Living the last words of Jesus is about essential, effective, and easy (or at least easier) evangelism for every Christian (including us introverts). This book seeks to help followers of Jesus become ongoingly good and faithful and fruitful witnesses for Jesus, making Him and all in heaven happier and happier (as in Luke 15). Also reaching more and more lost souls will bring eternal joys to them, and more happiness to you as well as we enter into the joyful heavenly rewards of our wonderfu...

This is a five-point strategy for attracting and spiritually maturing the unchurched from the pastor of Saddleback Church.

Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that “accidentally” sneaks into our outlook.In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses nine of the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to a deeper life of faith. Rejecting attempts to turn the call to follow Christ ...

The Reformers viewed the gospel as not merely one thing among many in the life of a church but rather the means by which the church exists. When the gospel is rightly declared and applied to God’s people, the church becomes “a creature of the Word.” She understands, embraces, and lives out the reality of Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection in more than her doctrinal statement. The gospel impacts all the church is and does.Creature of the Word lays out this concep...

A book about spiritual gifts is sure to address well-known gift passages and guide readers toward a greater understanding of how to find and use what God has assigned to them. Those areas are clearly discussed and then taken into an even greater context with You Are Gifted by respected church voice Ken Hemphill.“The central thrust of Scripture is that spiritual gifts are graciously given by God to enable believers to participate fully in the edification of the church and t...

In Applying the Kingdom, the third book in his Kingdom series, Dr. Myles Munroe makes the case that the key to abundant living is found in establishing priorities in one s life and living by them. Topping his list is the priority, Kingdom First!

The cross is an historical event that can bring us to heaven…And a current event bringing heaven to bear on usIn The Power of the Cross, Tony Evans applies Christ’s work to life today.In three parts, he systematically and pastorally explains three aspects of the cross:Its Person: What makes Christ unique, and how He is the center of salvation historyIts Purpose: What was accomplished on it, and how i...

SING UNTO HIM A NEW SONG!!...(psalm 33:3)Did you ever wish you had permission to change the way you "do church"? Well, now you have it.You have permission to: Welcome His presence Grow in Christ as He has desired Experience a God-orchestrated meeting Become the Church, not attend the church Grow in intercessory prayerThis "how to" book provides proven tactics to move your churc...

"Here is one of the most faithful and insightful pastors of our time, addressing the most crucial issues of church life. Mark Dever refuses to separate theology and congregational life, combining pastoral insight with clear biblical teaching. This book is a powerful antidote to the merely pragmatic approaches of our day-and a refutation to those who argue that theology just isn't practical."-R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary...

His House, His Presence is about how God took a small prayer meeting above a veterinarian clinic in Dallas to a global prayer and worship movement, known today as UPPERROOM. As founder and senior leader, Michael Miller got revelation that ministry to the Lord is every believer's first and primary calling, he was pruned of his original 'more comfortable' plans to pastor a middle-class suburban church and instead yield his personal leadership gifts and desires to the Lord's perfect leadershi...

Thomas doubted. Peter denied. Matthew had a shady past. And most of Jesus' disciples had trouble understanding his true message and mission at times. How did Jesus take lowly fishermen and tax collectors and turn them into some of the most influential men that ever lived? And how can modern church leaders empower regular church members to meet their potential as servants of God?In Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker, Hull outlines Christ's methods in training his twelve disciples and presen...

Effective leadership is important. Nowhere is this more true than in the church. Jeramie Rinne offers readers a concise overview of the Bible's teaching on spiritual leadership, setting forth an easy-to-understand "job description" for elders that is focused on enabling pastors and church leaders to effectively shepherd their congregations. Giving practical guidance to new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this conversational book emph...