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"We know how to be teenagers. We want [the church] to show us how to be adults." --Kristin, aged 17 Two-thirds of today's teens are interested in having a meaningful relationship with God, yet less than one-third of them are active in a local church. Alvin Reid--an experienced pastor, professor, evangelist, and youth ministry speaker--suggests these statistics are more an indictment of the way the church does youth ministry than of the teens they try to reach. Today's generation of teens is marked by teamwork, authenticity, and a "can-do" attitude. They are much more than kids finishing childhood--an erroneous perspective of many in the church, and one that drives what often passes for effective youth ministry. Teens are young adults with incredible potential who need to learn how to be Christian adults. This compelling book provides an impassioned plea for the church to set a higher standard; to reinvent the fundamental ways we minister to teens and their families. "[This book] is not for the faint of heart or those who are intimidated by this culture. It is written for those who are deadly serious about reaching and keeping this Digital generation. . . an unreached people group, 'a tribe apart' with their own language, values, customs and dress." --Jay Strack President, StudentLeadership.net Alvin L. Reid (Ph.D., M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of evangelism and the Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of seven books, including Radically Unchurched, Introduction to Evangelism, and Light the Fire: Raising a Generation to Live Radically for Jesus.

The Discovery God Series follows the adventures of a young bear named Bailey and his many questions about God. Through thought-provoking stories, children will learn valuable lessons about the character of our loving Creator.

This bestselling author of "The Heirloom" presents a beautifully illustrated compilation of heartwarming Christmas stories that give modern meaning to the three gifts of the Magi.

Veteran evangelist Larry Moyer has spent ten years researching the most common issues and problems in personal evangelism. This handbook will lead believers step-by-step into a thorough understanding of the Gospel message. Practical and easy-to-follow, this definitive introduction to spiritual growth will help new believers who may be overwhelmed by their new relationship and the pressures of fitting in the Christian life. With group discussion questions in each chapter, this is a great resource for new Christians, discipleship groups, or small group study." For any pastor or layperson who takes the Great Commission seriously. . . . I think you'll come away with a fresh appreciation for the salvation we have in Christ and a renewed desire to present the gospel to others."-Luis Palau

An invaluable landmark and an inspiration to all Christians, Boston's Park Street Church has led the way in missions, education, and evangelism and has had an enduring impact on the life of this nation. In this fascinating book, gifted historian Garth Rosell tells the amazing two-hundred year story of one of America's most famous churches. Peppered with illustrations and photographs, this chronicle turns a fresh eye on the church's storied past and the exceptional people who have helped it thrive for two centuries. "[This] is at once a wonderful read and more than a record of the church's two hundred years of faithful ministry-it is required reading for all who ask, 'What will ensure that my church will be faithful to our Lord in the years that are to come?'"-Walter C. Kaiser Jr., President Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary "Rosell's study of this Boston landmark sharpens our understanding . . . and it will inspire future generations to keep alive the church's rich legacy."-Dana L. Robert, Truman Collins Professor of World Christianity and History of Mission, Boston University School of Theology "This important book is no typical congregational history. Garth Rosell has given us an exciting and inspiring story of a historic center of vital ministry that has had-and is still having!-a profound impact on the hearts and minds of people around the world who are serving the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ."-Richard J. Mouw, President and Professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary Garth M. Rosell is professor of church history, chair of the Division of Christian Thought, and director of the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.

This newly designed series of sermon outlines provides a treasure chest of stimulating ideas for a dynamic preaching or teaching ministry.

This newly designed series of sermon outlines provides a treasure chest of stimulating ideas for a dynamic preaching or teaching ministry.

What is the diversity culture? And what does it have to do with me? A new culture has emerged. It preaches spiritual openness, moral flexibility, and social diversity--and it's making evangelicals uncomfortable. Threatened. Excluded. Writing with both Christian worldview and an open mind, author Matthew Raley tackles the social tensions between evangelicals and the diversity culture with honesty and understanding. Analyzing contemporary media, historical sources, and Scripture, The Diversity Culture looks at the cultural barriers of society and how they can be breached, so readers can understand--and approach--cosmopolitan peers on their own terms. Incisive and indispensable, this book challenges believers to cross socioeconomic, ethical, and ideological hurdles to heal human relationships in the name of Christ.

Written by an evangelism expert who has served in the ministry for more than twenty years, this series of one-month, daily devotionals are practical guides for discipleship and evangelism. Encouraging daily reflection and meditation, each book offers simple yet essential truths for Christian living that will help readers revitalize their lives for Christ and share the Good News with others.Check out Dr. Moyer's and EvanTell's latest project act111.org

The majority of full-time Christian workers are not missionaries or pastors. They are in the so-called secular workplace. They are teachers, accountants, farmers, factory workers, and store clerks. They are no less called to ministry than their pastors, deacons, or elders, but carrying out that ministry is not easy.With 31 short, easy-to-digest chapters, R. Larry Moyer provides encouragement and inspiration for living out your faith, regardless of where you work. With real-life examples, suggestions for how to pray, and Scripture passages to study, this book will equip any Christian to spread the good news every day.Check out Dr. Moyer's and EvanTell's latest project act111.org

Introducing this generation to Spurgeon's model of leadership

Valuable tools for study or scholarship. Taking a telescopic view of the Bible, Exploring the Old Testament Book by Book and Exploring the New Testament Book by Book enable readers to see the big picture behind this Book of books, to see how the various parts of Scripture relate to one another. These volumes from gifted expositor John Phillips teaches the importance of taking a few steps back from Scripture in order to gain fresh insight into the message, meaning, and art of the Bible.

The Tabernacle--its description and ministries--dominates fifty chapters in the Old Testament, while the creation of the entire world is described in just two. Understanding the sacrifices, services, and priesthood of the Tabernacle is integral to a proper understanding of God's redemptive program. This first recorded dwelling place of God clearly pictures sinful man, a holy God, and the incredible price required to bring the two together. A good grasp of the Old Testament Tabernacle is essential to understanding much of the New Testament, including more than half of the book of Hebrews. David Levy approaches the Tabernacle simply, systematically, and scripturally, providing a resource for those with little Bible knowledge and those with many years of personal Bible study. David M. Levy is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, the University of Illinois, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. As Foreign Field Director for The Friends of Israel, David travels extensively in Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, and North and South America. He is also Associate Editor of The Friends of Israel's highly acclaimed publication, Israel My Glory.

From the worldwide phenomenon of "The Da Vinci Code" to the national best-seller "Misquoting Jesus," popular culture is being bombarded with radical skepticism about the uniqueness of Christ and the reliability of the New Testament. "Reinventing Jesus" cuts through the rhetoric of extreme doubt expressed by these and several other contemporary voices to reveal the profound credibility of historic Christianity. Meticulously researched, thoroughly documented, yet eminently readable, this book invites a wide audience to take a firsthand look at the solid, reasonable, and clearly defensible evidence for Christianity's origins. "Reinventing Jesus" shows believers that it's okay to think hard about Christianity, and shows hard thinkers that it's okay to believe.

Does God care about Autism? Kelly Langston knows firsthand the struggles and victories associated with autism-from the time she heard her son's diagnosis and was given little more than a handshake and a brochure to the time she watched her son sing every word in his school musical. Through her experiences-the good and the bad-she discovered a beautiful blessing: God does care about autism. Better yet, he has a unique and marvelous purpose for children with autism-a purpose no less than that of any other child. More than an "I've been there too" story, Autism's Hidden Blessings highlights God's blueprint for living a life full of joy and potential despite autism. Inside, you'll discover: -the inheritance of promises God has for you and your exceptional child -why autism will never limit God from revealing himself to your child -what to do when you are angry at God and how to move past it -why love is the greatest therapy of all -scriptural encouragement to help your family soar above the autism battle Autism doesn't define your child and doesn't limit his or her potential. If you're weary from the everyday battle against autism, join Kelly Langston on a journey to discover and apply the plan God has for your entire family. It's time to reclaim your joy, laughter, and most of all, hope. Kelly Langston is a marketing consultant and autism activist. She has written professionally since her early days in the journalism school of Ohio State University. Her blog Walking with Alec, has resonated with parents of autistic children from around the world.

Johnston develops his fascinating investigation of biblical numerology by showing the uniqueness of the eternal Word of God and its God-breathed inspiration.

(Foreword by Charles R. Wood) The various names used in reference to God are examined in relationship to their purpose, virtues, and characteristics.

Is there more than one path into God's presence? Is God obligated to save followers of other religions? Does God know our decisions before we make them? Answers to these questions aren't always readily apparent-can anyone be certain? Sometimes the answers seem inconsequential-do the answers really matter? But sometimes answers contain half-truths and deceptive beliefs that challenge our understanding of God, faith, and the Bible. Many of these deceptive beliefs have now moved from the popular culture into the church. Dr. Erwin Lutzer, one of America's leading pastors and Bible teachers, believes that the more clearly we see God, the more clearly we can see ourselves. Working from this basic idea, he examines ten misconceptions about God that threaten to cloud our understanding of Him. In this revealing book, Dr. Lutzer challenges these all-too-common notions and promotes biblically-sound beliefs, while helping us forge a stronger, deeper relationship with God. Erwin W. Lutzer (Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., Loyola University; L.L.D., Simon Greenleaf School of Law) is senior pastor of the historic Moody Church in Chicago, as well as a popular conference and radio speaker. His many books include The Doctrines That Divide, How You Can Be Sure That You Will Spend an Eternity with God, and One Minute After You Die. RELIGION / Christian Theology / General

My name is Clopper. Let's clip-clop down to the watering trough while I tell you about a very special celebration. One that caused quite a flutter! Twelve years after Clopper the donkey took Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem on that spectacular night when Jesus was born he is off on another trek with the family as they journey together to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover. The celebration is a happy time of singing and camaraderie, but as Clopper heads for home in a caravan of family and friends, Mary and Joseph make a shocking discovery-Jesus is missing! Emily King loves being a grandma, tending her flower gardens, and serving as a Kid's Klub leader at church. She has developed and taught a creative writing course for homeschoolers, and she is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Collection. Emily lives in Portland, Oregon, with Dave, her husband of over thirty-nine years. Ed Olson is an animation artist/director and illustrator who has worked twenty-five years in media production. He has worked with many companies, including Walt Disney Feature Animation, Warner Bros., Sony, and Sega. He has a B.A. in art from St. Cloud University, Minnesota, an M.A. in film and television from the University of Iowa, and a Producer's Fellowship from the American Film Institute in Beverly Hills. KIDS / Early Reader / Bible Story

Just what is "real stuff"? RULES - RAGS - RELATIONSHIPS It's all that stuff you have to deal with that can have you tripping all over yourself just trying to stay afloat. It's the basics: rules, rags (clothes), and relationships. Between that guy in class who makes your head spin and parents who seem to have forgotten that your life is your life, things can get pretty rough. That's why Heather Jamison has written this survivor's guide--to help you survive! Going straight to the Bible AND using her own experiences, Heather offers advice on life's essentials--rules, rags, and relationships. Her husband, Brian, and friend Henry Rogers chime in to offer a guy's perspective, and dish up just about everything you've wanted to know about the male mind. Basically--life can be tough, but no one has to go solo! "This book helps bring an invaluable focus for teens. It's written with a fresh perspective from someone who understands the diversity of teens." --tobyMac "Real Stuff speaks straight to teen girls in a personal, sit-down-and-have-a-soda-and-we-can-talk kind of way. . . ." --Katherine Armstrong Age 13, San Antonio, TX "Every teenage girl needs to know she is beautiful, that she is loved, and that her worth comes directly from above. That message comes through loud and clear in Real Stuff!" --Joe White President, Kanakuk Kamps Heather Jamison met and fell headfirst in love with her husband, Brian (M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary), when she was 14 years old (he was 16!). Today they serve as humanitarian workers together in East Africa with their four children. A widely published author, Heather's work has appeared in many places including Focus on the Family, Today's Christian Woman, Real FamilyLife and Youthworker's Journal. Henry J. Rogers is the Corporate Chaplain for Interstate Batteries in Dallas, Texas. He serves on the President's Council for Dallas Theological Seminary and on the boards for World Impact-Dallas, Children's Hope Chest, and as chairman of the board for Probe Ministries. He is the author of The Silent War--a book intended to encourage moral purity.

Are you tired of all the dos and don'ts you're taught about dating and sex? Are you bored with purity rings and catchy slogans that preach abstinence until marriage? What happens when pressure to go the next step becomes unavoidable? Take a little advice from someone who has been there and NOT done that. In No Sex in the City, Lindsey Isham offers the brutally honest and often hilarious story of her quest for sexual purity in the face of an impure culture, baffled peers, and. . . yes. . . sexual desire. Speaking from years of experience as an abstinence advocate, Lindsey talks to young women where they are in life, exploring their curiosities about sex while relating candid experiences and truths about purity. A great tool for Bible studies, youth groups, and abstinence organizations, No Sex in the City is for every young woman who needs to hear someone say, "You are worth waiting for!" "No Sex in the City is a must read for single women! Read this book individually, with your girlfriends, or with your book club."--Gwen Smith, co-founder of Girlfriends in God and author of Broken into Beautiful "No Sex in the City will challenge single women to respect themselves and draw near to God regardless of what their past looks like. It will be powerful, significant, and critical in helping young women live a virtuous life."--Bill McCartney, Former Head Football Coach at University of Colorado, CEO & Founder of Promise Keepers

The proposal . . . the planning . . . the wedding . . . the honeymoon . . . THEN WHAT? Worlds collide when two people come together with completely different views about marriage. Expectations are half the battle for first-year marriages. Many people think they will become better versions of themselves, but there are other expectations to deal with too--things like: Sex Finances Disagreements Church and spirituality In-laws Such is the case for countless couples. More time and energy is spent on preparing for the wedding than for the marriage. Written with openness and brimming with practical advice, Toben and Joanne Heim reflect on the struggles and triumphs of their first year of marriage to provide a realistic and hopeful view of "happily ever after." "How you live your first year of marriage affects years two to fifty-two. Toben and Joanne Heim give wisdom's tools to help get year one right. We highly recommend Happily Ever After." --Jody and Linda Dillow Authors of Intimacy Ignited "I don't know of another marriage book as honest and insightful. I have even used its wisdom in my twenty-second year of marriage!" --Glenn T. Stanton Author of My Crazy Imperfect Christian Family and Why Marriage Matters Toben and Joanne Heim are the authors of several books and Bible studies, including Living Simply: Choosing Less in a World of More (written by Joanne Heim), Wrecked: Waking Up on the Other Side of Your American Dream (coauthored by Toben Heim and Ryan Dobson), and the mosaixstudy study series.

Every day we face some kind of frustration: flat tires, flooded basements, wounding words, a broken body, a troubled marriage--trouble comes in all shapes and sizes and can happen when we least expect it. While everyone struggles, few people have learned to struggle well. But it's not impossible! Frustrations arise when we look to people and things of this world to fill our desires, rather than to the only One who can really satisfy us. True North offers a unique, biblical paradigm that gives understanding and help to turn to God in the frustrations of life. Frustration often causes us to "go south" and react in the flesh. We grumble and grasp. God calls us to "go north" and respond to hardship with wisdom and redemptive love. Combining biblical insight with personal stories, practical help, and compelling examples, authors Gary and Lisa Heim encourage readers to turn from self-centered grumbling and grasping to Christ-centered gratitude and giving. As they read stories of hardships and trials, successes and profits, readers will see how frustrations can actually help them grow in their personal lives, in their marriages, in their parenting, and in their ministries. Believing that learning to live for God through all of life's frustration is an intentional activity for every day, the Heims also provide discussion questions at the end of each chapter to help readers apply biblical truths to situations where frustrations loom. Perfect for use in ministry settings or as a handbook for personal growth, Truth North shows readers how to embark on the life-giving adventure of walking with God.

How do you know if he's "the one"? Is marriage in your future? Are you and your boyfriend truly compatible? Relationships are hard enough. Trying to figure out the next step shouldn't be so difficult.Writing for couples who are seriously dating but don't necessarily know what's next, Toben Heim offers a handy guide to relationships. Quick, pat answers are easy, but they may not be right for everyone, so rather than give one-size-fits-all dating advice like many other books out there, Heim provides the means for honest discussion. The answers readers seek about the future of their relationships, he suggests, can be shaped from the answers their significant other will give in response to these questions. Find out what your boyfriend believes about family, friends, faith, communication styles, money, and more, and you'll find out if the relationship can stand the test of time. This series of questions paired with real-life stories and honest advice will help singles learn how to put their best foot forward in the most important earthly relationship they will ever experience.

It's time to fully embrace the dares God has given us: Dare to say yes. Dare to have faith. Dare to trust. And more. With inspiring, captivating, and sometimes heart-wrenching stories of people who dared to believe in the face of great pain, Greiner challenges Christian women to stand up, live big, and embrace the truths of the gospel no matter what.

Two sermons for every Sunday of the year.