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The God of the universe is looking for regular people to accomplish things beyond our wildest dreams. In this series, from Nehemiah 1-6, learn how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things and about the process by which he molds men and women for his purposes.

Being a genuine disciple of Christ flows out of a relationship with him. It's about experiencing God's grace, not earning his love through performance. A real relationship with Jesus Christ will produce a follower whose life looks progressively more like his life. Romans 12 provides a relational profile of an authentic disciple: someone who is surrendered to God, separate from the world's values, sober in self-assessment, serving in love, and supernaturally responsive to evil with good.

If there ever was a time for Christians to understand and communicate God's truth about controversial and polarizing issues, it is now. More than ever before, believers must develop convictions based on research, reason, and biblical truth. But it doesn't stop there. It's equally important that you're able (and willing) to communicate these convictions with a love and respect that reflects God's own heart.

Who is the Holy Spirit? Is he more than "the force"? For many believers a relationship with the Holy Spirit rarely factors into our day-to-day lives. The truth is experiencing his power and presence unlocks spiritual living on an entirely new level. This series will help you understand how the indwelling of the Holy Spirit deepens intimacy with God. In the process you'll experience empowered living that reveals and activates your unique spiritual gifts in ways you never imagined possible.

Raising children is a tough challenge in today's world. Peers and pop culture exert never-ending pressure on kids. Parents often feel helpless, as every godly principle they teach their children seems to be contradicted by the corrupt principles of this defective world. But the good news is God has a plan for effectively raising your children, and you can learn from it.

Is it possible to be a Christian without being religious? More than a list of activities, behaviors, and rules, this series will show you that the Christian life is, at its core, an ongoing relationship with the living God. You will discover how to live a life of faith; how to portray Christ's love and character in your everyday activities; how to know if you are growing spiritually; and how to develop a dynamic, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

In this three-part series from Living on the Edge, Chip Ingram digs into scripture to reveal what our heavenly home will be like, what we'll do there, what we'll experience, and how we're to prepare for eternity today. If you've secretly thought that heaven sounded kind of boring, well, think again. In this series you will discover the amazing truth of what awaits you there.

Chip Ingram cuts through the imagery and the metaphors in the book of Revelation to deliver one of the most compelling and inspiring presentations on this often misunderstood part of scripture. This series puts life into perspective and brings a clarity and purpose to your everyday struggles like never before. If you long to make wise choices, live your life with a steadfast purpose, and experience joy and peace, even in the midst of uncertain and chaotic times, this is a great place to start!

We all want life change, but achieving it is hard. As Christians, we know we’ve got God’s help. Jesus has made it possible. The Holy Spirit even lives inside us! And yet, too many Christians are stuck in the mud when it comes to life change. What’s going on? Can things ever get better? Can my life ever turn the corner?

In Finding God When You Need Him Most, Chip Ingram reveals how you can meet God in the midst of your most difficult moments. You will move from knowing about God to profoundly experiencing his presence and power in your life. Whether you're struggling with a rocky relationship, an unexpected crisis, depression, or injustice, this series will remind you that the Lord is faithful to hear your heart's cry and will be there for you time and again.

In this series from Ephesians 4, you will learn how true life change can happen to you. You'll be able to identify the barriers that have held you back from receiving God's best, and you'll also learn how to break out of a destructive lifestyle, so you can become the person you've always longed to be. This fresh approach to spiritual transformation is designed to move you from the frustration of failure to the freedom you have in Christ.

Do you need to restore your first love with Jesus, but the "world's system" has you stopped dead in your tracks? Do you yearn for that place where you and Jesus are so close that nothing can separate you; you're on the same wavelength and everything is clicking. This series will help you examine your direct line of communication with God.

Life is full of adversity and pain. Either through stress, pressure, unfortunate circumstances, or bad decisions, many of us find ourselves living in a world that has fallen apart. This series, based on James 1, is designed to help you begin where you're at in order to rebuild your broken world. Whether it is redefining how you view God and life's trials or how to respond to discouragement or temptations, this study gives the solution to finding healing and restoration in broken relationships and difficult circumstances.

Would you like a fresh breeze to blow in your marriage? Do you long for a marriage where intimacy and communication are reality instead of dreams? Experiencing God's Dream for Your Marriage is a topical series by Chip Ingram that examines God's design for marriage, with practical instruction to help you make your marriage what God desires it to be.

Psychologists tell us that boundaries provide security, protection, and self-esteem. Long before psychology, God provided 10 clear boundaries to protect his people from harm and give them the highest values ever recorded on the Earth. God's Boundaries for Abundant Living gives a fresh look at the Ten Commandments and will help you discover God's boundaries for your highest, best, and most abundant living.

Have you ever looked back over a situation or relationship in your life and wondered how it became so messy or difficult? In the series from the book of James, Five Lies That Ruin Relationships, we'll define five of the most common lies that have the potential to ruin relationships with those we love. We'll also uncover the source of quarreling, how our words wound, and how not to make decisions. And together we'll ask and answer the question: Do wrong beliefs produce wrong behavior?

What happens when we die? Can miracles be explained? Is there really a god? Answers to questions such as these are as varied as they are confusing and spring from a variety of mystical belief systems. But the fact is we can know the truth. There are solid, logical answers to satisfy the hearts and minds of those who are seeking. If you or someone you know has genuine questions about issues at the core of human existence, this apologetic series is an excellent resource.

Most of us live very complex lives that move too fast, deliver too little, and demand too much. We often succumb to the push and pull of all the demands. We lack time for God, relationships, or ourselves. We know we need to change our pattern of life, but we either put it off or just don't know how to get started. It is possible to break free from the high-speed, high-pressure, high-demand, guilt-producing disease of our lives. The answer is counterintuitive, and it's found in 1 Corinthians 13.

Despite all the talk about sexual revolution, couples still have major problems when it comes to talking openly and honestly about the most intimate area of their relationship. This series is a candid discussion between Chip Ingram and Joe Bishop, pastors at Santa Cruz Bible Church. The ideas they share have been used to infuse countless marriages with the warmth and intimacy they desire and God intended.

Why are effective fathers so vital to the health of our families and children? Why is it so difficult for men to be effective fathers? In this series Chip paints the biblical portrait of a father as the leader, priest, teacher, and lover of the home.