Leadership affects all facets of our lives; from parenting to the workplace. There are times when we are called to be leaders, and there are times when we are meant to follow. Sometimes we have the talent for leadership, but not the character. The same could be said vice-versa. This 8-disc series examines many aspects of leadership. It will dissect our...

There are seemingly endless ways in which sex effects our lives.  It would be far easier if sex was simply a physical act between two consenting people.  This leads to the trap of unprofound questions like "is it right or wrong?"; "can I get away with it?"; or "can I act this way and still go to heaven after death?".  The...

This series will examine Jesus' dictum on how the world works in order to unlock life.  By looking at the sermon on the Mount and comparing Jesus' words to the corresponding wisdom literature, we will hopefully find a key to Jesus' code on how our chaos can be overcome with new creation.

That story was inspiring... That song was so inspired... That poem was inspirational... I witnessed something incredible and it inspired me to be better. There are many different ways to say the same thing, however, a successful life is largely a series of inspirational events. Something inspires you and you in turn change your life in a way that inspires...

What does it mean to be saved? Is it simply "right-standing" with God and a ticket to heaven; or is it more than that? Join us as we discover how the work of Jesus on the cross frees and makes us right with God. This series will revolutionize the way you look at the work of Jesus. Let's explore how the...

Did you know there are over 2,000 verses in Scripture devoted to handling money and possessions? How about the fact that Jesus spent over 15% of all of His teachings concerning financial matters? Therefore, we can deduce that stewarding money and possessions are important to God. All too often, well intending people follow practical financial wisdom yet ignoring spiritual principles....

Life is not meant to be unfulfilled. God intends for us to live out of much more than most of us ever realize. Sadly, many people get trapped by the mundane routines of life. However, God has called us to something bigger; a life that requires faith. In this series, we examine what it means to live life to the...

Every person under the sun has a single commonality; we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (NIV)". However our Heavenly Father is not content to leave his children in death's clutches. Romans 5:8 tells us, "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still...

Everyone likes the feeling of being happy and stable, with that being true why do most people find it so hard to stay that way?  In this series we will discover that the way we look at something is more important than what we're looking at.  We will learn about taking control of our moods and consequently taking control of...

This series addresses fundamental ways in which Jesus challenged His followers to see the world.  Jesus moved the world from who is worthy to who is thirsty.  Jesus' sinning less strategy was to love more.  Jesus had a profound way of trusting His Father in the middle of the story.  Jesus focused more on what came out of one's mouth...

Shane Willard Ministries ministers in over fifteen countries through teaching God's Word, partnerships with missionaries, child development centers, medical clinics, essential care to orphans and the world's most poor, specialized homes that provide restoration to women and children that have been rescued from the horrors of sexual slavery, and much more. With so many ministry efforts and people at work...

Each major stage in life is marked by the transition period. The transition period quite often is unsatisfactory and non-fulfilling. During this time, we often feel dissatisfied and frustrated because life seems stagnant.  Transitions are a part of all of our lives. It is nearly impossible to control or avoid them. Moments between God-given assignments are all too common in...

This series examines the topic of how to deal with doubt. What do we do when what we know to be true is in conflict with others our current circumstance? What do we do when our convictions and our feelings are at odds? What belief and value systems are necessary to push through doubt inducing suffering? This series will discuss...

The series will examine Paul's attitude and assumptions about the possibilities of a new kind of humanity. He was pondering these thoughts while in prison in Rome. The first century followers of Jesus were called 'People of the Way.' By this they meant a group of people exploring a new way of living in our world. Paul encouraged the Philippians...

Paul teaches us practical strategies to enable us to move forward in the middle of hardship. His ideas are especially inspirational because Paul's journey had been stopped by the Roman Empire, and he found himself awaiting death. In this series, we will examine different facets of how Paul himself moved forward despite incredible difficulty, and hopefully we will be inspired...

This series examines a mindset that centres on the truth of hope, surprise and infinite possibilities. The Apostle Paul presents this as a lifestyle for all people embracing the resurrect Christ. This series goes beyond belief in Jesus and presents life changes that should accompany faith in the Risen Christ... for all things are possible. Disc 1: End of Hostility...

When we believe the basic premise that God wants all of us to live a full life, then we become confused because there are many variables making life easy for some but difficult for others. Variables can include but are not limited to: family backgrounds, IQ, and physical abilities. These are often things that we can't do much about, but...

Few of the spiritual disciplines that all Christians are called to follow are as effective and important as prayer. Understand that there is a difference between heart-felt prayer and a merely repeating a ritual at every meal and church service. Prayer is an expression of the heart; spoken in obedience before the Father. The Apostle Paul tells his reader in...

Prayer is a word that conjures up different images for many of us:  connection, boredom, intimacy, duty, power, guilt and passion.  The list is probably endless, and can change for each of us on any given day. I imagine that every Christian wants incredibly intimate communion with the God that we love and serve.  Yet, there are vastly different connotations to...

This series takes a fresh look at the life and way of Jesus.   How did He treat outsiders?  How did He respond to His enemies?  What would He say to a polarized world of in and out; us and them; clean and unclean.  This series will boldly empower you to recenter on the person and message of Jesus and urge...

     How great is your salvation? Does your salvation infiltrate everyday facets of your life?      This book will expose the journey and will examine the pathway to restoration. With an emphasis on practical application, this book will walk you through the "how" of restoring the soul.      If you have ever wondered about the abundant life Jesus promised, then...

This series examines the book of Revelation.  If you read it as a future book, an apocalyptic history book, or a hybrid of the two, you will be blessed by this series attempt to apply it in the now.  From marks, whores, horses, crowns, seals, trumpets, bowls, and gates.  This series will invite you to say yes to the endless...

This series continues to examine the book of Revelation.  If you read it as a future book, an apocalyptic history book, or a hybrid of the two, you will be blessed by this series attempt to apply it in the now.  From marks, whores, horses, crowns, seals, trumpets, bowls, and gates.  This series will invite you to say yes to...

This series concludes our Revelation series by going through each of the seven letters to the churches and asks the question 'how does this speak to us now?'  The church has received clear thoughts from John and Jesus about how to be full of life and light.  The church has a path forward to reclaim its beautiful relevance to our...

In this series Shane will take you on a journey through Paul's letter to the church in Rome where Jews and Gentiles were trying to navigate how to live together.  The Gentiles had converted and were worshipping the Jewish God while ignoring some of the rules.  One can imagine the problem that would have created!  Paul's answer was that the...

In this series Shane will continue to take you on a journey through Paul's letter to the church in Rome where Jews and Gentiles were trying to navigate how to live together.  The Gentiles had converted and were worshipping the Jewish God while ignoring some of the rules.  One can imagine the problem that would have created!  Paul's answer was...

The Bible is full of brave revolutionaries, amongst all of them one of the bravest is a Moabite woman named Ruth who risked everything to make a new life for herself. Ruth is a case study in bravery, inspiration, faith, manipulation, fear, racism, darkness, lust, celebration, hard work, proactivity and how the power of God uses our courage and often...

Learning His Ways, Revealing His Gifts, Unlocking The Secrets. This teaching has arisen out of two major visitations of God to Pastor Clark Taylor, the first when he was asked to leave the Methodist Ministry because of differing beliefs on the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  As Clark was at the end of his known world the Holy Spirit said to...

We live in a culture where depression and anxiety are more prevalent than joyful living. With such a heavy emphasis to find our own individualism, life has become increasingly easier to surrender to the unrealistic expectations of being constantly different. People are more concerned with their unique place in this world than they are with the beliefs which unite us....

In this series we will look at the idea that the things that we think of as huge problems to society actually remove our focus from the real issues that can decimate a community. We have unrequited and uncensored vices in our heart; flaws that can’t be made illegal, such as pride, lust, envy, gluttony, greed, anger and slothfulness. It’s not possible to...

What if we lived in a world where we were not allowed to tell people we were Christians, would people know it simply from how we are living? This series examines an empowered evangelistic life strategy that requires us to demonstrate before we announce. The question is how to access the empowerment from the Lord in order to demonstrate. We know that...

God has shown Clark Taylor a wonderful secret of life - how to live with your spirit on the outside. The Spirit of God and understanding how God walks with us is the passion of Clark's life.  In this series he shows us how to locate our spirits.  Unless we understand 'spirit' we don't even get to first base with Christianity,...

Successfully managing all the components in our lives is critical to functioning at the highest level. We must leave room for error or risk falling off the edge. This series discusses the reality of our need for free time, and what we can do to create the necessary margin to avoid the boiling point. This 4 disc set includes the...

Have you ever felt like your life was just hype with no payoff? Have you striven for blessings that never came, and then questioned your faith because of it? How have we defined success as that which leads us to apparent failure? What are the true blessings of God? How do we obtain these blessings in our own lives? This...

Images of the cross engulf western culture. Churches, cars, decals, t-shirts, jewelry, and even candy are all sporting the fascinating image. The plentiful icon entices us to ask a question: what does the cross really mean? Why is the cross so important to our lives? This series investigates the cross by asking a question: if Heaven and Hell were not...

Do you struggle making life work? Do you live with a constant tension concerning whether or not God is pleased with you? Do you put unnecessary pressure on yourself? This series discusses the truths communicated in the book of Colossians; that the Christian life is not your life at all. Christian living is a divine exchange. Everything needed for fulfillment,...

The first chapters of the Bible describe God bringing creation into existence. The final chapters are prophesies of God for the new creation yet to come. All throughout scripture, God makes new creations in order to prepare us for His kingdom coming to earth. Yet, the main thrust of Christianity has become how to avoid hell. In this series we...

This series examines several of Jesus' specific invitations to a better life.  Jesus challenged his followers to not just believe in Him but to implement all that He commanded.  We need to challenge ourselves on a regular basis as to whether or not our faith has worked itself out in our life.  This series will help you not only become...

The Passion of Christ is one of the greatest stories ever told. Records of this season in Jesus' life center around many figures of speech and symbolism that challenge each person to live as He did.  By looking closely at the many elements of a Passover Seder, we can learn more about this central theme in Jesus' life.  This conference...

This six-part series examines the topic of prayer from a Hebraic perspective. It serves as an incredible how-to-guide for moving a personal prayer life toward what God is doing. Topics Include: How to see your prayer time relationally. See your prayer time as an all day thing. Access the attributes of God's name. Deal with your "daddy" issues. Learn to...

Any time a concept is too big to express in words, people throughout history have attempted to explain it with poetry and music.  Thus, countless songs and poems about the love of God have been passed down to us through the generations.  Nothing we could ever say could ever draw an end to the eternal exploration of the depth of...

What is God like?  The answer to this question will inform so many aspects of our lives.  "We become what we worship," said G.K. Beale.   We find that people often reject Un-Christlike images of God because ultimately they should be rejected.  This series answers the question, "What is God like?" by proposing that God is exactly like Jesus and the...

For most of us, our world is full of pressure. We are asked to juggle: jobs, kids, spousal roles, hobbies, friendships, dreams, etc.; with expectations to be perfect at all of them. Life can quickly become overwhelming. To top it all off, we perceive pressure from God to get everything right; the reason why some simply give up soon becomes...

At the center of our faith is the resurrection Jesus Messiah; the provider of hope for God's children to be raised from the dead into eternal life. Too often though, we have made His resurrection about "being raised someday" when, in fact, His life and resurrection are provided today to accomplish our mission--to restore all things. This series will show...

Jesus' most famous sermon was so well-attended that He had to climb a mountain to create enough space in order to speak to the crowds. What He gave them was a biblical masterpiece which each person relates to in one fashion or another. His brilliant discourse on choices can bring us to completion or to disrepair. Jesus addresses huge life...

The ancient tabernacle of the Israelite's was known as the dwelling place of the Lord. It was the representation of God's presence literally integrating with the camp of his people. Giving special attention to the furniture in each court, you will learn the different aspects of the Tabernacle and how it applies to your whole being - spirit, soul, and body. This series...

At the center of God's heart, He desires to restore humanity to perfect communion with himself. Through sin and rebellion, mankind lost all dignity before the almighty creator; thus becoming slaves to their own sin. This series uses the nation of Israel's liberation from captivity as an example of God's efforts to restore mankind to himself. What is it like...

Commonly misunderstood as the law, the Torah is a collection of instructions for living the best kind of life. It is the basis of our scriptures as well, and the model for the way of life Jesus taught. The Torah provides the imagery and doctrine that makes the entirety of scripture come to life. What does it mean to be...