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...
