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...