Doctrinal Studies

	*Gripped by the Greatness of God* James MacDonald Theology Proper, personal and group study Mark it down—when your problems seem too big, your God is too small. To gaze up on the greatness of God—to see Him as He truly is and then comprehend that in spite of God’s awesome transcendence He truly loves you—that is the place of victory. Explore six characteristics of God from the book of Isaiah with Pastor James. See available as audio series and adult small group curriculum. To purchase this book, please click here .
	*God Wrote a Book* James MacDonald Bibliology, softcover God wrote a book. There’s something very powerful in that simple statement---especially when you realize He wrote it to you and me, sharing His thoughts and His heart with each one of us. But not everyone believes that. In fact, you’ve probably been asked why you are so bent on following God’s book . . . believing it and doing what it says. For those times, here’s affirmation to bolster your faith and a reasonable response for you to give to others who are asking legitimate, intelligent questions about what the Bible is and what it can do for them. To purchase this book, please click here .
	*Way of Wisdom* James MacDonald Soteriology, softcover People wrestle with the concept of God's will all the time without understanding what it really means. Some picture God as a cosmic Easter bunny who has hidden His will for their lives in little parcels all over the world, and we're supposed to go around hunting for them. But God has not hidden His will. He's not keeping it a mystery. He wants you to experience the freedom of following His will. If you want to know what God would have you do in some pressing decision, you need to know how to apply what the Bible says. God is incredibly interested in how you live your life. If fact, that's what His will is all about. Get the truth about the will of God from this book from James MacDonald. Caution: It may shake you up a bit--or better--free you up to follow Christ with greater joy and confidence. To purchase this book, please click here .
	*Simply Jesus and You: Experience His Presence and His Purpose* Joe Stowell Christology, hardcover Only Christ can change lives forever---not religion, formulas, or systems. Stowell's dramatic stories and surprising insights reveal experiences that awaken our need for the Savior and remind us that helping and encouraging others demonstrates our love for God. To purchase this book, please click here .
	*Following Christ* Joe Stowell Soteriology, hardback Do you want your life to count for Christ? Would you like to make a real impact for God's kingdom in this world? You can---and you don't have to be a great leader for it to happen. Just a good follower. In Following Christ, Stowell shows why Christ's command to "Follow me" isn't merely the starting point of Christianity. It's the very heartbeat of vibrant, effective faith. You'll discover - What a "non-negotiated follower" looks like - Why God does his best work through followers - Why self-directed living is a recipe for emptiness - What makes Christ so worth following - What it means to pick up your cross - Why a close walk with Jesus is the key to effective living. To purchase this book, please click here .
	*Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire* Jim Cymbala Pneumatology, softcover What is Brooklyn Tabernacle's secret to success? In Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Jim Cymbala provides a one-word answer: prayer. In this powerful volume Pastor Cymbala will show you how passionate, persistent prayer transforms individuals, revives churches and revitalizes communities. Drawing on the teaching of scripture, his own experience and the collected wisdom of the great revivalists, Pastor Cymbala seeks to fan your passion for prayer into a flame. Take this opportunity to learn how to listen to God's voice and prayerfully depend upon God! To purchase this book, please click here .
	*The Invisible War* Chip Ingram Angelology, softcover Take up the shield of faith and learn to fight! As a follower of Christ you will face opposition and attack from the enemy. Learn to stand and be ready when it comes. Chip Ingram presents a balanced view of spiritual warfare based on Paul's teaching from Ephesians 6. Open your eyes to the invisible war and defend yourself and your family with faith. To purchase this book, please click here .
	The Upside Down Church Greg Laurie Ecclesiology, softcover It's time to turn the world upside down again. Are you looking for ways to light a fresh fire under a church whose flame is burning low? Consider the example of Harvest Christian Fellowship, a dynamic church that, according to church-growth principles, did most everything "upside-down." Yet today, Harvest Fellowship is one of the fastest growing churches in America. To purchase this book, please click here .
	Ashamed of the Gospel John MacArthur Soteriology, hardcover Ashamed of the Gospel bears a message the church just can't ignore: that we dare not be ashamed of communicating the convicting message of the Gospel. That we dare not candy coat it. Or make the church so user-friendly that the preaching of God's Word is compromised. MacArthur reminds today's church of the inevitable spiritual consequences if Christians continue to compromise biblical doctrine and the preaching of the Gospel. This masterful work challenges the church to return to the roots of the Great Commission and encourages a steadfast preaching of the Word of God. To purchase this book, please click here .
	The Battle for the Beginning John MacArthur Ask anyone about their view of origins—the “where did it all come from”kind of questions—and you’ll quickly uncover the fundamental underpinnings of their belief system. What people believe about origins shapes their entire worldview. The Battle for the Beginning defends the historic interpretation of Genesis 1-3, addressing key questions like:Why is the issue of origins so universally controversial? Does the Bible contradict modern science? Which side of the argument does scientific evidence support? What roles should science and the Bible play in a person’s beliefs about the physical universe? To purchase this book, please click here .
	Our Sufficiency in Christ John MacArthur Soteriology, hardcover Pure Christianity needs no embellishment whatsoever. We find complete sufficiency in Christ and His provision for our needs. But too many Christians have bought in to the notion that all the spiritual resources we gain at the moment of salvation are not adequate to meet the real needs in today's complex world. So they look for something more---an emotionally exciting and self-edifying experience not found in God's Word. This failure to understand the sufficiency of Christ has opened the door to all kinds of worldly influences, causing many modern believers to mix biblical truths with seemingly helpful man-made methods such as mysticism and psychology. As a result, they wallow in a watered-down, pseudo-Christianity that has been drained of its vitality, effectiveness, and security. Within these pages, John MacArthur exposes the main ways Christians have displaced their spiritual resources and explains how to avoid making the same error. This book will make you newly aware of how completely God provides---and give you a renewed understanding of what it means to be "complete in Christ." To purchase this book, please click here .
	Think Biblically! John MacArthur What we think shapes who we are. That’s why the Bible tells us, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2a). With the Bible in their hands, John MacArthur and other scholars and teachers from The Master’s College confront the false worldviews that dominate our postmodern world, providing models for cultivating a biblical mind-set on worship, psychology, gender,science, education, history, government, economics, and literature.This book will prove to be helpful to anyone striving to Think Biblically! in today’s culture. To purchase this book, please click here .
	Desiring God John Piper Soteriology, softcover The message of Desiring God is that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. In this book, Piper calls this worldview “Christian Hedonism” and explains why pursuing maximum joy is essential to glorifying God. He discusses the implications of this for conversion, worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, missions, and suffering. To purchase this book, please click here .

	Always True: 5 Exceeding Great and Precious Promises of God James MacDonald, 5 messages in the series Theology Proper What if you believed—truly believed with all confidence that God is with you? How would today go for you if you knew without a doubt that God is in control? What would be different in your life if you were sure God is watching and good? What would you risk if you were certain God is victorious? Just how would believing God’s promises change your life? Ask the greatest Christian you’ll ever meet if they hold on to God’s promises and they’ll all say yes. Believing that God will do what He promises leads to a great life. The greatest Christian you’ll every meet knows, treasures, and is resting in the promises of God. They cling to these assurances that God gives His people so they can walk by faith while they wait for Him to work. So what exactly does God promise? In this topical study of what will always be true, Pastor James MacDonald will explore five great and precious promises that God keeps. Enter into this study with anticipation and faith that the God who makes these promises is faithful and true . . . always true. To purchase this message series, please click here .
	Pour It on Me Now James MacDonald, 5 messages in the series Pneumatology I cannot live the Christian life myself. When I try; I fail; when I try harder; I fail harder. The only way to live the Christian life is "in the Spirit." Questions? This series gives biblical answers and puts you on your way to victory. To purchase this message series, please click here .
	God Wrote a Book James MacDonald, 4 messages in the series Bibliology God wrote a book...to you and me. Isn't that incredible? The Creator of the universe, the Lord of life sharing His thoughts and His heart with each one of us who seeks the treasures of His Word. How often we neglect to do that! This series gives us confidence in the origin of the Bible and why the application of its truths is all we need to live our day to day lives successfully. It also provides clear answers to those who ask why we depend on God's Word for the answers we need. To purchase this message series, please click here .
	In It to Win It: How to Defeat the Prince of Darkness James MacDonald, 5 messages in the series Angelology Do you sense the presence of the Prince of Darkness in the world? Do you see the spiritual battle raging around you? The presence and activity of Satan in the world is a fact. He is God's arch-enemy. And as followers of Christ we find ourselves daily under attach from his demonic forces. In this bold series from Ephesians 6, James MacDonald address common questions about Satan, his forces and his powers from a biblical perspective. The messages are full of practical teaching to understand and win the battle against our enemy. Through Christ’s power, we are In It to Win It and we can defeat the Prince of Darkness. To purchase this message series, please click here .
	Jesus in My Place James MacDonald, 3 messages in the series Soteriology The gospel in four words: Jesus in my place. Why does anyone need to take my place? As much as God loves you, He hates your sin with a holy, burning passion beyond what you cannot comprehend. The only way God could embrace you was to make someone else pay for your sin—and it couldn’t be just anyone. It had to be someone perfect. It was Jesus. He willingly, lovingly, sacrificially paid for those sins that we chose for ourselves. He suffered and died upon the cross and God, somehow in His infiniteness, laid all of our sinfulness there upon His Son. There was no other way. There is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12). The gospel message is Jesus in your place. Prepare your heart to experience the wonder of Easter any day of the year in these three messages from James MacDonald focusing on the substitutionary death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ for us. To purchase this message series, please click here .