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How do you leave a legacy that stands the test of time? How do you give others what money can't buy? We all desire to leave inheritances of significant value to those around us. So just what does that include? We can leave money and possessions, but what can we leave that really matters and will echo throughout time?

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.

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 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.

Is a "changed life" really possible? If we're honest, most of us would say no. Maybe you've tried numerous programs that promise big changes, but in reality they deliver very little results. You long for transformation but don't know where to begin. There's good news for you! Life change is possible! God created you to grow, to change, to experience intimacy and adventure. In this series, based on Ephesians chapter 4, you will learn how true life change can happen to you.

What's true spirituality? How do you get it? In today's culture we tend to customize our spirituality to fit our own needs. We create God in our own image rather than the other way around. In this R12 series, learn how you can give God what he wants the most. Based on timeless truths found in Romans 12, Chip journeys back to the Old Testament to learn true spirituality from the lives of Abraham, Daniel, Moses, David & Jonathan, and Joseph.

How can Christians beat the negative reputation in today's worldview? How can we overcome negative images whether those perceptions are earned or not? 1 Peter 2 gives a Christian strategy for being a people most admired versus most hated.

You should, you ought to, you know the Bible tells you to do it - but the thought of actually sharing your faith with another person gives you sweaty palms and heart palpitations. "I'm just not gifted in evangelism," you decide. "It's not for me." But it is! In Share the Love, learn how even you can move from being a "secret agent" Christian to a "public" witness as you develop the heart, skills, and perspective to naturally share Christ as a part of your lifestyle and relationships.

God created you to work. And he created your work to be more than just "what you do for a living" but a place to fulfill God's calling in your life. According to scripture, work is the platform where you can experience joy, ministry, and personal fulfillment like never before. If you long to experience that kind of job satisfaction, this series will help you get there.

Is the Bible a mystery for you? Do you wonder where to begin and how to understand it? Would you like a brief sketch of scripture to help put the pieces together? In Exploring the Book, you'll receive an overview of both Old and New Testaments and teaching to help you understand God's word in your own personal life.

What is authentic Christianity? Is there more to being a Christian than knowing a set of facts? Is it just an emotional feeling? How does a person know if he's truly in Christ? This series, from the book of James, helps each of us discover the biblical foundation of our faith and provides clear-cut tests for knowing if our faith is genuine.

In the last 30 years, divorce has gone from an almost unheard of event to a norm in American life. In Broken Hearts, Broken Dreams, you will study the common problems that plague today's marriages and then look at Biblical solutions for making your marriage the exception.

Are you tired of self-help programs that never bring results? Have you tried diets and workout programs that bring only frustration? How does lasting change occur? This series on James 3 deals with how God changes us from the inside out and how this change can be lasting, fruitful, and significant in the deepest areas of our lives.

Join Chip Ingram to discover how to transform your local body of Christ into a healthy, holy high impact church. In this leadership training series, he has identified 12 culturally relevant, powerful principles that consistently build churches with high impact.

Life is hard, and we struggle with these hard times. We have difficulties with money, relationships, jobs, and just living in a broken world. These difficulties offer opportunities to overcome and make an impact for God. Join Chip as he reveals, from First Peter, how God uses suffering for his glory, and we are called to be holy in spite of circumstances.

Do you ever feel stuck behind roadblocks in your life? Have you experienced boredom, loneliness, or a sense of futility that keeps you from growing spiritually? In Breaking Through Life's Biggest Barriers, you will learn how to grow in your relationship with Christ, worship and serve with passion, and make an eternal impact in the world around you.

Who is the Jesus of the Bible? What would Jesus say to today's businessman? To a prostitute in one of our red-light districts? To a group of political leaders if he met them at a summit? Or even to Barbara Walters in a primetime interview? If you would like to take a fresh look at the person of Christ, join Chip Ingram and two of his fellow pastors in this series out of the book of John, where timeless interviews with people just like ourselves reveal the heart, character, and love of Christ.

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.

God's agenda for your life and planet Earth is under constant attack by the Enemy of your soul, who seeks to distract, derail, and destroy. It's the ultimate illustration of competing agendas, and eternity lies in the balance. Learn how to recognize and fortify yourself against Satan's schemes, even when you've taken a direct hit.

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.