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Why are effective fathers so vital to the health of our families and children? Why is it so difficult for men to be effective fathers? In this series Chip paints the biblical portrait of a father as the leader, priest, teacher, and lover of the home.

This series, drawn from Acts, examines the biblical truth about God's agenda for planet Earth, his perfect timing, and what all of it has to do with you. You'll learn how to recognize how God's plan unfolds in your life and in the world around you and how to avoid the "grace stoppers" that can destroy God's work in your life.

It's the question. In fact it's the biggest issue facing the religious world today. Was Jesus a man or a myth? Do you have a clear picture of who he is? More importantly, can you articulate why you believe the way you do? In this series you will unveil the true identity of this mystery man from the pages of scripture. So, before you marginalize him as a mere man, write him off as a myth, or embrace him as Messiah, you should discover who he is really.

Webster describes contentment as being fully satisfied with things as they are. In this series, taken from Philippians, Chapter 4, we will learn how we can be content, starting today, regardless of our circumstances. In a world that promises that more and bigger will fulfill our deepest desires, this truth from God's Word cuts through the lies and allows us to experience a deep and lasting contentment that will revolutionize your thinking and free you like never before.

Chip Ingram teaches timeless truths about God's blueprint for parenting and offers a wealth of personal experience and practical help. With courage, tenacity, and focus, this series has the potential to forever change the trajectory of your family life and how you relate with your children.

Raising children is a tough challenge in today's world. Peers and pop culture exert never-ending pressure on kids. Parents often feel helpless, as every godly principle they teach their children seems to be contradicted by the corrupt principles of this defective world. But the good news is God has a plan for effectively raising your children, and you can learn from it.

When it comes to marriage these days, anything goes. No wonder you can find a book on marriage from every perspective - or no perspective. How can you experience a great marriage that lasts? What works? This audiobook answers that question by shining a light on the biblical design for marriage. In a world of sexual and relational confusion, isn't it time to consult the One who created marriage?

Seeing yourself as God sees you is essential to overcoming your deepest struggles, having healthy relationships, living in freedom, and fulfilling your life purpose. Yet most of us look at ourselves with warped mirrors, believing lies that lead to shame, guilt, fear, insecurity, and spiritual stagnation. The lies of our past keep us stuck, struggling with the same issues and habits for years. But according to the first three chapters of Ephesians, that's not how God sees us at all.

If there ever was a time for Christians to understand and communicate God's truth about controversial and polarizing issues, it is now. More than ever before, believers must develop convictions based on research, reason, and biblical truth. But it doesn't stop there. It's equally important that you're able (and willing) to communicate these convictions with a love and respect that reflects God's own heart.

Frightening to some, freedom to others, singleness is a fact of life for millions of adults today. But many of the issues surrounding singleness are unclear. For the Christian, what does godly living look like? What does God think of divorce? Is remarriage ever a biblical option? This series will answer your questions and help explain some of scripture's most important passages on this timely topic.

The God of the universe is looking for regular people to accomplish things beyond our wildest dreams. In this series, from Nehemiah 1-6, learn how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things and about the process by which he molds men and women for his purposes.

Being a genuine disciple of Christ flows out of a relationship with him. It's about experiencing God's grace, not earning his love through performance. A real relationship with Jesus Christ will produce a follower whose life looks progressively more like his life. Romans 12 provides a relational profile of an authentic disciple: someone who is surrendered to God, separate from the world's values, sober in self-assessment, serving in love, and supernaturally responsive to evil with good.

What do you do when a circumstance or relationship in your life is so hard, so big, so overwhelming that it truly becomes impossible? You need a divine, supernatural intervention. In this new five-part series from Chip Ingram, you'll discover the steps to experiencing breakthrough and how to make breakthrough a normal part of your life.

We all want life change, but achieving it is hard. As Christians, we know we’ve got God’s help. Jesus has made it possible. The Holy Spirit even lives inside us! And yet, too many Christians are stuck in the mud when it comes to life change. What’s going on? Can things ever get better? Can my life ever turn the corner?

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.

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.