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Why do Christians view the Bible as authoritative? How is the Bible different from other religious texts? What is the larger story of the Bible? How does the Bible transform one’s life? How do I read and apply the Bible to my life? This 5-week class answers your questions, grows your knowledge of the Bible, and helps you apply God's Word to your everyday life.

Who is God and what is He like? Why did God create the world and make us? How can we better understand the things we do not see? How does deepening your understanding of God and what He has created change how you and I live? How can we understand ourselves better? Come learn more deeply about who God is what He has made, and how we enter into the picture in this 9-week class.

How can we be confident of salvation? Why does God allow evil in the world? Why did God create the church and how can I understand what the church is? Come learn the particulars of what God has done to save his people. In this 9-week class, find out more about why God allows such horrible evil in the world. Develop a deeper understanding of the church and its purpose in your life.

One of the great things we wonder about is “what happens when we die?”. More specifically, are there really only two places called heaven and hell? What are these places like and why do they exist? How then do we live in light of a future after death? In this 5-week class, come and learn more deeply about what God’s Word says about the future so that you can live with the end in mind.

If you want to be developed as a Christian leader in your home, work, school or whatever you set your mind to, you must understand these 11 life-changing foundational truths to build your life on. Foundations is an 8-month program for any Christian looking to develop a deeper understanding of the truths of the Bible. This course will help you understand the essential teachings of the Christian faith so you can apply them to your life. Participants who complete at least 90% of the class will receive a Foundations Certificate.

By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like Christ and grow in character and maturity.

Practicing the Way delves into the transformative journey of discipleship. This insightful book centers around three goals: being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. With advice on establishing a Rule of Life, Comer guides readers through practices such as sabbath, prayer, and community.

Engage God’s Word like never before. Learn how to study the Bible so that your life will be transformed. This course will help you learn how to: Observe: Let Scripture speak to you individually. Interpret: Develop the tools to properly understand biblical text. Apply: Learn how to allow Scripture to transform your life.

Learn how the Old Testament fits together, why it is essential to the Christian faith, and how it points to Jesus Christ. Journey with us as we survey each book and see the bigger picture of God’s plan of redemption. Come and learn the whole story of the Old Testament.

From the appearance of Jesus for the first time, to the future story of Him coming back to make all things right, join us as we survey each New Testament book. We will see Jesus come to earth, launch his worldwide movement, instructing his followers how to live, and coming back again. Learn the whole story of the New Testament.

Most of life decision making is not about moral right and wrong. There are many decisions we make that are all related to wisdom (what job should I have? What should I do with my life? Where should I live? When do I retire?). There is a pattern in which God made the world to operate, yet we sense that not everything works out that way. How can we have wisdom to live best in our difficult and fallen world? Join us as we discuss God’s Wisdom for your life. We will look at 3 wisdom books of the Old Testament: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job.

Journey with us through the book of Revelation. Though this book may be more difficult to understand for the modern reader, the ancient church found incredible hope in this apocalyptic scripture. How can you understand and apply this future hope in your own life? Find out in this 6-week class.

Humans make sense of life through their experiences and stories. What is the Bible all about? What is the big picture of the Bible? Come see the wonder of the Scriptures, how it all fits together as a collection of stories and truths telling one great story (also called the metanarrative) of God and his plan to renew and restore everything that is wrong in the world.

The calling to share one’s faith in Jesus is not reserved for an elite few, but for every person who follows Jesus. Yet for many believers, this is our greatest weakness when it comes to obeying Jesus. How do we share the most deeply personal and life-transforming thing about us with our neighbors? Come to the Personal Evangelism class. Get inspired, get some on-the-field practice, and grow in your ability to share your faith as a normal pattern of your life.

Many of us are unaware of the efforts of those who have gone before us to share the faith so that we could come to a knowledge of Jesus Christ. Have your eyes opened to the Baptists that have dedicated themselves to the spread of the Gospel, and become inspired to follow in their footsteps to give your life to eternal matters.

Book: The Gospel Comes with a Housekey. What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who lived out the gospel daily, simply, and authentically. With this story of her conversion as a backdrop, Rosaria Butterfield invites us into her home to show us how God can use this same "radical, ordinary hospitality" to bring the gospel to our lost friends and neighbors.

How can church leaders focus on what really matters? So much of our attention as leaders can be wrapped up in activities that don’t contribute to the essential task Jesus gave us as a church—making disciples who make disciples. In this seven-session series, pastor and author Jeff Vanderstelt shares seven key shifts we need to make to cultivate disciples in our churches who love God and others.

Going Global encourages believers to engage with the need that people all over the world have for the life-saving Word of God. Working through the narrative of the book of Acts, following a discovery team as they travel in South East Asia and listening to interviews with Church leaders and cross-cultural Church planters you will be challenged over 10 sessions to understand your part in fulfilling the Great Commission and seeing God’s Word Going Global.

Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. When Helping Hurts shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good. But it looks ahead. Focusing on both North American and Majority World contexts, When Helping Hurts provides proven strategies for effective poverty alleviation, catalyzing the idea that sustainable change comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out.

Jesus the Game Changer accompanies viewers across the U.S., the United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Australia, exploring how the life and teachings of Jesus have changed the world - and why that matters to us today. Covering topics such as Forgiveness, Equality, Democracy, Care, Leadership, Education, Science, and Wealth this series shows the evidence for Jesus as the ultimate game changer all over the world.

Parents are the most important apologists our kids will ever know. Mama Bear Apologetics will help you navigate your kids’ questions and prepare them to become committed Christ followers. This parent guide will equip you to teach your kids how to form their own biblical beliefs about what is true and what is false. Through transparent life stories and clear, practical applications—including prayer strategies—this band of Mama Bears offers you tools to train yourself, so you can train your kids.

To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith.

Mere Christianity explores the core beliefs of Christianity by providing an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith. A brilliant collection, Mere Christianity remains strikingly fresh for the modern reader and at the same time confirms C. S. Lewis’s reputation as one of the leading writer and thinkers of our age. The book brings together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War II. Lewis discusses that everyone is curious about: right and wrong, human nature, morality, marriage, sins, forgiveness, faith, hope, generosity, and kindness.

Christianity's most important historical fact--the resurrection--is often the most misunderstood, relegated to Easter and funeral services, creating a powerless Christianity. Acclaimed apologist and scholar Dr. Jeremiah Johnston sets out to show why Jesus' victory over death is central to a believer's faith. Straightforward, accessible, and practical, this book examines the latest archaeological and textual findings and presents seven tangible, fresh reasons to believe Jesus really rose from the dead--and why it matters today as the foundation of our hope in the face of suffering and grief.

In a culture increasingly indifferent or even hostile to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. In Tactics, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You'll learn how to: Meet challenges and questions with poise and conviction. Effortlessly start your own evangelical conversations. Present the truth clearly and persuasively. Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking. Most importantly, you'll learn how to get people thinking seriously about Jesus.

No adventure in life is like the trip parents take with their children! It's a tough task and we believe our church is called to help parents grow into the job. Over the past 15 months, we've gathered some of the best parenting experts in Kaufman County to help you along the way. Find out more here.

Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that marriage does not mean 'til death do us part, but merely for as long as my needs are being met; and that when serious differences arise, divorce is the best solution. According to the Bible, all of these modern-day assumptions miss what marriage is all about. Timothy Keller, along with Kathy, his wife of forty years, draws a profound portrait of marriage from the pages of Scripture. This study is for anyone from singles to couples considering marriage to those who have been married recently or for a long time.

Every marriage has its strengths and its stresses. There’s not one that can’t be improved, fine-tuned, made stronger—or even overhauled—if needed. In this six-session series made in partnership with FamilyLife, discover a transformative marriage resource designed to help you explore new levels of intimacy, communication, and connection with your spouse. Whether you’re a newlywed or have been married for decades, this series can be your path to a stronger, more beautiful masterpiece of God’s handiwork.

In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, parenting expert Jim Burns helps you navigate the toughest and the most rewarding parts of parenting your grown kids. Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, Burns offers practical answers to questions such as these: Is it OK to give advice to my grown child? What’s the difference between enabling and helping? What boundaries should I have if my child moves back home? What do I do when my child doesn’t seem to be maturing into adulthood?

Calling all grandparents! What does it mean to grandparent with intentionality? Unlock the secrets to fostering deep connections with your grandchildren to help them on their journey in who God is shaping them to be. In Grandparenting Essentials, join a community of like-minded grandparents, share experiences, and gain insights that will shape your legacy for generations to come.

Do you feel burdened by the state of your finances? Do you need a tune up or even an overhaul? God’s Word carries timeless truths about how we should view, use, and steward the resources he has entrusted to us. This class will help you take control of your financial life and grow your confidence in God all at once. Be set free from financial burden and stress.

We are all busy. Some of us can't remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us. Join pastor and author John Mark Comer in this five-part series as he addresses one of the greatest threats to our spiritual lives: hurry. Instead of allowing our calendars and screens to control our lives, Jesus offers us a new rhythm of life, overflowing with grace, peace, and beauty.

Watch well-known, critically acclaimed movies with a Biblical lens and make connections between culture, their beliefs, and how it aligns (or does not align) with the overall story and truth of Scripture. In this class you will learn to discern media and its assumptions (good and bad) with a biblical worldview.

We might spend a few hours of our week at church or in a small group. This kind of worship is biblical and a vital rhythm in the life of a Christian. But during the other 166 hours of our week, we have just as much potential to worship the God who created us. The Work as Worship series is for men and women in the business world who want to incorporate their Christian faith more fully into every day of their week.

How can a Christian to navigate, appreciate, and even critique the cultural arts of our modern world? How can art be leveraged to show the beauty, wonder, and power of God? Join us as we unpack the importance of art and how we can engage the world with it as Christians.

How does Scripture help us navigate the complex social issues facing the United States? In this eight-session series, Dr. Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, gathers a team of pastors and leaders to investigate what the Bible says about topics that dominate conversations in our culture: basic human rights, just peace, religious freedom, creation stewardship, justice in issues of race and poverty, and prioritizing life and family.