Rod Dempsey and Dave Earley draw on years of experience as pastors, church planters, professors, and transformed believers to equip readers to grow in their spiritual walk with Christ. Spiritual Formation Is… challenges believers to grow upward, inward, and outward in their spiritual formation by loving God, loving one another, and loving our neighbors. Written in a down-to-earth, approachable style that invites readers to come as they are, Spiritual Formation Is… introduces the principles, philosophy, and practice of sanctification.
Do you need guidance, or provision, or inner strength? Are you looking for forgiveness, or love, or peace? Do you need comfort for a broken heart, or protection from enemy attack, or a prayer answered? Are you seeking victory over fear, escape from temptation, or a t turn-around in your situation? God has a promise for every need you face. In Bible Promises to Live By, Dave Earley shows you how to apply twenty-one of God’s greatest promises for twenty-one of our greatest needs. This encouraging book investigates twenty-one key promises God was pleased to make. Author Dave Earley shares personal examples from years of ministry that illustrate how these promises blessed not only Biblical heroes but Christians of today. Hope and encouragement are the hallmarks of this collection, providing life-changing insights to any reader in need of a spiritual boost.
If God is good, why does He allow suffering? Popular author Dave Earley provides solid biblical answers in 21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People. Why does God allow bad things to happen to "good" people? Popular author Dave Earley provides twenty-one key reasons, carefully drawn from scripture and accompanied by contemporary, real-life stories. Written in Earley's casual, readable style, 21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People promises hope and encouragement through the pain.
Dozens of brief yet powerful chapters about what it really means to live out the Great Commission in practical terms, written by two men with more than sixty years of combined discipleship experience.
Easy-to-read volume studies major names and characteristics of God as found in scripture, sharing an uplifting message: God is awesome, and you can know Him.
Evangelism Is . . . contains forty brief chapters of high-octane, rut-breaking equipment, empowerment, and encouragement for all who are ready to share Jesus more passionately and confidently with others. Each call-toaction entry stands alone but can easily be connected to other chapters, all of them finishing the sentence that begins with the book’s title. For example, Evangelism Is . . . “Joyfully Intoxicating,” “The Real Business of Life,” “The Supreme Challenge of This Generation,” “Leading People to True Conversion,” “Washing Feet,” “Praying Prodigals Home,” “Empathy with Action,” “Giving a Logical Defense of Your Faith,” “A Family Affair,” etc. The book’s appendix also includes articles on what evangelism is not, evangelism in the early church, and sharing Jesus, plus sample plans for sharing one’s faith.
Want to know how to pray? Use the Word of God as your guide! This easy-to-read volume studies twenty-one heartfelt prayers from the Bible that produced results. The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible speaks to believers of all ages, backgrounds, and maturity levels with an uplifting message: that the prayers of the Bible are prayers for us today. Not an exhaustive, scholarly study, this very readable volume investigates twenty-one heartfelt prayers that produced results.
What is ministry? Ministry is casting crowns at the feet of the Worthy One. It is the overflow of your relationship with Jesus. It is washing feet, loving people, making disciples, and more. In dozens of brief yet powerful chapters, Ministry Is . . . presents an actionable Bible-based guide to serving God in the local church. The insights here from authors Dave Earley and Ben Gutierrez are perfect for those considering church ministry as a vocation and applicable to anyone desiring to serve intentionally through the church. With every entry, they stay laser focused on making the reader "a spiritual change agent, a difference maker, and impact player for Jesus Christ." Endorsements "This book is like a pastoral pep talk. It'll challenge the way you think and lead." Mark Batterson, author, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day "I can't think of two young men more qualified to write a best-selling book on the topic How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence." Elmer L. Towns, vice president, Liberty University "The authors are in 'Game On!' mode in every chapter. They know that a great church isnÕt about having great big talent, but leaders whom have great big servant hearts." John Hull, president/CEO, EQUIP
Dozens of brief yet powerful entries for pastors about what it really means to be on-mission, spiritual warriors who lead the local church from a biblical point of view instead of a modern traditional one.
Featuring The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible, The 21 Most Encouraging Promises of the Bible, The 21 Most Dangerous Questions of the Bible, 21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People, and The 21 Most Amazing Truths about Heaven
Featuring The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible, The 21 Most Encouraging Promises of the Bible, The 21 Most Dangerous Questions of the Bible, 21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People, and The 21 Most Amazing Truths about Heaven
Find out why so many people enjoy Dave Earley’s writing with The 21 Most Effective Prayers Collection. Dave wrote The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible in 2005—and produced four follow-up books in a series that has sold more than a quarter million copies. Now, all five books are available in an omnibus edition: The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible, The 21 Most Encouraging Promises of the Bible, The 21 Most Dangerous Questions of the Bible, 21 Reasons Bad Things Happen to Good People, and The 21 Most Amazing Truths about Heaven. Always personable and readable, Dave Earley’s books provide encouragement and hope for Christians of all ages and backgrounds.
Do you want to see more answers to your prayers? You can! 21 Keys to Answered Prayer looks at all the biblical keys that bring answers to your prayers or hinders you from seeing answers. Then it offers you practical ways to put each key into practice in your prayer life. No matter where you are in your prayer life, 21 Keys to Answered Prayer will take you to a new level of effectiveness. If you are just starting, it will be a playbook for you. If you have been at it for awhile, use this book to fill the gaps. If you are an old pro at prayer, the Scriptures and stories in 21 Keys to Answered Prayer will rekindle your passion and reignite your effectiveness. A great book for an individual or for a group or church to read and pray through together--either as a 21 day prayer initiative, or as a weekly study. About the Author: Dr. Dave Earley is a professor, pastor, and best-selling author. He is founder of the 21 Days of Prayer Global Event (www.21daysprayer.org). Thousands of churches and individuals will be praying through this book together during the 21 Days of Prayer Global Event, January 6-26, 2025.
Each chapter explores the reasons why each tool is vital, how to overcome personal roadblocks you may have experienced in the past, and how to successfully integrate the tool into your ministry. To make it even easier to use each tool, Dave has included helpful personal worksheets which contain unique, industrial-strength exercises not found in other resources. If you enjoyed Dave's previous book, "8 Habits of Effective Small Group Leaders" you will love this book too!
Wondering how to raise great kids? The Bible has the answers. Popular author Dave Earley went to the Scriptures to discover the 13 Biblical principles of successful parenting. This practical guidebook provides truths, examples, and advice to help readers create a home environment conducive to raising godly children. These principles include: · Lay a Proper Foundation· Example· Pray the Bible for Your Children· Correction· Communication· Encouragement· Offer Them to God
Welcome to a wonderful odyssey, a prayer odyssey. It is an experience that will add vibrant faith and confidence to your conversations with God. It will forever change the way you approach God as well as your understanding of how God loves to answer prayer. The need for passionate and directed prayer is more crucial than it ever has been. We need to know more than just why we pray. We need to know how to pray. Dave Earley leads us in a personal discovery of prayer and the scriptures and why they are foundationally interconnected in all aspects of life.
A comprehensive manual for Christian leadership Christian leaders need biblical character, spiritual power, and practical skills. Yet, often one of these aspects is overemphasized and the others are neglected. The Three-Dimensional Leader: A Biblical, Spiritual, and Practical Guide to Christian Leadership recognizes that these traits need to be unified in Christian leaders. Jesus exemplified these most effectively, so we must look to him for our vision of leadership. Authors Rod Dempsey, Dave Earley, and Adam McClendon bring together their decades of experience developing disciples into leaders for the work of the kingdom. The Three-Dimensional Leader provides a biblical basis, practical examples, and a helpful assessment tool that directs the Christian leader toward growth.
After discussing the what and the why of small group Bible studies, the authors dive into the how to lead one effectively. The last sections of the book discuss developing, growing, maintaining, and transitioning a healthy small group Bible study. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, readers are able to reflect on their own thought and with those in a group.--Publisher's description.
This book distills what the Bible says about marriage into fourteen practical principles that are guaranteed to improve your marriage. Whether you are just starting out, are going through a rough patch in the middle, or are looking to finish strong, these fourteen secrets, if properly applied, will help you become a better marriage partner.
Why does God allow bad things to happen to "good" people? Earley provides 21 key reasons, carefully drawn from Scripture and accompanied by contemporary, real-life stories that promise encouragement through the pain.
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