ENJOY SOME GREAT RESOURCES TO FEED YOUR FAITH!
Here are some great links to resources that have been curated by our pastors at The Visible Church. These books and studies are selected to equip you in key areas of Christian discipline and maturity. It is also a great idea to stop by the Visible Growth bookshelf inside the church lobby to see what is available for a donation of any amount. The resources provided below are a great way to encourage a faith that is illustrated.
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BIBLE STUDIES FOR VISIBLE FAITHWelcome to the best source of small but heavily referenced Bible studies available. They are provided as FREE Digital Downloads. These are Up-to-date Bible articles that cover almost every foundational doctrine in Christianity. These studies are great for personal growth and for small groups.
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Click on the cover to purchase a copy online or pick up your very own copy in the church lobby.
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THE PURPLE BOOKThe Purple Book is a Bible study guide designed to help believers know and apply the essential beliefs of Christianity. From students and scholars to parents, kids, rock stars, and professional athletes, people all over the world are doing The Purple Book. And, it’s the book the Newsboys give away at every concert! Why? Because it gives new believers and longtime followers of Jesus the foundation they need to grow strong in the Christian life.
As you work through these 54 short lessons of about 15 minutes each, you will:
Do The Purple Book, and take someone else along the journey with you to help establish Biblical foundations in their life too! “I love The Purple Book. It continually helps reinforce the only foundation worth building upon— a biblical one.” —Peter Furler, Newsboys “The Purple Book has been instrumental in my growth as a believer…an effective tool in helping me build the life that God has intended for me.” —Mark Brunell, Washington Redskins |
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21 DAYS TO A GREAT MARRIAGEThis is a very small book filled with excellent steps to grow a healthy marriage relationship.
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THE FOUR LAWS
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THE GOD
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YOUR SONS & DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESYErnest Gentile is a profound Bible teacher, and this particular book is a deep dive into the prophetic gifts and Spirit-filled ministry. If you are hungry for practical advice and solid Biblical foundations for understanding the prophetic, then this book is for you.
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THE ROOT OF SIN EXPOSEDSince the Garden of Eden, sin has ravaged people's lives, leaving behind a plethora of troubling problems such as anxieties, fears, insecurities, confusion, unbelief, bitterness, sexual hang–ups, and even addictions. Most people look for answers in all the wrong places. They ought to look within. They ought to look at i. i is the "self–life." i is the core of the fallen human nature. i is the realm where sin grows and flourishes. This book focuses on the root of our problems and offers excellent advice to any believer.
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FREQUENCYGod is always speaking. In this book by Robert Morris, learn how to hear God's voice.
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WHEN PEOPLE ARE BIG AND GOD IS SMALLThis book is a great encouragement for those who deal with crippling insecurity or those who struggle to say "NO".
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THE PEACE MAKERThis book by Ken Sande offers time-tested instruction for resolving personal conflicts. If you need to address a difficult person, or a misunderstanding that has caused great pain, look to this book for Biblical guidance.
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PRAYING THE SCRIPTURESOne of the most important disciplines in Christianity is prayer. Prayer is also one of the most neglected activities in the American church. This book is an excellent resource for believers who are eager to learn how to pray with confidence.
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RESOLVING EVERYDAY CONFLICTThis book by Ken Sande & Kevin Johnson is probably the best resource for practical & spiritual peacemaking. Learn where conflicts come from, what the Bible teaches about conflict resolution, and how to have incredible relationships.
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THE POWER OF BLESSINGUnlock the incredible power of God's blessing in your life.
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THE FINAL TRIUMPHErnest B. Gentile is one of the great Biblical authors. If you want an indepth study with excellent exposition of scripture about the return of Christ, this is the book for you.
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THE FOUNDATIONS
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BOUNDARIES
In this insightful and extremely helpful book, you will learn about a simple concept that can change your life: Healthy Boundaries. It's the ability to mark off your life in such a way that you multiply your love for others and minimize the problems you face. Check out this free additional resource on Boundaries click link to download 10 Laws of Boundaries CHURCH STUDY DOWNLOAD |
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JUMP OFF THE HORMONE SWINGWhile many books discuss the physical and emotional symptoms of hormones, this is the first to explore the spiritual aspects in-depth. Jump! is a mentoring book, not a medical book. The focus is on attitude, not anatomy. Lorraine shares insights from her own journey as well as wisdom from 1,500 women she surveyed. Sound biblical wisdom is laced with humor because, after all, when it comes to hormones, you either have to laugh or cry, and laughing is better!
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EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS A VERDICTThis is a deep dive into building a defense for your Christian faith. While the book is large and can be overwhelming for some, it is extremely valuable to growing your convictions.
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HOW TO TALK ABOUT JESUSThe vast majority of believers want to share their love of Jesus with others. The problem surrounding this desire is multifaceted which is why the majority of believers do not share their fath. This book offers a realistic and fresh teaching on how to share the faith we hold dear with others.
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CHRISTIANITY FOR MODERN PAGANSDon't let the title scare you. This book is a beautiful study of the Pense'es of Pascal. This is great for devotional study and encouragement in Christian logic. If you want to learn how one of the brightest minds illustrates his faith, please pick up this book by Peter Kreeft
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THE BATTLE WITHINThis book by Wallace W. Christian, identifies the things in our Christian life that we still battle with. Do you know which sin is worse than others? Grab this book to discover the answer.
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WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT GOD'S WORDThis book details how important the Word of God is by using God's own words. He put His word above His name. He identifies Himself as His Word. Jesus was the Word of God and all things were created by His Word. Discover the power of the Word of God.
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