Audiobooks narrated by Jeff Durham

Love Life for Every Married Couple: How to Fall in Love, Stay in Love, Rekindle Your Love

Ed Wheat, Gloria Okes Perkins (Author), Jeff Durham (Narrator)

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The words of Jesus-red letter words-are the most important and life changing ever spoken. Discover the things Jesus thought were most important. What He says about how to live. His relationship with God and the Holy Spirit. And His overwhelming love for you. More than 115 passages from the Bible are considered with illuminating explanation and background facts. Most of all, discovering Jesus' words will breathe life into your relationship with Him and help you draw close to the One who knows you fully and loves you completely. The Red Letter Words of Jesus by bestselling author Jack Countryman will encourage you in your faith journey, whether you are seeking Christ for the first time or have been following Him for decades.

Jack Countryman (Author), Jeff Durham (Narrator)

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The Neighboring Church: Getting Better at What Jesus Says Matters Most

The simple practice of loving our neighbors has more power than the best professionally produced Sunday 'show' in town. After attending the 'coolest' and fastest-growing church in town for a few months, Brian Mavis asked some of his neighbors if they would attend church with him. The neighbors said, 'Thanks, but no thanks. We don't want to be part of an institutional church ... but we do want to know more about God, and we'd be happy to meet with you to learn more.' So Brian began meeting with his neighbors in his home to share the love of God. And there it is-the call for us as Christians to do what Jesus said matters most: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart ... and love your neighbor as yourself' (Matthew 22:37-40). But loving your neighbors is hard work, right? It's messy. It's unpredictable. It's time consuming. Jesus' two commands give rise to more angst, more wrestling, more failure, and more challenge than anything else you can try to do. And yet, following those two directions will bring more clarity, joy, and satisfaction to your life than anything you have ever experienced before. For the very first time, you will probably feel you are doing what God really called you to do as a Christian and as a church or ministry leader. In The Neighboring Church authors Brian Mavis and Rick Rusaw explore the hows of loving your neighbors. After all, loving the Lord with all your heart and following his lead automatically means loving your neighbors, because he loves them so much. Brian says, Neighboring is about teaching, encouraging, equipping, and releasing Christians to love their neighbors. I am compelled to be part of this movement because it is life-giving. It's the most creative way I know to follow Jesus. Besides, it's what he taught us to do. And there it is again-the secret to doing what Jesus says matters most-the secret revealed in the book you hold. It's always great to hear from practitioners and not just theoreticians. This book is flows from the life of a local church that is leaning into the neighborhoods that are represented in their congregation. Brian and Rick speak from experience and give a number of practical tools that will help anyone that is trying to learn how to love their neighbors and leading others to do the same. They show a way forward for believers to take the Great Commandment seriously and literally. - Jay Pathak, co-author, The Art of Neighboring Quizzes and diagrams are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Brian Mavis, Rick Rusaw (Author), Craig Hinkle, Jeff Durham, John Behrens (Narrator)

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The Church That Never Sleeps: The Amazing Story That Will Change Your View of Church Forever

It began when a small group of believers stepped out in faith-against all odds-and claimed the Queen of Angels Hospital in downtown Los Angeles for the cause of Christ. Now 200 different ministries in the Los Angeles International Church reach out to thousands of residents. Innovative programs minister to AIDS victims, the homeless, battered women, drug and alcohol addicts, and abused children-offering hope and a chance for a better life. The Church That Never Sleeps shows how God can use this incredible ministry as a model to make dreams come true in neighborhoods across the nation.

Matthew Barnett (Author), Gabe Wicks, Jeff Durham (Narrator)

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Daily Guideposts: 40 Devotions for Lent

Experience the love of Christ in a new light this Lenten season and renew your heart for the resurrection with the help of America's favorite devotional, Daily Guideposts. In just five minutes each day, these devotions will invite you to enjoy a timeless Bible verse, a personal story, and a prayer to help you apply the day's message as you prepare your heart for Easter. For the six weeks of Lent, you will take a closer look at Jesus's life, death, burial, and resurrection, learning valuable lessons about: - The gift of new life - Truly letting go - Looking for signs of hope Come with Karen Barber as she learns about the days leading up to Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. Instead of giving something up, learn a new spiritual practice with Erin MacPherson, who observes Lent by giving something away. With Eric Fellman, meet biblical men and women--believers and seekers just like us--who were touched and changed by Jesus. Travel with Roberta Rogers as she follows Jesus through the streets of first-century Jerusalem in search of faith and hope for our lives today. Join the community of over a million Daily Guideposts readers on this remarkable and deeply personal spiritual journey, allowing you to grow closer to God and hold on to hope, never losing sight of the spring that is coming.

Guideposts (Author), Jeff Durham (Narrator)

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The Pastor's Ministry: Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds

Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for wisdom in making decisions? In the Pastor’s Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities for a faithful pastoral ministry. These biblically rooted responsibilities help pastors determine how to spend their time and with greater discernment respond to the demands of the church. Each of these priorities is rooted in a direct command of God’s Word, including: - Guarding the Truth - Preaching and Teaching the Word - Praying for the Flock - Setting an Example - Visiting the Sick - Comforting the Grieving - Caring for Widows - Confronting Sin - Encouraging the Faint-Hearted - Identifying and Training Other Leaders To be successful and faithful in pastoral ministry, every pastor needs to understand these core callings and make them part of his regular practice. These ten responsibilities guide how a pastor schedules his time, helping him to lay the foundation for a biblically faithful ministry in his church.

Brian Croft (Author), Jeff Durham, Rick Jones, Rick N. Jones (Narrator)

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Second Forgetting: Remembering the Power of the Gospel during Alzheimer’s Disease

There is hope in Alzheimer's disease, but it isn't where most people look for it... Any form of dementia is terrifying and lonely for both the one suffering it and for those close to them. How do our relationships with those we love change with loss of memory or clarity of thought? What happens to our relationship with God? For those suffering from early-stage Alzheimer's, for their friends and family, community and church, this book will help you understand the disease itself, how to love and care for those affected by it, and how to see the hope that's greater than it: we may forget, but God always remembers. With pastoral tenderness and gospel confidence, Dr. Benjamin Mast shares his expertise on the subject and displays the power of the gospel that remains intact even when memory fades. Second Forgetting provides: - Up-to-date answers to common questions about the disease and its effect on personal identity and faith. - Personal stories of those affected and the loved ones who care for them and what their experiences were like-where they found hope and how they most needed support. - Practical suggestions for how the church can come alongside families and those struggling or hurting. When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, they face great uncertainty, knowing that they can expect to live their remaining years with increasing confusion and progressively greater reliance upon other people to care for them. Dr. Mast will help you see how Alzheimer's disease cannot have the final say on God's unforgotten children. Reflection questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Benjamin T. Mast (Author), Jeff Durham, John Behrens (Narrator)

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Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals: Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death

Bring Gospel Hope in the Midst of Death The phone rings: "Pastor, can you do my mother's funeral?" Or, "Please help us-our baby just died." Death comes unexpectedly, giving you two to three days of time to prepare a sermon-in the midst of caring for a grieving family. This helpful book walks a pastor through the logistics of memorial services, burials, and working with funeral homes-using the four P's: Plan, Prepare, Preach, and Perform. It shows how to magnify Christ and the gospel in the midst of all the details, demands, and sorrow that surrounds the death of a loved one. The Practical Shepherding series of books provides pastors and ministry leaders with advice and practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals, experienced pastors Brian Croft and Phil A. Newton offer readers a concise guide to conducting funerals that glorify God and offer a timely message of hope. Appendixes including examples for music and funeral service order are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Brian Croft, Phil A. Newton (Author), Jeff Durham (Narrator)

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Remarriage after Divorce in Today's Church

Despite a strong belief in the institution and sacredness of marriage, studies show that Christian spouses experience divorce at least as much as the secular population. But whatever the reasons for a divorce--beyond the divorce itself--many Christians want to know: does the Bible support remarriage? The fact is that no consensus exists among evangelicals on their views of remarriage, leaving many Christians confused. This Counterpoints volume explores the biblical and practical cases for the three main evangelical views on remarriage after divorce: - Remarriage is not acceptable after divorce - defended by Gordon J. Wenham - Remarriage is acceptable only after adultery or desertion - defended by William A. Heth - Remarriage is acceptable for a variety of reasons - defended by Craig S. Keener Each of the three contributors offers his point of view succinctly and with biblical support, and each interacts with the others to help readers come to their own conclusions. Further resources and reflection questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

Zondervan (Author), Jeff Durham, John Behrens, Joseph Murray, Nathan Girard (Narrator)

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A Celebration of Sex for Newlyweds

A guide to enjoying God's gift of married sexual pleasure, now in trade paper. A Celebration of Sex for Newlyweds answers specific, often unasked questions about sexual topics, and presents newly-married couples with detailed techniques and behavioral skills for learning sexual pleasure and intimate companionship. An excellent tool for premarital counseling and a wonderful gift for the newly-married, this book offers invaluable information in a professional yet sensitive style. Accompanying figures are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau (Author), Jeff Durham (Narrator)

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Rachel's Tears: 10th Anniversary Edition: The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott

'I am not going to apologize for speaking the name of Jesus . . . If I have to sacrifice everything . . . I will.' --Rachel Scott The Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of our country. We later learned that the teenage killers specifically targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling, homemade videotapes. Rachel Scott died for her faith. Now her parents talk about Rachel's life and how they have found meaning in their daughter's martyrdom in the aftermath of the school shooting. Rachel's Tears comes from a heartfelt need to celebrate this young girl's life, to work through the grief and the questions of a nation, and to comfort those who have been touched by violence in our schools today. Using excerpts from Rachel's own journals, her parents offer a spiritual perspective on the Columbine tragedy and provide a vision of hope for preventing youth violence across the nation. Photos and journal entries are included in the audiobook companion PDF download. Meets national education standards.

Beth Nimmo, Darrell Scott (Author), Deboral Seide, Jeff Durham, John Behrens, Karen Ireland (Narrator)

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Lay Counseling, Revised and Updated: Equipping Christians for a Helping Ministry

This one of a kind resource provides pastors, church leaders, and non-professional counselors with everything they need to establish a program for lay counseling. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated in light of fresh research and outlines a practical training resource that can be used to train and equip lay counselors. Filled with useful forms and questionnaires, it also provides a helpful and comprehensive survey of the programs and resources that are currently available. Tables, charts, required reading, and form templates are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Eric T. Scalise, Siang-Yang Tan (Author), Jeff Durham, John Behrens (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Jeff Durham