"Using Paul's radical letter to the Philippians as his road map, Matt Chandler forsakes the trendy to invite readers into authentic Christian maturity.The short book of Philippians is one of the most quoted in the Bible, yet Paul wrote it not for the popular sound bites, but to paint a picture of a mature Christian faith. While many give their lives to Jesus, few then go on to live a life of truly vibrant faith.In this disruptively inspi ..."
"The Reformers viewed the gospel as not merely one thing among many in the life of a church but rather the means by which the church exists. When the gospel is rightly declared and applied to God s people, the church becomes a creature of the Word. She understands, embraces, and lives out the reality of Christ s birth, life, death, and resurrection in more than her doctrinal statement. The gospel impacts all the church is and does. "Crea ..."
Take Heart(1stEdition) Christian Courage in the Age of Unbelief by MattChandler, David Roark Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2018 by The Good Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-78498-316-1, ISBN: 1-78498-316-0
"Christendom is dead. But maybe that's a good thing...The Christian culture that has underpinned Western society for centuries has been eroded. We're now at the point where to disagree with people on issues such as marriage and sexuality, is seen as hateful. Christians are no longer seen as honorable, but as bigots. But history testifies that the more people try to destroy Christianity, the more it grows. So we are entering an exciting p ..."
"Too few people attending church today, even those in evangelical churches, are exposed to the gospel explicitly. Sure, many will hear about Jesus, and about being good and avoiding bad, but the gospel message simply isn’t there—at least not in its specificity and its fullness.Inspired by the needs of both the overchurched and the unchurched, and bolstered by the common neglect of the explicit gospel within Christianity, Matt Chandler ha ..."
"Everyone's idea of discipleship is different. Some people emphasize evangelism--sharing their faith. Still others promote a hierarchical system for spiritual growth, a way for older Christians to pass on best practices to younger believers. Yet, both ideas are incomplete. Real discipleship is so much more. Avoiding extremes and evaluating motives, Jonathan Dodson insists on a way of following Jesus that re-centers discipleship on the go ..."
Am I Called?(1stEdition) The Summons to Pastoral Ministry by Dave Harvey, MattChandler Pastor, MattChandler Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2012 by Crossway Books Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2748-7, ISBN: 1-4335-2748-0
"[CDATA]Many men have the skills to lead a church, but only some are called. Dave Harvey helps men considering pastoral ministry to see God’s active role in the process of discerning their calling. God’s Word offers a clear framework for evaluating one’s call, especially within the context of community. Harvey offers six diagnostic questions to help prospective pastors process their calling, and what they should be doing now if they aren ..."
Gospel Deeps(1stEdition) Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus by Jared C. Wilson, MattChandler Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2012 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-2640-4, ISBN: 1-4335-2640-9
"While pastoring for the past fifteen years, Jared Wilson has become known in contemporary evangelicalism for his passionate, gospel-centered writing and teaching. Following Wilson’s well-received publication of Gospel Wakefulness, he writes Gospel Deeps as a “next step” to establishing the need for astonishment, which begins by looking at the astonishing things God has done in and through Christ. Wilson holds up the gospel like a diamon ..."
"If you've ever wanted to know more about modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, and lighting in Autodesk's 3ds Max, then this is the book for you. The tutorials in "3ds Max Projects" deal with diverse topics including modeling characters and vehicles for beginners, character rigging, animation and topology, blending 3D and photography, and FX particles and dynamics. Written by top industry artists including the award-winning Matt Chan ..."
Philippians Study Guide(1stEdition) To Live Is Christ and to Die Is Gain by MattChandler (2013-05-04) by MattChandler Paperback, 101 Pages, Published 2013 by The Hub ISBN-13: 978-1-928828-36-5, ISBN: 1-928828-36-1
"The story begins in Philippi. Where Paul introduces three individuals that were all enslaved by the kind of things we often choose over the Gospel.
Lydia, the Business Executive
The Little Slave Girl
The Hard Working Jailer
Their lives portray dysfunction and emptiness but are totally transformed by the Gospel. True joy and Christ's love begin to live within them, giving them a life of purpose.
In fact, Paul himself was enslaved and ..."
"Small Group Series by Matt Chandler. Trusted Teaching. Easy to use Study Guide. A recipe for life change. Join Matt Chandler, Teaching Pastor of The Village Church in Dallas, TX, as he walks us through this most intimate of all Paul s letters and paints a beautiful picture of what it is to be a mature Christian. The story begins in Philippi where Paul introduces three individuals that were all enslaved by the kind of things that we ofte ..."
Handle with Care(1stEdition) How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry by Lore Ferguson Wilbert, MattChandler Hardcover, 264 Pages, Published 2020 by B&H Books ISBN-13: 978-1-5359-6233-9, ISBN: 1-5359-6233-X
"Our culture is in a time when reports of inappropriate touch are commonplace. In the church, we’re not doing much better. On one hand, we give side hugs or instate six-inch rules. On the other, we find out—almost daily—about sexual misconduct, affairs, and abuse inflicted within our own walls. Singles are staying single longer, dating is wrought with angst over purity, and marriages struggle to not interpret all forms of touch as sexu ..."
"The Bible's storyline is grand in its sweep, beautiful in its form, and unified in its message. However, many of us still struggle both to understand and to best communicate how the Old and New Testaments fit together, especially in relation to the person and work of Jesus Christ. Eight prominent evangelical pastors and scholars demonstrate what it looks like to preach Christ from the Old Testament in this collection of expositions of ..."
"Increasingly, church leaders are recognizing the power and beauty of the multi-ethnic church. Yet, more than a good idea, it’s a biblical, first-century standard with far-reaching evangelistic potential. How can your church overcome the obstacles to become a healthy multi-ethnic community of faith? And why should you even try? In Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church (formerly titled Ethnic Blends), Dr. Mark DeYmaz provides an up-close- ..."
"Just because you go to church doesn't mean that you are exposed (or exposing others) to the gospel explicitly. Sure, most people talk about Jesus, and about being good and avoiding bad, but the gospel message simply isn't there--at least not in its specificity and its fullness.Inspired by the needs of both the overchurched and the unchurched, and bolstered by the common neglect of the explicit gospel within Christianity, popular pastor ..."
The Mingling of Souls(1stEdition) God's Design for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Redemption by Pastor ChandlerMatt, Jared C. Wilson Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2015 by David C. Cook ISBN-13: 978-1-4347-0686-7, ISBN: 1-4347-0686-9