New Releases by Tony Evans

"Does it really matter what I say?" Your greatest weapon—for good or evil—is in your mouth. From bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans comes a compelling resource to help you learn to tame your tongue. With life-changing insights shared through engaging lessons and anecdotes, you''ll learn what the Bible teaches about talking: Discover the power of the spoken word to bolster your faith when you''re doubting. Discern what should or shouldn''t be said so that you honor God with your speech. Develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom even in tough circumstances. Get inspired by Tony''s teaching on the tongue and model with your mouth the character of God. Don''t let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.

Do Your Words Create a Mess...or a Legacy? Dig deep into the Bible''s life-changing truths about the tongue in this companion workbook to the Watch Your Mouth DVD series from Dr. Tony Evans. You''ll discover how to be victorious with your voice, honor God with your mouth, and avoid wrecking relationships with your words. Prepare your heart and mind for a dynamic study on the power of speech as you work through sections such as... Video Group Discussion—questions to promote reflection and conversation Group Bible Exploration—relevant Scripture passages to read and discuss On Your Own—activities to complete for further personal study Recommended Reading—corresponding chapter suggestions for Tony''s book Watch Your Mouth What you say can make a huge difference to others—and to your own quality of life. Learn how to surrender your words to God so your mouth can truly minister to the world around you. This interactive workbook is designed for use with the Watch Your Mouth DVD.

Shape Your Speech— Shape Your Life Perfect for group or individual study, this companion guide to Watch Your Mouth by Dr. Tony Evans will help you take to heart the Bible''s life-changing truths about your words. Get everything you need to prompt further growth and discussion, including... Subject Summaries—short overviews of the main points of each chapter Reflections—questions and suggested Bible reading for pondering the lessons Application—deeper questions and exercises to apply the lessons to your life Scripture Memorization and Interaction—specific verses to study and rewrite As you complete each step in this guide to Tony''s teaching on the tongue, you''ll discover what it really means to glorify God with your mouth.

Have you ever wished you could take back something you said? Undo a poor choice you made? Erase a painful memory? Unfortunately, you can''t erase the mistakes in your past. But God can do something even better—He can use those fumbles to transform your life and lead you into the incredible destiny He has planned for you. Bestselling author Tony Evans provides encouraging proof straight from the Bible: Sarah was a doubter, Jacob was a deceiver, Moses was a murderer, Rahab was a harlot, Samson was a player, Jonah was a rebel, Esther was a diva, Peter was an apostate... and yet God turned each of their lives around in a big way. In fact, they''re among the Bible''s greatest heroes! What might God do with your life—imperfections and all? It''s not too late to find out and get back on track to experiencing God''s very best for you.

Do you want to sense God''s encouragement, comfort, and love for you every day? Dr. Tony Evans reveals that as you give these things away to others, you will personally experience them with God in a new way. Jesus empowers His church to be His hands and feet in the world today—to share His life in your horizontal relationships. Dr. Evans demonstrates how you can become a horizontal Jesus—a channel of God''s blessings to everyone around you—using several "one another" passages of Scripture, including... Love one another (John 13:34)., Welcome one another (1 Peter 4:9)., Encourage one another (Hebrews 3:13)., Forgive one another (Colossians 3:13)., Accept one another (Romans 15:7)., Restore one another (Galatians 6:1-2)., As you fulfill your God-given destiny to be a conduit of God''s grace, you will experience His flow of life in and through you like never before.

Horizontal Jesus by bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans encourages you to confirm your vertical love of God by loving others—becoming horizontal Jesus to the people God has put in your life. To help live out the horizontal Jesus message, this useful study guide will offer a chapter-by-chapter review of the book with Scriptures, questions to answer, and suggestions for practical application. Perfect for group or individual study.

From bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans, author of Victory in Spiritual Warfare comes a month-long journey to overcoming unforgiveness. It happened so long ago....and yet here you are, still harboring unforgiveness for that devastating offense. Maybe it was a loved one who betrayed you...or someone you barely knew. Perhaps it''s even God you''re still blaming for your bitterness. The good news is that you no longer need to hold on to that festering wound. In just 30 days, you can be free from that heavy weight of offense you''ve carried so long. Allow Dr. Evans to come alongside and gently lead you through some specific steps to victory over unforgiveness. All you have to lose is your pain.

Emotional strongholds come in all shapes and sizes—doubt, rejection, poor self-esteem, pride, stubbornness, a victim mentality, or defeatism. Which of these are you battling? Which ones are undermining your confidence and eroding your spiritual strength? Tearing down emotional strongholds so they no longer dominate your thoughts and actions can come only through an intentional alignment of your thoughts with God''s truth in the Bible. Join Dr. Tony Evans in examining key emotional strongholds and their corresponding biblical truths that you can declare and apply to bring victory into your life.

As one of the country''s most respected evangelical leaders, pastor and author Tony Evans challenges "tweens" (ages 8 to 12) to explore what the armor of God is all about. He understands that Christian kids want to be stronger, more confident, and skilled at living an exciting God-centered life, and so he presents the unvarnished truth. Tony Evans gives kids a plan for success by explaining: Scripture reveals who''s behind the world''s traps and snares and how to resist him. God offers all Christians a powerful suit of armor and mighty weapons. The suit includes a belt of truth and helmet of salvation to wear and shield of faith to carry into the battle. When every piece of God''s armor is worn correctly, the enemy is defeated and Christians finish victorious. By learning how to dress in the armor God provides, preteens are able to speak the truth, stand firm in the faith, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Daily readings to align you with God''s great agenda It seems that everyone has an agenda. People have plans, programs, things they want to accomplish, and the way they want to accomplish them. God has an agenda too, something He wants to accomplish His way. This agenda, according to Scripture, is God''s Kingdom, which is an alternative to the kingdom of this world. God''s people are not limited by the choices the world offers but are called to live according to God''s kingdom agenda. Dr. Tony Evans adapts the core themes of his legacy work The Kingdom Agenda: Life Under God into a format to be read daily—365 devotions to challenge, encourage, and inspire readers to live according to God''s agenda in every area of life.

When Life Gets Too Hard to Stand, Kneel You are called to be a prayer warrior. But which name should you call upon? God has more than one name—each represents a different aspect of His character. When you know which name to call, you will pray more effectively, and more specifically to your need. In this book, Dr. Tony Evans provides tools to transform your prayer life as you get to know God in new ways. You will... experience God as Jehovah Jireh, "the Lord will provide." allow God to be El Simchatch Gili, "God my exceeding joy." make God Your Jehovah Ori, "the Lord my light." know peace through Jehovah Shalon, "the Lord our peace." take God as your power source as Jehovah Uzzi, "the Lord my strength." make wiser decisions by sitting at the feet of Peleh Yo''etz, "Wonderful Counselor." Revitalize your prayer life by connecting your needs with the characteristics of God''s names!

If you miss grown-up conversations —or cuddling with someone other than your toddler— this book is for you. Single parents have the toughest job in the world. The obstacles can feel overwhelming, and 24 hours in a day never seems to be enough time to take care of children, home, and all the other items on an endless to-do list. It’s exhausting! Add to the exhaustion feelings of vulnerability and loneliness, thoughts of never having a mate, the fear of the future for children left with no father or mother, and the lack of personal time—and it can just seem too much. No doubt being a single parent is very difficult, but there is also hope and joy that comes in this season. Dr. Evans gives you the encouraging reminder that you are not alone! God can—and will—help you live a satisfying life and succeed in parenting. There is hope and help for the single parent; discover it today.

Many singles are often overlooked or marginalized in our Christian culture and churches, but this isn’t how God sees them. He places a very high value on His singles, and we should too. Taking truths from 1 Corinthians 7, Dr. Evans shares three vital principles for singles: How to wait on the Lord and his timing and direction, how to work for God and experience the satisfaction of fulfilling your personal calling in life, and what it means to be wedded in the Lord, whether that is through an eventual marriage or through your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Dr. Evans writes to a variety of types of singles, the: Decidedly single Never married Divorced Separated Widowed Single parent In this hope-filled and popular title, Dr. Tony Evans encourages us to embrace the often unheard biblically-based truth about singlehood: Being single is more desirable for a Christian than being married!

There is a crisis in America today. Families are failing, the divorce rate is rising, marriage is being re-defined, and roles are no longer properly understood. And because of this crisis, far too many of our nation’s children are growing up without a proper blueprint of the family. They are growing up without answers to questions like, “How do I become a man” or “What does a good wife look like?” There are answers to this crisis, and there is a road map to becoming a family under God. One Family Under God: Preserving the Home as God Intended will unveil the foundational issues within our homes and point you to lasting solutions. Dr. Tony Evans will help you understand the concept and importance of family as God intended and how the state of the family directly impacts our nation.

“His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known…” Ephesians 3:10 Churches have been uniquely called to impact our society for good. In this timely digital eBook, Dr. Tony Evans offers "the plan" we have all been looking for to not only bring about racial unity in our country but to also restore our communities. He unveils a local model for the church that will impact your community and effect change in the lives of many. This step-by-step plan is sure to transform communities, and our nation.

God’s kingdom isn’t just about theology and church. It isn’t just a quaint religious idea or an obscure theological concept. It is about a whole new way of seeing the world and your place in it. Tony Evans'' legacy work, The Kingdom Agenda offers a fresh and powerful vision that will help you think differently about your life, your relationships, and your walk with God. When you start with a Kingdom agenda, living in relationship with the true King, and embracing your place in His Kingdom, nothing will ever be the same. In these pages we’ll explore how, under God, this kingdom vision: Helps you find greater purpose for your life. Guides your family toward Him. Deepens your understanding of God’s use of the church. Changes the way you think about politics, culture, and philosophy. Join Dr. Tony Evans, one of the greatest Bible teachers of our time, as he unfolds this biblical and practical approach to life—an approach that has the power to change people, families, neighborhoods, churches, and even nations. Discover the power of the Kingdom agenda.

The author of Victory in Spiritual Warfare shows readers the importance of discovering their own God-given purpose and helps them discover the reasons why they were uniquely created. Original. 25,000 first printing.

Have a life of financial victory. “Stewardship? What’s that got to do with me?” you might ask. Tony Evans explains that all we think we own really belongs to God. And when we think of “our” money that way, we can learn to be good stewards, or managers, of what has been entrusted to us. Living in Financial Victory carefully lays out how we should approach the vital topic of money in the areas of: Stewardship — Using what we have to further God’s kingdom agenda Rewards — The blessings and benefits of doing it God’s way Victory — Overcoming debt and financial bondage Tony Evans will help you discover the answers to everyday financial issues by showing you that God has a purpose for your money. Take the journey through this concise and practical book.

Enjoy these SAMPLE pages from Activating the Power of the Cross- Without a proper understanding of the power that was granted to believers through the cross, it is difficult for the Christian to truly benefit from and maximize its authority while on earth. The cross accomplished eternal security for those who place their faith in Christ alone; however, what is often overlooked are the accomplishments of the cross that are to be carried out on earth. In his unique style, Dr. Evans examines the cross in such a way as to bring hope into the hearts of each reader while giving them practical tools for leveraging all God intended and achieved at Calvary.

Readers will find hope and encouragement in these short and vibrant daily devotions from Dr. Tony Evans. In this uplifting devotional, Dr. Evans offers a daily reading for Monday through Friday and one for the weekend—all compact, powerful, and designed to reach the readers'' deepest need. Each entry includes a relevant Scripture reading for the day. This daily touchstone for growing Christians will be a constant companion for the reader and will make the perfect gift for any special occasion.

There are many views today on morality, relativity and right and wrong. Dr. Tony Evans refuses to let the voice of God be drowned out amidst the clamor of the crowd. In the age where people can get a “no-fault” divorce (When is it ever nobody’s fault?) believers who claim to live by God’s word cannot dodge the issue: we cannot skip it, run from it, or ignore it. God has spoken clearly on this subject and while it is far from easy to address, it must be dealt with. Combining a high view of marriage, compassion, and biblical authority, Tony Evans gives invaluable insight into divorce and remarriage as he explores real-life fears and questions by looking at the issue from God’s vantage point, not from our emotional one.

Morality. Relativity. Right and Wrong. The issues we face are complicated and everyone has an opinion. But who has the answer when it comes to sexual issues? Sex dominates our popular culture to a degree we''ve never seen before and unrestricted sex is being touted as a shortcut to personal fulfillment and satisfaction - but it''s a counterfeited and cheapened imitation of the real thing. Respected pastor Tony Evans refuses to let the voice of God be drowned out amidst the clamor of the crowd. Discover what God says in His word regarding why your sexuality is important and why sexual immorality is devastating. Discover how to maintain purity and enjoy true intimacy in marriage - the real fulfillment and satisfaction that God intended.

You know the story: God told Abraham he would become a great nation. Then he told him to sacrifice his own (and only) son, Isaac. Abraham obeyed God and was about to kill Isaac—when God intervened. This is a classic ''between a rock and a hard place'' situation. So how was Abraham able to obey in the face of losing it all? Or to bring it closer to home—what would you have done? In this powerful book, Tony Evans reveals what to do when your love for God is tested. According to Evans, “When you don’t know God, or when you either forget or dismiss what is true about Him, then you don’t know how to respond…” Moving through passages in both the Old and New Testaments, Evans makes a powerful case for obedient living as the key to an abundant life.

"Most people today view marriage as a means of looking for love, happiness, and fulfillment. Make no mistake about it, those things are important. Those things are critical. They are just not the most critical." -Tony Evans Marriage Matters paints a picture of what it means to have a happy marriage-as God defines happiness. By examining the nature of the covenant and the purpose of marriage, Tony Evans gives steps to developing and maintaining a healthy relationship. In his approachable style, Dr. Evans explains the origins, order, and operation of marriage in its relation to Scripture. If the profound fruits of your marriage have turned into something mundane or the validity of the covenant of marriage eludes you, then join Tony Evans in figuring out why Marriage Matters.

Picture this: it’s Saturday afternoon, and you’re putting the finishing touches on tomorrow’s sermon. You’ve been thinking, researching, and praying about this message all week, and thankfully, feel prepared. That is, except for one small detail—you aren’t sure how to begin. For more than 30 years, Tony Evans has been connecting with audiences around the world. Now his tools are available for you. Don’t leave your listeners to connect the dots. Let Tony Evans’ Book of Illustrations help you illustrate your point in a way they can’t forget.

Tony Evans leads readers on a journey through the eyes of the disciples, revealing how God''s gift of the Holy Spirit turned them from quivering cowards into bold martyrs who built His church and changed the world. In the same way, the unchanging power of the Spirit can ignite a fire in readers'' lives today -- transforming them from sleepwalkers into wide-awake witnesses for Him. Dr. Evans shows how the power of the Spirit brings wisdom, freedom, and joy to the Christian -- as well as glory to God''s kingdom -- and how holy habits can keep readers plugged in to the eternal source of spiritual power. Jesus said, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” What kind of difference is the Holy Spirit of God making in your daily life? You’ve probably heard confusing, often conflicting information about who the Spirit is and what He does. You may feel disconnected from Him, even as you long to experience His dynamic presence and power. Here is the practical help you’ve been looking for. With clear, simple teaching straight from the Word of God, Tony Evans shows you how to intimately know the Holy Spirit—His fruit, His power, His guidance—for a life of victory and joy.

Do you want to be challenged to deepen your understanding of the characteristics and requirements of Almighty God? The Understanding God Series contains the bulk of Pastor Tony Evans'' compelling and hard-hitting resources on the essentials about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, and prophecy. Now available in paperback, readers will not want to be without a single book in the series by this popular and powerful speaker and author.What are the central precepts a person should know to fully follow Christ? As only he can, Tony Evans very clearly presents what he terms ''four absolute necessities'' to following the Lord. Readers will be led into a more intense, passionate walk with Christ as they come to understand what''s required.

Do you want to be challenged to deepen your understanding of the characteristics and requirements of Almighty God? The Understanding God Series contains the bulk of Pastor Tony Evans'' compelling and hard-hitting resources on the essentials about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, and prophecy. Now available in paperback, readers will not want to be without a single book in the series by this popular and powerful speaker and author.Jesus'' parables and teaching come alive in this sweeping study of the four gospels. Tony Evans shines fresh light on the words of Jesus, giving readers a more personal understanding of Christ''s personality and His work on earth.

New in paperback from the Understanding God series. Tony Evans encourages people who have read only portions of the Word to discover its transforming power. He explains the uniqueness of the Bible, how it came to be written, and the blessings and promises it contains. In his down-to-earth style, Evans encourages readers to open their Bibles and their hearts to God''s message.

Tony Evans defines the church in vibrant terms: it is a continuation of Christ''s incarnation. As such, it is the most important spiritual institution in human history. He helps the church discover its identity and purpose for existence, and provides believers a biblically healthy context in which to grow and live out their lives. This book will inspire you to help make your place of worship all that God intends it to be.