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Guides pastors and church leaders towards excellence in their ministry and balance in all aspects of their personal life.The information and advice in this book encapsulates more than 25 years of author and pastor O. S. Hawkins' ministry. As a seasoned pastor, Hawkins is highly invested in the cutting edge of church growth and in the day-to-day lives of those who "shepherd the flock."The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living offers guidance on a wide range of topics from pastoral ministry to personal care. A great source of encouragement and counsel for anyone in church leadership, each chapter features a:PracticalPoint or "how-to" advice for handling a specific topic.PressurePoint with cautions about potential problems or conflicts that can arise.PulpitPoint that establishes the biblical basis of a chapter's topic.PersonalPoint for the reader to make personal applications in the future.Serving God through ministry is demanding and often underappreciated work—even for those who labor at it with dedication and determination. This pastor's manual provides new and seasoned pastors alike with a wealth of both spiritual and practical advice distilled from a lifetime of personal experience.

365 Devotions to Unlock the Blessings in God's WordGod's Word is filled with blessings and insights that encourage, comfort, and bring joy. Delve into the riches of Scripture through The Believer’s Code, and find each day's devotional, including Scripture, a daily reading, and a Code Word. The unique Code Words offer a challenge and practical suggestion to put your faith in action.All author royalties from the book are donated to Mission:Dignity, an organization that supports retired pastors and their spouses living near the poverty level.

Biblical stories and powerful testimonies that encourage faith in God's plan for your life.In Your Life is God's Story, pastor and teacher Tim Dilena guides readers through the faith-building journeys of eleven Bible characters whose ordinary and painful experiences led to unforeseen results. Alongside the Bible stories are powerful testimonies from Tim and people in his life.Your Life is God's Story gives readers a new set of lenses to view experiences and events in life with hope. The hope is seeing how God gets ordinary people to their intended destinies. Readers will gain a renewed passion for persevering through life's challenges to trust God's process.Together, they illustrate how God has a perfect plan for everyone.Your Life is God's Story includes:Stories from 11 biblical people whose destinies were unclear throughout most of their livesExperiences of ordinary believers who have trusted the process, living through big trouble and getting to the other side to give praise to GodQuestions for further reflection and study at the end of every chapter

You can have a new beginning.In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), O.S. Hawkins, bestselling author of the Code series, draws on the book of Nehemiah to show how each of us can begin again when we look to God for help. Whether we have suffered broken relationships, integrity missteps, devastating loss, or any other setback, it is never too late to rebuild our lives!Nehemiah understood this truth when he called on the Lord for insight during his people’s hard times. He was an ordinary man who applied principles from God that enabled him to rebuild a broken city wall and, in the process, rebuild a lot of broken hopes. Nehemiah left behind some secrets of his success–a sort of hidden “code”–which can become a fountain of hope and strength to us. Nehemiah’s message across the centuries is plain and powerful: it is never too late for a new beginning!The Nehemiah Code Study Guide includes video teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and weekly personal study and reflection materials.Sessions include:Get Started RightBuild a Team SpiritLet Go Without Letting UpPersevere Through DifficultiesNever Cut What Can Be UntiedFinish StrongDesigned for use with The Nehemiah Code Video Study (9780310099901), sold separately.

You can have a new beginning.In this six-session video Bible study, O.S. Hawkins, bestselling author of the Code series, draws on the book of Nehemiah to show how each of us can begin again when we look to God for help. Whether we have suffered broken relationships, integrity missteps, devastating loss, or any other setback, it is never too late to rebuild our lives!Nehemiah understood this truth when he called on the Lord for insight during his people’s hard times. He was an ordinary man who applied principles from God that enabled him to rebuild a broken city wall and, in the process, rebuild a lot of broken hopes. Nehemiah left behind some secrets of his success–a sort of hidden “code”–which can become a fountain of hope and strength to us. Nehemiah’s message across the centuries is plain and powerful: it is never too late for a new beginning!Sessions include:Get Started RightBuild a Team SpiritLet Go Without Letting UpPersevere Through DifficultiesNever Cut What Can Be UntiedFinish Strong This pack contains one study guide and one DVD.

Jesus gets attention not with exclamation marks, but with question marks.Jesus was always asking questions. Whether with a small group or large crowd, Jesus opened hearts and minds by asking questions that grasped attention and made one think. In The Jesus Code, author O. S. Hawkins poses fifty-two thought-provoking questions found throughout the Bible that believers should be able to answer as they grow in their faith and share their faith with others. Each question features a devotional thought to help readers find answers and promote further reflection.Sample questions include: What does the Lord require of you?Where can I go from Your Spirit?Who is my neighbor?What is your life? A vapor that appears and vanishes away?Why do you seek the living among the dead?Will a man rob God? As with The Joshua Code, all royalties will go to Mission:Dignity, whose mission supports retired pastors and their wives (or widows) living near poverty level.Features & Benefits:Includes 52 thought-provoking questions and answersHandsome burnished leathersoft binding for a rich, classic lookThis release follows peak of O.S. Hawkins’ book, The Joshua Code with sales of more than 150,000 unitsAll author royalties go toward Mission:Dignity, an organization that supports retired pastors and their spouses living near the poverty level

The Bible says that God has “assigned to you an area of influence” (2 Corinthians 10:13). The question is what will you do with it?In his newest book VIP, O.S. Hawkins takes readers through what it takes to create a life of Influence--vision, integrity, and purpose. Through inspirational stories, biblical examples, and charged challenges towards greatness, O.S. Hawkins illuminates a path for you to uncover what it is going to take for you to become a VIP.Following the great success of his books The Joshua Code and The James Code, VIP is the next step on your journey toward the life God has for you.

Who isn't in need of a new beginning? Bestselling author O. S. Hawkins knows that whether it be broken relationships, integrity missteps, or loss, most of us will spend some or much of the next year trying to restore something. The good news is . . . it’s never too late for a new beginning.Hawkins, with more than 550,000 books sold, now turns his eye to another biblical hero in The Nehemiah Code. Nehemiah was a civil servant from 2,500 years ago who applied principles found in the Bible for insight during hard times, help to start again, and encouragement to rebuild a life.The Nehemiah Code dives into a theme that will resonate deeply with a wide variety of readers - insight during hard times, help to start again, and encouragement to rebuild a life. Topics include: Taking personal responsibilityMoving out of your comfort zoneRebuilding team spiritHolding those around you accountableDoing what is rightFinishing strongAll author royalties go toward Mission:Dignity, an organization that supports retired pastors and their spouses living near the poverty level.

Descubre el secreto que Josué les dio a los israelitas para la prosperidad y el éxito con cincuenta y dos capítulos diseñados para guiarte en un viaje de un año. Pasarás cada semana memorizando y meditando en un versículo de las Escrituras para que se convierta en una parte viva de tu propio ser.Los israelitas finalmente poseían tierras y la oportunidad de comenzar de nuevo. Su líder, Josué, habló sabiamente sobre cómo seguir la ley de Dios y cómo tener éxito. Josué 1:8 dice: «Recita siempre el libro de la ley y medita en él de día y de noche; cumple con cuidado todo lo que en él está escrito. Así prosperarás y tendrás éxito».La clave de Josué es un desafío para mantener la Palabra en nuestra boca a través de la memorización y en nuestros corazones a través de la meditación «día y noche». Los temas en este devocional incluyen:la graciala tentaciónlos tres niveles de oraciónel fruto del Espíritu y másLos bosquejos en cada capítulo también pueden ser usados por el pastor ocupado o el maestro de la Biblia para guiar a sus miembros. La Palabra de Dios es poderosa y fructífera cuando es estudiada y aplicada por todos, los jóvenes y los creyentes experimentados por igual.The Joshua CodeDiscover the secret Joshua gave the Israelites for prosperity and success with fifty-two chapters designed to guide you on a year-long journey. You will spend each week memorizing and meditating on a Scripture verse so that it becomes a living part of your own being.The Israelites finally had land and the opportunity to start anew. Their leader, Joshua, spoke wisely about how to follow God’s law and how to be successful. Joshua 1:8 says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” The Joshua CodeTM is a challenge to keep the Word in our mouths through memorization and in our hearts through meditation “day and night.” Topics in this devotional include:GraceTemptationThe three levels of prayerFruit of the Spirit and moreThe outlines in each chapter can also be used by the busy pastor or Bible teacher for guiding their members. God’s Word is powerful and profitable when studied and applied by anyone, the young and the seasoned believer alike.

Comprenderá la presencia de Jesús en el Antiguo Testamento de una manera nueva, mientras viaja con el pastor O. S. Hawkins a través de cada libro de la Biblia.A menudo asumimos que Jesús solo está en el Nuevo Testamento. Incluso pensamos en Él de manera diferente que «el Dios del Antiguo Testamento». Sin embargo, Cristo aparece en todos los libros de la Biblia, a veces en palabras, a veces en la sombra, a veces en la profecía. Como Jesús se reveló a los dos discípulos en el camino a Emaús, se le puede encontrar «en todas las Escrituras» (Lucas 24:27). Y a medida que aprendemos a encontrar a Jesús en cada versículo, también nos damos cuenta de su presencia constante en nuestras vidas.En La clave de la Biblia, el autor más vendido de La clave de Josué, O. S. Hawkins, nos lleva del Génesis al Apocalipsis mientras ilumina las Escrituras a través de la luz de Cristo. Porque toda la Biblia, y toda la vida, de hecho, se trata de Jesús. En Éxodo, Él es el Cordero de la Pascua. En Deuteronomio, Él es el pan de vida. En Cantar de los Cantares, Él es nuestro novio.¿Cómo crece nuestra comprensión de Dios como proveedor al comprender la voluntad de Abraham de sacrificar a Isaac? ¿Qué tiene que ver el cordón escarlata de Rahab en el libro de Josué con el sacrificio de Jesús en la cruz? ¿Cómo se relaciona la referencia de Jesús a sí mismo como el Buen Pastor con los Salmos, y qué nos enseña eso sobre el carácter de Dios?Cuando buscamos a Jesús en toda la Biblia, encontramos vida. No solo vida eterna en el entonces y allí, sino vida abundante en el aquí y ahora. Únase a O. S. Hawkins en esta hermosa exploración de las profundidades de las Escrituras. Cuando vea la historia redentora de Jesús desde la creación hasta la eternidad, se acercará al Dios que lo ha amado desde el principio.The Bible CodeWe often assume Jesus is only in the New Testament. We even think of Him differently than "the God of the Old Testament." Yet Christ appears in every book of the Bible, sometimes in words, sometimes in shadow, sometimes in prophecy. As Jesus revealed to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, He can be found "in all the Scriptures" (Luke 24:27). And as we learn to find Jesus in every verse, we realize His constant presence in our lives as well.In The Bible Code, bestselling author of The Joshua Code, O. S. Hawkins, takes us from Genesis to Revelation as he illuminates Scripture through the light of Christ. Because all of the Bible, and all of life for that matter, is about Jesus. In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb. In Deuteronomy, He is the Bread of Life. In Song of Solomon, He is our Bridegroom.How does our understanding of God as provider grow through understanding Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac? What does Rahab's scarlet cord in the book of Joshua have to do with Jesus' sacrifice on the cross? How does Jesus' reference to Himself as the Good Shepherd relate to the Psalms, and what does that teach us about God's character?As we seek Jesus in the whole Bible, we find life. Not just eternal life in the then and there, but abundant life in the here and now. Join O. S. Hawkins in this beautiful exploration into the depths of Scripture. As you see Jesus' redemptive story from Creation to eternity, you will draw closer to the God who has loved you from the beginning.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to celebrate and share God’s love at Easter? Spend meaningful time with Jesus this Lenten season as you read through The Easter Code, from Ash Wednesday to Easter, written by bestselling author O. S. Hawkins. In this affordable paperback resource, readers will:Embark on a 40-day journey, guided by O. S. Hawkins, to prepare your heart and mind for Easter SundayEngage with a daily reflection accompanied by a Code word for the day, an encouraging Scripture, and a prayer The booklet is perfect for:Church distribution to members during Lent, Bible study groups, and worship groupsIn-person and virtual discussions during the Lenten seasonReaders to carry in their purse, tote bag, or place on their nightstand Follow the journey of Christ through the places, people, and events in His life all the way to His resurrection. The Easter Code is a meaningful way to celebrate and share God’s love at Easter.

Do you long to experience the joy and peace only found in knowing and loving our Lord? The Passion Code leads you on a 100-day journey with bestselling author O. S. Hawkins to grow closer to God and to discover that the more you know Him, the more you want to do His will.In The Passion Code readers will:embark on a 100-day journey, guided by O. S. Hawkins, to discover that God is with us, for us, and in usengage with a daily reflection accompanied by a Code word for the day, a Passion Proclamation Bible verse to apply to your life, and a prayerThis devotional is perfect for:anyone wanting to unlock the blessings of God’s WordBible study and worship groupsgifting--includes presentation page for thoughtful personalization and a beautiful ribbon markerFrom Bethlehem, where we find God with us, then to Golgotha, where we find God for us, and finally to Pentecost, where we discover that God came to take up residence in our lives, God in us. Begin your own journey of unlocking the blessings of God’s Word through The Passion Code.

Draw closer to God as you discover Jesus in every book of the Bible.We often assume Jesus is only in the New Testament. But the Bible is the Jesus Book and Christ appears in every book. The Old Testament conceals Him in type and shadow. The New Testament reveals Him in all His manifest glory. As Jesus revealed to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, He can be found “in all the Scriptures” (Luke 24:27). Jesus is the scarlet thread of redemption and can be found woven through every book in sacred Scripture. And as we learn to find Jesus in every verse, we realize His constant presence in our lives as well.In The Bible Code, bestselling author of The Joshua Code, O. S. Hawkins, takes you from Genesis to Revelation as he illuminates Scripture through the light of Christ. You will explore how:In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.In Deuteronomy, He is the Bread of Life.In Song of Solomon, He is our Bridegroom.In Romans, He is our Justifier.In Colossians, He is the Creator God.In Revelation, He is the Alpha and the Omega. This inspiring book is perfect for personal enrichment and growth, for small groups, and adult Sunday School classes, but it is also an ideal gift for loved ones and friends for:GraduationChristmasFather’s DayBirthdaysAnd other significant life events The Bible Code will take you on a journey to find Jesus in every book of the Bible. And, in finding Him, you find life…not just eternal life in the then and there, but abundant life in the here and now. And as you see Jesus’ redemptive story from Creation to eternity, you will draw closer to the God who has loved you from the beginning.

Do you have moments when you feel defeated, scared, or hopeless? Are you looking for a way to understand the work of the Holy Spirit and create a deeper relationship with Christ? Discover the power of the Holy Spirit in your life as bestselling author O. S. Hawkins leads readers on a 40-day journey from Easter to Pentecost in The Apostles’ Code.In this affordable paperback resource, readers will:Embark on a 40-day journey, guided by O. S. Hawkins, to discover the power of the Holy Spirit in their livesEngage with a daily reflection accompanied by a Code word for the day, an encouraging Scripture, and a prayer The booklet is perfect for:Church distribution to members during Ascension, Bible study groups, and worship groupsIn-person and virtual discussions of the Holy Spirit and AscensionReaders to carry in their purse, tote bag, or place on their nightstand The apostles must have felt defeated when Jesus was crucified because they abandoned Jesus and fled. Yet just a few weeks later they couldn't help but boldly speak of the things they had seen and heard. What empowered them to be willing to lay down their lives for Jesus? It was the Holy Spirit who came to live in each of them at Pentecost. And He is the same Holy Spirit who lives in each of us who trust Him for our salvation.Feel the power of the Holy Spirit in your life today, and be filled with the promise that He will never leave you or forsake you.

Do you want a richer, more robust prayer life? Your prayers are powerful! Learn how to pray with confidence, faith, and an awareness of the Holy Spirit as you draw from world-changing prayers from Scripture in this inspiring guide to a transformed spiritual life. The Prayer Code is the latest addition to O. S. Hawkins's bestselling series that includes The Joshua Code and The Jesus Code.David prayed for protection from his enemies. Jesus prayed for all believers. The early Church prayed for courage. The most powerful prayers of Scripture have one thing in common: they reflect the promises of God in His Word, promises that are available to you today, just as they were to people in the Bible.In The Prayer Code, Hawkins explores biblical prayers to equip you to pray effectively for:peace in times of changecourage to overcome your fearshealing for yourself and othersEach of the entries includes a prayer, life-guiding principles you can draw from that prayer, and a code word to help you apply those truths to your life. With its presentation page and ribbon marker, The Prayer Code makes a beautiful gift for:high school and college graduationsChristmasFather's Day and Mother's Daybirthdaysmen and women looking for fresh energy for their prayer lifeWhether you offer a prayer of confession, thanksgiving, praise, intercession, petition, or communion, you can be confident that you're praying as the Bible teaches. Transform your prayer life as you learn to pray with passion to a loving Father who longs for you to draw near.

¿Quiere una vida de oración más rica y profunda? ¡Sus oraciones son poderosas! Aprenda a orar con confianza, fe y conciencia del Espíritu Santo a partir de las oraciones de las Escrituras que cambian el mundo en esta guía inspiradora para una vida espiritual transformada. David oró para ser protegido de sus enemigos. Jesús oró por todos los creyentes. La iglesia primitiva oraba para tener valor. Las oraciones más poderosas de las Escrituras tienen algo en común: reflejan las promesas de Dios en su Palabra, promesas que están disponibles para usted hoy.En La clave de la oración, Hawkins explora las oraciones bíblicas para capacitarlo a orar efectivamente por:paz en tiempos de cambiovalor para superar sus miedossanidad para usted y para los demásCada una de las entradas incluye una oración, principios que guían la vida que puede extraer de esa oración, y una palabra clave para ayudarle a aplicar esas verdades a su vida. Con su página de presentación La clave de la oración es un hermoso regalo paragraduaciones de la escuela secundaria y de la universidadNavidadDía del Padre y de la Madrecumpleañoshombres y mujeres que buscan nuevas energías para su vida de oraciónYa sea que ofrezca una oración de confesión, de acción de gracias, de alabanza, de intercesión, de petición o de comunión, puede estar seguro de que está orando como la Biblia enseña. Transforme su vida de oración mientras aprende a orar con pasión a un Padre amoroso que anhela que se le acerque.The Prayer CodeDo you want a richer, more robust prayer life? Your prayers are powerful! Learn how to pray with confidence, faith, and an awareness of the Holy Spirit as you draw from world-changing prayers from Scripture in this inspiring guide to a transformed spiritual life. David prayed for protection from his enemies. Jesus prayed for all believers. The early Church prayed for courage. The most powerful prayers of Scripture have one thing in common: they reflect the promises of God in His Word, promises that are available to you today.In The Prayer Code, Hawkins explores biblical prayers to equip you to pray effectively for:peace in times of changecourage to overcome your fearshealing for yourself and othersEach of the entries includes a prayer, life-guiding principles you can draw from that prayer, and a code word to help you apply those truths to your life. With its presentation page The Prayer Code makes a beautiful gift for:high school and college graduationsChristmasFather's Day and Mother's Daybirthdaysmen and women looking for fresh energy for their prayer lifeWhether you offer a prayer of confession, thanksgiving, praise, intercession, petition, or communion, you can be confident that you're praying as the Bible teaches. Transform your prayer life as you learn to pray with passion to a loving Father who longs for you to draw near.

Do you trust in the promises of God you've read in the Bible? Do you live your life by them? In The Promise Code, join trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins as he dives into 40 of those promises, giving them context and meaning. Find the joy and peace that can only come through an understanding of how you can count on God's promises to be true in your own life.Learn how to:Lead a faithful Christian life by believing in God's promisesDraw nearer to God through studying what He says to be true in His WordExperience peace amid life's troubles This beautiful book will be a favorite on your bedside table, and it makes a perfect gift for:The many people who already are fans of the Code SeriesAnyone who needs a little lift in their lifeGraduations, Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day Each of the 40 entries contains a Bible promise, a reading that illuminates that promise, and a prayer that will stay with you throughout your week, helping you to remember God's promise to you.Also enjoy other O. S. Hawkins's books in this series:The Joshua Code: 52 Scriptures Every Believer Should Know The Jesus Code: 52 Scripture Questions Every Believer Should Answer The Prayer Code: 40 Scripture Prayers Every Believer Should Pray The Believer's Code: 365 Devotions to Unlock the Blessings of God's WordThe Bible Code: Finding Jesus in Every Book in the Bible

We have all experienced disappointment in relationships. Sometimes we wonder if it's even possible to have enduring, positive relationships in our homes, our work, and our communities.In The Connection Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins digs deep into the biblical book of Philemon to give us a blueprint for building life-giving relationships in every sphere of our lives. This tiny book in the New Testament is a letter the apostle Paul wrote to a wealthy businessman named Philemon on behalf of his escaped bond servant, Onesimus. Containing only 22 sentences, the book of Philemon unlocks the code to forging interpersonal connections that stand the test of time.With the practical and thoughtful Bible teaching he's known for, Dr. Hawkins reflects on every verse in Philemon in light of our relationships today. Following the style of the bestselling Code Series, The Connection Code explores:The three critical relationships each of us needHow to let others know we believe in themWhy a win-win perspective is crucial for friendshipsHow true commitment always includes forgivenessWhy finding our self-worth in Christ empowers us to love others well If you long for deep, authentic friendships in a superficial world, discover what God's plan has always been for building relationships that last in The Connection Code.

Find answers to your heart's questions about the Holy Spirit, understand His power, and embrace His work in your life today.In The Spirit Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins introduces us to the Holy Spirit: God in us, with us, and for us!Find renewed spiritual transformation as you discover:Ways the Holy Spirit appears in the Bible from Genesis to RevelationHow we know when the Spirit is at work in usWhy it matters that the Holy Spirit has been present since before the beginning of timeWhat we can learn about the Holy Spirit from the book of ActsWhat it means to be "sealed" with the Holy Spirit By unlocking the code of how the Spirit worked in the first-century church, we can understand how God longs to work in our communities and hearts today. It is He who convicts, converts, commends, commands, consoles, and ultimately completes us. The Holy Spirit is an essential part of our faith journeys—God alive in each of us!