John Ortberg: 48 books
by John Ortberg
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
We all have stuff—and stuff is important. Our homes, jobs, hobbies, wardrobe, and toys make this life more enjoyable. But if our entire perspective is colored by our “things” we lose sight of the temporal nature of all that we have. This easy-to-read gift book leads the reader to consider what’s...
by John Ortberg
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Let’s face it: making decisions is hard—especially when it comes to the big stuff like, Should I marry this person? Am I in the wrong job? What should I do with my life? We know that God has a plan for us, but how are we supposed to know what that plan is?
In What Is God’s Will for My...
Water-Walking
Discovering and Obeying Your Call to Radical Discipleship
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2019
You’re only one step away from the adventure of your life.
In this abridgement of his bestselling book, If You Want to Walk on Water You Have to Get Out of the Boat, John Ortberg invites you to do with God’s help what you could never do on your own—step out of your comfort zone and step...
by John Ortberg
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2018
What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
Some people think that salvation is merely about meeting the minimal entrance requirements needed to get into heaven when they die. But that’s not how Jesus talked about it. Rightly understood, salvation is an invitation to know God and to experience His presence,...
1 John
Love Each Other
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
When God pours out his love, our parched lives are revived and our thirsty souls satisfied. What is the secret of receiving more of God's love and of giving it freely to others? The book of I John calls us back to the basics of loving God and one another. Do you long to experience God's mercy and...
Who Is This Man?
The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
Jesus' impact on our world is highly unlikely, widely inescapable, largely unknown, and decidedly double-edged. It is unlikely in light of the severe limitations of his earthly life; it is inescapable because of the range of impact; it is unknown because history doesn't connect dots; and it is doubled-edged...
Daniel
Pursuing Integrity
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Stand Strong in Life’s Furnaces How do you respond when the bottom drops out? What happens to your character quotient when things don’t go the way you planned? How do you react when the temperature is rising, you are under attack, and God seems far away? Daniel discovered that the furnace experiences...
by John Ortberg, Kevin & Sherry Harney
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2009
Six-session small group studies to build true community within the church and among the worldParables: Jesus, the wisest man who ever lived, had much to say about God, the human heart, the future, life, anger, love, and everything that mattered. Digging into the treasure trove of the wisdom and truth...
Grace
An Invitation to a Way of Life
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Many Christians have an easier time being saved by grace than they do living in grace every day. But grace is at the center of the life God calls us to--and reflects the heart of the One who calls.These studies in Grace will help you make the connection between grace as a remote biblical concept and...
by John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson, Judson Poling
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2009
Gifted--that’s you! Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant’s heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church,...
God Is Closer Than You Think
This Can Be the Greatest Moment of Your Life Because This Moment Is the Place Where You Can Meet God
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2009
There are two works of art that help me think about the presence of God. The first is the painting of God on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Apparently one of the messages that Michelangelo wanted to convey is God’s great desire to reach out to and be with the person he has created. If you look...
Groups
The Life-Giving Power of Community
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Community is God’s idea. Only in community can we know and be known, love and be loved, celebrate others and be celebrated by them. And only through close, transparent relationships can we be transformed as individuals.Groups invites you to enjoy the rewards--and embrace the risks--of community....
by John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson, Judson Poling
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2009
What would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. That’s exactly what God has in mind for you! You’ll find out how in Growth. Through personal...
1 and 2 Samuel
Growing a Heart for God
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Written by the dynamic leaders of church ministry across the country, this series explores life-changing topics from a biblical perspective. New Community guides don’t force small groups to choose between Bible study and building community. Just the opposite. Each study delves deeply into Scripture...