Best Selling Books by Tony Evans

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.

Using examples from the lives of notable men and women in God’s Word, respected pastor and Bible teacher Dr. Tony Evans helps children learn what it takes to be a hero for God’s Kingdom. Kids love a good hero story, but few know that real-life heroes, the people who God uses to accomplish His purposes, are simply men and women who trusted Him and chose to do things His way. Dr. Evans uses the stories of these seven Bible heroes to teach children powerful lessons about following and serving God: Abel—giving God your best Enoch— walking with God Noah—activating your faith Abraham—passing the test Sarah—believing the impossible Moses—making the right choice Rahab—taking a risk Kids will discover how God can use them to achieve amazing things for His Kingdom!

In Kingdom Stewardship, Dr. Tony Evans inspires you to broaden your perspective of Christian stewardship. In this encouraging and challenging book, you will learn that stewardship includes how you manage all that God has given you—your time, your talents, and your treasures—to advance God’s kingdom and bring Him glory. While many stewardship books focus on managing financial resources, Tony Evans says that your finances are one small part of a much bigger calling. He teaches that God owns all things, and you are the manager of His assets. When you bring your entire life into alignment under God, you will be blessed with purpose and the abundant life that comes from living by God’s eternal principles.

Who Is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit plays the incredible role of both empowering the individual believer and the church—and as you study this awe-inspiring identity of the Trinity’s third member, you gain a clearer understanding of our omnipotent triune God. With The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Names Workbook, Dr. Tony Evans leads you on an in-depth exploration of the Spirit’s characteristics, duties, and mission among mankind. You’ll take a closer look at some of the titles of the Spirit examined in The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Names and appreciate how He influences and inspires your faith in Christ. Written to be used in tandem with The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Names DVD, this guide provides a dynamic growth experience for individuals and small groups alike. Let this workbook help you discover profound and uplifting truths about the One described in Scripture as Wind and Fire, Intercessor, and Power. Complete Your Experience The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Names The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Names DVD

Oneness is hard to achieve. Let the kingdom unity of Scripture point the way. Today’s world is torn apart. Tension is everywhere. Brother is pitted against brother, sister against sister, citizen against citizen, even Christian against Christian. It’s so hard to find agreement—much less real harmony—in our polarized society. Can there be a way forward? Tony Evans knows how elusive unity can be. As a black man who’s also a leader in white evangelicalism, he understands how hard it can be to bring these worlds together. Yet he’s convinced that the gospel provides a way for Christians to find oneness despite the things that divide us. In the Word of God, we find a kingdom-based approach to matters of history, culture, the church, and social justice. In this book, you’ll get: A Biblical Look at Oneness A Historical View of the Black Church A Kingdom Vision for Societal Impact Although oneness is hard to achieve, the Christian must never stop striving. It’s a kingdom imperative. As Tony reminds us, “Glorifying God is our ultimate goal. Oneness exists to enable us to reach our goal.”

Live confidently in your authority as a kingdom man. For too long, men have sat on the sideline of life. But God intends for us to get into the game. We’ve been content with mediocre while God calls us to greatness. The path to a better world and a better future for our families and communities begins at our door. We need to take hold of our biblical anointing and become spiritually strong men sold out for the kingdom of God. Dr. Tony Evans, founder and president of The Urban Alternative and senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Texas, calls men to biblical manhood. He exhorts you to grab hold of your dominion, exercise the authority God has given you, and fulfill your role to provide leadership and mirror God’s character. With Kingdom Man as your guide, you will learn to: Leave the past behind: learn from yesterday but not live in it Embrace prayer as your primary weapon of warfare Align yourself with God’s prescription for kingdom masculinity Confidently and compassionately express your authority within your domain Remember your call to greatness Men, it’s time to step into our destiny. It’s time to roar.

Christians love to talk about politics, but the current conversation is full of contentious words that divide our churches and families. Dr. Tony Evans takes a step back to find foundational Bible principles for integrating politics into our daily lives. He challenges readers to incorporate all of Scripture when addressing divisive issues, forcing us to look at political issues we’ve neglected. Learn to speak with grace when you disagree with family and friends. Maintain your political affiliations without causing divisions in your church. Take sides on moral issues while demonstrating the compassion and love of Jesus Christ. Kingdom Politics offers a biblical path through one of the most divisive issues of our time.

Your Life Can Be Different Do you feel ambushed by your obsessions? Addictions come in all forms: overindulging, overspending, overworking, and more. But no matter how they show up in your life, your addictions trap you and edge out the full freedom you can enjoy in Christ. What if, in the next month, you could break the hold a bad habit has on you? Join Dr. Tony Evans on a 30-day journey filled with powerful biblical insights and practical tips for overcoming the behavior that controls you. You''ll discover the tools and principles you need to embrace healing and find liberation. Are you ready to experience the relief of overcoming addiction?

The 2020 murder of George Floyd ignited a racial firestorm throughout America, provoking lament and grief over a long history of tragedy. The widespread protests gave way to a heated discussion about terms such as systemic racism, white privilege, and Critical Race Theory, all framed by the slogan “black lives matter.” The beginnings of a helpful dialogue on diversity became a heated battle, one that quickly spread to the church. Drawing on forty years of ministry experience, Tony Evans writes with a fearless and prophetic voice, probing to the heart of the issue and pointing to God’s Word as the solution. Kingdom Race Theology helps people and churches commit to restitution, reconciliation, and responsibility. His penetrating and practical ideas will help pastors and church leaders sort through the conflicting theories, finding sensible solutions in the form of individual and collective action plans. Christians can work together across racial lines to repair the damage done by a long history of racial injustice.

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.The Bible''s prophetic passages do far more than simply satisfy our curiosity about tomorrow. They''re supposed to impact our lives today. In this compelling book, Tony Evans explores the crucial topics of prophecy - including Heaven, Hell, the Tribulation, and the Anti-Christ. Readers will come to understand how prophecy shapes our lives today.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Morality. Relativity. Right and Wrong. These are the complicated issues we face today. Everyone has an opinion, but who has the answer? Tony Evans refuses to let the voice of God be drowned out amidst the clamor of the crowd.

“God is Up to Something Great will thrill you with its message about our wise and sovereign Heavenly Father’s plan for your life.”—Franklin Graham, President of Samaritan’s Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association All of us go through good, bad, and just plain ugly times. But that’s only half the story. God can tak all the experiences of your life and use them to make you unbelievably better at what He’s created you for! But you say, “I am in a mess; it’s the biggest mess anyone ever made. You don’t know my mess!” There’s only one answer for that, says Tony: “You don’t know my God.”

Bestselling author and renowned preacher Tony Evans concludes his series of books about God’s direction over our lives. In u00adU-Turns, Dr. Evans shows readers the reality of human freedom, the consequences that come from negative choices, and the way to reverse those consequences. By aligning your life choices under God’s Word and pursuing an intimate relationship with Him, you can experience the abundant life Jesus has for you. You get to choose whether or not you want that. If you do, you will see how God can reverse the negative consequences of decisions you’ve made.

A competitive athlete trains for one thing- the game. Having the skills and knowing how to play aren''t enough- you need to perform when it matters. Yet so many of those same athletes live in a spiritual offseason. They have faith. They know the Word. But they sit back and watch others take the lead. Get in the Game encourages athletes to transfer their drive and determination to the spiritual realm and shows that there is far more than a game on the line.

Tony Evans is one of the most influential church leaders of our time and has been studying and preaching the Gospel for over 50 years. He is senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX and founder of The Urban Alternative, a ministry which promotes a kingdom agenda philosophy designed to enable people to live all of life underneath the comprehensive rule of God. The Tony Evans Bible Commentary includes an introduction to each Bible book followed by passage-by-passage exposition of the entire Bible by Dr. Tony Evans. In addition, there is a special front matter section with introductory resources. The insights in this commentary will help explain God’s Word in a fresh way. Applying these truths will empower readers to have transformed lives that then transfer the values of the kingdom of God to others. The Tony Evans Bible Commentary features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible''s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture''s life-changing message and to share it with others.