New Releases 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.

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.

In his exciting new book, Dr. Tony Evans shows that it’s through the names of God that the nature of God is revealed. By understanding the characteristics of God as revealed through His names, you will be better equipped to face all of the challenges life throws at you.

“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.

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.

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.

Dr. Tony Evans shows readers the importance of discovering their own God-given purpose and helps them discover the reasons why they are here. God has ordained a custom-designed life for every believer that leads to the expansion of His kingdom. Until people discover the reason why they were uniquely created, they will be empty and frustrated. But a clear understanding of their personal assignment from God brings about their deepest satisfaction, God''s greatest glory, and the greatest benefit to others. Readers will embark on a journey to discover their particular calling—a journey that includes... affirming God''s plan to give them a unique destiny using practical tools to identify their special assignment from God growing into the fullness of their destiny Understanding God''s kingdom agenda for the whole world and His singular role for each ambassador leads to a future that is bright with hope.

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.

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.

This reader says it best: ''Tony Evans explores the problem of Christians who continue to sin and who do not fully utilize the freedom they have received in Christ. He compares Satan to a plantation owner who knows that legally his slaves have been freed, but who tries to convince them that they''ll never make it in this world without him. He says that sometimes we need to make it to rock bottom before we realize that ''Christ IS the Rock at the bottom.'' This is a very inspiring and encouraging book, both for those who have not confessed Christ and for those who have been Christians for many years.

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.

Inside Out Transformation You are who you are, but not for long. People may do all they can to change on the outside, but lasting, genuine change starts on the inside. The true miracle from God, the transformation He wants to make in you today, beckons. Follow pastor Tony Evans as he digs into Scripture to equip you with tools for accelerating this miracle in your life. The cycle of recurring mistakes can be broken as you let trials and temptations develop your character. And if becoming like Christ sounds too lofty or unrealistic for you, think again. Because the road to Christlikeness has only one requirement: a willing heart. You must desire the change and seek the transformation. Get ready; it’s time for a whole new you! You Can Be More… You Can Be Different God has a guaranteed transformation in store for you. And it doesn’t require nonstop religious activity or willpower made of steel. All it takes is your willing heart. This book is not a step-by-step, do-it-yourself program, but an encouraging guide to how God will use everything in your life to bring about this radical inner change…if you’ll willingly let Him. Forget trying to grind out the Christian life. Learn instead about the extreme makeover God has in mind for you, and the wise and loving way He will make it happen. Life will never be the same when you’re a whole new you! Story Behind the Book “As a preacher, I talk with many Christians whose faith is based in ‘I’—‘What am I doing to make myself stronger in my faith?’ It’s my privilege to tell them that there really isn’t anything they can do to make their faith work better. That’s because God has done it all by sending His son, Jesus, to die for us on the cross. Our only part in this bargain is to allow God, through His Holy Spirit, to make us more and more like Jesus every day we live on this earth. He wants our lives to emulate that of Jesus Christ, who lived the only perfect life in human history. He wants us to be so connected to Jesus that people will look at us and see the resemblance.” —Tony Evans

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.

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.Just because many of us ignore spiritual warfare does not mean we''re not in an intense battle. Tony Evans tackles this difficult and theologically complex issue with the intensity, skill, and biblical foundation readers have come to expect. He systematically reveals Satan''s strategies and helps readers fight back.

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.

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.

Christians struggle daily with anxiety and fear and are in need of biblical solutions for understanding and overcoming this. Tony Evans deals with these issues in a pleasant, clear and easy-to-digest way. This booklet-style format makes a quick, easy read and a possible gift book for a struggling friend.

Salvation and grace are instrumental to Christian life and thought. Do we really understand what has been done for us in Christ? A debt that we could not pay has been paid in full! What freedom! In the personable style of this great preacher/teacher, this study focuses on truths about grace.

A frequent stumbling block for Christians and non-Christians is how to handle adversity. Why aren''t we promised an easy ride once we accept Jesus as our Savior? Tony''s book explores why God allows trials, and then delivers practical steps for responding to them and emerging victorious!

“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.”

Straightforward biblical advice on challenging life issues. Tony Evans is known for his straight talk on tough issues. Whether discussing the basics of Christian theology or talking about the everyday challenges of walking as a Christian, Tony Evans grabs readers'' attention. Now he offers four new installments in his Tony Evans Speaks Out On series. Dr. Evans tackles the difficult subject of singleness with sensitivity, encouraging singles to find their fulfillment in Christ Jesus.

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.

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.

The Christian life isn''t very complicated; but we''ve made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to be equipped to live a more victorious Christian life. Tony Evans has heard the people''s cry for these sometimes difficult principles to be made simple and explained clearly and succinctly. In his new Tony Evans Speaks Out . . . booklet series, Evans tackles four basic elements of Christianity with a clarity and simplicity characteristic of his popular style.

The Christian life isn''t very complicated; but we''ve made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to be equipped to live a more victorious Christian life. Tony Evans has heard the people''s cry for these sometimes difficult principles to be made simple and explained clearly and succinctly. In his new Tony Evans Speaks Out . . . booklet series, Evans tackles four basic elements of Christianity with a clarity and simplicity characteristic of his popular style.

The Christian life isn''t very complicated; but we''ve made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to be equipped to live a more victorious Christian life. Tony Evans has heard the people''s cry for these sometimes difficult principles to be made simple and explained clearly and succinctly. In his new Tony Evans Speaks Out . . . booklet series, Evans tackles four basic elements of Christianity with a clarity and simplicity characteristic of his popular style.