Bücher von Andy Stanley

Until Expectations May You Part Giddy with excitement and burning with love's fire, engaged couples are filled with desires and expectations! Wonder and eager anticipation propel them forward. Then comes the marriage and if they take the wrong approach, those unrealized expectations and unmet wants can turn a life-giving covenant relationship into a dead-end contractual agreement. Suddenly your marriage has no love, joy, or peace. In this marriage-makeover DVD and study guide from Northpoint Resources, Andy Stanley 's three key teachings help you transform your expectations and examine the "I's" of marriage: "Keeping My 'I' On You," "Putting Your 'I' Out," and "It Takes Three." Broken into six DVD sessions with discussion questions, this is one lesson your marriage won't survive without. Until Expectations Do Us Part Standing at the altar we all had a picture of what our marriage would look like. The problem is this picture of marriage ends up as expectations that we unload on our spouse. The weight of these expectations will rob your marriage of love and joy. As a spouse you never feel like you measure up and you never feel like you are good enough. So what are you to do with your expectations? You can't deny them because most expectations started out as God-given desires. In this six-session companion study guide to the DVD, Andy Stanley explains that you must instead learn to transform your expectations and look to God if you are to experience marriage as it was designed.This study guide is complete with a leader's guide and six lessons including conversation-starting exercises, discussion questions and application steps. Story Behind the BookAndy Stanley is the senior pastor of three North Point Ministries campuses, with a cumulative congregation of more than twenty thousand. As couples voiced their various marital struggles to him, the common root problem became undeniably clear. The "me" syndrome, or the "I" effect, was tearing apart husbands and wives who were once head-over-heels in love. To help couples step back from their immediate circumstances and realize the bigger picture, he preached a series called "iMarriage." This DVD and study guide will empower couples everywhere to transform their marriages into the one God intends for them.

Face the Truth Life is full of defining moments. Like landmarks on a road map, these moments mark key points along your life's journey. A defining moment happens when you come face-to-face with a truth that invites you to change the way you live. It demands that you make a decision. And regardless of the choice you make, you will never be the same. In this eight-part companion study guide to the Defining Moments DVD, bestselling author Andy Stanley examines several such moments as depicted in the lives of people from Scripture-the kinds of moments many of us will experience in our lifetimes. And if you're willing to look at truth honestly, these moments can change your life forever. Story Behind the BookWhile working to develop a series that would introduce people to a new mind-set about the way they live their lives, Andy Stanley discovered the influence that defining moments have. Now, after teaching this principle to his staff, church, and through the extended home study groups of North Point Community Church , this DVD and study guide material are releasing to a national audience through North Point's relationship with Multnomah.

You Can Have the Life You Want You're on the brink of life! Sure, you've had one for a while now, but the teen years are the prime time to define the rest of your life. But how, realistically, can you secure a regretless future in the face of so many major, life-changing decisions? Now, by asking just one simple question, you'll make the best decision every time. And a bright future-one with no lumps in your throat, sinking sensations in your chest, or weight on your shoulders-will be yours! From dating dilemmas to career aspirations, you can confidently chart a successful course in every area of your life. But no one else will do it for you. It's entirely up to you.Yesterday You made a choice. Today It's no big deal. Tomorrow You're wondering, What was I thinking?! Now, by asking just one simple question, you can avoid regret before it defines your life. This powerful question will enable you to navigate your way to the life you've always wanted. Many consider this the best question ever. You are about to find out why! It's your life. And life is full of choices. What kind of choices will you make? It's up to you! Story Behind the BookAfter continually making decisions that were short-sighted and hasty, Andy Stanley sought counsel. In Ephesians 5:15 he read, "Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise." It was there that Andy discovered what he considers to be the best question ever, and it is presented here in this book for teen readers. The goal is for the younger generation to grasp the power of this question, and as they face major (and minor) life decisions, they will make them with confidence. As they move forward making sound decisions every time, they'll guarantee themselves a future with no regrets!

In this four-session video Bible study, bestselling author Andy Stanley looks at the lives of several key people in the Gospels who found their way into the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

In this four-session video Bible study, bestselling author Andy Stanley explores the details behind the remarkable story of Jesus' birth and explains why Christmas is so important for us today.

In this 6-session video Bible study, Andy Stanley helps us consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible, and little chance of survival. What made their faith so irresistible? Andy will invite you to embrace the faith that caused the most significant cultural transformation the world has ever seen.

The story of grace is your story. And as you are about to discover grace plays a larger role than you imagine.

In this in this five-session small group Bible study, Andy Stanley challenges us to stop flirting with disaster and establish personal guardrails.

This life-changing book helps students learn how to influence their peersboth saved and unsavedwithout being negatively influenced.Maximum Quotient: It is the point in time when a rocket's speed is the highest and air pressure is at its extreme. It is what young Christians feel during their teenage years. Pulling from many years of successful youth ministry, Stanley and Hall introduce youth leaders to a new realm of youth ministry through this dynamic new plan. Youth leaders will learn about: A Ministry of Influence, Jesus & Influence, Maximum Dynamic Pressure, Setting Standards, Establishing Priorities, Maintaining Accountability, Unconditional Acceptance, Sustaining Influence, Using Leverage, and Partnering with Parents.

Ninguno de nosotros merece lo que Dios nos ofrece: una vida libre de pecado y la esperanza de un futuro glorioso. Pero, aunque parezca increible, todo esto se nos sirve en bandeja.

This companion guide to Andy Stanley's bestselling book Deep and Wide provides discussion materials for church leaders who want to create irresistible environments, define their ministry goals, and communicate more effectively with unbelievers.

Everybody wants to be happy. Everybody is on a happiness quest. For many, happiness is measured in moments. Experiences. It's elusive. Unsustainable. What about you? What makes you happy? Something comes to mind for each of us.In this six-session video Bible study, pastor Andy Stanley examines the ways in which we tend to define happiness and explains how that definition influences the way we pursue it. He reveals that happiness is about who, not what, and that happy people are at peace with God, with others, and with themselves. He also shows how sin undermines peace because it separates us from God, others, and ourselves by substituting pleasure for fulfillment, things for people, images for intimacy, and self-expression for self-control.We are often tempted to believe that happiness comes from acquiring things, but happiness is actually an outcome of what we sow in our lives. We can't acquire, consume, or exercise our way to happiness, but we may be able to serve and volunteer our way there. In the end, we find that if we live as if it's all about us, we will never be happy.Sessions include:NothingPlan for ItPeace with GodHappy MoneyShoesYou're Not EnoughDesigned for use with the What Makes You Happy DVD (sold separately).

In this four-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author and pastor Andy Stanley takes a closer look at one of the unique things Christians believe: God became one of us. Why in the world would God do that? Why would God leave the comfort and recognition of heaven to live on this ball of dirt in a time before morphine and indoor plumbing when the best of conditions barely paralleled the worst of modern-day conditions? Why?We think we know why He died. But what compelled him to live as one of us?Sessions include:To Communicate and DemonstrateLike Son, Like FatherClasslessPutting Religion in Its PlaceAs the founder of North Point Ministriescomprised of six churches in the Atlanta area serving more than 36,000 people weekly, as well as a network of 30 churches around the globeAndy Stanley is uniquely positioned to reach an engaged and ever-growing ministry.Designed for use with the Why in the World Video Study (sold separately).

In this four-session, small group Bible study, Andy Stanley shows you how to take authentic responsibility for the things in your life.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus started a movement that has grown like wildfire throughout history. Author and pastor Andy Stanley draws from Scripture and over 25 years of pastoral experience to bring to life the irresistible nature of this movement known as the Church.With surprising candor and transparency pastor Andy Stanley explains how one of America's largest churches began with a high-profile divorce and a church split.But that's just the beginning...Deep and Wide provides church leaders with an in-depth look into North Point Community Church and its strategy for creating churches unchurched people absolutely love to attend. Andy writes, "e;Our goal is to create weekend experiences so compelling and helpful that even the most skeptical individuals in our community would walk away with every intention of returning the following week...with a friend!"e;Later he says, "e;I want people to fall in love with the Author of Scripture. And while we can't make anyone fall in love, we can certainly arrange a date."e; For the first time, Andy explains his strategy for preaching and programming to "e;dual audiences"e;: mature believers and cynical unbelievers. He argues that preaching to dual audiences doesn't require communicators to "e;dumb down"e; the content. According to Stanley, it's all in the approach.You'll be introduced to North Point's spiritual formation model: The Five Faith Catalysts. Leaders responsible for ministry programing and production will no doubt love Andy's discussion of the three essential ingredients for creating irresistible environments. For pastors willing to tackle the challenge of transitioning a local congregation, Andy includes a section entitled: Becoming Deep and Wide.If your team is more concerned with who you are reaching than who you are keeping, Deep & Wide will be more than a book you read; it will be a resource you come back to over and over!"e;Couldn't be prouder of my son, Andy. And I couldn't be more excited about the content of this book. I wish a resource like this existed when I was starting out in ministry."e;- Dr. Charles Stanley, Founder, In Touch Ministries"e;Deep and Wide pulls back the curtain for all of us to see what is required behind the scenes to build a prevailing church. I was both challenged and inspired by this book."e;- Bill Hybels, author of Just Walk Across the Room"e;The most common question I get from pastors is, 'How do I get the people in my church to be open to change?' From now on my answer will be, 'Read Deep and Wide by Andy Stanley'. Thanks Andy. Great book!"e;- Craig Groeschel, Pastor, LifeChurch.TV, author, It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It"e;No one has given me more practical handles for establishing a focused vision than Andy Stanley. Deep and Wide is a rich resource to help all of us stay intentional about the main thing - building a church that reaches people who are far from God."e;- Steven Furtick, Lead Pastor, Elevation Church

Lots of people think Christianity is all about doing what Jesus says. But what if doing what Jesus says isn't what Jesus says to do at all? Jesus' invitation is an invitation to relationship, and it begins with a simple request: follow me.Religion says ';Change and you can join us.' Jesus says, ';Join us and you will change.' There's a huge difference. Jesus doesn't expect people to be perfect. He just wants them to follow him. Being a sinner doesn't disqualify anyone. Being an unbeliever doesn't disqualify anyone. In fact, following almost always begins with a sinner and unbeliever taking one small step.In this eight-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Andy Stanley takes small groups on a journey through the Gospels as he traces Jesus' teaching on what it means to follow.Sessions include:Jesus SaysNext StepsFearlessFollow WearThe Fine PrintWhat I Want to WantLeading GreatUnfollowDesigned for use with Follow Video Study 9780310823551 (sold separately).

In his eight-session small group Bible study, Christian, Andy Stanley challenges participants to embody characteristics used in Scripture to define followers as more than being merely 'Christian.'

In this four-session small group Bible study, Staying in Love, pastor Andy Stanley discusses how to stay in love once you fall in love.

In this four-session small group Bible study, Andy Stanley unpacks four questions that will help participants make sound decisions with God's help.

Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith is an exciting small group Bible study from Andy Stanley that establishes the biblical case for five things God uses to grow an unshakable faith.

Through this five-session small group Bible study, Hope, Faith and Luck, Andy Stanley unpacks the power of faith and the need for maintaining one's confidence in Jesus Christ amid the ups and downs of daily life.

It deals with choosing to be a man or woman of integrity every day - a person whose actions speak much louder than their words. The author of several well-known books, Andy Stanley convinces the reader to begin living the way they were created to live -- as a person who is committed to doing it right no matter what the cost, who inspires others, and transforms the world.