Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Bettellis Are Moving!

If you haven't heard yet, the Bettelli family is moving to Colorado Springs.

As most of you know for the past two years I have been the Admissions Director and Marketing Coordinator for Trinity College of Florida. I have absolutely loved working for Trinity College.

One of the reasons I have enjoyed this opportunity is because I graduated from Trinity in 2002. Coming back and serving in an administrative role at Trinity College was a "coming home."

Trinity College is a 4 year Bible College with some of the best professors in the nation. Trinity gave me the foundation I needed to understand my identity in Christ. It gave me the confidence to know what I believe and why, and then to go out and share my faith without reservation. It gave me the tools I needed for ministry, and it prepared me academically for graduate school.

For the past year, I have also been serving as an associate pastor at BLDG 28 Church in Clearwater, FL. BLDG 28 is an Acts 29 church plant in the Tampa Bay area. If you are looking for a church in Clearwater, this church is gospel-centered. This church believes in the mission of Jesus to intentionally reach into the community and show His grace. I would strongly encourage anyone in Clearwater to visit BLDG 28 if you do not have a church home.

So why are we moving to Colorado Springs?



God has called our family to Colorado to join the Public Affairs office at Focus On The Family. I'll be joining a team of men and women as we continue to bring the grace of Christ to families in need across the nation. This ministry exists to bring glory to God through helping the family thrive. I am excited to join a ministry whose mission is to nurture and defend the God-ordained institution of family.

Transition is never easy, but we rest in the sovereignty of God as we move forward. We know that all things work together for our good and His glory, but we continue to covet the support of our friends.

Please pray for our family as we move to Colorado Springs. Please pray that we will rest in God's timing as our "to do list" is a mile long.


Soli Deo Gloria.

Be Edified.


Mid Week Book Buzz 12/15/15


Hey Everyone, this is going to be my last Mid Week Book Buzz for 2015. I am ending a little early this year because I am in the middle of a major job transition. I hope you all have enjoyed these posts. I hope to start posting these again sometime in February as I will have a lot of new training in January. I hope these books have edified you and helped you on your journey of sanctification. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!





The Lion and the Lamb by L. Scott Kellum $2.99

The Love of Wisdom by James Spiegel $2.99

Taking Christian Moral Thought Seriously by Jeremy Evans $2.99

I Am A Church Member by Thom Rainer $.99

Comeback Churches by Ed Stetzer $.99

True Repentance by Thomas Boston $.99

Speaking the Truth in Love by David Powlison $.99

Esther by John Piper $2.99

Esther: Explanatory Notes and Commentary by John Wesley $.99

Esther: A Women of Strength and Dignity by Charles Swindoll $1.99

The Last Christian On Earth by Os Guinness $1.99

Raising A Modern-Day Joseph by Larry Fowler FREE

Exalting Jesus Commentary: 1 & 2 Thessalonians by Mark Howell $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Galatians by David Platt $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus by David Platt $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Matthew by David Platt $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Mark by Daniel Akin $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Ephesians by Tony Merida $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: 1,2,3 John by Daniel Akin $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: James by David Platt $2.99

NEW Exalting Jesus Commentary: Leviticus by Allen Moseley $2.99

NEW Exalting Jesus Commentary: Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, & Malachi by Micah Fries $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Ezra, Nehemiah by James Hamilton $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Exodus by Tony Merida $2.99

NEW Exalting Jesus Commentary: Ezekiel by Landon Dowden $2.99


AUDIO BOOKS:

Recovering Redemption by Matt Chandler FREE 

To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain by Matt Chandler $4.98

The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler $4.98

The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler $4.98

Creature of the Word by Matt Chandler $4.98




Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 11/24/15

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful time as you celebrate the faithfulness of our God this week with your family and friends.


There is an amazing sale today on books you can download. Some of the highlights this week include 5 John Piper books, a huge sale on the Perspectives Series, and the New American  Commentary Studies in Bible and Theology Series.  Check out the following authors: Albert Mohler, Martin Lloyd-Jones, and Eric Mason. 

Be Edified!


The Conviction to Lead by Albert Mohler $1.99

Patched Together by Brennan Manning FREE

The Prodigal: A Ragamuffin Story by Brennan Manning $2.99

The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper $3.99

The Innkeeper by John Piper $3.99

Good News of Great Joy by John Piper $2.99

Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper $2.99

Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper $2.84

Portraits of Devotion by Beth Moore $4.99

Breaking Free Day by Day by Beth Moore $3.50

The Pastor in Prayer by Charles Spurgeon $2.99

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus by Nancy Guthrie $2.99

Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought by Steven Nichols $1.99

The Three Wise Women by Christin Ditchfield $1.99

The Dating Manifesto by Lisa Anderson $2.99

Rooted & Grounded: The Church as an Organism and Institution by Abraham Kuyper $1.99

Wisdom and Wonder: Common Grace in Science & Art by Abraham Kuyper $.99

Setting Our Affections Upon Glory by Martin Lloyd-Jones $2.99

Recapturing the Voice of God by Steven Smith $4.99

Picture Perfect by Amy Baker $.99

Salvation and Sovereignty by Kenneth Keathley $2.99

The Crook in the Lot by Thomas Watson $.99

And He Dwelt Among Us by A.W. Tozer $1.99

Nothing Is Impossible with God by Rose Miller $.99

Gospel-Centered Teaching by Trevon Wax $2.99

Manhood Restored by Eric Mason $.99

Beat God to the Punch by Eric Mason $2.99

Baptist Foundations by Mark Dever $.99

Why Believe the Bible? by John MacArthur $1.99

The People of God by Trevor Joy $2.99

Exegetical Guide to the Greek NT: James by Chris Vlachos $.99

Exegetical Guide to the Greek NT: Colossians & Philemon by Murray Harris $.99

Perspectives on the Atonement 3 View by Various $2.99

Perspectives on Election by Various $.99

Perspectives on the Doctrine of God by Various $.99

Perspectives on the Ending of Mark by Various $.99

Perspectives on the Sabbath by Various $.99

Perspectives on Christian Worship by Various $.99

Perspectives on Your Child's Education by Various $.99

Perspectives on Church Government by Various $.99

Perspectives on Family Ministry by Various $.99

Perspectives on Your Children's Spiritual Formation by Various $2.99

Perspectives on Israel and the Church by Various $2.99

Perspectives on Our Struggle With Sin by Various $2.99

Perspectives on Tithing by Various $.99

Perspectives on Spirit Baptism by Various $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: That You May Know by Christopher Bass $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: Enthroned On Our Praise by Timothy Pierce $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: The Lord's Supper by Thomas Schreiner $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: Believer's Baptism by by Thomas Schreiner $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: The End of The Law by Jason Meyer $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: God's Indwelling Presence by James Hamilton $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: The Ten Commandments by Mark Rooker $.99

NACS in Bible and Theology: Sermon on the Mount by Charles Quarles $2.99



Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 11/18/15


A great week to check out some great deals. I recommend you grab Meet The Puritans by Joel Beeke. A pastor friend of mine recommended it as a great intro to get into puritan writings, so I'm intrigued.

Also, don't blush...too much, but I'm going to recommend the Kathi Lipp books. Both Kathi and Erin have been guests on Focus on the Family this week and have been giving some great advice to married couples. You can check out the broadcast and their main book Hot Mama. I've posted a couple of their books that are only $1.99.




A Meal with Jesus by Tim Chester $3.99

The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God by Jonathan Edwards $.99

To The Glory of God: Devotional on the Book of Romans by James Montgomery Boice $1.99

Pastors in the Classics by Leland Ryken $1.99

A Theology for Family Ministry by Michael Anthony $2.99

Meet The Puritans by Joel Beeke $2.99

Taking Hold of God by Joel Beeke $2.99

Puritan Evangelism by Joel Beeke $.99

We Believe: Creeds, Confessions, & Catechisms for Worship by Matthew Sims $2.99

Recovering the Reformed Confession by R. Scott Clark $.99

Anchored In Grace by Jeremy Walker $5.99

Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen $.99

Crazy Love by Francis Chan $5.22

The Road We Must Travel by Francis Chan $3.03

A Hunger For God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer by John Piper $5.77

Killjoys by John Piper $2.99

Doctrine Matters by John Piper $2.99

The Marks of a Spiritual Leader by John Piper $2.99

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality by Kevin DeYoung $4.74

What Do You Think of Me? by Ed Welch $.99

10 Ideas to Inspire Red Hot Sex: A Hot Mama Challenge by Kathi Lipp and Erin MacPherson $1.99

10 Hot Date Night Ideas for Married Couples by Kathi Lipp and Erin MacPherson $1.99

Their Rock is Not Like Our Rock by Daniel Strange $4.99

John Wesley's Teachings Vol. 1 by Thomas Oden $2.99

Urban Legends of the New Testament by David Croteau $4.99

Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney $2.99

Going Public: Why Baptism is Required for Church Membership by Bobby Jamieson $4.99

Scripture Alone by James White $2.99

Christians In An Age of Wealth by Craig Blomberg $3.99

God's Promises of Happiness by Randy Alcorn FREE

Don't Follow Your Heart by Jon Bloom FREE





Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 11/10/15





How To Read the Bible in Changing Times by Mark Strauss $1.99

A Simple Christianity by John MacArthur $1.99

The Most Encouraging Book on Hell Ever by Thor Ramsey $5.99

Cross: Unrivaled Christ, Unstoppable Gospel, Unreached Peoples, Unending Joy by John Piper $.99

Salvation by Grace by Matthew Barrett $.99

The Doctrines of Grace: Student Edition by Shane Lems $.99

Recovering the Reformed Confession by R. Scott Clark $.99

Anchored In Grace by Jeremy Walker $5.99

Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen $.99

Finding Truth by Nancy Pearcey $5.99

Heresy by Alister McGrath $3.99

Perspectives on Israel and the Church by Various (contributors include Robert Reymond and Robert Saucy) $2.99

In My Father's House by Mary Kassian $.99

God's Kingdom Through God's Covenants by Peter Gentry $2.99

Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Vol. 2 by Ken Ham $2.99

Beat God to the Punch by Eric Mason $2.99

Manhood Restored by Eric Mason $3.50

Be Committed: Ruth and Esther by Warren Wiersbe FREE

Audio Book: Sex and Money by Paul Tripp FREE













Tuesday, November 03, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 11/3/15




Old Testament:

NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by John Walton $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Exodus by Paul Enns $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Leviticus and Numbers by Roy Gane $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Deuteronomy by Daniel Block $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Joshua by Robbert Hubbard Jr. $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Judges & Ruth by K. Lawson Younger $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1 & 2 Samuel by Bill Arnold $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1 & 2 Kings by August Konkel $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1 & 2 Chronicles by Andrew Hill $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Esther by Karen Jobes $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Job by John Walton $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Psalm Vol. 1 by Gerald Wilson $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Proverbs by Paul Koptack $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Ecclesiastes & Song of Songs by Ian Provan $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Isaiah by John Oswalt $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Jeremiah & Lamentations by J. Andrew Dearman $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Ezekiel by Ian Duguid $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Daniel by Tremper Longman III

NIV Application Commentary: Joel, Obadiah, and Malachi by David Baker $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Hosea, Amos, and Micah by Gary Smith $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Jonah, Nahum, and Habakkuk, Zephaniah by James Bruckner $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Haggai and Zechariah by Mark Boda $4.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Exodus by Tony Merida $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Song of Songs by Daniel Akin $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Ezra, Nehemiah by James Hamilton $2.99

New Testament:

NIV Application Commentary: Matthew by Michael Wilkins $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Mark by David Garland $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Luke by Darrell Bock $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: John by Gary Burge $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Acts by Ajith Fernando $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Romans by Douglass Moo $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1 Corinthians by Craig Blomberg $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 2 Corinthians by Scott Hafeman $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Galatians by Scott McKnight $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Ephesians by Kline Snodgrass $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Philippians by Frank Theilman $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Colossians & Philemon by David Garland $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1 & 2 Thessalonians by Michael Holms $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus by Walter Liefeld $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Hebrews by George Guthrie $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: James by David Nystrom $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1 Peter by Scott McKnight $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 2 Peter & Jude by Douglas Moo $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: 1,2,3 John by Gary Burge $4.99

NIV Application Commentary: Revelation by Craig Keener $4.99

Exegetical Guide to the NT: 1 Peter by Greg Forbes $.99

Exegetical Guide to the NT: James by Chris Vlachos $2.99

The Holman Apologetics Commentary: The Gospels and Acts by Michael Wilkins $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: 1 & 2 Thessalonians by Mark Howell $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Galatians by David Platt $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus by David Platt $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Matthew by David Platt $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Mark by Daniel Akin $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: Ephesians by Tony Merida $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: 1,2,3 John by Daniel Akin $2.99

Exalting Jesus Commentary: James by David Platt $2.99



Books & Bibles: 

McArthur Study Bible (NIV)  by John MacArthur $3.99

The Apologetics Study Bible (HCSB) by Ted Cabel $3.50

Sermons that Shaped America by William Barker $1.99

Truth in a Culture of Doubt by Andreas Kostenberger $3.50

Bonhoeffer (student edition) by Eric Metaxas $1.99

Think Big by Ben Carson $6.99

What I Believe by Ben Carson $4.99

How God Became Jesus by Michael Bird $2.99

Perspectives on Israel and the Church by Various $2.99

Perspectives on Our Struggle with Sin by Various $2.99

Perspectives on the Sabbath by Various $2.99

An Introduction to Wisdom and Poetry in the OT by Donald Berry $.99

NAC Studies in Bible & Theology: The Ten Commandments by Mark Rooker $2.99

NAC Studies in Bible & Theology: Lukan Authorship of Hebrews by David Allen $2.99

Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt $4.99

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality by Kevin DeYoung $4.74

Community: Taking Your Small Group Off Life Support by Brad House $4.99

Disciple: Getting Your Identity from Jesus by Bill Clemm $4.99

Gospel-Centered Discipleship by Jonathan Dodson $4.99

Big Truths For Young Hearts by Bruce Ware $2.99

Gospel-Centered Teaching by Treven Wax $2.99

Real Peace by Andy Farmer $3.99

Who Made God? by Ravi Zacharias $2.99

Tributes to John Calvin by David Hall $1.99

From Eternity to Here by Frank Viola FREE

Martin Luther by Stephen Nichols $1.99

Recovering the Reformed Confession by R. Scott Clark $.99

Hero of Heros by Ian Duguid $1.99

















Saturday, October 31, 2015

Sola Gratia





This past Wednesday I was asked to speak in chapel at Trinity College of Florida. They were doing a mini-series on the 5 Solas since it was Reformation week. Each speaker was given 10-15 minutes to explain one of the 5 solas. They asked me to speak on Sola Gratia. Below is my transcript.
Sola Gratia is a Latin phrase for Grace Alone. It expresses the Reformation doctrine that salvation is all by God’s grace from Election, when you were chosen by God before the foundations of the world, to when you will stand in the presence of Christ someday completely glorified.
The key to understanding Sola Gratia is: understanding that there is nothing that any individual can contribute to their attainment of righteousness.
This was actually up for debate far before the Protestant Reformation ever occurred.  You see it was St. Augustine that fought one of the first battles for Sola Gratia.
B.B. Warfield said, “It is Augustine who gave us the Reformation.”  It’s worth noting that Martin Luther was an Augustinian monk and that Calvin quoted Augustine more than any other theologian.
It was St. Augustine’s prayer that provoked one of the greatest controversies the church has ever seen.   
Augustine prayed, “Grant what Thou commandest, and command what Thou dost desire.”
In other words, Augustine was asking God for the grace to obey his commands, and then to reveal those commands so that he might obey.
A British Monk named Pelagius had a HUGE problem with this because he believed that everyone had the ability to obey God if they so desired.  He taught that instead of the entire human race being tainted by the fall, Adam was simply a bad example of what not to do. He taught that one only needs  not to sin and it was possible to live a perfect sinless life and achieve absolute complete righteousness before God. He even believed that some people had done so.
Augustine taught the opposite…that the fall affected everyone, and therefore no one was good. No one had the ability to attain righteousness on their own. He taught the sinful nature was imputed to us through Adam as our federal head.
Pelagius’ teachings were condemned as heresy at the Council of Carthage in 418. However, his teachings continued on and eventually the Roman Catholic Church would embrace a Semi-Pelagius view and teach that each person takes the first step toward God before God pours out his grace to save.  
So it’s important to understand that the Reformation was not a period in history where the church was developing new doctrines, but rather it was a time where the church was recovering the TRUE gospel from those who had corrupted it.  
The Bible is clear salvation is by works, but it is not by our works, so we cannot boast at all. Our righteousness was completely secured by Christ alone by His Grace alone through Faith alone for the glory of God alone.
Romans 3:11-12 says, “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.
The Bible is very clear that apart from the grace of God, we cannot do anything good. You might say, “I disagree…my buddy who does not know Christ does good things all the time, in fact he walked a little old lady across the street just the other day.
The question isn’t whether people do good deeds based on our definition of good, the question is whether people do good deeds based on God’s definition of good.
You see every “good deed” gives glory to someone. If you don’t know God, and if you don’t love Christ then your good deeds are intended to bring glory to yourself. They are intended to give you praise…to make you feel good about what you did…which is nothing more than selfishness.  So at the end of the day, Paul is right. No one is righteous.
Furthermore, this idea that the fall did not affect all of humanity is in direct violation to Romans 5:12 which says, “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.”
No one is excluded from Romans 5:12. No one is excluded from Romans 3:23.
Romans 5:18-19 says, “Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the on man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.”
This passage is clear that our obedience cannot save us. We cannot attain salvation through our own efforts, but we can attain salvation through the obedience of Christ.
Our works don’t save us, but Christ’s works do!
Look at the next two verses…20-21 “Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, GRACE abounded all the more, so that as sin reigned in death, GRACE also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
You see It is Christ who credits us His righteousness that leads to eternal life. This was all GRACE. It was a favor that God gave to us that we did not merit in any way.
2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For our sake he (God) made him (Jesus) to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
This is GRACE. It’s the Great Exchange. God took our sin and put it on his son, and then took his perfect righteousness and placed it on us. That is the Gospel! That is what happened to you at the moment of salvation.
Don’t ever think for one minute that you did anything. You were incapable to do anything because you were DEAD.
Ephesians 2:4-5 says, “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were DEAD in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ – BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED.
Look at verses 8-9 “For by GRACE you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Notice the verse doesn’t say that we were saved by our faith, as if to say we took the first step and used some “faith ability”…no it says we were saved by HIS Grace!
I will close with a quote from the Prince of Preachers.  Charles Spurgeon in his book All of Grace he says this, “Grace is the first and last moving cause of salvation.”


Sola Gratia. Be Edified.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 10/27/15

Sorry I didn't post last week. I was on the road, but I didn't want to miss two weeks in a row, so here you go...it's not a huge list, but there are some great deals!




Best Deal of the Day: Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem $7.99 regular price: $28. I have read through this book at least twice, and I go back to it all the time. If you don't have this one in your library, it's the one on the list that I'd say you need to grab today!

Historical Theology by Gregg Allison $7.99 reg. price: $32

The Dark Side of Islam by R.C. Sproul $2.99

The Work of Christ by R.C. Sproul $2.99

Pleasing God by R.C. Sproul 1.99

God's Love by R.C. Sproul FREE

The Promises of God by R.C. Sproul $1.99

How Then Shall We Worship by R.C. Sproul $1.99

The Reformation by Stephen Nichols $2.99

The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation by Michael Reeves $2.99

Theology of the Reformers by Timothy George $2.99

Paul and His Recent Interpreters by N.T. Wright $5.99 reg. price: $25

Paul and the Faithfulness of God: Two Book Set by N.T. Wright $7.99 reg. price: $52

Pauline Perspectives by N.T. Wright $7.99 reg. price: $41

John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor by Robert Godfrey $2.99

Holiness by J.C. Ryle $.99

The NIV Zondervan Study Bible Edited by D.A. Carson $7.99 reg. price: $29

The Church: Why Bother? by Jeffrey Johnson $2.99

Be Edified.


Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 10/13/15


What a great list this week. Be Edified!


eBooks:


Taking God Seriously by J.I. Packer $2.99

Growing In Christ by J.I. Packer $2.99

Keeping The Ten Commandments by J.I. Packer $2.99

The Ten Commandments: An Exposition of the Moral Law by John Calvin $.99

The Ten Commandments by Arthur Pink $.99

Romans: A 12 Week Study by Jared Wilson $5.38

Packer On The Christian Life by Sam Storms $5.99

Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur $1.99

The Fruitful Wife by Hayley DiMarco $2.99

I Will: 9 Traits of the Outwardly Focused Christian by Thom Rainer $2.99

Be Wise: A Commentary on 1 Corinthians by Warren Wiersbe FREE

Devotions From the World of Sports by John & Kathy Hillman FREE

Multiply by Francis Chan $4.99

Discovering the God Who Is by R.C. Sproul $2.99

The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer $1.99

A Portrait of Paul by Rob Ventura $3.99

Planting, Watering, Growing by Daniel Hyde $2.99

Planting Misional Churches by Ed Stetzer $2.99

What Is A Reformed Church? by Malcom Watts $1.99

Jesus In Trinitarian Perspective by Various $2.99


Audio Books:

You & Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan $5.98

The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler $5.98

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas $5.98

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman $5.98

This Momentary Marriage by John Piper $5.98

50 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper $5.98

The Intimate Marriage by R.C. Sproul $5.98

Follow Me by David Platt FREE






Tuesday, October 06, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 10/6/15



It's that time of week again. Here are the deals that I see online. Be Edified!



Addicted to Busy by Bradley Boyd $1.99

Church Zero by Peyton Jones $1.99

Saved Without A Doubt by John MacArthur $1.99

The Pastor's Kid: Finding Your Own Faith & Identity by Barnabas Piper $1.99

The Kind of Preaching God Blesses by Steven Lawson $3.99

Discerning Truth by Jason Lisle $2.99

Fear & Faith by Trillia Newbell $3.03

Contending With Christianity's Critics by William Lane Craig $3.50

The Apologetics Study Bible edited by Ted Cabal $3.50

Truth In A Culture of Doubt by Andreas Kostenberger $3.50

Picture Perfect by Amy Baker $.99

Running On Empty: The Gospel for Women in Ministry by Barbara Bancroft $1.99

What's Best Next by Matthew Perman $3.99

How To Set Up Your Desk by Matthew Perman $2.99

The Dating Manifesto by Lisa Anderson $2.99

Finding Truth by Nancy Pearcey $5.99

Saving Leonardo by Nancy Pearcey $2.99

My Daily Pursuit by AW Tozer $1.99

Preparing Expository Sermons by Ramish Richard $2.99

Ordinary: How To Turn the World Upside Down by Tony Merida $2.99

Faithful Preaching by Tony Merida $3.50

The Insanity of Obedience by Nik Ripkin $2.99

Mirror Ball by Matt Redman FREE (today only)

All of Grace by Charles Spurgeon FREE (great book, I'm reading this currently)

Audio Books:

Follow Me by David Platt FREE

Counter Culture by David Platt $4.98

Radical by David Platt $4.98








Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Mid Week Book Buzz 9/29/15

Hey everyone,

Sorry for being MIA for the past couple of weeks. Some of you know that there are times during the year that I have to travel a ton for work, and September and October just happen to be those times.

So...I'm back in town and wanted to get these great deals out to you all the BOOK lovers out there.

Be Edified!

First up - The New American Commentary series is on sale this week. This is a great series and I own the whole thing. I use them every time I write a sermon (as I do many others as well). Anyway, they are a great resource for those of you in ministry. I believe almost all of these are $2.99 each...GREAT PRICE!!!

If you don't have a good commentary series to use in your prep, this is a great one to start with.

New Testament: Matthew*, MarkLuke*, John 1-11John 12:21ActsRomans1 Corinthians2 Corinthians*, Galatians*, Philippians/Colossians/Philemon1&2 Thessalonians1&2 Timothy/TitusJames1&2 Peter/Jude*, 1&2&3 John,Revelation

Old Testament: Genesis 1-11ExodusLeviticus*, Numbers*,DeuteronomyJoshua*, Judges/Ruth*, 1&2 Kings*, 1&2 Chronicles,Ezra/Nehemiah/Esther*, JobProverbs/Ecclesiastes/Song of SongsIsaiah 1-39,Jeremiah/LamentationsEzekielDanielHosea/JoelAmos/Obadiah/Jonah,Micah-ZephaniahZechariahHaggai/Malachi.

Another great series of books that you can pick up for $2.99 each are the Reformation Heritage Books. They are a collection of mini books on a bunch of different topics. Check them out below.

How Should Men Lead Their Families?What Is a Christian?Why Should I Fast?Why Should You Deny Yourself?How Do I Kill Remaining Sin?What Is Experiential Calvinism?What Does It Mean to Love God?How Should We Develop Biblical Friendship?How Should Teens Read the Bible?How Do Preaching and Corporate Prayer Work Together? 



Here are some other great books on sale:

Defending Inerrancy by Norman Geisler $2.99

Handbook to Scripture by Kenneth Boa $.99

God's Design for Man and Woman by Andreas Kostenberger $2.99

Truth in a Culture of Doubt by Andreas Kostenberger $2.99

The Joy of Calvinism by Greg Forster $2.99

Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half by Rick Johnson $1.99

Taking the Bible At It's Word by Paul Wells $3.99

Perspectives on the Doctrine of God by Various $2.99

Perspectives on Christian Worship by Various $2.99

That You May Know by Christopher Bass $2.99

Saved Without A Doubt by John MacArthur FREE

Found: God's Peace by John MacArthur $1.30

The Apologetics Study Bible $2.99

The Travelogue of the Interior by Karen Dabaghian FREE

The Holman Apologetics Commentary: The Gospels & Acts by Various $2.99