When you reach the finish line of your race, what will your journey have looked like? When you look back on your life, what will your reflections be? When the Apostle Paul came to the end of his earthly life (2 Timothy 4:6-22), he identified eight categories of relationships that had been a part of his journey, some of them had been positive, and some had been painful. To run a successful race, Paul had to maximize the positive relationships, and guard his heart from the drag of the negative. For us to run an effective race, we must do the same.

Did you ever feel you could use some help in dealing with really difficult people? Everyone has little quirks and idiosyncrasies, but some personality issues become highly disturbing and disruptive. In "Personality Disorders in the Church," Dr. Dale Doty (a seasoned professional counselor) and Tony Cooke discuss such issues as narcissism, passive aggression, dependency disorder, borderline personality disorder, antisocial disorder, etc. If you care about people, want to better understand and help others (and in some cases, protect yourself), this is extremely vital material.

We all face loss, and we all have friends who will face loss.  How do we receive help, and how do we help others?  In this 2 CD series, Tony address vital issues and presents wisdom from God’s word to help us understand the grief recovery process.  What are the common issues faced in grief, and what makes each person’s experience unique?  Prepare to receive instruction on receiving God’s peace and comfort, and to become better equipped to help others recovering from the pain of loss. 

“I’ve got one nerve left, and you’re on it.”  Have you ever been tempted to wear that T-shirt?  Two leaders in the Philippian church, Euodia and Syntyche (we’ve nicknamed them Edna and Cindy), had gotten on each others nerves, and the strife between them seems to have been threatening the unity of the entire church.  Paul knew that such discord often spreads to others, so he not only addressed these two ladies, but he gave powerful instructions to the rest of the church to enable them to walk free from offense—direct or borrowed.  These lessons instruct believers how to walk in peace and how to be a part of the solution—not part of the problem—when conflicts arise.

The term “Dream Team” reminds many of the 1992 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team that included such legends as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan.  But God has been building His own Dream Team for centuries, and He desires to have a Dream Team functioning in every local church.  These three messages utilize numerous sports stories, illustrations, and quotes to convey vital biblical principles of teamwork to help turn church leaders and workers into true champions! 

Recorded in England at a multi-national Bible School, this series doesn’t just deal with the past, but reveals Jesus’ attitude and expectations toward leaders and congregations today!

In these nine sessions, you’ll discover:

• What three core values did Jesus express to every local church?
• What does it mean for a church to lose its lampstand?
• What doctrine and works did Jesus say he hated?
• What was Jesus’ attitude and counsel toward a small congregationWhat warning did Jesus give to a mega-church of the first century?
• For what specific reasons was the early church persecuted?
• Why did Jesus refer to a “synagogue of Satan?”
• How did pagan culture affect believers in the first century?
• What was “Satan’s throne” in Pergamos?
• How did the perception of the Lord’s soon return influence early believers?

Using relevant historical, cultural, and political background information, Tony expounds upon and provides insights regarding the seven letters as those local churches would have understood them then—perspectives that are unknown by many today.  

People often think of God as Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide), and certainly He is, but Abraham “called the name of that PLACE Jehovah Jireh” (Genesis 22:14).

Where was that place?  It was the place where God told him to go—it was a place of obedience and consecration.  That’s where the Lord’s provision was for Abraham, and that’s where the Lord’s provision is for us today.
 
God’s provision in Abraham’s life didn’t simply bless him, but it brought blessing to his descendants and to all the nations of the earth.  God wants us to follow in the footsteps of faithful Abraham, the father of our faith, and be in the right place also.  This series will help you get to your Jehovah Jireh place!

Our passion should be to have the God-kind of marriage! A Spirit-led, love-dominated believer is not looking for an easy way out, but is searching for divine solutions to make marriage work. These messages present vital keys to help husbands and wives fulfill God's original purpose for marriage.

But what do we do when God's ideal was not realized in a marriage? Divorced people have often been treated as though they had committed the unpardonable sin. Some have been deeply wounded by their covenant partner, only to be doubly-wounded by a church that shames them and condemns remarriage.

This series explores what the Bible really teaches about marriage, divorce, and remarriage, and refutes widely held myths and traditions.

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• The storm of Jonah (involving personal disobedience)
• The storm of the disciples (Mark 4 - that which comes in the face of obedience)
• Paul's storm (Acts 27 - that which comes because of the disobedience of others).

Strategies are also presented for how to overcome each of these storms and make it successfully to the other side. You'll be encouraged to walk in the wisdom of God as you move to the place that Proverbs 4:12 describes: When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

In this audio CD series, the author reads three of the most powerful chapters:

• Freedom from the Fear of Death
• Heaven: The Believer's Hope
• Scriptures of Comfort and Strength

As you listen to the reading of these chapters, we believe that the comfort of the Holy Spirit will touch your life, your faith will grow, and your hope will abound.

Ever walked through a mine field?

Why is it that the ministry seems to have such a high casualty rate? It is estimated that for every ten young men who graduate from Bible School or Seminary and enter ministry, that only one of them will still be in ministry when they reach retirement age.

In this series, Tony shares about six major areas where the enemy works to destroy ministers or greatly impair their effectiveness:

• The GOLD (dealing with money)
• The GIRLS (dealing with the opposite sex)
• The GLORY (dealing with pride)
• The GRIND (dealing with burnout)
• The GRINCHES (dealing with difficult people)
• The GOOFINESS (dealing with false doctrines, extremes, and imbalances)

If you are serious about finishing your course with joy, you need to be equipped with the knowledge that is found in "Ministry Killers You Must Conquer."

The Power and the Principles of Effective Personal Ministry

Have you ever wanted to help someone, but felt inadequate?

You need more than a great heart to help people-you need wisdom, knowledge, and skill. In this series you will learn:

• How to help people in crisis
• The traits of successful spiritual care-givers
• The 4DP approach to providing godly counsel
• How to be an effective listener
• How to be an effective communicator
• How to avoid unhealthy dependencies in personal ministry
• The do's and don'ts in providing spiritual counsel to others
• Twenty things every pastor (and believer) needs to know about providing spiritual guidance

The principles conveyed in these lessons are valuable and vital whether you are in the five-fold ministry or are a lay-person in the church. Your usefulness to the Lord will increase as you learn how to convey God's care and compassion to people in need!

You'll Never Look at Job the Same

Who spent the overwhelming majority of his life in prosperity and blessing?

Who was highly successful in business and one of the wealthiest people in the world?

Who did God name as a prime example of righteousness?

Who received healing from God and had his immense fortunes restored?

Who lived to an old age, enjoying life to the fullest?

Most people probably wouldn’t name the biblical character Job as the answer to these questions, because they have only heard about Job’s tragedy and suffering.

In this five audiotape series "Understanding the Book of Job," Tony Cooke shares the truth about the one who has been mistakenly called "poor old Job." This practical and easy-to-understand teaching will answer many of the questions you’ve had concerning Job and the subject of suffering.

Stop Wandering and Wondering!

Do you feel as though you are wandering around in life, wondering if you can truly know the will of God concerning you? Jesus said that His sheep know His voice, so you can be confident in knowing and following His plan for your life!

• How do you know what the will of God really is?
• How does the Spirit of God lead a believer?
• How do you make decisions when the Bible offers no specific guidance?
• What about voices, visions, and angels?
• What part should common sense play in decision-making?
• Should you listen when other people offer counsel?
• How can you know that the plans and purposes of God are genuinely governing your life?
• What is the balance between supernatural and natural considerations when it comes to divine guidance?

Discover the answers to these questions and more in Tony Cooke’s four-audiotape series "Knowing and Following the Will of God for Your Life."

"Grace" has been defined as the most significant word in the Bible, and yet so many believers have a shallow understanding of this vital truth.

John Newton had a revelation of "Amazing Grace," and Dietrich Bonhoffer admonished us to avoid "Cheap Grace."  Grace is never divine permission to do what is wrong, but it is the impartation of the divine ability to do what is right!  The Apostle Paul said that receiving "the abundance of grace" would cause us to reign in life through Christ Jesus.

In this series, you will learn about the manifold grace of God, God's grace in its various forms and expressions: saving grace, standing grace, sanctifying grace, sharing grace, and serving grace.

Practical Insights Concerning Moral Purity and Relational Integrity

God Offers Prevention and Restoration! - Dr. Dale Doty is a seasoned professional Christian counselor with extensive experience and rich insights. A co-founder of Christian Family Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dr. Doty has been helping families, couples, and individuals in a professional capacity since 1977. In this series of interviews, Dr. Doty addresses three crucial topics:

• Maintaining Sexual Sanity in a Sex-Crazed World
• Building an Affair-Proof Marriage
• Restoring Damaged Relationships

Not only is this information helpful for individuals and couple in dealing with life's challenges, but this series is also a valuable equipping resource for ministers and counselors.