The Christian Life
The Christian Life I – THE GOSPEL AFFECT ON LIFE
REQUIREMENTS: Listen to the following 3 sermons by R.C. Sproul where he discusses some of the many ways the Gospel changes people from the inside out.
The Christian Life II – SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES
REQUIREMENTS: Either read Don Whitney’s book Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life or listen to the following 12 Don Whitney sermons related to the spiritual disciplines.
- Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Don Whitney (Amazon)
Whitney Sermons
- Reforming Thru Discipline
- Devoted to Discipline and Doctrine
- Discipline Yourself for the Purpose of Godliness
- Simplicity of Devotion to Christ
- Why Serve in a Local Church
- Praying Through Scripture 1
- Praying Through Scripture 2
- Meditation on Scripture 1
- Meditation on Scripture 2
- Meditation on Scripture 3
- Worshipping in Truth 1
- Worshipping in Truth 2
The Christian Life III – PURITY
REQUIREMENTS: Either read Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoker’s book Every Man’s Battle, or read Shannon Ethridge’s book Every Woman’s Battle, or listen to the four messages listed below.
- Every Man’s Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoker (Amazon)
- Every Woman’s Battle by Shannon Ethridge (Amazon)
Messages
- John Piper: Sex and the Supremacy of God Part 1
- John Piper: Sex and the Supremacy of God Part 2
- C.J. Mahaney: Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God: What Every Christian Husband Should Know
- Carolyn Mahaney: Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God: What Every Christian Wife Needs to Know
The Christian Life IV – MARRIAGE
REQUIREMENTS: Either read Emerson Eggerich’s book Love and Respect or listen to the 10-part lecture series by Emerson Eggerich on the topic of love and respect in marriage.
- Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerich (Amazon)
ALL LECTURES CAN BE ACCESSED HERE
- Love and Respect 1
- Love and Respect 2
- Understanding the Connection
- Communication Principles to Live By
- The Jesus Way of Talking
- Understanding the Crazy Cycle
- Respect – A Man’s Greatest Need P1
- Respect – A Man’s Greatest Need P2
- Love – A Woman’s Greatest Need
- The Real Reason to Love and Respect
The Christian Life V – THE MIND
REQUIREMENTS: Read John Piper’s book Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God. The book can be purchased in print or for Kindle on Amazon:
- Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God by John Piper
- Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God (Kindle) by John Piper
The Christian Life VI – WORSHIP
REQUIREMENTS: Listen to the following 10-part lecture series on worship by R.C. Sproul.
- An Honorable Offering
- A Reasonable Response
- The Beauty of Worship
- The Sight of Worship
- The Sound of Worship Part 1
- The Sound of Worship Part 2
- The Sound of Worship Part 3
- The Taste of Worship
- The Touch of Worship
- The Form of Worship
The Christian Life VII – BEING THE CHURCH
REQUIREMENTS: Either read Paul David Tripp’s book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, or listen to the following 5 messages.
- Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp (Amazon)
Messages
- Tim Keller: Justified Sinners
- Tim Keller: The Community of Jesus
- Brian Branam: How to Be the Church
- Mark Driscoll: The Rebel’s Guide to Joy Part 7: Joy in Conflict
- John Piper: Love One Another for Love Is From God
The Christian Life VIII – BOUNDARIES
REQUIREMENTS: Either read Dr. Henry Cloud’s and Dr. John Townsend’s book Boundaries, or listen to the following 7 messages by Sue Bohlin which are based on the book.
- Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (Amazon)
Messages
- [Boundaries 1] Boundaries Basics
- [Boundaries 2] Consequences: The Law of Sowing and Reaping
- [Boundaries 3] Boundary Myths
- [Boundaries 4] Boundaries with Family
- [Boundaries 5] Setting Boundaries, Part 1
- [Boundaries 6] Setting Boundaries, Part 2
- [Boundaries 7] Resistance to Boundaries
The Christian Life IX – HUMILITY
REQUIREMENTS: Either read Andrew Murray’s book Humility or listen to the four sermons listed below.
- Read Humility by Andrew Murray online for free
- Purchase a print copy of Humility by Andrew Murray (Amazon)
Sermons on humility
- Mark Driscoll: It’s All About Jesus Part 1: Humility
- Mark Dever: Humility: The Message of Philippians
- John MacArthur: Marks of a True Apostle: Humility
- Tim Keller: A Broken Spirit
The Christian Life X – MONEY
REQUIREMENTS: Listen to the following 3 sermons by John Piper.
- Magnifying God with Money
- Don’t Be Anxious, Lay Up Treasures in Heaven Part 1
- Don’t Be Anxious, Lay Up Treasures in Heaven Part 2
The Christian Life XI – KINGDOM LIFE
REQUIREMENTS: Either read Dallas Willard’s book The Divine Conspiracy or listen to The Divine Conspiracy 12-part lecture series by Dallas Willard.
- The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard (Amazon)
Lecture Series
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 01: Jesus & Culture
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 02: Human Nature
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 03: God and His Kingdom
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 04: Kingdom Gospel
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 05: Salvation Confusion
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 06: Kingdom Salvation
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 07: The Beatitudes
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 08: Transformation
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 09: Church Communities
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 10: Kingdom Living
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 11: Living Without Anger
- D Willard – Divine Conspiracy 12: Prayer


