Find some of our favorite resources to dive deeper into the topics of theme one of Foundations: What It Means to Follow Jesus.
Resources on Following Jesus, His Upside-Down Way of Living, and the Sermon on the Mount
Articles
- Following Jesus Isn’t Just Another Good Cause by Finds.Life
- The Sermon on the Mount and Jesus as the New Moses by Bible Project
- What Is the Sermon on the Mount? by The Jesus Film Project
Podcasts
- Gospel of the Kingdom by Bible Project
- A Gospel of Two Kingdoms by BEMA Discipleship
- How to Read the Parables of Jesus by Bible Project
- The Upside Down Kingdom by Tim Keller
- Don’t Fear an Untidy Life with Lysa TerKeurst
- Do What Jesus Did by John Mark Comer
Sermons & Videos
- Following Jesus in Today’s World by Pastor Joakim Lundqvist
- Gospel of the Kingdom by Bible Project
- When Christians Get it Wrong by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Love Like Jesus by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Upside Down Kingdom by Bible Project
- The Eternal Ethics of the Kingdom of God by Beth Moore
Bible Plans
- Follow Jesus by David Platt
- What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus by YouVersion
- Fully Devoted series by Life.Church
- Kingdom Disciples by Dr. Tony Evans
Books
- Upside Down Kingdom by Bill White
- The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
- Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey
- The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas
- Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together by various authors
Resources on Curiosity, Questions, and Seeking God’s Wisdom
Articles
- Why Churches and Church Leaders Need Curiosity by Barnabus Piper
- Why It’s So Important to Know the Difference Between ‘Godly’ Wisdom and ‘Wordly’ Wisdom by Jen Wilkin
- Aren’t You Just a Little Bit Curious? By Carey Nieuwhof
Podcasts
- Can a Conversation Change Your Life? By Life.Church’s You’ve Heard It Said podcast
- Nicodemus by The Bible Binge
Sermons & Videos
Bible Plans
- The Curious Questions of Jesus by Tom Hughes
- Spiritual Wisdom by Dr. Tony Evans
- Gaining Godly Wisdom by YouVersion
- The Quest by Beth Moore
Books
Resources on Spiritual Disciplines
Articles
- Jesus Is Always Faithful by Jackie Hill Perry
- Feel Like Something’s Missing? Here’s a Tested Guide For Being Content with Life by Finds.Life
- Wondering How to Grow Your Relationship with God? Try These Tips by Finds.Life
- The Simple, Transformative Reason to Acknowledge God’s Presence by Craig Groeschel
- Stop Freaking Out About Not Having Your Faith All Figured Out—Focus on Your Next Step Instead by Finds.Life
Podcasts
- We Talked to a Former Atheist About Spiritual Disciplines from Life.Church’s You’ve Heard It Said podcast
- Creating a Space by BEMA Discipleship
- How We Change: Key Thoughts on Practice by John Mark Comer
Sermons & Videos
- A Better Way sermon series from Pastor Craig Groeschel
- The Human Brain by Elevation Creative
- Greater Reward from Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Dangerous Prayers by Pastor Craig Groeschel
Bible Plans
- Greater Reward by Life.Church
- Habits of Holiness by Life.Church
- Encountering God by Kelly Minter
- 5-Day Study on Spiritual Growth by Dr. Tony Evans
Books
- The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
- The Great Omission by Dallas Willard
- After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters by NT Wright
- How Did I Get Here by Christine Caine
Resources on God’s Kingdom
Articles
Podcasts
- Jesus & the Kingdom of God by Bible Project
- Co-Ruling With Jesus by Bible Project
- Qs on Heaven, the Kingdom of God, and the Return of Christ by NT Wright
- You Have a Kingdom Assignment by Christine Caine
Sermons & Videos
- Heaven & Earth by Bible Project
- Different by Pastor Craig Groeschel
- Gospel of Matthew: The Kingdom of God with Tim Mackie and John Mark Comer
Bible Plans
- Kingdom Encounters with Dr. Tony Evans
- Useful for His Kingdom by Dr. Tony Evans
- Stewarding God’s Kingdom by Tearfund
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