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Kevin Thorsell gives some tips on praying effectively and enjoying it. This talk is convicting and motivating to think about and improve how we pray. 

Most Christians would agree prayer is important - but how much is that statement reflected in our daily lives? An accurate perspective on prayer is vital, and Paul gives a great message on why and how we should pray, with examples from the Bible, history, and people from his own life. 

Prayer is an essential part of living as a Christian, and directly affects our relationship to God. Cavin covers reasons why to pray, along with some practical tips for people who want to improve their prayer life. 

USC Challenge director Neil Walker talks about the two most important tools outside the Bible for changing your life - your schedule and your budget. These two tools can make a significant difference in how we live if we are intentional about using them. 

Success is something we can set patterns for and work towards starting today. John Worcester talks about the things we can do in all areas of our life to develop winning ways. 

Randy Lanthripe, senior pastor of Church in the Valley, calls men to action. Using the story of Jonathan and his armor-bearer in 1 Samuel 14, he explains different ways we need to take responsibility as men. 

Max Barnett began making disciples in college and has not slowed down since. In this message, he gives his story of starting to make God the priority in his life and how God began to use him to bring others to Christ.  This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com

Building your life in your 20's is an essential part of how we live in the future. Matt talks about different ways we can build using our 20's and the potential changes to our lives later. 

Joseph's life was a series of defining moments and years of faithfulness and hard work. In this talk, Matt Sturdevant covers the defining moments in the life of Joseph and what we can learn from them. 

College is an important time to learn how to walk with God, train for life, and make disciples. These three things are what Max focuses on in this message, giving practical tips to get the most out of time in college.  This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com

God's purpose and heart for the whole world is shown throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The traveling team speaks to thousands of college students every year to lead people to a better understanding of God's purpose and how they can personally be a part of it today. 

What does the Bible say about dating? This is a common question asked, especially in college. In this talk, Max applies Biblical truth to dating, speaking about the benefits and potential pitfalls that many people face in their dating relationships.  This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com

Integrity is one of the major themes in the book of Proverbs. Tim expounds on this theme in Proverbs 10, breaking down the structure and focus on integrity in the chapter and helping define how we should act and what consequences our actions can have. 

The wisdom given in the Bible often goes against our culture's ideas. In this message, Cody focuses on three specific verses in Proverbs that clash with the wisdom of the culture today. 

Dawson Trotman is the founder of the Navigator's ministry, which has impacted millions of lives for Christ. In this message, he emphasizes the absolute importance of making disciples, as the central goal of the Christian faith.  This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com

"Scripture Memory is one of the greatest ways to get a good, fast, quick working knowledge of the Bible." Scripture memory is an incredibly powerful tool that God can use to communicate to us personally and deepen our relationship with him. Max talks about this and shares examples from his own life of how Scripture memory has affected him and his direction.  This message was originally found on di...

Every time we speak, we make choices about what we say and how we say it. In this message, Gary gives an overview of what Proverbs says about how we use our words, and how to make good choices in communication. 

Proverbs 19:20 - "Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise." The fear of being judged and and laziness are two of the biggest roadblocks to learning. In this message, Harold talks about being receptive to instruction in a society that does not value teachability.  This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com

"If you share the gospel, people will come to Christ." Brian delivers a powerful and challenging vision - to share the gospel boldly and broadly, and make disciples of the people who respond. God is the one who changes hearts - our job is to be obedient and tell others.  This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com

"You don't know what you need to know." Paul shares ideas and strategies for students to aggressively seek wisdom throughout their college career and into the future. He gives tips on how to memorize verses and ask good questions of wise leaders. Buying up opportunities to get wisdom is essential - teachability is the only shortcut to life.

"Life is not a dress rehearsal. You get one shot at it." This message from Max Barnett focuses on how you can make the most of your life where you are and going into the future, starting with your college years.  This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com

Paul talks about some key ways to be effective in sharing the Gospel and living on mission. 

Paul shares some of his testimony, and speaks on how to engage the Great Commission on a daily basis. 

Gospel Appointments can help us to clearly communicate the Gospel and share Jesus with others. 

Paul speaks about the difference that small things make in the long run, and their importance if you want to make an impact with your life.