Sean Demars

Experience True Worship: A Fresh Look at Singing God’s Praise Drawing from the ancient Song of Moses, this transformative guide takes you on a journey to discover the heart of authentic Christian worship. Moving beyond the tired “contemporary vs. traditional” debates, the book explores eleven powerful insights that will reshape how you think about singing in church. Whether you’re a passionate worship leader or someone who struggles to engage in corporate singing, this book meets you where you are. Through careful biblical analysis and practical wisdom, it shows how singing isn’t just a warm–up for the sermon—it’s a vital act of worship that engages our whole being: mind, heart, and imagination. You’ll learn why God’s people sing, how to sing with both joy and reverence, and what it means to truly worship in spirit and truth. The author skillfully addresses both “artists” and “engineers” in the church, showing how God’s Word speaks to different temperaments and personalities in worship. Written with pastoral warmth and theological depth, this primer on congregational singing will help you move from merely mouthing words to experiencing the deep joy of praising God alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ.

“Hurt people hurt people. But those who have been called by grace become new creations.” Emotional and raw, Sean DeMars tells his story of a life turned around. It is a tale of two families: one scarred by brokenness, another renewed by grace. In his storytelling, the tragedy and horror of his early years are punctuated with the beauty of restoration evident in the life he now leads. Abandoned by a father and abused by a mother, his search for a father finds a home with the King of heaven who graces him with love and sonship. Follow his journey through abuse, drugs and prison, across the battlefield and mission field and into marriage, family, and ministry in this personal, engaging, and honest testament to God’s grace. As his life and his church are turned around, their stories become a platform to display how God chooses the nothings of the world. His story is the story of every sinner saved by grace: once a victim and rebel, now redeemed and reconciled.

Having experienced its damaging effects, Sean DeMars and Mike McKinley set out to reveal the insidious toxicity found in the prosperity gospel. Naming and claiming promises of material blessing for those who believe enough may seem at first glance to be biblical but turn out to be a distortion of God's truth. Beginning by countering claims made by the prosperity gospel with what Scripture actually teaches, they highlight the places in Scripture that stand directly opposed to prosperity teachings. They explore what the Bible teaches about whether people who believe false doctrine are eternally saved, and how to examine our hearts for a prosperity-style understanding of God.

Concise, Scripture-Centered Guide Confronts the Dangers of the Prosperity Gospel Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. This short booklet by pastor Sean DeMars addresses the dangers of the prosperity gospel. Writing from personal experience, he lays out the 4 core elements of this movement and answers questions such as Is the prosperity gospel biblical? and Does God promise me a prosperous life? This guide will help readers understand how the prosperity gospel twists Scripture and leads people astray, ultimately undermining the message of the true gospel. A Great Resource for Congregations and New Believers: Helps readers think more biblically about the Christian life and faithfulness in a local church Accessible and Practical: Small, shareable booklet includes helpful applications for individuals and churchesPart of the Church Questions Series Created in Partnership with 9Marks

Having experienced its damaging effects, Sean DeMars and Mike McKinley set out to reveal the insidious toxicity found in the prosperity gospel. Naming and claiming promises of material blessing for those who believe enough may seem at first glance to be biblical but turn out to be a distortion of God’s truth. Beginning by countering claims made by the prosperity gospel with what scripture actually teaches, they highlight the places in scripture that stand directly opposed to prosperity teachings. They explore what the Bible teaches about whether people who believe false doctrine are eternally saved, and how to examine our hearts for a prosperity–style understanding of God. The Heart of the Prosperity Gospel Excuse Me, but Your Bible is Upside Down Yeah, but What About Promises of Health and Happiness? Yeah, but What About Promises of Wealth? Do TBN Viewers Go to Heaven? Should We Pray Together? The Prosperity Gospel Among the Orthodox