O. S. Hawkins
O. S. Hawkins, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is a graduate of TCU (BBA) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, PhD). He is the former pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and is President Emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources, the world’s largest Christian-screened mutual fund serving 250,000 church workers and Christian university personnel with an asset base exceeding twenty billion dollars, where he served as President/CEO from 1997-2022. Hawkins is the author of more than fifty books, including the best-selling Joshua Code and the entire Code Series of devotionals published by HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson with sales of more than two million copies. He preaches in churches and conferences across the nation. He is married to his wife, Susie, and has two daughters, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren. Visit him at OSHawkins.com and follow him on Twitter @OSHawkins.
All Books By O. S. Hawkins
The Apostles’ Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 1 hours 43 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: July 26, 2022
- Language: English
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4.18(8 ratings)
Do you have moments when you feel defeated, scared, or hopeless? Are you looking for a way to understand the work of the Holy Spirit and create a deeper relationship with Christ? Discover the power of the Holy Spirit in your life as bestselling author O. S. Hawkins leads readers on a 40-day journey from Easter to Pentecost in The Apostles’ Code.
In The Apostle’s Code you will:
- embark on a 40-day journey, guided by O. S. Hawkins, to discover the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives
- engage with a daily reflection accompanied by a Code word for the day, an encouraging Scripture, and a prayer
The apostles must have felt defeated when Jesus was crucified, because they abandoned Jesus and fled. Yet just a few weeks later they couldn’t help but boldly speak of the things they had seen and heard. What empowered them to be willing to lay down their lives for Jesus? It was the Holy Spirit who came to live in each of them at Pentecost. And He is the same Holy Spirit who lives in each of us who trust Him for our salvation.
Feel the power of the Holy Spirit in your life today, and be filled with the promise that He will never leave you or forsake you.
... Read moreThe Believer’s Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 11 hours 7 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: December 06, 2022
- Language: English
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4.41(110 ratings)
365 Devotions to Unlock the Blessings in God’s Word
God’s Word is filled with blessings and insights that encourage, comfort, and bring joy. Delve into the riches of Scripture through The Believer’s Code, and find each day’s devotional, including Scripture, a daily reading, and a Code Word. The unique Code Words offer a challenge and practical suggestion to put your faith in action.
All author royalties from the book are donated to Mission:Dignity, an organization that supports retired pastors and their spouses living near the poverty level.
... Read moreThe Bible Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: September 08, 2020
- Language: English
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4.68(39 ratings)
You’ll understand Jesus’ presence in the Old Testament in a new way as you journey with Pastor O. S. Hawkins through the Bible. We often assume Jesus is only in the New Testament. Yet Christ appears in every book of the Bible, sometimes in words, sometimes in shadow, sometimes in prophecy.
As Jesus revealed to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, He can be found “in all the Scriptures” (Luke 24:27). And as we learn to find Jesus in every verse, we realize His constant presence in our lives as well.
In The Bible Code, bestselling author of The Joshua Code, O. S. Hawkins, takes us from Genesis to Revelation as he illuminates Scripture through the light of Christ.
- In Exodus, He is the Passover Lamb.
- In Deuteronomy, He is the Bread of Life.
- In Song of Solomon, He is our Bridegroom.
This audiobook makes a beautiful gift for:
- Graduation
- Christmas
- Father’s Day
- Birthdays
As we seek Jesus in the whole Bible, we find life. Not just eternal life in the then and there, but abundant life in the here and now. And as you see Jesus’ redemptive story from Creation to eternity, you will draw closer to the God who has loved you from the beginning.
... Read moreThe Christmas Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 53 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: November 20, 2018
- Language: English
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4.18(71 ratings)
Grow close to the Lord this Advent season with 25 insightful and meaningful devotions from bestselling author O. S. Hawkins in the latest devotional in the Code Series. Trace the birth of Jesus from its roots in the Old Testament to the ultimate gift of God: salvation. With a short devotion each day leading up to Christmas, this seasonal devotional is the perfect way to maintain a daily focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Each devotion includes a:
- Scripture passage
- Devotional thought
- Code Word
- Prayer of reflection
The Christmas Code is an affordable and effective ministry resource that can easily be gifted to Bible study groups, worship teams, church gatherings, neighbors, or loved ones in celebration of Advent. This booklet fits easily into a purse, travel bag, backpack, or postal mailer.
All author royalties go toward Mission:Dignity, an organization that supports retired pastors and their spouses living near the poverty level.
Look for additional titles in the Code series:
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The Prayer Code
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The Bible Code
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The Believer’s Code
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The Jesus Code
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The Easter Code
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The Apostles’ Code
The Easter Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 1 hours 54 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: January 08, 2019
- Language: English
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4.25(21 ratings)
Are you looking for a meaningful way to celebrate and share God’s love at Easter? Spend meaningful time with Jesus this Lenten season as you read through The Easter Code, from Ash Wednesday to Easter, written by bestselling author O. S. Hawkins.
In this affordable paperback resource, readers will:
- embark on a 40-day journey, guided by O. S. Hawkins, to prepare your heart and mind for Easter Sunday
- engage with a daily reflection accompanied by a Code word for the day, an encouraging Scripture, and a prayer
The booklet is perfect for:
- church distribution to members during Lent, Bible study groups, and worship groups
- in-person and virtual discussions during the Lenten season
- readers to carry in their purse, tote bag, or place on their nightstand
Follow the journey of Christ through the places, people, and events in His life all the way to His resurrection. The Easter Code is a meaningful way to celebrate and share God’s love at Easter.
... Read moreThe Gospel Invitation
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 4 hours 23 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: April 25, 2023
- Language: English
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3.75(4 ratings)
An essential guide in the art and instruction of issuing Christ’s invitation to the lost.
Historic denominations are dying. Church memberships and baptisms plummet with every passing year. Pastors and church leaders are concerned about their churches plateauing. Why? One of the major reasons is because congregations aren’t being publicly called to faith in Christ. A growing number of evangelical pastors have opted for non-confrontational approaches to calling people to faith in Jesus. Some seminaries have removed evangelism classes from their curriculum and pastors aren’t being taught how to give an effective, God honoring public invitation, void of manipulation.
Authors O.S. Hawkins and Matt Queen are asking church leaders to reconsider and rediscover the effectiveness of asking people to publicly decide to follow Christ.
O.S. Hawkins is a respected pastor who has led thousands to faith in Christ in both church and public settings. Matt Queen is a trusted and gifted professor of evangelism who has consulted multitudes of pastors in personal and congregational evangelism. Together, they wrote The Gospel Invitation to assist others in successfully issuing a public appeal to receive Christ.
The Gospel Invitation covers:
- A brief history of public gospel invitations
- The biblical justification for gospel invitations
- Practical and proven instructions for incorporating invitations into sermons
- Best practices
The Gospel Invitation will equip pastors, seminary students, and anyone who evangelizes with the confidence to share the gospel and help more people come to Christ.
Exercises and appendixes are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
... Read moreThe James Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 7 hours 29 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: November 17, 2020
- Language: English
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4.43(57 ratings)
The James Code helps believers go from knowing about God to living for God.
Bestselling author of The Joshua Code and The Jesus Code, O.S. Hawkins is back with a new book that is all about putting your faith into action. The James Code is practical, personal and action-packed straight from one of the most popular books of the Bible.
Once readers have devoted themselves to Scripture memory in The Joshua Code, and have equipped themselves to give answers in The Jesus Code, The James Code challenges readers to give feet to their faith. Hawkins gives applicable truth from the book of James emphasizing that an effective Christian life is not about faith and works, but is about faith that works.
As with The Joshua Code and The Jesus Code, all author royalties will go to Mission:Dignity, whose mission supports retired pastors and their spouses living near the poverty level.
... Read moreThe Jesus Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 7 hours 10 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: March 15, 2022
- Language: English
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4.44(77 ratings)
Jesus gets attention not with exclamation marks, but with question marks.
Jesus was always asking questions. Whether with a small group or large crowd, Jesus opened hearts and minds by asking questions that grasped attention and made one think.
In The Jesus Code, author O. S. Hawkins poses 52 thought-provoking questions found throughout the Bible that believers should be able to answer as they grow in their faith and share their faith with others. This book features one question each week to study and meditate on until the answer is firmly fixed in your heart.
Some of the questions you’ll find include:
- What does the Lord require of you?
- Where can I go from Your Spirit?
- Who is my neighbor?
- What is your life? A vapor that appears and vanishes away?
- Why do you seek the living among the dead?
- Will a man rob God?
The Jesus Code begins with the first question asked in the Bible and travels through the Bible’s message, beginning to end. The answers to these questions and more will show you God’s will for your life, and they will help you feel confident as you share your knowledge with fellow believers.
... Read moreThe Joshua Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 6 hours 12 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: April 19, 2022
- Language: English
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4.41(110 ratings)
Discover the secret Joshua gave the Israelites for prosperity and success.
The Israelites finally had land and the opportunity to start anew. Their leader, Joshua, spoke wisely about how to follow God’s law and how to be successful. Joshua 1:8 says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” The Joshua CodeTM is a challenge to keep the Word in our mouths through memorization and in our hearts through meditation “day and night.”
The fifty-two chapters in this audiobook are designed to lead you on a yearlong journey by spending each week memorizing and meditating on one Scripture verse so that it becomes a living part of your very being. Topics include grace, temptation, the three levels of prayer, fruit of the spirit, and more. The outlines in each chapter can also be used by the busy pastor or Bible teacher for guiding their members. God’s Word is powerful and profitable when studied and applied by anyone, the young and the seasoned believer alike.
“You will both enjoy and profit from reading The Joshua Code. His emphasis upon the importance of Scripture memorization vibrates once more the lost chord of hiding God’s Word in your heart.” – Dr. John Edmund Haggai, Founder and CEO, Haggai Institute
“The Joshua Code literally cracks the code that every leader struggles with: In these uncertain times, with uncertain outcomes, how can a leader put first things first? The example of Joshua memorizing and meditating on God’s Word moves us from success to significance. Most of all, the emphasis on Scripture memory fits in perfectly with our matrix at Student Leadership University that you will be the same person five years from now, except for the books you read, the people you meet, the places you go, and the things you memorize.” – Dr. Jay Strack, President & Founder, Student Leadership University
“The Joshua Code is impacting our whole church as we memorize the Scriptures together. Each week the Scripture verse appears in our announcements and on Sunday evenings the verse is recited as a group and the devotional thoughts are read then discussed. This is bringing us together as a family around the Word of God.” – Dr. Thomas Sherwood, Long Falls Church, Carthage, New York
“Whether on the football field or the field of life you need a playbook. My friend, O.S. Hawkins’ new book, The Joshua Code, is a great resource in understanding the 52 verses every believer should know. I read it regularly in my own devotions and enthusiastically recommend it to my family, friends and fans.” – Roger Staubach, NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
... Read moreThe Nehemiah Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 4 hours 18 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: June 07, 2022
- Language: English
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4.43(33 ratings)
Who isn’t¬†in need of a new beginning? Bestselling author O. S. Hawkins knows that whether it be broken relationships, integrity missteps, or loss, most of us will spend some or much of the next year¬†trying to restore something. The good news is . . . it’s never too late for a new beginning.
Hawkins, with more than 550,000 books sold, now turns his eye to another biblical hero in The Nehemiah Code. Nehemiah was a civil servant from 2,500 years ago who applied principles found in the Bible for insight during hard times, help to start again, and encouragement to rebuild a life.
The Nehemiah Code dives into a theme that will resonate deeply with a wide variety of readers – ¬†insight during hard times, help to start again, and encouragement to rebuild a life. Topics include:¬†
- Taking personal responsibility
- Moving out of your comfort zone
- Rebuilding team spirit
- Holding those around you accountable
- Doing what is right
- Finishing strong
 All author royalties go toward Mission:Dignity, an organization that supports retired pastors and their spouses living near the poverty level.
... Read moreThe Nehemiah Code: Audio Bible Studies
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 1 hours 47 minutes
- Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
- Publish date: October 27, 2020
- Language: English
In this six-session Bible study, O.S. Hawkins, bestselling author of the Code series, draws on the book of Nehemiah to show how each of us can begin again when we look to God for help. Whether we have suffered broken relationships, integrity missteps, devastating loss, or any other setback, it is never too late to rebuild our lives!
Nehemiah understood this truth when he called on the Lord for insight during his people’s hard times. He was an ordinary man who applied principles from God that enabled him to rebuild a broken city wall and, in the process, rebuild a lot of broken hopes. Nehemiah left behind some secrets of his success-a sort of hidden “code”-which can become a fountain of hope and strength to us. Nehemiah’s message across the centuries is plain and powerful: it is never too late for a new beginning!
The Audio Bible Study series provides a unique learning experience. Instead of sitting down to watch a video teaching for Bible study, listen to the same quality Bible study content on the go! Whether you listen on your commute, while walking outside, or over a lunch break, you can access high-quality audio Bible studies wherever you are. Get the most out of the teaching by diving into the accompanying study guide (sold separately) to walk through reflection questions and individual Bible study to go deeper.
... Read moreThe Passion Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 4 hours 1 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: November 05, 2019
- Language: English
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4.8(1 ratings)
Do you long to experience the joy and peace only found in knowing and loving our Lord? The Passion Code leads you on a 100-day journey with bestselling author O. S. Hawkins to grow closer to God and to discover that the more you know Him, the more you want to do His will.
In The Passion Code readers will:
- embark on a 100-day journey, guided by O. S. Hawkins, to discover that God is with us, for us, and in us
- engage with a daily reflection accompanied by a Code word for the day, a Passion Proclamation Bible verse to apply to your life, and a prayer
This devotional is perfect for:
- anyone wanting to unlock the blessings of God’s Word
- Bible study and worship groups
- gifting–includes presentation page for thoughtful personalization and a beautiful ribbon marker
From Bethlehem, where we find God with us, then to Golgotha, where we find God for us, and finally to Pentecost, where we discover that God came to take up residence in our lives, God in us. Begin your own journey of unlocking the blessings of God’s Word through The Passion Code.
... Read moreThe Prayer Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 4 hours 49 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: November 30, 2021
- Language: English
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4.73(30 ratings)
Do you want a richer, more robust prayer life? Your prayers are powerful! Learn how to pray with confidence, faith, and an awareness of the Holy Spirit as you draw from world-changing prayers from Scripture in this inspiring guide to a transformed spiritual life. The Prayer Code is the latest addition to O. S. Hawkins’s bestselling series that includes The Joshua Code and The Jesus Code.
David prayed for protection from his enemies. Jesus prayed for all believers. The early Church prayed for courage. The most powerful prayers of Scripture have one thing in common: they reflect the promises of God in His Word, promises that are available to you today, just as they were to people in the Bible.
In The Prayer Code, Hawkins explores biblical prayers to equip you to pray effectively for:
- peace in times of change
- courage to overcome your fears
- healing for yourself and others
Each of the entries includes a prayer, life-guiding principles you can draw from that prayer, and a code word to help you apply those truths to your life.
Whether you offer a prayer of confession, thanksgiving, praise, intercession, petition, or communion, you can be confident that you’re praying as the Bible teaches. Transform your prayer life as you learn to pray with passion to a loving Father who longs for you to draw near.
... Read moreThe Promise Code
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 4 hours 58 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: October 18, 2022
- Language: English
Do you trust in the promises of God you’ve read in the Bible? Do you live your life by them? In The Promise Code, join trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins as he dives into 40 of those promises, giving them context and meaning. Find the joy and peace that can only come through an understanding of how you can count on God’s promises to be true in your own life.
Learn how to:
- Lead a faithful Christian life by believing in God’s promises
- Draw nearer to God through studying what He says to be true in His Word
- Experience peace amid life’s troubles
This book will be a favorite and is perfect for the many fans of the Code Series and anyone who needs a little lift in their life.
Each of the 40 entries contains a Bible promise, a reading that illuminates that promise, and a prayer that will stay with you throughout your week, helping you to remember God’s promise to you.
Also enjoy other O. S. Hawkins’s books in this series:
- The Joshua Code: 52 Scriptures Every Believer Should Know
- The Jesus Code: 52 Scripture Questions Every Believer Should Answer
- The Prayer Code: 40 Scripture Prayers Every Believer Should Pray
- The Believer’s Code: 365 Devotions to Unlock the Blessings of God’s Word
- The Bible Code: Finding Jesus in Every Book in the Bible
VIP
- By: O. S. Hawkins
- Narrator: O. S. Hawkins
- Length: 2 hours 43 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: December 14, 2021
- Language: English
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3.65(40 ratings)
The Bible says that God has “assigned to you an area of influence” (2 Corinthians 10:13). The question is what will you do with it?
In his newest book VIP, O.S. Hawkins takes readers through what it takes to create a life of Influence–vision, integrity, and purpose. Through inspirational stories, biblical examples, and charged challenges towards greatness, O.S. Hawkins illuminates a path for you to uncover what it is going to take for you to become a VIP.
Following the great success of his books The Joshua Code and The James Code, VIP is the next step on your journey toward the life God has for you.
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