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Paperback. Condizione: New. The 40 Days of Community Study Guide-part of the Living with Purpose small group bible study by Rick Warren-is a dynamic individual or small group study guide that will help you learn how to fulfill God's five purposes for your life.By unpacking the biblical support for each of the five purposes (fellowship, spiritual growth, service, worship, and sharing the good News) you'll learn the ways it applies to you and your circle of influence, and how you can use this knowledge to benefit God's kingdom.Through it, Warren also explains how God planned for Christians to fulfill his purposes in community with each other in our church families, small groups, and in the world as a whole. Why did God plan it this way? Because we're better together!40 Days of Community will deepen your understanding of how God uses community for your own good and growth, as well as help you cultivate deeper relationships with those around you. Learn to fulfill God's purposes . discover how we are better together. Sessions include: 1. We're Compelled to Love God's Family 2. We're Commissioned to Reach Out Together3. We're Chosen to Fellowship Together4. We're Connected to Grow Together 5. We're Called to Serve Together 6. We're Created to Worship TogetherThis study guide is designed for use with the 40 Days of Community Video Study and 40 Days of Community Devotional Journal.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Across the United States and the world, hundreds of thousands of people are proclaiming a new anthem: "I Am Second." They have discovered that God has a plan for their life, a plan that starts with making God First. They learned that whether it was money or relationships or the pleasures of life, nothing brought satisfaction and peace until God was First in their lives. Hear their stories and discover the powerful message of their journeys.With this Conversation Guide, you and your small group will encounter story after story of notable people throughout culture who have had a radical, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ, and will be challenged to share your own "Second" stories with the world around you.Conversation Guide includes:Six biblical lessons focused on Scripture passages and stories of those living "Second"Topics with which every person can relate, such as relationships, struggles, and successSmall group discussion questions that will equip group members to put what they've learned into practiceIntended for use with I Am Second Video Study (ISBN: 9781401675783).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Start Becoming A Good Samaritan Teen Edition is about people like you. Teens who want to do something to help make the world a better place, who want to help bring healing and comfort to those in need, but don't know where to start.It is a resource that will help you better understand the parable of the Good Samaritan, showing you how you can live out Jesus' call to "Love your neighbor" at home, at school, in the community, and throughout the world.In six dynamic sessions (DVD/digital video sold separately), the Start Becoming A Good Samaritan Teen Edition curriculum explores the critical needs facing our world and helps teen Christians understand how they can become Good Samaritans, right now, right where they live.Commit yourself to being the hands and feet of Christ to a hurting world. Start here.Designed for use with the Start Becoming a Good Samaritan Teen Edition Video Study (sold separately). Hosted by Jarret and Jeannie Stevens, this video curriculum features an amazing line up of teachers, thinkers, and global Christian leaders such as Eugene Peterson, Jim Cymbala, Chuck Colson, Zach Hunter, Brenda Salter McNeil, Kay Warren, Joni Eareckson Tada, Rob Bell, and many others.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In this six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Doing the Right Thing, from Chuck Colson, Robert George, and an all-star panel examines how ethical and character issues relate to life at home, school, and the workplace.Doing the Right Thing explores the ethical and moral breakdown hitting culture from all sides. Through panel discussions, interviews, and live student questions it raises ethical issues in a non-condemning but challenging way, stimulating thought, discussion, and action.This Participant Guide encourages viewers to examine themselves and how ethical and character issues relate to their lives at home, school, and the workplace. As a result of this discussion and self-examination, participants will exhort each other and promote an ethic of virtue in their spheres of influence and in the culture at large.This examination of ethics consists of six sessions, each designed to last  approximately one hour. Each session consists of thirty minutes of video and thirty minutes of discussion.Session topics include:How did we get into this mess?Is there truth, a moral law we all can know?If we know what is right, can we do it?What does it mean to be human?Ethics in the market placeEthics in public lifeDesigned for use with the Doing the Right Thing Video Study (sold separately).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Whether you're a new or seasoned group leader, or whether your group is well-established or just getting started, this four-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) will lead you and your group together to a remarkable new closeness and effectiveness. Designed to foster healthy group interaction and facilitate maximum growth, this innovative approach equips both group leaders and members with essential skills and values for creating and sustaining truly life-changing small groups.Designed for use with the Making Your Small Group Work Video Study (sold separately).…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Experience the Story that God is telling!In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart. In Epic Study Guide, Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. In this revolutionary new curriculum, Henry Cloud, Bill Donahue, and John Townsend establish a whole new training paradigm-one that equips leaders and groups simultaneously and gives them everything they need to start and sustain a life-changing group. All it requires is a small group and a DVD player. Four sixty-minute sessions train leaders and group members in the foundational values and practices of becoming a life-changing community. These sixty-minute sessions are the foundations of small groups that include teaching by the authors, creative segments, and activities and discussion time. . The group has the chance to review and learn new group life techniques during the year with Thirteen five-minute coaching segments on topics such as active listening, personal sharing, giving and receiving feedback, prayer, calling out the best in others, and more.Each session includes a mix of three elements. Teaching by the authors. Creative segments (such as modeling dramas, person-on-the-street interviews, personal stories/testimonies, creative multimedia, etc.). Small group activities and processing/discussion timeThe four sessions include. Session 1 provides a foundational experience that helps group members get excited about the adventure and life-changing power of small group life. Exercises and guided discussions create an initial sense of connection, safety, and most of all, fun! Session 2 focuses on introducing values, ground rules, and logistical issues. Relationships are deepened through the group's assessment and discussion of the values most important to them, while exercises facilitate group ownership of these issues. . Session 3 unpacks each of the five key values through in-depth teaching and practical examples. Group members learn that all are responsible for implementing the five values in the life of the group, and they practice applying two of the values during the session ("Be real" and "accept one another"). Session 4 transitions the group to running on its own. Exercises help the group clarify what their focus will be, and what they want to do in their next meeting (the first meeting without the DVD curriculum). This session also provides an inspiring wrap-up for the course that casts vision for what the group can become if it lives out its values.The Life-Changing Power of Group Life DVD and Participants Guide are available separately.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Six-session small group studies to build true community within the church and among the world Parables: Jesus, the wisest man who ever lived, had much to say about God, the human heart, the future, life, anger, love, and everything that mattered. Digging into the treasure trove of the wisdom and truth hidden in his parables will stretch minds, feed souls, pierce hearts, and shape his followers into true disciples.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. What does it mean to do everything "in Jesus' name"? Is that an ideal attainable only by a few "super Christians"--or is it a way of life we can all experience?Leader's guide included!Fully Devoted group sessions are:What Is True Spirituality?GraceGrowthGroupsGiftsGiving"We Know Him Well . . . ".…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Why Jesus? is a concise and easy-to-read study of the very real questions surrounding Jesus that your guests might be thinking about when first attending your church or Alpha:Who is Jesus?Why do we need Him?Why did He have to die?Why is He relevant to my life today?These booklets are an effective evangelistic tool to pass out to guests at your services or at Alpha, sharing the Gospel in a warm and relevant way. Alpha is based on a pattern found in the New Testament of people bringing their friends, family, and work colleagues to meet Jesus. Alpha is an easy way to say to friends, "Come and see, come and explore your questions, come and hear about Jesus, come and see for yourself." Everyone is welcome at Alpha, but the program is designed especially for people who would not describe themselves as Christians or church-goers.This resource is written in Spanish.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a seven-session study designed to help couples obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. This Leader's Guide offers a concise yet thorough overview of Marriage Course. It includes timetables for each evening, suggested reading, details on how to set up and run the course, and practical tips for making your Marriage Course successful. This leader's guide is included with The Alpha Pre-Marriage Course and is also sold separately.The course covers:An Introduction to Marriage CourseBuilding Strong FoundationsThe Art of CommunicationResolving ConflictForgivenessThe Impact of Family - past and presentGood SexLove in ActionMarriage Course PartyCoping with Times of Separation (optional session)Marriage Course serves as a bridge between the church and local community by recognizing the need to go beyond the social, as well as physical, walls of the church to help couples with their relationships. The courses are easy to run, and the talks are also available on DVD (sold separately). If you enjoy hosting people and have a passion for strengthening family life, you could run a course.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. start Becoming a Good Samaritan is a six-session small group Bible study like no other (DVD/digital video sold separately). Prepare to have your eyes opened, your heart stirred, your vision kindled, and your faith focused and invigorated like never before!Love your neighbor. Change the world. It starts with you, today.The homeless man wandering your streets. The disenfranchised roaming your neighborhood. The sick and forgotten pushed to the edge of your town. Let's get to work! In partnership with World Vision, start Becoming a Good Samaritan is an unprecedented initiative that helps Christians live out Christ's love in world-changing ways, right now, right where you live.This experience will help you explore issues like poverty, social injustice, pandemic diseases, the environment - and teach you how to start making a personal, street-level impact today. Inside are discussion questions, radical but commonsense ideas, and personal applications to help you live out your faith in ways that will change the community around you.Sessions include:Becoming a Good SamaritanCaring for the Sick Seeking Justice and Reconciliation Honoring the PoorTending to God's Creation Loving the ForsakenDesigned for use with the Start Becoming a Good Samaritan Video Study (sold separately). In it, you'll find John Ortberg hosting six emotionally packed sessions featuring Christian leaders like Eugene Peterson, Matthew Sleeth, Jim Cymbala, Chuck Colson, Joni Eareckson Tada, Rob Bell and many others.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The people of Israel were carried away to Babylon, where they lived as exiles and outcasts. God sent this judgment on His people because of their continued unfaithfulness to His word-but the day came when He called them to return to Jerusalem. However, when they arrived there, they discovered things had dramatically changed for the worse. The Temple was destroyed, the city walls were torn down, and the land had been taken over by people who did not want them back. There was work to be done, and it was not going to be easy.In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Ezra's early return to Jerusalem, continuing through the teachings of Israel's prophets during the time, and concluding with Nehemiah and the people's rebuilding efforts in the city. Studies include close-up examinations of Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as "Unequally Yoked" and "Worshiping God."-ABOUT THE SERIES-The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This six-session small group Bible study from Pastor Rick Warren (DVD/digital video sold separately), Everything is Possible with God, helps you recognize, understand, and cooperate in the predictable patterns and processes God uses to strengthen your faith and develop your character.How's your faith? Strong or weak? Is it steady or stretched? It's an important question, because there's a lot riding on your answer. More importantly, would you like your faith to be stronger? That's what this study from "America's most influential spiritual leader" is all about.Faith, according to Pastor Rick Warren, is like a muscle. It needs to be exercised and developed. And God uses a predictable pattern and process to build your faith. It's what Warren calls the Six Phases of Faith. Once you understand these six phases, you can cooperate with God in the process of strengthening your faith and building your character.Everything is Possible with God is a groundbreaking small group bible study that  helps you uncover and participate in God's unique plan and purpose for your life.This Study Guide is filled with helpful discussion starters, video overviews, a helpful Leader's Guide and much more. It's designed to be used with the companion Everything is Possible with God DVD (sold separately).Sessions include:How God Builds Your FaithGod's Dream for Your LifeHow to Make Wise DecisionsDelayed by DesignHow to Deal with DifficultyFrom Dead End to DeliveranceDesigned for use with the Everything Is Possible with God Video Study (sold separately).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Spirit-Filled Family will take you on a journey of discovering the clear guidelines God has gived us for creating a happy home.  By examining God's biblical blueprint for a dynamic and vital Christian family, you will discover the importance of each person's God-given place in your family circle.  By exploring how to relate to one another in ways that are enriching, fulfilling, and purposeful, you will learn how to nuture your relationships through love, forgiveness, and practical faith.  Great for individual or group study, The Spirit-Filled Family will help you establish, cultivate, and prosper your family- God's way.Spirit-Filled Life® Study Guides are perfect companions to the New Spirit-Filled Life® Study Bible, or for use on their own.  Each guide offers focused insights into specific issues or principles of Spirit-empowered living.  The guides' interactive approach offer an indepth look at practical living in God's kingdom and challengers users to examine and live their daily lives in light of God's Word.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Paint yourself into the story and transform Easter into a truly life-changing experience.Once you experience the story of Easter, absolutely everything in your life changes.The Easter Experience is a unique, DVD-driven study which brings the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life through dramatic storytelling and challenging teaching. The participant's guide to The Easter Experience small group DVD follows the six 20-minute episodes, providing additional information, discovery questions, and tips for helping your small group grow spiritually and bond with each other as well as with the eternal message of Easter.Also available are the Easter Experience Small Group DVD and the Easter Experience Ministry Devotional.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Learn to Pray with the Master If you could ask the first disciples, "What was the Savior's secret to living in alignment with the Father's will and with power to face life's challenges," they would have answered with one word, "Prayer!" As we learn to talk with the Father, we grow strong in faith and obedience. The Lord's Prayer is much more than a collection of words to be recited from memory. It is a Jesus-given springboard to launch us into the refreshing waters of God's wisdom and strength. When we learn to pray with Jesus, we become like him. Will you dare to echo the plea of the first disciples, "Teach us to pray".…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Purpose of Christmas Study Guide is for groups and families and can be used with The Purpose of Christmas DVD (sold separately), which features three sessions taught by Rick Warren on why we celebrate Christmas and how it can change our lives forever.At the very first Christmas - the birth of Jesus - an angel announced three things. In those three statements of the angel, we find the three purposes of Christmas. The three sessions in The Purpose of Christmas look at each of those purposes: . Christmas Is a Time for Celebration . Christmas Is a Time for Salvation . Christmas Is a Time for Reconciliation Three sessions.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A Program for Implementing a Christ-Centered Recovery Ministry in Your ChurchAlcoholism - Divorce - Sexual Abuse - Codependency - Domestic Violence - Drug Addiction - Sexual Addiction - Food Addiction - Gambling Addiction and others.There is a way the church can help the hurting move beyond their wounds to experience the healing and forgiveness of Christ. Since 1991, more than 200,000 people have participated in the Celebrate Recovery programs offered at more than 3,500 churches, prisons, and rescue missions.Drawn from the Beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery helps people resolve painful problems in the context of the church as a whole.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A series of Bible study guides following the format and content of the NIV Application Commentaries Series. Each study looks at the original meaning, bridging contexts, and contemporary significance of the text, and offers small group participants a better understanding and relevant application of the biblical material to their daily lives.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In 1998, What's So Amazing About Grace? was chosen as the Gold Medallion Book of the Year. Stamped with Philip Yancey's journalistic gift for inquiry and personal passion for truth, this provocative best-seller has challenged and inspired more than half a million readers worldwide with a vision of the life-Experience the Impact of Grace It's one thing to talk about grace; it's another to taste its power. What's So Amazing About Grace? ZondervanGroupware takes you and your study group for interactive, gut-level encounters with radical, life-changing grace. Through candid video interviews, Philip Yancey integrates true-life faces and experiences with 10 POWERFUL SESSIONS that will rock your preconceptions, get you thinking and talking, and help you discover together why grace is more amazing than you've ever dreamed.This Participant's Guide will help you not only gain a better understanding of what grace is and why it is so precious, but also integrate it into your life. Engaging questions, provocative Bible studies, and lively discussions are just part of the package. You'll also be challenged to look for grace where it counts the most: in your own character and personal life.If you're ready to discover grace as more than just a fluffy concept, buckle your seat belt. You're about to take a journey to the radical heart and soul of Christianity. The next life grace changes could be yours.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Many Christians believe our future in heaven is all that really matters. But that's not what the Bible teaches. In this six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), premier Bible scholar N. T. Wright brings you inside the Scriptures to grasp the full, breathtaking hope Jesus offers the world, and its impact on your life today.Gain an exciting new vision for your life on earth in light of your future in heaven. Wonderful as is the promise of heaven, a glorious hereafter is just part of what salvation is about.What about today? Jesus called his followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Your life here and now is of tremendous consequence, and what you believe about the future has a direct impact on how you live in the present.In six transforming, faith-inspiring sessions, premiere biblical scholar N. T. Wright opens your eyes to the amazing full scope of what God's Word has to say about the world to come and the world that is.Filled with discussion questions, thoughts for reflection, and ideas for personal application, this study guide will help you get the most out of each session as you explore such questions as What is heaven really like? Is our main duty as Christians simply to help non-Christians get there? What hope does the gospel hold for this present life? In what ways does God intend for us to experience that hope personally and spread its healing power to the world around us?Surprised by Hope provides a clearer vision both of the future and of God's kingdom at hand today.This study provides individual and group activities, additional background material, and between-session personal studies that will enhance your experience of the video sessions.Sessions include:Hope for the WorldThe Hope of the ResurrectionThe Hope of HeavenThe Hope of Jesus' Second ComingThe Hope of SalvationThe Hope of the ChurchDesigned for use with the Surprised by Hope Video Study (sold separately).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Is it possible to have a great marriage? Yes, but it is not likely if you treat marriage like everybody else does!In this five-session video-based small group study (DVD/digital video sold separately), New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel gives you five commitments to make in order to fail-proof your marriage. You know the stats, and they are horrifying. 50% of marriages don't make it. What other area of your life are you satisfied with 50% odds against you?The choices you make each and every day determine not only your relationship with God but also the quality of your marriage. The decisions you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. In this five-session study, you will discover five commitments that will absolutely fail-proof your marriage. If you make these commitments, you'll discover a richer, deeper, more authentic relationship and a more rewarding, more passionate love life than you could have ever imaginedDon't be a statistic. Don't be average. Let's get you that marriage that you always wanted. Starting right now-from this day forward.Sessions include:Seek GodFight FairHave FunStay PureNever Give UpDesigned for use with the From This Day Forward Video Study 9780310697206 (sold separately).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A Program for Implementing a Christ-Centered Recovery Ministry in Your ChurchAlcoholism - Divorce - Sexual Abuse - Codependency - Domestic Violence - Drug Addiction - Sexual Addiction - Food Addiction - Gambling Addiction and others.There is a way the church can help the hurting move beyond their wounds to experience the healing and forgiveness of Christ. Since 1991, more than 200,000 people have participated in the Celebrate Recovery programs offered at more than 3,500 churches, prisons, and rescue missions.Drawn from the Beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery helps people resolve painful problems in the context of the church as a whole.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A series of Bible study guides following the format and content of the NIV Application Commentaries Series. Each study looks at the original meaning, bridging contexts, and contemporary significance of the text, and offers small group participants a better understanding and relevant application of the biblical material to their daily lives.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. In the beginning, God created Adam. Then he made Eve. And ever since we've been picking up the pieces.Loveology is a theology of love from God's point of view. The five sessions start with God's design for marriage and works backward, dealing with sexuality, romance, singleness, and what it means to be male and female.  Pastor and writer John Mark Comer shares about what is right in male/female relationships-what God intended in the Garden. And about what is wrong-the fallout in a post-Eden world.The Loveology video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) is for anyone who wants to learn what the Scriptures have to say about sexuality and relationships and for people who want to ask the why questions and get intelligent, grace-and-truth answers.As you walk through this five-week study, you will come to better understand what God fully intended back in the garden. By comprehending the brilliance behind God's original plan for love and marriage and sex and romance-if we can redefine that fuzzy, amorphous, confusing word "love" and look at it through the lens of Jesus-your marriages and relationships will be radically altered as a result.This study guide contains video notes, individual or group reflection questions, and between session personal applications to enhance your journey through the video study.Sessions include:LoveMarriageSexRomanceSinglenessDesigned for use with Loveology Video Study 9780310688389 (sold separately). …

Paperback. Condizione: New. In Giving Thanks to God, the fifth study in the Jesus Calling® Bible Study Series, you will explore what God's Word has to say about the many ways He provides for you-and why you should give thanks to Him for this abundance. Even when you are going through trials, you can have an attitude of thankfulness, for the Bible says that you have been given "every spiritual blessing in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3). When you realize the depth of God's love and the lengths He went to reconcile you to Himself, it naturally causes you to want to praise Him!Sessions Include: Giving Thanks for God's AbundanceGiving Thanks for God's ProvisionGiving Thanks for RescueGiving Thanks for TrialsGiving Thanks for Spiritual BlessingsGiving Thanks for the CrossGiving Thanks for the ResurrectionGiving Thanks for the Holy SpiritEach of the Jesus Calling® Bible studies includes devotional readings from Jesus Calling®, selected passages of Scripture for reflection, Bible study questions, and additional questions to help you apply the material. This study can be used for personal reflection and Bible study or in a small-group setting.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A series of Bible study guides following the format and content of the NIV Application Commentaries Series. Each study looks at the original meaning, bridging contexts, and contemporary significance of the text, and offers small group participants a better understanding and relevant application of the biblical material to their daily lives.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Stand Strong in Life's Furnaces How do you respond when the bottom drops out? What happens to your character quotient when things don't go the way you planned? How do you react when the temperature is rising, you are under attack, and God seems far away? Daniel discovered that the furnace experiences of life refine and define us. Spiritual integrity rarely grows when everything goes our way. Instead, God uses things like a furnace, a lion's den, a mad king, and exile in a foreign country to forge character in a soul. If you long to meet God in the challenging times and come through the fire stronger and more faithful, Daniel is ready to show the way.…