General Studies
GO FISH (4) Andy Stanley
In this six week study Andy Stanley explores the motivation behind sharing your faith. Discover God's heart for those who don't know Him. Along the way you will be equipped with tools that will help make sharing your faith a natural part of your life.
Six Session DVD and study guide
BREAKAWAY Andy Stanley
In this six session study Andy Stanley will expose you to four core beliefs that have the power to renovate your thinking and change the trajectory of your life. Intended for use in a personal study or in small groups, Breakaway will illustrate how our core beliefs dictate our decisions which dictate the outcomes in our lives.
Six Session DVD and study guide
THE SINAI CODE(2) Andy Stanley
Thirty-five hundred years ago Moses came down form Mt Sinai with a short list of rules that has shaped the values of men and nations for centuries. We know them as the Ten Commandments. But do we really know them? Some would argue that it is the Ten Commandments that set the stage for mankind to feel as if we must perform our way into God’s good graces. But was that the reason they were given? In this six-part study Andy Stanley dispels the common misconceptions about the Ten Commandments and reveals the role that they should play in our lives today.
Six - Part Series DVD only
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Andy Stanley
Work. For most people, it's a necessity. For some, it's a passion. And for others, it's a four-lettered word to be avoided as much as possible. But for all of us, only one perspective on work really matters: God’s. He ordained it, and He laid out specific guidelines for us to achieve maximum success and fulfillment while on the job. This six week study was designed for small group or personal use. Taking Care of Business addresses specific problem areas we’re all familiar with-from dealing with coworkers and superiors while exemplifying Christ, to balancing our work and home life.
6 - Part Series DVD and study guide
LIFE RULES Andy Stanley
In kindergarten, ignoring the rules was a blast--especially if you could get away with it. But as adults, we understand that rules are protection...and that if we break God's rules, we cause heartache and broken relationships. Designed for small group or personal use this six week study clearly explains God's basic set of life rules, which when lived, hold the power to improve your current relationships and mend hurting ones. It's never too late to learn, relearn, and follow the parameters God clearly outlines for his people.
6 - Part Series DVD and study guide
WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES Mark Ashton
If there is a God and he’s good, then WHY DOESN’T HE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE EVIL AND SUFFERING IN THIS WORLD? Where was he when the Twin Towers fell? Where is he in the midst of your own tragedy? Questions like these are hardly academic-they’re the gut-wrenching cry of a world consumed with unendurable pain and ugliness. Something about this life is so terribly broken that only God can fix it. So why doesn’t he-or has he…is he…and will he? This six session study is innovative, thought-provoking and will challenge you and those in your group to connect heart to heart as together you explore the interface between Jesus, the Bible, and the realities of this world in which we live.
Six Sessions Study guide only
WINNING AT LIFE Mark Ashton
What does it take to win at life? A good education? A lucrative career? A loving family? Jesus had a lot to say about winning- and losing- in life. He also had a way of connecting with his listeners through stories that cut straight to the heart of their personal lives and values. Winning at Life revisits six of those stories. Some will challenge you. Some will encourage you. All of them offer a clearer vision of what life is really about.
Six - Part Series Study Guide only
*TWISTED (2) Andy Stanley
Meet four deceivers who share a common goal; your gradual destruction. You can’t see them. You can’t hear them. And you’d swear you’d never really believe them. But when the rules are bent, lives are broken. And by the time you notice, it’s already too late.
In this 5 part study Andy Stanley reveals common ways the truth gets twisted. Each one has the potential to destroy your relationships, cloud your decisions, and distort your perspective of God. Discover how the truth has been twisted, and how it impacts our lives and culture.
5 - Part Series DVD
THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW Phillip Yancey
Discover for yourself why no one who meets him ever stays the same. Both a best-selling book and small group bible study The Jesus I Never Knew is a literate and piercingly honest look at the teachings, person, and life of Jesus Christ. In 14 riveting sessions, you’ll experience the insights, the impact, the energy, the challenge, and the life-changes. You’ll press beyond popular notions and stereotypes of Jesus to obtain fresh, uncluttered perspectives on history’s central figure-his radical claims, his challenging teachings and his effect on others…including you.
14 Sessions Video, Leader’s Guide and book
Pursuing Spiritual Transformation Series
This series explores fresh, biblical based ways to think about and experience your life with God. Each study challenges the popular notion that merely “trying harder” will lead to Christ likeness. Instead, this series helps you identify the practices, experiences, and relationships God can use to help you become the person he longs for you to be. Developed by Willow Creek Community Church as a foundational curriculum, this personal and relational approach to spiritual growth will help you: Become more like Jesus, Overcome spiritual roadblocks, Cultivate intimacy with God, Reflect God’s character in everyday life and Renew your passion for spiritual growth.
Grace Many Christians have an easier time being saved by grace than they do living in grace every day. But grace is at the center of the life God calls us to – and reflects the heart of the One who calls. These seven studies in GRACE will help you make the connection between grace as a remote biblical concept and grace as a lifestyle – a reality you experience day in, day out.
Growth What would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. Through personal study and small group interaction, this seven week study sets you on a path to live out the character of Jesus in this world as only you can.
Gifts Gifted – that’s you! Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant’s heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church, your family, your friends and your world – without wiping you out in the process? This seven week study will help you develop a passion to be used by God.
Giving Jesus said more about money than just about any other topic. Clearly, it is an important issue – and a touchy one! Deep down, we know it is not a matter of what we earn but how we manage what we earn that shows our ultimate priorities. GIVING demonstrates how good stewardship is more than a responsibility – it’s and adventure. As you study the connection between your wallet and your heart, you’ll learn how money management is a powerful tool for shaping your character. This is a seven week study.
Each topic in this series comes as a study guide with a leader’s guide included.
7 - Part Series
EXPERIENCING GOD Henry Blackaby
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have been drawn closer to God through the study of Henry Blackaby’s book, Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God. Now with this video series you can hear Henry Blackaby discuss in more detail the seven realities of the Experiencing God series. Learn to hear when God is speaking to you, find out where God is working and join Him and experience God doing through you what only God can do in twelve lessons!
Video, Leader’s Guide and student books
Life Application Bible Studies
This Bible study series goes beyond discussion and reflection. Using Bible verses relevant to the topic, application notes, and thought provoking questions, these unique Bible studies encourage you to take your understanding of God’s Word and put it into action!
Money Six Bible studies on managing you personal finances
Priorities Six Bible studies on managing your time wisely
Character Six Bible studies on building a life of integrity
Stress Six Bible studies on handling life’s daily pressures
Work Six Bible studies on serving God in and through your job
The Life Application Bible Studies series will not only challenge you-it will change you!
Six Part Series Leader Guides
Beginning Life Together
God never intended for you to do life alone but to do life together in community. This introductory group study Beginning Life Together, gives you an overview of the five biblical purposes God intends for your life. This study will take you on a six week journey of the Purpose Driven Life and give you a taste of the life God created you to live.
Six Part Series DVD and study guide
Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses
James W. Moore
Life is full of excuses. We get stuck in traffic. We are late for an appointment. We forget important dates. We have too many things going on at the same time. If we are honest with ourselves, our excuses creep into our lives of faith as well.
“This book is not one that condemns, but one that brings hope and joy. It is about God’s grace. These pages give us insight into our failures, but they also point out the paths to inner satisfaction and joy. Christians today need to read this book, to better understand our silence, our half-heartedness, and our rationalizations. We need the clear and loving answers Dr. Moore has given us-answers that inspire and lift us up, that challenge us and call us to deeper faith and commitment.” Charles L Allen
12 Lessons Book and leader’s guide
*TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT Andy Stanley
Overloaded? Maxed out? Our culture encourages us to live as if we have no limits. So we fill up our schedules and empty our bank accounts. We do as much as we can, spend as much as we can, and acquire as much as we can-all in an effort to get as much as we can out of life.
In this six-session study, Andy Stanley explains that the secret to getting more out of life is not doing more, but doing less. We must learn to create margin to live the live God intended for us.
Six Sessions DVD and study guide
CHOOSING TO CHEAT Andy Stanley
You love your family. You love the challenges of your job. But there’s not enough of you to go around. Somebody isn’t getting as much of your attention as they want or deserve.
This book presents a strategic plan for resolving the tension between work and home- reversing the destructive pattern of giving to the company and career what belongs to your family.
But be forewarned… you will have to cheat.
Nine Lessons Book
BOUNDARIES Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Is your life out of control? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no? Are you disappointed with god because of unanswered prayers?
Having clear boundaries is essentials to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Healthy relationships and sound living depend on maintaining smart personal boundaries. But many people don’t know where to start.
Based on the best-selling book by Drs Henry Cloud and John Townsend these nine interactive sessions can make a life-changing difference. Drawing on principles from the Bible, Boundaries guides small groups on a journey of discovery and practical application.
Book, leader’s guide, participants guide and video
SIMPLE Andy Stanley
In a time when religious leaders and a religious system made it increasingly complicated to connect with God, a teacher appeared whose message was profoundly…simple.
Jesus arrived on the stage of world events and announced that God’s intent was to connect with, not confuse, mankind. To those who were considered most distant from God, Jesus offered this simple invitation, “Follow me.” People who accepted his offer found themselves captivated by and extraordinary faith leading them to adopt a lifestyle that turned the world upside down.
In this six session study, Andy Stanley unpacks the compelling simplicity of Jesus’ message: Follow. Believe. Obey.
Six Sessions DVD
GOD IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK John Ortberg
The story of the Bible is the story of God's desire to be with his people. God is extending himself, stretching out to reach us and to fill our lives with his presence. Every moment of your life is like a page in a Where's Waldo book. God is there, the Scriptures tell us, but the ease with which he may be found varies from one page to the next. God is closer than you think! This is a six-session guide to be used with the DVD.
Six Sessions DVD/Participant’s Guide
THE LIFE YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED John Ortberg
This book challenges us to experience growth through the spiritual disciplines in our regular, everyday lives. If you are tired of the status quo-if you suspect there’s more to Christianity than what you’ve experienced- John Ortberg invites you to join him on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take.
Book (13 Sessions) or DVD, Student Guide and Leaders’ guide (6 sessions)
ON LOCATION Andy Stanley
Two thousand years ago Jesus addressed a handful of men and women and announced “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world.” Translated, you have been strategically placed by God to preserve a culture and illuminate God’s will for man. This study unpacks what it means to be salt and light on location; where we live, work and play.
4 Sessions DVD
HOW TO BE RICH Andy Stanley
You can find plenty of advice on how to get rich. But where do you learn to be rich? And how do you define “rich” in the first place? This four part series moves beyond the “get rich” mentality and explains God’s instructions for the vast majority of us who are already blessed with more than we need.
6 Sessions DVD
ONE GOD MANY GODS (2)
This book offers a straightforward appraisal of 12 of the world’s most prominent religions. As each religion is compared to Christianity, a constant refrain is heard – the fullness of God’s love is seen only in the Christian faith. God acts on our behalf, independent of our effort, to redeem us from sin through the work of Jesus Christ, His Son, and gives us new life through the free gift of faith. The study includes: Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Islam, Satanism and the Occult, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness, Scientology, New Age Thinking and Atheists, Agnostics and Skeptics.
12 Lessons Teacher’s Guide
JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM Bill Hybels
Believers universally affirm that evangelism is a vital part of what God calls them to do, but very few make a practice of doing it. Most simply feel awkward and ill equipped. This study aims to help Christians who struggle with sharing their faith by encouraging and equipping them to routinely initiate spiritual conversations with those who don't know Christ.
There is an 11 Chapter book with questions at the end of each chapter, or a 4 Session DVD and study guide option.
BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN Bill Hybels/Mark Mittelberg
“Is your love for Jesus Christ contagious? It can be! This book explains how you can experience life’s greatest thrill-leading a friend or loved one to the Savior” Luis Palau, International Evangelist
Evangelism doesn’t have to be frustrating or intimidating. Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg believe that effectively communicating our faith in Christ should be the most natural thing in the world. We just need encouragement and direction. This landmark book presents a blueprint for starting a spiritual epidemic of hope and enthusiasm for spreading the Gospel.
8 sessions Book/Participant’s Guide
HEROES Andy Stanley
Heroes – we all have them. There is something in each of us that is drawn to the hero. We admire his clarity of vision in the face of uncertainty. We applaud her quick action while others stand paralyzed on the sidelines. Most of us dreamed of being a hero. Each of us will have the will have the opportunity, a defining moment in our lives when we will be called upon to act heroically on behalf of someone else. Will you be ready? Will you be a hero?
4 Sessions DVD
JUDGMENT CALL Andy Stanley
One of the most commonly held beliefs about the Bible is that it teaches us not to judge one another. But is this true? In this four part series, Andy Stanley tackles the confusing and often misunderstood topic of judging others. From Jesus’ teaching and Paul’s instructions to the early church, we learn the appropriate steps to take before confronting others – and how to react when someone points the finger of judgment at us.
4 Sessions DVD
THE LORD'S PRAYER Douglas Connelly
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, he gave then the Lord’s Prayer. Yet for some of us the Lord’s Prayer is simply a formal prayer that we only repeat during Sunday morning worship. If so, we are missing out on a rich resource for our spiritual lives. This study guide unpacks the Lord’s Prayer section by section with additional texts that help us go deeper into Jesus’ teaching about how we should pray.
8 Lessons Study Guide with notes for leaders
When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back Into the Box
John Ortberg
Using popular games as a metaphor for our temporal lives, this six-session DVD curriculum neatly sorts out what’s fleeting and what’s permanent in God’s kingdom. Like cards and tokens at a board game's end, life's rewards---houses, cars, promotions---all get "put away" after we take our last breath. Being Master of the Board is not the point; being rich toward God is. Winning the game of life on Earth is a temporary victory; loving God and other people with all our hearts is an eternal one. Discover how to make the temporary a servant of the eternal, and exchange "having" for the riches of being!
DVD and Participant’s Guide (6 Sessions)
When Bad Things Happen to Good People Harold S. Kushner
When Harold Kushner’s three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live into his early teens, he was faced with one of life’s most difficult questions: Why God? Years later, Rabbi Kushner wrote this straightforward, elegant contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. Kushner shares his wisdom as a rabbi, a parent, a reader, and a human being. Often imitated but never superseded, When Bad Things Happen to Good People is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow.
Book with Reader’s Guide
CRAZY LOVE Francis Chan
It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe-the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor-loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss.
Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn’t working harder at a list of do’s and don’ts-its falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same.
10 sessions Book/DVD/Study guide
LIFE LESSONS Max Lucado
The Lucado Life Lessons series brings the New Testament to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational storytelling, profound reflections and space for journaling.
Romans - God’s Big Picture
Have you ever headed in the wrong direction? Taken a wrong turn? Made a wrong choice? What about choices that affect everyday decisions in life: choices that take us further away from our goals, our dreams, and our loving Savior?
Of course. We’ve all made poor choices. The early church did too. Sidetracked by pride, distracted by pleasures. In Romans, Paul reviews the wrong turns the church was making. But he doesn’t stop there. He shows us the correct solution to help us stop making wrong choices – Jesus Christ. Because even through all have sinned, Jesus is waiting to restore us to grace.
1 Corinthians - A Spiritual Health Check-Up
We know better. We should be able to do the right thing. But often, we go against our better judgment and give in.
The Corinthian Christians were no different. They made mistakes. Their list of sins is so long and ugly, much like ours. But Paul had patience with the Corinthians. He saw hope for them. His letter confronts them and shows them how to lead a pure life. His letter to the Corinthians encourages all of us who need a spiritual check-up.
Ephesians - Where you Belong
In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us that Jesus longs for the day he will be united with the church-his bride in all her beauty. Paul’s letter celebrates the beauty of the church. Ephesians gives us wonderful examples and basic overviews of a Christian life. Paul shows us how to walk worthy of Christ as we live our life for God. Paul’s focus on the beauty of the church reminds us that through salvation we become a part of God’s family: a place where we can experience true belonging.
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus - Ageless Wisdom for Young Leaders
Do you have a mentor in your spiritual walk? Someone to guide you through the ups and downs of life? Someone to guide you in decision-making? A person you turn to with questions and doubts?
The apostle Paul knew the importance of discipleship. He mentored Timothy, a young pastor facing all sorts of challenges. He pointed the way for Titus, a pastor shaping an early church. Paul’s letters to these young leaders are packed with instruction and guidelines, principles and encouragement. These practical words of wisdom are valuable keys to discipleship in any generation
Acts – Christ’s Church in the World
Can anyone encounter the resurrected Christ and remain unchanged? Understanding and accepting the most compelling event in the history of mankind changed the disciples. Having been brought face to face with God, they couldn’t remain the same.
Filled with the Holy Spirit, bold in their declarations, confidently trusting Christ daily, their days were full of witnessing, ministering, solving practical problems, and resolving differenced. They lived a God-centered life, followed God’s leading and saw God’s faithfulness.
The disciples were transformed. They founded the early church, and gave us a legacy of faith. The earliest Christians demonstrate that what God did for them he longs to do for you.
Life Principles - Study Series Charles F. Stanley
The Life Principles study series is designed for small group Bible study or personal devotions. Each guide relies entirely upon the teachings of Scripture to address a specific topic, and each is relevant in today's world.
Advancing through Adversity
Adversity is a part of life-from the frustrations of daily living to life-altering tragedies, everyone experiences it. Yet when hardships come, we frequently respond to our circumstances by asking “Why” or “Who caused this?” We cry out to our God for help and understanding, and we wonder if HE will answer. Romans 8:28 promises, “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” But how do you claim this promise as your own? How do you advance through adversity and experience the blessings God has for you?
Developing a Servant’s Heart
Why would anyone want to be a servant? The word itself brings images to mind of a lowly, abused slave-a “lower rower” as author Charles Stanley puts it. Yet the fact is that the King of the Universe lowered Himself and became a Servant of servants-and he commands His followers to do the same.
This Bible study guide will equip you to serve the people around you: your family, co-workers, neighbors-the people that you interact with every day. You will find practical suggestions and principles here, all drawn directly from the Word of God. This book will train you to become a servant, and in so doing, it will help you to become more like Christ.
Developing Inner Strength
Are you lonely or anxious? Do you feel burned-out and exhausted with life? Has past abuse – or even present criticism and ill-treatment – left you feeling like half a person
In this book, you will look first at Scripture, then at yourself. You will be led through a variety of emotional issues, including fear, brokenness, abuse, guilt, and frustration; and you will learn what the Bible has to say about gaining permanent victory over those weaknesses. Best of all, you will learn that God’s Holy Spirit is available to you-everyday, in every situation-to bring you the peace and joy of God.
10 Lessons Book/Study Guide
SHARING THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Charles Stanley
People all over the world today are using medications to control depression, anxiety and fear. Discouragement has become the deadly epidemic of the 21st century
In this study, author Charles Stanley shows that these things are spiritual matters, and that discouragement cannot be cured by the use of medication or alcohol or any human activity. They are ultimately cause by the attacks of Satan, who uses discouragement to draw individuals away from God.
But you can fight back! This book will examine the truths of Scripture, showing you the countless blessings of God and the great news that Jesus himself brings to modern men and women. This Bible study will do more that bring you encouragement; it will show you ways that you can share the gift with the people around you every day.
10 Lessons Book/Study Guide
REVELATION John MacArthur
The book of Revelation unveils Jesus Christ in glory. Written by the apostle John, Revelation was a letter to churches in Asia Minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful.
Through vivid imagery, John writes Revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of Christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation’s message of hope assure Christians that God is sovereign control of all past, present, and future events, and that Jesus Christ will judge the lost and rule in ultimate victory over all human and demonic opposition.
This 12 week study provides thought provoking questions and verse by verse commentary.
12 Lessons Book
WHEN GOD'S PEOPLE PRAY Jim Cymbala
Prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital link with God and all his resources? In When God’s People Pray, Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, shows you and your small group truths about prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a tiny, struggling inner-city congregation into a vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus and faith.
Featuring teachings by Jim Cymbala and video interviews with ordinary people who have received extraordinary answers to their prayers, these six sessions will help you pray with new confidence.
Six Sessions Participant’s Guide/DVD/Leader’s Guide
GETTING A GRIP ON THE BASICS Beth Jones
Getting a Grip on the Basics is a powerful study tool designed for either individual or group use and will help new and mature Christians alike. Through studying the Scriptures and completing this workbook, Christians will find and experience the love of God, receive spiritual nourishment, and be able to rest in the protective care of the Lord and His Word. Getting a Grip on the Basics will help ground new Christians in the fundamentals found in the Word of God and renew mature Christians in the basics of their faith.
13 Sessions Workbook
ESSENTIAL VIRTUES Jim Berg
Marks of the Christ Centered Life
What are the marks of a truly mature Christian? The first chapter of 2 Peter is a refreshing well of truth on this subject. Peter lists the virtues of a Christ like believer- knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love. Attaining al these virtues may seem impossible; but with God’s help, every Christian can become spiritually mature.
Explore the meaning and importance of each core virtue and learn to cultivate these qualities wile avoiding worldliness, rebellion, and spiritual apathy. Jim Berg’s clear application and heart-searching questions encourage inner growth that results in spiritual commitment, courage and compassion-the foundation of true biblical maturity.
13 Sessions Book/Study Guide Included
LISTEN AND LEARN Andy Stanley
What and who you listen to will influence what you do.
Sounds like advice you might give your kids or a younger brother. But this is sound advice for kids of all ages. Let’s face it…your life has been defined by the voices you’ve chosen to tune in, as well as those you’ve opted to tune out. All of us wish we could go back and dial up certain voices in our lives. And if we could go back, there are voices we would tune out altogether. But, we can’t go back. What we can do, however, is begin to listen with greater discernment NOW.
2 Chron. 18:1 – 7; Ezek. 12:2; Ps. 46:10; Prov. 1:20; Matt. 6:8 – 10.
3 - Part Series DVD
BALANCED Andy Stanley
Can you be unbalanced financially and still be a devoted follower of Christ? Andy Stanley doesn’t think so. In Balanced, Andy makes the case that in order to be free to truly follow Christ, you must have your finances in balance.
You will learn the three laws of financial balance and how to apply them to your life. You’ll be challenged to examine what you really believe about money.
Six Sessions DVD
Text GOD: r u thr? GOD: wtg 4 u Andy Stanley
In a meeting. At dinner. On the golf course. No matter when or where you hear the familiar “ding” on your cell phone, a text message gets your immediate attention. You’re compelled to pull the phone out of your pocket and read it. But what is God send you a text message?
In this three-part series, Andy Stanley says that God has, in fact, sent you a message –its called the Bible. In this amazing collection of writings, you’ll find poetry, prophecy, biography, war, sex and betrayal. And most importantly, you’ll find the story of a loving Father who goes to incredible lengths to redeem his children. The message is waiting. Have you read it?
3 Sessions DVD
HE'S STILL GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS Andy Stanley
How do we remain hopeful in a world that seems to be hopelessly broken?
How do we continue to trust a God that seems to be conspicuously absent?
If you have ever asked questions like these, you are not alone…and you are not the first. The Bible is filled with stories of men and women who asked similar questions. Why?
Because Uncertainty is nothing new. And the uncertainty we face today is no different than the uncertainty faced by men and women of the Bible whose stories have inspired us for generations. Chances are your favorite bible stories involve people whose circumstances left them questioning God’s faithfulness. His presence, His concern. But in time, these men and women experienced God’s faithfulness. In the end, they, like us, were reminded that …
He’s Still Got the Whole World In His Hands.
3 Sessions DVD
WHY WORRY Andy Stanley
WORRY.
It’s universal.
It is as much a part of life as breathing.
Yet Jesus said, “Don’t!” “Don’t Worry!”
Easier said than done.
In Why Worry, Andy Stanley explores what Jesus had to say about this important topic. You will discover where worry comes from, why it is so difficult to overcome, and what you can do to conquer worry in your life.
In the final segment, Andy guides us through an Old Testament story in which the main character is challenges with a simple question that brought a new and needed perspective to his worries. This question may be the key to overcoming worry in your life as well!
3 - Part Series DVD
BLUE LIKE JAZZ Donald Miller
In Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller reveals his personal struggle with the emptiness of religion as he shares his journey to faith in Christ. Ultimately, Miller introduces us to Christian spirituality as a way of life, while demonstrating the cultural relevancy of our faith. Join Donald Miller in a captivating journey to the living God and find the freedom in your own faith, Jesus yearns to bring.
Book
IT CAME FROM WITHIN Andy Stanley
Where did that come from? You know that horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn't expect - that is just so unlike you. Did you know those words are a reflection of a bigger problem lurking beneath the surface? "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks," states Matthew 12:33. The scary truth is that the words you "accidentally" speak and the actions you later regret are actually in keeping with what's hiding in your heart.
In this five part DVD, Andy Stanley examines four conditions of the heart that are the root of sour attitudes, hurt-filled relationships, and regretful actions: guilt, jealousy, greed and anger. These messages will help you fight these creatures where they live by going right to the heart of the matter.
5-Part Series DVD
PERMISSION TO SPEAK FREELY Andy Stanley
What if we’ve missed it? Could it be that there is more to prayer than we thought?
Two thousand years ago, Jesus pulled His disciples aside and taught them to pray. In examining His instructions, we find a disconnect between His teaching and the way we typically approach prayer. We discover that there are some things about prayer we think are important but aren't, and there are some things we don't think are important that are.
3 - Part Series DVD
YOUR MOVE Andy Stanley
Throughout our lives, we are confronted with decisions we never anticipated having to make.
Relationship decisions
Career decisions
Financial decisions
Parenting decisions
The list goes on and on.
To complicate matters further, the timeframe for making a decision is often short and our options limited. But regardless, a decision must be made.
So, what do you do when it’s your move and you aren’t sure what to do? In this 4-part series, Andy Stanley offers four powerful questions that will help you determine your best move.
4- Part Series DVD
JOHN Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz
Encountering Christ in a Life-Changing Way
Written by Jesus’ closest friend, the Gospel of John offers a uniquely up-close-and –personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Those who met Him were never the same. Nicodemus’ secret meeting with Jesus gave him the courage to stand up for Christ. The woman at the well led her entire town to Christ despite her controversial past. Lazarus’ relationship with Jesus brought him new life-literally.
In this guide you will find:
An overview of John and its themes
Open-ended questions for group discussions
Personal applications of the teachings of Jesus to our lives today
Portraits of the lives Jesus touched
Helpful answers to frequently asked questions
13- Session Study Guide
It's Personal Andy Stanley
You don’t have to understand everything to believe in something…….
This powerful series is directed to men and women who desire a personal connection with God, but who have genuine questions, doubts and concerns. In his creative and casual style, Andy Stanley makes a case for the fact that adults don’t become followers of Christ by getting all their questions answered. In most instances, something happens that shrinks those questions. And that something is always personal
If there are obstacles that make it difficult for you to embrace the message of Jesus, or if circumstances have derailed your confidence in God, you may walk away with the feeling that this series was designed specifically for you. And perhaps it was.
4 Part Series DVD
You've got STYLE Andy Stanley
Fashion
Home décor
Accents and attitudes
Different ways of expressing ourselves
We call it style, and we all have one. We even have a style in the way we draw near to God. Our expressions of worship can be as varied as we are, but which is the right way? This four-part series explores the various styles of drawing near to God. Sessions include:
· One Size Doesn’t Fit All
· Wearing Our Sunday Best
· Window Shopping
· Cleaning Out the Closet
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4 Part Series DVD
JOSEPH The Hard Life Rob Duford
For a man with so much hope for the future, Joseph spent a good part of his life rejected, abandoned, and imprisoned. How did he endure the abuse, betrayal, disappointment and injustice so prevalent in his life? This four part series takes a look at how the choices Joseph made helped him overcome every overwhelming obstacle life threw at him. This modern-day, cinematic approach to the Joseph story will challenge the group to look to God in time of turmoil.
· Abandoned (3:10)
· Tested (2:00)
· Trapped (2:55)
· Promoted (4:20)
4 Part teaching DVD with discussion guide
TIME of Your Life Andy Stanley
What time is it?
Where did all the time go?
Does time really fly when you’re having fun?
Maybe there’s only one question we need to ask.
What am I doing with my time?
Simple question? Easy answer? It’s time you found out. In this 5-part series Andy Stanley will help you discover that answer. Don’t waste another second.
1. Your Days Are Numbered 4. When Less is More
2. At Capacity 5. Under the Sun
3. Compounding Minutes
5 Part DVD
Five things God uses to GROW your faith Andy Stanley
Imagine how different your outlook on life would be if you had absolute confidence that God was with you. Imagine how differently you would respond to difficulties, temptations, and even good things if you knew with certainty that God was in all of it and was planning to leverage it for good. In other words, imagine what it would be like to have PERFECT faith. In this study, Andy Stanley builds a biblical case for five things God uses to grow BIG faith.
1. Big Faith 4. Private Disciplines
2. Practical Teaching 5. Personal Ministry
3. Providential Relationships 6. Pivotal Circumstances
6 Part DVD and Participant’s Guide
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE Andy Stanley
Responsibilities.
We all have them. But we don’t all take them as seriously as we ought to.
Wouldn’t it be great, though, if we all took responsibility for all the things we are responsible for?
It’s time to stop the finger-pointing and excuse-making and to remove the “IR” in “irresponsible”. In this series Andy Stanley urges us to take responsibility. He tells us it’s time to ask, Am I taking responsibility for my life…REALLY?
Let the Blames Begin The Disproportionate Life
This is No Time to Pray Embracing Your Response Ability
4 Part DVD
GOD'S ANSWERS FOR TODAY'S PROBLEMS Kay Arthur and Pete DeLacy
In this journey through Proverbs, you will discover for yourself what God thinks about issues you often face – the way you spend your time and your money, the way you treat your family and your friends, your ability to distinguish between truth and error. Day by day, as you watch the main themes in Proverbs emerge you’ll find out…
· what pleases God and what doesn’t
· when to speak and when to remain silent
· how to distinguish between eternal wisdom from God and temporal, worldly wisdom
Your everyday decisions matter to God. This study will help you align them with His best for your life.
13- Session Study Guide
FEARLESS Max Lucado
Fear is like an invisible prison. It holds you captive, influencing your choices and perceptions about life, God, and other people. Can you imagine what your life would be like without fear? With so much going wrong in the world it can seem hard to picture. In Fearless, Max Lucado author of 3:16: The Numbers of Hope, and pastor of Oak Hills Church, shows you how life can be lived with confidence and joy, when you replace your fear with faith. Let this inspiring and timely message encourage your heart today!
6 - Part DVD and Participant’s Guide
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in Your Life in Christ
Peter Scazzero
The Christian faith is supposed to produce deep, positive change. So why doesn't it seem to work in "real life"? That question screamed at Pastor Peter Scazzero when his church and marriage hit bottom and every Christian remedy produced nothing but anger and fatigue. As he began digging under the "good Christian" veneer, he uncovered entire emotional layers of his life that God had not yet touched. Discovering that his emotional immaturity had fed his spiritual immaturity, Scazzero experienced a spiritual revolution by biblically integrating emotional health and contemplative spirituality. In Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Scazzero unveils what's wrong with our conventional means of "spiritual growth" and offers seven biblical, reality-tested, transformational steps that will help you live out your faith with authenticity, awareness, and a hunger for God.
8 - Part DVD, Participant’s Guide with Leader's Notes, Book
Glue Boys
Glue Boys is a documentary detailing the life of street kids in Western Kenya. However, what you will see is representative of life for over 100 million kids worldwide between the ages of 2 – 18, with 34 million of them orphans. These boys have been abandoned by the world and left to provide for themselves, even though some of them are as young as two years of age. Scarred emotionally and physically by the streets, many children turn to glue for comfort.
DVD/leader questions
What if… Alan Danielson
We all long to be connected with friends. We long to know and be known by God. We long to make a difference. How does being in a small group impact those things?
In four sessions, Alan Danielson will take a look at four questions every small group should ask themselves. You’ll hear real-life interviews from small groups whose lives were changed after they asked themselves those very questions. What if I cared? What if we were honest? What if we failed? What if we got off the couch?
4 Part DVD with Leaders Guide
Not a Fan Kyle Idleman
Twenty times in the New Testament, Jesus issued a compelling and challenging invitation to Follow Him. He’s not interested in mere fans. He doesn’t want enthusiastic admirers. He wants Completely Committed Followers. Based on the engaging approach of Kyle Idleman, this one-of-a-kind small group study examines what it means to deny one’s self ad truly follow Jesus.
6 Part DVD/ Journal/Leader’s Guide
The Sacred Echo Margaret Feinberg
You’ve probably experienced it. The same theme, idea, impression, or lesson will repeat itself in surprising and unexpected ways until you realize that maybe, just maybe, God is at work.
As you learn to listen for the sacred echoes – God’s persistent voice – in your life, you can walk more confidently and fully into all that he has for you. The Sacred Echo challenges you to prayerfully consider how God is at work in your life as well as in the lives of those around you. It’s an invitation to spiritual awakening and a deeper relationship with God.
6 Part DVD/Book/Leader Guide/Participant Guide
Living on the Edge Chip Ingram
The edge is where real life happens. At times frightening, always exhilarating, it is the place where you are in sync with God and his purposes for your life, that place that turns the routine and mundane into eternal. Session topics include: God’s Dream for Your Life, How to Give God what He Wants the Most, How to Get God’s Best for Your Life, How to Come to Grips with the Real You, How to Experience Authentic Community and How to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You.
10 Part DVD/Study Guide with Leader’s Guide Included
Prodigal Perspectives Chris Seay
Guilt, shame, entitlement, bitterness, grief-stricken…our relationships with others surface a variety of feelings. In three sessions, viewers will experience the Prodigal Son story of the Bible through the eyes of the younger son, the elder son and the father as performed in separate, dramatic films by professional actor/writer, Jason Hildebrand. After each short film, Chris Seay walks us through the Scripture helping us to understand how jealousy, selfishness and forgiveness effect our lives and relationships.
3 Part DVD/Workbook/Leader’s Guide
Forgotten God Francis Chan
POWERFUL. When in the last time someone used that word to describe you? It doesn’t make sense that Almighty God would have children characterized by fear and insecurity. He put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly most believers and churches are known for talent of intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.
Could it be that we’ve forgotten the One who distinguishes us from every religion and cult in the world?
Through solid scriptural support and compelling narrative, breakthrough author Francis Chan returns us to the Holy Spirit as the Bible describes Him. HE reminds us that we were not created and saved merely to survive our time on earth. Chan contends that we’ve ignored the Spirit and are reaping the disastrous results.
7 Part DVD/ Book/ Study Guide with Leader’s Guide included
Keep Climbing Todd Phillips
Why isn’t God making my life easier? Life is hard. We pray and ask God to help, but many times it seems like he’s not there. We know God can perform miracles, yet our problems often remain. Is God listening? Does God care?
In these four sessions Todd Phillips leads a team to Russia to climb Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe. Todd uses their perilous trek as a backdrop to explore how God works with us through the challenges in our lives.
4 Part DVD/Leader’s Guide/Workbook
New Identity Bill Hybels
As a Christian, you have received more than God's forgiveness. You also have a brand new identity! You are a new creation in Christ, with fresh and exciting privileges and responsibilities. And God wants you to walk confidently in this identity, serving Him with joy and energy in your various roles as: a son or daughter of God, a saint of God, a soldier of God, an ambassador of God, a friend of God or a manager of God's resources.
New Identity gives you a close-up view of these different roles and equips you with the sound bibilical insights you need to fulfill them. You'll discover new ways to make your citizenship in God's kingdom a daily reality right where you live.
Six Lessons Study Guide
Commitment Bill Hybels
What does it mean to be truly committed to Christ? Jesus' answer to that question forms the greatest sermon ever delivered. In Commitment, you'll revisit the Sermon on the Mount to discover practical ways for assessing your present level of commitment and setting goals for its growth.
You'll find out what the Master expects from those who follow Him and what rewards await them. You'll also learn how to sidestep common barriers to commitment and draw closer to Christ than you've ever thought possible. As you explore the themes of Jesus' famous sermon and apply them to your relationship with God, you'll discover the confidence that comes from being fully commited to Christ.
Six Lessons Study Guide
Transformation Bill Hybels
Right now, God is ready to transform your life. But He wants your partnership. The strength and guidance for transformation come from Him - but the "green light" can only come from you.
Transformation will help you recognize and cooperate with God's transforming influence in your life. Each sesion focuses on a critical area He has targeted for change and growth, You'll learn proven ways of responding to God's guidance that will keep you growing closer to Him. You'll also discover an inspiring picture of what awaits you as a fully devoted follower - membership in a joyous, supportive community of believers, infused with God's love.
Six Lessons Study Guide
Prayer Bill Hybels
The creator of the universe wants to have a dynamic relationship with you. The key is prayer. Authentic, courageous, direct commuication with God.
Each session in Prayer will give you a new window of insight. You'll receive courage to lift:dangerous prayers" with a confident heart. You'll discover how to handle the disappointment of unanswered prayer. And you'll be moved to a depth of honesty in prayer that will surprise you. If you long for a spiritual life that is deep, fruitful, and profoundly real, these studies will help you draw heart to heart with God.
Six Lessons Study Guide