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Kids Guide To The Armor Of God
$12.99Add to cartAs one of the country’s most respected evangelical leaders, pastor and author Tony Evans challenges “tweens” (ages 8 to 12) to explore what the armor of God is all about. He understands that Christian kids want to be stronger, more confident, and skilled at living an exciting God-centered life, and so he presents the unvarnished truth.
Tony Evans gives kids a plan for success by explaining:
*Scripture reveals who’s behind the world’s traps and snares and how to resist him.
*God offers all Christians a powerful suit of armor and mighty weapons.
*The suit includes a belt of truth and helmet of salvation to wear and shield of faith to carry into the battle.When every piece of God’s armor is worn correctly, the enemy is defeated and Christians finish victorious.By learning how to dress in the armor God provides, preteens are able to speak the truth, stand firm in the faith, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Couples Of The Bible
$12.00Add to cart“Couples of the Bible” is written for young adults, providing insight and information into the joys and challenges of marriage. Each of the nine chapters focuses on a biblical couple. A particular theme in marriage is explored in each chapter. The format is a nine-lesson Bible study series that can be used by individuals or groups.
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New Testament Introduction (Revised)
$80.99Add to cartPreface To The Third Edition
Preface To The Fourth Edition
Abbreviations
1. The Gospels
2. Matthew’s Gospel
3. Mark’s Gospel
4. Luke’s Gospel
5. The Synoptic Problem
6. Form Criticism And Its Developments
7. John’s Gospel
8. The Acts Of The Apostles
9. The Epistle To The Romans
10. The Corinthian Epistles
11. The Epistle To The Galatians
12. The Captivity Epistles
13. The Epistle To The Ephesians
14. The Epistle To The Philippians
15. The Epistle To The Colossians
16. The Thessalonian Epistles
17. The Pastoral Epistles
18. The Epistle To Philemon
19. The Epistle To The Hebrews
20. The Epistle Of James
21. The First Epistle Of Peter
22. The Second Epistle Of Peter
23. The Johannine Epistles
24. The Epistle Of Jude
25. The Book Of RevelationAppendix A: The Collection Of Paul’s Letters
Appendix B: The Chronology Of The Life Of Paul
Appendix C: Epistolary Pseudepigraphy
Appendix D: Further Reflections On The Synoptic ProblemGeneral Bibliography
Classified Bibliography Of Commentaries
Index Of Modern Authors
Subject IndexAdditional Info
Twenty years after its first release in one volume, Donald Guthrie has revised his widely acclaimed New Testament Introduction. A careful recasting of a benchmark evangelical work, this new edition provides a fixed point for surveying the books of the New Testament. Noting the issues raised by the past two decades of biblical scholarship, Guthrie engages the issues of authorship and authenticity, purpose and structure, historical context and cultural setting. In these discussions, as well as in the notes and bibliographies, he draws on a wealth of recent scholarly research which gives added value to this classic resource. -
Jesus Apprentice Participant Book (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartWhen Jesus taught the disciples, his message was simple and clear. In this illuminating study, Jeff Kirby sweeps aside the clutter of our daily lives and takes us to the heart of Jesus’s message. With Jesus as our teacher and mentor, we explore Christian belief through Christian action, following in the footsteps of our Lord. Jesus’s message is explored in four chapters:
1. The Day I Met Jesus
2. Announcing Good News
3. The Ministry of Healing
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Romans 8-16 : In View Of Gods Mercy (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
Why Study Romans 8-16?
Timeline
1. The Life Of The Spirit (8:1-13)
2. Glorious Adoption (8:14-39)
3. Sovereign Mercy (9:1 – 10:4)
4. The Gospel And Israel (10:5 – 11:36)
5. New Relationships (12 – 13)
6. The Weak And The Strong (14:1 – 15:1)
7. Ministry And Mission (15 – 16)
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
Timothy Keller says that Romans 8 contains the secret to real life change. In this seven-study guide, he takes groups through that chapter and the rest of the second half of the book of Romans.Keller’s trademark gifts of making the complex clear and the difficult joyful will mean Christians will love studying the Bible alongside this resource, and be inspired to apply it to their hearts and lives.
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Grow Handbook : Your Life With Christ (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
How To Use This Booklet
1. What’s God’s Plan For My Life?
2. Growing Together (Church)
3. Doing Life With Our Father (Prayer And The Bible)
4. Walking In Obedience (Repentance)
5. Talking About Jesus Without Sounding Religious (Evangelism)
Extra InformationAdditional Info
I’m a Christian… what next? World-famous speaker and evangelist Becky Pippert shows what God’s plan for our lives is, and how we can get going and get growing in the Christian life. For groups who have done the LIVE course, GROW is the follow-up; it also works perfectly as a stand-alone course for groups wishing to think about how to grow in a real, and exciting, way. This handbook is designed to be used by each group member, along with the accompanying GROW DVD or online downloads (which can be accessed via a password given when the DVD is bought). -
Hazardous Saints Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.95Add to cartThis exciting new six-session DVD study invites small groups and individuals to explore the lives of six Christian saints” who risked all for the sake of the gospel. Like Jesus, each of the featured leaders were change agents in their times: the Subversive Bridge-Builder, Barnabas; the Lovable Rebel, Francis of Assisi; the Tightrope Walker, Thomas Cranmer; the Persevering Prophet, Sojourner Truth; the Idealistic Realist, Dorothy Day; and the People’s Voice, Oscar Romero. Each session concludes with three possible endings, one for adult study groups, one for individuals, and one for vestries and other gatherings of church leaders. Illustrative slides promote conversation starters and interaction. It also includes a bonus resource: A Simple Prayer Liturgy for Use by a Small Group. The program calls for one study guide per participant and one DVD for the individual or group, each sold separately.”
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Service : Ministry With Heart And Hands (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartThis LifeGuide Study includes ten sessions exploring service in a variety of contexts: family, the physical creation, society, the city, neighbors, relationships, the church and the workplace. Looking inside ministry specifically, R. Paul Stevens examines examples of service that were motivated by imagination, passion, faith, hope and love-from Genesis to Revelation. Out of these studies you will discover how to live and serve wholeheartedly. No matter what your profession, you are a full time minister of Jesus Christ.
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Basic Christian Living (Workbook)
$18.00Add to cartBasic Christian Living is a survey course covering the fundamentals of the Christian life. The book’s topics can be divided into three broad categories: basic doctrine for new believers (confession of sin, the nature of worship, assurance of salvation, and more), basic wisdom for living in community (relationships, conversation, the meaning of masculinity and femininity, etc.), and cultural criticism for beginners (authenticity, the “cool,” and competition and ambition, for starters).
Each bite-size chapter contains a worksheet of questions from relevant portions of the Bible, along with a full answer key. Whether you’re a teacher wanting to offer a practical class on Christianity for students, a pastor needing a text for new believers, or a mature Christian reviewing the big picture, Basic Christian Living is a helpful, important, and encouraging introduction to the foundations of the gospel.
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Romans 8-16 For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Introduction To To Romans 8-16
1. Fighting Sin With The Spirit 8:1-13
2. Living As Children Of God 8:14-25
3. Facing Life With Confidence 8:26-39
4. God’s Sovereignty 9:1-29
5. Our Responsibility 9:30-10:21
6. God And Israel 11:1-36
New Relationships…
7. …To God And The Church 12:1-8
8. …To Friend And Enemy 12:9-21
9. …As Citizens Of The State 13:1-14
10. …Between The Weak And The Strong 14:1-23
11. Unity And Mission 15:1-33
12. To God Be The Glory 16:1-27
Glossary
Appendices
BibliographyAdditional Info
One of the world’s most influential pastors on one of the Bible’s most influential books. Join Tim Keller as he opens up Romans 8-16.
Description“I have always believed that at the heart of Romans 8 you have the secret to really using the gospel in your heart to change yourself in a profound way.” Tim Keller
Join Dr Timothy Keller as he opens up the second half of the book of Romans, beginning in chapter 8, helping you to get to grips with its meaning and showing how it transforms our hearts and lives today.
Combining a close attention to the detail of the text with Timothy Keller’s trademark gift for clear explanation and compelling insights, this resource will both engage your mind and stir your heart.
Written for people of every age and stage, from new believers to pastors and teachers, this flexible resource is for you to:
* READ: As a guide to this wonderful letter, helping you appreciate the great gift of righteousness with God.
* FEED: As a daily devotional to help you grow in Christ as you read and meditate on this portion of God’s word.
* LEAD: As notes to aid you in explaining, illustrating and applying Romans 8-16 as you preach or lead a Bible study.Whoever you are, and however you use it, this is… Romans 8-16 For You
Romans 8-16 for You is designed to work alongside In View of God’s Mercy, Timothy Keller’s Bible study resource for small groups and individuals.
Timothy Keller is a best-selling author and Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.
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Vanishing Grace Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartWhy does the church stir up such negative feelings? Philip Yancey has been asking this all his life as a journalist. His perennial question is more relevant now than ever: research shows that favorable opinions of Christianity have plummeted drastically—and opinions of Evangelicals have taken even deeper dives. Yet while opinions about Christianity are dropping, interest in spirituality is rising. Why the disconnect? Why are so many asking, “What’s so good about the Good News?” In Vanishing Grace, Yancey shows the desperate need our world has for grace, and how Christians can truly make the gospel good news again. In this video-based small group Bible study, participants will explore what kind of news is good to a culture that thinks it has rejected the Christian version. Wading deep into the transformative power of grace, they will hear illuminating stories of how faith can be expressed in ways that disarm even the most cynical. This participant guide is designed for use with the 6-session Vanishing Grace DVD (sold separately).
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Spirit Wars Workbook (Workbook)
$20.00Add to cartLeading Charismatic Pastor Offers a Bold New Strategy for Spiritual Warfare
Kris Vallotton, a pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California, and the cofounder of its School of Supernatural Ministry, knows his way around the spiritual battlefield. For years he was tormented by a host of demonic assaults, though he didn’t know the problems were spiritual. Confused, overwhelmed, he actually contemplated suicide–until the Lord delivered him.
Since that time, Kris has spent his life spreading a message of hope and freedom. He’s helped people all over the world recognize the devil’s stealth attacks and taught them to overcome. Weaving time-tested spiritual warfare tactics with biblical understanding, Kris offers Christians a bold new battle plan, showing how even those in the most devastating of personal battles can be victorious.
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Spirit Wars Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$15.00Add to cartLeading Charismatic Pastor Offers a Bold New Strategy for Spiritual Warfare
Kris Vallotton, a pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California, and the cofounder of its School of Supernatural Ministry, knows his way around the spiritual battlefield. For years he was tormented by a host of demonic assaults, though he didn’t know the problems were spiritual. Confused, overwhelmed, he actually contemplated suicide–until the Lord delivered him.
Since that time, Kris has spent his life spreading a message of hope and freedom. He’s helped people all over the world recognize the devil’s stealth attacks and taught them to overcome. Weaving time-tested spiritual warfare tactics with biblical understanding, Kris offers Christians a bold new battle plan, showing how even those in the most devastating of personal battles can be victorious.
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Me I Want To Be Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartIn this five-session small group Bible study, The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg reveals how you can become the unique, fully alive person God intended you to be. There is a me each of one of us wants to be- someone who’s more kind and generous, patient, and loving. But there is a gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Oftentimes we find it easy to trust God to bridge the gap between and us and him, but we struggle to really live by grace and trust God to close the gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Becoming God’s best version of you is both God’s desire and the greatest task of your life. And here’s the good news- he’s already working on it. Your life is God’s project, not yours. The Me I Want to Be small group Bible study is a powerful look at becoming the unique, fully alive, flourishing person God intended. Pastor and author John Ortberg teaches through fives sessions how you can move toward becoming God’s best version of you in four specific areas: your mind, your time, your relationships, and your experiences. Spiritual growth can seem difficult or intimidating, but John Ortberg’s humor and innovative thinking in The Me I Want to Be will leave you challenged, inspired, and hopeful about true spiritual growth happening in you and your small group. This Participant Guide is designed for use with The Me I Want to Be DVD (sold separately) and includes discussion questions for individuals and groups. When used together they provide you with a practical tool than can transform your faith.
Sessions include:
Discovering the Spirit
Renewing My Mind
Redeeming My Time
Deeping My Relationships
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Finding Jesus In The Exodus
$19.99Add to cartIf you want to understand who Christ is, you have to begin by understanding what Jesus meant when he said in Luke 24:27, “And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself” (NIV).
In FINDING JESUS IN THE EXODUS, biblical scholar Nicholas Perrin shows that the Bible’s story of the Exodus from beginning to end is filled with prophetic foretellings of the person and work of Christ:
Moses as a great deliver and prophet
The voice in the burning bush
The Passover Lamb of God
The unleavened bread
The rock and pillar of cloud
The red sea crossing
The manna from heavenYou will see all of these and more as examples of Christ in the story of the Exodus.
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Ezekiel : A Life Changing Encounter With Gods Word From The Books Of Ezekie
$12.99Add to cartTo have a lifelong goal of becoming like Christ involves change, and change isn’t always easy. But the more a person knows of God’s purposes for him or her, the more that person can experience God’s joy and participate in His plan. The LifeChange studies on books of the Bible promise a life-changing encounter with God’s Word that can help you grow in Christlikeness. LifeChange studies help you . . .
*Understand the book’s historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning
*Apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to current needs and issues
*Acquire personal study skills and a thirst to go deeper into the Bible’s life-transforming truths -
Hebrews : How Jesus Speaks Into Everything
$10.95Add to cartHebrews was written for people like us – struggling Christians seeking to know God better. The ancient communities who received this letter faced temptation, suffering, and doubt. Understanding God’s message for them helps us embrace what God is saying to His church today.
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Church According To Paul
$34.00Add to cartAmid conflicting ideas about what the church should be and do in a post-Christian climate, the missing voice is that of Paul. The New Testament’s most prolific church planter, Paul faced diverse challenges as he worked to form congregations. Leading biblical scholar James Thompson examines Paul’s ministry of planting and nurturing churches in the pre-Christian world to offer guidance for the contemporary church. The church today, as then, must define itself and its mission among people who have been shaped by other experiences of community. Thompson shows that Paul offers an unprecedented vision of the community that is being conformed to the image of Christ. He also addresses contemporary (mis)understandings of words like missional, megachurch, and formation.
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Mary Had A Baby (Revised)
$14.99Add to cartIn this 2014 revised edition, Mary Had a Baby has four sessions, one for each week of Advent, and is perfect for small groups, Sunday School, mid-week sessions, and choir workshops. Each lesson utilizes Scripture, song lyrics, devotional and contextual information, and discussion questions to stimulate deepening faith and a sense of community. The four spirituals featured are “Mary Had a Baby,” “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” “Children, Go Where I Send Thee,” and “Go, Tell It on the Mountain.”
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Revival Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$14.99Add to cartExperience a Modern-Day Revival.Join Adam Hamilton for a six-week journey as he travels to England, following the life of John Wesley and exploring his defining characteristics of a Wesleyan Christian. Wesley’s story is our story-it’s our heritage, it defines our faith, and it challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion.
The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the Revival Bible study program. Includes session plans and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.
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Your Foundation In Christ
$15.00Add to cartNeil Anderson’s classic book, Victory Over the Darkness, has helped millions of readers find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. But is not enough to break free from the past. Those who want to grow in Christ must follow Him faithfully by learning about Him as a true disciple. Your Foundation in Christ is the third study in a series of eight “Victory in Christ” studies that show the believer how to grow in Christ by knowing and applying the truth about God. This six-session study also focused on the Holy Spirit and His ministry in the life of the believer, and shows Christians how to relate to one another with acceptance, affirmation and a forgiving heart.
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Gods Story For You
$15.00Add to cartNeil Anderson’s classic books, Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker, have helped millions of readers find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. His teaching on Who I Am in Christ has helped believers around the world to better understand the life-power that comes with knowing our full identity in Christ. Now Neil Anderson takes the believer along a path of knowing and growing in Christ in this 8-study course rooted in biblical doctrine.
God’s Story for You (Study 1) takes the reader from Creation to Salvation in seven sessions, including the meaning of the Gospel message and how we can truly know God. Your New Identity (Study 2), also with seven sessions, deepens the believer’s understanding of who God is, what a relationship with God looks like, what the Trinity is all about, and what it means to have assurance of salvation.
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Longing To Meet You Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThis resource is an English translation of the Korean evangelism study Longing to Meet you (published by Cokesbury for exclusive distribution to the UM Council on Korean-American Ministries).
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” In order to carry out this mission, The United Methodist Church has defined seven pathways of ministry: developing new churches, transforming existing congregations, ending racism through expanding racial and ethnic ministries, teaching the Wesleyan model of discipleship, strengthening clergy and lay leadership, reaching and transforming the lives of new generations, and eliminating poverty in community with the poor.The United Methodist Council on Korean Ministries/Korean Ministry Plan has a vision to strengthen small group ministries for the local church to fulfill the mission of The United Methodist Church. The Korean Ministry Plan partnered with the National Association of Korean United Methodists to develop training material for small group ministry leaders that incorporated both Wesleyan tradition and Korean spirituality. This material was developed with the purpose of leading churches to confess Jesus Christ as Lord and for individuals to realize their individual spiritual gifts so that they could serve the local church and community better. Thus, we United Methodists may be disciples of Jesus Christ who experience the power of the Holy Spirit to transform the world.
We welcome you into this journey of discipleship in small group ministry. We are genuinely looking forward to meeting you.
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Longing To Meet You Participant Book (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThis resource is an English translation of the Korean evangelism study Longing to Meet you (published by Cokesbury for exclusive distribution to the UM Council on Korean-American Ministries).
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” In order to carry out this mission, The United Methodist Church has defined seven pathways of ministry: developing new churches, transforming existing congregations, ending racism through expanding racial and ethnic ministries, teaching the Wesleyan model of discipleship, strengthening clergy and lay leadership, reaching and transforming the lives of new generations, and eliminating poverty in community with the poor.
The United Methodist Council on Korean Ministries/Korean Ministry Plan has a vision to strengthen small group ministries for the local church to fulfill the mission of The United Methodist Church. The Korean Ministry Plan partnered with the National Association of Korean United Methodists to develop training material for small group ministry leaders that incorporated both Wesleyan tradition and Korean spirituality. This material was developed with the purpose of leading churches to confess Jesus Christ as Lord and for individuals to realize their individual spiritual gifts so that they could serve the local church and community better. Thus, we United Methodists may be disciples of Jesus Christ who experience the power of the Holy Spirit to transform the world.
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God We Can Know (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThe God We Can Know is a 7-week study designed for the entire congregation to explore the “I Am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Perfect for Lent or any time of year, this series will help you find and form an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith, “Who do you say I am?”
One by one, Jesus statements grab our imagination, reveal more about his identity and purpose, and connect us to the God of Moses, who spoke the first “I Am.” These significant yet ordinary images (bread, light, shepherd, vine, and more) give us insightful ways to experience Jesus and point us to a God who wants to be known.
The DVD, filmed on location in the Holy Land, allows you to travel with Rob Fuquay and actually see the places where Jesus stood when he disclosed his true identity, and in what context he spoke each “I Am.” The book, DVD/study guide combo, and online support work together to provide one of the most meaningful, transforming initiatives your church can provide for the entire congregation.
Weekly themes include:Introduction to “I Am” – Knowing God
I Am the Bread of Life – Knowing God’s Satisfaction
I Am the Light of the World – Knowing God’s Guidance
I Am the Good Shepherd – Knowing God’s Care
I Am the True Vine – Knowing God’s Power
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life – Knowing God’s Way
I Am the Resurrection and the Life – Knowing God’s Possibilities -
Your New Identity (Reprinted)
$15.00Add to cartNeil T. Anderson’s classic books, Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker, have helped millions of readers find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. His teaching on Who I Am in Christ has helped believers around the world to better understand the life-power that comes with knowing our full identity in Christ. Now Neil Anderson takes the believer along a path of knowing and growing in Christ in this 8-study course rooted in biblical doctrine. God’s Story for You (Study 1) takes the reader from Creation to Salvation in seven sessions, including the meaning of the Gospel message and how we can truly know God. Your New Identity (Study 2), also with seven sessions, deepens the believer’s understanding of who God is, what a relationship with God looks like, what the Trinity is all about, and what it means to have assurance of salvation. Neil T. Anderson is the founder and President Emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries and is on the Board of Freedom in Christ Ministries International. He has more than 35 years of pastoral and teaching experience and was formerly Chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot School of Theology. Anderson has authored or coauthored more than 50 books, including the million-selling Victory Over the Darkness.
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Renewing Your Mind
$15.00Add to cartBestselling author Neil Anderson’s lifelong passion is to help people find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. Based on his classic book, The Daily Discipler, eight new studies are being published for believers who want to become rooted and built up in Christ so they can live in and become set apart for Christ . Renewing Your Mind is the fourth study in the series of eight “Victory in Christ” studies that promise to set a new standard for discipleship training. This six-session study shows the believer how to live under grace with a renewed mind. Anderson also shows the reader how to overcome anger, anxiety, depression and loss.
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1 Samuel For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. A Coming King
2. A Coming Priest And Prophet
3. The Weight Of Glory
4. A King Like The Nations
5. King Saul
6. Adam Revisited
7. The Shepherd King
8. Facing Giants
9. Taking Sides
10. The Wilderness Years
11. Testing Times
12. A Word From The Grave
13. How The Mighty Have Fallen
Glossary
Appendix
BibliographyAdditional Info
1 Samuel is a book of barrenness and battles, kings and schemes, shepherds and giants. It recounts the history of Israel as it moved from no king, to the king it demanded, to the king God knew his people needed.
But its greatest excitement lies not in the events and characters, but in the person they all point to. 1 Samuel presents us with a wonderful picture of Jesus. Seeing him in and through this Old Testament book enables us to see him with fresh colour and texture, and see afresh what it means for us to follow him today as our Ruler and Rescuer. 1 Samuel is a book about ancient times, that speaks directly into ours.
Written for people of every age and stage, from new believers to pastors and teachers, 1 Samuel For You can be used to:
READ: As a guide to this wonderful letter, exciting and equipping you to live out the truth in your life. FEED: As a daily devotional to help you grow in Christ as you read and meditate on this portion of God s word. LEAD: As notes to aid you in explaining, illustrating and applying 1 Samuel as you preach or lead a Bible study.
Whoever you are, and however you use it, this is… 1 Samuel For You -
Fasting (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartFasting has been called the forgotten spiritual discipline. Although it is found throughout Scripture, it is often neglected by modern Christians. Is there power in fasting? Does it really make a difference? How does fasting relate to prayer? In this study, Ashlee Alley considers the biblical basis for fasting and explores ways modern Christians can make this ancient discipline part of their faith walk. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
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Emotionally Healthy Woman Course Workbook (Workbook)
$12.99Add to cartGeri Scazzero knew there was something desperately wrong with her life. She felt like a single parent raising her four young daughters alone. She finally told her husband, “I quit,” and left the thriving church he pastored, beginning a journey that transformed her and her marriage for the better. In this eight-session video Bible study Geri provides you a way out of an inauthentic, superficial spirituality to genuine freedom in Christ. This study is for every woman who thinks, “I can’t keep pretending everything is fine!
” The journey to emotional health begins by quitting. Geri quit being afraid of what others think. She quit lying. She quit denying her anger and sadness. She quit living someone else’s life. When you quit those things that are damaging to your soul or the souls of others, you are freed up to choose other ways of being and relating that are rooted in love and lead to life. When you quit for the right reasons, at the right time, and in the right way, you’re on the path not only to emotional health, but also to the true purpose of your life. Sessions include:
Quit Being Afraid of What Others Think
Quit Lying
Quit Dying to the Wrong Things
Quit Denying Anger, Sadness and Fear
Quit Blaming
Quit Overfunctioning
Quit Faulty Thinking
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Trusting Participant Guide (Large Type)
$25.99Add to cartThis Covenant experience will guide participants in a comprehensive, in-depth study of the Bible over twenty-four weeks. Unlike the learning participants may have experienced in other groups, this in-depth study of the whole Bible emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern through all the books in the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the unique relationship that God chooses to have with us as God’s people. This relationship is grounded in the faithfulness of God’s love and on our ongoing commitment to stay in love with God while we share signs of that love with others. Each episode connects to an aspect of this covenant relationship, which is summarized in the heading of each participant guide. LIFE, AS WE ALL KNOW TOO WELL, IS IMPERFECT. Difficulties are inevitable. That’s why the final eight-weeks, Trusting the Covenant, looks at the crises that sometimes call covenant life into question, and how we are restored to trust in God when troubling things happen. This module discusses the loss of hope, and how it is restored by faithfulness in the midst of suffering. From the story of Job, to the Hebrew exile, to the apocalyptic visions in Daniel and Revelation, we learn how faithful love is at work in everything-to restore hope, freedom, and wholeness to our lives. Each participant in the group needs the Participant Guides and a Bible. The CEB Study Bible is preferred. The Trusting Participant Guide is 8 weeks long, and has a lay flat binding making it easy to take notes in the generous space provided on each page. The Trusting Participant Guide contains the following episodes: Episode 17: John; 1, 2, and 3 John For John the God we meet in Jesus is the one who keeps coming into the world, going out of the way to be in relationship with us. Jesus meets his followers in whatever ways they need with new and abundant life. Jesus draws people back into community and promises the Holy Spirit to those who follow him. Episode 18: Psalms Psalms are songs, poems, and prayers to and about God. There is diversity of authorship across the Psalms. Three major types of psalms are laments, thanksgiving psalms, and psalms of praise. The psalms are user-friendly and give voice to our conflicts, confessions, and cries for God’s rescuing help. The Psalms teach us how to pray and that God’s primary character trait is faithful love. Episode 19: Job Like the Bible as a whole, the book of Job offers a number of voices or perspectives. Job stag
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1 Samuel : Choose Your King (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cart1 Samuel is the story of battles and murders, schemes and betrayals, and shepherds and giants. It is also the history of what happened when God gave his people the king they wanted, and then gave his people the king they needed. And through it all, it paints a wonderful picture of the ultimate King God has chosen for his people, his Son Jesus.
With his trademark insight and clarity, Tim Chester unpacks this part of the Old Testament for small groups, enabling them to appreciate Jesus’ rule for his people, and to see how to live as his subjects today. -
Messiah : The Texts Behind Handels Masterpiece (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartAn exploration of the biblical texts related to the music in Handel’s Messiah.
Prophets prophesied about him. Angels and shepherds rejoiced at his birth. Friends cried for joy at his resurrection. And we still celebrate him today. He is Jesus, the Messiah. Perfect for Advent or Lent, this guide leads you through Scripture passages used in Handel’s Messiah that highlight who Jesus is and what he came to do. It might change the way you listen to Handel’s oratorio. Even more, it might change the way you live.
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Cries Of The Poor (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartProverbs 21:13 says, “Those who close their ears to the cries of the poor will themselves call out but receive no answer.” What does this mean for the average middle-class Westerner who’s actually part of the wealthiest 1% of the world’s population? In Cries of the Poor, you’ll discover what the Bible has to say about poverty and how Christians can proclaim good news to the poor. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
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Gospel In The Marketplace Of Ideas (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Add to cartAbbreviations
1. Welcome To Athens
2. Was Paul’s Speech At Athens A Mistake?
3. Paul’s Athens
4. Our Athens
5. Paul’s Speech In Acts
6. Paul’s Audience
7. Paul’s Gospel For The Educated
8. The Art Of Persuasion
9. Acting On The Truth
10. Going To Our Own Mars Hill
Resources For Further Reading
Study Questions For Group Discussion
Subject IndexAdditional Info
Our world is multi-cultural, multi-religious, multi-philosophical. It ranges from fundamental monotheism to do-it-yourself spirituality to strident atheism. How can we authentically and effectively present the message of Jesus the Messiah in such a pluralistic and often relativistic context? When Paul visited Athens, as told in the book of Acts, he found an equally multi-cultural and multi-religious setting. From Jews to Gentiles, elite to poor, slaves to slave owners, from olive-skinned Gentiles to dark-skinned Ethiopians–the Greco-Roman world was a dynamic mixture. Religions practices were also wide and varied, with the Imperial cult of Emperor worship being the most prominent. Many also frequented the temples for the traditional Greek pantheon, and participated in the secret rituals of the Mystery Religions. Philosopher Paul Copan and New Testament scholar Kenneth Litwak team up to show how Paul’s example found in Acts 17 provide a practical model that still fits today. They uncover the cultural and religious background of this key episode in the Apostle’s career. With equal facility they show what it means for us who live in an age of competing beliefs and value systems. -
Live Handbook : Your Life With Christ (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
How To Use This Booklet
1. How Do I Know It Is Real?
2. What Is The Good News?
3. Is It Worth It?
4. A Time For Commitment
5. New Life In Christ
Extra InformationAdditional Info
Thousands of people go on evangelistic courses each year. And then… what next?
Countless Christians would love to brush up on the foundations of their faith. But… how to?Internationally renowned speaker, evangelist and author Becky Manley Pippert’s newest resource is the What Next and the How To. In five interactive, informal sessions combining DVD clips, Bible study, discussion times and testimony footage, Becky explores the truth and content of the gospel, and how to begin and keep going in the Christian life.
This course is perfect for new believers, not-yet-believers, and Christians who want to be refreshed in their faith. Use the handbook alongside the course DVD and the free online leader’s guide.
Becky says: “LIVE continues the journey from enquirer to disciple to spiritual maturity. My guess is there are people in your church who will really benefit from this course.”
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Psalms : A 12 Week Study
$9.99Add to cartThe Knowing the Bible series is a new resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. Each 12-week study leads participants through one book of the Bible and is made up of four components: (1) Reflection questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” showing how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from a wide array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. Resounding with heartfelt praise, humble confession, and honest lament, the Psalms powerfully resonate with the whole spectrum of human emotions and experiences. This Bible study-designed for individuals and small groups alike-walks readers through a representative selection of the Psalter’s life-changing poems and aims at deepening our understanding of, and appreciation for, some of the most transformative passages in all of Scripture.
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Psalm 1 KJV Preacher
$39.99Add to cartWe have just released PSALMS – Volume 1 from our best-selling commentary of all time, The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. If you’ve been collecting the volumes in this breakthrough set, you know that the Psalms are the only remaining books to be released. This is the first of 3 volumes on the Psalms and it covers Psalms 1-41.
Wait until you see the beautiful outline and supporting study materials for the beloved 23rd Psalm. It’s no wonder The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible is the world’s #1 sermon outline tool, with over 1 million copies in print. Only the POSB gives you detailed sermon outlines for every Bible passage with outlined sub-points, supporting Scripture, commentary and practical applications. It has become a favorite for not only preachers, but students and Bible teachers too.
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Idolatry (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartIdols are fairly easy to recognize in Old Testament stories about false gods, golden calves, statues, and Asherah poles. And they’re not hard to spot in the lives of other people. But what about our own idols? Is it even possible for 21st-century Christians to worship gods that aren’t real? How do we know if we’re doing it? In Idolatry, Curtis Zackery takes a look at an ancient sin that still ensnares God’s people today. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
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Psalm 1 NIV Preacher Edition
$39.99Add to cartWe have just released PSALMS – Volume 1 from our best-selling commentary of all time, The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. If you’ve been collecting the volumes in this breakthrough set, you know that the Psalms are the only remaining books to be released. This is the first of 3 volumes on the Psalms and it covers Psalms 1-41.
Wait until you see the beautiful outline and supporting study materials for the beloved 23rd Psalm. It’s no wonder The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible is the world’s #1 sermon outline tool, with over 1 million copies in print. Only the POSB gives you detailed sermon outlines for every Bible passage with outlined sub-points, supporting Scripture, commentary and practical applications. It has become a favorite for not only preachers, but students and Bible teachers too.
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Titus : The Good Life (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartTim Chester shows how the gospel makes a real difference as he takes us to this little-read, life-changing New Testament letter.
With clarity and insight, he helps small groups to be excited about, and equipped for, letting the truth transform their lives, their churches, and their mission.
These five studies will help small groups and individuals see how to live the good life. -
Encountering Grace (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartGrace is both liberating and contagious. Once you truly experience it, you become a different person, and the further you journey in your faith, the more you realize the role God’s grace has played in your life-even before you came to faith in Christ. In Encountering Grace, you’ll examine passages about God’s unmerited favor. You’ll learn more about receiving God’s grace as well as offering that grace to others. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
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6 Decisions That Will Change Your Life Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Add to cart1. The Decision To Follow
2. The Decision For A New Life
3. The Decision To Mature
4. The Decision To Respond
5. The Decision To Persevere
6. The Decision To SurrenderAdditional Info
This Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the book and DVD. It includes session plans and discussion questions, as well as format options. -
6 Decisions That Will Change Your Life Participant Book
$9.99Add to cart1. The Decision To Follow
2. The Decision For A New Life
3. The Decision To Mature
4. The Decision To Respond
5. The Decision To Persevere
6. The Decision To SurrenderAdditional Info
Our busy lives are filled with decisions, but are they the important decisions? In this simple, inspiring book, pastor and author Tom Berlin helps us discern six key decisions in our walk with Christ. Includes Scripture, helpful quotations, and space for journaling. -
God Is Closer Than You Think Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn the six-session small group Bible study, God is Closer Than You Think, John Ortberg helps you to discover and enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with God the Father. Today you can see God in action. Today you can hear God speaking to you. Today you can connect with God heart-to-heart. Today! Intimacy with God can happen right now — a closeness you can feel, a reality you can experience for yourself. God is closer than you think, and connecting with him isn’t the exclusive domain of monks and ascetics. It’s for business people, high school students, busy moms, single men, single women…and most important, it’s for YOU! In God is Closer than You Think, Ortberg reveals the face of God waiting to be discovered in the complex mosaic of your life. This insightful and impactful small group study will help you: Find God where you least expect him Listen to God’s voice Identify which pathway of relationship you’re uniquely designed to travel Align yourself with the flow of the Holy Spirit Draw closer to God even when he seems absent This Participant Guide is designed for use together with the God Is Closer Than You Think DVD (sold separately) and includes discussion questions for individuals and groups. When used together they provide you with a practical tool than can transform your faith. Sessions include: God’s Great Desire for People Where is God in My World? Partnering with God Today Listening to the Voice of God God Wants a Relationship with You Heaven Breaking Through
