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Grateful Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartThe Bible shows us that becoming a grateful person begins with acknowledging how the One who owes us nothing has given us everything. This 4-session study will help you develop a thankful heart that can be cultivated into a continual harvest of gratitude, regardless of the circumstances.
Each week you’ll look at a profile of someone in the Bible with a grateful heart, find teaching from Scripture on gratefulness, focus on a psalm of thanksgiving, and be encouraged to practice gratitude. When you’re able to see the biblical basis of living with a grateful heart, you will be more motivated to thank God in all things.
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Raised To Stay
$17.99Add to cartAn honest exploration of disappointment with the Church, Raised to Stay is for anyone weary of God’s people but longing to keep their faith in God.
God might seem silent right now. God’s people might seem not worth the wounds. But hold on as Natalie Runion embarks on a journey for all who are wandering, wondering, and wrestling. Together, we will move toward trusting God again, knowing that even though Christian community may fail us, the love of God never fails.
When we say yes to God, we don’t say yes to church politics, ladder climbing, or burnout. We say yes to Jesus. We say yes to hope. We say yes to much that we can still embrace. Through honest words and deeply personal story, Runion challenges us to be part of a generation known for the passionate pursuit of Christ. To be remembered for loving one another, forgiving one another, and persevering with one another in our hunger for God.
We aren’t quitters. We are the stayers.
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As For Me Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$20.99Add to cart“As for me, I will tell about him forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.”
Psalm 75:9From songs of praise to cries of lament and everything in-between, the book of Psalms captures the wide range of emotions in life. The psalmists paint a picture of a relationship with God that is filled with delays, disappointments, surprises, and triumphs. Through it all, their words model an incredible resolve to keep their eyes on God. Instead of being swallowed up by the darkness of their emotions and circumstances, they persevered in grabbing hold of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness.
In this 7-session Bible study, author and singer Adrienne Camp invites you to join her on a journey through the book of Psalms. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around you. Let the psalms become the prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, “As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what.”
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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV Large Print Edition 2023-2024 (Large Type)
$24.99Add to cartAs the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with relevant examples and questions.
Key features include:
*Verse-by-verse explanation of the Bible text
*Detailed lesson context
*Pronunciation guide for difficult words
*Printed Scripture
*Discussion starters
*A review quiz for each quarterAvailable in the King James Version (KJV) and New International Version(R) (NIV) Bible translations, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible over a multi-year period.
The four main themes of the 2023-2024 study are:
*God’s Law Is Love–Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Colossians
*Faith That Pleases God–Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, Proverbs, Isaiah, Daniel, Habakkuk, Matthew, Luke, Romans, Hebrews
*Examining Our Faith–Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1 Peter, Jude
*Hope in the Lord–Acts, Romans, 2 Corinthians, Colossians, Hebrews, 1 Thessalonians, Titus, 1 John
The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.
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Devoted Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartSisters, daughters, friends. Queens, missionaries, mothers. From Eve in Genesis 3 to Eunice in 2 Timothy 1, the Bible mentions countless women who bear witness to the faithfulness and love of God. While each woman is unique, they all have one thing in common-a life interwoven with God’s story of redemption.
Spend 6 sessions studying more than 30 women in Scripture whose lives have inspired generations of women in their faith and devotion to God. Their stories are a reminder that you, too, are made in the image of God, and you have an important part to play in God’s story.
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When You Pray Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Add to cartDo you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.
In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.
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This Is Girls Ministry
$15.99Add to cartIf you’ve been entrusted with a teen girl in your life, you have an incredible responsibility to love and lead her to Christ. This Is Girls Ministry invites each of us to step into a relationship that will spark new passion for discipleship and transform the hearts of the girls we share life with. We’ll identify fears that keep us from stepping up and break down barriers that show up when we do. In the end, we’ll discover that girls’ ministry is for all of us – student leaders, volunteers, moms, dads, and anyone else with a heart for leading the next generation to Christ.
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Gideon Bible Study Book With Video Access
$24.99Add to cartWhen we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. But Gideon’s story is so much bigger than that-bigger than any one man and his mark on Israel’s history. Like everything else in the Bible, this is a story about God and His people. His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of their weakness-even through their weakness. And because God’s people includes you and me, Gideon’s story is also about us-our lives, our doubts, our struggles, and our possibilities as believers. From a state of fear, weakness, and insecurity, Gideon emerged as Israel’s hero, filled with God’s presence and His passion for deliverance. This 7-session study by Priscilla Shirer will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. In what ways do you feel insufficient? Those places create the greatest opportunity to experience the sufficiency of God. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they are, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength.
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Kingdom Authority Bible Study Book With Video Access
$19.99Add to cartThe God of the Bible is the Creator and Ruler of all that exists. His authority is absolute, and yet He has given us His authority to exercise dominion over the world He made. In Christ, God has called you to place every aspect of your life under the delegated authority you’ve received from Him, instead of being ruled by emotions.
If you’re going through life and find that your mood and manner are tossed to and fro by the waves of circumstance, something may be out of sync. Self-help and self-improvement are not the answer. Now more than ever, you need to look to heaven’s solutions to solve your earthly problems.
The Kingdom Authority Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each Book contains unique codes that enable you to access free teaching videos for each session.
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Ruth Bible Study Book Updated Edition With Video Access
$21.99Add to cartMost of us like a good rags-to-riches story, especially one that includes a bit of intrigue and a moving tale of love. We can easily get lost in a narrative where, at the beginning of the story, heartache reigned, but it was soon replaced by joy. Perhaps we’re drawn to these tales because they not only provide an escape, but hope.
Many of us struggle through seasons of bitterness, tears, and loss, wondering if there could ever be a happy ending to our stories. The story of Ruth affirms that yes, there is hope. However, it’s not found in a happy ending scribed by a novelist’s pen, but in the power and protection of a sovereign God who never takes His eyes off of us for even a moment.
In this 7-session study from Kelly Minter, we’ll examine Ruth’s journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. We’ll see how God proves Himself faithful as the One who rescues, revives, and restores. First released in 2009, this study is now updated with fresh content and new teaching videos from Kelly.
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Kingdom Man Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$20.99Add to cartKingdom Man Bible Study Book with Video Access guides men through the group sessions, personal study segments, and daily devotionals. Also, each Book contains unique codes that enable you to access free teaching videos for each session.
This study is designed to empower men to exercise the God-given dominion they were created for by giving them a Kingdom understanding, vision, and perspective on their identity and responsibilities along with practical steps on how to become a man who rules his world well.
Our culture has redefined manhood by emasculating men through a repositioning of the role. Men are portrayed as weak, self-serving, and unfocused. The Bible clearly communicates that man was created to exercise dominion over the various areas of his life, taking responsibility for himself and others entrusted to his care. When a man functions within the principles of biblical manhood, those around him benefit from his leadership and care.
This men’s Bible study is designed to empower men to exercise the God-given dominion they were created for by giving them a Kingdom understanding, vision, and perspective on their identity and responsibilities, along with practical steps on how to become a man who rules his world well.
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Storyteller 1 Exodus Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Add to cartExodus is the Rosetta Stone for unlocking the Old Testament and the thread of redemption throughout Scripture. In this new series designed to tell the fuller story of Scripture, participants will walk through the first 15 chapters of Exodus. You’ll relive the experience as God hears the cries of His people and responds by sending a deliverer, ultimately giving us a pattern for recognizing His work in the world. (6 sessions)
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Lead Like It Matters
$28.99Add to cartDiscover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring movement in your organization, church, or ministry.
New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, an innovative multisite church known around the world and an organization that Glassdoor has named a #1 U.S. Best Place to Work. But it didn’t happen by accident. In 1996, a handful of congregants worshipped together in a two-car garage. Today, the church welcomes tens of thousands of attendees in multiple states across the country and globally at Life.Church Online.
Lead Like It Matters presents Groeschel’s transformative insights on how to effectively build a thriving, enduring ministry and organization. Using his skills as a top leader, he combines straight-talk and wry honesty with biblical and leadership principles to equip you with the tools to:
*Recognize when your organization or ministry has the indefinable but tangible it that leads to success
*Identify and implement seven leadership principles for a church that lasts
*Ignite a fire in your team to leave behind what we’ve always done for the meaningful ministry you know is possible
*Discover the three areas every leader must master for success
Lead Like It Matters reveals the secret for building ministry momentum and then keeping it going.
*This is a completely revised and updated version of the book previously published as It.
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Lead Like It Matters Workbook (Workbook)
$19.99Add to cartIt has been rightly said that Jesus is the hope of the world. While we can never argue against the importance of the power of the risen Son of God, it is also true that the local church is the hope of the world. After all, the church is the body of Christ. Jesus manifested himself through the church. And we, as the church, are chosen and called by God to be light in the darkness and give hope to the hopeless.
For this reason, it is critical for the body of Christ–both pastors and laypeople alike–to learn how to lead like it matters. In this study guide, which accompanies the book of the same name, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shares what he has learned in more than twenty-six years of leading LifeChurch. The church began in a borrowed two-car garage, with ratty furnishings and faulty audiovisual equipment, but people were drawn there because they sensed a powerful, life-changing force that Craig calls it. While exactly what it is can be difficult to define, Craig reveals seven factors that contribute to it (or at least don’t kill it):
Sessions include:
1. Vision
2. Divine Focus
3. Unmistakable Camaraderie
4. Innovative Minds
5. Willingness to Fall Short
6. Hearts Focused Outward
7. Kingdom-MindednessCraig also unpacks three important realms that every leader must master: (1) prioritizing mindset over model, (2) creating systems that empower it, and (3) finding a balanced way to lead to stay centered around it. While adopting these seven factors and realms will not guarantee a church will have that it factor, it will certainly lead that church toward it. It will help all of us lead like it matters.
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Jesus And Women Bible Study Book With Video Access
$24.99Add to cartImagine walking the dusty roads of Galilee with Jesus of Nazareth-braving jostling crowds just to touch the edge of His cloak and hear Him say, “Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you.”
Those words, once meant to comfort a hurting woman’s soul thousands of years ago, were also meant for you.
Join biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland on those dusty roads as she transports you back to Jesus’ world, following in the footsteps of the women who came face-to-face with the Living God. Over 7 sessions, examine the historical and cultural climate of first-century Middle Eastern society to not only understand Jesus more deeply but to fuel your worship of Him today.
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Isaiah Bible Study Book With Video Access
$21.99Add to cartIsaiah served as God’s mouthpiece to the nation of Judah but also to the surrounding nations. His message echoes into our lives today as we read his call to rely on the Lord. Using the genres of poetry, narrative, and prophecy, Isaiah communicated clearly that followers of God could trust in Him.
As you study the chapters Isaiah wrote-from his challenging words to the nation of Israel to his prophecies of the Messiah to come-learn to rest in God’s promises and grow in trust. Unpacking Isaiah’s words will reveal that you can trust God more than your own human effort or the counterfeits the world suggests. You won’t be striving harder, but instead trusting more deeply the Faithful One who is so worthy of our utter dependence. In Him you’ll find the comfort and peace you need to sustain you.
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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV 2022-2023
$22.99Add to cartFor over twenty years, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) has been the most popular and trusted annual Bible commentary in the world. This nondenominational series provides 52 weeks of verse-by-verse commentary of Scripture, drawing you closer every day to God and His Word. With timely themes for your life, Standard Lesson Commentary 2022-2023 will help you study the Bible like never before.
Key features include:
*Printed Scripture
*Detailed lesson context
*Expert verse-by-verse commentary of the Bible text
*Pronunciation guide for difficult words
*Thoughtful discussion starters
*A review quiz for each quarterAvailable in the King James Version ( KJV) and New International Version(R) ( NIV) Bible translations, the SLC is based on the popular Uniform Series. This series, developed by scholars from numerous church fellowships, outlines an in-depth study of the Bible over a six-year period.
The four main themes of the 2022-2023 study are:
*God’s Exceptional Choice–Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Judges, 1 Samuel, Ephesians
*From Darkness to Light–2 Chronicles, Isaiah, Joel, Luke, 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, James, 1 Peter
*Jesus Calls Us–Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts
*The Righteous Reign of God–Isaiah, Ezekiel, Zephaniah, Zechariah, Matthew, Romans, Galatians, 1 Corinthians
The SLC is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday School class, for personal study, or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly two dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists contribute their expertise to SLC.
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Gospel On The Ground Bible Study Book With Video Access
$24.99Add to cartCome along with biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Explore the call of Jesus to His disciples then and to us today. See how God’s Word can sustain us even in the most difficult of times and embrace the transformative grace we experience as children of God in His kingdom of celebration.
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Kingdom Men Rising Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Add to cartKingdom Men Rising Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” a leader guide, tips for leading a group, and a D-group guide. Also, each Book contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session.
Our culture is seeing confusion about what it means to be a man. Even notions of masculinity have, in many corners, become toxic. Kingdom Men Rising has been created to speak truth into a poorly defined and disoriented culture about the purpose and future of masculinity from a biblical perspective. In this Bible study, men will wrestle honestly with the unique questions and circumstances they face today. It invites men deep into their own stories to reveal the true expression of masculinity-God’s intent.
This study is designed to exhort men to exercise the God-given place in the home, community, and culture they were created for through an examination of landmark texts from the Bible and historical biblical figures. This experience will bring greater clarity to a Kingdom understanding, vision, and perspective in crucial areas such as identity and responsibilities. Along the way, Evans shares practical steps on how to become a man who leads his world well.
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Experiencing God Bible Study Book With Video Access
$21.99Add to cartExperiencing God Bible Study Book includes revised printed content for 12 sessions, personal study between group sessions, and applicable Scripture. Also, each Book contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session.
Over the years, God has used the truths of Experiencing God to awaken believers to a radically God-centered way of life. As a result, millions have come to know God intimately, to recognize His voice, and to understand His will for their lives. This new edition is revised, updated, and ready to help you again-or for the very first time-experience your Creator.
God is inviting you into an intimate love relationship through which He reveals to you His will, His ways, and His work. When you recognize where God is working, you can join Him in what He is doing. Carefully listening to His voice will anchor you in His plan and set you free to live it with boldness and freedom. Then you will experience God doing through you what only He can do.
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Finding I AM Bible Study Book With Video Access
$22.99Add to cartWhat is the deep cry of your heart? The ache in your soul just waiting to be fulfilled? The prayer you keep repeating without end? Jesus not only cares about this deep, spiritual wrestling, but He also wants to step in and see you through it.
Join Lysa TerKeurst on the streets of Israel to explore the I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John, ultimately trading feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is in this in-depth Bible study.
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Armor Of God Bible Study Book With Video Access
$24.99Add to cartAll day, every day, an invisible war rages around you – unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny.
But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you’re tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you.
The enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer’s inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.
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Find Your People Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Add to cartThis Study Guide includes:
*Individual access to 7 streaming video sessions
*Discussion and reflection questions with video notes
*Personal study between sessions
*Leader’s GuideNever in the history of civilization have we been more connected and felt more alone. We are all so lonely. What if fundamentally the ways we have set up our lives is broken? We’ve withdrawn rather than moved through it. We want supper clubs and friends, instead of war partners. We have a wrong view of community.
This 7-session video Bible study begins with a look at the original community in Genesis, the Trinity, and the creation of people to see what God had planned for us all along. We will also discover throughout the study the five life patterns required to build deep, connected relationships:
*Proximity
*Shared Mission
*Transparency
*Accountability
*ConsistencyThe seven sessions include:
*Week 1: Introduction / God’s Plan It is not good for man to be alone. (Creation)
*Week 2: Shame / The Disruption of Community Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. (Shame)
*Week 3: Sitting Around the Fire / Proximity I will make My dwelling among you. (God’s Presence)
*Week 4: Working Together / Shared Mission Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others. (Jesus and the Disciples)
*Week 5: Open Doors / Transparency And all who believed were together and had all things in common. (Acts)
*Week 6: Tribal Elders / Accountability Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (The Church Grows)
*Week 7: Meals Together / Consistency Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. (The Kingdom of God / New Heavens)
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Hope For The Hurting Bible Study Book
$14.99Add to cartHope for the Hurting Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” a leader guide, and tips for leading a group.
Life is painful. Its unique challenges, difficulties, bumps, and bruises can leave us lost and drowning in their wake. But Jesus said, “In this world you will have tribulations . . .” He did not say we might have troubles and difficulties, but we will. In this Bible study, Dr. Tony Evans offers spiritual principles for facing such pain and hurt with a biblical perspective. Love and happiness are on the other side if we learn how to walk through the hurt with both peace and joy.
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God Of Freedom Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Add to cartEvery book of the Bible tells us what is true about God. In Genesis we see Him as Creator and Covenant Maker. In Exodus we see Him as our strong Deliverer who sets us free from sin and death.
In this 10-session study of Exodus 19-40, journey through the story of how God shepherds His newly-liberated children into an understanding of what their freedom means: lives consecrated for service to God and to one another. Revisit familiar scenes of the giving of the Ten Commandments, the idolatrous worship of a golden calf, and of the intricate details of the tabernacle. And with fresh perspective, ask what these stories teach God’s children today about how to live as those set free.
In every page of the Bible, learn to see Christ through the stories of His people. And discover how the God who created you and made a covenant with you will deliver you from death to life, for His name and renown.
Additional purchase or renting of the video teaching sessions is recommended for the best experience of this Bible study book.
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No More Excuses Teen Guys Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$22.25Add to cartNo More Excuses Teen Guys’ Bible Study Book includes printed content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and a leader guide.
Sometimes circumstances in life make it difficult for young men to be all God wants them to be. But Tony Evans urges guys to stop looking at their circumstances as excuses and instead to see them as challenges and opportunities for success.
Exploring examples of men of God throughout the Bible, this study will challenge teen guys to lay down their excuses, stop compromising, and fight to be a man of character and commitment. Despite setbacks, failures, and pressures, guys can still find purpose, meaning, and direction in life and become the men God has called them to be.
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Encountering God Bible Study Book
$16.99Add to cartIn Encountering God, Kelly Minter explores how essential spiritual disciplines are to our faith experience and everyday lives. She’ll unpack the biblical foundation for these sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, hospitality, and celebration.
Over 8 sessions, you’ll discover that spiritual disciplines aren’t just one more thing to add to your to-do list, but they can actually create more margin in your life, resulting in deeper peace, communion, and rest. And perhaps most importantly, cultivating habits of faith help you know God more, as you release control to Him, express your need for Him, and walk in glad submission and worship of Him.
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Anxious Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99Add to cartWe live in a broken, sad, scary place. We don’t need to watch the natural disasters and political unrest in the news to know what our bodies already know. Our bodies get sick. Our minds are fragile. The mortality rate for humans is astonishingly high. There’s plenty to worry about, and the world is full of faulty solutions for our anxieties.
But true peace comes when we learn to hold God’s Word up to what worries us. There, we learn we can’t fix or protect ourselves. Instead, the Bible tells us we can rest, knowing Jesus walked into the broken, sad, scary place to rescue and love us. In this 8-session study, learn that when we fear the Lord rather than fearing the brokenness in our world, we are able to take hold of the perfect peace that is only available in Him.
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How Much More Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Add to cartHave you ever wished certain passages weren’t in the Bible?
It can be all too easy to trade the truth of God’s grace and mercy for a skewed view of certain biblical texts that seem to paint God as oppressive, distant, or difficult to understand. Upon closer examination, this harsh view of God is the exact opposite of His true character. God welcomes His children with deep compassion and care, while holding all power and authority.
In this 7-session study, discover God’s extravagant love in some of Scripture’s most misunderstood passages. Because the God of the Old Testament is the same redemptive, loving, and grace-filled God we see through Christ in the New Testament.
How Much More will show you that God is for you-even in the places He may have seemed silent before.
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Elijah Teen Girls Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$22.25Add to cartFaith and Fire
Join Priscilla Shirer on this 7-session journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. Elijah demonstrates how the strength of faith, character, and boldness are first shaped in the hidden fires of silence, sameness, solitude, and adversity. Those who patiently wait on God in the darkness always emerge with their loyalty, courage, and belief in Him set afire. And the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life at this very moment.
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Elijah Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartOld Testament heroes are best known for their most celebrated, highlight moments: Moses dividing the Red Sea; David slaying Goliath; Gideon routing an insurmountable army; Joshua marching around the defiant walls of Jericho.
And Elijah-calling down fire on Mount Carmel.
Blinded by the remarkable narratives of our biblical heroes, we can forget they each had a backstory-months and years of development, even difficulty, which fortified their spiritual muscle and prepared them for the tasks that made their lives unforgettable.
This 7-session Bible study, on one of the premier ancient prophets, is your invitation to surrender to that process.
Every serious believer longs to summon up the kind of boldness and faith that can stand firm on Mount Carmel and pray down heaven into impossible situations. Yet few are willing to go through the process required to get them there. Strength of faith, character, and boldness can only be shaped in the hidden fires of silence, sameness, solitude, and adversity. Those who patiently wait on God in the darkness emerge with their holy loyalty cemented, their courage emblazoned, and their confident belief in Him set afire.
Join author and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer on a journey through the life and times of Elijah. Discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now.
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U Turns Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn U-Turns, best-selling author and renowned preacher Tony Evans shows participants the reality of human freedom, the consequences that come from bad choices, and the way to reverse those consequences.
By aligning your life choices under God’s Word and pursuing an intimate relationship with Him, you can experience the abundant life Jesus has for you. You get to choose whether or not you want that. If you do, you will see how God can work to redeem the negative consequences of decisions you’ve made.
The U-Turns Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” a leader guide, and tips for leading a group.
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Friends With God Bible Lessons New Testament
$32.99Add to cart13 surprising visitors are heading to your Sunday school class–and they’ll change how your kids look at the Bible…forever!
See your kids’ faces light up as an angel appears, describing the fun of surprising shepherds on a hillside outside Bethlehem with the best news ever. Imagine the impact when Mary whispers how she’s trusting God to protect her little family as they flee to Egypt to keep Jesus safe. Or when Peter shares how Jesus’ power let him heal a man who’d never walked–a man who then leapt, danced, and praised God! Your kids (grades 1-5) will explore 13 Bible stories along with people who were actually there. Your kids will discover these action-packed, emotion-filled stories happened to real people–people just like them! Each one-hour Sunday school lesson includes an interactive script, friend-making icebreaker, giggle-worthy game, creative craft, and powerful prayer time…plus you’ll get a 12-song sing-along CD. You’ll reach every type of learner with first-person accounts that cement learning for a lifetime!
This book includes reproducible pages.
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Better Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Add to cartIn this verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
(10 sessions)
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Trustworthy Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartWhen hard times come and it seems God is deviating from the plan we assume our life should follow, we’re more likely to want to tame God, not trust Him. It’s then that we begin to press into our ways and our own timing. No human can carry the weight of being their own god, but so many of us try.
In this 6-session study of 1 & 2 Kings, join Lysa TerKeurst in Israel as she honestly reveals the places of distrust in her own heart while exploring the deeply applicable Scriptures that will teach us how to truly trust God.
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Something Needs To Change Teen Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$22.25Add to cartCome Take a Journey.
On a trip to the Himalayan mountains, David Platt was confronted with staggering physical and spiritual needs unlike any he had ever seen. On leaving, Platt found himself asking fundamental questions about his life and ministry. He realized that something needed to change.
Being confronted with suffering causes us to ask questions that, if we are honest, we would rather ignore. However, if we believe the Bible, ignorance of profound human need is not an option for us. Neither is indifference. We cannot be Christians and turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to the world in need around us. If those responses become the commentary of our lives and our churches, then one fact will be abundantly clear: we were not following Jesus on our journey through this life.
What does it mean to follow Jesus in a world filled with urgent physical and spiritual needs? In this Something Needs to Change teen Bible study, David Platt explores that question as he takes you on a life-altering trek through the Himalayas.
Something Needs to Change Teen Bible Study Book includes printed content for eight small group sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” tips for leading a group, and a leader guide.
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No More Excuses Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartNo More Excuses Bible Study Book includes printed content for eight sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” tips for leading a group, and a guide for D-Groups.
Sometimes circumstances in life make it difficult for men to be all God wants them to be. But Tony Evans urges men to stop looking at their circumstances as excuses and instead to see them as challenges and opportunities for success.
Exploring examples of men of God throughout the Bible, this study will challenge you to lay down your excuses, stop compromising, and fight to be a man of character and commitment. Despite your setbacks, failures, and pressures, you can still find purpose, meaning, and direction in life and become the man God has called you to be.
Session topics:
1. No More Hiding Behind the Past
2. No More Holding Back
3. No More Weak Leadership
4. No More Going Through the Motions
5. No More Compromising Your Integrity
6. No More Sifting Through the Rubble
7. No More Half Stepping
8. No More Standing on the SidelinesFeatures:
– Eight small-group sessions
– Personal-study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growthBenefits:
– Become the man God has called you to be.
– Learn from the examples of men in the Bible.
– Overcome setbacks and obstacles on the path to spiritual growth.
– See hard circumstances as opportunities for growth.
– Challenge yourself to be a man of character and commitment.
– Fight for purpose and meaning in your life.
– Lead with strength and godliness.
– Make decisions and take action while keeping your godly character intact.
– Commit to walk through life with other men who will point you to Jesus. -
Sciency Fun Wows Ages 8-12
$24.99Add to cartScience experiments are a surefire way to get kids’ attention. Even better? When they get to help! Supplement your Bible lessons with these Bible-related object lessons from the popular Dig In curriculum. 8- to 12-year-olds will participate in exciting science fun that focuses on the life of Jesus.Here’s a few of the 54 clever ideas you’ll find inside: – Experimenting with how many paper clips fit into a full cup of water (reminding kids that Jesus has room in his heart for everyone) – See how water prevents a balloon from popping (demonstrating Jesus’ power over sickness and death) – Using static to repel two pieces of tape, then to attract them together (an illustration of how Jesus is drawn to children) – Using pressure to make ketchup sink or float in water (encouraging kids not to hold on to grudges because Jesus loves even his enemies) These memorable object lessons will stick with kids for years to come! The Scripture and topical indexes make it easy to find an experience that goes with your Bible lesson. Get ready for a lot of oohs, ahs, and wows as kids are amazed to see how science can illustrate important Bible truths. This book includes reproducible pages.
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Sciency Fun WOWS 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons Ages 3-7
$24.99Add to cartScience experiments are a surefire way to get kids’ attention. Even better? When they get to help! Supplement your Bible lessons with these Bible-related object lessons from the popular Dig In curriculum. Your 3- to 7-year-olds will participate in exciting science fun that focuses on the life of Jesus.Here’s a few of the 54 engaging ideas you’ll find inside: – Using vinegar and baking soda to inflate a balloon (reminding kids that Jesus heals the sick) – Harnessing the power of static electricity to pick up various items (demonstrating Jesus’ power over sickness and death) – Testing homemade listening devices (a reminder that Jesus hears us) – Putting a balloon on a fan and watching what happens (to learn that Jesus helps us believe in him, even though we can’t see him) These memorable object lessons will stick with kids for years to come! The Scripture and topical indexes make it easy to find an experince that goes with your Bible lesson. Get ready for a lot of oohs, ahs, and wows as kids are amazed to see how science can illustrate important Bible truths. This book includes reproducible pages.
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13 Very Surprising Sayings And Why Jesus Said Them
$16.99Add to cartHelp kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’ surprising sayings. They will begin to understand what it means to start fishing for people, love the meanies they know, why they would want to be last, and others. And along the way, kids will see that Jesus changes everything–for those who choose to follow Him.
If you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it-you’re in exactly the right place. Each session focuses on one key Bible truth-kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways. Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session isFlexible-sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or moreMulti-aged-suitable for all elementary kidsLow-prep-using easy-to-find supplies45 minutes of fun-with time stretchers to fill an hourRelational-children grow close to Jesus and each otherPerfect for any children’s ministry program-Sunday school, children’s church, and more! Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’ surprising sayings. They will begin to understand what it means to start fishing for people, love the meanies they know, why they would want to be last, and others. And along the way, kids will see that Jesus changes everything-for those who choose to follow Him.
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13 Very Big Mistakes People Made And What God Did About Them
$12.99Add to cartIf you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it–you’re in exactly the right place.
Each session focuses on one key Bible truth–kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways.
Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session is
*Flexible–sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
*Multi-aged–suitable for all elementary kids
*Low-prep–using easy-to-find supplies
*45 minutes of fun–with time stretchers to fill an hour
*Relational–children grow close to Jesus and each otherPerfect for any children’s ministry program–Sunday school, children’s church, and more!
Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into the stories of 13 very big mistakes people made. They will see how Adam and Eve, Jonah, King Saul, and others stepped away from God and straight into big trouble. And along the way, kids will be challenged to never step away from God and will grow in their certainty that God loves them–no matter what!
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Quest Older Kids Activity Book (Student/Study Guide)
$6.99Add to cartThe Quest Older Kids Activity Book by best-selling author Beth Moore, contains activities related to each session and daily queries designed to engage kids in using their Bibles, thinking through questions, and journaling. Plus, Parent Pages are included so parents can lead kids on The Quest at home.
The Quest for Kids: An Expedition Toward a Deeper Relationship with God takes kids in grades 1-6 on a 6-week journey through God’s Word to help them grow closer to God.
Kids can learn that:
* God created you to have a relationship with Him.
* God is sending you on an adventure for Him as an ambassador.
* God loves to talk with you and wants to use your questions and the events in your life to bring you closer to God. -
Feed The Dog Teen Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Add to cartA man had two dogs. The one he fed grew the biggest.
There’s an old parable about a man who had two dogs that were constantly at war with each other. One of the dogs was good, representing virtues like loyalty and kindness. The other dog was bad, representing vices such as hatred and lust. Which dog won in the end? That’s easy: the one he fed.
In the same way, we have two fundamental natures battling for our attention on a daily basis-a sinful flesh and a righteous spirit. Through Christ, we have the ability to choose which nature we will “feed,” leading us either further away from or closer to His likeness.
Feed the Dog is a video-driven Bible study for middle and high school students (grades 7-12). Through the artistry of illusion and his unique gift of evangelism, Brock Gill guides students to realize the importance of nourishing the spirit through the daily practice of spiritual disciplines. Over the course of eight sessions, students will learn that spiritual disciplines are something we develop over time. With practice and perseverance, students will be able to discern the truth and focus on what’s important. They will “taste and see that the Lord is good” (Ps. 34:8), growing in their relationship with Christ and pointing others to Him.
Also Available:
-Feed the Dog Kit includes this Bible study book and a DVD for group study featuring illusions and teaching by Brock Gill.
-E-book and digital leader kit available at lifeway.com/feedthedog.Features:
-Interactive weekly teaching videos (approximately 8-10 minutes each) available with the purchase of a Leader Kit
-Leader Guide to facilitate small group discussion (located at the back of each book)
-6 days of personal study to complete between group sessions
-Biblically rooted and gospel-centered
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Top 50 Object Lessons Games And Activities
$24.99Add to cartThe RoseKidz Top 50 series continues with the Top 50 Bible Object lessons to teach the Top 50 Bible Stories! Easy to follow, volunteer friendly directions create opportunities for children to remember the main theme using object lessons. Using science and everyday objects, you can teach kids key themes such as God’s love with science, food, and more!
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Grieving A Suicide (Expanded)
$16.00Add to cartIntroduction: For Survivors-the Other Victims Of Suicide
Part I: When Suicide Strikes
1. Shock
2. Turmoil
3. Lament
4. Relinquishment
5. RemembrancePart II: The Lingering Questions
6. Why Did This Happen?
7. Is Suicide The Unforgivable Sin?
8. Where Is God When It Hurts?Part III: Life After Suicide
9. The Spirituality Of God
10. The Healing Community
11. The Lessons Of SuicideEpilogue: Going On
Acknowledgments
Appendix: Resources For Suicide Survivors And Suicide Prevention
Questions For Reflection And Discussion
A Single-Session Discussion Guide For Suicide Survivor Groups
Notes
IndexAdditional Info
A 2003 Finalist in the United Kingdom Christian Book Awards! “Albert,” the neighbor said, “your mom needs you to come home.” That’s how it began for Albert Hsu when his father died. Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide experiences tremendous shock and trauma. What follows is a confusing mix of emotions-anger, guilt, grief, and despair. Suicide raises heartrending questions: Why did this happen? Why didn’t we see it coming? Could we have done anything to prevent it? How can we go on? Many also wonder if those who choose suicide are doomed to an eternity separated from God and their loved ones. Some may even start asking whether life is worth living at all. After his father’s death, Hsu wrestled with the intense emotional and theological questions surrounding suicide. While acknowledging that there are no easy answers, he draws on the resources of the Christian faith to point suicide survivors to the God who offers comfort in our grief and hope for the future. For those who have lost a loved one to suicide and for their counselors and pastors, this book is an essential companion for the journey toward healing. This revised edition incorporates the latest statistics, has expanded resources for suicide prevention and mental health ministry, and now includes a discussion guide for suicide survivor groups. -
Top 50 Instant Bible Lessons For Elementary
$24.99Add to cartPart of our Top 50 series, enjoy 50 fully-reproducible kids’ Bible lessons for elementary-aged children (ages: 5-10). This brand new resource includes two bonus lessons for Christmas and Easter, making it perfect to use as an easy full year curriculum. Each story comes with an easy-to-follow object lesson and 2-3 volunteer-friendly activities. Use this reproducible book for weekend curriculum or mid-week teaching opportunities. Each lesson is volunteer-friendly and child approved! Packed with object lessons, puzzles, games and crafts, these kids’ Top 50 Bible stories will keep your elementary-aged children actively involved and growing in God’s Word.
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Foundations For Kids (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartFoundations for Kids is a 260-day reading plan for kids that highlights the foundational passages of Scripture every disciple should know. Foundations for Kids follows the H.E.A.R. method. The acronym H.E.A.R. stands for Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond. Each of these four steps contributes to creating an atmosphere to hear God speak:
HEAR: Kids will study God’s Word and memorize a verse.
EXPLAIN: Kids will read an explanation of the verses.
APPLICATION: Kids will work an activity to help them apply the Bible truth.
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Student Survival Kit Revised (Student/Study Guide)
$6.99Add to cartStudent Survival Kit by Ralph Neighbour Jr. is a classic resource for new Christians and has, with the same trusted content, been re-designed for this generation of students with a new, culturally relevant look. As students move beyond their critical decision to trust Jesus for eternal life, they will explore topics like sin, doubt, and sharing their faith as they encounter five specific stages in their walk with God:
Excitement
Fighting
Doubting
Panic-search-for-truth
The silent Christian stages
This 11-session resource will also help students learn the basics of growing in Christ – establishing a quiet time, learning to pray, and learning to study the Bible and use it as a tool for growth. Equip your students to survive and thrive as they walk with God!Week 1: The Indwelling Christ
Week 2: One Body: Its Life
Week 3: One Body: Its Service
Week 4: Two Natures, Part One: The New Nature
Week 5: Two Natures, Part Two: The Old Nature
Week 6: Salvation: Its Beginning and Completion
Week 7: Salvation: A Daily Process
Week 8: Authority: Three Inadequate Sources
Week 9: Authority: One True Source
Week 10: The Five & Five Principle in Prayer
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Foundations : A 260-Day Bible Reading Plan For Busy Believers (Student/Study Gui
$14.99Add to cartThe Bible, in and of itself, is a miracle. Think about it – over centuries of time, God supernaturally moved upon a number of men’s hearts, resulting in them writing down the exact words of God. God then led His people to recognize these divine writings and to distinguish them from everything else that has ever been written. Then God’s people brought these 66 books together. The preservation and survival of the Bible is as miraculous as its writing. Then God gave men technological knowledge to copy and transmit the Bible so that all people could have it. All of this took place because God has something to say to you.
With Foundations, you can read through all 66 of the miraculous books of the Bible in one year, while still having the flexibility of reading 5 days per week. Along with supplementary devotional content each day, you can experience the miracle of reading and responding to the entirety of God’s Word. By using the H.E.A.R. journaling method, you will be guided through Highlighting, Explaining, Applying, and Responding to passages, allowing for practical application throughout the year-long plan.
Features:
1-year devotional book
5 days of reading per week fits into busy schedules
Full Bible reading plan that can easily be accomplished in one year
Daily devotional material will help reader correlate daily reading and real-life applicationBenefits:
Expand your understanding of the Bible by just being in the Word of God 5 days per week
Accomplish your long-standing goal of reading through the Bible cover-to-cover in a flexible 5-day per week plan that accommodates your busy schedule.
Experience personal spiritual growth
Provides the opportunity for men and women to dig deeper into Scripture as individuals or with a group
Guides readers to sit and reflect on the truth of Scripture using the H.E.A.R. journaling method
Practical devotional for new or inexperienced Bible study students as well as those who are well-versed in the Scriptures
