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For Small Group Leaders: |
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| Leading Life-Changing Small Groups |
Bill Donahue |
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A comprehensive leadership tool for small group
leaders and for churches seeking to structure their ministries
around small groups. |
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Precept Ministries: 40-minute Bible Studies
Each book in the series includes six 40-minute studies designed
to draw you into God's Word through basic inductive Bible
study. No homework is required, so everyone in the group can
work through the lesson together at the same time. Join one
of the worlds' most respected Bible teachers in a study that
will revolutionize your thinking -and your life. |
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| Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost |
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What is the difference between a true follower
of Jesus Christ and others who merely call themselves "Christian"?
Kay Arthur and Tom and Jane Hart point the way to clear answers
in this instructive study of what Jesus had to say about the
subject.
Through these eye-opening inductive studies of passages from
the Gospels, you can better understand the distinctive marks
of a disciple of Christ - and how to make sure they are true
of your own life. |
| How Do You Walk the Walk You Talk? |
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You are surrounded by a world that's watching
you, waiting to see if what you say is true--if you really
believe what you say and "walk the walk you talk. This
study of vital passages from Ephesians will help you discover
what God says about the lifestyle of a true believer. And
it will equip you to live in a manner worthy of your calling--with
the ultimate goal of developing a life marked by maturity,
Christlikeness, and peace. |
| Living a Life of True Worship |
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This helpful study examines what the Bible says about true
worship. You'll discover that we are created for the purpose
of worship. And you'll explore solid, biblical principles
for making worship a lifestyle of grateful response to your
Creator and Redeemer. |
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| Studies
of the Books of the Bible |
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| Acts: Build Community |
John Ortberg, Kevin & Sherry Harney |
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Today, some people think of the church as a
powerless institution made of ancient traditions and stuffy
buildings. They're wrong! The church is the new community
of God's people. It's filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
And it has as much to say to the world today as it did two
thousand years ago. In Acts, you will discover that God wants
to do a fresh work among his people by the power of the Holy
Spirit. You will find the pathway to authentic community.
You will learn how to grow as a worshiper. And you will deepen
your passion to invite others into the fellowship of Christ-followers
we call the church. Sound exciting? Let's rediscover church
together! |
| Romans: Find Freedom |
Bill Hybells, Kevin & Sherry Harney |
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Satisfy the deepest longing of your heart --
God made us to run, jump, dance, and celebrate absolute freedom.
Yet too often we feel bound by past failures, sin, and guilt.
What will it take for the shackles to fall to the ground?
Where can we find a freedom that no one can ever take away?
In the book of Romans, God points you to the path of freedom.
You will discover an inexhaustible, heavenly power to break
the chains that bind you. You'll find forgiveness for all
moral failures, a new future where all things are made right,
and the joy of living in community with God's people. In Romans,
you will walk the road of freedom that will set you truly
free! |
| Philippians: Run the Race |
Bill Hybells |
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Life as a follower of Christ is not a fifty-yard dash. It's
a marathon. God offers strength for the race, cold water to
quench our thirst, and fresh legs when we grow weary. We never
run alone. He is always right beside us cheering us on or
ahead of us leading the way. Do you need energy and refreshment
for the race of life? In Philippians, you will find all you
need to run with strength and confidence. If you desire joy
beyond measure, perseverance, a servant's heart, hope for
the future, a peace beyond understanding, and lasting contentment,
look no further than Philippians. New Community Series --
a high-impact tool for experiencing the transforming power
of God's Word. This cutting-edge series lets you explore life-changing
topics from a biblical perspective in community with others
in your small group. Challenging questions encourage you to
reflect on Scripture and its impact on your life, both as
an individual and as part of a community of Christ followers. |
| Colossians: Discover the New You |
Bill Hybells, Kevin & Sherry Harney |
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Our lives are like lumps of clay on a potter's wheel. Form,
function, and beauty appear as God, the Potter, shapes us
with his hands. He is in the business of molding our common
lives -- even the ugly parts -- into something wonderful!
In Colossians, you and your small group will discover how
to place your lives in the secure hands of God. If you long
to experience newness of life, this study will point the way.
If you desire to see God mold and shape your spiritual life,
home, workplace, church, and relationships, Colossians will
teach you the pathway to a whole new you. |
1 Peter: Stand Strong
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Bill Hybells, Kevin & Sherry Harney |
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The floodwaters of life are rising; the current races faster.
You feel yourself slipping. You need a secure foothold...and
you need it now! We have all experienced the heart-pounding
feeling of losing our stability in the storms of life. We
want to stand strong as followers of Christ, but the world
presses against us with staggering force. Where can we find
an unshakable foundation for life? In the book of 1 Peter,
you and your small group will find a rock-solid basis for
living in a precarious and uncertain world. God offers you
hope, love, purpose, service, submission, and victory. You
can stand strong against the flood as you anchor yourself
to the bedrock of Jesus Christ. |
| 1 John: Love Each Other |
John Ortberg |
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When God pours out his love, our parched lives
are revived and our thirsty souls satisfied. What is the secret
of receiving more of God's love and of giving it freely to
others? The book of I John calls us back to the basics of
loving God and one another. Do you long to experience God's
mercy and goodness in deeper ways and extend them to others?
Would you like his love to fill you up to the point where
it overflows naturally into the lives of others? This study
of I John will help you and your small group experience the
refreshing rain of God's love in ways you have always wanted.
New Community Series -- a high-impact tool for experiencing
the transforming power of God's Word. This cutting-edge series
lets you explore life-changing topics from a biblical perspective
in community with others in your small group. Challenging
questions encourage you to reflect on Scripture and its impact
on your life, both as an individual and as part of a community
of Christ followers. |
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Interactions
Small Group Series
Interactions - a powerful, challenging tool for adult small
group members to build deep relationships with one another
and with God. Interactions is far more than a group Bible
study?it's a cutting-edge series from Willow Creek, designed
to help participants develop into fully devoted followers
of Christ. Interactions takes group members into the nitty-gritty
issues of authentic Christian living. |
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| Essential Christianity |
Bill Hybells |
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Like a house built on a firm foundation, the
Christian faith is founded on some key, enduring truths. Do
you know what they are? If not, you owe it to yourself to
find out whether you're building your life -- and your eternity
-- on solid ground. Essential Christianity is your invitation
to spirited discussions with others as you explore the basics
of faith -- principles deeper and more far-reaching than you
may have imagined. You'll learn what it means to really know
Christ. You'll discover the secret to confident living, how
to grow spiritually, how to handle your failures, how to follow
Jesus in a world that's anything but devoted to Him, and the
different ways God wants to guide you in the practical concerns
of life. |
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| Doing
Life Together |
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| Beginning Life Together |
Brett Eastman |
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God never intended for you to do life alone
but to do life together in a community. This introductory
group study, Beginning Life Together, gives you an overview
of the five biblical purposes God intends for your life. This
study will take you on a 6-week journey of the Purpose Driven
Life and give you a taste of the life God created you to live. |
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| Pursuing
Spiritual Transformation Series |
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| Fully Devoted: Living Each Day in Jesus' Name |
John Ortberg,
L. Pederson,
J. Poling |
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What does it mean to do everything "in
Jesus' name"? Is that an ideal attainable only by a few
"super Christians"--or is it a way of life we can
all experience? |
Gifts:
The Joy of Serving God |
John Ortberg,
L. Pederson,
J. Poling |
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Gifted--that's you! Uniquely equipped to help
build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving
others is an integral part of your identity and an important
key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant's
heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your
church, your family, your friends, and your world--without
wiping you out in the process? |
| Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship |
John Ortberg,
L. Pederson,
J. Poling |
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Jesus said more about money than just about any other topic.
Clearly, it is an important issue--and a touchy one! Deep
down, we know it is not a matter of what we earn but how we
manage what we earn that shows our ultimate priorities. |
Grace:
An Invitation to a Way of Life |
John Ortberg,
L. Pederson,
J. Poling |
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Many Christians have an easier time being saved by grace
than they do living in grace every day. But grace is at the
center of the life God calls us to--and reflects the heart
of the One who calls. |
Groups:
The Life-Giving Power of Community |
John Ortberg,
L. Pederson,
J. Poling |
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Community is God's idea. Only in community can we know and
be known, love and be loved, celebrate others and be celebrated
by them. And only through close, transparent relationships
can we be transformed as individuals. |
| Growth: Training vs. Trying |
John Ortberg,
L. Pederson,
J. Poling |
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What would your life be like if Jesus lived
it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts,
actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that
could transform every area of your life. |
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