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Justice Of Jesus
$19.99The history of the Western church is stained by injustice. The impulse to resist justice and look the other way has harmed the church and the people it aims to serve. But a different future is possible.
In The Justice of Jesus, Joash Thomas surveys the history of injustice and colonization in the Global South at the hands of the Western church. He shows that in addition to harming colonized peoples, colonization has limited Western Christians’ understanding of the gospel, leading us to devalue the pursuit of justice for our neighbors on the margins.
A St. Thomas Christian born and raised in India, Thomas reflects on his experience in churches across denominations in both the Global South and the Global North. He challenges the status quo, examines beliefs that keep the church from pursuing liberation and wholeness, and explores the relationship of justice to our budgets, pulpits, and theology.
The Justice of Jesus is both a prophetic diagnosis and a hopeful prognosis. Readers will be encouraged with fresh ideas for prioritizing justice through prayer, partnerships, and advocating for the vulnerable in their communities and around the world.
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Case For Christmas Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition (Stude
$19.99In The Case for Christmas Bible Study, led by New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel, participants will dig into the true Christmas story to sort out the fact from the fiction and the hype from the holiness. This Bible study will help them reflect on the gospel story of the birth of Jesus in a focused and group-oriented way that will change the way that they view the season.
During his faith journey, Lee Strobel investigated the real meaning behind all the nativity scenes he saw outside of churches. He explored the evidence that Jesus was a real person in history who was born in a real place, that the Incarnation (birth of Jesus through the Holy Spirit) actually took place, and how Jesus’ miraculous birth was in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. In The Case for Christmas Bible Study, Lee reveals the discoveries made after consulting with experts on the Bible, archaeology, and messianic prophecy as he sought to separate the truth from the tradition.
Regardless of whether the center of your Christmas decorations is the nativity set on your mantle or the presents under the tree, The Case for Christmas Bible Study invites you to look beyond the familiar traditions of the season, challenging you to examine the evidence for yourself and consider why Christmas really matters and why it’s still so relevant today.
Session titles:
1. Setting the Record Straight
2. Beneath the Fake News
3. A Mind-Boggling Proposition
4. The Prophetic FingertipAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Meaning Of Marriage Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Updated Edition (Stud
$19.99Discover how marriage reflects Jesus’ love, grace, and power in life.
Timothy Keller’s The Meaning of Marriage draws a profound portrait of marriage that neither idealizes nor rejects the institution but points us to the relationship between God and mankind. The result is a vision for marriage that is refreshingly frank and unsentimental–yet hopeful, beautiful, and relevant for thoughtful believers and nonbelievers alike.
In this six-session video study, Timothy Keller and his wife Kathy discuss practical wisdom for marriages. This teachings are for anyone from singles, to couples considering marriage, to those who are newly married or who have been married for a long time.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Group discussion questions
*Personal/couples study for deeper reflection between sessions
*Marriage plan exercises
*Notes for group leadersStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside
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Child Is Born
$18.99See Jesus’s birth through the lens of ancient Nativity stories.
Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. The study delves into the narratives of Isaac and Ishmael, Moses, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story in the final chapter. Author Amy-Jill Levine brings her expert knowledge of Scripture and careful consideration of the Christian story to show readers how Scripture’s earlier birth stories anticipate the story of Jesus’s birth and how the birth resonates and gives new meaning to those earlier stories. Transform your Advent season with fresh insights and inspiration from A Child is Born.
In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
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Zondervan 2026 Pastors Annual
$24.99Countless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor’s Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its contents as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach.
The Zondervan 2026 Pastor’s Annual supplies you with:
*Morning and evening services for every Sunday of the year
*Sermon topics and texts fully indexed
*Definitive and usable sermon outlines
*Devotionals and Bible studies for midweek services
*Fresh and applicable illustrations
*Appropriate hymn selections
*Special-day services for church and civil calendars
*Meditations on Lord’s Supper observance
*Wedding ceremonies and themes
*Funeral messages and Scriptures
*Basic pastoral ministry helps
*Messages for children and young people
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Spiritual Warfare And Deliverance
$66.65There is much more to our common struggles than meets the eye:
– navigate spiritual warfare with Christian maturity and wisdom
– covers both ordinary spiritual warfare, like personal temptation, and “extraordinary” encounters, such as demonic oppression, possession, and exorcisms
– from a pastor, missionary, and former military chaplain
Our modern Western world is deeply confused about what is good and what is evil. We know little about angels and demons, though the Scriptures we purport to believe have much to say about them. We blur the distinction between God and the devil. And we are paying for it. Denial of reality does not change reality.
Drawing from Scripture, history, and his own experiences as a missionary and a military chaplain, Harold Ristau helps Christians develop a biblical understanding of our spiritual vulnerability in both “ordinary” life, such as personal temptation, and “extraordinary” situations such as demonic oppression and possession. He takes us beyond theory, where many other resources stop, laying out practical tools to equip us for our own personal battles and steps to take to protect ourselves and others from the evil forces at work in our world. And he lays out an effective, proven process for mature ministers and clergy to follow when performing an exorcism.
There is much more to the struggles we face in life than meets the eye. If you want to be prepared for the battles that lie ahead, this book is your grounded, thorough, and hope-filled guide to ministering to the demonically oppressed or possessed.
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Celebrate Recovery Participants Guide Volumes 1-4 Updated Edition (Student/Study
$29.99The Proven, Groundbreaking Recovery Curriculum
The Celebrate Recovery Participant’s Guide, Volumes 1-4 Updated Edition now combines all four volumes of The Journey Begins study guides for the essential tool to your personal recovery journey. In the complete twenty-five lessons of The Journey Begins, you will experience all eight of the recovery principles from the Beatitudes developed by John Baker in the Celebrate Recovery program:
In Volume One: Stepping Out of Denial into God’s Grace, you will experience the first three of the eight recovery principles.
In Volume Two: Taking an Honest and Spiritual Inventory, you will experience an in-depth look at the fourth principle in the recovery process.
In Volume Three: Getting Right with God, Yourself, and Others, you will move through principles four through six in the recovery process.
In Volume Four: Growing in Christ While Helping Others, you will work through the final two principles on the road to recovery. More than just maintenance, principles seven and eight will help you prevent relapse and give you the necessary tools to help others in their recovery process.
By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four volumes of the Participant’s Guide for The Journey Begins, you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking, restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
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Jesus Shaped Life Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Moving beyond facts to experience the fullness of God
Theology is a conversation about God. One that invites us to experience God in all His fullness rather than just memorizing facts about God. Theology is not some academic subject to only be pursued by professors and seminarians. Theology is the way we connect with our Redeemer. It’s how we remember that we’re His. And we will never have to be alone.
This seven-week Bible study by Lisa Harper, titled A Jesus-Shaped Life, is your invitation to explore the depths of God’s character, God’s love for you, and how your relationship with Him transforms you. Ultimately, you will experience how biblically sound theology deepens your relationship with God and each other.
This study guide includes:
*In-depth personal Bible study between sessions
*Individual access to seven streaming video teachings from Lisa
*Group discussion questionsStreaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Imagining All Generations
$25.99Remember and reimagine church-together.
Many churches today face worry and concern over their collective future. One tragic consequence is that growing anxiety can turn inward on communities of faith. A subtle distancing and dividing can occur, often happening along generational lines. Us-versus-Them thinking morphs into Old-versus-Young. Instead of a culture of generation to generation, churches are shaped and formed more by a culture of generation versus generation.
Imagining All Generations offers a better, more faithful way forward by remembering our identity as the generational people of God. This volume features nineteen authors from around the world, providing fresh theological reflection, innovative practical wisdom, and a unified call for all churches to move into a more intergenerational future by answering four key questions:
*What theology and theory support an intergenerational vision of the church?
*What are researchers and practitioners learning about how to meaningfully bring together different generations in communities of faith?
*How can churches better share faith among various age groups within their congregation?
*How might we reimagine the worship assembly as a time and place where every generation brings a valuable contribution?
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Keep It Shut Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Have you ever said something you wished you could take back? Are you ever unsure when to hold your tongue and when to speak out?
In this six-session video study (video access included), Karen Ehman–who readily admits that her mouth has gotten her into loads of trouble–shares the hows (and how-not-tos) of dealing with the tongue.
Far more than a “how not to gossip” study, this video-based small group Bible study will challenge you to dig deep into what the Bible says about the ways we use our words–both in person and online–and when we should just keep our lips zipped.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises.
*An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (DVD also available separately).
Sessions and video run times:
1. Sparks, Squabbles, Spats, and Such: Our Words Matter (19:16)
2. On Filling Gaps and Zipping Lips: Listen to Others, Talk to God (18:11)
3. Opinion-Slinging and Salty Speech: Assessing Our Digital Tongues (22:36)
4. Gossip, Flattery, and People-Pleasing: How to Speak the Truth in Love (22:32)
5. Pause Before You Pounce: On Cultivating Soft Speech (22:59)
6. As Sweet as Honey: Wonderful Ways to Use Your Words (23:39)Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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We Believe : How The Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith
$17.99We believe in one God. Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter’s empowering book, We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith. Personal anecdotes and practical insights guide you to a profound connection with God. Dive into six chapters, covering the Nicene Creed sequentially, that unpack the essence of it, enriching readers” faith and deepening their understanding of Christian beliefs. In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
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Sacred Marriage Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Revised And Updated (Stud
$21.99Your marriage can lead to a closer walk with God
Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God. Everything about your marriage–from the history you and your spouse create, to the love you share, to the forgiveness you both offer and seek–is filled with the capacity to help you grow in Christ’s character.
This edition of Sacred Marriage includes all-new videos from Gary. Each session has been updated to include modern research and illustrations, key biblical principles about marriage, and wisdom from Gary’s more than twenty years of teaching since its original release. You will also find a wealth of discussion questions in this study guide that will spark meaningful conversation in your group, between you and you spouse, and that you can ponder on your own.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Video notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion time
*Personal/couples study for deeper reflection between sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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