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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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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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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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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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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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Gospel Driven Church
$24.99Many evangelical churches face the problem of the open “back door”–even as new people arrive, older members are leaving, looking for something else. Combined with this problem is the discipleship deficit, the difficult truth that most evangelicals are not reaching the unchurched at the rates they think they are. In fact, many of the metrics that we often “count” in the church to highlight success really don’t tell us the full story of a church’s spiritual state. Things like attendance, decisions, dollars, and experiences can tell us something about a church, but not everything.
To cultivate a spiritually healthy church we need a shift in our metrics–a “grace-shift” that prioritizes the work of God in the lives of people over numbers and dollars. Are people growing in their esteem for Jesus? Is there a dogged devotion to the Bible as the ultimate authority for life? Is there a growing interest in theology and doctrine? A discernible spirit of repentance? And perhaps most importantly, is there evident love for God and for our neighbors in the congregation?
Leading a church culture to shift from numerical success to the metrics of grace can be costly, but leaders who have conviction, courage, and commitment can lead while avoiding some of the landmines that often destroy churches. Wilson includes diagnostic questions that will help leaders measure–and lead team transparency in measuring as a group–the relative spiritual health of their church, as well as a practical prescriptive plan for implementing this metric-measuring strategy without becoming legalistic.
Most attractional church models can lean heavily on making changes to the weekend worship gatherings. And while some of these changes can be good, thriving grace-focused churches are driven by a commitment to the gospel, allowing the gospel to inform and shape the worship service and the various ministries of the church.
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Reason For Church
$22.99Rediscover the goodness and beauty of the Body of Christ.
The evangelical church is hemorrhaging. Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in the last 25 years alone, and multiple generations have been raised to believe the most spiritual thing they can do is follow God by following their heart – right out of the church. Yet, this shift is happening right as society is hitting record levels of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. In The Reason for Church, pastor Brad Edwards connects the dots of our current church crisis and provides compelling reasons to come back.
In part 1, Edwards shows how individualistic beliefs make church implausible and compromise our spiritual formation:
*Marketplace logic and consumeristic approaches to discipleship
*Intuitional spirituality and therapy speak
*Social media’s distortion of what is true, good, and beautiful
*Performative politics and culture wars
*Virtuous victimhood, the decline of trust, and the rise of powerThese chapters show why individualism won’t satisfy and can’t provide the refuge it promises.
In part 2, Edwards uses personal examples, church history, non-Western expressions of faith, and Scripture to show how the church is our existentially satisfying alternative to individualism. Equipped with an institutionally robust vision, we will rediscover the church as God’s spiritual greenhouse where soul-tired sojourners and lonely exiles are restored and repurposed for life in the world.
The Reason for Church offers an honest-yet-hopeful vision for church as a necessary institution. With radical individualism tearing us apart, we need compelling reasons to fall back in love with Christ’s bride, now more than ever.
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Every Thought Captive Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guid
$21.99Are your thoughts leading you toward transformation or conformity? Are they building you up or tearing you down? Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? In Every Thought Captive, you will explore a topic crucial for your spiritual growth: the battle for your mind. In Romans 12:2, we read these words: “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Just like molten glass, our lives are constantly being shaped and molded by the thoughts we think.
Join pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman for a five-session journey where you will learn to actively and intentionally challenge your thoughts. This isn’t a study on the power of positive thinking–or how you have the power to change your life–but about learning how God made your brain. He will transform your life as you learn to take every thought captive and submit it to the truth of his Word.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to five streaming video sessions
*Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
*Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. 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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AI Shepherds And Electric Sheep
$83.31Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings–from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology?
In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O’Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing–and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O’Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations.
AI can write a generic three-point sermon, but it cannot replace an authentic encounter between humans and the divine. In a time of cultural confusion, O’Callaghan and Hoffman encourage readers to embrace the clarity found in the gospel.
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Freedom To Heal
$45.00A Practitioner’s Guide to Caring for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, there is no easy road to healing. Yet there is hope for true freedom-to thrive, to love others, and to love God.
Tammy Schultz, Hannah Estabrook, and Adam David Dell have written a go-to resource for faith-based practitioners caring for survivors of sexual abuse. Drawing from their personal experiences and work with survivors, the authors discuss the integration of theology and mental health practices and the healing pathways of the counseling journey. They also incorporate current research into each chapter, offering evidence-based, practical guidance. This book:
*reflects on biblical trauma narratives that show God’s concern for survivors;
*helps counselors and caregivers compassionately comprehend survivors’ experiences;
*suggests evidence-based therapeutic approaches and practices that address individualized needs;
*addresses vicarious traumatization and sustainable practices for clinicians and caregivers; and
*recommends interventions and resources to equip practitioners with next steps.
While every client’s experience is unique, there are common themes and challenges practitioners must understand as they craft personalized treatments. Freedom to Heal is an honest, compassionate guide for therapists, medical professionals, pastoral counselors, and others who endeavor to journey with trauma survivors.
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