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1 DVD studies for adults selected titles available to borrow from the United Media Resource Center Contact Jill Stone at or by at or search for and request items using the online catalog Key to age categories: P = preschool e = lower elementary (K-Grade 3) E = upper elementary (Grade 4-6) M = middle school/ junior high H = high school Y = young adult A = adult (age 30-55) S = adult (age 55+) #STRUGGLES: FOLLOWING JESUS IN A SELFIE-CENTERED WORLD (119143) Author: Groeschel, Craig. In this five-session DVD study, Craig Groeschel shows how we can stay engaged with technology in our social media saturated world while still keeping our eyes focused on Jesus. Sessions: 1) Recovering contentment; 2) Restoring intimacy; 3) Revealing authenticity; 4) Resurrecting compassion; 5) Replenishing rest. All sessions are 10 minutes long. Includes study guide and hardback book. Age: YA. 50 Minutes. ABSOLUTE BASICS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH (101093) Author: Tallon, Phil. This DVD study is a visual introduction to the core beliefs of the Christian faith. Andrew Chandler (illustrator) and Philip Tallon (author and narrator) work together to bring catechesis to life for people of all ages, backgrounds, and stops along their spiritual journey. Each short (3-6 min.) DVD segment pairs with the book to spark conversation and move students to a deeper level of spiritual understanding. Sessions: 1) Who is God?; 2) What is God like?; 3) What did God make?; 4) Why is there evil?; 5) Who is Jesus Christ?; 6) Why did the Son of God become human?; 7) What is salvation?; 8) What is required for salvation?; 9) What are the benefits of salvation?; 10) What happens when we live out our salvation in Christ?; 11) Who is the Holy Spirit?; 12) What does the Holy Spirit do?; 13) What is the church?; 14) What are the church's sacraments?; 15) What is the world's greatest hope?; 16) What is our future? Includes sample book. Youth and College Leader's Guides are available at Age: MHYAS. 67 Minutes. ASK: FAITH QUESTIONS IN A SKEPTICAL AGE (101084) Author: Jones, Scott. In this eight-session study introduced by Scott Jones, five young pastors discuss questions that many of us ask: 1) Can only one religion be true? (10 min.); 2) Why is there suffering and evil? (12 min.); 3) How can I believe in science and creation? (10 min.); 4) How can I believe in a God I can't prove? (10 min.); 5) Can I trust the Old Testament? (11 min.); 6) Are marriage, sex, and family life religious issues? (12 min.); 7) Was Jesus' resurrection real? (12 min.); 8) Why do Christians disagree about so many things? (13 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. Age: YAS. 90 Minutes. BECOMING HEART SISTERS: A BIBLE STUDY ON AUTHENTIC FRIENDSHIPS (102167) Author: Snapp, Natalie Chambers. In this six-session DVD study, Natalie Chambers Snapp guides us through the process of finding and nurturing healthy, authentic friendships that enrich our lives, honor God, and build up the body of Christ. Sessions: 1) Why do we need girlfriends and where do we find them? (16 min.); 2) Getting right with God (18 min.); 3) Clash of the Titans (21 min.); 4) The forgiveness business (18 min.); 5) Blurred lines (17 min.); 6) Heart sisters do's and don ts (21 min.). Includes leader's guide and sample participant book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 115 Minutes. BELIEVE: DISC 1 -- SESSIONS 1-15 (102146) Author: Frazee, Randy. Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus. DVD 1 of 2. Hosted by Randy Frazee, this study explores essential beliefs, practices, and virtues that every Christian needs to know and live. This DVD includes sessions 1-15: 1) God (13 min.); 2) Personal God (14 min.); 3) Salvation (14 min.); 4) The Bible (14 min.); 5) Identity in Christ (12 min.); 6) Church (14 min.); 7) Humanity (14 min.); 8) Compassion (13 min.); 9) Stewardship (11 min.); 10) Eternity (15 min.); 11) Worship (17 min.); 12) Prayer (14 min.); 13) Bible study (13 min.); 14) Single-mindedness (14 min.); 15) Total surrender (14 min.). Includes study guide. Age: YAS. 206 Minutes.

2 BELIEVE: DISC 2 -- SESSIONS (102147) Author: Frazee, Randy. Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus. DVD 2 of 2. Hosted by Randy Frazee, this study explores essential beliefs, practices, and virtues that every Christian needs to know and live. This DVD includes sessions 16-30: 16) Biblical community (19 min.); 17) Spiritual gifts (19 min.); 18) Offering my time (13 min.); 19) Giving my resources (14 min.); 20) Sharing my faith (16 min.); 21) Love (19 min.); 22) Joy (16 min.); 23) Peace (15 min.); 24) Self-control (17 min.); 25) Hope (15 min.); 26) Patience (18 min.); 27) Kindness/goodness (16 min.); 28) Faithfulness (16 min.); 29) Gentleness (15 min.); 30) Humility (18 min.). Includes study guide. Age: YAS. 246 Minutes. BETTER: HOW JESUS SATISFIES THE SEARCH FOR MEANING (102132) Author: Chaddick, Tim. In this five-session DVD companion to the book, Tim Chaddick guides us through the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes in light of our struggles today. Sessions: 1) The approach (17 min.); 2) Aspirations (14 min.); 3) Assets (14 min.); 4) Attitudes (11 min.); 5) The last word (9 min.). Includes a copy of the paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED Age: YA. 65 Minutes. BONHOEFFER: THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF DIETRICH BONHOEFFER (102131) Author: Metaxas, Eric. In this four-session DVD study, author Eric Metaxas takes you and your small group on a journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer and discusses why he has inspired so many people's faith. He helps us understand why spiritual truths meant so much to Bonhoeffer and how they can be an inspiration and challenge to us. Filmed on location in Germany. Sessions: What is the church? (20 min.); 2) Living in Christian community (23 min.); 3) Religionless Christianity (21 min.); 4) Come and die (23 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 87 Minutes. BROKEN WAY: A DARING PATH INTO THE ABUNDANT LIFE (102166) Author: Voskamp, Ann. In this six-session DVD study, Ann Voskamp encourages us to live a life with more abundance, more intimacy, more God. Sessions: 1) How do we live this one broken life? (19 min.); 2) Living cruciform (18 min.); 3) Learning to receive (19 min.); 4) Real koinonia (19 min.); 5) Embracing inconvenience (18 min.); 6) Who we serve (19 min.). Includes study guide and hardback book. Age: YAS. 112 Minutes. CALL: THE LIFE AND MESSAGE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL (103117) Author: Hamilton, Adam. In this six-session DVD study join Adam Hamilton for a journey to the lands where Paul traveled, preached, suffered, and triumphed. Sessions: 1) Called to follow Christ (12 min.); 2) Called to go (10 min.); 3) Called to suffer (13 min.); 4) Called to love (14 min.); 5) Called to give (15 min.); 6) Called to be faithful (17 min.). Includes leader's guide and hardback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: HYAS. 81 Minutes. COMEBACK (103129) Author: Giglio, Louie. In this six-session DVD study, Louie Giglio draws on examples of people from Scripture to show how God is in the business of giving fresh starts. He offers encouragement and perspective if you are feeling frustrated or confused, are enduring hardship or pain, have made mistakes or are grieving, or are defeated and feel you've lost your way. Sessions: 1) A deeper kind of comeback story (16 min.); 2) Paradise in a garbage dump (16 min.); 3) When dreams are dashed (21 min.); 4) Never too late (14 min.); 5) Get up (18 min.); 6) Jesus is enough (17 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 102 Minutes. COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY: THE PERSISTENCE OF ERRORS IN THE CHURCH (103118) Author: Olson, Roger E. and Hamilton, Adam. This five-session DVD study is a conversation between Roger E. Olson and Adam Hamilton. Modern-day versions of historic heresies continue to plague churches and undermine the good news of Jesus. In user-friendly language, Roger and Adam remind viewers that heresy is not about judging or condemning people for failing to have perfect theology. Instead it is about defending the good news of God's saving love in Jesus by identifying teachings that undermine the gospel by spreading distorted or knockoff versions of genuine faith. Sessions: 1) Understanding heresy and orthodoxy (15 min.); 2) The mother of all heresies and messing with divine revelation (15 min.); 3) Doubting the deity of Jesus Christ and contesting the Trinity (19 min.); 4) Setting grace aside and making God a monster (15 min.); 5) Reducing God to manageable size and using God for personal gain (15 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. Age: YAS. 79 Minutes. CREED: WHAT CHRISTIANS BELIEVE AND WHY -- EXPLORING THE APOSTLES' CREED (103136) Author: Hamilton, Adam. In this six-session DVD study, Adam Hamilton explores some of the major tenets of the Apostles' Creed. Sessions: 1) God (15 min.); 2) Jesus Christ (15 min.); 3) The Holy Spirit (14 min.); 4)

3 The church and the communion of saints (16 min.); 5) The forgiveness of sins (16 min.); 6) The resurrection of the body (15 min.). Includes leader's guide and large print participant guide. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: HYAS. 91 Minutes. DEFYING GRAVITY: BREAK FREE FROM THE CULTURE OF MORE (104084) Author: Berlin, Tom. Our possessions can create unbearable weight and affect our ability to serve and thrive. How do we defy gravity and find freedom in Christ. In this four-session DVD study, Tom Berlin explores what is required to sustain a vibrant life, what we need versus what we want, and what we can do to avoid being overwhelmed by the weight of our possessions. Sessions: 1) Discovering gravity (9 min.); 2) Breaking free (8 min.); 3) Tethered to God (9 min.); 4) When we get it right (7 min.). The DVD also includes an 8-minute bonus segment. Includes leader's guide and participant book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 33 Minutes. DEMYSTIFYING THE BOOK OF REVELATION (104073) Author: Burton, William. In this six-session DVD study, Fr. Bill Burton explores what the Book of Revelation has to say for our times. Sessions: 1) The genre of apocalyptic literature -- how to 'read' it (30 min.); 2) Jewish sources that inspired Revelation's author (34 min.); 3) The basics -- who wrote Revelation? When? What does the book say? (20 min.); 4) What makes this book so attractive to so many? (40 min.); 5) The 'rapturist' interpretation (33 min.); 6) A better understanding (10 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 167 Minutes. DISCUSSING MERE CHRISTIANITY: EXPLORING THE HISTORY, MEANING, AND RELEVANCE OF C. S. LEWIS'S GREATEST BOOK (104075) Author: Metaxas, Eric. In this eight-session DVD study, host Eric Metaxas and a variety of Christian authors and scholars help us understand the timeless message of C. S. Lewis in fresh ways for a new generation. Sessions: 1) Our sense of right and wrong (22 min.); 2) What's behind our sense of right and wrong (20 min.); 3) The rival conceptions of God (19 min.); 4) Free will and the shocking alternative (22 min.); 5) Christian behavior and the great sin of pride (21 min.); 6) The Christian virtue of hope (20 min.); 7) God in three persons (22 min.); 8) Counting the cost (25 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 171 Minutes. EARN. SAVE. GIVE. -- WESLEY'S SIMPLE RULES FOR MONEY (105073) Author: Harnish, James A.. In this four-session DVD study, James Harnish presents John Wesley's teaching teachings on money: 1) We don't need more money, we need more wisdom (10 min.); 2) Earn all you can (12 min.); 3) Save all you can (11 min.); 4) Give all you can (11 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. Age: YAS. 44 Minutes. EMBRACING INTERFAITH COOPERATION: EBOO PATEL ON COMING TOGETHER TO CHANGE THE WORLD (105066) Author: Patel, Eboo. Join Eboo Patel and his small group in this 5-session study as they explore the challenge and necessity of interfaith cooperation: 1) Interfaith cooperation in American history (34 min.); 2) Interfaith literacy (34 min.); 3) The science of interfaith cooperation (31 min.); 4) The art of interfaith leadership (36 min.); 5) The role of colleges, seminaries, and houses of worship (30 min.). Includes sample participant guide written by Tim Scorer. There is no separate Leader's Guide. Age: YAS. 165 Minutes. EMPOWERED BY HIS PRESENCE: RECEIVING THE STRENGTH YOU NEED EACH DAY (105078) Author: Harney, Kevin. In this four-session DVD study, Kevin Harney explores surprising and Godgiven sources of strength. Segments: 1) Introduction (3 min.); Session 1: Experiencing God's presence in suffering, loss, and pain (10 min.); Session 2: Encountering God in the community of His people (9 min.); Session 3: Empowered for the journey by receiving God's rest (11 min.); Session 4: Propelled onward by the call and mission of God (9 min.). Includes paperback book which includes a discussion guide. An expanded discussion guide is available at Age: YAS. 42 Minutes. EMPTY PROMISES: THE TRUTH ABOUT YOU, YOUR DESIRES, AND THE LIES YOU'RE BELIEVING (105060) Author: Wilson, Pete. In this six-session DVD study, Pete Wilson explores the empty promises of the "good life" and how we can relinquish these idols and turn our focus and worship toward God. Session titles: 1) The waiting rooms of life; 2) The good life; 3) Religion lies; 4) Money; 5) Death of a dream; 6) Soul satisfaction. DVD segments are 8 minutes each. Includes leader's guide and sample participant's guide. Up to five copies of the participant guide are also available to borrow (#915025). Age: YAS. 48 Minutes.

4 END OF ME -- SMALL GROUP STUDY (105079) Author: Idleman, Kyle. This four-session DVD study, Kyle Idleman explores the upside down paths that lead us to Jesus. Sessions: 1) You must be broken to be whole, featuring the founder and director of Scarlet Hope, Rachelle Star (22 min.); 2) You must mourn to be happy, featuring NBA star, Landry Fields (22 min.); 3) You must be authentic to be accepted, featuring the former US manager of Apple Records, Ken Mansfield (23 min.); 4) You must be empty to be filled, featuring the author and spoken word artist, Jefferson Bethke (22 min.). Includes leader's guide and sample study journal. Age: YAS. 89 Minutes. EPIC OF EDEN: ISAIAH (105083) Author: Richter, Sandra. In this eight-session DVD study, Sandra Richter takes us on a journey into a deeper understanding of Isaiah. Sessions: Introduction (8 min.); 1) First things; 2) The office of the prophet; 3) The life and times of Isaiah the prophet, part 1 -- the divided monarchy; 4) The life and times of Isaiah the prophet, part 2 -- the Assyrian Empire; 5) Hezekiah and the 'poster child' of biblical archaeology; 6) The message of the latter things; 7) The Book of Isaiah and the Servant; 8) The Book of Isaiah and the idol. The study consists of daily assignments (found in the study book) and weekly group discussions during which you will view the week's DVD segment (23-34 min. each). A study book for each participant will need to be purchased. Kit includes 2 DVDs and sample study book. Part of the 'OneBook' series. Age: YAS. 235 Minutes. EPIC OF EDEN: UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENT (105082) Author: Richter, Sandra. In this 12-session DVD study, Sandra Richter takes us on a journey into a deeper understanding of the Old Testament. Sessions: 1) The great cultural barrier; 2) Redemption; 3) Real time and space; 4) Covenant; 5) Treaty; 6) God's original intent; 7) God's final intent; 8) Noah; 9) Abraham; 10) Moses; 11) David; 12) The new covenant. The study consists of daily assignments (found in the study book) and weekly group discussions during which you will view the week's DVD segment (24-36 min. each). A study book for each participant will need to be purchased. Kit includes 3 DVDs, sample study book, and paperback book. Part of the 'OneBook' series. Age: YAS. 384 Minutes. EXPERIENCE LIFE: LEARNING HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS IN A ME-CENTERED WORLD (105080) Author: Briscoe, Pete. In this four-session DVD study, Pete Briscoe explores what it means to surrender to Jesus and the dynamic impact following Christ will have on our personal lives, our relationships, and our service to others. Includes segments from 'I Am Second'. Sessions: 1) Experience life (21 min.); 2) Life in Christ (23 min.); 3) Life with others (21 min.); 4) Life expressed (19 min.). Kit includes two study session DVDs, one church-wide resources DVD, one leader's guide, and six workbooks. Age: YAS. 84 Minutes. FAITH OF A MOCKINGBIRD (106067) Author: Rawle, Matt. A Small Group Study Connecting Christ and Culture. In this four-session DVD study, Matt Rawle uses Harper Lee's beloved characters to explore our place in the world and God's story as well as what it means to live out a hopeful faith in a broken world. Sessions: 1) Scout Finch -- telling your story (7 min.); 2) Atticus Finch -- when your story is challenged (6 min.); 3) Tom Robinson -- when challenge is defining (6 min.); 4) Boo Radley -- defining a mystery (5 min.). Includes a leader's guide and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: HYAS. 24 Minutes. FIVE MARKS OF A METHODIST: THE FRUIT OF A LIVING FAITH (106069) Author: Harper, Steve and devega, Magrey. In this six-session DVD study, Steve Harper and Magrey devega discuss the five distinctive marks that John Wesley set forth in 'The Character of a Methodist.' Sessions: 1) Character -- the marks of a Methodist (13 min.); 2) A Methodist loves God (9 min.); 3) A Methodist rejoices in God (12 min.); 4) A Methodist gives thanks (12 min.); 5) A Methodist prays constantly (14 min.); 6) A Methodist loves others (15 min.). Includes leader's guide, sample participant guide, and small hardback book. Age: HYAS. 75 Minutes. FORWARD: A SMALL GROUP JOURNEY TOWARD A FULL LIFE IN CHRIST (106079) Author: Cunningham, Nick. In this DVD study, Nick Cunningham leads Christ-centered small groups to take the next step in faith, growing together in virtue, knowledge, and love. This is a seven-session group study based on the virtues named in 2 Peter 1:3-11: goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. You will discover the importance of actively pursuing a godly life, not just resisting sin but fully embracing the goodness and love Christ offers us. Join your fellow disciples of Christ and learn how to push one another forward. This study is designed as a follow-up to the study "One: A Small Group Journey Toward Life-Changing Community" (#115022) but can also be used independently. DVD segments: Introduction (8 min.); 1) Goodness (12

5 min.); 2) Knowledge (10 min.); 3) Self-control (9 min.); 4) Perseverance (11 min.); 5) Godliness (10 min.); 6) Mutual affection (9 min.); 7) Love (11 min.). Includes leader's guide and sample participant book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 80 Minutes. GLORY DAYS: LIVING YOUR PROMISED LAND LIFE NOW (107087) Author: Lucado, Max. In this sixsession DVD study Max Lucado helps us claim our inheritance. In God's plan you win more than you lose, forgive as quickly as you are offended, and give as abundantly as you receive. You may stumble, but you won't collapse. You may struggle but you'll defy despair. With God's help you can close the gap between the person you are and the person you want to be. Sessions: 1) These days are glory days (26 min.); 2) Inherit your inheritance (30 min.); 3) Walk circles around Jericho (24 min.); 4) Pray audacious prayers (22 min.); 5) No falling words (23 min.); 6) God fights for you (22 min.). Includes study guide. Age: AS. 147 Minutes. GOD-FIRST LIFE: UNCOMPLICATE YOUR LIFE, GOD'S WAY (107085) Author: Weems, Stovall. In this six-session DVD study, Stovall Weems teaches how to let go of the things you don't have the answers for and trust God enough to simply follow. Sessions: 1) Your life, God's way (13 min.); 2) Adopted into God's family (12 min.); 3) Space for the soul to breathe (14 min.); 4) Doing life together (14 min.); 5) Are you ready for greatness? (16 min.); 6) Free life (15 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 84 Minutes. GOSPEL OF JOHN (107094) Author: Witherington, Ben. A 12-session DVD study led by Ben Witherington. The study consists of daily assignments (found in the study book) and weekly group discussions during which you will view the week's DVD segment (7-11 min. each). Sessions: 1) Jesus changes water into wine and clears the temple courts; 2) Jesus teaches Nicodemus; 3) Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman; 4) Jesus heals a man born blind; 5) The Good Shepherd and his sheep; 6) Lazarus raised from the dead; 7) Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem; 8) The Last Supper; 9) Farewell discourse; 10) The death of Jesus; 11) Jesus' resurrection and appearances; 12) Jesus' appearance by the Sea of Galilee. A study book for each participant will need to be purchased. Kit includes DVD and sample study book. Part of the 'OneBook Daily-Weekly' series. Age: YAS. 99 Minutes. GRACE-FULL LIFE: GOD'S ALL-REACHING, SOUL-SAVING, CHARACTER-SHAPING, NEVER- ENDING LOVE (107098) Author: Acevedo, Jorge and Olds, Wes. God's grace is like a big umbrella that covers us from the cradle to the grave. We all live under this grace. The question is: how do we experience it? In this foursession DVD study, Jorge Acevedo and Wes Olds examine God's Word and explore four distinct seasons in which we experience God's grace along life's journey, leading us to a better understanding and experience of the amazing grace of God that transforms us, those around us, and our world. Sessions: 1) Even there -- God's all-reaching love (11 min.); 2) Even now -- God's soul-saving love (14 min.); 3) Even more -- God's character-shaping love (14 min.); 4) Even when -- God's never-ending love (12 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. Age: YAS. 51 Minutes. GREATER: DREAM BIGGER. START SMALLER. IGNITE GOD'S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE (107068) Author: Furtick, Steven. In this four-session DVD study, Steven Furtick challenges you to reach for the life Jesus promised when He said His followers would do even greater things than He did. Sessions: 1) Burn the plows -- make a decisive break with your old life; 2) Digging ditches -- start small and make practical preparations; 3) Upon further review -- life in the knowledge that faith is never wasted; 4) Strike the water -- step out to live the greater life God promises. DVD segments are approx. 15 minutes long. Age: YAS. 60 Minutes. GROW AT HOME: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP (107096) Author: Bevins, Winfield. Family discipleship is when parents help their children become disciples of Jesus Christ in the home through reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, and doing missions together. This DVD has short (4-6 min.) sessions that are to be used with the accompanying paperback book. Sessions: 1) A parent's responsibility; 2) Rediscovering family worship; 3) Reading the Bible as a family; 4) Teaching children truths through catechism; 5) Cultivating character through the fruits of the Spirit; 6) Learning to pray the Lord's Prayer; 7) Becoming a missional family; 8) Following Jesus through the Church Year; 9) Introducing your children to Jesus. Also appropriate for grandparents, caregivers, and teachers. Age: YAS. 46 Minutes.

6 HAPPY? WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO FIND IT (108064) Author: Miofsky, Matt. In this four-session DVD study, Matt Miofsky explores the true meaning of happiness. Sessions: 1) Nothing will make you happy (12 min.); 2) The art of forgiveness (14 min.); 3) Beyond circumstances (13 min.); 4) A way of being (11 min.). Includes leader's guide and sample participant book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 50 Minutes. HAZARDOUS SAINTS: CHRISTIANS RISKING ALL, CHANGING EVERYTHING (108052) Author: Robertson, C. K.. Join the Rev. Dr. C. K. Robertson on a journey through Christian history, following in the footsteps of six remarkable Christian 'saints' who risked all for the sake of the Gospel. Each DVD segment concludes with your choice of three endings, one for individuals, one for small groups, and one for leadership teams. Each ending offers suggestions and challenges relevant to each group. Sessions: 1) Barnabas -- the subversive bridgebuilder (17 min.); 2) Francis of Assisi -- the lovable rebel (21 min.); 3) Thomas Cranmer -- the tightrope walker (18 min.); 4) Sojourner Truth -- the persevering prophet (14 min.); 5) Dorothy Day -- the idealistic realist (16 min.); 6) Oscar Romero -- the people's voice (23 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 109 Minutes. HOLLYWOOD JESUS (108055) Author: Rawle, Matt. A Small Group Study Connecting Christ and Culture. In this four-session DVD study, Matt Rawle discusses some of cinema's most famous Jesus movies, as well as movies that have nothing to do with Jesus but teach important truths about our faith. The DVD does not include film clips. Topics include: the role story plays in the church; how we fill in the spaces in Jesus' story, the role of time and place in a story, finding Jesus in unexpected places, our call and story, and more. Sessions: 1) From Scripture to script (8 min.); 2) The Jesus of now, whenever 'now' is (7 min.); 3) The Gospel according to... (8 min.); 4) Everyone's story (6 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: HYAS. 29 Minutes. HOW'S YOUR SOUL?: WHY EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS STARTS WITH THE INSIDE YOU (108063) Author: Smith, Judah. In this six-session DVD study, Judah Smith helps us find our way through the emotional roller coasters of life and discover the soul-healing essentials of rest, responsibility, restraint, and relationships. Sessions: 1) When is my soul home? (19 min.); 2) What makes my soul healthy? (21 min.); 3) Why does my soul have hope? (11 min.); 4) Who does my soul hold on to? (15 min.); 5) How is my soul helped? (12 min.); 6) Where is my soul headed? (21 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 99 Minutes. I KNOW HIS NAME: DISCOVERING POWER IN THE NAMES OF GOD (109053) Author: Blight, Wendy. In this five-session DVD study, Wendy Blight explores some of the names of God and how they reveal His character and heart. Sessions: 1) Elohim -- the One Who created you (16 min.); 2) El Roi - the One Who sees you (16 min.); 3) Jehovah Nissi - the One Who stands guard over you (17 min.); 4) Jehovah Rapha - the One Who heals you (17 min.); 5) More magnificent names - God our Rock (15 min.). Includes paperback book. Age: YAS. 81 Minutes. IF: TRADING YOUR IF ONLY REGRETS FOR GOD'S WHAT IF POSSIBILITIES (109047) Author: Batterson, Mark. In this four-session DVD study, Mark Batterson unpacks Romans 8, helping us overcome feelings of guilt, fear, and doubt so that we can transform our 'if only' regrets into 'what if' possibilities. Sessions: 1) If only (26 min.); 2) As if (16 min.); 3) What if (19 min.); 4) No ifs, ands, or buts about it (14 min.). Includes guide and hardback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 75 Minutes. INVITATION (109052) Author: Russell, Brian. In this ten-session DVD study, Brian Russell explores the overarching story of the Bible. The study consists of daily assignments (found in the study book) and weekly group discussions during which you will view the week's DVD segment (23-31 min. each). A study book for each participant will need to be purchased. Kit includes 3 DVDs and sample study book. Part of the 'OneBook' series. Age: YAS. 285 Minutes. ISRAEL'S MISSION: BECOMING A KINGDOM OF PRIESTS IN A PRODIGAL WORLD (109043) Author: Vander Laan, Ray. FAITH LESSONS Volume 13. God gave an assignment to His people thousands of years ago: Bring 'lost sheep' back into the love and safety of His kingdom. It's still our task today. Filmed in Israel and Jordan, Ray Vander Laan helps you discover the mission that can give your live, and the lives of those around you, greater meaning than you ever imagined. Five lessons: 1) Abraham and Sarah and three strangers - Negev, Israel (33 min); 2) Israel at Sinai: The first great commission - Timnah, Israel (33 min.); 3) Jesus

7 renews his mission: Seeking the lost - Qatzrin, Israel (31 min.); 4) The lost son: In a far country - Jerash, Jordan (31 min.); 5) The seeking father: The lost son returns - Qatzrin, Israel (32 min.). Part of the 'That the World May Know' series. Includes leader's guide and sample participant book ('Discovery Guide'). CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: HYAS. 160 Minutes. JESUS APPRENTICE: DOING WHAT JESUS DID (110046) Author: Kirby, Jeff. In this four-session DVD study, Jeff Kirby asks 'What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?' Sessions: 1) The message and methods of Jesus (11 min.); 2) Share the Good News of God's Kingdom (11 min.); 3) Heal the sick and suffering (10 min.); 4) Push back the darkness (12 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 44 Minutes. JESUS PROM: LIFE GETS FUN WHEN YOU LOVE PEOPLE LIKE GOD DOES (110047) Author: Weece, Jon. In this six-session DVD study, Jon Weece explores verbs that define what the people of God are invited to be doing in the world. Sessions: 1) Love (26 min.); 2) Be (19 min.); 3) See (19 min.); 4) Dance (17 min.); 5) Give (16 min.); 6) Remember (16 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 113 Minutes. JOHN: THE GOSPEL OF LIGHT AND LIFE (110049) Author: Hamilton, Adam. In this six-session DVD study, Adam Hamilton explores the major themes of the Gospel of John. Sessions: 1) The Word made flesh (13 min.); 2) The miraculous signs of Jesus (15 min.); 3) The 'I AM' sayings of Jesus (17 min.); 4) The farewell discourse (12 min.); 5) The arrest, trial, and crucifixion of the King (14 min.); 6) Eternal life (16 min.). Includes leader's guide and hardback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: HYAS. 87 Minutes. JOSEPH: THE JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS (110048) Author: Spoelstra, Melissa. In this six-session DVD study, Melissa Spoelstra explores what God has to say to us about grace and forgiveness through Joseph's story of trial and triumph found in Genesis Sessions: 1) Acknowledging the pain (29 min.); 2) Waiting to be remembered (29 min.); 3) Dreams coming true (28 min.); 4) The roller coaster ride (27 min.); 5) Grace and boundaries (22 min.); 6) Moving forward (18 min.). Includes leader's guide and sample participant's guide. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 153 Minutes. LETTER TO THE ROMANS (112110) Author: Witherington, Ben. A 12-session DVD study led by Ben Witherington. The study consists of daily assignments (found in the study book) and weekly group discussions during which you will view the week's DVD segment (6-12 min. each). A study book for each participant will need to be purchased. Kit includes DVD and sample study book. Part of the 'OneBook Daily-Weekly' series. Age: YAS. 105 Minutes. LIFE IS: GOD'S ILLOGICAL LOVE WILL CHANGE YOUR EXISTENCE (112113) Author: Smith, Judah. In this six-session DVD study, Judah Smith speaks as a friend, welcoming new believers, lifelong followers of Jesus, and even the merely curious, and looking at stories in the Bible, shows how life is all about loving God and loving others. Sessions: 1) Life is to be loved by God (20 min.); 2) Life is to love others (20 min.); 3) Life is to trust God (16 min.); 4) Life is to be at peace with God (18 min.); 5) Life is to be at peace with yourself (19 min.); 6) Life is to enjoy God (23 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 116 Minutes. LIFE RULES: INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE (112108) Author: Stanley, Andy. Winners play by the rules. In this six-session DVD study, Andy Stanley explains God's basic set of life rules, which, when lived, hold the power to improve your current relationships and mend hurting ones. The DVD sessions are provided in two formats: fulllength messages and edited small-group session versions. Sessions: 1) Rules of engagement (40 min. or 10 min.); 2) Free to forgive (46 min. or 19 min.); 3) The act of acceptance (40 min. or 14 min.); 4) It's your serve (39 min. or 15 min.); 5) The courage to encourage (36 min. or 15 min.); 6) I submit (42 min. or 16 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. LISTEN, LOVE, REPEAT: OTHER-CENTERED LIVING IN A SELF-CENTERED WORLD (112111) Author: Ehman, Karen. In this six-session DVD study, Karen Ehman gives you both the encouragement and practical ways you can reach out to others with planned and random acts of kindness. Topics include loving your family and friends, encouraging coworkers, reaching out to the lonely, blessing the 'necessary people' who help

8 you get life done every day but often go unnoticed, and many others who could use an act of thoughtfulness. An additional focus on modeling for your children a lifestyle that listens and loves is accompanied by doable ideas for you and your family. Sessions: 1) Finding your big 'Why' (22 min.); 2) Let love complete the circle (23 min.); 3) When you live a life of welcome (22 min.); 4) How to hug a porcupine and squeeze a skunk (26 min.); 5) Family matters (23 min.); 6) The boomerang of blessing (28 min.). Includes sample participant's guide. Age: YAS. 144 Minutes. LIVE FULL, WALK FREE: A JOURNEY THROUGH 1 CORINTHIANS (112112) Author: Bultema, Cindy. In this six-session DVD study, Cindy Bultema, whose life has been touched by drug addiction, pulls back the curtain of time to unearth the riches of 1 Corinthians for women today who live in a shockingly similar culture of immorality, idolatry, and indulgence. With warmth, vibrancy, and insights into the ancient world, she walks us through Scripture as we gain clarity, purpose, and deep freedom. Sessions: 1) Welcome to sin city (26 min.); 2) Cliques, fools and secrets (27 min.); 3) New hearts, old habits (25 min.); 4) Sex in the sinful city (32 min.); 5) To eat or not to eat (27 min.); 6) Our final victory (27 min.). DVD bonus segment: Cindy's story (15 min.). Includes study guide. Age: YAS. 152 Minutes. LIVING WELL, SPENDING LESS: 12 SECRETS OF THE GOOD LIFE (112114) Author: Soukup, Ruth. In this four-session DVD study, Ruth Soukup will inspire you to make real and lasting changes to your personal goals, home, and finances. Sessions: 1) What is the good life? (15 min.); 2) Finding the sweet spot (17 min.); 3) Develop good habits (13 min.); 4) Less stuff equals more joy (17 min.). Includes paperback book. Age: YA. 62 Minutes. MEANS OF GRACE: TRADITIONED PRACTICE IN TODAY'S WORLD (113077) Author: Thompson, Andrew. In this ten-session DVD study, Andrew Thompson presents a clear and accessible explanation of the core tenets John Wesley instilled in the early Methodist movement. Each means of grace is drawn from biblical examples and paired with a framework to offer a practical model for a life marked by holy love and holy transformation. Sessions: 1) What does grace have to do with me? (11 min.); 2) Baptism (8 min.); 3) Searching the Scriptures (8 min.); 4) Prayer (11 min.); 5) The Lord's Supper (10 min.); 6) Fasting (8 min.); 7) Fellowship (6 min.); 8) Classes, bands, and arts of holy living (11 min.); 9) Works of mercy (7 min.); 10) Exercising the presence of God (9 min.). Includes book with discussion questions. Age: YAS. 89 Minutes. MISSION OF JESUS: TRIUMPH OF GOD'S KINGDOM IN A WORLD OF CHAOS (113076) Author: Vander Laan, Ray. FAITH LESSONS Volume 14. In this five-session DVD study, Ray Vander Laan helps you discover how Jesus triumphantly made God's presence known on Earth, and how he asks you to do the same -- bringing God's shalom to the chaos of others. Five lessons: 1) Capernaum: Jesus binds the evil one - Benjamin/Capernaum, Israel (32 min); 2) Decapolis: the other side, Jesus and the man from the tombs - Susita, Israel (29 min.); 3) Crucifixion: the coronation of a King - Rome, Italy (27 min.); 4) Ascension: The King takes His throne - Khirbet Midras/Mount of Olives, Israel (30 min.); 5) Pentecost: God changed His address - Jerusalem, Israel (32 min.). Part of the 'That the World May Know' series. Includes leader's guide and sample participant book ('Discovery Guide'). CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 150 Minutes. MORE TO YOUR STORY: DISCOVER YOUR PLACE IN GOD'S PLAN (113075) Author: Lucado, Max. In this six-session DVD study, previously released as "God's Story, Your Story," Max Lucado guides you through the events of the New Testament to show you that there's more to your story than you ever imagined. Sessions: 1) When you discover your place in God's plan/introduction (11 min.); 2) Ordinary matters/the nativity story (12 min.); 3) You hear a voice you can trust/who do you say that I am? (11 min.); 4) You won't be forsaken/jesus took our sin and sets us free from shame (13 min.); 5) Your final chapter becomes a preface/resurrection (12 min.); 6) You will finally graduate/promise of new life (12 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 71 Minutes. MOSES: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE RELUCTANT PROPHET (113082) Author: Hamilton, Adam. In this six-session DVD study, Adam Hamilton uses historical information, archaeological data, and biblical text to guide us in the footsteps of Moses, a reluctant prophet who blazed a trail of faith. Sessions: 1) The birth of Moses (10 min.); 2) The moments that defined the man (10 min.); 3) The exodus (12 min.); 4) The Ten commandments (10

9 min.); 5) Lessons from the wilderness (10 min.); 6) Don't forget, pass it on (9 min.). Includes leader's guide and hardback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 61 Minutes. MOVING MOUNTAINS: PRAYING WITH PASSION, CONFIDENCE, AND AUTHORITY (113079) Author: Eldredge, John. In this eight-session DVD study, John Eldredge teaches the ways of powerful prayer -- where we don't just ask God to do something but partner with Him as His sons and daughters. Sessions: 1) There is a way things work (10 min.); 2) The cry of the heart (11 min.); 3) The prayer of intervention (12 min.); 4) The prayer of consecration (14 min.); 5) Listening prayer (12 min.); 6) Warfare prayer (12 min.); 7) Healing prayer (12 min.); 8) Holding the heart in unanswered prayer (13 min.). Includes guide. Age: YAS. 96 Minutes. ONE FAITHFUL PROMISE: THE WESLEYAN COVENANT FOR RENEWAL (115026) Author: devega, Magrey. In this six-session DVD study, Magrey devega will guide participants in strengthening their commitment to Jesus Christ, following the instructions for covenant renewal advocated by John Wesley. Sessions: 1) A case for covenant renewal (12 min.); 2) Confide in God (10 min.); 3) Compose your spirit (12 min.); 4) Claim the covenant (11 min.); 5) Choose faithfulness (14 min.); 6) Connect to God in prayer (13 min.). Kit includes DVD, leader guide, participant guide, and small hardback book. Age: YAS. 72 Minutes. ONE: A SMALL GROUP JOURNEY TOWARD LIFE-CHANGING COMMUNITY (115022) Author: Cunningham, Nick with Miller, Trevor. This DVD study helps participants begin and grow in meaningful relationships with fellow Christ followers. During the first four sessions, you will use DVD segments and content in the journal to explore the scriptural foundations of Christ-centered community, as well as the Core Practices and Core Postures that will help share your group into such a community. During the second four weeks, you will put into practice what you have learned. Session titles: 1) One life; 2) One mind; 3) One heart; 4) One way; 5) Pushing one another forward; 6) Lifting one another up; 7) Sending one another out; 8) Ground rules and life stories. Kit includes DVD, leader's guide, and sample participant guide/journal. The study "Forward: A Small Group Journey toward a Full Life in Christ" (#106079) may be used as a follow-up to this study. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 32 Minutes. ORGANIC WESLEY: A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON FOOD, FARMING, AND FAITH (115027) Author: Guerrant, Wiilliam. In this ten-session DVD study, William Guerrant examines the intersection of the teachings of John Wesley with the ethics of the contemporary food movement. Wesley's teachings can provide us with guidance as we seek to make food choices that are consistent with our Christian values -- the choices that are best for our bodies, our fellow creatures, our communities, and the environment. Sessions: 1) The rise of industrial agriculture and the emergence of the food movement (12 min.); 2) John Wesley (7 min.); 3) Nutritious food (11 min.); 4) Eating in moderation (16 min.); 5) Farm animals (18 min.); 6) Organics, processed food, and chemical-based farming (20 min.); 7) Globalization and local economies (13 min.); 8) Wesley in conflict with the food movement (13 min.); 9) Recovering a Wesleyan food ethic (11 min.); 10) Living the ethic (20 min.). Includes book with discussion questions. Age: HYAS. 141 Minutes. POWER OF GOD'S NAMES (116082) Author: Evans, Tony. In this six-session DVD study, Tony Evans explores the names of God: 1) The majesty of God's names (28 min.); 2) Jehovah and Adonai (27 min.); 3) Jehovah Nissi and Jehovah Tsaba (26 min.); 4) Jehovah Rohi and Jehovah Jireh (31 min.); 5) El Elyon and El Shaddai (26 min.); 6) Immanuel (25 min.). Includes paperback book and sample member book. Age: A. 161 Minutes. PRESENT OVER PERFECT (116100) Author: Niequist, Shauna. Leaving Behind the Frantic For a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living. In this five-session DVD study, Shauna Niequist encourages us to leave behind perfection-seeking and embrace presence as a way of life. Sessions: 1) Pain points (23 min.); 2) The roles we play (20 min.); 3) Yes, and no (21 min.); 4) Unflashy, unspectacular, good (22 min.); 5) Living the love (21 min.). Includes sample guide. Age: YAS. 107 Minutes. RE-FINANCE: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN MONEY MANAGEMENT (118068) Author: Catt, Michael. In this six-session DVD study, Michael Catt shares principles from the ancient wisdom literature of the Old Testament to provide clear direction for money management. Sessions: 1) View money properly (6 min.); 2) Make agreements cautiously (6 min.); 3) Earn money productively (6 min.); 4) Manage money diligently (7 min.);

10 5) Invest money wisely (9 min.); 6) Give money generously (7 min.). Includes sample member book which contains a leader's guide. Age: YAS. 41 Minutes. RESTORED: FINDING REDEMPTION IN OUR MESS (118070) Author: Berlin, Tom. Using Scripture, stories, and personal affirmation, pastor and author Tom Berlin takes us on a journey from our own brokenness to redemption and restoration through Jesus. Sessions: 1) This is a real mess (5 min.); 2) Who left this mess? (10 min.); 3) Bless this mess (7 min.); 4) No messing around (10 min.); 5) Address this mess (7 min.); 6) The message in the mess (7 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 46 Minutes. REWRITTEN LIFE: WHEN GOD CHANGES YOUR STORY (118072) Author: LaGrone, Jessica. Your story can change. Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, Naomi, Daniel, Peter, and even an unnamed woman in the Bible are all testaments to the transformational power of God. Their stories were rewritten giving them new names and identities that were in line with God s call for their lives. And the same can happen to you. God wants you to rewrite your story so that you may become and do all that is planned for you all for God s glory. The Rewritten Life is a sixsession DVD study perfect for any small group looking for a powerful and practical biblical study that leads to transformation. Sessions: 1) Abraham and Sarah (7 min.); 2) Jacob and Esau (6 min.); 3) Naomi (6 min.); 4) Daniel (6 min.); 5) Peter (7 min.); 6) An unnamed woman (7 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 39 Minutes. SALVATION OF DOCTOR WHO (119136) Author: Rawle, Matt. A Small Group Study Connecting Christ and Culture. In this four-session DVD study, Matt Rawle draws on the long-running TV show to discuss issues of faith. Topics include: identity, God's kingdom, sin, forgiveness, God as the Trinity, evangelism, and more. Sessions: 1) The oldest question in the universe (8 min.); 2) God and time and God's time (9 min.); 3) The sonic screwdriver is mightier than the sword (10 min.); 4) Bigger on the inside (9 min.). Includes leader's guide and paperback book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: HYAS. 36 Minutes. SATISFIED: DISCOVERING CONTENTMENT IN A WORLD OF CONSUMPTION (119112) Author: Manion, Jeff. In this six-session DVD study Jeff Manion will help you deal with issues like contentment, generosity, and how to overcome the devastating effects of living by comparison. You'll explore places like Ephesus, Laodicea, and Corinth and discover that the Christ-followers in these cities faced challenges to living satisfied lives just like we do today. Sessions: 1) The school of contentment (15 min.); 2) Comparison (20 min.); 3) Identity shift (15 min.); 4) The challenge of affluence (16 min.); 5) The generous heart (20 min.); 6) The invitation (21 min.). Includes guide. Age: YA. 107 Minutes. SET APART: HOLY HABITS OF PROPHETS AND KINGS -- A BIBLE STUDY ON 1 AND 2 KINGS (119128) Author: LaGrone, Jessica. In this six-week DVD study, Jessica LaGrone leads us in examining six holy habits of Old testament prophets and kings who were set apart by their close walk with God. Sessions: 1) Solomon -- set apart by being consecrated (28 min.); 2) Elijah -- set apart by listening to God (26 min.); 3) Elijah and Elisha -- set apart by mentoring (24 min.); 4) Elisha and Naaman -- set apart by practicing humility (27 min.); 5) Hezekiah -- set apart by worshiping God (24 min.); 6) Josiah -- set apart by discovering God's Word. Includes leader's guide and sample participant book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YAS. 155 Minutes. SHOUT: FINDING THE PROPHETIC VOICE IN UNEXPECTED PLACES (119148) Author: Bonner, Hannah Adair. Using art, poetry, and video performances, this six-session DVD study prommpts discussion on social justice and prophetic voices. Sessions: 1) Where is justice? (6 min.); 2) Who is your family? (6 min.); 3) What is freedom? (11 min.); 4) Who deserves our respect? (9 min.); 5) How much is enough? (6 min.); 6) How can we be whole? (8 min.). Includes leader's guide and sample participant's book. CLOSED CAPTIONED. Age: YA. 46 Minutes. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR: THE BUSINESS OF CHANGING THE WORLD (119155) This DVD discusses social entrepreneurship, an organization with the resolve of achieving positive social change. Sessions: 1) What is social entrepreneurship? (6 min.); 2) The theological impetus for social entrepreneurship (4 min.); 3) What Wesleyan social entrepreneurship looks like (5 min.); 4) From a good idea to a good start (6 min.); 5) Getting started with social entrepreneurship -- how to write a business plan (3 min.); 6) Change the world, but not alone (4 min.).

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