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1 WPA District of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Disciplemaking Ministries 341 N Chestnut Street, Punxsutawney, PA Phone: Fax: piszkerr@cmawpa.org Website: 1

2 Title Author Page Title Author Page 1. A Biblical Marriage in a Broken World Danny Akin Having a Mary Heart In a Martha World Joanna Weaver 8 2. A Biblical Portrait of Marriage Dr. Bruce Wilkinson Here and Now...There and Then 8 3. Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed Moore, Arthur, Shirer Honor Begins At Home Catt, S & A Kendrick 8 4. Art of Marriage, The Family Life Hosea; Unfailing Love Changes Everything Jennifer Rothschild 8 5. Behind Closed Doors Johnny Hunt Inheritance, The 8 6. Believing God, Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith Invisible War Chip Ingram 9 7. Beloved Disciple, The James: Mercy Triumphs 9 8. Breaking Free Jesus Among Secular Gods Zacharias & Vitale 9 9. Breath: The Life of God In Us Law of Love, The: Lessons From Deuteronomy C&MA DNA; Adult, Youth, Children John Soper Leader s Edge, The O. S. Hawkins Captured By Grace Dr. David Jeremiah Living Waters In a Dry Land God Cares Ministry Case For Kids, The Tedd & Paul Tripp Loved By God Liz Curtis Higgs Children of the Day Man Code, The; Men Only Dennis Swanberg Christ Centered Parenting R. Moore & Bethancourt Marriage Oneness, Closeness for a Lifetime Tim & Lea Lundy Christ Up Close and Personal; Adult, Youth Josh McDowell Overcoming Depression Neil & Joanne Anderson Church of the Small Things Melanie Shankle Peacemaker Group Study Ken Sande Circle Maker, The; Adult, Youth, Children Mark Batterson Quest Daniel Safe Church: End Child Abuse Samaritan Counseling David: Seeking a Heart Like His Steadfast Love Lauren Chandler Effective Parenting in a Defective World Chip Ingram Stepping Up: Journey Through Psalms of Ascent Entrusted Story of Heaven, The Lucado & Frazee Essentials; Youth Clayton King Teacher I Want to Be Daniel Akin Esther: It s Tough Being a Woman 7 51.The Shelter of God s Promises Sheila Walsh Faithful, Abundant, True; 3 Lives Going Deeper Moore, Arthur, Shirer Unseen But Certain Daniel Akin Five Lies That Ruin Relationships Chip Ingram When God s People Pray Jim Cymbala Forward From Here Allan Taylor Have a New Family By Friday Dr. Kevin Leman 7 Table of Contents 28. Have a New Kid By Friday Dr. Kevin Leman 8 2

3 A Biblical Marriage In A Broken World Danny Akin Building a relationship that will go the distance. Strengthen your marriage. Six lessons include: Our One True Love, When a Man Loves a Woman, Putting Your Husband Where Your Heart Is, Men Are From Earth, Women Are From Earth, Deal With It and Getting Real for a Great Relationship. A Biblical Portrait of Marriage Dr. Bruce Wilkinson 12 Sessions 2004 Partnerships and problems. You can t have one without the other. In marriage, God wants your partnership to be the solution to your problems. Dr. Wilkinson sets forth six partnership principles and six problem-solving strategies; enough to move any marriage from bland to grand! Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David Kay Arthur Priscilla Shirer 2007 This video series contains portions of the 2007 Conference, Deeper Still, featuring Moore, Arthur and Shirer. You ll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them. Each segment focuses on David at a different stage of his life. Art of Marriage, The Family Life FamilyLife.com God can turn any marriage into a masterpiece. Every marriage is unique, expressed by the colorful personalities of each spouse and textured by the circumstances at play in their lives. Blending these to make marriage work is a divinely inspired art form challenging to master but definitely worth the effort. Topics include: Love Happens, Love Fades, Love Dances, Love Interrupted, Love Sizzles and Love Always. Behind Closed Doors Men Only Johnny Hunt 11 micro messages 8-10 minutes long 2011 Build stronger men and stronger families with these eleven personal practical micro messages. Use for accountability groups, men s breakfasts, retreats, or individual study. Timely and on target! Believing God, Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith 10 Sessions 2002 Beloved Disciple, The 11 Sessions 2002 Do you take God at his Word, believing what He told us, or do you just believe in His existence and the salvation He offers? Based on Isaiah 43:10, this series explores what it means to believe in God. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses and others from Hebrews 11 as examples of persons who believed God, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. John the apostle must have thought he had seen everything. Having been with Jesus all the years of his ministry, John witnessed more miracles than he could count, saw more displays of power than he could comprehend, and experienced more love than he could fathom. Beloved Disciple is an in-depth study of the life of John and his relationship with the One who loved him. 3

4 Breaking Free 11 Sessions 2013 Breaking Free is a life message about freedom in Christ. Join Beth on a Bible journey unlike any other. Through scripture you will discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence. Reference Galatians 5:1. Breath: The Life of God In Us 2015 This lecture series reflects on the person, the work and the power of the Holy Spirit. Its title is drawn from the words of John 20:22, which records that Jesus breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit. C&MA DNA Big Ideas Children s Edition John Soper Alliance Core Values for Kidz ACV 8 Sessions 2011 FG 5 Sessions 2010 The C&MA DNA has been created to increase our understanding of what it means to Be Alliance. Alliance Core Values: This study will display, through biblical example, seven core values modeled by Jesus that answer the question, How, then, shall we live? Fourfold Gospel, The: This study will help people fully grasp the deeper life principles of the Fourfold Gospel; Jesus as our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King. Is a curriculum designed to teach children these biblical principles fundamental to our worldwide family s spiritual formation. $10 Captured By Grace Dr. David Jeremiah 7 Sessions 2010 David will reveal in this remarkable Bible study, how grace behaves in day-today life. What grace looks like when it s lived out at home, work, in marriage, with children and friends, during economic crises, and especially in the church. He helps you discover that grace surrounds you on all sides. Grace heals our brokenness and trumps our weaknesses, transforming us from victims to victors in a world that does its best to drag us down. Case For Kids, The Tedd and Paul Tripp 14 Sessions 2006 Children of the Day 9 Sessions 2014 The Tripps uncover the heart issues affecting parents, their children and their teenagers. Together they discuss parenting from before the terrible twos through the often chaotic adolescent years. Walk the shores of Thessalonica with this Bible study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. The series sheds light on the relationships shared by those who comprise the church. Your group will gain assurance their circumstances and conditions are not coincidental. God s timing is impeccable! Whether you are facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, receive encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. 4

5 Christ Centered Parenting Russell Moore and Phillip Bethancourt minutes each 2017 How do we raise Godly kids in a broken world? Parents of children in every age group preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and young adults sense the need and urgency to discuss the complex cultural issues of our day with their kids. Unfortunately, these topics are difficult to navigate and many parents feel ill-equipped to do so. I this six-session resource, Moore and Bethancourt seek to equip not only parents but also churches and ministry leaders to be conversant on topics such as pornography, identity, homosexuality, abortion, technology, and more from a gospel perspective. It is designed to give you an understanding of the current issues, examine them from a biblical framework, and challenge you to lead your family to engage the culture with the gospel of Christ. Christ Up Close and Personal Adult Edition Josh McDowell 8 Sessions 2006 This course is designed to equip adults to lead their families to a startling realization: The Holy Spirit is real and desires to live through their lives and wants them to sacrifice their self-reliant and self-centered ways. Topics include: How to lead our youth to a clear understanding of a spirit-empowered Christ-like life, What selfishness does to our families view of God and much more. Youth Edition This study is designed to bring your students to a startling realization: the Holy Spirit is real and desires to live through their lives. Church of the Small Things Melanie Shankle 2017 Meaningful life is really found in the Small Things! It doesn t matter how old we are or what kind of work we do, we ve all wondered at times, Does my life really matter? Do the everyday events and messy moments make any kind of difference? Is it okay to be fulfilled by the simple acts of raining kids, working in an office, and cooking chicken for dinner? This six session Bible study speaks directly to the heart of women of all ages who are longing to find significance and meaning in the normal, everyday world of attending class on their college campus, driving carpool to soccer practice, cooking a meal for their family, taking care of a sick loved one, or a million other things. Circle Maker, The Adult Edition Student Edition Children s Edition Mark Batterson 4 Sessions 2011 This dynamic four-week church-wide campaign uses the story of Honi the Circle Maker...who prayer-walked his way around a devastating drought in firstcentury BC Israel until the rains came...to engage your entire congregation in a powerful study on prayer. Four video sessions expand on the teaching from Mark Batterson s best selling book of the same name, combining a teaching element with a creative element. Each session wraps up with a practical application called Draw the Circle, giving each participant the opportunity to form a prayer circle around his or her own challenges, opportunities, and dreams. $10 each or for all three 5

6 Daniel 12 Sessions 2006 Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressure to compromise his faith in a hostile culture and was constantly confronted by temptations and threats, today s believers face similar trials. The first portion deals with Daniel s life as he faced the kind of pressures and temptations Christians encounter today. Daniel models how to develop enduring integrity in an enticing world. The second portion explores thrilling prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Christ. David: Seeking a Heart Like His (Replaces: A Heart Like His) 11 Sessions David s life serves both as a good and bad example for modern-day Christians. Beth draws spiritual insight and understanding from a man who slew a giant and saved a kingdom. If you ever experienced doubts, temptations, inconsistencies, losses or anguish over family problems, join Beth on an exciting and intimate journey to know King David, the man after God s own heart. Effective Parenting in a Defective World Chip Ingram 9 Sessions 2009 You can raise successful children even in this fallen world! In this day and age, children face a far more defective world than the children of previous decades. Everyday they are bombarded with the pressures and influences of drugs, sex, and violence. Parents are left helpless, as every godly principle they teach their children is contradicted by the corrupt principles of this defective world. But the truth is, God has a plan for effectively raising your children. Entrusted 2016 We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, something too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves. In this 6-session Bible study, Beth Moore will encourage you to guard what God has entrusted to you, further His Kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live lives of faithfulness. Essentials Youth Clayton King 4 Sessions There s no greater message for this generation than discovering why we are alive, and no better voice to deliver it than Clayton King. ~Mac Powell Digging deeper into the true meaning of life. Nobody in student evangelism brings people to the point of decision like Clayton! Topics included: 1) Purpose: Why Am I Here? 2) Person: Who Am I? 3) Place: Where Do I Belong? and Passion: What is My Driving Desire? 6

7 Esther: It s Tough Being a Woman 10 Sessions 2008 This course explores God s providence and the hope He offers women facing challenges in our society. Beth explains how God placed a young Jewish woman who fulfilled her destiny for such a time as this and saved the Jews living in a pagan culture from certain destruction. Esther s life offers an example for today s woman who finds it difficult to live in someone else s shadow, to see physical beauty take precedence over character, to face life-altering decisions, to move from self-preservation to brave determination, and to see mean-spirited people prevail. Faithful, Abundant, True: Three Lives Going Deeper Still Kay Arthur Priscilla Shirer 2010 Arthur teaches from basically the entire book of Hebrews. Hebrews is both an example of God s faithfulness and a challenge to believers to be faithful in difficult times. Shirer teaches from Ephesians 3:20-21 on God s abundance. A fundamental basis for every believer is the absolute reality that God can do whatever He chooses to do. Moore teaches on the topic of discernment. In these difficult days it is absolutely essential that we learn to trust the Holy Spirit to enable us to determine what is true and what else is false. Five Lies That Ruin Relationships Chip Ingram 10 Sessions 2008 Wrong beliefs produce wrong behavior. Have you ever looked back over a circumstance or relationship in your life and wondered how they became so messy or difficult? In this series centered in the book of James we ll define five of the most common lies that have the potential to ruin relationships with those we love. We ll uncover the source of quarreling, how our words wound, how not to make decisions and why better things don t always make things better. Together we ll ask and answer the question: do wrong beliefs produce wrong behavior. Forward From Here Allan Taylor 10 Sessions 2014 Urgent priorities for today s Sunday school and small groups. Workshops include: The Priority of Urgency-Embracing ministry with purpose and passion; Leadership-Leader s roles and responsibilities defined; Recruitment-Four methods to avoid and four methods to enjoy; Enlistment: Five steps for developing a strong team; Training: Pursue learning, growing and serving with urgency; Teaching: Essentials for getting Bible truths into everyday life; Fellowship: Ten steps to an authentic community of friendship and relationships; Ministry: Staying connected through caring, sharing and prayer; Evangelism: How to keep the main thing the main thing; and Expansion: Why, when and how to start new groups. Have a New Family By Friday Dr. Kevin Leman 7 Sessions 2013 A practical plan for a happier home. You re going to love your new family! Topics include What a Difference A Marriage Makes...A Mom Makes...A Dad Makes...Discipline Makes...Attitude Makes...Birth Order Makes and What a Difference Grandparents Make! 7

8 Have A New Kid By Friday Dr. Kevin Leman 2009 How to change your child s attitude, behavior and character in five days. Dr. Leman combines a healthy dose of common sense psychology and his unique brand of humor to make for a delightful study. Parents don t have to wait weeks or months to see a positive difference in their kids. They will see the results in five days. Topics include: Wake Up To Reality; Caution: Children Growing Up Here; Staying Connected to Be Respected; Check Your Attitude At the Door; The Amazing Race for Self Esteem; and Leman Secrets for Enjoying the Journey. Having A Mary Heart In A Martha World Joanna Weaver 10 Sessions 2013 This Bible study gives women the tools they need to blend intimacy with Jesus and service for Him in the midst of our busy lives. Joanna shares fresh insights concerning lessons learned from the story of Mary and Martha. Packed with helpful tools for building a relationship with God, the companion study guide gives participants a chance to reflect on what they ve read in the book as well as what they ve learned in their study of God s Word. Here and Now...There and Then 11 Sessions 2009 This study is a lecture series on the book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what he does not reveal. Honor Begins At Home Michael Catt, Stephen Kendrick Alex Kendrick 8 Sessions God s Word calls us to be strong and courageous for the sake of our faith and our families. This walk starts first at home. Through inspiring movie clips and insightful activities, Honor Begins At Home provides a challenging small group Bible study experience to help men and women of all ages prepare to leave a strong legacy of faithfulness for their children and generations to come. Hosea Unfailing Love Changes Everything Jennifer Rothschild 7 Sessions Is about an unlikely couple, an unusual courtship, and an illicit affair. But the marriage didn t end; instead, a love story began. It s Hosea and Gomer s love story and it is your love story. Be amazed by the unfailing love of God for His wayward people, and for all people. Hosea showers us with hope hints and portents pointing to the coming of the promised Messiah. Inheritance, The 9 Sessions 2010 The study takes an in-depth look at Inheritance throughout God's Word. Each session is approximately one hour in length and is based on the key verse: Psalm 16:5-6 "The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. 8

9 Invisible War Chip Ingram 8 Sessions 2008 James: Mercy Triumphs 7 Sessions 2007 Beneath our tangible landscape lurks an invisible spiritual realm where unseen battles rage. It s real and it s dangerous. Be prepared to remove the blinders and gaze into this unseen world. It s going to be a journey inside the very folds of our Bibles, a journey that will teach us about our greatest foe, Satan. You ll learn how to clothe yourself with God s spiritual armor so you can be confident of your certain victory over the scheming enemy. James, Jesus own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any other New Testament book. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility and prayer. Jesus Among Secular Gods Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale minutes each As belief in the secular gods of atheism, hedonism, relativism and humanism continues to grow, it s more important than ever for believers to be able to defend and share the claims of Christ. Throughout Paul s writing in the New Testament are references to elemental forces that seek to separate believers from the love and truth of Jesus. This study helps seekers explore the claims of Christ and provides Christians with the knowledge to articulate their faith that Jesus stands tall above all other gods. Law of Love, The: Lessons From the Pages of Deuteronomy Leader s Edge, The O. S. Hawkins 12 Sessions This lecture series is on the teachings from Deuteronomy. Study about blessings and cursings, the law, the fulfillment of the law through Christ, and the importance of fellowship at the table. Listening guide features supplemental articles by Melissa Moore Fitzpatrick. Practical principles for pastors, staff and leadership. Topics include: Back to the Basics, Building A Team That Will Endure, From Vision To Reality, Above All Else, When Conflict Comes, The Be-Attitudes Part One, The Be-Attitudes Part Two, Preparation in 3D, Four Questions Every Leader Must Answer, Mobilizing For Ministry, Marketing Is Not A Dirty Word and Finding The Lost Generation. Living Waters In a Dry Land Nursing Home Ministry God Cares Ministry 8 Sessions This series is a Bible-based training series for outreach in long term care centers and touches on recruiting, training and supporting Christian volunteers. Topics include: Biblical Foundation for Nursing Home Ministry, Preparing and Sharing Life-Giving Messages, Ministering to People Who Have Dementia and much more. 9

10 Loved by God Liz Curtis Higgs Man Code, The Men Only Marriage Oneness, Closeness for a Lifetime Overcoming Depression Dennis Swanberg Tim & Lea Lundy Neil T. Anderson Joanne Anderson Sessions Sessions 2007 Peacemaker Group Study Ken Sande 12 Sessions Quest An Excursion Toward Intimacy With God Year n/a minutes each 2017 Have you ever doubted that God cherishes you? Join Liz Curtis Higgs for a verse-by-verse examination of the story of Jacob, Esau, Leah and Rachel found in Genesis 25 and You will discover that God s plans for you are bigger than you imagine and that His love for you knows no bounds. Unlocking the potential of life s most important relationships. The Man Code is a great tool for men to take inventory of the key relationships in their everyday lives. Topics include: Lighten Up So You Can Man Up, Don t Leave Home Without Him, Four Words Every Man Wants to Hear, Shaped and Sharpened By A Few Good Men, What You Need More Than It Needs You and Man Up for the Multiplied Life. Oneness: it s where you and me become we. The hope of deep, soul-level harmony is why we get married in the first place. It s that good. But oneness doesn t just happen. Couples make it happen and it can deepen over the lifetime of a marriage. In these dynamic, video-based sessions, Marriage Oneness equips you to grow in true intimacy, connection, and purpose and experience closeness for a lifetime. Topics include: Communication, Money, Conflict, Sexual Intimacy, Roles and Responsibilities and Family and Friends. The number of people seeking medical treatment for depression has doubled in the last decade. Millions of adults and thousands of children have been prescribed Prozac. Clearly this is an epidemic that medicine alone will not cure because it affects the body, soul and spirit. If you have ever suffered from depression or know someone who has, you need to know that there is hope and freedom available. Ken and his wife Corlette hopes you will use this group study to build a similar capacity for peacemaking in your church. As you and others learn what the Bible teaches about peacemaking, you can respond confidently to the conflicts you encounter in your family, church and workplace. And as you develop your God-given gifts for peacemaking, he may be pleased to use you to help others experience the joy of true reconciliation. A question is an invitation to vulnerability, to intimacy. The Bible does not shy away from such an invite. Over and over we see the people of God asking questions of their Creator. We also see the God of the universe asking questions of His creation. The Quest is a challenge to accept the invitation. Moore uses questions from Scripture to lead you into intimacy with the One who knows you best. Learn to dig into the Word, to respond to the questions of God, and to being your questions before Him. 10

11 SafeChurch End Child Abuse Samaritan Counseling Center 2015 PA Mandated Reporting Laws. This DVD has multiple uses, including congregational education and awareness raising as well as training staff and volunteers working with children. A compelling 17 minute video featuring adult survivors, allies and parents of sexually abused children. These courageous women and men challenge everyone to learn about sexual abuse and how to prevent it so that others do not suffer what they did. Two 20-minute pastoral conversation videos about responding to disclosure from children to help train staff and volunteers how to ask appropriate questions when a child s behavior, language or silence indicates something may be wrong. Also a PowerPoint is available to use for training those who work with children. Shipping Cost Steadfast Love Lauren Chandler 7 Sessions 6-15 minutes each 2017 A study of Psalm 107:1. There are times when worship overflows effortlessly from a heart full of gratitude and praise. And there are times when God seems far and we feel we have nothing to offer,. Throughout it all, God show us His steadfast love. Psalm 107 is a call to worship. It reminds us that each season of life is an opportunity to reveal the anchor of our souls. Chandler shows us how to face both storms and deserts with courage and trust in Jesus, and to discover how tests in our journeys of faith reveal the true condition of our hearts. Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent 7 sessions 2007 A women s Bible study of Psalm Traveling pilgrims sang these psalms both on the way to the great festivals of the Lord and as key elements of the worship at those festivals. Just as a song or poem can express feelings of fear, doubt, hope and joy, these 15 psalms model how we can voice our own petitions and praises to our God, who is always available and ready to hear us. Explore the major feasts of Israel on your journey with Beth. Story of Heaven, The Max Lucado and Randy Frazee 3 Sessions 2017 Lucado and Frazee will guide you through an exploration into the hope and promise of heaven. This study provides individuals and groups of all sizes the opportunity to learn, discuss, and apply biblical teaching about heaven to their everyday lives. Your eyes will be open to what is beyond the glorious finale of God s masterfully told story of life here on earth. Discover the heart of God s Story and the joy that comes as you align your story with God s. $10 Teacher I Want To Be Daniel Akin 2013 Now you can provide your Bible teachers with the training they need and deserve. This study is for both new and experienced teachers. Part I consists of three sessions on how to study the Bible and Part 2 has three lessons on how to teach the Bible. Those who want to learn how to study the Bible for themselves but are not interested in teaching can benefit from participating in the first three sessions There s also a refresher section with 8 to 10 minute micro-messages called Second Mile Moments for ongoing teacher training. 11

12 The Shelter of God s Promises Sheila Walsh 10 Sessions 2010 Where do you turn for shelter in the worst storms of life? Gifted Bible teacher Sheila Walsh searches Scripture for what God has promised us, what God s promises mean and how encounters with Christ are the eternal fulfillment of His unrelenting commitment to us. Sessions include: The Promise of Jesus, Provision, Peace, Confidence, Love, Grace, Hope, Strength, More and Home. Unseen But Certain Daniel Akin 2014 The spiritual reality of angels, Satan, demons, hell and heaven. What the Bible teaches that we need to know and why it matters today. Topics include: God s Messengers and Powerful Servants; His Roots, His Role His Goal; The Malicious Minions of the Evil One; The Kingdom of Darkness Where Death Never Ends; The Father s Home Where We Long to Live; and Clear Answers to 25 Commonly Asked Questions. When God s People Pray Jim Cymbala Prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital link with God and all his resources? Cymbala shows you truths about prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a tiny, struggling inner-city congregation into vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus and faith. Revised