ST. MICHAEL SMALL GROUP RESOURCE LIBRARY TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 ST. MICHAEL SMALL GROUP RESOURCE LIBRARY TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOKS OF THE BIBLE STUDIES TOPICAL SMALL GROUP BOOK STUDIES 5-11 TOPICAL SMALL GROUP DVD STUDIES WOMEN ONLY BOOK STUDIES WOMEN ONLY DVD STUDIES. 19 WOMEN ONLY BETH MOORE DVD STUDIES 20 MEN ONLY BOOK STUDIES. 21 MEN ONLY DVD STUDIES 21 COUPLES ONLY BOOK STUDIES COUPLES ONLY DVD STUDIES..22 BIBLE STUDIES BY PASTOR LESSING.23 TOP STUDIES LIST (back section)

2 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE STUDIES 1 A TIME TO LAUGH OR CRY: PART 1 by Donald F. Ginkel (2 books) 10 sessions An overview of the Old Testament from Genesis to Israel s time in the desert. A TIME TO LAUGH OR CRY: PART II by Donald F. Ginkel (26 books) 10 sessions An overview of the Old Testament from Israel s conquest of Canaan to Malachi. DUETERONOMY: GOD S WORD FOR A NEW GENERATION - God s Word For Today (1 book) 13 sessions The book of Deuteronomy affirms God s Law and ratifies His gracious covenant with a new generation of Israelites. 1 SAMUEL (Life Change Series) 4 books 1 Things don t look good for Israel. Military attacks threaten from without, and moral corruption destroys from within. Study 3 men Samuel, Saul and David, who God, in His grace will use to guide Israel through these crises into the next stage of His plan. NEHEMIAH OVERCOMING CHALLENGES By Bill Hybels 10 books/leader s guide included The book of Jeremiah is a case study in overcoming life s challenges. Wave after wave pounded the shores of Nehemiah s life, but he kept standing strong. As you study the book of Nehemiah and Nehemian s life, you will discover the hope and victory that comes when we walk in God s wisdom through the challenges of life. 1 AND 2 KINGS (Life Change Series) 1 participant guide 8 sessions This study follows the chronological events of Israel s eventual downfall while teaching valuable lessons about God s will, character, and how He achieves His purposes. AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE:PSALMS (Journey Through God s Word series) 1 participant guide 12 sessions Explore this Old Testament hymnal and marvel with god s people of all time at His goodness to us. PSALMS (Life Change Series) 2 participant guides 10 sessions This study of Psalms will help broaden and deepen your understanding and experience of prayer by looking at the prayers of some of our spiritual ancestors: David, Moses, Asaph, and others. PSALMS: CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD God s Word For Today 12 sessions Discover how to identify the message of the psalms; use them to express your own moods, needs and joys; and see the psalms through the light of the Gospel of Christ. PSALMS: KNOWING GOD S LOVE THROUGH THE PSALMS (A Life Guide Bible Study) 10 sessions This study from the psalms reveals the character of our loving God and helps us find true satisfaction in Him.

3 MATTHEW: HIS KINGDOM FOREVER) God s Word for Today 1 study book\1 leader s guide 10 sessions Matthew writes his gospel to proclaim that the promised Savior has come. Matthew shows Jesus as the King who is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. MARK (Fisherman Bible Study) 1 Mark s account of Jesus in action will help you begin to see how God can be active in you, your church, and your community. JOHN: GOD IN THE FLESH (Serendipity) 2 books 13 sessions Discover what it means that Jesus came into the World as the Word made Flesh. ACTS:THE GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD God s Word for Today 2 books (includes leader s notes) 10 sessions The book of Acts picks up where Luke s gospel ends covering the story of the early Church, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and His empowering believers to reach the world with the good news of Jesus. AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE:ROMANS (Journey Through God s Word series) 1 leader s guide/ participant guide 12 sessions In these words to believers in Rome and to Christians of all time, Paul explains God s love and grace. ROMANS (Life Application Bible) 13 sessions Deepen your understanding of the Christian faith and how we must act out our faith in everyday life. ROMANS: A REASONED FAITH Neighborhood Bible Studies (1 book) 1 Time has proven Paul s letter to the Christians living in Rome to be a basic textbook on doctrines of the Church. This letter, written more than 2,000 years ago, is still applicable today for believers. 1 CORINTHIANS: ONE IN CHRIST God s Word for Today (1 book) 14 sessions 1 Corinthians speaks about the Gospel and the unity of the Church; Christian freedom; the victory of Christ s redemptive death and resurrection; and the power of the Holy Spirit which is ours through that victory. CAPTIVE AND FREE: INSIGHTS FROM GALATIONS (Intersections) Explore how your life is set free by the good news of Jesus. GALATIONS: LIVING BY GRACE (Serendipity) 13 sessions How does a person gain right standing before God? Paul s letter to the Galations clearly states that man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ alone. 2

4 GALATIONS AND EPHESIANS (Life application) 13 sessions Paul s letter to the church in Galatia calls Christians to faith and freedom in Christ. He writes to believers in Ephesus to strengthen their Christian faith by explaining the nature and the purpose of the Church. GALATIANS: EXPERIENCE THE GRACE OF CHRIST 12 sessions John Scott/Inter Varsity Press 1 study guide In Christ we have salvation as a gift of grace. But what is our responsibility? How do we live as followers of Christ? Studying Galatians we help one another understand what living out one s faith is all about. HAGGAI, ZECHARIA, MALACHI: RETURN TO THE LORD 11 sessions God s Word for Today series 1 study guide/1 leader s guide In this study you will learn God s prophetic Word through these 3 prophets and His promise to draw all nations to His glorious presence at His holy temple. HOSEA, JOEL, and AMOS: FAITHFULNESS AMIDST UNFAITHFULNESS God s Word for Today series 1 study guide/1 leader s guide 11 sessions In this study participants will examine the incarnate nature of God s prophetic Word pointing to Christ and the danger of false teachings and false worship. EPHESIANS: REAL POWER FOR DAILY LIFE 8 sessions Walk Thru the Bible series 1 study guide/1 leader s guide In studying Ephesians, participants will revisit dramatic public events and supernatural power struggles endured by Christian ancestors and will emerge with a better grasp of foundational thoughts about spiritual darkness, redemption, right relationships and godly living in today s world. NAHUM, HABAKKUK, ZEPHANIAH: THE LORD DELIVERS HIS FAITHFUL God s Word for Today Series 1 study guide/1 leader s guide 9 sessions In this study participant s will see how these prophets proclaim both Law and Gospel and learn to apply their teachings to one s own life of the Church. PHILIPPIANS (Life Change) 3 books 11 sessions Although in prison for proclaiming Christ, Paul inspires the Christians at Philippi to persevere in the work of Christ and tells them how to find peace and contentment in a perilous world. PHILIPPIANS: RUNNING THE RACE (Serendipity) 5 books 7 sessions A study of endurance. This positive letter of Paul s calls us to rejoice in the midst of hard times. 1 THESSALONIANS (Life Change Series) 11 sessions Paul gives instructions to believers in Thessalonica about the kinds of lives they should lead in anticipation of Christ s return. 3

5 4 1 TIMOTHY (Life Change Series) 10 sessions In his 1 st pastoral epistle, Paul writes to Timothy to encourage him in his faith and to affirm his leadership. He gives Timothy guidelines for choosing leadership within the congregation HEBREWS (Life Guide) 13 sessions The author of Hebrews cheers Christians to stay on track and never quit so they can reach the finish line by the power of Jesus Christ. HEBREWS: THE FULFILLMENT OF FAITH God s Word for Today (1 book) 12 sessions In Hebrews, God gives us hope and courage to not grow weary and lost heart. Hebrews speaks about Jesus, our Savior, who is the author and finisher of our faith and our response to Him who is supreme over all. JAMES (Life Application) James exposes hypocritical practices and teaches right Christian behavior. 13 sessions JAMES: HOW FAITH WORKS God s Word for Today 13 sessions You ll discover the relationship between faith and works, what it means to be free to serve God with fruits of faith, and how to put your faith into action through Christ-like loving and living. 1 PETER: STAND STRONG New community/bill Hybels (2 books) In 1 Peter you will find a rock-solid basis for living in a precarious and uncertain world. In Peter s 1 st letter to Christians, God offers hope, love, purpose, service, submission, and victory. 1 JOHN (Serendipity) 11 sessions/also includes 2 John and 3 John 13 sessions John defines the mark of a true Christian and assures believers that they have eternal life. BOOK OF REVELATION: Life Lessons with Max Lucado 12 sessions 1 study guide with leader s notes included In the book of Revelation God assures victory. As the writer of Revelation, John promises that those who read the words of this book are blessed. And so they will be as they glimpse into the final battlefield where hell breaks loose and heaven comes forth. Satan is defeated and Christ is triumphant. REVELATION:UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY James Knotek 6 books 9 sessions Reverand Jim Knotek writes in laymen s terms this excellent guide to the historical and prophetical parallels in Revelation. REVELATION: LIVE APPLICATION BIBLE STUDIES 5 books 8 sessions Revelation is a book of hope, but also a book of warning. These words given to John nearly 2,000 years ago stand as a comfort and challenge to God s people today. We can take heart as we understand John s vision of hope: Christ will return to rescue His people and settle accounts with all who defy Him.

6 TOPICAL SMALL GROUP BOOK STUDIES 5 GETTING A GRIP: BALANCE YOUR DAILY LIFE (Interactions) This study guides you toward wise choices and disciplined action in 5 vital areas of your life: your time, your health, your finances, your spiritual life and your relationships. END TIMES: PRACTICAL HEAVENLY MINDEDNESS (LifeGuide) 13 sessions This guide gives a solid overview of what the Bible says about end times and it will help you be ready to face the future. THE MANY WONDERS OF HEAVEN by Donald Ginkel 1 session God has given us many glimpses of our eternal home in heaven in His Word. Through this study you have the opportunity to look more closely at those glimpses. CHARACTER (InterActions) This study looks at reclaiming 6 endangered qualities: courage, discipline, confidence, patience, endurance and contentment. LIVING WITH WORKAHOLISM 4 sessions Workaholism is different from just hard work. Study the hidden causes of workaholism, recovery for a workaholic, and glorifying God through your work.. EVE AND RAHAB: LEARNING TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES (Discover Series) 4 sessions Learn how to make better choices as you study the choices Eve and Rahab made. OVERCOMING FAILURE (Discovery Series) 4 sessions Study the lives of David and Manasseh 2 Old Testament men who failed miserably and see how God used their failure to make them strong. STRESS: HANDLING LIFES DAILY PRESSURES (Life Application) Study the lives of Shadrach, Meschach, and Abendego: Joseph, Peter and Paul men who handled their stress-filled lives in God s strength and for His glory. IN PURSUIT OF JESUS by Rick and Bev Lawrence (leader s guide, 4 workbooks) 10 sessions Experience the compelling personality of Our Savior like never before. Participants work together during small group time to dig deeper to know Jesus in a more intimate way. (Leader gathering music and film clips is part of each lesson s preparation)

7 WISDOM: 13 STUDIEIS FROM JESUS PARABLES (Serendipity) Learn spiritual truths and wisdom as you study the parables Jesus taught. THE MIRACLES OF JESUS (Serendipity) Gain a greater understanding of who our Savior is as you study His miracles sessions 13 sessions LESSONS ON LOVE: FOLLOWING CHRIST S EXAMPLE (InterActions) Is it possible to follow Jesus model of giving and receiving love? In lessons on love you ll find out how. FACING YOUR GIANTS by Max Lucadi Study guide 19 chapters When we focus on our giants we stumble. Max Lucado shows how to be like David, a young man who focused on his God and his giant tumbled. NUTURING A PASSION FOR PRAYER (Discipleship Journal) 2 books 8 sessions In this study you ll learn proper focus and attitude of prayer, how to avoid distractions, how to handle the dilemma of unanswered prayer, and the world wide impact of prayer. OUR AWESOME GOD by Donald Ginkel 10 sessions This is a study of God an invitation to nurture and improve the greatest relationship you will ever have. LIFE STYLE PRIORITIES (Fisherman) 8 sessions These 8 sessions will provide a biblical basis for living with Christian priorities. 10 DUMB THINGS SMART CHRISTIANS BELIEVE by Larry Osborne discussion guide 12 chapters Just because everyone believes it doesn t make it true. In this personal and practical book, Larry Osborne confronts 10 widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous. OPEN YOUR HEAR TO GOD: PRAYER (InterActions) Each session in Prayer will give you a new window of insight to having authentic, courageous, direct communication with God. GREAT BEGINNINGS: YOUR FIRST SMALL GROUP STUDY (Serendipity) 2 books Six interactive sessions that are fun, easy and perfect for developing a sense of connection with your group and help you understand life in a Christian community. THE OFFICE OF HOLY MINISTRY AND THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS (Touchpoint) 4 sessions Examines the mission of God s priestly people, public ministry pastoral ministry and other offices of the church.

8 BEGINNINGS: SIX SESSIONS TO BECOME A SUPPORT GROUP Combines Bible Study with personal and spiritual growth exercises for groups on the grow. BECOMING A DISCIPLE: TIME FOR A CHECKUP (Serendipity) 7 sessions Discover wholeness and purpose in every area of your life in order to reach your full potential as God s child. 7 THE STORY OF ANGLES by Donald Ginkel A study of angels that clearly present what God says in Scripture. 10 sessions LUTHERANISM 101 Concordia Publishing House 20 books 34 chapters Lutheranism 101 examines our Lutheran beliefs and heritage in a fresh way. Dig into the history of Lutheranism and discover the connections between what Lutherans believe and what Lutherans do. No study guide. WHY MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH by David Murrow 25 chapters Murrow explains the problem of why men hate going to church and encourages women, pastors, and men how to bring the church back to men. No study guide. OUT LIVE YOUR LIFE by Max Lucado Study Guide 16 chapters You were made to make a difference. God changed the world through 12 men that were willing to take a step when Jesus said Follow me. God can use you to change the world, too, if you re willing to step out and follow Him. WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES JESUS MAKE? (Tough Questions) 1 leader s guide/1 participant s guide Examine who Jesus is, how He is different than other religious leaders and what impact He is still having today. HOW COULD GOD ALLOW SUFFERING AND EVIL? (Tough Questions) 1 leader s guide/1 participant s guide Where did evil come from and why doesn t God do something when innocent people suffer? Explore these challenging questions and other in this study. WHY BECOME A CHRISTIAN? (Tough Questions) 1 leader s guide/ 1 participant s guide Look at questions such as: How does someone actually become a Christian? Why is Jesus important? Why would any think I m not a Christian? And more. HOW DOES ANYONE KNOW GOD EXISTS? (Tough Questions) 1 leader s guide/2 participant s guides How can we know God exists and how can we know Him?

9 DON T ALL RELIGIONS LEAD TO GOD? (Tough Questions) 1 leader s guide/13 participant s guides Find out why all religion s don t lead to God and why Jesus is the only way! 8 HOW RELIABLE IS THE BIBLE? (Tough Questions) 1 leader s guide/12 participant s guides The Bible is the inspired, inerrant word of God. Find out why you can say so. PERSONAL AUDIT (Serendipity) 7 sessions/4 books This study gives you an opportunity to take an audit of your life in 7 areas: priorities, perspective, time, lifestyle, money, career, and future. LIVING BEYOND MYSELF: DISCOVER JOY THROUGH SERVING OTHERS by Bill Hybels 4 sessions/8 books Accepting Christ s challenge to serve others instead of serving yourself is the only real way to experience satisfaction and an abundant life. THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW by Philip Yancey 14 sessions 2 books/3 participant s guides Encounter the Jesus you never knew and discover why no one who meets Him every stays the same. I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU by Donald F. Ginkel 4 books Learn what is yours because you are His. 10 sessions SKEPTICS ANSWERED by D. James Kennedy 12 sessions Includes study/discussion guide Skeptic Answered tackles the most common arguments and questions skeptics pose, and equips you with intelligent answers. SELF-CONTROL: MASTERING OUR PASSIONS Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies In this study you ll explore self-control in 5 crucial areas: controlling your tongue, your body, your desires, your appetites, and your finances. THE MANY WONDERS OF HEAVEN by Donald F. Ginkel 8 sessions 2 books This study concentrates on the questions and answers about heaven, and emphasizes the joy of your future home.

10 COMMITMENT: DEVELOPING A DEEPER DEVOTION TO CHRIST by Bill Hybels 13 books Revisit the Sermon on the Mount to discover practical ways for assessing your present level of commitment and setting goals for its growth. THE MANY WONDERS OF HEAVEN by Donald F. Ginkel 7 sessions 1 leader s guide/1 participant s guide God has given us many glimpses of our eternal home in heaven in the Holy Bible. This Bible study will help you look more closely at those glimpses, ANGELS (A LifeGuide Bible Study) 8 studies Misconceptions about angels abound. This study guide will show you what the bible really says about god s angels and about fallen angels. A FRAGILE STONE: THE EMOTIONAL LIFE OF SIMON PETER By Michael Card 4 participant s guides 9 studies Songwriter and musician Michael Card reveals how the impetuous fisherman of the Gospels was transformed into the pivotal leader of the early church. BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS (Discipleship Journal Bible series) 8 sessions Building Better Relationships brings a wealth of insight to help you grow in loving, encouraging, serving and becoming closer to the people in your life. THE CHRISTIAN CHUIRCH IN A POSTMODERN WORLD (Serendipity) 7 sessions This study explores key postmodern questions in light of historic Christianity and what the bible says. BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN by Bill Hybels 1 book/2 study guides 8 sessions Becoming A Contagious Christian helps participants build spiritually strategic relationships, learn to direct conversations towards matters of faith, and helps the participant share Biblical truths in every day language. This study provides encouragement and direction in effectively communicating our faith in Christ. 10 DUMB THNGS SMART CHRISTIANS BELIEVE by Larry Osborne 10 sessions 2 books/discussion guide included People don t set out to build their faith on myths. But somehow falsehoods keep showing up in the way many Christians think about life and God. In this personal and practical book, Larry Osborne confronts 10 widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous. 9

11 SERMON ON THE MOUNT Connect With Others by Bill Hybel 1 study guide Jesus considered human relationships so vital that He dealt with it extensively in His teaching known as the Sermon on the Mount. Learn how we are to connect ourselves with each other and with a non-christian world. MINEFIELDS IN THE MARKET PLACE by James M. Pearson 1 book/1 study guide 8 sessions The author of this study identifies 6 minefields in which many Christian businessmen and women get caught. Learn how to succeed at business while serving Your Lord and Savior, and get safely through the minefields Christians face in the world of business. IN WALKS JESUS New Life Series 1 study book/1 study guide In Walks Jesus reminds us that, as the Spirit works through the Word, Jesus and His plan of salvation stand behind every conversation and every encounter. Learn how to see the opportunity and see it as a gift. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Interactions/Bill Hybel 1 book/1 study guide Learn about the life-transforming qualities God wants to cultivate inside of you and the Holy Spirit who empowers you to attain them. WHEN GOD WHISPERS YOUR NAME by Max Lucado 28 short chapters 1 study guide Through moving encounters with people of the Bible and people just like you this book affirms that God will keep you headed in the right direction. GOD CAME NEAR by Max Lucado 31 short chapters 1 study guide Travel back in time to relive Christ the Son of God becoming man. Christ entered our world, and as a result, we can enter His Kingdom. NO WONDER THEY CALL HIM THE SAVIOR by Max Lucado 33 short chapters 1 study guide Any serious study of the Christian claim is a study of the cross. Max Lucado takes a good look at the cross in No Wonder They Call Him The Savior. Examine this hour in history. Look at the witnesses. Listen to the voices. Watch the faces. And most of all, observe the One they call the Savior. 10

12 SINGLES: THE SECRET BEHIND THE SMILE Serendipity 7 sessions 8 books A small group study for single adults. Looking at passages from the New Testament epistles, members will study/discuss various topics that affect the single life of an adult such as strengths and stresses, the single advantage, and loneliness verses aloneness. JUST ENOUGH LIGHT FIR THE STEP I M ON: TRUSTING GOD IN THE TOUGH TIMES By Stormie Ormartian 1 study guide 21 chapters Stormie Ormatian helps the reader discover how when you walk in God s light you can overcome fear and doubt, learn to see things from God s perspective, and trust He will give you everything you need the moment you need it. PRAYER by Bill Hybels The key to having a dynamic relationship with the Creator of the universe is prayer. If you long for a spiritual life that is deep, fruitful, and profoundly real, these studies on prayer will help you draw heart to heart with God. FEARLESS: IMAGINE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT FEAR 15 sessions By Max Lucado 4 books with study guide Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? Lucado discerns and identifies the cancer of fear that touches us all, and speaks healing words that cut right to the heart. 11 TWELVE ORDINARY MEN 10 chapters By John MacArther 1 book with 10 chapters/1 study guide This book brings you face to face with the disciples as you ve never seen them before. You ll walk in their shoes. You ll understand their doubts and hopes. And you ll hear the power of Jesus words in a whole new way. HOPE: NEVER BEYOND HOPE Christian Basics Bible Studies 1 study guide The Bible was given to us to offer hope and encouragement through the testimonies of those who have gone before us. Through this study the participant will discover that just as biblical characters failed, they were redeemed. And God wants to do the same for us. SET APART: A 6 WEEK STUDY OF THE BEATITUDES By Jennifer Kennedy Dean 10 study books Each session study is divided into 5 full days of study and questions which could easily extend over many lessons. Jennifer Kennedy Dean helps participants dig deeper into the Beatitudes and what it looks like in a follower of Christ. ANGELS: STANDING GUARD LifeGuide Bible Studies 3 study books/1 leader s guide 8 sessions This study is written so that the participant can discover for oneself what the bible says about angels.

13 TOPICAL SMALL GROUP DVD STUDIES 12 FAITH UNDER FIRE: FAITH AND JESUS DVD/5 participant s guides Lessons focus on Jesus, the resurrection, universalism and the supernatural. FAITH UNDER FIRE: FAITH AND FACTS DVD/5 participant s guides Lessons discuss the Bible, heaven, hell and science. FAITH UNDER FIRE: A NEW KIND OF FAITH DVD/6 participant s guides Discusses the relevance of Christianity. FAITH UNDER FIRE: TOUGH FAITH QUESTIONS DVD/6 participants guides Tough faith questions cover pain and suffering, the Trinity and Islam. 4 sessions 4 sessions 4 sessions 4 sessions WHY ARE YOU AFRAID 2 DVD sets A DVD study based on Max Lucado s Fearless. JOSHUA: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS (Bluefish TV) 4 sessions 2 DVD s with leader s discussion guide This four part series will challenge you to be strong and courageous like Joshua was when he led God s people into the promised land. JOSEPH: THE HARD LIFE (Bluefish TV) 4 sessions DVD with leader s discussion guide Take a look at how the choices Joseph made helped him overcome every overwhelming obstacle life threw at him. NOT A FAN by Kyle Idleman 2 DVD s/1 leader s guide/1 participant guide/2 books Jesus doesn t want fans. He wants completely committed followers. Examine what it means to deny oneself and truly follow Jesus. FREE MARKET JESUS (Bluefish TV) 2 sessions DVD/discussion guide (2 DVD sets) Culture always serves as a lens to our understanding Christianity. Look at how Scripture defines spirituality and why Scripture is still relevant in our modern culture. BASIC: FEAR GOD by Francis Chan DVD/discussion guide (15 minutes) What does it mean to fear God. 1 session

14 INDESCRIBABLE 1 session DVD/discussion guide (43 minutes) Indescribable takes you on an image-rich journey through the cosmos, allowing you to peer into God s universe and discover the amazing magnitude of His greatness and grace. CANVAS: MYSTERY (Serendipity) DVD/participant guide Experience the mystery of forgiveness, freedom, transformation, the Holy Spirit, redemption, and pain. C2: GIVING MOVIES A SECOND LOOK/LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 3 sessions 1 DVD/1 study guide An innovative small group study for movie lovers. It s designed to help individuals develop critical thinking skills and apply relevant truths from the Bible. In Love At First Sight, two teenagers argue about the possibility of love at first sight. C2: GIVING MOVIES A SECOND LOOK/RELAPSE 3 sessions 1 DVD/1 study guide An innovative small group study for movie lovers. It s designed to help individuals develop critical thinking skills and apply relevant truths from the Bible. N Relapse, a grieving mother struggles to cope with the death of her only child, finding escape from her emotional pain through biotechnology advances. JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM by Bill Hybels 4 sessions 2 DVDs/5 books/1 participant guide This 4 session study will equip and inspire you to follow Jesus lead and take simple walks across rooms to extend care, compassion and inclusiveness to people who might need the touch of God s love today. CRAZY LOVE: OVERWHELMED BY A RELENTLESS GOD by Francis Chan 1 DVD/1 book/no study guide 10 sessions The answer to religious complacency is falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. THE JOURNEY FROM UNBELIEF TO FAITH Lutheran Hour Ministries 4 sessions This 4-session Bible study tells of the lives of individuals who traveled from the outer edge of unbelief and apathy to the Christ-centered faith they now devotedly embrace. DISCOVERING THE POWER OF PRAYER By Max Lucado 1 study guide 4 sessions Important insights and encouragement are given in this study so that participants can experience new levels of peace and hope as they trust in and daily communicate with a kind and loving God. 13

15 LOST BOOKS Lutheran Hour Ministries 4 sessions There is a real need to find out what the church says about the earliest formation of what books qualified as divinely inspired to be part of the Bible. Experts address this matter as well as exploring biblical inerrancy, Gnosticism, alternative gospels, and the supposedly lesser-known sayings of Jesus. 14 MOSES: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE RELUCTANT PROPHET By Adam Hamilton 3 DVD s with leaders guide/20 participant books Adam Hamilton explains the sites of Moses life while helping participants come to know Moses and see how his life story speaks to our lives and stories today. THE GREAT DECEIVER Lutheran Hour Ministries This DVD series exposes who Satan, the Great Deceiver is, and how prayer can help believers over come his sinister ploys and attacks. HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE Lutheran Hour Ministries 5 sessions How We Got the Bible considers the vast assemblage of documents forming the 66 books of the Bible, and the translation of it into a multitude of languages throughout the world. EXPLAINING ALL THE SCARY STUFF IN REVELATION Lutheran Hour Ministries 4 sessions This DVD study teaches basic rules to understand and interpret the difficult passages of Revelation, as well as gain greater understanding of the distinctive writing style of this book that continues to bring great comfort to persecuted Christians. FORGOTTEN GOD: REVERSING OUR TRAGIC NEGLECT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Francis Chan 7 sessions 2 DVDs/1 participant guide Forgotten God will help you understand, embrace and follow the Holy Spirit s direction in your life. MODERN PARABLES: LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN 12 sessions 1 DVD for leader prep/1 DVD (missing sessions 9-12)/3 participant s books Study the parables of the Hidden Treasure, the Good Samaritan, the Shrewd Manager, the Widow and Judge, the Sower, and the Prodigal Son. Each parable has 2 sessions: one on understanding the Parable and one on living the Parable. THE CHALLENGE OF ISLAM: Defending the Christian Faith Part 2 Publisher: The Men s Network 1 DVD/2 study guides Topics covered in this study include: the Qur an and the Bible; the idea of jihad or holy war ; the sonship of believers and the Muslim concept of the trinity. Christians are offered encouragement and talking points when encountering Muslims on faith issues and sharing the hope they have in Christ Jesus.

16 15 THE HANDIWORK OF GOD WITH REV. DR. JAMES I. LAMB Lutherans for Life 4 DVD s/can download free study guide God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit give inherent value to human life regardless of the stage of development or condition of health. As participants engage in this study they will be able to more fully understand the great value the Triune God gives to each and every human life. THE OTHER END OF LIFE WITH REV. DR. JAMES I. LAMB Lutherans for Life 1 DVD/can download free study guide The key concept of this study is: God gives life value and purpose, and decides the time of our death. Participants are reminded and encouraged that Christ s victory over death and the grave makes death a gain and makes life meaningful. HOPE FOR BROKEN HEARTS: THE GOSPEL AND POST-ABORTION SYNDROME WITH REV. DR. JAMES I. LAMB Lutherans for Life 1 DVD/can download free study guide This study gives understanding of those who have suffered post-abortion syndrome, and how participants can reach out to them with Christ s love & Word to bring healing to their brokenness. THE REAL ST. NICK: LEADER, LEGEND OR LIE Lutheran Hour Ministries 1 session Next to Jesus Christ, the most visible figure during the holidays is St. Nicholas or Santa Clause. Rev. Ken Klaus surveys St. Nick and the traditions surrounding him. JOSEPH: CARPENTER OF STEEL Lutheran Hour Ministries 4 sessions Dig deeper into the life of Joseph, foster-father of Jesus, carpenter, guardian, parent, and faithful. WE THE PEOPLE: CITIZENS OF TWO KINDOMS Lutheran Hour Ministries 4 sessions Study guide can be downloaded Hosted by Dr. Dale Meyer, this Bible study looks at the development of government throughout history, the debatable idea that the United States is a Christian nation, and what we can do now to live our lives in service to both our Savior and Nation. THE MORMONS: WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEY BELIEVE Lutheran Hour Ministries 2 leaders guides/ can download discussion guide This Bible study examines the origins of Mormonism, the discrepancy between Mormon beliefs and orthodox Christian teaching, the meaning of its rituals, and the prominence of the temple. THE INTERSECTION OF CHURCH AND STATE Lutheran Hour Ministries 3 discussion guides/1 DVD 4 sessions This study is a documentary that examines crossroads of church and state in our country. Though roadblocks are frequent where church and state meet, there is still tremendous potential for significant work to be done when they work together.

17 THE BIBLE ON TRIAL:BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT Lutheran Hour Ministries 7 discussion guides/1 DVD 4 sessions The Bible has been under furious attack for more than 100 years. Some claim it is full of contradictions while others deny it s authenticity along with it s historicity. These challenges are examined in this study where new findings and discoveries in archaeology, ancient history and other fields are presented that give reasonable evidence to the Bible s accuracy and authenticity. SURPRISED BY HOPE: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright 1 leader s guide/1 DVD/2 study guides/2 books HEBREWS: The Nearness of King Jesus by Lisa Harper 1 DVD/1 participant guide 7 sessions The book of Hebrews highlights 2 contrasting realities: Jesus is supreme yet approachable. This study will help you treasure the book of Hebrews as you draw near to the approachable Savior. 16

18 WOMEN ONLY BOOK STUDIES 17 THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT by Donna Pyle 2 books 8 sessions Learn how to view your suffering from the balcony of faith, and rest in the assurance that God is our hope and a beacon of comfort. GOD IS IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM (Concordia Publishing House) 8 sessions There is more to life than daily task lists and repetitive chores. Begin to see purpose and significance wherever you are in your day, even in the laundry room. LIVING ABOVE WORRY AND STRESS (Women of Faith Series) 12 sessions Leader s guide included/2 books available In the midst of all this every day turmoil, our hearts are longing for a place of peace. Find some practical guidelines in the Bible for laying aside fears, worries, and stress, so you can discover a place of peace. STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH (Women of Faith Series) Leader s guide included Strengthen your faith as you study the lives of Elizabeth, Sarah, Ruth, Mary, & Martha Women who endured life s challenges by keeping their eyes on the Author of their faith. CONFIDENCE AND FEAR 8 sessions Discover God s presence in fearful times as you study Psalm 56 and see His presence in times of confidence as you study Psalm 91. GUILT AND FORGIVENESS 8 sessions Discover how to look to God in times of guilt and confession as you study Psalm 38 and 51 and rejoice in the forgiveness of God as you study Psalm 32. GET OUT OF THAT PIT by Beth Moore 13 books/study guide 10 sessions What happens when we invite God s power into our pain? Using Psalm 40, Beth Moore shares her journey out of the pit to complete and glorious freedom in God. CALM MY ANXIOUS HEART by Linda Dillow study guide 12 sessions A women s guide to finding contentment. Learn to let go of your burden of anxiety and trust God with your worries. LIES WOMEN BELIEVE AND THE TRUTH THAT SETS THEM FREE By Nancy Leigh DeMoss/1 book/1 study guides 11 sessions Like Eve, our ancestor, we are prone to fall into the trap of Satan s lies and deception. Nancy DeMoss tackles lies women believe about God, themselves, priorities, circumstances, and much more. In Lies Women Believe, Nancy provides Scriptural truths so that we can be set free from the bondage of living in the lies of the enemy.

19 18 WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: 52 Bible studies for Individuals or Groups By Jean E. Syswerda 52 sessions (2 could easily be covered each meeting) Women of the Bible is designed especially for those who want to delve more deeply into the lives of women like Ruth, Anna, Esther, Leah, Rachel and other women who encountered the Living God. Each biblical story mirrors the challenges and changes today s women face. Through understanding these women s lives, the reader will discover the God behind their own stories. ONE THOUSAND GIFTS by Ann Voskamp 5 sessions 1 book/1 study guide How can you live your life with a heart overflowing with delight? Ann Voskamp encourages participants to take on the life changing discipline of journaling. God s gifts to really look at life. LIVING A CHOCOLATE LIFE By Deb Burma 8 sessions 1 participant guide (includes answers to questions in back) Whatever shape, flavor, or texture of your days, you can live in a rich and endless supply of the grace that is yours because of Jesus. Living a Chocolate Life helps you savor God s sweet grace.

20 WOMEN ONLY DVD BIBLE STUDIES 19 MISSING PIECES: REAL HOPE WHEN LIFE DOESN T MAKE SENSE (LifeWay) DVD/participant s guide 7 sessions God doesn t always make sense but He is always trustworthy. Experience unexpected peace despite your heartache as you trust Him more than your feelings. STUCK: THE PLACES WE GET STUCK AND THE GOD WHO SETS US FREE by Jennie Allen 1 DVD 8 sessions Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, and to restore us. ONE IN A MILLION: JOURNEY TO THE PROMISE LAND (LifeWay) 7 sessions By Priscilla Shirer DVD/participant s guide If you hunger to experience His power, hear His voice, and live the abundant life He promised you, this study is for you. DISCERNING THE VOICE OF GOD by Priscilla Shirer 1 7 sessions Having a hard time knowing what God is saying verses what others are saying? This 7 week course provides participants help in knowing what you hear is from God and how to recognize when God is speaking to you. You will become more familiar with God s Holy Spirit, His character, language and the tone of His voice. OVERFLOWING WITH ABUNDANCE by Donna Pyle DVD and workbook Through this 6-week Bible study Donna Pyle digs deeply into Scripture to show participants a compelling picture of our compassionate Savior through His feeding of the 5,000. YOUR STRONG SUIT by Donna Pyle DVD 8 sessions Walking through life without God s armor is like walking through a minefield surrounded by snipers. Learn how to put on the pieces of God s armor that Paul writes about in Ephesians 6:10-18 THE BEST YES by Lysa Terkeurst DVD and study guide Do you find yourself spending a lot of time figuring out when to say yes and when to say no, thinking about how to manage your time, reduce stress, and do your best for your family and still find a little time for yourself? Lysa gives usable strategies for making wise decisions day by day. UNGLUED: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions By Lysa Terkeurst DVD and participants guide What do we do when we become emotionally unglued? Lysa shows how to process our emotions and resolve conflicts in ways that lead to a much more peaceful life.

21 BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE: AND WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THEM By Liz Curtis Higgs 1 DVD/1 book with study guide 10 sessions Eve, Potiphar s wife, Delilah, and Lot s wife, are just a few of the Bad Girls Higgs addresses in her study. Her teaching helps participants learn about the nature of sin and goodness and the truth about how good God is. 20 BETH MOORE LIFEWAY DVD STUDIES 1. STEPPING UP: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE PSALMS OF ASCENT 1 DVD set/3 leaders guide/2 workbooks 7 week study Explores Psalms Students will gain a new appreciation for the life of faith as a journey to greater fellowship with God and worship of God. 2. DAVID: SEEKING A HEART LIKE HIS 10 week study 1 DVD set/1 leader guide An exciting and intimate journey to know King David, a man after God s own heart. 3. JAMES: MERCY TRIUMPHS 8 week study 1 DVD set/1 leader guide/3 workbooks James forces us to face the implications of faith. Get to know the man and the Book of James. Beth Moore explores such concepts as joy, hardship, faith, wisdom, singlemindedness, the tongue, humility, prayer and more. 4. LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF: EXPLORING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 4 workbooks 11 week study Know the freedom of a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. An in-depth study of the fruit of the Spirit living proof that the Spirit of God dwells in us. 5. A WOMAN S HEART: GOD S DWELLING PLACE 3 workbooks 10 week study This in-depth, biblical study explores the fascinating account of the building of the tabernacle, the significance of its intricate design, its pivotal role in God s eternal plan, the grand fulfillment of its purpose by Jesus Christ, and its variety of meanings for your walk with God today. 6.THE PATRIARCHS: ENCOUNTERING THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, & JACOB 1 workbook 11 week study Get to know the individuals and families God used to birth His redemptive plan. Gen 12-50

22 MEN ONLY BOOK STUDIES 21 QUIET STRENGTH by Tony Dungy 2 books/1 study guide 20 chapters Learn the principles, practices and priorities that winning coach, Tony Dungy, incorporates in his life to really win. HALF TIME: CHANGING YOUR GAME PLAN FROM SUCCESS TO SIGNIFICANCE by Bob Buford 21 chapters Discussion guide included Half Time provides encouragement and wisdom to propel your life on a new course away from mere success to true significance and the best years of your life! HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY by Phil Robertson 2 books/no study guide 14 chapters Phil Robertson is the Duck Commander of the infamous Duck Dynasty. In his book he shares his story for his love of his country, his family, and his Almighty Maker. Enjoyable and light hearted. TREADING WATER IN AN EMPTY POOL NavPress 1 book/1 study guide 8 sessions Tackle disappointment and unease by exploring useful spiritual principles from savvy articles, pop culture, literature, and especially God s Word. WALKING WITH ARTHUR: FINDING GOD ON MY WAY TO NEW YORK By James O Donnell 5 books/men s ministry had study guide 10 chapters In 1984 O Donnell discovered he believed in nothing, held nothing sacred, and trusted no one. That was until helmet Arthur. MEN ONLY DVD BIBLE STUDIES GUARDRAILS by Andy Stanley DVD/participant s guide Andy Stanley challenges men to stop flirting with disaster and establish some personal guardrails to keep you from straying to dangerous or off-limit areas. REEL TO REEL Lutheran Hour Ministries 4 sessions Fiver fishermen speak from the heart, relaying personal stories about fishing, life and how faith in Christ is central to their families, relationships and careers.

23 MARRIED COUPLES ONLY BOOK STUDIES 22 MAKING YOUR REMARRIAGE LAST by Jim Keller Remarriage has a variety of challenges. These explain how to put positive principles into action in order to build a strong healthy lasting marriage relationship. LOVE AND RESPECT by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs 24 chapters Cracking the communications code between husband and wife involves understanding one thing: that unconditional respect is as powerful for him as unconditional love is for her. Explore the secret to marriage that every couple seeks. No study guide. MARRIED COUPLES ONLY DVD STUDIES WHO DID YOU REALLY MARRY? Focus on the Family 1 DVD/4 participant s guides/1 leader s guide You ll discover Bible-based strategies for understanding and bonding with your spouse no matter how long you ve been together. FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE 2 DVD s/2 participant s guides/2 leader s guides Based on the movie Fireproof these focus on Biblical principles for strong, God-centered, lifelong marriages using video clips from the move Fireproof.

24 BIBLE STUDIES BY PASTOR LESSING 23 THE BOOK OF JOB: MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING 1 leader s guide/1 participant guide Many people struggle with questions about God s goodness and power in a world so clearly marked by disorder and evil. The book of Job does not directly answer the question of why do we suffer?. Instead this study is a contrast between a false faith and a true faith. JEREMIAH: A BOOK ON SURVIVING DISASTERS 7 sessions 1 leader s guide/1 participant guide Disaster is never neat and tidy. The book of Jeremiah serves as a resource for God s people to survive disasters of many kinds. Each session of this study focuses on a particular means for survival presented by Jeremiah which believers can put into practice in their own lives to not only survive, but to thrive as the people of God. THE SIGN OF JONAH 1 leader s guide/1 participant guide God sometimes calls His people to assignments that are not always convenient. This study provides proactive insights into the character of Jonah that can help us see what the character will be of the one who follows Christ. CHRIST IN THE STRANGEST PLACES: Foreshadowed, Fulfilled, Forever This study highlights sections of the Old Testament that foreshadow the coming of Christ and the fulfillment of God s promise of a life forever in heaven with Him through the suffering, death and resurrection of His Son.