DVD Studies

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Liquid Live at Five                                                     Format: DVD/Leader’s Guide

                                                                                       

Author: John Ward & Jeff Pries                       

 

Length: 5 Episodes

 

This is story about a young lady named Natalie who is struggling to discover her purpose and directing in life. Faced with daunting challenges, both personally and professionally, Natalie has some choices to make-and they won’t be easy. Based on the Book of James, this study teaches ups how to live the Christian life, and how to live it practically.

Liquid Fork In The Road                                          Format: DVD/Leader’s Guide

                                                                                       

Author: John Ward & Jeff Pries                       

 

Length: 5 Episodes

 

Based on the story of David, the legendary giant-slayer who experiences some devastating moral defeats in his life. Through his story, we learn that the choices we make in our own lives are important, even life-changing. Because aren’t we all like David– living lives of both victory and defeat?

Simple                                                                            Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 3 sessions

 

In a time when religious leaders and a religious system made it increasingly complicated to connect with God, a teacher appeared whose message was profoundly...simple. In this three part series, Andy Stanley unpacks the compelling simplicity of Jesus' message: Follow. Believe. Obey.

Judgment Call                                                              Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 4 sessions

 

In this four-part series, Andy Stanley tackles the confusing and often misunderstood topic of judging others. From Jesus’ teachings and Paul's instructions to the early church, we learn the appropriate steps to take before confronting others-and ho to react when someone points the finger of judgment at us.

The Best Question Ever                                              Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 6 sessions

 

In kindergarten, ignoring the rules was a blast-especially if you could get away with it. But as adults, we understand that rules are for our protection...and that if we break God’s rules, we cause heartache and broken relationships. In this six-part study, Andy Stanley clearly explains God’s basic set of life rules, which, when lived, hold the power to improve your current relationships and mend hurting ones.

Take It To the Limit                                                    Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 6 sessions

 

Overloaded/ Maxed out? Our culture encourages us to live as if we have no limits. So we fill up our schedules and empty our bank accounts. In this six session Andy Stanley explains that the secret to getting more out of  life is not doing more, but doing less. We must learn to create margin to live the life God intended for us.

Life Rules                                                                      Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 6 sessions

 

In Kinterergarten, ignoring the rules was a blast—especially if you could get away with it. But as adults. We understand that rules are for our protection. and if we break God’s rules, we cause heartache and broken relationships.

 

Permission to Speak Freely                                       Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 3 sessions

 

Two thousand years ago, Jesus pulled His disciples aside and taught them to pray. In examining his instructions, we find a disconnect between His teaching and the way we typically approach prayer. We discover that there are some things about prayer we think are important but aren’t, and there are some things we don’t think are important that are.

Discovering God’s Will                                                          Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 8 sessions

 

Discovering God’s will can be a process, especially when we need to make a decision in a hurry. This eight-week study explores God’s providential, moral, and personal will and how God uses other people and the principles of scripture to guide us as we attempt to discover vision He has for our lives.

Community                                                                   Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Andy Stanley                            

 

Length: 3 sessions

 

When it comes to spiritual progress, nothing will help you stay on course and keep you moving toward your desired destination like being in community. By connecting with others who have similar spiritual goals, you will be set up for sustained growth that you wouldn’t be able to achieve on your own. This DVD has been designed to complement the study guide Community  and contains messages by Andy Stanley that will introduce you to the importance of community.

Developing a Faith That Works                          Format: DVD/Workbook

A study on the Book of James

Author: Rick Warren                                  

Length: 2/ 6 week Sessions

Part 1: Covers James 1:1-2:20, Part  2: Covers James 3:1-5:20

The Jesus I Never Knew                               Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Philip Yancey                                                         Length: 6 Sessions

 

Now individuals and groups can join Yancey in this probing look at Jesus Christ– His teachings, his miracles, his death and resurrection, and ultimately, who He was why He came.  This study guide helps readers press beyond the traditional picture to uncover a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying.

Basic.Fellowship 4                                          Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Francis Chang                                                         Length:

 

Is the church a place where individuals gather once a week to sing a few songs and listen to someone talk about God?  Or is it the people themselves, sharing a common mission in the world?  What might happen if we start to view church the way God designed it — as a family sharing life together?  Perhaps we might show others a glimpse of who God is, and begin to impact the world as He intended.

Fingerprints of God                                       Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Jennifer Rothschild                                              Length: 6 Sessions

 

The God who raised mountains and set the mighty waves in motion wants you to feel His tender touch.  While not skin-on-skin or 98.6 degrees, God’s touch is always personal.  God’s essential touch separates us from all other created beings.  His touch warms, affirms, and guides us; it communicates value and self-esteem.

Faithful Abundant True                                 Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Kay Arthur                                                             Length: 7 Sessions

 

Explore God’s faithfulness, abundance, and truth.  Participants will unpack rich teaching through daily Scripture study and personal application.  The format is made to fit women’s busy schedule.

Out Live Your Life                                          Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Max Lucado                                                           Length: 6 Sessions

 

What if you lived your in such a way that the world was glad you did?  The early church of Acts left us a blueprint of how to do it.  Discover how a group of rag-tag nobodies turned the world upside down, and begin to believe that God wants to do it all over again.

The Prodigal God                                             Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Timothy Keller                                                       Length: 6 Sessions

 

Author Timothy Keller opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus’ best-known—and least understood—parable: The Parable of the Prodigal Son.  Dr Keller helps you and your group glean insights from each of the characters in the parable and will challenge the devout and the skeptic alike to see Christianity in a whole new way.

Forgotten God                                                  Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Francis Chan                                                          Length: 7 Sessions

 

It doesn’t make sense that Almighty God would have children characterized by fear and insecurity.  He put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power.  Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent or intellect rather than supernatural powers.  Could it be that we’ve forgotten the One who distinguishes us from every religion and cult in the world?

Loving Well                                                      Format: DVD

                                                                            

Author: Beth  Moore                                                           Length: 4 Sessions

 

Are you Loving Well?  Some people are a joy to love, some are difficult to love, and we all have to deal with some people who are humanly impossible to love.  We will never  be able to love others well until we have been loved well.  And only God can ultimately give us the complete love we so desperately need.

A Church of G. R. A. C. E                                      Format: DVD/Workbook

Author: Mark Norman/Michael Moore

Length: 6 Sessions

At Grace community Church we believe there are five areas of spiritual development that every follower of Jesus Christ should be pursuing in their lives. They have become the core values for our church. We have wrapped these around our name and determined that together we are becoming “ A Church of G. R. A. C. E.” Books available in Small Groups Office.