First Samuel
This is an in-depth look at the book of First Samuel. In this study, you will learn about the spiritual renewal that happened under the careful watch of Samuel, Saul’s reign as Israel’s first king, and the rise of David. There are twenty lessons to discuss with your group based on a teaching series by Pastor Wendell Vinson. You can download the lessons here. (download lessons)
Financial Peace University
This is a 13 week DVD series that will change the way you think about personal finance. You will learn how to save money, live on a budget, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving. You will be equipped with tools that will forever change your life!
Topics will include: Investments, Insurance, Retirement, Real Estate, College Planning, Careers, Debt Collectors, Credit Reports, and more!
A Life that Matters
A Life that Matters is a six week cutting edge small group Bible study inspired by Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life. Tell the Story Productions has taken those themes and incorporated them into a six week Bible study that will inspire. This isn’t your typical DVD based Bible study. You and your group will experience a movie! In just twelve minutes you will be inspired as you open your Bible and discover God’s truth in a sixty minute lesson that is powerful and relevant.
Sessions include: Breathe, Choice, Abundance, Stranger, Birthday, and Hide and Seek.
Unshakable
Most people know that the Bible somehow speaks to significant events that will take place in the world as we near the promised return of Jesus Christ. Many of those events seem very similar to things we're now hearing on the evening news or reading in the morning paper. While many people have heard of such things they are not sure where to actually find them in the Scriptures, or how it all fits together. In this five week study by Pastor Wendell & Pastor Steve, you’ll take a closer look at some of the most important end times prophecies in the Bible.
Sessions include: Israel, God’s Time Clock, Vanished, 70 Weeks, When One Man Rules the World, and The Millennial Reign.
The Truth Project
This is a 12 week DVD driven study taught by Dr. Del Tackett. Each session will encourage group members to look at life through a Biblical perspective. You’ll be challenged with questions such as: What is truth? Why is it important? What role does it play in the biblical view of the world?
Sessions include: 1) Veritology: What is Truth? 2) Philosophy and Ethics: Says Who? 3) Anthropology: Who is Man? 4) Theology: Who is God? 5) Science: What is True? 6) History: Who’s Story? 7) Sociology: The Divine Imprint 8) Unio Mystica: Am I Alone? 9) The State: Who’s Law 10) American Experiment: Stepping Stones 11) Labor: Created to Create 12) Community and Involvement: God Cares, Do I?
When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box
When the game of life is over, what do you win that you get to keep? This series, taught by bestselling author John Ortberg, will cover many questions like these and help you and your group develop an eternal perspective. It is DVD driven and includes a leader guide.
Sessions include: When The Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box, Keeping Score Where It Really Counts, Resign as Master of the Board, Calling or Comfort? Choose Your Moves Wisely, Playing the Game with Greatness and Grace, and the King Has One More Move.
Fireproof Your Marriage
In our world today marriages are under more pressure than ever before, but when the fires come against your marriage will you and your partner be able to withstand the heat? This six week study is designed with an easy format that includes video clips from Fireproof the movie, key scriptures, devotionals, and discussion oriented questions that will challenge you and your spouse to build a healthy relationship that will last a lifetime.
Sessions include: He Said/She Said: Appreciating the God-designed differences between men and women, He First Loved Us: God's love for you and how it enables you to love others, Love for a Lifetime: Marriage as a lifelong covenant, Breaking Free: Freeing yourself from temptations that can destroy a marriage, Forgiveness: Offering and receiving forgiveness, and A Better Way of Loving: Unconditional love.
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
This is a six week series taught by author John Ortberg. This study will help your small group answer Chrst's call to greater faith, power-filled deeds, and a new way of knowing Him. It is DVD-driven and includes a easy to use leader guide.
Sessions include: What's Water Walking?, The Tragedy of the Unopened Gift, Find Your Calling and Get Your Feet Wet!, Facing Our Challenges Conquering our Fears, Good News for Cave Dwellers, and Learning to Wait on Our Big God.
The Life You've Always Wanted
This is a six week study taught by author John Ortberg that tackles the question: "What does a true spiritual life look life?"
This study includes a DVD and workbook and will cover these six themes: It's Morphing Time, Slowing Down and Celebrating, Praying and Confessing, Meditating on Scripture and Seeking Guidance, Practicing Servanthood Finding Freedom, Going the Distance with a Well-ordered Heart.
The Purpose Driven Life
This is a six week group study taught by Rick Warren that will help you discover the answer to life's most fundamental questions.
It includes a DVD and workbook that will guide you through these six topics: What on earth am I here for, Worship - You were planned for God's pleasure, Fellowship - You were formed for God's family, Discipleship - You were created to become like Christ, Ministry - You were shaped for serving God, and Evangelism - You were made for a mission.
Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?
This six week DVD and book study is sure to inspire you. You'll explore with author Phillip Yancey the many aspects of prayer and answer the question, "Does it Really Work?"
During these six weeks, your group will study these six subjects: The View from Above, Why Pray, Keeping Company with God, How to Pray, Prayer Problems, and Does Prayer Change Anything.
Margin: Taking Back Your Life
Are you stressed? Overwhelmed? Burnt Out? This six week DVD study taught by Pastor Wendell & Pastor Steve is sure to help you and your group create the margin you need in your life.
With a user friendly workbook, you'll be guided through these six lessons: Step Away From the Edge, The Importance of Downtime, Jesus First, Living the Good Life, A Time to Run, and Finding Your Sweet Spot.
Journey Toward God: Exodus
Journey Toward God is an in-depth study of the book of Exodus.
This study will take you through these six topics: Running From God or Toward God?, Saying Yes To God, The Power of Perseverance, Intercessory Prayer, Becoming a Minister, and Becoming Great Worshipers.
*This study is a book study only and does not include a DVD.
Building Healthy Relationships: Love
This study is the first of many studies covering the Fruits of the Spirit, with an emphasis on the "greatest of these"...love.
During this group study, you'll cover these key themes: Loving Jesus, Loving God's Family, Loving Your Neighbor, Love that Forgives, Loving with your Words, and Love that Lasts.
*This is a book study only, and does not include a DVD.
Surrendering to Christ: Worship
This is a six week study on worship that includes a DVD and a workbook for your group.
You'll cover these group session topics: Afloat in the Storm, The Key to Significance, True Greatness, Wild Gratitude, Ultimate Trust, and Victory Over Death.
Nothing's Too Hard for God
This is an eight week study that covers the many struggles we face in life and is filled with real-life testimonies that are sure to inspire you.
It includes a DVD and easy to use workbook that will guide you through these eight topics: No Person is Beyond Forgiveness, No Form of Loneliness is Too Overwhelming, No Relationship is Too Broken, No Illness is Too Difficult, No Fear is Too Great, No Financial Need is Too Large, No Loss is Too Devastating, and No Addiction is Too Strong.