Acts: Build Community - New Community
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Today, some people think of the church as a powerless institution made of ancient traditions and stuffy buildings. They're wrong! The church is the new community of God's people. It's filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. And it has as much to say to the world today as it did two thousand years ago. In Acts, you will discover that God wants to do a fresh work among his people by the power of the Holy Spirit. You will find the pathway to authentic community. You will learn how to grow as a worshiper. And you will deepen your passion to invite others into the fellowship of Christ-followers we call the church. Sound exciting? Let's rediscover church together!
Acts: The Church on Fire (Acts 1-14) - Words of Faith
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Sessions: 13
Summary: Engage the Excitement of the Holy Spirit's Coming! This inductive study of Acts 1–14 has been designed to bring the Scriptures alive for your group with emphasis on life change. Features include: 13 sessions, deeper level option for each session, introductory comments related to the previous session, summary comments related to the next session, reference notes, icebreakers keyed to session topics, and relational caring time questions tied to the Scripture passage's subject.
Acts: An Irrepressible Witness (Acts 15-28) - Words of Faith
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Sessions: 13
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Experience the Rapid Growth of the Early Church! This inductive study of Acts 15–28 has been designed to bring the Scriptures alive for your group with emphasis on life change. Features include: 13 sessions, deeper level option for each session, introductory comments related to the previous session, summary comments related to the next session, reference notes, icebreakers keyed to session topics, and relational caring time questions tied to the Scripture passage's subject.
Authentic Leader - Jesus 101
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Leaders do well to consult their predecessors--to seek ancient wisdom--for help in guiding people into the future. Authentic leaders recognize that they need the insights and counsel of others. Bill Donahue shows you that Jesus is this kind of authentic leader. He is honest about the past, connects to the present and point to a future that builds on both. He understands your failures, demands your devotion, releases you strengths and rewards your obedience. His leadership is demanding and challenging, yet full of grace and led by the Spirit. He is a leader worth following. And his model of leadership is worth emulating.The Jesus 101 Series engages both mind and heart. The sessions bring a fresh perspective on who Jesus is, how he interacted with people in Scripture and how he relates to us.
Authenticity: Being Honest with God and Others - InterActions
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Discover the joys of authentic Christianity. God wants you to enjoy close relationships with other believers and with Himself. Relationships that are honest and open, where you can share your successes and failures and remain confidant of being loved. Deep, rich relationships based on an authentic Christian life. Authenticity helps you identify the trappings of Christianity and trade them for a vibrant faith that integrates Christian values into your everyday life. You'll learn how to identify the inconsistent areas of your life, discover proven ways to align them with the teachings of the Bible, and find a new joy that comes from growing closer to God.
Character: Reclaiming Six Endangered Qualities - InterActions
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Sessions: 6
Summary: There are no discount character stores. Courage. Discipline. Confidence. Patience. Endurance. Contentment. They’re qualities that can take a lifetime to acquire. Qualities money can’t buy. But here’s good news: God says you can have them all! In Character, you will discover how firmly God is committed to forming noble qualities within you. He wants your character to deepen even more than you do—and He has the power to do something about it! If you’re ready to journey toward the kind of character you’ve always admired, here is a path of radical, God-empowered change and growth—and a transformed, more Christlike you.
Clear Evidence: Eyewitness Reports of Jesus - Reality Check
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Miracles? Rising from the dead? God Incarnate? Some people say such claims about Jesus are myths and lies. Yet through the years countless others, beginning with Jesus’ closest friends, have staked their lives on the accuracy of those claims. Fortunately, faith is not a leap in the dark. In Clear Evidence, you’ll weigh the arguments for and against the Jesus of the Bible. How convincing is the case for either side? The verdict is yours. The Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you’re serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with an open mind. This isn’t about joining anyone’s religious club...it’s about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there’s plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible’s stories about Jesus, then one thing he’d welcome are questions and opinions that come from honest, earnest hearts.
Colossians: Discover the New You - New Community
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Our lives are like lumps of clay on a potter's wheel. Form, function, and beauty appear as God, the Potter, shapes us with his hands. He is in the business of molding our common lives -- even the ugly parts -- into something wonderful! In Colossians, you and your home life group will discover how to place your lives in the secure hands of God. If you long to experience newness of life, this study will point the way. If you desire to see God mold and shape your spiritual life, home, workplace, church, and relationships, Colossians will teach you the pathway to a whole new you.
Commitment: Developing Deeper Devotion to Christ - InterActions
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Sessions: 6
Summary: What does it mean to be truly committed to Christ? Jesus’ answer to that question forms perhaps the greatest sermon ever delivered. In Commitment, you’ll revisit the Sermon on the Mount to discover practical ways for assessing your present level of commitment and setting goals for its growth. You’ll find out what the Master expects from those who follow Him and what rewards await them. You’ll also learn how to sidestep common barriers to commitment and draw closer to Christ than you’ve ever thought possible. As you explore the themes of Jesus’ famous sermon and apply them to your own relationship with God, you’ll discover the confidence that comes from being fully committed to Christ.
Community: Building Relationships Within God's Family - InterActions
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Reap the rewards of close bonds with others. All of us hunger for genuine community...for meaningful relationships in our lives. Without community, we wither inside. Deep, transparent relationships help us grow into all God created us to be. In Community, you’ll learn how you can forge strong, meaningful ties with others and with God. You’ll find out how to move beyond superficial relationships and build lasting friendships. You’ll learn how to debug common, harmful relational “viruses” in yourself and set healthy boundaries that will protect you from the viruses of others. Finally, you’ll discover the importance of extending community to those who haven't experienced God’s love for them. Discover a richer depth in your relationships. Community will help you build friendship, marriage, and family bonds that are satisfying and lasting.
Compassionate Healer - Jesus 101
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Acts of compassion have the potential to heal wounds, restore relationships, dispel hatred and curb violence. No one person embodied God's heart of compassion for people in distress more than Jesus of Nazareth. His heart broke for the sick, the poor, the hungry, the outcast and the weary. And in your pain and grief, confusion and suffering, Jesus can meet you with healing grace and love. Bill Donahue and Keri Wyatt Kent ask, "Are you ready to meet the Compassionate Healer?" The Jesus 101 Series engages both mind and heart. The sessions bring a fresh perspective on who Jesus is, how he interacted with people in Scripture and how he relates to us.
I Corinthians: Taking on Tough Issues - The Message of Paul
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Sessions: 13
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Paul wrote a tough letter to a tough audience—quarreling believers at the church in Corinth. Taking on Tough Issues practically addresses important themes for living together in a life of integrity. Engage in lively discussions as a group on real-life issues such as cliques in the church, wisdom, power plays, marriage, sexual immorality, discipline, worship, spiritual gifts, love, and our hope in the resurrection.
Ephesians: Together in Christ - The Message of Paul
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Sessions: 12
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Together in Christ will lead your group to be energized as you learn and apply the important biblical truths that lead to unity even where diversity exists. You will better understand the great reconciling work of Christ to unify us with God, and then dive into practical ways to live out that unity in all your relationships.
Essential Christianity: Practical Steps for Spiritual Growth - InterActions
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Sessions: 6
Summary: The essentials of faith. You can build a life on them. Like a house built on a firm foundation, the Christian faith is founded on some key, enduring truths. Do you know what they are? If not, you owe it to yourself to find out whether you’re building your life...and your eternity...on solid ground. Essential Christianity is your invitation to spiritual discussion with others as you explore the basics of faith...principles deeper and more far-reaching than you may have imagined. You’ll learn what it means to really know Christ. You’ll discover the secret to confident living, how to grow spiritually, how to handle your failures, how to follow Jesus in a world that’s anything but devoted to Him, and the different ways God wants to guide you in the practical concerns of life.
Exodus: The Journey Towards God - New Community
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Consult the compass for the journey of your life. Life as a Christian is a journey -- a journey toward God. But how do you set your compass? How do you make sure that God is guiding your steps and that you are not being blown willy-nilly by life's shifting winds of circumstance? Turn to the book of Exodus and discover guidance and joy for your pilgrimage. You will grow to know God in a deeper, more personal way. You will learn to trust him more than ever before. You will discover who your fellow travelers are. And you will learn how to chart your course by the compass of God's will as you take the trip of your life.
Extreme Forgiver - Jesus 101
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Sessions: 6
Summary: Jesus is the one who can make you right with God. He is the gentle pastor who hears your confession and then invites your repentance. On the cross, he took your punishment. By his blood you are redeemed. In this study guide, Bill Donahue and Keri Wyatt Kent invite you to come and meet Jesus the forgiver. The Jesus 101 Series engages both mind and heart. The sessions bring a fresh perspective on who Jesus is, how he interacted with people in Scripture and how he relates to us.