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Jesus Shaped Life Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Moving beyond facts to experience the fullness of God
Theology is a conversation about God. One that invites us to experience God in all His fullness rather than just memorizing facts about God. Theology is not some academic subject to only be pursued by professors and seminarians. Theology is the way we connect with our Redeemer. It’s how we remember that we’re His. And we will never have to be alone.
This seven-week Bible study by Lisa Harper, titled A Jesus-Shaped Life, is your invitation to explore the depths of God’s character, God’s love for you, and how your relationship with Him transforms you. Ultimately, you will experience how biblically sound theology deepens your relationship with God and each other.
This study guide includes:
*In-depth personal Bible study between sessions
*Individual access to seven streaming video teachings from Lisa
*Group discussion questionsStreaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Deserts : Journeying Through The Wilderness To Experience God’s Provision
$18.99God’s Presence is Available Even When You Feel Lost
Experience God’s redemptive power as you study God’s Word and find your place in the biblical story of redemption. Following a theme, the Storyline Project Bible studies guide you through the Old and New Testament while helping you develop a biblical imagination and the skills to connect each highlighted story to the unified story of scripture.
The Deserts Bible study will help you discover this all-important truth: God meets your needs in your metaphorical deserts. Maybe that’s what you need to hear more than anything else right now. God has not abandoned you to your circumstances. Like everyone else He’s led through the desert, He will accompany you faithfully to the other side of this part of your journey.
In the Deserts Bible study, we’re going to explore:
*The Desert of Shur & Beersheba, Genesis 16,21: where Hagar names God,
*The Desert of Dothan, Genesis 37,50: where Joseph gets thrown in a pit,
*The Desert of Sinai, Numbers 11, 14: where the Israelites wander in the wilderness,
*The Desert of Judea, Matthew 4: where Jesus is tested,
*The Deserts of Ministry, Matthew 14,15: where Jesus feeds the multitudes.Add to cart3 in stock
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Gardens : Growing An Evergreen Faith In A Trustworthy God
$18.99Move from Spiritual Exhaustion to a Hopeful Future
Experience God’s redemptive power as you study God’s Word and find your place in the biblical story of redemption. The Storyline Project Bible studies guide you through a theme in the Old and New Testament while helping you develop a biblical imagination and the skills to connect each highlighted story to the unified story of scripture.
The Gardens Bible study will guide you through five Bible stories set within gardens. The presence of these places in the Scriptures is a key element in the story, revealing something about God–and about us. We will be on a journey to find the paradise that’s been lost–and we will discover that we flourish when we trust the character and work of the Good Gardener who plants and replants.
In the Gardens Bible study, we’re going to explore:
*The Garden of Eden, Genesis 1-3: where God shows the path to flourishing,
*The Garden of King Ahasuerus, Esther 1;-7: where Queen Vashti stood up to the drunken king and we see humanity’s need for restored relationships,
*The Garden of Gethsemane, John 18-19: where Jesus wrestled with his sacrifice,
*The Garden Tomb, John 20: where Jesus revealed himself to Mary Magdalene,
*The Garden City, Revelation 21-22: where God replants Christians in the New Jerusalem.
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Celebrate Recovery Participants Guide Volumes 5-8 Updated Edition (Student/Study
$29.99The Revolutionary Recovery Curriculum
The Celebrate Recovery Participant’s Guide, Volumes 5-8 Updated Edition now combines all four volumes in this revolutionary second step study curriculum designed to be used after completing the Celebrate Recovery Participant’s Guide, Volumes 1-4. In the twenty-five lessons of The Journey Continues, you will experience Christ-centered and biblically based studies filled with brand new acrostics, deeper questions, and more helpful Bible verses created by John Baker and Johnny Baker.
In Volume Five: Moving Forward in God’s Grace, you will focus on a deeper study of the first three of eight recovery principles.
In Volume Six: Asking God to Grow My Character, you will focus on a deeper study of the fourth recovery principle.
In Volume Seven: Honoring God by Making Repairs, you will focus on a deeper study of principles four through six of the recovery process.
In Volume Eight: Living Out the Message of Christ, you will focus on a deeper study of the final two principles on the road to recovery.
By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four volumes of the Participant’s Guide for The Journey Continues you will find a deeper sense of true peace and serenity. Continue to restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find deeper freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
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God Of The Ordinary Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99The book of Ruth may be one of the loveliest short stories ever written, telling an unforgettable tale of purity, faithfulness, innocence, loyalty, duty, and love. Yet it is set in dark times. The final verse of the book of Judges, which precedes Ruth in the Bible, tells us that “in those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25). The time was marked by apostate religion, lawlessness, invasions, and tribal war.
Against this backdrop of strife and chaos, Ruth is a story of ordinary people in Bethlehem making the most of their bad situation-and finding God in the midst of it.
Through this 6-session Bible study, Alistair Begg reminds us that no matter how dark or dramatic our days may seem, God still protects His people and accomplishes His purposes. Within life’s humdrum and routine events, we discover His loving hand at work.
God of the Ordinary Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for six weeks of study, including group sessions with helpful discussion questions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” and tips for leading a group. Also, each book contains unique codes that enable you to access teaching videos for each session.
Session Topics:
1. Presence & Providence
2. Grace & Favor
3. Above & Beyond
4. Refuge & Rest
5. Redemption & Hope
6. Restoration & PromiseAdd to cart2 in stock
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Spiritual Warfare And Deliverance
$66.65There is much more to our common struggles than meets the eye:
– navigate spiritual warfare with Christian maturity and wisdom
– covers both ordinary spiritual warfare, like personal temptation, and “extraordinary” encounters, such as demonic oppression, possession, and exorcisms
– from a pastor, missionary, and former military chaplain
Our modern Western world is deeply confused about what is good and what is evil. We know little about angels and demons, though the Scriptures we purport to believe have much to say about them. We blur the distinction between God and the devil. And we are paying for it. Denial of reality does not change reality.
Drawing from Scripture, history, and his own experiences as a missionary and a military chaplain, Harold Ristau helps Christians develop a biblical understanding of our spiritual vulnerability in both “ordinary” life, such as personal temptation, and “extraordinary” situations such as demonic oppression and possession. He takes us beyond theory, where many other resources stop, laying out practical tools to equip us for our own personal battles and steps to take to protect ourselves and others from the evil forces at work in our world. And he lays out an effective, proven process for mature ministers and clergy to follow when performing an exorcism.
There is much more to the struggles we face in life than meets the eye. If you want to be prepared for the battles that lie ahead, this book is your grounded, thorough, and hope-filled guide to ministering to the demonically oppressed or possessed.
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Integrative Mindset : Pathways To Practicing As A Christian Clinician
$28.99Discover the profound impact of integrating faith and psychology with The Integrative Mindset. Guided by the wisdom of veteran integrative clinicians Brad Strawn and Earl Bland, readers will learn how to cultivate an integrative mindset that harmonizes personal experiences and innate talents with therapeutic practice. Using their combined 60+ years of experience, Strawn and Bland present a compelling emergent model that celebrates the unique and dynamic complexity of each therapist-client relationship. Through the exploration of five key domains-hermeneutics, tradition, ethics, development, and resiliency-The Integrative Mindset offers a rich tapestry of case studies and reflective questions designed to spark introspection and dialogue.
By weaving together the threads of faith and psychology, The Integrative Mindset challenges mental health practitioners to rethink conventional approaches and embrace a more holistic, nuanced practice.
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Preaching In A Post Truth World
$17.99Words have power. The most admirable people are the ones that can make them do magic. But now we live in a time when words are thrown around like discarded plastic. But there is the Word. We can’t get away from the fact that God has chosen to communicate with us. Nothing has changed. That’s what makes our current time so difficult.
We live in a post-modern, post-religion, post-everything society. Our time is marked by a disdain for truth, let alone the truth of God’s Word. In a society that does not wish to listen to the truth, pastors are still tasked with reaching the world with the truth of the Gospel. And yet, how does one do that? In Preaching in a Post-Truth World, Mike Glenn, a pastor of one of the largest churches in America, with more than 30 years of pastoral experience, offers wisdom, guidance, and insight for the pastors that seek to recenter the pulpit and preach the truth of God’s Word.
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More Than Enough Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99Have you ever felt a sense of lack? That you’re not strong enough? Not confident or courageous enough? That you simply don’t have what it takes to endure the pains and difficulties of life?? ?
In this 8-session, verse-by-verse study on 2?Corinthians, Christine Hoover guides you through one of Paul’s most personal letters to discover how God is the ultimate source of the strength and sufficiency you need. You’ll find that God gives you strength to go on-through troubles, disappointments, and temptations-and strength to go forth, equipping you to serve Him and compelling you to share the gospel. Weakness is not a disqualifier or a flaw in our design. In fact, God shows Himself most powerfully in and through our fragility and vulnerability. We’re called, then, not to work harder or to hide our weaknesses, but to call upon God’s infinite resources and rely on Him.
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*Verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians
*8 video teaching sessions, available via redemption code printed in Bible study book for individual streaming access
*7 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 8 group sessions?
Video Sessions:
*Session 1: Introduction to 2 Corinthians (33:11)-In the Session 1 video teaching, Christine shares a portion of her own story of suffering to set the stage for the study of 2 Corinthians. She also provides context for the letter by discussing characters, setting, and themes of one of Paul’s most personal letters.
*Session 2: More than Enough for Suffering (36:48)-Christine unpacks the theme of comfort in 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 in the second video teaching. She talks about how the God of all comfort, comforts us in all our trials and difficulties. Then points out that we are to enter into the suffering of others by comforting them with the same kind of comfort we have received. She closes the teaching by sharing practical ways we can comfort others.
*Session 3: More than Enough for Service (30:24)-Christine digs into passages from chapter two in the Session 3 video teaching to emphasize that we don’t minister and serve out of our own power and ability, but it is God who makes us competent to serve. She reminds us that we can be confident in ministry not only because God empowers us, but He also is the one responsible for the results.
*Session 4: More than Enough for Steadfastness (29:58)-In this video teaching, Christine focuses on a part of 2 Corinthians that she calls one of the most beautiful passages in the letter.
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Bible With And Without Jesus Participant Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Scholars show how Jews and Christians read the same texts differently.
This participant guide introduces the main text and further Scripture commentary and reflection questions. It, along with the leader guide and DVD, is everything needed for an engaging study for your small group.
In this Bible study based on their book, The Bible With and Without Jesus, esteemed Bible scholars and teachers Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler take readers on a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contexts and then how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts. Passages include the creation of the world, the role of Adam and Eve, the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, the book of Jonah, and Psalm 22, whose words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” Jesus quotes as he dies on the cross.
Comparing various interpretations – historical, literary, and theological – of each ancient text, Levine and Brettler offer deeper understandings of the original narratives and their many afterlives. They show how the text speaks to different generations under changed circumstances, illuminating the Bible’s ongoing significance. By understanding the depth and variety by which these passages have been, and can be, understood, The Bible With and Without Jesus does more than enhance our religious understandings; it helps us to see the Bible as a source of inspiration for any and all readers.
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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV Large Print Edition 2025-2026 (Large Type)
$26.99Original price was: $26.99.$22.94Current price is: $22.94.As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume.
Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lessonTrusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.
Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:
*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel
This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.
*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation
This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.
*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James
This section contemplates a kingdom perspective regarding our responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. God instructs his people to relate in particular ways to their friends, neighbors, family, governmental structures, and even the structured rhythm of our days. He cares about how we treat our bodies, what we consume, and how we use our time.
*The Testimony
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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV Deluxe Edition 2025-2026
$29.99Original price was: $29.99.$25.49Current price is: $25.49.As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume.
Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lessonThis Deluxe Edition of SLC features the large print commentary (14-point font) and printed activity pages. Use the unique code for Logos Bible Software(R) printed in each Deluxe Commentary to access the eCommentary and a library of digital resources:
*Whole-Bible commentaries
*Bible dictionaries
*Greek and Hebrew lexicons
*Dozens of Bible translations
*PowerPoint(R) and Google Slides(TM) presentations
*Full-color visual resources
*Reproducible student activity pages
*Quarterly quizzesTrusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.
Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:
*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel
This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.
*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation
This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.
*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah,
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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV 2025-2026
$24.99Original price was: $24.99.$21.24Current price is: $21.24.As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume. Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:
*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lessonTrusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.
Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:
*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel
This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.
*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation
This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.
*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James
This section contemplates a kingdom perspective regarding our responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. God instructs his people to relate in particular ways to their friends, neighbors, family, governmental structures, and even the structured rhythm of our days. He cares about how we treat our bodies, what we consume, and how we use our time.
*The Testimony o
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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV Large Print Edition 2025-2026 (Large Type)
$26.99Original price was: $26.99.$22.94Current price is: $22.94.As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume. Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:
*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lessonTrusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.
Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:
*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel
This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.
*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation
This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.
*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James
This section contemplates a kingdom perspective regarding our responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. God instructs his people to relate in particular ways to their friends, neighbors, family, governmental structures, and even the structured rhythm of our days. He cares about how we treat our bodies, what we consume, and how we use our time.
*The Testimony o
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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV Deluxe Edition 2025-2026
$29.99Original price was: $29.99.$25.49Current price is: $25.49.As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume. Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:
*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lessonThis Deluxe Edition of SLC features the large print commentary (14-point font) and printed activity pages. Use the unique code for Logos Bible Software(R) printed in each Deluxe Commentary to access the eCommentary and a library of digital resources:
*Whole-Bible commentaries
*Bible dictionaries
*Greek and Hebrew lexicons
*Dozens of Bible translations
*PowerPoint(R) and Google Slides(TM) presentations
*Full-color visual resources
*Reproducible student activity pages
*Quarterly quizzesTrusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.
Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel
This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.
*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation
This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.
*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Dani
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Standard Lesson Commentary KJV 2025-2026
$24.99Original price was: $24.99.$21.24Current price is: $21.24.As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume. Designed for all types of Bible study, every lesson includes:
*Printed Scripture text in either KJV or NIV(R)
*Verse-by-verse commentary to explain and interpret Scripture
*Discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper reflection
*How to Say It pronunciation guide for biblical names and places
*Verbal illustrations that connect lesson themes to modern life
*Learning activities to encourage life application
*This Quarter in the Word daily Bible readings to encourage study throughout the week
*A quarterly review quiz to test comprehension of Scripture
*Free reproducible student activity pages and other helpful resources for each lessonTrusted for over 60 years, this verse-by-verse commentary will guide you in an in-depth study of the Bible. Following the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL)/Uniform Series, Standard Lesson explores new topics every year.
Deepen your understanding of Scripture in 2025-2026 with these areas of study:*Judah, From Isaiah to the Exile-Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Ezekiel
This section invites us to discover and appreciate how God, through prophets and other leaders, gave help and guidance to the people of Judah. As we study these people, we will see God’s hand at work in their lives, just as he is at work in our lives and all human affairs.
*Enduring Beliefs of the Christian Faith-Exodus, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, 2 Timothy, 1 John, Revelation
This section encourages us to meditate on the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. This study will show us that God has revealed his grace and mercy. As a result, God’s people are called to live by his standard-a standard that is often countercultural.
*Social Teachings of the Church-Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Psalms, The Gospels, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews, 1 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, James
This section contemplates a kingdom perspective regarding our responsibilities, relationships, and commitments. God instructs his people to relate in particular ways to their friends, neighbors, family, governmental structures, and even the structured rhythm of our days. He cares about how we treat our bodies, what we consume, and how we use our time.
*The Testimony of
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Counseling Through The Storm
$39.99Seasons of crisis can come without warning, and their impact is lasting. Grief and trauma can reshape our lives, our relationships, and our faith. For those walking alongside someone in a time of crisis, the path forward may seem shaky and unclear.
In Counseling through the Storm: A Guide to Treating Crisis and Trauma, licensed professional counselors and professors Brooke Osborn and Karen Roudkovski provide an in-depth, trauma-informed guide for those ministering to someone in crisis. From their years of professional and classroom experience, Osborn and Roudkovksi offer practical and sensitive guidance for mentors, ministry leaders, and counselors.
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Hybrid Congregation : A Practical Theology Of Worship For An Online Era
$25.99Can Church Really Be Hybrid?
The Hybrid Congregation is a groundbreaking exploration of how church worship practices are evolving in our digital age. Written by seasoned church musician and scholar Michael Huerter, The Hybrid Congregation guides you through a detailed account of how congregations are adapting to digital mediatization, enriched by interviews with leading scholars and practitioners. Discover vibrant online communities that thrive through digital life together, challenging traditional notions of participation and embodiment.
The Hybrid Congregation explores how technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and how it is impacting religious practices in unexpected ways. With the rise of online platforms, including social media and video conferencing tools, the concept of a physical church space is being redefined. The virtual world is now an extension of our physical reality, blurring the lines between what is considered “real” and what is not.
Whether you’re a music minister, theologian, or a curious layperson, The Hybrid Congregation invites you to rethink worship in a hybrid world, making it a must-read for anyone invested in the future of church ministry.
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We Believe Leader Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99We believe in one God. The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a six-week study of We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith by Michael Carpenter. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and weekly session goals. It is designed to be used with the book and DVD. Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter’s empowering book, We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith. Personal anecdotes and practical insights guide you to a profound connection with God. Dive into six chapters, covering the Nicene Creed sequentially, that unpack the essence of it, enriching readers” faith and deepening their understanding of Christian beliefs.
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They Like Jesus But Not The Church
$19.99Many people today, especially among emerging generations, don’t resonate with the church and organized Christianity. Some are leaving the church and others were never part of the church in the first place. Sometimes it’s because of misperceptions about the church. Yet often they are still spiritually open and fascinated with Jesus. This is a ministry resource book exploring six of the most common objects and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and Christianity. The objections come from conversations and interviews the church has had with unchurched twenty and thirty-somethings at coffee houses. Each chapter raises the objection using a conversational approach, provides the biblical answers to that objection, gives examples of how churches are addressing this objection, and concludes with follow-through projection suggestions, discussion questions, and resource listings.
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Threaded Bible Study Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Have you found your place in God’s story?
God’s story is a divine tapestry, intricately woven with intention from the beginning. Every thread connects the past, present, and future, revealing a Creator who intimately leans into your brokenness and chaos to bring redemption. From the first moments of creation, when God’s Spirit hovered over the waters, a plan full of shalom–wholeness and harmony–was set into motion. Humanity once walked in communion with God, but when we deviated from His design, sin began to unravel the beauty. Yet God’s love and plan never wavered.
Through the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic Covenants, we see God’s faithfulness and His desire to restore creation. These promises build toward fulfillment in Jesus Christ and invite us to weave our lives into God’s larger narrative.
This six-week Bible study by author and pastor Tara Beth Leach explores these sacred threads, helping you see God’s redemptive hand in your life. No matter where you are in the story, there’s a place for you in His plans for restoration and renewal.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to six streaming video teachings from Tara Beth
*Engaging and evocative group discussion questions and activities
*In-depth personal Bible study between sessions
*A leader’s guideAdd to cart4 in stock
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Multigenerational Church Crisis
$24.99Harness the strengths of every generation to create a church that endures
– open the lines of communication
– appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church
– unite in one mission to impact your community and the worldIt may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers were once part of a majority group that understood the mission of the church was to take control of our culture to halt its evils. At the same time, Christians under 50 have lived their entire lives perceiving themselves as a minority that needs to make credible their faith to a secular, pluralistic culture.
These distinct experiences and perceptions have a profound impact on the priorities different generations have for church ministry. It’s no wonder that younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities?
Backed by thorough research, this eminently practical and hopeful book from pastor and scholar Bryan Chapell shows you how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world.
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Taste And See Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Discover the Secret to Savoring Every Day.
Margaret Feinberg embarked on a global culinary and spiritual adventure to discover the truth in a simple psalm: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” The journey changed the way she read the Bible and the way she approached every meal.
Join Margaret in this deeply nourishing six-session video Bible study (video access included)–sprinkled with delicious recipes–to learn how to taste and see the goodness of God in your everyday life. Nourish your faith in these days of uncertainty and learn how God uniquely created you to flourish in his world.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (DVD also available separately).
*Scripture Memorization Flash Cards and Recipe Index.
Sessions and video run times:
1. You’re Invited to the Table (18:15)
2. Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness (20:37)
3. Chewing on the Bread of Life (20:52)
4. Savoring the Salt of the Earth (19:51)
5. Relishing the Olive and Its Oil (21:02)
6. Discovering the Liturgy of the Table (17:48)Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Sacred Marriage Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Revised And Updated (Stud
$21.99Your marriage can lead to a closer walk with God
Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God. Everything about your marriage–from the history you and your spouse create, to the love you share, to the forgiveness you both offer and seek–is filled with the capacity to help you grow in Christ’s character.
This edition of Sacred Marriage includes all-new videos from Gary. Each session has been updated to include modern research and illustrations, key biblical principles about marriage, and wisdom from Gary’s more than twenty years of teaching since its original release. You will also find a wealth of discussion questions in this study guide that will spark meaningful conversation in your group, between you and you spouse, and that you can ponder on your own.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to six streaming video sessions
*Video notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion time
*Personal/couples study for deeper reflection between sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Multigenerational Church Crisis
$83.31Harness the strengths of every generation to create a church that endures
– open the lines of communication
– appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church
– unite in one mission to impact your community and the worldIt may seem hard for younger Christians to believe that people over 50 were raised during an era when 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. These older believers were once part of a majority group that understood the mission of the church was to take control of our culture to halt its evils. At the same time, Christians under 50 have lived their entire lives perceiving themselves as a minority that needs to make credible their faith to a secular, pluralistic culture.
These distinct experiences and perceptions have a profound impact on the priorities different generations have for church ministry. It’s no wonder that younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities?
Backed by thorough research, this eminently practical and hopeful book from pastor and scholar Bryan Chapell shows you how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world.
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We Believe : How The Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith
$17.99We believe in one God. Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter’s empowering book, We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith. Personal anecdotes and practical insights guide you to a profound connection with God. Dive into six chapters, covering the Nicene Creed sequentially, that unpack the essence of it, enriching readers” faith and deepening their understanding of Christian beliefs. In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
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Beyond Church And Parachurch
$20.00Discovering New Dimensions in Faith-Based Community Work
“A welcome and needed book addressing the current tensions and opportunities. . . . Dr. Ward’s foundational book points us to a way forward. I am enthused at what this book can do to lead us as church leaders and agency leaders to a new synergy.” – Jerry E. White, international president emeritus of The Navigators, a Christian parachurch organization
In a world where the church’s relevance is often questioned, Angie Ward offers a compelling blueprint for a unified ecclesial future in Beyond Church and Parachurch. Beyond Church and Parachurch is not just a historical and theological exploration; it’s a roadmap for rethinking the very essence of Christian ministry. Whether you’re a pastor, mission leader, or nonprofit executive, you will be challenged to transcend conventional boundaries and discover the full spectrum of the church’s potential.
*Holistic Understanding: Develops a comprehensive view that integrates both traditional and emerging forms of ministry.
*Innovative Strategies: Beyond Church and Parachurch presents forward-thinking approaches to facilitate collaboration between churches and parachurch organizations.
*Inclusive Leadership: Emphasizes the importance of diverse leadership in fostering a more inclusive community.
*Practical Applications: Offers actionable insights and case studies to apply the concepts in real-world contexts.
*Future-Oriented: Focuses on long-term vision and sustainable practices for impactful ministry work.
Dive into a fresh understanding of the church in all its forms-be it campus ministries, mission agencies, or church-planting networks. Ward’s vision dismantles the silos that fragment evangelical efforts, urging us to view the church as an interconnected ecosystem of apostolic networks. This paradigm shift empowers leaders to maximize kingdom impact, fostering cooperation and collaboration across organizations. With practical insights and visionary guidance, Beyond Church and Parachurch equips Christian leaders to serve a world in need with renewed purpose and unity. Transform your ministry approach and join a movement that redefines what it means to be the church.
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Gospel Driven Church
$24.99Many evangelical churches face the problem of the open “back door”–even as new people arrive, older members are leaving, looking for something else. Combined with this problem is the discipleship deficit, the difficult truth that most evangelicals are not reaching the unchurched at the rates they think they are. In fact, many of the metrics that we often “count” in the church to highlight success really don’t tell us the full story of a church’s spiritual state. Things like attendance, decisions, dollars, and experiences can tell us something about a church, but not everything.
To cultivate a spiritually healthy church we need a shift in our metrics–a “grace-shift” that prioritizes the work of God in the lives of people over numbers and dollars. Are people growing in their esteem for Jesus? Is there a dogged devotion to the Bible as the ultimate authority for life? Is there a growing interest in theology and doctrine? A discernible spirit of repentance? And perhaps most importantly, is there evident love for God and for our neighbors in the congregation?
Leading a church culture to shift from numerical success to the metrics of grace can be costly, but leaders who have conviction, courage, and commitment can lead while avoiding some of the landmines that often destroy churches. Wilson includes diagnostic questions that will help leaders measure–and lead team transparency in measuring as a group–the relative spiritual health of their church, as well as a practical prescriptive plan for implementing this metric-measuring strategy without becoming legalistic.
Most attractional church models can lean heavily on making changes to the weekend worship gatherings. And while some of these changes can be good, thriving grace-focused churches are driven by a commitment to the gospel, allowing the gospel to inform and shape the worship service and the various ministries of the church.
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Every Thought Captive Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guid
$21.99Are your thoughts leading you toward transformation or conformity? Are they building you up or tearing you down? Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? In Every Thought Captive, you will explore a topic crucial for your spiritual growth: the battle for your mind. In Romans 12:2, we read these words: “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Just like molten glass, our lives are constantly being shaped and molded by the thoughts we think.
Join pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman for a five-session journey where you will learn to actively and intentionally challenge your thoughts. This isn’t a study on the power of positive thinking–or how you have the power to change your life–but about learning how God made your brain. He will transform your life as you learn to take every thought captive and submit it to the truth of his Word.
This study guide includes:
*Individual access to five streaming video sessions
*Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
*Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
*A guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Reason For Church
$22.99Original price was: $22.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99.Rediscover the goodness and beauty of the Body of Christ.
The evangelical church is hemorrhaging. Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in the last 25 years alone, and multiple generations have been raised to believe the most spiritual thing they can do is follow God by following their heart – right out of the church. Yet, this shift is happening right as society is hitting record levels of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. In The Reason for Church, pastor Brad Edwards connects the dots of our current church crisis and provides compelling reasons to come back.
In part 1, Edwards shows how individualistic beliefs make church implausible and compromise our spiritual formation:
*Marketplace logic and consumeristic approaches to discipleship
*Intuitional spirituality and therapy speak
*Social media’s distortion of what is true, good, and beautiful
*Performative politics and culture wars
*Virtuous victimhood, the decline of trust, and the rise of powerThese chapters show why individualism won’t satisfy and can’t provide the refuge it promises.
In part 2, Edwards uses personal examples, church history, non-Western expressions of faith, and Scripture to show how the church is our existentially satisfying alternative to individualism. Equipped with an institutionally robust vision, we will rediscover the church as God’s spiritual greenhouse where soul-tired sojourners and lonely exiles are restored and repurposed for life in the world.
The Reason for Church offers an honest-yet-hopeful vision for church as a necessary institution. With radical individualism tearing us apart, we need compelling reasons to fall back in love with Christ’s bride, now more than ever.
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Care : Loving Your Church By Walking Through Life Together
$16.99Jesus commands his disciples to love one another and promises that “by this everyone will know that you are my disciples” (John 13:35). But what does genuine care for those in our church family look like?
This warm, practical book by Dwayne Bond goes beyond specific pastoral-care roles and responsibilities, and explores how all church members can love and care for one another in the rhythms of ordinary life.
In response to Jesus’ great love for us and the example he set, readers will explore how to honor one another, serve one another and bear each other’s burdens, as they seek to walk together as a family in the midst of a divided culture. They will see that following Jesus’ command to love one another deeply and practically will bring great joy as well as commending the gospel to those around them, as people see lives changed from the inside out.
This wonderful resource is not only a useful tool for church care teams but for every church member as each is encouraged to play his or her part in making people feel cared for and connected to the church family.
There are discussion questions with action steps at the end of every chapter, making this book ideal to read as a small group or even as a whole church. Bulk deals and free downloadable worksheets are available.
This is one of the books in the new Love Your Church series, which is being written by a collection of Bible teachers from Acts29. It is designed to inspire every church member to love their church in practical ways by casting a biblical vision of what it means to be a local community of God’s family. The series will explore what it means to belong, to welcome, to gather, to care, to serve and to honor one another, and to witness and send people out to spread the gospel. Choose the resources that cover the areas most helpful to your particular church-family needs.
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Anxious For Nothing Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99God Has a Cure for Your Worries
Do you feel weighed down with worry? Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Are irrational fears your constant companion? Could you just use some calm?
In this five-session video Bible study (video access included), bestselling author Max Lucado explores God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4-8.
As you follow this prescription–celebrating God’s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditating on good things–you will experience God’s peace. This is a peace that “transcends all understanding” and will help you reframe the way you look at your fears.
While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. You can talk yourself off the ledge and view bad news through the lens of God’s sovereignty.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises.
*An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).
Sessions and video run times:
1. Rejoice in the Lord Always (20:45)
2. Let Your Gentleness Be Evident to All (20:12)
3. Present Your Requests to God (20:44)
4. The Peace of God Will Guard Your Heart (21:34)
5. Meditate on These Things (21:21)Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Titus Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99The gospel that saves us for all eternity is the same gospel that transforms us day-by-day. Knowing, believing, and living out the truths of the gospel changes not only our lives, but our homes, churches, and culture as well. This is how the gospel of grace is put on display for all to see.
In this 8-session Bible study, Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless team up to explore every verse of Paul’s letter to his friend Titus. You’ll see the essential connection between right belief and right character and the way both testify to the goodness of the gospel. And you’ll be reminded that our world will be attracted to the gospel when they see?its?beauty?displayed in us.
Features:?
*Learn from two authors teaching from two different seasons of life
*8 video teaching sessions, approximately 25-30 minutes, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
*7 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 8 group sessions?
*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
Video Sessions:
*Session 1: Introduction (18:37)-In the Session 1 video, Courtney and Hunter set the foundation for the study on Titus. They define discipleship, discuss the method of study, talk about the importance of context, and introduce the memory passage. They also remind us that we stand in the stream of gospel proclamation and must pass on the baton of faith.
*Session 2: Entrusting the Gospel (21:39)-Hunter and Courtney dig into the first four verses of Titus in this Session 2 video teaching. They will point out how these verses foreshadow and give us an overview of the whole message of this letter. They will also walk us through the memory passage a little more closely.
*Session 3: Holding to the Gospel (28:17)-The video teaching for Session 3 focuses on Titus 1:5-9. Courtney and Hunter discuss the importance of being part of the local church and how vital it is for the local church to have godly leadership. They dig into the list of characteristics church leaders are to embody and how we also are to model Christ-like character. The session closes with ideas on how we can love and support our leaders in the local church.
*Session 4: Guarding the Gospel (26:04)-In the Session 4 teaching, Hunter and Courtney discuss the false teaching and false teachers Paul warned Titus about in 1:10-16. They emphasize that to combat false teaching, we have to know and love the real thing, the truth of the gospel. They also explain what it
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Flourishing Family Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99A six-session study to equip, empower, and help you feel less alone in your parenting journey.
What does the Bible actually say about parenting? How do we establish a Jesus-centered foundation for our family– and get our children to actually listen to us?
If you’re lost in the sea of parenting advice, you aren’t alone. Created for individual or small group use, Dr. David and Amanda Erickson guide Christian parents on their journey to confidently disciple and develop their children–without relying on threats and punishment.
Each session includes:
*Extended teaching on the theology and principles from The Flourishing Family along with ideas back by neuroscience
*Helps parents examine popular parenting methods such as gentle parenting through a Gospel lens
*Practical exercises and invitations to infuse peace into your family relationships, practices, and behaviors
*Discussion questions for reflection or for fostering community of like-minded parents
*Introductory video available for streaming
In the midst of the chaos inherent to parenting, Jesus invites us to be anchored to His peace. He remains undisturbed by spills and messes, unruffled by sibling disagreements, and non-anxious about our internal struggles. In The Flourishing Family Study Guide, discover how to parent with grace and patience, peace and purpose.
Streaming videos for each session also available (sold separately)
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Abingdon Worship Annual 2026
$32.99The go-to worship planning resource for all who plan weekly worship.
The Abingdon Worship Annual 2026 is a practical, lectionary-based resource for leaders responsible for planning worship. This thoughtful sourcebook offers a weekly theme with meaningful prayers and fresh litanies following a traditional order of Christian worship: Invitation and Gathering Proclamation and Response Thanksgiving and Communion Sending Forth Liturgies and prayers are also included for special days, including New Year’s Day, Ascension Day, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve.
The Annual includes helpful reminders for Christian-year planning including liturgical colors and a scripture index. The authors also provide in-depth guidance and practical ideas for this new age of worship, helping readers understand and weigh their options for worshiping in digital spaces and unconventional places.
The Abingdon Worship Annual 2026 is a must-have sourcebook offering countless opportunities for planning meaningful and insightful worship.
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Clients Guide To Therapy
$18.00Get the most from your counseling experience with tips from an expert Christian counselor.
Deciding to meet with a professional counselor is a major step for personal mental health. But what comes next? Some people are unsure how the therapy process works, some have had negative experiences, and some simply want to know they’re benefiting as much as possible from the time and resources they invest.
In this accessible, information-packed guide, Christian psychologist Terri Watson provides an expert’s perspective on how to get the most out of your counseling experience. Readers will find a wealth of wisdom, including:
*advice for looking into options for counseling
*how to find a counselor who’s a good fit
*what to expect during and after counseling
*how to get the most out of your sessions and the therapy process
*expert tips on mental health care
*insights on the role of faith and common questions Christians askFor any Christian considering or receiving clinical mental health care, as well as mental health professionals and those who make referrals, The Client’s Guide to Therapy is an encouraging and helpful companion.
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9 Asks : Creating Safer And More Courageous Spaces
$3.25Kimberly Brazwell’s concept of the “nine asks” lays out the practical expectations we should bring to communal engagement and explains how healing from trauma is the responsibility of communities, not simply individuals.
Organizations have a responsibility to ensure that people who come there to work, worship, or volunteer won’t experience harm.
Creating a safe space is easier said than done. People bring to their organizations their own personal and communal trauma, and others may bring assumptions and behaviors that cause further hurt and offense. Kimberly Danielle’s concept of the “nine asks” lays out the practical expectations we should bring to communal engagement and explains how healing from trauma is the responsibility of communities, not simply individuals.
Among the nine asks are:
*Be honest and vulnerable
*Respect boundaries
*Offer no judgment
*Maintain confidentiality
*Respect the process of learning the right language
*Take the time to listen firstWith Danielle’s explanation of these principles-supported by stories and examples from the myriad teams she has coached-your church, nonprofit, or business will be well equipped to create a culture that truly supports and empowers people to be their best, healthiest selves.
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Heart Of A Chaplain Second Edition
$32.99Chaplains go where others will not or cannot go. As culture changes and becomes more secular, chaplains have become society’s new “pastors.” Chaplains fulfill a sacred calling to accompany and provide professional support and spiritual nurture for everyone in their distinctive secular communities, which authorize and hold them accountable. A chaplain’s ministry requires specialized knowledge, competencies, and an understanding of its unique opportunities and challenges. With forty-four contributors, the second edition of The Heart of a Chaplain thoroughly examines what a chaplain is along with the foundations, uniqueness, and professional qualifications of chaplaincy. This book surveys six major chaplain categories, revealing the rich diversity of ministry. In addition to a mentoring tool and an extensive resource section, this second edition adds reflection questions, case studies, and several additional chapters, including a brief survey on the global nature of chaplaincy. The “memorable moments” of chaplains will leave you laughing or crying with joy.
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AI Shepherds And Electric Sheep
$83.31Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings–from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology?
In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O’Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing–and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O’Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations.
AI can write a generic three-point sermon, but it cannot replace an authentic encounter between humans and the divine. In a time of cultural confusion, O’Callaghan and Hoffman encourage readers to embrace the clarity found in the gospel.
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Freedom To Heal
$45.00A Practitioner’s Guide to Caring for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, there is no easy road to healing. Yet there is hope for true freedom-to thrive, to love others, and to love God.
Tammy Schultz, Hannah Estabrook, and Adam David Dell have written a go-to resource for faith-based practitioners caring for survivors of sexual abuse. Drawing from their personal experiences and work with survivors, the authors discuss the integration of theology and mental health practices and the healing pathways of the counseling journey. They also incorporate current research into each chapter, offering evidence-based, practical guidance. This book:
*reflects on biblical trauma narratives that show God’s concern for survivors;
*helps counselors and caregivers compassionately comprehend survivors’ experiences;
*suggests evidence-based therapeutic approaches and practices that address individualized needs;
*addresses vicarious traumatization and sustainable practices for clinicians and caregivers; and
*recommends interventions and resources to equip practitioners with next steps.
While every client’s experience is unique, there are common themes and challenges practitioners must understand as they craft personalized treatments. Freedom to Heal is an honest, compassionate guide for therapists, medical professionals, pastoral counselors, and others who endeavor to journey with trauma survivors.
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Understanding Trauma : A Biblical Introduction For Church Care
$16.99Many of us long to serve and be there for those who are suffering from trauma, but we don’t know how to do so in a way that is caring and helpful.
This book enables Christians, and especially pastors, elders and ministry leaders, to understand what trauma is, and how it affects people, including their experience of church, so that we can lovingly support those who are suffering from it.
Author Steve Midgley trained as a psychiatrist before being ordained, served as Vicar of Christ Church Cambridge for 18 years and is now the Executive Director of Biblical Counselling UK. He writes with wisdom and compassion to summarize current understanding in this area, gives a biblical perspective, and makes lots of practical suggestions about how churches can be sensitive to, and be there for, those who have experienced trauma.
This book will help whole church communities to help and care for those who are struggling with trauma.
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AI Shepherds And Electric Sheep
$24.99Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings–from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology?
In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O’Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing–and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O’Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations.
AI can write a generic three-point sermon, but it cannot replace an authentic encounter between humans and the divine. In a time of cultural confusion, O’Callaghan and Hoffman encourage readers to embrace the clarity found in the gospel.
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Jazz Of Preaching 20th Anniversary Edition (Anniversary)
$22.99Learn to preach from your soul!
What if preachers were as contagiously joyful in their preaching as Louis Armstrong was in his playing and singing? As rich in their sermonic renderings as Sarah Vaughn was in her virtuosic vocals? As honest about heartache as Billie Holiday every time she sang the blues? As alluringly clear as the voice of Ella Fitzgerald? As tenaciously uninhibited in the action of creating as Duke Ellington?
This may be too much ask, even of persons who are “called by God.” However, as Kirk Byron Jones demonstrates, preaching can be enhanced by an understanding of the inner dynamics of jazz. The forms, rules, and styles of jazz can inform one’s practice of preaching, and its simultaneous structure and spontaneity can help preachers better understand their own art.
In his classic text for students and practitioners, Jones explains how preaching is dramatically improved with the application of key elements of jazz, including innovation, improvisation, rhythm, call and response, honesty about heartache, and delight. This 20th Anniversary Edition includes a new element?preaching from your genuine soul. Chapters include instruction and exercises for applying the jazz elements to preaching preparation and performance. This edition also includes an Introduction, in which the author sets the context for the new material and articulates his conviction that this approach to preaching is needed now more than ever.
The Jazz of Preaching introduces the rich and rewarding possibilities that arise when preachers tap into their own creativity?and their own soul–when constructing and delivering the sermon.
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Worship Old And New (Revised)
$22.99A reexamination of the actual practice of worship that goes beyond the merely academic to provide a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and the congregation.
The most effective approach to worship is one that blends historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Worship Old and New is a scholarly, up-to-date, and thought-provoking resource for anyone serious about exploring worship and how to bring about a worship renewal in the church.
Now reformatted and updated for an easier, more logical approach to worship theology, this revised edition is divided into four major sections, addressing:
*The biblical foundation of worship–found in the Old and New Testaments as well as the early Christian movement.
*The biblical theology of worship–how worship is an enactment of the Gospel.
*A brief history of worship–from ancient and medieval, to twentieth-century renewal.
*An overview of how worship is practiced–from content and structure, to the role of music and art.
New information is incorporated into each section to give you a better grasp of the biblical themes of worship, a deeper understanding of Old Testament customs, and a solid grounding in modern-day renewal movements.
This book is ideal for ministerial, classroom, and congregational settings.
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Experience Jesus Really Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Gu
$21.99Embark on a spiritual journey to cut through the murk of modern life and rediscover a deeply experiential relationship with Jesus Christ.
Do you feel like you’re living your day-to-day at a distance from the rich and nourishing intimacy with God that you long for?
The Christian life is meant to be experiential. Our faith is meant to be felt. It should fill us with wonder. And yet we live in a world of weary, skeptical pragmatism. Our digital age has conditioned us to expect immediate answers and crippled our ability to entertain mystery and experience the healing power of Jesus.
In this this five-session video Bible study (video access included), John Eldredge shows you how to develop deep, everyday habits–rooted in ancient Christian practices–that will help restore your faith and experience real intimacy with God.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).
Sessions and video run times:
1. What Children and Mystics Know (22:30)
2. The Refuge of God (20:30)
3. Love and Truth as Refuge (19:00)
4. Jesus: The Integrating Center of All Things (22:30)
5. The Wonders of God’s Kingdom (23:00)Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
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Live Free Bible Study Book With Video Access
$21.99We long for peace, to have lives marked by freedom from difficulty and pain. We look to countless places to fill this need-our possessions, relationships, intellect, spirituality, political affiliations, and so on. But, by relying on these things for freedom, we unintentionally make them our savior instead of Christ. This exchange leaves us enslaved to a false gospel and to the very things we hoped would set us free.
In this 8-session study on the book of Galatians, author and Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson reveals that the struggle to fully embrace our freedom in Christ is not a new problem. Walking verse-by-verse through Paul’s letter, Elizabeth highlights how this letter teaches us that in the gospel alone do we gain what we desire-freedom from sin and freedom to experience true peace, living the abundant life Jesus offers.
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*7 weeks of personal study to be completed between 8 group sessions
*8 videos, approximately 30 minutes per session, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
*Charts, maps, and bonus content to enhance your experience
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Preaching In A New Key
$28.00An Expository Preaching Guidebook for Post-Christian Communities
Preaching must connect with its hearers. As the perception of the pastor has changed in recent years, and as congregations battle with increasing doubt, preaching appealing solely to rationality doesn’t resonate in the same way as it once did. Post-Christian generations find themselves looking less for a charismatic authority figure and more for healthy leaders who are relationally connected to their neighborhood.
Scholar and pastor Mark Glanville provides a fresh look into the art of crafting sermons for post-Christian contexts. In Preaching in a New Key, he teaches the craft of Christ-centered expository preaching from the ground up. Writing for both new and experienced pastors, Glanville recognizes that it is time for us to reset our compasses.
Bringing together elements that are too often apart, Preaching in a New Key teaches expository preaching integrated with creativity, cultural discernment, pastoral health, justice, missiology, and more. Filled with helpful resources for seminary students and pastors alike, this book includes:
*Helpful visual aids to help prepare for writing a sermon
*Guides for how to structure a sermon
*Examples that show how to implement preaching practicesPreaching in a New Key offers a practical and refreshing vision for crafting sermons that are sustainable for the pastor and resonant with communities.
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Heart Of The Preacher
$18.99“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching.” –1 Timothy 4:16
*Understand the greatest threats to your preaching
*Identify common tests of your character
*Learn gospel-based habits that guard your heartPreachers cannot separate themselves from their preaching. Every time a preacher proclaims the word, something of themselves is also delivered to the congregation–for better or worse.
In The Heart of the Preacher, Rick Reed draws from over three decades of preaching experience to emphasize how preachers must prepare their hearts before they are ready to preach. Sermon preparation involves more than mere technical steps. Preachers are people. Exhaustion, discouragement, insecurity, and more threaten a preacher’s character, and thus their preaching. Reed equips pastors with practices and habits to face these threats. Preachers must guard their lives so that their teaching will be accompanied by the fruit of the Spirit.
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From The Ground Up
$14.99Do you feel lonely or lost in your pastoral ministry?
Do you feel like you’re doing all the hardest work of ministry and none of the fun stuff you used to dream about?
Do you wonder if you’re even called to the ministry anymore?
If any of these questions feel relatable, join Dwight M. Gunter II on a parable-style journey through the theological process of building a missional church From the Ground Up. Whether you’re entering a new church context or trying to restore life to an existing congregation, Gunter’s methodology offers practical hope. Employing a lighthearted tone and following the hypothetical protagonist Pastor Daniel, From the Ground Up guides readers through the theological foundations that should support any ministry endeavor. Gunter’s creative approach will remind seasoned pastors and teach new pastors how to lead thriving ministries that contribute to God’s mission in the world.
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Nobodys Perfect : Redefining Sin And Mistakes In Adolescent Christian Educa
$35.00Adolescents, like everyone else, make mistakes. However, religious educators Cynthia L. Cameron, Lakisha R. Lockhart-Rusch, and Emily A. Peck argue that some youths are born with the privilege of making mistakes in ways that others often are not. They also argue that many Christian education practices that guide our understandings of mistake-making are shaped by gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, and race in ways that disenfranchise some adolescents.
In response, Cameron, Lockhart-Rusch, and Peck curate a much-needed conversation that helps religious educators accompany adolescents and better understand mistakes based on a theological framework that names adolescents as fundamentally good. The result is an edited volume that explores ways educators can walk with adolescents so that youth can learn from their mistakes and grow without misunderstanding all mistakes as sin. Together, these essays seed a theology of adolescent goodness that’s rooted in a liberative Christian theological anthropology.
Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative research, Nobody’s Perfect offers nuanced and robust definitions of what a mistake is, apart from definitions of sin. The book also explores the challenges of talking about mistake-making and sin with adolescents within religious institutional contexts that shape policy, pastoral practice, and ministry orientations. Finally, the book presents youths’ own voices about how they understand and process what mistake-making looks like in the contexts in which they live and learn.
Nobody’s Perfect is for Christian educators who serve either in the academy or in congregational settings. The book well serves educators who recognize the various cultural and developmental challenges adolescents face when their church communities. The book also offers tools to help such church leaders attend to religious education spaces with a renewed theology that can root a more liberative experience of religious education.
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