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Emerging Sexual Identities
$21.99A thoughtful and orthodox approach to the sexual identity questions of today’s youth
According to a recent Gallup Poll, 20.8% of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ+. As youth culture continues to evolve around sexual identity, Christian leaders, parents, and counselors need practical guidance for ministry and care. Emerging Sexual Identities offers a measured Christian response to the diverse sexual identities that are embraced by an increasing number of adolescents and explains how these identities function in the lives of today’s youth.
Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky bring significant clinical and ministry experience to this timely resource. This comprehensive guide provides:
– clear explanations – help for understanding the new language and categories of sexual identities;
– research-based insights – grounded in clinical experience and current data on Gen Z sexual identity trends;
– practical tools – actionable strategies for pastors, youth workers, counselors, and parents;
– Orthodox Christian perspective – maintains biblical foundations while offering compassionate engagement;
– cultural context – explains how queer theory and cultural shifts have shaped today’s identity landscape;
– relational approach – focuses on accompanying youth through their personal stories and questions; and
– real-world application – addresses actual controversies and challenges in ministry settings.
The book focuses on accompanying, engaging, and ministering to teens navigating diverse sexual identities in the 21st century.
Whether you’re a pastor seeking to understand youth culture, a parent walking alongside your teenager, or a counselor working with LGBTQ+ youth, this book equips Christians with the wisdom and tools needed to minister effectively in today’s complex sexual identity culture.
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Matthew For You
$17.99“Matthew’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, Israel’s Messiah and the hope of all nations. If you are a Christian, this is the story of your Savior-King. Matthew’s Gospel is something of a training manual to show you how you can live within this wonderful story.”
Unpacking the Gospel, pastor and theologian Tim Chester helps readers to follow the contours of Matthew’s writing, seeing how Jesus fulfils the Old Testament, what membership of his kingdom looks like in our lives, and how the hope of Jesus is for the whole of the world.
God’s Word For You resources are accessible commentaries. They are designed for devotional reading or teaching prep, or to help you dig deeper into the Bible. Each commentary offers expository reflections on a book of the Bible and includes straightforward insights into history, culture and more.
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Pastoral Confessions : The Healing Path To Faithful Ministry
$19.97Discover how personal vulnerability can revitalize your soul, ministry, and church
*A timely and unexpectedly honest exploration of pastoral sin
*Learn to identify the root causes of pastoral sin, embrace the practice of confession, and find healing in forgiveness
*Helps pastors maintain an open and honest relationships with themselves, God, an their congregations to facilitate repentance and restoration
Many pastors are tempted to conceal their sin rather than risk vulnerability or disqualification from ministry. But this is spiritually dangerous, for both the pastor and the church. Unconfessed sin leads to guilt, shame, exhaustion, and loneliness. Instead, God invites pastors to confess, repent, and be healed, just like every other Christian.
With great vulnerability and refreshing honesty, Jamin Goggin writes of those temptations and sins that uniquely plague the pastoral vocation. He shows pastors how to integrate regular confession to God and others, leading to a more hopeful, fruitful, and virtuous life and ministry.
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Justice Of Jesus
$19.99The history of the Western church is stained by injustice. The impulse to resist justice and look the other way has harmed the church and the people it aims to serve. But a different future is possible.
In The Justice of Jesus, Joash Thomas surveys the history of injustice and colonization in the Global South at the hands of the Western church. He shows that in addition to harming colonized peoples, colonization has limited Western Christians’ understanding of the gospel, leading us to devalue the pursuit of justice for our neighbors on the margins.
A St. Thomas Christian born and raised in India, Thomas reflects on his experience in churches across denominations in both the Global South and the Global North. He challenges the status quo, examines beliefs that keep the church from pursuing liberation and wholeness, and explores the relationship of justice to our budgets, pulpits, and theology.
The Justice of Jesus is both a prophetic diagnosis and a hopeful prognosis. Readers will be encouraged with fresh ideas for prioritizing justice through prayer, partnerships, and advocating for the vulnerable in their communities and around the world.
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When Hurting People Come To Church
$22.99People are hurting at a scale we’ve never seen. They’re dealing with an onslaught of issues like anxiety, grief, mental illness, family troubles, and hopelessness. Pastors and counselors can’t see everyone in need. This book can help.
Based on national research with more than 2,000 church leaders, social researcher and bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn and psychologist and professor Dr. James Sells show how this is the church’s moment -and present a tested vision that is already thriving in churches of every size across the country!
We have an incredible opportunity to bring healing to the hurting, take the load off of the already-too-busy pastor and counselor, and grow healthy church communities of care–for now and many years to come.
Today, we face a dramatic rise in every psychological and spiritual need, just as affordable counseling solutions are more difficult to find. For perspective, 25 million people–more than the population of Florida–are not getting help for severe anxiety alone. Enter the church and millions of Christian lay people who understand brokenness, grace, and the power of relationship.
In every community, the church has the opportunity to be a key place people go for help . In fact, church growth experts describe this type of church care ministry as the evangelism, discipleship, and church growth method of the 21st century.
This book will share how this works, and equip you as a busy leader to:
*understand the mental health crisis in your community
*raise up motivated lay people within the church to help address the spiritual and emotional needs of the hurting
*partner with counselors and other mental health professionals most effectively
*organize the church’s time and resources to reach the most people, while freeing you to step in where you are most needed
*grow your outreach to your community
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet people’s needs, grow your people, and grow your church.
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Your Journey From Broken To Blessed
$18.99Why didn’t they love me? And am I still not worth loving?
Growing up without experiencing loving parental attachment leaves lasting pain. Moving past the hurt can seem impossible when unanswered questions linger and the effects of brokenness in your family remain. But even if you never experienced a loving relationship with your parents, you can receive the emotional and spiritual healing you crave.
In Your Journey from Broken to Blessed, John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg, authors of The Blessing, offer guidance on how to break negative emotional cycles and provide practical steps toward healing, hope, and receiving the blessing you never experienced before. Discover how to recognize and affirm your worth, find freedom from past hurt, and know forgiveness by experiencing God’s love and blessing.
This helpful book includes:
*Engaging true stories to demonstrate key points,
*Practical steps toward healing and wholeness,
*A month-long action plan to receive, give, and live the Blessing.Find healing, grace, and empowerment to end the negative emotional cycle and instead, experience God’s love and blessing, then share it with others!
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Way Of Wisdom Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$41.65The book of Proverbs describes godly wisdom as a path that leads to life and flourishing. It also warns of the folly of worldly wisdom as a path that leads to the grave. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. How often do we call to mind the wisdom found in the sayings of Proverbs to shed light on the path before us? How relevant do we even believe these ancient words are to our modern world?
In The Way of Wisdom – Bible Study Book with Video Access, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.
Video Sessions:
*Session One: Introduction | The Beginning of Wisdom (36:28)-Join authors Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor for a conversation about what godly wisdom is, what it looks like to be a wise woman, and what role the book of Proverbs has played in their lives.
*Session Two: Two Paths, Two Women (47:17)-Jen Wilkin teaches on Proverbs 1-9, the opening chapters to the book of Proverbs. These chapters build the framework for the book and introduce readers to Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly, two figurative women used to teach the benefit of pursuing wisdom and the peril of rejecting it.
*Session Three: Wisdom in Our Words (28:16)-Ruth Chou Simons teaches on walking the way of wisdom in our words. The way of wisdom in our words isn’t a self-help program to get us what we want or to make others like us; it’s an alignment with God’s character, for His glory and our good.
*Session Four: Wisdom in Friendship and Neighborliness (36:56)-Kelly Minter teaches on walking the way of wisdom in our relationships with friends and neighbors. She draws connections between the principles in the book of Proverbs and the New Testament commands to extend to others compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
*Session Five: Wisdom at Home (35:30)-Adrienne Camp hosts a conversation with Courtney Doctor, Ruth Chou Simons, and Jen Wilkin on walking the way of wisdom at home. Conversat
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Anxious Generation Goes To Church
$19.99A new generation is going to church. But is the church ready?
Church consultant and researcher, Thom Rainer, believes God is at work in this generation, and he believes that this moment in time has created unique opportunities for churches to grow, thrive, and revive.
The culture is at inflection point. Nearly two-thirds of Gen Zers reported experiencing at least one mental health problem in the past two years. This statistic was lower for all older generations, including Millennials (51%), Gen Xers (29%) and Boomers (14%). Gen Z is the loneliest generation of Americans, lacking deep relationships and offline connection. Sixty-eight percent of Gen Z feel like nobody knows them well. That is one reason why this generation is called the anxious generation. Researchers have identified everything from social media to pandemic lockdowns as the prime culprit of why Gen Z is struggling with issues like mental illness more than other generations.
Thom Rainer views the church as God’s Plan A for helping this generation discover their true calling and thrive in a purposeful and genuine faith community. In this book, Thom explores research that reveals that the anxious generation is yearning for meaningful community and is waiting to be invited in.
The Anxious Generation Goes to Church
*presents research on the anxious generation that engenders hope for the future of the church
*describes the unique challenges for the anxious generation as well as their dreams and goals
*provides strategy and inspiration for church leaders who want to prepare believers to
provide help and hopeWith the unique challenges of our times, the anxious generation needs the church more than ever. Is your church ready?
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Zondervan 2026 Pastors Annual
$24.99Countless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor’s Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its contents as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach.
The Zondervan 2026 Pastor’s Annual supplies you with:
*Morning and evening services for every Sunday of the year
*Sermon topics and texts fully indexed
*Definitive and usable sermon outlines
*Devotionals and Bible studies for midweek services
*Fresh and applicable illustrations
*Appropriate hymn selections
*Special-day services for church and civil calendars
*Meditations on Lord’s Supper observance
*Wedding ceremonies and themes
*Funeral messages and Scriptures
*Basic pastoral ministry helps
*Messages for children and young people
*Offertory prayersAdd to cart1 in stock
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Ministry Answer Book For Pastors
$18.99Practical guidance on more than fifty aspects of everyday church ministry life
– quick-reference guide
– easy-to-navigate Q&A format
– answers to (almost) every question you haveNo matter what your education, no amount of schooling can prepare a pastor for a so-called “typical” day of ministry. Pastors are teachers, counselors, evangelists, and cheerleaders. They are a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear. They’re CEOs and janitors. Sometimes all in a 24-hour period. And somewhere in the midst of all that, there’s a sermon to prepare.
Where is a busy pastor to turn for help when a new situation or problem arises? The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors is your quick-reference guide to (almost) everything you need to know to lead your church. Organized in an easy-to-navigate Q&A format, this must-have resource from trusted church consultant and author Gary L. McIntosh is destined to be your well-worn, dog-eared, go-to guide for when you run into an unforeseen or unfamiliar problem, including:
– decision-making
– starting and leaving a ministry
– weddings, funerals, and hospital visitation
– outreach training
– budgeting
– working with a church board
– holding effective meetings
– recruiting and delegating
– staff development
– discipleship
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Witness : Loving Your Church By Sharing The Gospel
$16.99“And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” (Romans 10:14)
Each one of us came to saving faith in Jesus and was brought into God’s family because of faithful witnesses sharing the gospel message. And so, it’s our privilege as the church to keep on telling others this amazing news!
This book gives readers practical, biblical wisdom on how to share the gospel in a compassionate and winsome way. Using many real-life examples, Jonathan K. Dodson encourages readers to live in a manner that draws people to the truth and beauty of Christ. And to proclaim the gospel with a natural ease that speaks into the lives of the people we meet. Together with your church family, you can feel confident in reaching the community through effective Spirit-filled evangelism, underlined with confident, persistent prayer.
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Book Of Daniel Bible Study
$11.99How do you faithfully follow the Lord while living in a place and culture opposed to the very things of God? That’s precisely the question Daniel faced.
In this six-session Bible study on the book of Daniel, you’ll see how Daniel resisted the pressure to comply and demonstrated godly wisdom, faith, and perseverance. With charts, maps, and other visual aids, this Bible study explores the life of Daniel in Babylon and his prophetic visions in which earthly rulers and heavenly powers collide.
The book of Daniel is a fascinating mix of narrative about Daniel’s life in exile and his prophecies about coming kingdoms and the end times. There’s much more to the book of Daniel than the lion’s den story! Be encouraged through Daniel’s life of faithful prayer as he looked forward to the future hope of all God’s people.
Rose Visual Bible Studies are packed with full-color visuals that show key information at a glance! With their easy-to-use format-read it, know it, explore it, and live it-these six-week inductive Bible studies are perfect for gaining a deeper insight into God’s Word.
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Parables Of Jesus Bible Study
$11.99Why did Jesus teach in parables, and why are they sometimes difficult to understand? The disciples asked these questions in Jesus’s day, and today we find ourselves wondering the same. In this six-session study, you’ll find answers to these questions and many more. Using charts and other visual aids, this Bible study explores what the following parables teach us about God, judgment, redemption, right living, and the kingdom of God:
*The Vineyard Workers (Matthew 20:1-16),
*The Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46),
*The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Lost Son (Luke 15),
*The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37),
*The Growing Seed and The Mustard Seed (Mark 4:26-34).Readers will enjoy answering thought-provoking study questions to deepen their knowledge of each passage, then learn the fascinating cultural and historical context surrounding each parable. Life application questions will help them ponder how these parables impact their own spiritual lives. This excellent study will bring a deeper understanding of Jesus’s parables to believers of all faith levels.
Rose Visual Bible Studies are packed with full-color visuals that show key information at a glance! With their easy-to-use format–read it, know it, explore it, and live it–these six-week inductive Bible studies are perfect for gaining deeper insight into God’s Word.
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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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Boyds Commentary 2025-2026 Edition
$28.872025-2026 Boyd’s Commentary is a resource for planning and preparation for pastors, directors, teachers, students, or anyone searching for a deeper relationship with Christ. It follows the International Uniform Sunday School Lesson Outline from the National Council of Churches, and it is filled with scholarly, yet practical descriptions and exposition for modern Christians. Readers will find Boyd’s Commentary useful in their search for increased wisdom and theological insight (Proverbs 4:7) for walking in the way of Christ. This commentary starts September 1, 2025 and ends on August 31, 2026.
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Standard Lesson Commentary NIV Large Print Edition 2025-2026 (Large Type)
$26.99As 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 2025-2026
$24.99As 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)
$26.99As 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 2025-2026
$24.99As 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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Daring Joy Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$33.31Joy can feel risky. When you’ve experienced pain of any kind, it can feel easier not to dream than to be disappointed, or not to hope than to be left heartbroken. If you ever feel like it’s safer not to embrace joy at all than to hold something that might break, you’re not alone. Thankfully, the Bible paints a different picture-one that gives you the courage to hold on to joy regardless of your circumstances.
In this 7-session Bible study, Nicole Zasowski draws from her experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist to point you to the enduring joy Jesus promises. Through the examples of six women in the Bible who model both the vulnerability of joy and the power of celebration, you’ll see that God longs for you to embrace abundant joy! Don’t miss out on your beautiful, God-given life because you’re busy preparing for the worst.
Session One: Introduction (16:19)-Join Nicole Zasowski as she sets out on the quest to find the courage to practice daring joy. In this introductory video, Nicole shares how years of trial and struggle made her suspicious of joy. But in the Bible, we find a completely different story-a story that opposes the fear that often accompanies our joy and offers us a playbook for how to practice this joy in all circumstances.
Session Two: Eve: Trusting God’s Joy (19:17)-In this video, Nicole examines how important joy is to God’s mission and how central it is to His character, as evident from the very beginning of the Bible when Eve enjoyed the perfect joy of relationship with God in the garden. We experience the fullness of joy when we believe God loves us and put our trust in Him.
Session Three: Sarah: The Vulnerability of Joy (12:18)-Through her own story and the story of Sarah in Genesis, Nicole explains why joy is one of the most vulnerable emotional experiences we can encounter. The very act of holding something wonderful is accompanied by the possibility of loss and heartbreak. But that posture keeps us from experiencing the fullness of joy God desires for us.
Session Four: Miriam: Comparing Our Joy (13:43)-If comparison is the thief of joy, how can we be women who accelerate joy in one another’s hearts? In this video teaching, Nicole extends an invitation for us to learn from Miriam’s example, consider the relational aspects of our joy, and encourage one another as we navigate the highs and lows of life together.
Session Five: Mary, The Mother of Jesus: The Best Joy (15:53)-Through the story of Mary, Nico
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Sacred Marriage Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video Revised And Updated (Stud
$16.49Your 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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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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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)
$16.49God 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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Experience Jesus Really Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Gu
$16.49Embark 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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Future Focused Church
$22.97In the past few decades, the church has experienced rapid and distressing change. Hard-working pastors and leaders often know they need to embrace diversity, creatively engage younger generations, and equip their people to love their neighbors. But since they don’t know how to make the changes needed, they feel stuck and wonder, “What do I do now? What steps can I take to lead our church purposefully and prayerfully into a more hopeful future?”
For these dedicated yet drained church leaders, this research-informed resource from the team at the Fuller Youth Institute offers a clear roadmap to faithfully and effectively navigate change that will revitalize your church. Through extensive research, interviews, and case studies, you will learn how to see the big picture, activate a transformation team, know your “why,” discern where God is leading, communicate a compelling vision, maintain disciplined attention, and experiment toward a more fruitful, faithful, and lasting future.
This hope-filled guide for building tomorrow’s church today is the resource your church has been waiting for.
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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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Becoming The Pastors Wife
$24.99As a pastor’s wife for twenty-five years, Beth Allison Barr has lived with assumptions about what she should do and who she should be.
In Becoming the Pastor’s Wife, Barr draws on that experience and her academic expertise to trace the history of the role of the pastor’s wife, showing how it both helped and hurt women in conservative Protestant traditions. While they gained an important leadership role, it came at a deep cost: losing independent church leadership opportunities that existed throughout most of church history and strengthening a gender hierarchy that prioritized male careers.
Barr examines the connection between the decline of female ordination and the rise of the role of pastor’s wife in the evangelical church, tracing its patterns in the larger history (ancient, medieval, Reformation, and modern) of Christian women’s leadership. By expertly blending historical and personal narrative, she equips pastors’ wives to better advocate for themselves while helping the church understand the origins of the role as well as the historical reality of ordained women.
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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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John Part 2
$19.99The Gospel of John is one of four books describing the life of Jesus. John’s Gospel is divided into two big sections. The first half introduces us to Jesus through the lens of seven key miracles that disclose His identity and prove His divinity.
In the second half, Jesus turns His eyes and mission to Jerusalem, where He will suffer and die. On His way, Jesus prepares His disciples for what will take place and prepares Himself to be an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
After He rises from the grave, He sends His disciples into all the world to point people back to the same cross to which John’s Gospel always leads us.
Features:
*Six small-group sessions
*Open, inviting design
*Concise five-day-per-week reading plans
*Call-outs and study features to help participants understand the story of the Bible
*Guide for group discussion
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Esther Teen Girls Bible Study Book
$15.99Our God Is Faithful
While the name of God may not be mentioned in the book of Esther, its pages highlight His work among His people and foreshadow Jesus’s very ministry to us-darkness to light, mourning to celebration, death to life. In this 7-session study, Kelly Minter invites you into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai-a faith developed over time, rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.
Features:
*Verse-by-verse Bible study of the book of Esther
*Content that explores the historical context of Esther’s day
*7 group sessions and 6 weeks of personal Bible study
*Leader Guide in the back of the Bible study book to guide questions and discussion with small groups
*Biblically rooted and gospel-centered
*Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth
*Free leader resources, including promotional video and social media assets, available for download at lifeway.com/estherstudy
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Life With Jesus Youth Edition
$9.99What is it actually like to live with Jesus at the center of your life?
This 12-session youth discipleship course covers all the basics of what it means to be a Christian. It also explores what living your life with Jesus in charge actually looks like and why it’s “life to the full”.
These easy-to-lead sessions are designed to promote lively discussion and get into the practicalities of following Jesus in every area of life. Appropriate for teenagers who are still looking into becoming followers of Jesus as well as those who have already made a personal commitment.
Each session includes:
*a short story to help teens engage with the topic.
*a short Bible study that connects with the story.
*two pages of teaching to read, interspersed with discussion questions.
*an activity or game.
*a reflection/prayer idea.Can be used in youth groups or one to one. Buy copies for each leader and each participant.
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Lay Leadership : For The Care Of Souls
$19.99Inviting others into God’s good work
*Learn how to empower laity in leadership
*Understand a theology of leadership
*Gain practical wisdom for your own contextThe church is ordered so that good can run wild. God appoints leaders to commission the laity in the church’s ministry and mission. Pastors and ministry leaders serve and organize the church in such a way that people in their care can pursue their unique gifts.
In Lay Leadership: For the Care of Souls, Aaron Perry empowers pastors to empower laity in leadership. Perry helps leaders recognize the challenges and pursue the opportunities in sharing vision, inviting participation, delegating roles and responsibilities, and equipping people for sustained ministry. With theological structure and practical wisdom, Perry provides a foundational theology of the laity and specific actions for leaders to apply in their own context.
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Dwell On These Things Teen Girls Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$29.98Store God’s Word in Your Heart and Mind
What if you had God’s Word in your heart and mind all the time? Not just when your Bible was handy or your phone close by, but every moment of every day. The good news is that God’s Word can always be known when you keep it in your heart. In this 8-session Bible study, sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz lead you through a study of Philippians 4:4-9 to teach you a simple method of memorizing God’s Word. As you fix these beloved verses in your mind through beautiful and powerful images, you’ll discover how to overcome anxiety, experience the peace of God, and dwell on godly things. Not only will you store up the deep truths and precious promises of this passage, but you’ll also be equipped for a lifetime with the transforming truth of Scripture in your heart and mind.
Features:
*Techniques and tips that equip you to memorize Scripture
*Eight small-group sessions
*Seven weeks of personal study to be completed between each group session
*Free video podcasts featuring the authors; approximately 8-10 minutes for each session, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
*Leader Guide in the back of the Bible study book to guide questions and discussion with small groups
*Biblically rooted and gospel-centered
*Temporary tattoos included with purchase of each book to help with Scripture memorization
*Free leader resources, including promotional video and social media assets, available for download at lifeway.com/dwell
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Heaven Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$36.65Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know the truth about what comes next?
In this 7-session video-based study, Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses. As you walk through the study, you’ll not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children, but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits. Don’t just wonder about Heaven-embrace it with a faith that turns anticipation into excitement and peace.
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*7 video teaching sessions, approximately 25-30 minutes, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
*6 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 7 group sessions?
*Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
Video Sessions:?
*Session 1: Introduction: Getting the Scoop on Heaven (20:47)-From the opening illustration, Jennifer piques our interest and welcomes us to this Bible study of Heaven. In this first teaching video, she provides an overview of the study and a working definition of Heaven as she sets the stage for all that’s to come.
*Session 2: Living an 8:18 Life (28:48)-In Session 2, Jennifer reviews the Neapolitan ice cream illustration that gives us a fun framework for how Heaven is understood throughout Scripture. She then unpacks Romans 8:18 to discuss how we should view our suffering in this life in light of the glory we will experience in Heaven.
*Session 3: Numbering Our Days (30:41)-Jennifer starts off the Session 3 video teaching reminding us of the truth that we are made for more than longevity, we are made for eternity. She then walks us through Psalm 90 giving us three principles and a prayer that define how to live with that truth in mind.
*Session 4: Getting Ready to Rise (26:51)-Session 4 video teaching centers on 1 Corinthians 15:51-53. Jennifer will share three “Listen Willis!” points that focus our attention on the victorious truth that when Christ returns, all believers will rise to meet Him with new, glorious, resurrected bodies.
*Session 5: Making Jesus the Treasure of Heaven (24:02)-In Session 5, Jennifer shares that what most of us long for about Heaven is the fulfillment of what we’re mis
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Safe Church : How To Guard Against Sexism And Abuse In Christian Communitie
$18.99If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that by and large the church has failed women. From sexual abuse scandals involving high-profile pastors, to decades-long systemic cover-ups of sexual harassment and mistreatment, to harmful theology that has driven women to leave the church and find community elsewhere, it’s clear that something is broken. If we want to fix it, it’s time we start listening.
Drawing on new, firsthand research and in-depth interviews, Safe Church allows women to voice the pain they have suffered at the hands of insecure leaders who were often unaware of how their words, actions, and attitudes were harming their sisters in Christ. With practical advice on how to create more equity and less sexism and abuse in the church, this honest look at how misogyny masquerades as biblical truth is a vital resource for pastors, church leaders, and anyone who wants to make a meaningful difference in their own Christian community.
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Both And Ministry
$15.99Gospel workers are called to be both/and people:
*both patient and urgent,
*both confident and humble,
*both dependent on God and committed to hard work,
*both theologically driven and practically wise, and more.Often, these requirements feel as though they’re in tension. But this book shows that rather than leaning one way or the other, or seeking to strike a balance, authentic gospel ministry is found in pursuing both/and. To settle for less puts ourselves and our churches in danger.
Gary Millar has been involved in training hundreds of gospel workers at Queensland Theological College. Pointing to Christ as our supreme example, he helps readers to reflect on and refine their own ministry practice in a range of different areas-while also enjoying God’s grace where they fall short.
As you look at all things through the lens of the gospel, you’ll increasingly become the fully-formed follower of Jesus and servant of his church that you have been called to be.
Ideal for church staff and lay leaders, students preparing for ministry, and ministry apprentices and interns, as well as for any Christian who is heavily involved in their local church.
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Restless Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$24.99Are you numb? Bored? Are you afraid you’re wasting your life?
We all desperately want to live for something. We die a little inside when we think we aren’t living for something, and are ready to die when we think we can’t.
But, Jennie Allen says that the restlessness we feel might not be a bad thing. When our restlessness awakens our longing for more of God, it can be a catalyst to living the life of purpose God designed for us.
In Restless, an eight-session video Bible study, Jennie uses the story of Joseph to explain how his suffering, gifts, story, and relationships fit into the greater story of God–and how our story can do the same. In this study you will:
*Explore practical ways to identify the threads of your life
*Learn how to intentionally weave those threads together
*Discover how your gifts, passions, places, and relationships aren’t random; they’re deliberate and meaningful
*Speak the truth about your suffering: it’s possible it has produced the very thing you want to give back to the world
The Restless Study Guide engages the mind and heart through stories, Bible study from the life of Joseph, and implements a tool we call “threads” to help you see your own personal story and uncover the raw materials God has given you to use for his glory and purpose.
Sessions and video run times:
1. Restless (23:00)
2. God’s Story (23:00)
3. Gifts (18:00)
4. Suffering (23:00)
5. Place (20:00)
6. People (19:00)
7. Passions (19:00)
8. Mystery (20:00)Add to cart2 in stock
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Sanctuary For Lent 2025 Pkg Of 10
$14.99A Convenient and Affordable Lenten devotional for the entire church.
The Sanctuary for Lent 2025 contains brief readings for each day in Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Easter Day, including a suggested Scripture, a short devotion, and a short prayer or practice-all based on the Revised Common Lectionary. This annual favorite helps readers faithfully journey through Lent as they prepare to experience the joy of the Resurrection. Along with being a great congregational resource, it is an excellent gift for family, friends, and those your congregation connects with through outreach.
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Esther Bible Study Book With Video Access
$38.31A beautiful queen, her courageous cousin, a foreign land, and a murderous adversary-the book of Esther has all the elements of an epic drama. The story unfolds at a time when the people of God are split between nations with an uncertain future. While the name of God may not be mentioned in the book of Esther, its pages highlight His work among His people and foreshadow Jesus’s very ministry to us-darkness to light, mourning to celebration, death to life.
In this 7-session study, Kelly Minter invites you into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai-a faith developed over time, rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.
Features:?
*Verse-by-verse Bible study of the book of Esther
*Content that explores the historical context of Esther’s day
*7 teaching videos from Kelly Minter, approximately 30-40 minutes each, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
*7 group sessions and 6 weeks of personal Bible study
*Beautiful full color interior to enhance your experience
Video Sessions:
*Session One: Introduction (22:47)-In this opening video, Kelly teaches on the historical and cultural context of the book of Esther. The book of Esther tells the history of God’s people after the exile, specifically those who stayed in Persia. Through the accounts of this book, we see God’s faithfulness to His people everywhere and at all times.
*Session Two: Welcome to the Empire (35:03)-Teaching through Esther 1, Kelly describes the oppressive life in the Persian empire and draws modern parallels to the spirit of empire in our world today. The realities of life in our broken world stir in us a longing for God’s kingdom, for the humble and kind nature of King Jesus.
*Session Three: God’s People in Faraway Places (39:20)-Kelly’s teaching through Esther 2-3 highlights the profound truth that God does not forget His people. He will bless His people wherever they are and use them to accomplish His will.
*Session Four: For Such a Time as This (32:52)-The events in Esther 4 highlight how God can use us in big ways to impact His kingdom. Kelly challenges us to open our eyes to what He wants to do in and through us for His glory and for the good of others.
*Session Five: In Between Two Banquets (38:49)-In this
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Stuck Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$18.74Do you feel stuck?
So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can’t even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think.
In Stuck, a seven-session video Bible study, Bible teacher Jennie Allen explores where we are stuck and why:
*We are stuck in anger because we aren’t trusting God to defend us.
*We are stuck in discontentment because we are looking to the wrong things for fulfillment.
*We are stuck in worry because we have made something other than God our idol.
*We are stuck doing too much because we don’t know our real purpose.
*We are stuck in sadness because we have wrong expectations.Through deep Bible study and practical exercises, Jennie shows us how we’ve been trying to fix this stuck feeling with everything but God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore us. Our stuck places are the very places that make us ache for God, and we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom.
The Stuck Study Guide uses projects, stories, and Bible study to engage the mind and heart.
Sessions and video run times:
1. stuck (8:00)
2. broken (7:00)
3. mad (5:30)
4. discontent (8:00)
5. scared (9:00)
6. overwhelmed (8:00)
7. sad (8:30)
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Coming Golden Age Bible Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Most days, our peace feels elusive and our hope light years away-and it is almost impossible to set our minds on God’s coming reign. But what if the return of Jesus, the King, and His Kingdom is exactly what we need to find our peace and ground our hope today? His coming victorious reign is what gives us the strength that we need for today.
In The Coming Golden Age Bible Study Guide, which accompanies the book of the same name, trusted Bible teacher and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah unfolds the Second Coming of Christ and His millennium reign here on earth with stunning clarity while also showing how the correct interpretation of these pivotal events changes how we live in the here and now. The King is coming, and we have a part to play in this story that promises to set right all that is wrong and usher in a new golden age. The coming reign of Christ truly does impact us today.
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House That Jesus Built
$18.99At a time when churches seem far from God’s design, bestselling author Natalie Runion challenges us as Christians to follow the Bible’s blueprint for building holy, healthy churches that disciple holy, healthy followers of Christ.
In recent years, we’ve seen the “great resignation” in Church leadership and attendance, the devastation of spiritual abuse, and the breakdown of faith within our culture. In The House That Jesus Built, Natalie encourages all of us to recognize our role as Jesus’ disciples in rebuilding our churches, brick by brick. With personal stories and practical ideas, she guides us to:
*Be honest about past disappointments while still engaging with our church communities
*Ask how we as Christ followers have contributed to pain in our churches and how we can help heal one another
*Use the book of Acts as the blueprint for empowering the family of God to be the family of God
*Understand how even the apostles wrestled with their places in the early Church but remained committed to love God, love people, and make disciples
*Be unified on the foundation of Jesus Christ
The House That Jesus Built will stir your heart to see God’s churches realigned with the Great Commission and the Great Command. As Natalie reminds us, we are the Church. We are the ones who can partner with Jesus to build something beautiful out of the rubble–and back on the Rock.
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Precepts For Living 2024-2025 KJV NLT Parallel Pastors Edition Sermon Outli
$32.95Precepts for Living(R) Pastor’s Edition is the companion guide to UMI’s bestselling Precepts for Living(R) annual Bible commentary. Written for the pastors and created with the minister in mind, this special resource provides a full year of teachings from God’s Word. It is an indispensable resource for ministry leaders. Each weekly study analyzes key thoughts and brings biblical teachings to life with 52 thought-provoking Sermon Titles and Sermon Illustrations to help illuminate Scripture passages. Sermon Outlines reinforce key truths studied in Sunday School, Bible Studies, and small groups. Also included are Maps and Illustrations, Homiletical essays, and a Preaching evaluation form for training beginning preachers. Use Precepts for Living(R) Pastor’s Edition to help guide your congregation toward a deeper understanding of God’s Word.
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Soul Winning Church
$16.99Your church’s sermons often include a call to evangelize. You’ve held evangelism training events. You give out invites to your Christmas and Easter services. So… where are all the new Christians? Is your church actually reaching the lost with the gospel?
For many of us, despite having the best intentions, our churches struggle to reach out with the gospel effectively. J.A. Medders and Dr. Doug Logan, Jr. have decades of experience in leading churches and mentoring pastors, and here they outline six principles for cultivating a genuine evangelistic culture throughout your church.
Includes case studies from a variety of different cultures and contexts to give you practical ideas for implementing these six principles.
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Quick Reference Guide To Biblical Counseling 2nd Edition
$32.99Hurting people need help. But sometimes those who are faced with helping the hurting could use a little more information about the problems people bring to them. Now in its second edition, The Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling provides the answers.
This A to Z guide gives pastors, counselors, and all believers the information they need to help congregants, clients, and friends in a wide array of situations. The many issues addressed include:
– addictions
– burnout
– forgiveness
– sexual abuse in childhood
– worry
– and many moreEach of the 40 topics covered follows a helpful 8-part outline and identifies typical symptoms and patterns, definitions and key thoughts, questions to ask, directions for the conversation, action steps, biblical insights, prayer starters, and recommended resources.
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Flyover Church : How Jesus’ Ministry In Rural Places Is Good News Everywher
$19.99Christ is present and at work in rural communities. How do we lead from that reality?
The temptation to operate from a scarcity mindset is stronger than ever. The tensions unleashed over the past few years–which led to skepticism, breakdowns of trust, declining church attendance, and uncertainty around community ministry–continue to linger in and among our rural churches. Yet God’s loving, redemptive work is happening in all places, no matter how small or far-flung.
In Flyover Church, Brad Roth, the author of God’s Country, describes how rural ministry shares soul-deep commonalities with the church in every place. And he speaks a hopeful message into the distinct challenges–and promises–faced by rural communities. Tracing Jesus’ ministry and bountiful work among the small-town people and places in the gospel of Mark, this book offers a vision for ministry tailored to rural settings. Pastors and leaders everywhere will be encouraged to approach ministry from the reality of God’s abundance.
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Where Have All The Church Members Gone
$19.99A church leadership fable about how to combat the silent killer of churches.
Oliver, lead pastor of Connection Church, couldn’t put his finger on why he felt so unsettled. Everything seemed to be going right at Connection– that was until he asked a task force what had happened to one church member: Jill. Oliver couldn’t have known how his one simple question could lead to an unraveling of what was really happening within the church.
In this book, respected church consultant, founder and CEO of Church Answers, and author of several church leadership books, Thom S. Rainer, shows how the trend of low church attendance is slowly undermining churches and sending many to the grave. With this leadership parable, Thom illustrates the five key dysfunctions that plague congregations and block healthy church growth. He demonstrates why church leaders need to pay more attention to core issues like unbelief, membership, and dedication to evangelism.
Where Have All the Church Members Gone? will give you hope. The book will give you a plan on how to identify dysfunction and put your church on a path to renewal.
*A story that illustrates common church dynamics Follow Oliver and his Connection Church task force as they uncover the true reason for dwindling attendance;
*A plan that uncovers the real reasons: Don’t let appearances deceive you. Discover ways to pinpoint the key causes of apathy in congregations;
*A guide to the five typical dysfunctions: Find out why people are quietly quitting church and what you can do about it.
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Now And Not Yet Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video (Student/Study Guide)
$18.74If you’ve ever waited on the Lord for something–direction, answers, resolution, strength–you know how challenging it can be. Even when we fully believe that God sees and hears our requests, if we’re honest, we sometimes view waiting as wasted time. But, what if it’s not? What if waiting is the means God uses to make us more like Christ? What if there are some pieces of God’s character that we’ll only learn while we wait?
If that’s true… how do we lean in? What lessons do these seasons hold? How do we keep hoping and believing what we know to be true?
In this six-week study, you’ll explore five biblical narratives that put God’s faithfulness to waiting people on display and help you direct your gaze from the answers you’re seeking to the God who meets you while you wait.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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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Luke In The Land Bible Study Book With Video Access (Student/Study Guide)
$41.65In our Bibles, we have four Gospels describing Jesus’s time on earth: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The land of Israel-the place Jesus walked and taught during His earthly ministry-is often referred to as the “fifth Gospel.”
Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over 7 sessions, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you’ll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.
*7 video teaching sessions shot in Israel with Kristi McLelland, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book
*Beautiful color photography that helps you visualize places where Jesus ministered
*6 weeks of personal study
Video Sessions:
*Session 1: Introduction (25:45)-From the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Kristi McLelland invites women to join her in a journey through the very places Jesus walked. In this introductory session, Kristi demonstrates the snapshot-like structure of the Gospel of Luke and tells of one day in the life of Jesus in the wilderness area along the road to Jericho.
*Session 2: Incarnation (28:42)-In this session, filmed in Bethlehem, Kristi dispels common myths as she teaches the Christmas story from Luke 2.
*Session 3: Inauguration (20:03)-At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River and then went into the desert for forty days and nights. From those locations, Kristi shows us how this inaugurated Jesus’s ministry on earth.
*Session 4: Invitation (29:39)-Jesus spent most of His time on earth in the region of Galilee. Join Kristi in that region as she describes Jesus calling His disciples and challenges us to follow Him still today.
*Session 5: Partnership (25:51)-In this session, Kristi walks us through snapshots of Jesus’s ministry and teaching in locations around and on the Sea of Galilee.
*Session 6: Crucifixion (30:52)-Beginning in the Garden of Gethsemane, Kristi walks us through Jesus’s last moments before His death in locations like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Southern Steps of the temple.
*Session 7: Resurrection (31:04)-After Jesus’s resurrection, He spent time teaching, eating, and walking with His disciples. From the road to Emmaus, Kristi sends forth the same challenge Jesus doe
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