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 LIFE group lesson options |
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NEW LESSONS FOR 2010-2011
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Simple Textual Studies (Study Through the Bible Series) |
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2 Corinthians: Hard Knocks, Unbreakable Faith (4 session course) Learn a perspective on hardship and suffering that is needed in today's world |
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 1 John: Test of Faith (3 session course) How can I be assured that I'm living a life pleasing to God? |
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 2 Timothy: Finish the Race (10 session course) Brad and JoHannah Reardon
Use this study to help your group understand the themes of faithfulness and endurance in 2 Timothy |
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Video Studies |
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It's one of the most familiar stories in human history: the birth of Jesus in a lowly manger in Bethlehem. A Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Yet, how can we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior in our frantic, consumer-driven society? How do we make sure the Christmas holiday remains a Holy Day?
In each of these four sessions, you will experience cinematic short films that capture events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. Then Pete Briscoe will open up scripture to bring us back to the roots and heart of our faith in Christ. These sessions can serve as an Advent for the Christmas season.
This Savior is Born Experience with Pete Briscoe includes:
- 4 video-driven sessions with teaching from Pete (approx 12 min each)
- Session 1 - Hope
- Session 2 - Peace
- Session 3 - Love
- Session 4 - Joy
- 1 Leader's Guide to facilitate questions and Bible study
- 1 Workbook
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Many people feel like their life leads them from one path to the next with no certainty. Is this the right job? Is he or she “the one?” Is now the time to have kids? What do I do now? Am I even on the right path?
In these four video sessions, viewers will experience cinematic short videos that show Abraham living in the 21st century. What might he think and feel with the incredible steps of faith God asked him to take? After each short video, Mark Batterson will teach on the Biblical principles from Abraham’s story that apply to us today.
Four video-driven sessions with insightful topics
- Video Session 1 – God’s Call
- Video Session 2 – God’s Covenant
- Video Session 3 – God’s Timing
- Video Session 4 – God’s Provision
Includes:
- 4 video-driven sessions (approx 12 minute each)
- Discussion Guide to facilitate questions and Bible study
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Morning after morning, we get up to the same routine, the same job, the same chores, only to go to bed and repeat it all the next day …the next week … the next month. What would it be like to live the epic adventures we see in movies?
In these 2 video sessions, Donald Miller shares the important principles good storytellers use to make a story meaningful. He shows the power of storytelling being used in the Bible to teach significance and purpose. In his trademark humorous and personal style, Donald challenges viewers to become the heroes of their own story and make their lives count.
Includes:
- 1 DVD (one 47-minute video session or optional two approx 23-minute video sessions)
- Discussion guide
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 Filmed in war-torn Rwanda and refugee camps in Congo
War, poverty, despair … the world’s problems seem overwhelming. Where do we even start? Bono, Oprah and other celebrities have the resources to make a difference … should we just leave it up to them? Or does God have a role for each of us?
In these four video sessions, Todd Phillips travels to Rwanda and the Republic of Congo to explore how he will make a difference to people looking for hope and help. From the villages and refugee camps of the region, Todd uses Biblical teaching to reveal the important role God has for each of us to rescue the world.
Four video-driven sessions with insightful topics
- Video Session 1 – 2000 Overlooked Scriptures (9 Minutes)
- Video Session 2 – Plan A (8 Minutes)
- Video Session 3 – Biblical Compassion (6 Minutes)
- Video Session 4 – What Can We Do? (7 Minutes)
Includes:
- 4 video-driven session (approx. 8 minutes each)
- Discussion Guide to facilitate questions and Bible Study
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 Filmed in Rome
Americans live in a culture that places high emphasis on entertainment, achievement and self. It’s increasingly difficult for Scriptural Truth to cut through the noise and sink into our hearts. But when we stop and study Scripture, the culture we live in faces the same problems as the early church.
In these four small group video sessions, David Nasser uses the life of Paul to highlight how followers of Christ can stand up to cultural “norms” and stand firm in Christ.
Four video-driven sessions with insightful topics
- Video Session 1 – Culture and faith in Conflict (10 Minutes)
- Video Session 2 – Not Good Enough? (14 Minutes)
- Video Session 3 – Keep the Faith (11 Minutes)
- Video Session 4 – A Picture of Your Life (10 Minutes)
Includes:
- 2 DVDs (2 video session on each DVD)
- 60 page Leader’s Guide
- Printable Handouts for the small group Bible Study
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We all long to be connected with friends. We long to know and be known by God. We long to make a difference. How does being in a small group Bible study impact those things?
In these four video sessions, Alan Danielson will take a look at four questions every small group Bible study should ask themselves. You’ll hear real-life interviews from small groups whose lives were changed after they asked themselves those very questions.
Four video-driven sessions with insightful topics
- Video Session 1 – What if we cared?
- Video Session 2 – What if we were honest?
- Video Session 3 – What if we failed?
- Video Session 4 – What if we got off the couch?
Includes:
- 4 video-driven sessions (approx 10 min each)
- Discussion Guide to facilitate questions and Bible study
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Featured Book Study |
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 Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World
Of all the gifts that Jesus left us, his peace is most elusive. We long for it in our homes, in our relationships, in our life situations. One place we can look and see "living peace" is in the lives of the Amish. But you don't have to become Amish to bring these simple, practical ways of living into your own life--and make personal peace a reality. Organized around five central themes in Amish life, each section will include real-life stories, callouts of Amish proverbs, and interesting facts about Amish communities. Each section will also contain questions for reflection and action--things you can do in your own life that "make for peace."
This is a great book to read with your group. It has sort chapters, each ending with thoughfull questions sure to stimulate interesting and helpful discussion. It will be a helpful sudy for groups feeling the pressures of living in a complicated world.
For this study you will need to buy a book for each person in your group. Books may be purchased throug Amazon. com by following this link.
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RECOMENDATIONS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS |
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Here is a new type of Bible Study for Life groups. Each study is six lessons in length and covers a book or section of the Bible. These studies are available to download for free and include text notes and discussion questions. |
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Robb Bell and Nooma produce a series of 24 powerfull videos that present Jesus' teachings in a relevant and compelling lignt. They make great discussion starters, expecially for the difficult subjects. The link below will take you to their web-site where you may see trailors of all their videos. You may purchace a download or we have coppies in the church office. For more information write John Dyas
NOOMA: Rain
Things don't always work out the way we want them to, or the way we think they will. Sometimes we don't even see it coming. We get hit with some form of pain out of nowhere leaving us feeling desperate and helpless. That's the way life is. Still, it makes us wonder how God can let these things happen to us. How God can just stand by and watch us suffer. Where is God when it really hurts? Maybe God is actually closer to us than we think. Maybe it's when we're in these situations, where everything seems to be falling apart, that God gets an opportunity to remind us of how much he really loves us.
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Boundaries - Coud-Townsend Resources
Boundaries
When to say YES,
When to say NO; to take control of your life.
Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, addresses specific issues that confront today's Christians. Issues such as:
-Living a life out of control
-Having people take advantage of us
-Having trouble saying no
-Being disappointed with God because of unanswered prayers
and ... [more]
*This study comes with a DVD and study guide which must be ordered. If you want to use this study contact John Dyas
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Just Walk Across The Room
By: Bill Hybels with Ashley Wiersma
Just a few steps and a friendly hello may be all it takes to change someone's life—and their eternity! And the good news is, it has more to do with taking a genuine interest in another person and listening to their story than it does with learning evangelism tactics and techniques.
Thousands of churches are already implementing the simple, personal approach described in Bill Hybels' award-winning book, Just Walk Across the Room. Now is your church's opportunity. Learn how to equip your members to walk in a totally new way of evangelism. The concepts aren't hard, just effective. Learn more about this study
*This study comes with a DVD and study guide which must be ordered. If you want to use this study contact John Dyas
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Tony Dungy On...
Winning With Quiet Strength
When Coach Dungy let the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bown XLI - making history as the first African American coach to win the big game-millions of people amazed by the succes of his quiet, authoritative leadership style, wondered: how does he get it done?
In this engaging DVD, Coach Dungy reveals the principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life included how to: stay focused on God during lif'es struggles and disappointments. Learn more about this DVD
This DVD is avaliable through the LIFE Group ministry contact John Dyas |
 The Five Love Languages
Words of Affirmation
Mark Twain once said “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Verbal appreciation speaks powerfully to persons whose primary Love Language is “Words of Affirmation.” Simple statements, such as, “You look great in that suit,” or “You must be the best baker in the world! I love your oatmeal cookies,” are sometimes all a person needs to hear to feel loved
Aside from verbal compliments, another way to communicate through “Words of Affirmation” is to offer encouragement. Here are some examples: reinforcing a difficult decision; calling attention to progress made on a current project; acknowledging a person’s unique perspective on an important topic. If a loved one listens for “Words of Affirmation,” offering encouragement will help him or her to overcome insecurities and develop greater confidence.
To learn more about this Love Language, take a good look at Gary Chapman’s best-selling book, The Five Love Languages. Click here.
Here is a link to Gary Chapmans web-site where you can sign up for FREE Resources and A Love Language Minute Newsletter.
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InterActions is a small group series that is REAL.
These discussion guides are meant to challenge group members to a deeper level of sharing, create lines of accountability, move followers of Christ into action, and help group members become fully devoted follower of Christ.
Titles in the set include:
- Authenticity - Being Honest with God and Others (Recomended Study)
- Commitment - Developing Deeper Devotion to Christ
- Community - Building Relationships Within God's Family
- Essential Christianity - Practical Steps for Spiritual Growth
- Getting a Grip - Finding Balance in Your Daily Life (Recomended Study)
- Lessons on Love - Building Deeper Relationships
- Living In God's Power - Finding God's Strength for Life's Challenges
- Marriage - Building Real Intimacy
- New Identity - Discovering Who You Are in Christ
- Parenting - How to Raise Spiritually Healthy Kids
- Reaching Out - Sharing God's Love Naturally
- Significance - Understanding God's Purpose for Your Life
These studies are published by Zondervan Publishing House and may be viewed at this link
If you would like to look at any of these studies to see if they will work for your group contact John
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Take It to the Limit Study Guide 
How to Get the Most Out of Life
By: Andy Stanley
Overloaded? Maxed out? Our culture encourages us to live as if we have no limits. So we fill up our schedules and empty our bank accounts. We do as much as we can, spend as much as we can, and acquire as much as we can—all in an effort to get as much as we can out of life. This six-part DVD shows that the secret to getting more out of life is not by doing more, but by doing less. Its companion study guide is complete with a leader’s guide and six lessons, including conversation-starting exercises, discussion questions, and application steps. You’ll learn to create the margin you need to live the life God intends for you. Take a look at the book
- Part 1: Less Is More
- Part 2: Downtime
- Part 3: Quality vs. Quantity
- Part 4: Reordering Your Finances
- Part 5: A Time to Run
- Part 6: Finding Professional Margin
*This study comes with a DVD and study guide which must be ordered. If you want to use this study contact John Dyas
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There are many wonderful Resources in our Library..
- Videos for teaching and entertaining the children during the group time
- Videos on Marriage development and Parenting skills
- There are videos, commentaries, and study guides to aid in Bible Study and the study of related subjects such as Christian evidences and Biblical Archaeology
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Download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print lessons. |
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