MARC - Young Adult Ministry

WHAT'S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE?- Now available on DVD!

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:34:11 -0700

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Grace is the church's great distinctive. It's the one thing the world cannot duplicate, and the one thing it craves above all else - for only grace can bring hope and transformation to a jaded world. If grace is God's love for the undeserving, then what does it look like in action? Philip Yancey sets grace in the midst of life's stark images, tests its mettle against horrific "ungrace." This video, designed for use in each of 10 sessions, features segments of a conversation with Yancey as well as interviews with others and current news clips to illustrate the areas covered. The study and discussion examine grace's life-changing power and will help all participants in their search for the presence of grace in their own lives

Length: 120 minutes

Publisher: Zondervan

Published Year: 2000

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE SKIT GUYS- YOU TEACH, VOLUME 1

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:06:45 -0800

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Stop looking through piles of books or files of documents trying to put together the perfect lesson. The Skit Guys have come to the rescue and compiled it all for you! This DVD has everything you need for a successful youth group: a video from The Skit Guys, a message outline for you to use and reproducible small group questions for your leaders. In this new DVD series from the Skit Guys, you'll get more than just funny videos! Along with each clip, you'll find everything you could possibly need to incorporate it into your lesson or message. Perfect for youth groups, small groups, and Sunday school, the study guides, talk outlines, and discussion questions will have your students engaged and make life a little easier on you and your leaders! You Teach DVD, Volume 1 covers everything from laziness and accountability, to love and God's will. On this DVD you'll find the following videos and lessons: o Overcoming Laziness o God's Chisel o Mr. Accountability o Cards You've Been Dealt o World vs. Christian: The Bible o Too Deep, Too Soon: I'm in Love with You Provided by Youth Specialties Approx. 5 min/session

Length: 28 minutes

Published Year: 2008

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

INSIGHT: HARRY POTTER

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:40:09 -0800

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In this DVD-based study, you'll gain Christian insight on J.K. Rowling's wizard through three relevant questions: "What does the author say?" Learn why Rowling said her belief in God inspired Harry Potter. "What does the story say?" Uncover Harry's prophecy, "power" of love and title of "Chosen One." "What does the Bible say?" Find out which two Bible verses Rowling said summarize the series. Complete with direct quotes from the author, an overview of major Christian imagery in the series and discussion questions in the guides, InSight: Harry Potter equips you to start a conversation with a hot topic only to lead into a talk about the more important matters of the Christian faith.

Length: 15 minutes

Publisher: Primetime Parable Ministry

Published Year: 2010

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DOWNLOAD- Teaching Teenagers to Filter Their Media Choices

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:45:55 -0700

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Your teenagers are inundated with media every day—video games, TV, movies, YouTube, texting, Facebook, iPods. In fact, studies show that the average teenager consumes more than 7 hours of media a day. That doesn’t even count any media related to homework assignments or class projects! With so many media options out there, it’s critical for teenagers to be equipped with tools that help them make wise choices. That’s where Download comes in. This 3-week video curriculum from youth culture expert Walt Mueller will teach your teenagers how to filter their media choices. In a culture where the traditional institutions like families, schools, and churches don’t nurture teenagers like they once did, students are turning more and more to the media for the nurture and guidance they need. Give your students—and their families—tools for walking wisely in this media-saturated worldDOWNLOAD- Teaching Teenagers to Filter Their Media Choices. Lessons include: Lesson 1 – Discover [10:22] Lesson 2 – Discern [9:47] Lesson 3 – Decide [10:49] Includes CD with downloadable discussion guide, promo. materials, poster, etc.

Length: 30 minutes

Publisher: Group Publishing

Published Year: 2010

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE- Student edition

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:12:49 -0700

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Author: Robert McGee

Robert McGee's bestselling book has helped millions of readers learn how to be free to enjoy Christ's love while no longer basing their self-worth on their accomplishments or the opinions of others. Now this book will change the lives of countless teens as well, in this completely rewritten student edition of Search for Significance. With updated illustrations, practical application points, youth challenges, and journaling space, this version of the classic book is perfect for any teen or youth group. Teens will learn to experience the amazing truth that their self-worth is found not in their accomplishments or what their friends and family think of them, but in God's love for them; discover how their lives have been negatively affected by the four big lies that the world teaches about significance; learn to stop looking in all the wrong places for affirmation and affection; and gain life-changing confidence as they learn the true meaning of what God has done for them in Christ. Includes interactive study questions throughout each chapter. * note- may be used in conjunction with VT 2162- In Search of Significance*

CRAZY LOVE- OVERWHELMED BY A RELENTLESS GOD

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:00:01 -0700

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Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts - it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, you will never be the same. Because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. A companion to the best-selling Crazy-Love book, this 10-week DVD led by Francis Chan is designed to initiate and facilitate discussion, interaction and practical application of the Crazy Love message. Ideal for small groups, churches, and youth groups as well as for individual use, this resource includes ten chapter-by-chapter segments with discussion prompts, a Crazy Love Study Guide plus special content features. Chapter menu: 1-Stop Praying 2-You Might not Finish this Chapter 3-Crazy Love 4-Profile of the Lukewarm 5-Serving Leftovers to a Holy God 6-When You're In Love 7-Your Best Life… Later 8-Profile of the Obsessed 9-Who Really Lives That Way? 10-The Crux of the Matter

Length: 5-9 min/chap; approx. 1 hour total run time

Publisher: Davie Cook

Published Year: 2009

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DRIVE THROUGH HISTORY- TURKISH DELIGHT

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:16:22 -0700

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Third in the series: "Turkish Delight" Don't get dusty as you trek through the ruins of Turkey! You'll be on-location as you follow tour-guide Dave Stotts through the Churches of Revelation, Sardis & Smyrna, Darius' Royal Road, the Hot Springs of Hierapolis, Laodicea, and other locations of importance. Learn how ancient history relates to the Bible as you learn about Paul's letters, the martyrdom of Polycarp, Acts, and the Early Church. 3 episodes on each DVD; discussion guide included on DVD.

Length: 30 minutes/episode

Publisher: Focus on the Family

Published Year: 2005

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DRIVE THROUGH HISTORY- GREECE AND THE WORD

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:08:00 -0700

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Second in the series: "Greece is the Word" Greece! The land of the Parthenon, Alexander the Great, and classic philosophy! Jump into this ancient world with enthusiastic tour guide Dave Stotts, and learn about the origins of the Olympics, the Oracle, Paul's missionary journeys, the Philosophers, Mars Hill, Corinthian decadence, the Corinth Canal, New Testament evidence, and more. Discover the people, places, and events that shaped Christian and world history! 3 episodes on each DVD; discussion guide included on DVD.

Length: 30 minutes/episode

Publisher: Focus on the Family

Published Year: 2005

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DRIVE THROUGH HISTORY- ROME IF YOU WANT TO

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:44:41 -0700

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First in the series: "Rome if You Want To" Never been to Rome? You'll feel like you have after you finish "Rome if You Want To"! Follow tour guide Dave Stotts on a fast-paced whirl through the Eternal City as he gets lost, explores Palatine Hill, explains the Arch of Titus and it's connection to the 70 AD destruction of Jerusalem, connects the Circus Maximus to auto racing, and finishes up with the Punic Wars and the Coliseum, including a fight with a costumed interpreter. 3 episodes on each DVD; discussion guide included on DVD.

Length: 30 minutes/episode

Publisher: Focus on the Family

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DRIVE THROUGH HISTORY SERIES

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:40:09 -0700

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"Drive Thru History" is a joyride through the fast lane of time gone by, led by the irreverent but always relevant Dave Stotts. Dave doesn't just talk about history; he lives it--in fast, easy-to-digest road trips. "Drive Thru History" makes exploring the history of Western civilization meaningful and totally entertaining. Three total DVD's in this new series; produced and provided by Focus on the Family.

DIGITAL DIARY- CHRISTINE

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:15:23 -0700

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Third in the Digital Diary series- Christine: Can we trust God to heal our broken relationships? Are we defined by the choices we have made in the past? This short film tells the story of Christine, a young married woman struggling to understand her past while trying to save her marriage. In a mysterious and sometimes dark dream, she revisits her childhood grappling with the emotional scars that still remain over her father who abandoned the family. Will she run away from her own marriage, or learn to trust God and try again with her husband? The newest story in the Digital Diary series, this film will touch your heart and spark your small group to tackle the difficult subjects of trust, forgiveness and grace.

Length: 10 minutes

Publisher: God Films

Published Year: 2009

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DIGITAL DIARY- ROBBY

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:58:33 -0700

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Second in the Digital Diary series- Robby: Robby is a film about accepting others just as Christ accepts you (Romans 15:7). Sometimes, when we are alone and feeling trapped, we have the best chance of catching glimpses of God in our life. Robby is a coming-of-age story, and yet a story for us all, in which Robby learns to accept his family and gain strength from his relationship with God.

Length: 10 minutes

Publisher: God Films

Published Year: 2009

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DIGITAL DIARY- LAURA

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:53:02 -0700

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First in the Digital Diary series- Laura: Laura is a film about putting God first (Proverbs 3:5-6). "I can't possibly do one more thing." Sound familiar? Is there such a thing as God-balance? Follow Laura as she struggles through her busy and complicated life to discover the serenity offered in Matthew 6:33: "Do not worry. Set your hearts on his kingdom first and these things will be given to you as well."

Length: 30 minutes

Publisher: God Films

Published Year: 2009

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DIGITAL DIARY

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:48:30 -0700

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If you enjoy watching and discussing movies, you'll like Digital Diary, the first groundbreaking series from GodFilms. Each 10-12 minute short film features one individual on a mysterious and introspective journey to understand where God is in his or her life. And, each journey features a personal "digital diary" that causes the person (or individual, character) to stop, look and listen to Jesus' teachings.

VERACITY VIDEO VIGNETTES VOL. 10: DISCUSSION STARTERS FOR YOUTH

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:33:18 -0800

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Veracity Video Vignettes include five short films to engage youth and adults to look deeper into the scripture to find truth. These video discussion starters reflect five theme words. The video vignettes may be used in group settings to get viewers to discuss the topics and as well as video sermon illustrations in worship. Themes in Vol. 10 are: Hide and Seek- How actively do you seek God? No More...Dry Tears- What can you do to help serve a need in your community or world? Two Masters- Who are the Masters in your life? Front Page Exclusive- How to give generously. Oh No, What Do I Do?- What's keeping you from living a love filled life?

Length: 5 vignettes; 3-5min/ vignette

Publisher: Abingdon Youth

Published Year: 2009

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted