MARC - Featured Resource

WALKING WITH GOD IN THE DESERT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:29:48 -0800

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Are you going through a difficult period of life? The loss of a loved one? Unemployment? A crisis of faith? During these desert times, it’s easy to think God has disappeared. In this seven-session DVD, the12th volume of the Faith Lessons series, discover that it’s only when we are totally dependent on him that we find God is closer than ever. Session 1- Joy in the Journey Session 2- It's Hot Here and There's No Way Out Session 3- Help is Here Session 4- When Your Heart Cries Out Session 5- They Were Not Wandering Session 6- Ears to Hear Session 7- There's Hope in the Desert

Length: 30 min/session

Publisher: Zondervan

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

BROKEN TO PEACE

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:18:23 -0800

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Bad things happen to good people. Good parents have children who become addicted to drugs. Reliable breadwinners lose their jobs. Innocent children have parents who hurt them. Healthy folks get sick. Accidents happen. And yes, even Christians take anti-depressants. Many of us live our problems in silence, but Broken to Peace features interviews with men and women who are living their lives-and faith-out loud. Using their pain to educate, inspire and help others, the straight-from-the-heart Christians featured in this compelling video series tell real life stories about the troubles that brought them to their knees-breast cancer, job loss, addiction, loss of a child, clinical depression and physical abuse. With God as their support, they were able to rise again, one step at a time, and continue their walk towards spiritual healing and human wholeness. Resource includes: - Six video discussion starters - Downloadable Leader Guide for facilitating group study - Promotional resources for your Bible study or small group campaign

Publisher: UM Communications

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

FRIENDS AND HEROES

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:38:23 -0700

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This series traces the tale of two friends - Macky and Portia - whose adventures lead them across the ancient world as they fight for justice and even survival against the might of the Roman Empire. Each episode features 2 curriculum lessons with teacher helps, reproducible activities, and other materials that can be used for small and large group Bible study, Sunday school and family time. ***13 all NEW episodes added to the MARC collection 09/01/11*** DVD's 0720-0726

BETTER TOGETHER- WHAT ON EARTH ARE WE HERE FOR?

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:07:28 -0700

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Better Together, a six-session group DVD study in the Living with Purpose series by pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren, shows you how God planned for you to fulfill his purposes in community with other people … in your church family … in your small group … in the world around you. In each session, you will learn how to fulfill God's five purposes for your life. Each session also includes the biblical support behind each purpose, the ways it applies to you and your circle of influence, and how you can use this knowledge to benefit God's kingdom. From the beginning, God planned for Christians to fulfill his purposes in community with each other in our church families, small groups, and in the world as a whole. Why did God plan it this way? Because we're better together! Sessions include: (20-25 min.each) Session 1: What Matters Most Session 2: Reaching Out Together Session 3: Belonging Together Session 4: Growing Together Session 5: Serving Together Session 6: Worshiping Together

Length: 20-25 min/ses.

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:44:04 -0700

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When the Israelites left Egypt, they were finally free. Free from persecution, free from oppression, and free to worship their own God. But with that freedom comes a new challenge - learning how to live together the way God intends. In this ninth volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God teaches the Israelites what it means to be part of a community that loves him and the lessons we can begin to live out in our lives today. Six Faith Lessons include: 1. The Lord Who Heals You: Marah and Elim 2. Not by Bread Alone: Manna and water from the rock 3. Their Blood Cried Out: Israel becomes a community 4. The Mountain of God 5. I Led You Like a Bride: Wedding at Sinai 6. The Whisper of God: Moses and Elijah on the mountain

Length: 30 min/session

Publisher: Focus on the Family

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE POWER OF A WHISPER

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:30:33 -0700

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"Without a hint of exaggeration," says Bill Hybels, "the ability to discern divine direction has saved me from a life of sure boredom and self-destruction. God's well-timed words have redirected my path, rescued me from temptation and re-energized me during some of my deepest moments of despair." In The Power of a Whisper, vision is cast for what life can look like when God's followers choose to hear from heaven as they navigate life on earth. Whispers that arbitrate key decisions, nudges that rescue from dark nights of the soul, promptings that spur on growth, urgings that come by way of another person, inspiration that opens once-glazed-over eyes to the terrible plight people face in this world-through firsthand accounts spanning fifty-seven years of life, more than thirty of which have been spent in the trenches of ministry, Hybels promotes passion in Christ-followers' hearts for being wide open to hearing from God, and for getting gutsier about doing exactly what he says to do. 4 sessions- 25 minutes each Session 1. The Whisper-Led Life Session 2. Divine Input for the Day-To-Day Session 3. Practice, Practice, Practice Session 4. Wide Open for Good

Length: 20-25 min/session

Publisher: Zondervan

Published Year: 2010

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:06:16 -0700

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Author: Henri Nouwen

When Henri Nouwen stumbled across a poster of Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son he began a spiritual journey that would help him understand the biblical parable as well as the story of his own life. Take this opportunity to join Henri as he leads the wayward prodigal and judgmental sibling who resides within each of us towards the open-handed, overwhelming compassion and eternal love of the Father. The Return of the Prodigal Son will transform your reading of the parable and the way you understand your life story.

A FRESH START

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:34:33 -0700

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There's something about back-to-school that makes everyone feel the possibility of a fresh start. For students leaving behind the grades of prior semesters, becoming an A student feels like a possibility once again. Getting new school supplies is fun (at least for kids) and that new pencil box, markers, and notebooks gives the feeling of starting with a clean slate. A new window to the world is open and anything seems possible. Back-to-school can ignite these feelings in adults as well - it's almost like a mini-new year! Back-to-school season is also a time of refocus for the church, bringing people together to start new spiritual disciplines. Christian educators create sign-up lists for classes that meet congregational context, and create hospitable environments for the Holy Spirit to flourish. Teachers prepare in study and prayer for the work that lies ahead. "A Fresh Start," the latest multimedia bundle from United Methodist Communications, encourages congregations to look at the back-to-school season as a chance for all persons to begin anew, as a time of refocus for the church, and a way to create that hospitable environment for the faith community. This four-week series addresses the following topics: Week 1: Backpack Blessings: taking God with you to face fear, uncertainty and dreams Week 2: Fitting In, or Becoming Fit: self-acceptance, peer pressure and self-worth in God Week 3: When the Lead Breaks: dealing with disappointment Week 4: Each Day a New Beginning: learning how to begin again Outbound challenges are included to help the congregation take faith to the streets and show the love of Christ. This "Fresh Start" multimedia bundle includes: -5 Worship Videos - Worship Slide and Bulletin Cover Graphics -Direct Mail, Door Hangers, Newspaper and Invitation Card artwork to invite others

Length: 30 minutes

Publisher: UM Communications

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:27:36 -0700

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Why are Christians so hypocritical? Why does God allow suffering? Captured live and unscripted, Pastor Timothy Keller meets with a group of people to address their doubts about Christianity. In this 6-session study, he uses literature, philosophy, real-life experiences, and the Bible to teach you how to respond when confronted with skeptics' objections to your beliefs. Session topics: 1. Isn't the Bible a myth? Hasn't science disproved Christianity? 2. How can you say there is only one way to God? What about other religions? 3. What gives you the right to tell me how to live my life? Why are there so many rules?? 4. Why does God allow suffering? Why is there so much evil in the world? 5. Why is the church responsible for so much injustice? Why are Christians such hypocrites? 6. How can God be full of love and wrath at the same time? How can God send good people to hell?

Length: 20 min/session

Publisher: Zondervan

Published Year: 2009

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

iWorship Resource System, Volume C

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:24:10 -0700

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Developed by the creators of the best-selling WoW Worship and Songs4Worship series, iWORSHIP is an innovative new dimension in worship music - a total multimedia worship experience that combines the latest advances in audio-visual presentations with the most powerful songs in the Church today. Prepare for a revolutionary interactive worship adventure, combining sight and sound to bring the world's most significant worship songs to life like never before. Titles include: But For Your Grace, Give Thanks, He Knows My Name, Lord I Lift Your Name on High, My Redeemer Lives, You Are My All in All, and You Shine

Length: 30 minutes

Publisher: Provident Music Distribution

Published Year: 2003

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

iWorship Resource System,Volume B

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:16:59 -0700

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Developed by the creators of the best-selling WoW Worship and Songs4Worship series, iWORSHIP is an innovative new dimension in worship music - a total multimedia worship experience that combines the latest advances in audio-visual presentations with the most powerful songs in the Church today. Prepare for a revolutionary interactive worship adventure., combining sight and sound to bring the world's most significant worship songs to life like never before. Titles include: Trading My Sorrows, Come Now Is The Time to Worship, Victory Chant, How Great Thou Art, We Speak to Nations, All Creation Worships You, and God of Wonders.

Length: 30 minutes

Publisher: Provident Music Distribution

Published Year: 2002

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

Here and Now...There and Then- Lecture Series on Revelation

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:09:08 -0700

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Here and Now...There and Then by Beth Moore is a lecture series on the book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal. Each of the 11 sessions is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. This resource includes 11 DVDs and one listening guide with light homework.

Length: 75 min/session

Publisher: Lifeway

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE TEN: 1-5

Mon, 02 May 2011 09:03:14 -0700

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"The Ten" focuses on the Ten Commandments and consists of five short films, with each short film followed by teaching based on a single commandment. Each short film is 10 minutes, or less, in length. The participants' guide moves the viewer into reading God's Word and pondering questions that lead to true discovery. The Ten- 1-5: Freeway 10 runs through the center of Los Angeles - ten lanes wide and packed with cars. And behind each set of brake lights lies a story. In "The Ten" we follow the lives of five different drivers, each one living out one of God's Commandments on the streets of the City of Angels. Through the characters lives you will see the same debris of the past and future road blocks that we all face. Through the characters lives you will see the Ten Commandments are more than just a list of restrictions... they are a road to a better life!

Length: 50 min.

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

MONEY TALKS

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:56:36 -0700

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This "Liquid" resource focuses on money, finances and stewardship presented through a five episode series, with each episode followed by teaching based on different Biblical lessons. Each episode is typically 10 minutes in length. The participants' guide moves the viewer into reading God's Word and pondering questions that lead to true discovery. Money Talks: Do you love me? Do you trust me? Do you live for me? Do you want more of me? It's funny how money and God say some of the same things. If you think you have ever had issues with money, you should meet the Penders. Money is a part of all our lives, but to this California family, money is everything. Their outrageous view of money provides an amusing yet insightful reflection on struggles we all face in our consumer-driven culture. Money Talks take a lighthearted but important look at one of the more difficult issues of our faith: money and stewardship.

Length: 50 min.

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:11:21 -0700

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Author: Max Lucado

It's Sunday afternoon and you're already dreading the inevitable Monday morning. You spend 50+ hours at a job you hate, only to come home too exhausted to pursue anything other than reality TV. Well, you are not alone: 87 percent of workers don't find meaning in their work and 80 percent believe their talents are not used. And there are consequences-whether or not we realize it, our resulting attitude impacts our health, our relationships, and our fundamental sense of happiness-but best-selling author Max Lucado has a cure. We are all unique individuals, created in God's image, with our own gifts, strengths and passions. In his winsome voice, He will encourage you to explore your uniqueness, put it to work, and redefine your concept of career. Max's book, "Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot", used in conjunction with the 6 Week Small Group Study guide, you'll learn how to: pay attention to your uniqueness, unpack your life to discover your S.T.O.R.Y., strengthen and enhance your relationships, discover your career strengths, and live in your sweet spot every day of your life! Resource includes "Cure for the Common Life" book and small group study guide.