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When God's People Pray

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:35:51 -0700

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In this six-week study, Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, shows viewers truths about how God has used that church's prayers to grow it from a tiny, struggling inner-city congregation into a vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus and faith. Each weekly DVD segment includes a powerful and inspiring prayer story of an ordinary person who received extraordinary answers to prayer. The six sessions are: 1. God's Heart for Us 2. The Amazing Power of Prayer 3. Obedience in Prayer 4. The Word of God and Prayer 5. Why Prayer Matters 6. Creating a Prayer Ministry in Your Church

Length: 130min; 20-25 min/session

Publisher: Zondervan

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE: PLANNED FOR GOD'S PLEASURE-Vol. 2

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:55:00 -0700

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Worship is not just a part of your life - it is your life. Volume 2, You Were Planned For God's Pleasure, a seven week study, will expand your understanding of worship as a lifestyle rooted in friendship with God. This series is great for small groups or adult Sunday school. Each session features a video teaching by Pastor Rick Warren and Study Guides packed with thought-provoking questions and discussion prompts that will engage participants in thoughtful study, application, and prayer.

Length: 60 minutes

Publisher: Purpose Driven Ministries

Published Year: 2003

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

The Ten: 6-10

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:46:41 -0700

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The Ten: 6-10 focuses on the last five of the Ten Commandments, allowing participants to explore and deepen their understanding of God's laws to His people. This DVD-based experience features five 10-minute episodes, as well as a 112-page participant's guide with questions and leader's tips. Each episode introduces present-day characters whose problems and struggles mirror biblical stories, illustrating that God's Word is as true today as it was when it was written.

Length: 50 minutes

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published Year: 2010

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

May/June 2012 MARC News

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:25:38 -0700

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April 2012 MARC News

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:17:45 -0700

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WITH ALL YOUR HEART

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:10:26 -0700

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In With All Your Heart, volume 10 in the Faith Lessons DVD video series hosted by author and teacher Ray Vander Laan, you'll travel through the desert to the fertile Promised Land the Israelites found by God's grace … but where they quickly forgot Him. Discover what it means to remember the Lord in your own life on this one-of-a-kind spiritual pilgrimage. Sessions include: 1. Build Me a Sanctuary 2. Making Space for God 3. He Led Them Like a Shepherd 4. By Every Word- Striking the Rock 5. With All Your Might: The Final Test 6. A Well-Watered Garden

Length: 160 minutes total

Publisher: Focus on the Family

Published Year: 2010

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

The Me I Want to Be, Teen Edition Curriculum Kit: Becoming God's Best Version of You

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:02:36 -0700

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There is a God (it isn't you). Your life is a project (it isn't yours). The real you is waiting (it isn't hard). Does this sound "teen" familiar? John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to those questions in this book and video-based experience. Follow along as he helps you gauge your spiritual health through interactive video discussions, questions, and group exercises that deal with real issues you face as a teen in today's world. The 5 sessions include: 1. Discovering the Spirit 2. Renewing my mind 3. Redeeming my time 4. Deepening my relationships 5. Transforming my experiences

Length: 5 sessions; 10 minutes each

Publisher: Youth Specialties

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

SO LONG, INSECURITY: YOU'VE BEEN A BAD FRIEND TO US

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:49:05 -0700

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Author: Beth Moore

Building upon the message of Beth Moore's "So Long, Insecurity" book, the new "So Long, Insecurity Group Experience" is for women of all ages and races who want to work through their insecurity struggles with image, society, and relationships in a small group Bible study. Designed to bring women together in a support community, women can take a deeper look into what it means to be truly secure. Resource includes hardcover book and small group experience leader guide.

REDUCING THE RISK: KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE FROM SEXUAL ABUSE

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:37:28 -0700

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Updated child abuse prevention resource from "Your Church Resources"... Child sexual abuse is a very real problem in ministries today. The good news is that the risk of this occurring can be decreased when your church implements a program like Reducing the Risk created especially for congregations by noted legal expert Richard Hammar. Reducing the Risk features an interactive, engaging DVD training program with 10 segments. Ministry leaders, volunteers and board members alike will learn first-hand from leading experts on how to screen and select workers, implement solid supervision policies and respond to allegations. Paired with the comprehensive Leader's Guide and the Trainee Workbook, Reducing the Risk is now a turn-key program you can easily and quickly put into practice at your church. Resource also includes screening forms & records file, making it easy to properly screen and keep track of your staff and volunteers.

Length: 2 hours

Publisher: Your Church Resources

Published Year: 2008

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

TAKE MY HAND- 2011 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:17:31 -0700

This collection includes all worship services (DVD's 0740, 0742, 0745, and 0747); Friday Keynote Address, featuring Rudy Rasmus (DVD0746); Saturday Keynote Address, featuring Thomas Kemper (DVD 0748); Marking Sacred Time (DVD 0741); Ordination and Commissioning Service (DVD 0744); and the Memorial Service (DVD 0743)- all held during the 43rd West Michigan Annual Conference- Take My Hand, Calvin College, June 1-4, 2011.

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

March 2012 MARC News

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:01:42 -0800

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JESUS CREED FOR STUDENTS

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:23:57 -0800

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The essence of Jesus' moral vision is this: His followers are to love God and to love others with everything they've got. Love is not one of the virtues but the essence and summary of all virtue. Scot McKnight calls this double commandment to love "The Jesus Creed." We can't wait until we're adults to begin loving God and loving others. In the video presentations (10 min/session), Scot presents the twelve key aspects of becoming a Jesus follower. Sessions include: 1. The Jesus Creed 2. Happiness is a GPS 3. The More Jesus Expects 4. Spiritual Branding 5. The Lord's Prayer 6. Forgiveness 7. Learning to Be Wise 8. Focused Following 9. Who Is Jesus? 10. Distraction vs. Devotion 11. Representing Jesus

Length: 10 min/session

Publisher: Paraclete Press

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES- Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:08:03 -0800

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"There is no more relevant word in this economy than recovery. But our most important need isn't financial recovery, it's Spiritual Recovery. Everybody is hurting, somewhere. Everybody has a hidden wound. Some don't know what it is, but everyone has hidden hurts that create fear, problems, worries etc. in their lives. Every single person where you work, in your neighborhood, in your family, every person you've ever met will benefit from this series." -Rick Warren Following the Beatitudes, this Bible study series teaches the fundamental steps in recognizing and releasing our hurts that keep us from finding real answers, real hope, and enjoying God's promises. Session 1: Admitting Need *The Reality Choice Session 2: Getting Help *The Hope Choice Session 3: Letting Go *The Commitment Choice Session 4: Coming Clean *The Housecleaning Choice Session 5: Making Changes *The Transformation Choice Session 6: Repairing Relationships *The Relationship Choice Session 7: Maintaining Momentum *The Growth Choice Session 8: Recycling Pain *The Sharing Choice

Length: 25 min/session

Publisher: Saddleback

Published Year: 2009

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

IRRESISTABLE INVITATION- Responding to the Extravagant Heart of God

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:42:47 -0800

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Evangelist, author and chancellor of Asbury Seminary Maxie Dunnam invites you on a six week adventure into a greater understanding of the extravagant love of God. The Irresistible Invitation resource kit can be used as an evangelistic tool, a personal devotional, a group study, a stewardship campaign, or simply a great read by a wonderfully accomplished writer whose life is obviously overwhelmed by God's love. Spark church growth and spiritual renewal by uniting your congregation in a fresh commitment to giving and service! This kit includes Maxie Dunham's Irresistible Invitation book, campaign handbook and media, a participant's workbook, leader's guide with DVD, and CD-ROM resources. Additional copies of the book, participant guides, and leader guides available through MARC. Video segments- 10 min/each Week 1: Coming Home to God Week 2: A Love Like no Other Week 3: Alive in Christ Week 4: Fit for Kingdom Living Week 5: The Home of Grace Week 6: Partners in the Gospel

MAKING VISION STICK

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:36:21 -0800

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A vision. You as a leader may have it, but has your organization caught it? If a leader's vision is all about what could be and what should be, why are you buried under what is? Noted author and pastor Andy Stanley points out that if followers don't get the vision, it's because the leaders haven't delivered it. He reveals the three reasons vision doesn't stick. And then he delivers three ways to make vision stick, to make you a leader worth following: 1. Cast vision strategically: defining your vision. 2. Celebrate vision systematically: regularly rejoicing in the successes 3. Live your vision continuously: putting your vision into practice in your own life. With Making Vision Stick you'll learn how to propel you and your organization forward on the vision God has granted you.

Length: 55 minutes

Publisher: Willow Creek

Published Year: 2003

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted