This fast-paced video gives further perspective on the three mission study themes for 2005. The video can be used in conjunction with the mission study book or as a discussion starter on any of the three topics.
1. India & Parkistan: Church leaders from both countries describe social, political, and theological issues that impact these two countries and their churches. 2. Public Education: A look at programs through which local churches work to enrich the lives of public school children. 3. Children of the Bible: The stories of Joseph and his brothers and Jairus' daughter as told to us by children.

For nearly 2,000 years, the parables of Christ have instructed and inspired. Now, these powerful stories are re-told in a way that will immediately grab viewers' attention. Each DVD in the series contains short films depicting three beloved parables in modern settings and situations. Use them as introductions, illustrations, or discussion starters, and your students will see God's Word in a whole new way.

This curriculum will help cultivate the five purposes of God in a group setting with the Small Group version of the Study Guide. Six lessons study one core biblical passage, then guide a group discussion of practical application as a response to the passage. The Study Guide seeks to balance all five purposes of God, providing focus and action in each purpose each week:
1: What on Earth Am I Here For?
2.Worship - You were Planned for God's Pleasure
3.Fellowship - You were Formed for God's Family
4.Discipleship - You were Created to become like Christ 5.Ministry - You were Shaped for serving God
6.Evangelism - You were Made for a Mission.

This curriculum will help cultivate the five purposes of God in a group setting with the Small Group version of the Study Guide. Six lessons study one core biblical passage, then guide a group discussion of practical application as a response to the passage. The Study Guide seeks to balance all five purposes of God, providing focus and action in each purpose each week: 1: What on Earth Am I Here For? 2.Worship - You were Planned for God's Pleasure 3.Fellowship - You were Formed for God's Family 4.Discipleship - You were Created to become like Christ 5.Ministry - You were Shaped for serving God 6.Evangelism - You were Made for a Mission.

Storyteller Noa Baum, an Israeli who began a heartfelt dialogue with a Palestinian woman while living in the United States, weaves together their memories and their mothers' stories. She creates a moving testimony illuminating the complex and contradictory history and emotions that surround Jerusalem for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

Episode 4 of 25
God rewards Abraham by calling him into the wilderness as the forefather of a great nation, whose descendants'will outnumber the sands of the earth.

Episode 7 of 25
God tests Abraham by requesting him to sacrifice his favorite son, Issac.

The term "Affluenza" in this video is defined as: American epidemic of shopping, overwork, debt and pursuit of money. Tony Campolo tells us about a cure that's actually documented in the Bible - "Sell all you have and give it to the poor." Campolo says we can and tells us how. He tackles forbidden subjects such as our money, our time, and our stuff. He is really telling us that we must simplify in order to live fully and that simplicity is a path to the abundant life Jesus said he came to bring.
Tape 1 of 6.
Tony Campolo describes a simple lifestyle and an affluent lifestyle, followed by discussion about the anxiety that wealth creates and what Jesus says we should be seeking.

Tape 26 of 26 in Jesus .. A Kingdom Without Frontiers series.
The Holy Spirit descends with Tongues of Fire. Stephen is martyred, while Paul is thrown from his horse and becomes an Apostle for Christ, as the Early Church is persecuted.

Designed for use by Sunday School classes, small groups, and even individuals, this study will present principles of how to go about understanding the Scriptures properly, and how to apply those principles to the texts to ascertain the meaning originally inspired by God's Spirit. Dr. Efird covers the Biblical text, explaining the historical background and nuances of both Hebrew and Greek language as well as translations. Each study is divided into 20 minute video segments, providing you with maximum flexibility in course and session length.
Tape 1:
Introduction (7min)
Session 1. The Background of Acts
Session 2. Emphasis of Acts
Acts 1:1-1:11
Session 3. Acts 1:12-2:42
Session 4. Acts 3-5:12