Bücher veröffentlicht von HarperChristian Resources

In this four-session video Bible study, John Mark Comer discusses the power of Satan's lies and encourages believers to take up the armor of spiritual warfare, make a stand, and fight back with God's truth.

The deepest longing of the human heart is to know and be known by God. God longs for an intimate relationship with us as well. But how do we develop that kind of relationship with a holy God? It is one thing to long for such a relationship, but quite another to experience intimacy with Him. In Leaving Ordinary, Donna Gaines shares from her personal experience how prayer can become the channel that links the believer's heart to the heart of God.God gave the pattern of the tabernacle to the Israelites. It was a temporary and portable dwelling for His glory. Through it God taught them how to approach and worship Him before He led them to their rewardthe promised land. Using the tabernacle and its articles as a guide, Donna teaches readers how to interact with God in that secret place of true intimacy that leads to worship. Your ordinary daily practice of prayer can become an extraordinary encounter with the living Lord. Leaving Ordinary is essential reading for anyone who desires to enter into and experience the reality of God's presence.As you read, you will: Explore the tabernacle and discover how it can be a guide for prayer today.Learn how to gain a stronger, more intimate relationship with God.Develop your own personal prayer testimony as you experience His presence.

In this six-session video study, Randy Frazee and Phil Collins lead introduce participants to several tried-and-tested practices for engaging with Scripture and experiencing the presence of God in a fresh new way.

In this seven-session study, Jennie covers the breadth of God's plan for His people from Genesis to Revelation and participants will discover how five life patterns can transform the way they connect with others.

Become a daily Bible reader, attentive to the mind of God.In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight reveals the newness and activeness of God's Word as it works in our everyday lives. His unique approach to Bible study combines sound theology with relevant pastoral wisdom. Each volume of this series provides:Original Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.Fresh Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.Practical Application: Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.Ideal for personal reflection or group study, James and Galatians will help you see God in the biblical context so you can hear from God in your context. The letters of James and Galatians both speak words of life to believers in the first century and in the twenty-first century:James offers us practical and relevant wisdom about the speech we use (especially considering modern means of communication), the trials we face, and the specific dangers of wealth.Galatians reminds us of the total sufficiency of Jesus in securing our salvation, and of the leadership of the Holy Spirit for living out our faith.Exploring the links between the time these words were written and our own times, Scot McKnight uncovers the enduring relevance and importance of these two letters for our lives today. He'll walk you and your group through both letters with Scripture passages (sometimes translated from the original by McKnight himself), reflection questions, pastoral insights, and ideas for putting God's words into action.

Enter a radical reconstruction of what we've learned to believe about God and masculinity.The Becoming A King Study Guide is an invitation to enter a rare and remarkable fellowship of like-hearted men. It's a call to have honest conversations about what power and responsibility look like for men in our world today. It's a journey to rediscover your kingship in Christ and the narrow path that leads to this inner transformation.In this six-session video Bible study, journey with Morgan into a process that helps men discover and recover:Our true courageOur vulnerabilityGod's design and desire to empower us in his Kingdom.It is God's intention to entrust us to participate in the ongoing creativity of the universe. Yet, even a glance at our history and the world around us shows that the story of most men who are entrusted with power is a story of self-harm and harm of those under their care.What's gone wrong? When can you entrust a man with power as God intended?When we take a deeper look at the external problems around us, we begin to see that the problems lie rooted within our own souls.Despite that, there is hope.Curated and distilled over more than two decades, and mined from the lives of over seventy-five sages who have gone before us, Morgan shares what he discovered: an ancient and reliable path to restoring the heart of a man and becoming the kind of man who can wield power for good.This study includes video notes, group discussion questions, and between-session personal study for each session.Sessions include:Becoming PowerfulBecoming a SonBecoming the Man You Were Born to BeBecoming a GeneralistThe Way of BecomingBecoming a KingDesigned for use with the Becoming a King Video Study (9780310115267), sold separately. Streaming video also available.

In this eight-session video group study (DVD/digital video sold separately), you will discover why Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is one of the most read and beloved Christian books of all time. But seventy years later from when it was first delivered on radio, what relevance does it have to our world today? Host Eric Metaxas and a variety of Christian leadersincluding Philip Yancey, Alister McGrath, Devin Brown, Paul McCusker, Douglas Gresham, and othershelp us understand the timeless message of C. S. Lewis in fresh ways for a new generation.The first purpose of this video study is to explore the positive ideas that C.S. Lewis has so eloquently written about in Mere Christianity for those who already call themselves Christian. The second purpose is to explain in an engaging, winsome and non-threatening way the basic tenets of the Christian faith as illustrated by C.S. Lewis to those who do not claim to be Christian. This study aims to fulfill the vision of C.S. Lewis of reaching people from all faith backgrounds.Sessions include:Our Sense of Right and WrongWhat's Behind Our Sense of Right and WrongThe Rival Conceptions of GodFree Will and the Shocking AlternativeChristian Behavior and the Great Sin of PrideThe Christian Virtue of HopeGod in Three PersonsCounting the CostDesigned for use with the Discussing Mere Christianity Video Study 9780310699859 (sold separately).

In The Case for Faith Revised Study Guide, a revised, six-session small group Bible study, you and your group discuss hard questions and the most common objections to the Christian faith, based on video teaching from The Case for Faith Revised: A DVD Study.

I'll be happy after: the promotion the new house the next vacation a different car you fill in the blank. Why is a contented, satisfied life so evasive? What deep hungers drive the out of control accumulation, reckless purchasing habits, and crazy consumer lifestyle for so many of us? And why are we often driven more by what our neighbors own than what will truly make us happy?Filmed at biblically significant historical sites in Turkey and Greece and in the United States, this six-session, video-based Bible study provides an inspiring and transformative vision for living a deeply contented life in the midst of our consumer-driven, materialistic, and often shallow culture. Pastor Jeff Manion weaves masterful contemporary storytelling with rich biblical, historical, and cultural background, revealing the similarities between the struggles of today's culture with that of the New Testament churches.Satisfied explores the way in which the messages to the New Testament churches were received by the original readers and how these passages can alter the way we view wealth, accumulation, and ultimate contentment today.This study guide contains video notes, individual or group reflection questions, and between-session personal projects enhancing your journey through each of the video sessions, taught by Jeff Manion.Sessions include:The School of ContentmentComparisonIdentity ShiftThe Challenge of AffluenceThe Generous HeartThe InvitationDesigned for use with the Satisfied: A DVD Study 9780310694557 (sold separately).

The Spirit-Filled Life Study Guides interactive approach offers an in-depth look at practical living in God's kingdom and challenges users to examine and live their daily lives in light of God's Word.

Do you know God? There is a vast difference between knowing about God and knowing God. In Pursuing a Deeper Faith, Dr. Charles Stanley shares God's invitation to grow in a heart relationship with Him, to hear His voice speaking to your spirit , and to feel a deep assurance that you are locked into a forever relationship that cannot be severed.

We all deal with anger in our lives, whether it be in a subtle or violent manner. Being angry can involve such emotional expressions as frustration, irritability, annoyance, aggravation, or fretting. The good news is anger can be managed. In The Anger Workbook, Les Carter, Ph.D., and Frank Minirth, M.D., offer a unique program that will guide you.

As part of the Spirit-Filled Life Study Guide series, Beyond the Veil will lead you into a greater understanding and appreciation of all that is yours because of the sacrifice of God's Son. Discover all that awaits you in a life lived in God's presence, find encouragement to draw near to God, and know that He will draw near to you.

Women of Faith, renowned for their unique combination of personality and truth, offer fresh new messages in their fourth series of popular topical study guides. Titles include: Receiving God's Goodness Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy Contagious Joy Understanding Purpose Each study guide, teeming with insights and quotes from the conference speakers provides twelve weeks of Bible study, a leader's guide for small groups, and a special take-home reminder for each week's lesson.

Revised and updated, Dr. Charles Stanley's well-loved Life Principles study guide series has taken on new life through refreshed content. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world.

This 6-week Bible Leader's Guide (DVD sold seperately) will challenge students to accept the mission to live like Jesus now, not later, by telling the stories of adolescents from the Bible and in modern life who did -- and are doing -- significant and amazing things in the world and for the God who saves.

"e;You will only make this journey once. What kind of journey will it be?"e; Many things in life are uncertain, and it's often difficult for people to accept God's promises without having doubts. Doubts are a normal part of life, but Christians can know their awareness and faith in God will give them the ability to weather the storms and doubts they face on life's journey. Is it possible to really trust God to keep His promises? How can you know for sure that God really loves and cares for you? Dealing with Doubt shows how to have a personal, growing relationship with God, and shows how to find peace in Him, in our hearts, and with others. God will provide the strength we need. He isn't going anywhere. He is there every step of the journey. The Journey Study Series is based on Billy Graham's best-selling book The Journey, the culmination of a lifetime of spiritual insight and ministry experience. Each chapter explores the joys, triumphs, and conflicts we all encounter on our journey through life.Use for self-study or shared experience in small groupssix weeks of lessonssidebars offer a scriptural journey through God's wordquestions for starting group discussionsInsight-filled scripture passages to studyEach chapter includes thought-provoking questions, commentary, scriptures, and insights to help you on life's journey. Each lesson teaches the secret of walking with God on life's path. Understanding God's truths will make life's journey easier and let Him fulfill His promise to lead you home.

Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible. The lessons include: Leader's Notes 7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible An explanation and interpretation of Scripture A story that illustrates the passage in focus Other Bible verses related to the theme Questions for reflection Suggestions for application in everyday life.

Why does the Bible contain so many stories of hurting people? In this volume of the popular Topical Bible Study Series, Max Lucado builds on themes explored in He Still Moves Stones, showing us the tenderness of Christ through tragic situations and reminding us that what he did then he is willing to do today.

Christ is the final victor, and he will come again...Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the book of Revelation in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today. Even in John's day, many Christians wanted to know when Christ would come againwhen the plan of salvation would be accomplished. Throughout the book of Revelation, in all of its confusing images and prophecies, God's stunning faithfulness and love is on full display as he offers up every chance for sinners to claim redemption and join him forever.Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.

In this nine-lesson workbook, leadership expert John C. Maxwell and mission leadership expert Rob Hoskins offer a compelling new guide on how to enact positive change in lives and communities.

Racial divides, political strife, uncertain futures, challenging times---is this the story of Esther or the story of today? Thankfully, the promise of both then and now is this: Our God triumphs in troubled times and we are invited to be a part of the victory.

This all-new update to the MacArthur Bible Study Series continues Dr. John MacArthur's examination of the whole of Scripture, focusing on key chapters and passages of Scripture from the Old Testament.

This book will lead you through the many layers of understanding who you are in the eyes of God. You are a beloved child of God; you are the heir of God's inheritance; you are a member of the Body of Christ. In short, you are God's Masterpiece!

Start Your Journey to Master the Bible.The problem most of us have with the Bible is that we started out studying the details without ever getting the big picture. It's no wonder we're confused!In the Colorado Rockies, there are so many mountain peaks, nobody could climb them all. But there are 53 peaks that are over 14,000 feet. And many hikers try to climb all 53 fourteeners.That's what Max Anders does in this Bible study. You'll look at only the fourteeners a manageable amount of information. In 30 days, you'll have a complete understanding of the story of the Bible and the core teachings or doctrines that Christians have held onto throughout the centuries, presented in bite-sized pieces. After you have mastered the fourteeners, you will have the basic information you need for hiking the smaller peaks.Anders' simple-to-use, straightforward guide has been recommended by Bible teachers and pastors for thirty years, and now he can join your Bible study and launch you on a journey of mastering the Bible so well that the Bible masters you.Sessions include:An Overview of the BibleThe Early History of Israel (PatriarchKingdom Eras)The Later History of Israel (ExileSilence Eras)The History of the Church (GospelMissions Eras)The Great Doctrines: the Bible, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and AngelsThe Great Doctrines: Man, Sin, Salvation, the Church, and Future ThingsDesigned for use with 30 Days to Understanding the Bible Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.

Are you searching for greater confidence, purpose, and peace? Are the pressures of this world weighing you down? Are you feeling overburdened and overwhelmed?In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah draws on 2 Peter 1:311 to show how there is help at your fingertipshelp that will give you everything you need to walk life's trail with resilience and strength. While many Christians feel unprepared to walk the journey of faith, you can be assured that God has provided the tools you need to guide your wayresources such as virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. You can live in confidence because of His promises!Filled with practical truths, each session reveals how these gifts will enable you to develop qualities that will strengthen you to soar above your circumstances and make the most of opportunities that come your way. It's time to unpack all God has provided and take your next step toward a life of confidence. After all, you already have everything you need!The Everything You Need Study Guide includes video teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and weekly personal study and reflection materials.Sessions Include:Prepare for the JourneySurvey the TrailStay the CoursePersevere on the PathStep Out to HelpReach the DestinationDesigned for use with the Everything You Need Video Study (9780310111856), sold separately.

The Life Principles Study Guides offer a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, and a call to action. Each study guide contains 10 Bible study lessons of in-depth commentary by Dr. Charles Stanley, pertinent Scripture passages on the topic, and thought-provoking questions to facilitate group study.

Can you imagine a future where women and men are better together?We are at a strategic cultural intersection where relationships between women and men are eroding. While it is good for women to expose their pain, abuse, and experiences of gender inequality and oppression, what often follows is a never-ending cycle of blame, accusations, denial, avoidance, and ultimately devastation for everyone involved.Better Together, a six-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), is a beacon of hope in this challenging storm. Danielle Strickland helps us understand how oppression workswhether it relates to gender, race, socioeconomic status, or religionand how to overcome it. Let Danielle inspire you to believe that change is possible and equip you with ideas and strategies that will compel you to action.The Better Together Study Guide includes six guided Group Gatherings intended to amplify the video teachings as well as between-session personal time to engage the Bible and study content.Sessions include:Through Kingdom LensesHope for the FuturePulling the ThreadEmbracing DifferenceReplacing Root BeliefsTransition to ThrivingDesigned for use with the Better Together Video Study (9780310110781), sold separately. Streaming video also available.

At some point, we resign ourselves to living by the scripts and rhythms established by other people. Perhaps it's a parent. Maybe it's a pastor or a boss or a teacher. Maybe it's a mortgage or wedding date or that next pay raise. Wherever the source, today there is an ocean full of people living on the life rafts of what they were expected to do. If we look at the mirror, we might see ourselves on that life raft as well.In this five-session video study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), bestselling author Bob Goff dares to ask the questions: What would you do if opinion, reason, or probability were no objects? What do you deeply desire to do even if it scares you to the marrow of your bones? What were you meant to do even if no other person thinks you should? He shares stories from the Bible that show how God called certain individuals to follow himregardless of their lack of "e;qualifications"e;and how those people changed the world when they dared to follow God's dreams for their lives. In the same way, God is calling us to step into the version of our lives that he intended for us before others told us it was impossible and once again dream big.If anyone knows how to live life to the fullest, it is Bob Goff. He has already dazzled readers and audiences with his crazy, audacious, live-out-loud approach and stories told in Love Does and Everybody, Always. Yet as unique as Bob might seem, he had to make his own choice to dream big. In this study, he will take participants on this journey he has already traveled and help them to rediscover the dreams God has for them and turn them into reality. Dream Big will help group members understand that God has a plan for their lives and provide a step-by-step road map to breaking through the barriers that are holding them back.Designed for use with the Dream Big Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.