General Interest Studies
General Interest Studies
The Faith: What Christians Believe,
Why They Believe it, and Why it Matters
Your worldview consists of the beliefs you build your life on. It determines how you view God, yourself and other people. It includes your thoughts about life and death, good and evil, pain and suffering, the past, the present and the future. It determines how you think about your relationships, your time and your money. Everything you think about life is shaped by your worldview. Join Chuck Colson & Gabe Lyons for this 6-part study.
Judgment Call
Most of us are familiar with Jesus’ instructions not to judge others. But what exactly did he mean? Are we supposed to look away when a close friend or family member is doing something dishonest or immoral? Are there times when it is wrong not to judge?In this four-part series, Andy Stanley tackles this confusing and often misunderstood topic. We learn the steps to take before confronting others—and how to react when someone judges us.Matt. 7:1-5, 18:12-17; Luke 6:35-36, 23:34-39; 1 Cor. 5:1-5, 9-13
Most of us are familiar with Jesus’ instructions not to judge others. But what exactly did he mean? Are we supposed to look away when a close friend or family member is doing something dishonest or immoral? Are there times when it is wrong not to judge?
In this four-part series, Andy Stanley tackles this confusing and often misunderstood topic. We learn the steps to take before confronting others—and how to react when someone judges us.
Twisted
In this 5-part series, Andy Stanley reveals common ways the truth gets twisted. Each one has the potential to destroy your relationships, cloud your decisions, and distort your perspective of God. Discover how the truth has been twisted, and how it impacts our lives and culture
Faith, Hope, and Luck
Our faith in God often hinges on his activity—or inactivity—in our daily experiences. But it doesn’t have to be that way—it’s not supposed to be that way. This 5-part series is guaranteed to transform your thinking about what it means to “have faith,” and explains what we can expect of God every time we come to him with a request.
This content is foundational for everyone who desires to be an informed follower of Christ.
Destinations with Boulevard of Broken Dreams
We all have places we want to end up in life. Yet the paths we choose often lead us away from our intended destinations. One poor decision can send us down the wrong road, crushing our dreams, and wasting years of our lives. As time passes, we look back wondering how we got off course, and how we can recover from broken dreams. In this four-part series Destinations, Andy Stanley examines the disconnect between our dreams and the paths we take to reach them—that our direction, not our intentions, determines our destinations. Then, in the two-part series Boulevard of Broken Dreams, we learn how we should react when our dreams can’t ever come true.
LO$T
When it comes to finances, it's easy to be lost and not even know it. Some of us start with a bad map, take a wrong turn, or maybe we get distracted by something we think we need. Whatever the reason, once we realize we're lost, how can we find our way back? The task can be daunting, but the good news is that God has given us clear directions to guide the way. In this 6-part series, we learn how to find out where we are financially and how to get where we need to be.
The Best Question Ever—Learning to Foolproof Your Life
Prepare yourself. You are about to be introduced to a single question that will revolutionize the way you make decisions. Andy Stanley poses this question as a filter through which to evaluate every decision in every arena of your life.
6 sessions
On Location
When you stop to consider the decaying moral and ethical climate in our culture and in our world, you may be tempted to wonder, "Is there any hope? Will things ever improve?" Two thousand years ago Jesus addressed a handful of men and women who had the same questions, doubts, and fears. Imagine their surprise when he announced, "You are the salt of the earth...You are the light of the world." Translated, you have been strategically placed by God to preserve culture and illuminate God's will for man.
In this four-part series, Andy Stanley unpacks what it means to be salt and light on location; where we live, work, and play.
Life Rules
When we were kids, half the fun was breaking the rules without getting caught. In life though, there's nothing fun about broken promises, broken relationships, or a broken heart. In this six-part series, Andy Stanley explains that God has given us a set of life rules that can improve our current relationships and help restore a damaged or broken one.
Discovering God’s Will
Discovering God's will can be a difficult process, especially when we need to make a decision in a hurry. This eight-session study series explores God's providential, moral, and personal will and how God uses other people and the principles of scripture to guide us as we attempt to discover the personal vision He has for our lives.
Permission to Speak Freely
Two thousand years ago, Jesus pulled His disciples aside and taught them to pray. In examining His instructions, we find a disconnect between His teaching and the way we typically approach prayer. We discover that there are some things about prayer we think are important but aren't, and there are some things we don't think are important that are. Three-part series.
Pause
In this four-part series, Andy Stanley takes a closer look at the temptations Jesus faced in the desert to identify the driving forces behind the temptations we face every day. Once we realize what is behind temptation, and what is at stake every time we're tempted, we can find the confidence to respond as Jesus did.
TEXT
In this three-part series, we learn that God has, in fact, sent us a message--it's called the Bible. In this amazing collection of writings, you'll find poetry, prophecy, biography, war, sex, and betrayal. And most importantly, you'll find the story of a loving Father who goes to incredible lengths to redeem his children. The message is waiting. Have you read it?
It’s Personal:
You don’t have to understand everything to believe in something
Are questions, concerns, or doubts preventing you from making a personal connection with God? This powerful series is directed to men and women who desire a personal connection with God, but who have genuine questions, doubts, and concerns. In his creative and casual style, Andy Stanley makes a case for the fact that adults don’t become followers of Christ by getting all their questions answered. In most instances, something happens that shrinks those questions. And that something is always personal.
4 Part series
Take it to the Limit: How to get the most out of life
Overloaded? Maxed out? Our culture encourages us to live as if we have no limits. So we fill up our schedules and empty our bank accounts. We do as much as we can, spend as much as we can, and acquire as much as we can—all in an effort to get as much as we can out of life.
In this 6-part series, Andy Stanley explains that the secret to getting more out of life is not doing more, but doing less. We must learn to create margin to live the life God intended for us.
Breakaway:
Because you didn’t set out to be just like everybody else
None of us sets out to be like everybody else, but it happens. Life begins to squeeze us into a mold until one day we wake up feeling trapped. Unfortunately many people think the answer is to run away, but they only end up making the same bad decisions over and over again. So how do you break the cycle and break out of the crowd?
This 6-part series is designed to expose you to four core beliefs that have the power to change the trajectory of your life!
The Legend of Joe Jacobson
When we experience hardships, we tend to wonder where God is. In times of prosperity, we often forget about God and adopt the mindset that we can handle everything on our own. And when we’ve been hurt by someone, we are apt to look for an opportunity to pay that person back. Joseph, Jacob’s son, had every right to give up on God as a result of his circumstances; instead, Joseph lived his life believing God was with him.
In this 3-part series, Andy Stanley encourages us to ask what someone in our circumstances would do if they were absolutely confident God was with them.
Community: Your Pathway to Progress
Community. It’s a word we often see, but what does it really mean? And why is it so important in the context of our spiritual lives? In this study, specifically designed for new small groups, you will learn that community is essential to spiritual progress. Community builds you up and adds the element of accountability to your spiritual life. Without a group of close friends that share common goals, it is easy to get discouraged and veer off course in your relationship with God. But a supportive small group will walk with you during the natural difficulties of life. Whether you are a skeptic or a long-time Christian, you need community. You will spend the first sessions of this study getting to know your other group members—where they have come from and where they are now. Then, during the remaining sessions, you will discuss the importance of community and how to stay on course. Study guides are recommended for each group participant. The DVD has been designed to complement sessions 5-7 of the study guide for you to watch as a group and contains messages by Andy Stanley that will introduce you to the importance of community.
Taking Care of Business
Work. For most people, it's a necessity. For some, it's a passion. And for others, it's a four-letter word to be avoided as much as possible. But for all of us, only one perspective on work really matters: God's. Six-part series.
3:16 The Numbers of Hope
Timeless and powerful, these words proclaim a message of love, a source of hope, and a promise of life. In this interactive study experience, based on his book 3:16, Max Lucado unpacks the incredible message of John 3:16, illuminating one of the most beloved Scriptures in the entire Bible. This study is for those who know these words, and for those hearing them for the first time. We all need its promise. 12-part series.
When the Game is Over—It All Goes Back in the Box
Using popular games as a metaphor for our temporal lives, this six-session DVD curriculum neatly sorts out what’s fleeting and what’s permanent in God’s kingdom. Being Master of the Board is not the point; being rich toward God is. Winning the game of life on Earth is a temporary victory; loving God and other people with all our hearts is an eternal one.
PRAYER - Does It Make A Difference?
Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat—the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect—of our relationship with God: prayer. What is prayer? Does it change God’s mind or ours—or both? This book is an invitation to communicate with God the Father who invites us into an eternal partnership through prayer. 6 Sessions.
Risky Creation: Genesis Chapters 1-9
Six Sessions on the Lives of Adam and Noah with Bob Russell
A basic, verse by verse Bible study of Genesis 1-9. If you have a DVD player, you can host a Bible study today! These self-contained, easy to use studies require no prep or special knowledge from you. Just insert the disc and press play.
Promises, Promises: Genesis 12-22
Six Sessions on the Life of Abraham with Bob Russell
A basic, verse by verse Bible study of Genesis 12-22. If you have a DVD player, you can host a Bible study today! These self-contained, easy to use studies require no prep or special knowledge from you. Just insert the disc and press play.
Nobody’s Perfect: Genesis Chapters 25-33
Six Sessions on the Life of Jacob with Bob Russell
A basic, verse by verse bible study of Genesis 25-33. If you have a DVD player, you can host a Bible study today! These self-contained, easy to use studies require no prep or special knowledge from you. Just insert the disc and press play.
Good from Evil: Genesis Chapters 37-50
Six Sessions on the Life of Joseph with Bob Russell
A basic, verse by verse Bible study of Genesis 37-50
If you have a DVD player, you can host a Bible study today! These self-contained, easy to use studies require no prep or special knowledge from you.
Chasing Daylight – Studies from the life of Jonathan
Adventure awaits. Opportunity is all around us. In Chasing Daylight, city pastor Erwin McManus calls us to risk everything for a life of genuine purpose. Real-life stories, personal interviews, and in-your-face teaching moments make this a great Bible study for adults. The biblical character of Jonathan was a man on a mission. In faith and doubt, he stepped out to launch a daring attack that energized his people. With that attitude, we can be movers and shakers rather than moaners and slackers. McManus culls eight characteristics of an adventurer’s heart, what he calls “The Jonathan Factor.” 8 Sessions.
The Prodigal God
In six captivating DVD video sessions, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus' best-known—and least understood—parable. The Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God's radical love for sinners of every kind.
Taking you and your LIFE group beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son, Tim Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the Father who lavishes his love on both. The Prodigal God will challenge the devout and the skeptic alike to see Christianity in a whole new way.