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Crossline 10/31/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:59:00 +0000

If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:46:00 +0000

Author: John Ortberg
Publisher: Zondervan
Format: DVD
Lessons: 6 sessions

Far too many of us have put our faith in a casual Christianity that never compels us to leave our comfort zones. But, deep within our hearts we know that Christ has not called us to comfort, but to an exciting, sacrificial and overwhelmingly fulfilling faith. In If You're Going to Walk on Water John Ortberg teaches us how to step out of the "boat" of casual Christianity so that we can faithfully follow the Lord who is calling us out onto the risky, exciting waters of the high seas. Let Pastor Ortberg teach you how to leave your comfort zone for a remarkable life of faith.

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Fearless

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:39:00 +0000

Author: Max Lucado
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Format: DVD
Lessons: 6 sessions

Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.

They're talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, turnovers at headquarters, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global warming. The plague of our day, terrorism, begins with the word terror. Fear, it seems, has taken up a hundred-year lease on the building next door and set up shop. Oversized and rude, fear herds us into a prison of unlocked doors. Wouldn't it be great to walk out?

Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? If you could hover a fear magnet over your heart and extract every last shaving of dread, insecurity, or doubt, what would remain? Envision a day, just one day, where you could trust more and fear less.

Can you imagine your life without fear?

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Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0000

Author: Mark Gungor
Publisher: Laugh Your Way, America
Format: DVD
Lessons: 6 sessions

Improve your marriage and reduce marital problems with Mark Gungor's exclusive advice. Mark Gungor, one of the most sought-out speakers on love and marriage, explores the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships, combing striking clarity and practical solutions to common relationship woes. Mark's humor makes his teaching enjoyable, effective and memorable, helping husbands and wives remember these insights and immediately put them to work.

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To Live is Christ

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:54:00 +0000

Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Lifeway
Format: DVD
Lessons: 10 sessions

To Live Is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this in-depth women's Bible study on the life and ministry of Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Paul served faithfully, loved heartily, and demonstrated what it means to die daily, crucified with Jesus Christ. Join Beth Moore in a journey to discover a greater appreciation for his unflagging faith and undying devotion to servanthood.

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The Me I Want to Be

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:51:00 +0000

Author: John Ortberg
Publisher: Zondervan
Format: DVD
Lessons: 5 sessions

Join bestselling author John Ortberg as he helps you discover spiritual

vitality like never before with this five-session DVD video curriculum for

small groups and a church-wide preaching campaign.

Learn to be a thriving and flourishing Christ-follower as you study

these five sessions.

The Me I Want to Be sessions include:

Discovering the Spirit

Renewing My Mind

Redeeming My Time

Deepening My Relationships

Transforming My Experience

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Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:45:00 +0000

Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Lifeway
Format: DVD
Lessons: 10 sessions

Join Beth in a very personal examination of the Old Testament story of Esther as she peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story is to our lives today. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the Bible study for you. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today. This portion of God's Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives.

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Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:42:00 +0000

Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Lifeway
Format: DVD
Lessons: 12 sessions

Join Beth Moore in a faith-building study of prophecy, and learn how to shine for Christ in our modern culture. Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures— to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and confront temptations and threats—today's believers face many of the same trials. Schedule one 12-week study or two six-week studies with your small group or Sunday school and examine the life of Daniel in an extremely contemporary way. Then explore the fascinating prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Christ. Five daily studies and 1 video worksheet per week show you how individuals can live with integrity in today's self-absorbed society.

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Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0000

Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Lifeway
Format: DVD
Lessons: 6 sessions

Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David is based on the teaching sessions of the Deeper Still conference featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur. These three women explored their lives and the life of David in this six-session women's Bible study. Taped at the 2007 Deeper Still women's event, the messages presented by these beloved authors are divided into three segments, two lessons from each author. Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (sessions one and two by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (sessions three and four by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (sessions five and six by Kay Arthur). You’ll laugh with them, cry with them, and learn to love God with them.

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A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:36:00 +0000

Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Lifeway
Format: DVD
Lessons: 10 sessions

A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place - Leader Kit by Beth Moore helps a leader facilitate this women's Bible study experience and contains all that is needed to conduct the 10 weeks of small group time. Explore the fascinating account of the building of the Old Testament tabernacle, the significance of its intricate design, its pivotal role in God's eternal plan, the grand fulfillment of its purpose by Jesus Christ, and its variety of meanings for your walk with God today.

Perhaps no Old Testament event so dramatically illustrates God's persistent desire to relate to His children as the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Through the tabernacle God initiated a deeper relationship with His Chosen People by bringing reconciliation and revealing His glory. And certainly, no Old Testament event so richly prefigures the coming of the true Tabernacle, Jesus Christ. In this 10-week in-depth Bible study you will be challenged to prepare your heart, like the holy of holies, to become a home for His love and glory — a dwelling place for the Most High God.

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Faithful, Abundant, True

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:31:00 +0000

Authors: Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer
Publisher: Lifeway
Format: DVD
Lessons: 6 sessions

Join Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, and Priscilla Shirer in a women's Bible study recorded live at the Orlando Deeper Still conference.

Kay Arthur teaches from basically, the entire book of Hebrews! Hebrews is both an example of God's faithfulness and a challenge to believers to be faithful in difficult times.
Priscilla Shirer teaches from Ephesians 3:20-21 on God's abundance. A fundamental basis for every believer is the absolute reality that God can do whatever He chooses to do. God's ability empowers our faithfulness.
Beth Moore teaches on the topic of discernment. In these difficult days it is absolutely essential that we learn to trust the Holy Spirit to enable us to determine what is true and what is false.

While these three women each speak on the distinctive topic the Holy Spirit had lead them to teach, the messages result in a marvelous blend. Kay challenges us to faithfulness in difficult days. Priscilla points to the essential of trust in God's ability, and Beth teaches on how to discern truth from error in these difficult days.

The Member Book is a versatile study guide for this women's Bible study that can be used in a retreat setting or for a seven-session study. Each teacher provides two weeks of study in a brief format that will take most women 15 to 30 minutes daily. As a bonus, Faithful, Abundant, and True Member Book includes a partnership with HomeLife Magazine in which each of the three speakers' section also includes an article from HomeLife that illustrates faithfulness, abundance, and truth.

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Game Plan for Life

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0000

Author: Joe Gibbs
Publisher: Lifeway
Format: DVD
Lessons: 6 sessions

Three-time Super Bowl winner, NFL Hall of Fame coach, and three-time NASCAR champion Joe Gibbs has assembled a team of experts to tackle the key areas of life a man needs in order to lead a victorious life. Based on a national survey, the Gibbs team has identified the most important issues facing men today.

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Foundations: Jesus

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:19:00 +0000

Author: Tom Holladay and Kay Warren
Publisher: Saddleback Resources
Video: DVD
Lessons: 4 sessions

Jesus is Volume 3 in the 11-volume curriculum called Foundations, a fresh, innovative series by Tom Holladay and Kay Warren about the essential truths of the Christian faith and how these truths are to be lived out in your relationships, your character and your work.

The four sessions in Jesus include:

Jesus, Your Best Friend
The Life of Jesus
Jesus is Fully God
Jesus is Fully God and Fully Man

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Sermon on the Mount LifeGuide

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Author: John Stott
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Video: None
Lessons: 12

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God in life? According to John Stott, Jesus' Sermon on the Mount describes what human life and human community look like when they come under the gracious rule of God—different! Matthew 6:8 reads: "Do not be like them" (the people around them). Study more about the greatest sermon ever preached in this LifeGuide Bible Study. Leader's notes are included.

Allen's Note: LifeGuide studies tend to offer more questions than your group could possibly discuss in a regular meeting. I would recommend for the leader to choose 8-10 questions from the study rather than attempting to cover the entire study.

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Being God's Man by Resisting the World - the Every Man Series, Bible Studies

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0000

Authors: Stephen Arterburn, Kenny Luck, Todd Wendorff

Publisher: Random House
Video: None
Lessons: 8

You have to live in this world. But if you want to be God's man, there's a catch: You can't be absorbed or influenced by the world. You have to stand strong as a man of God and resist the world. Men like you, who are getting serious about their walk with God, feel a deep, intuitive conflict of the soul. . .where unholy alliances with the world, which were once acceptable, must now be broken. That's not easy. But here's solid, trustworthy guidance for you from men who have been there, too. In "Being God's Man by Resisting the World," you'll take a look at Christ's template of values as revealed in the Sermon on the Mount. Every man who seeks to understand and train in these values will experience a greater connection with God. So forget what you know, focus on these truths, and start living large spiritually.

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24 Hours That Changed the World

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0000

Author: Adam Hamilton
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Video: DVD
Lessons: 7 sessions

In his inspiring book 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton guided us, step by step, through the last day of Jesus’ life.

Now, in a companion DVD that also functions beautifully on its own, we travel to the Holy Land with Adam Hamilton to visit the sites where those earth-shaking events took place. We walk where Jesus walked and see what he may have seen, along the road that led to the pain and triumph of the cross.

The DVD includes seven sessions plus an introduction and bonus clips. Each session averages ten minutes each.

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Living Beyond Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0000

Author: Lance Witt
Publisher: Saddleback Resources
Video: DVD
Lessons: 6 Sessions

Inside Out Living is a 3-part series on Jesus' blueprint for building the Christian life - the Sermon on the Mount. This 6-week volume, by Pastor Lance Witt, focuses on relationships, anger management, faithfulness in marriage, being truthful and trustworthy, and loving our enemies, from Matthew 5:17-48.

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Facing the Unknown

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:07:00 +0000

Author: Mark Batterson
Publisher: Bluefishtv.com
Video: DVD
Lessons: 4 Sessions

What unknowns are you facing in life?

Many people feel like their life leads them from one path to the next with no certainty. Is this the right job? Is he or she “the one?” Is now the time to have kids? What do I do now? Am I even on the right path?

In this four part video series, you’ll experience short cinematic videos set in the 21st century that tell the story of Abraham. What did Abraham think and feel when God asked him to take those incredible steps of faith? After each short video, Mark Batterson will teach Biblical principles from Abraham’s story and apply those to us today.

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The Truth Project

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:40:00 +0000

Author: Dr. Del Tackett
Publisher: Focus on the Family
Video: DVD
Lessons: 11 Sessions

The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.
We believe this one project represents the possibility for exponential change within the body of Christ, as we expect that thousands will be transformed by this curriculum. As it has been throughout history, God continues to call ordinary people to make an eternal difference in our world.

PLEASE NOTE: The Truth Project must be directed by a trained facilitator. This is also available as a BrookwoodU class: brookwoodchurch.org/brookwooduclasses

For more information: http://www.thetruthproject.org/

Living a Blessed Life

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:35:00 +0000

Author: Lance Witt
Publisher: Saddleback Resources
Video: DVD
Lessons: 6 Sessions

Inside Out Living is a three-part series on Jesus' blueprint for building the Christian life - the Sermon on the Mount. This six-week volume, by Pastor Lance Witt, covers the Beatitudes and living as salt and light in the world, from Matthew 5:1-16.

Here and Now...There and Then: A Lecture Series on Revelation

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:32:00 +0000

Author: Beth Moore
Publisher: Lifeway
Video: DVD
Lessons: 11 Sessions

Here and Now...There and Then by Beth Moore is an 11-session 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.

The Best Question Ever

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:29:00 +0000

Author: Andy Stanley
Publisher: Multnomah
Video: DVD
Lessons: 6 Sessions

We all have regrets---things we wish we'd never done or said. But life doesn't have to be that way! While trying to help people distraught over bad decisions, Andy Stanley discovered The Best Question Ever. Now he shares it with you in this 6-part DVD. Discover the power to goof-proof your decision making with the simple question: "What's the wise thing to do?"

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iMarriage

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:26:00 +0000

Author: Andy Stanley
Publisher: Multnomah
Video: DVD
Lessons: 6 Sessions (also 3 full length sermons)

Andy Stanley 's three key teachings help you transform your expectations and examine the "I's" of marriage: "Keeping My 'I' On You," "Putting Your 'I' Out," and "It Takes Three." Six sessions with leader's guide, conversation-starting exercises, discussion questions and application steps will help you look to God to experience marriage as it was designed.

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Message Discussion Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Allen White) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:18:00 +0000

The Message Discussion Guide is provided each Sunday as a tool for Small Groups, individuals or friends. Our goal is to offer a way for you to practically apply the teaching from the Sunday message to your everyday life.

You can download the Message Discussion Guide at brookwoodchurch.org/discussionguide