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The Alpha Guide is a companion to either the Alpha Film Series or
Alpha with Nicky Gumbel. This guide is divided up by session with
an easy-to-read outline so that guests can follow along during each
talk. With simple bullet-point organization and plenty of room for
notes, the guide functions as an invaluable resource to the guest
during Alpha, and as a reference tool for individual reflection
long after Alpha. It is considered an essential resource for Alpha
guests as well as the host and helpers on Alpha. Alpha creates an
environment of hospitality where people can bring their friends,
family, and work colleagues to explore the Christian faith, ask
questions, and share their point of view. Alpha makes it easy to
invite friends to have spiritual conversations which explore life's
biggest questions in a safe and respectful way. Alpha's approach to
hospitality, faith, and discussion is designed to welcome everyone,
especially those who might not describe themselves as Christians or
church-goers. Each session includes time for a large group meal,
short teaching, and small group discussion.
Who is Jesus to you? In the Bible, we discover that Jesus goes by many
names—Advocate, Shepherd, King, Bridegroom, Immanuel, Mediator,
Redeemer, Savior…These names hold the key to His character and show us
His love for His people—including you.
The Names of Jesus Coloring Book will lead you into a fresh experience
of the abundant blessings in store for you as you meditate on the names
of Jesus in a colorful and creative way. This inspirational coloring
book for adults includes 45 of Jesus’ names, each accompanied by a
specially selected Scripture verse. The full-page line-art
illustrations are printed single-sided on perforated pages that are
easy to remove. At the back of the book are bookmarks to color and
share.
• 45 full-page line-art illustrations of the names of Jesus from the
Bible with Scripture. Names include Alpha and Omega, Light of the
World, Author and Finisher, Bread of Life, Bridegroom, and The Good
Shepherd.
• 5 pages of bookmarks to color, cut out, and share.
• Perforated pages make it easy to remove pages to display or share.
• Thick cardstock pages allow you to use any medium you like.
• 104 one-color pages.
• Softcover.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Die Name van Jesus
inkleurboek.
Find peace, strength and joy in the presence of God as you grow in your
faith through 180 inspirational devotions. Mini Devotions: Growing in
Faith will remind you of God's goodness and love every day as you
flourish in your faith and bear fruit for His glory.
• 184 one-color pages.
• Paperback.
• Compact size.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Mini-oordenkings: Groei
in geloof
I Surrender All - Inspired by the themes of the feature film, The Forge
All To Him I Freely Give
From Priscilla Shirer comes this fervent appeal and invitation to
surrender everything to Jesus. To follow Him not just as your Savior
but as your priority, your first love, your Lord. To move beyond being
a believer to becoming His disciple.
Because there is a difference.
Salvation is a gift of God. It’s free. It’s grace. It’s the cross.
Discipleship comes at a high cost. It’s surrender. It’s effort. It’s a
daily choice to lay down your life and follow His. Few believers choose
this route, but the ones who do will experience the abundance that only
the surrendered life can offer. It’s the one choice standing between
you and the life of freedom and fulfillment, of peace and purpose
you’ve always wanted. I Surrender All is all about making that choice.
The choice that changes everything.
This book will be impossible to simply read because it beckons you to
make a decision about the kind of Christian you will be. Prepare to
engage, to write, to pray, and be called into a surrendered life. An
abundant life. A disciple’s life.
BEING UNOFFENDABLE IS A CHOICE It's a provocative idea: We are not
entitled to get offended or stay angry at other people. The idea of
our own "righteous anger" is a myth. Instead, the Bible calls every
follower of Christ to do something radical and countercultural: Let
go of our anger and forgive. As it turns out, giving up our right
to be offended is one of the most freeing, healthy, relaxing,
refreshing, stress-relieving, and encouraging things we can do. It
allows us to recognize that people are broken and stop being
scandalized by their actions. It enables us to accept people and
stop judging them. It creates a way for us to not just love others
but to actually like them. In this six-session Bible study, based
on the bestselling book of the same name, Brant Hansen shares
practical ways to live life with less stress and more care by
becoming unoffendable. In his highly entertaining style, he seeks
to lift the religious burdens from our backs and allow us to
experience the joy of gratitude every day of our lives-flourishing
the way God intended. This study guide includes: Individual access
to six streaming video sessions A "how to use this guide" section
Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions Sessions and
video run times: The Myth of Righteous Anger (18:00) What Humans
Are Like (18:00) The Physiological Effects of Anger (18:00) What
About Injustice? (18:00) How to Actually Do This (17:30) The
Difference It Makes (18:00) This study guide has everything you
need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide
itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a
leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all video
sessions online. (You don't need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video
access code included. Access code subject to expiration after
12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this
package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this
package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited,
taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
John Wesley's most representative collection on Christian
Perfection. ' Now let this perfection appear in its native form,
and who can speak one word against it? Will any dare to speak
against loving the Lord our God with all our heart, and our
neighbor as ourselves? Against a renewal of heart, not only in
part, but in the whole image of God? Who is he that will open his
mouth against being cleansed from all pollution both of flesh and
spirit; or against having all the mind that was in Christ, and
walking in all things as Christ walked? What man, who calls himself
a Christian, has the hardiness to object to the devoting, not a
part, but all our soul, body, and substance to God?'
Our culture is self-obsessed - in our schedules, relationships, and
especially online. (Can you say selfie?) But in this
near-narcissism, people are less content than in decades past. Why?
Because we forgot the joy that comes from putting others first.
Doing so requires us to live alert, listening for "heart drops,"
hints from those in our lives who need a helping hand or a generous
dose of encouragement. Living alert lifts our own spirits, showing
us that blessing others blesses us even more. Listen, Love, Repeat
offers biblical teaching and suggests doable actions that are
simple, heart-tugging, sentimental, even sneaky and hilarious. This
message: * Presents scriptural examples of those who lived alert,
including Jesus, who noticed those who least expected to be seen. *
Explains the role of good works for followers of Christ. They
aren't our ticket to heaven but they are our marching orders on
earth. * Gives creative ideas for showing love to friends and
family, and suggests practical ways to reach out to the lonely, the
marginalized, the outcast, and the odd duck. Additionally, it helps
you comfort the grieving, showing what you can do when you don't
know what to say. * Provides inspiration for blessing the
"necessary people" in your life, those often-overlooked souls who
help you get life done every day, and teaches you how to hug a
porcupine by genuinely loving the hard-to-love. As we scatter love,
we create a safe space where we can openly share the gospel. We get
to see lives changed right before our eyes. Most importantly,
Listen, Love, Repeat will enable you to live a life that is full of
kind deeds, not to selfishly shout, "Hey! Look at me!" but to
humbly implore, "Will you look at Him?"
Each moment that you’re given is a precious gift from God. You can
choose to have a thankful attitude and live each moment full of joy,
simply because God is good. In The Power of Thank You: Discover The Joy
Of Gratitude, renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling
author Joyce Meyer encourages us to take a look at ourselves and the
importance of being thankful.
Living life with a heart of gratitude for who God is and what He has
done lifts your burdens and allows you to see everything in a different
light. Regularly giving thanks to God not only helps you fully realize
how He’s working in your life, it gives you a new perspective—your mind
is renewed, your attitude is improved, and you're filled with joy.
Things will certainly happen to you that don’t seem fair, and it’s much
easier to make excuses and feel sorry for yourself. Keep saying, “I
trust You, God, and I believe You will work it all out for my good.” If
you find The Power of Thank You in every situation, truly believing
that God is working everything out for your good, you will end up with
the victory every single time.
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