VIDEOS

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The Alpha Film Series is emotive, engaging and epic in scale and scope. Nicky Gumbel and two new presenters, Toby Flint and Gemma Hunt, walk through the basics of the Christian faith in a way that everyone can relate to. The episodes feature inspiring stories and interviews from all around the world, as well as visual illustrations and motion graphics.

Format & Length
Online (www.alphacanada.org/preview/alpha-film-series); 16 sessions, 20 minute videos

Description
An 8-week journey through the Lord's Prayer. Sessions explore the following: Why Pray? Adoration; Petition; Intercession; Unanswered Prayer; Contemplation; Listening; Spiritual Warfare.

Format & Length
Online (prayercourse.org/sessions), leader's guide and small group notes; 8 sessions, 1 hour videos

Description
A 5-week journey that goes deeper, provoking honest conversation around the hardest and most personal questions we all ask about prayer.

Format & Length
Online (unanswered.prayercourse.org/sessions), leader's guide and small group notes; 8 sessions, 1 hour videos

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ReFrame draws on the experience of the disciples on the Emmaus road as recounted in Luke 24, and seeks similar transformation in the midst of real life. The course invites participants to encounter Jesus in their everyday circumstances, understand the meaning of Jesus’s life and work in the biblical story, and respond to Jesus in practical and creative ways. ReFrame is not simply an intellectual exercise. Its primary goal is to help Christians open their eyes to see Jesus in new ways and then be filled with joy and confidence to live every aspect of life fully for him.

Format & Length
Online (www.reframecourse.com); 10 sessions, 40 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Good teaching and provides lots for the group to discuss.

Description
RightNow Media has made the online IF:Gathering library of Bible studies freely available to people in churches connected with IF:Gathering. Speak to the church administrator for details about accessing materials.

Format & Length
Online (rightnowmedia.org/Search?q=IF%3Agathering), often with free downloadable leader's guide; various sessions.

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A highly celebrated online TV series about the life of Christ. A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. A troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A gifted publican ostracized by his family and his people. A religious leader struggling with his belief. See Jesus through the eyes of those that met him.

Format & Length
Online (www.watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen/watch; also on Youtube); 8 episodes per season, 1 hour each.

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A paradigm-forming contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation. Rather than simply looking at economics, it looks at the poverty of relationships between man and God, man and man, man and creation, and man and self. Utilizing free, online video lessons set both in Africa and the United States, the Small Group Experience is the ideal resource for small groups, Sunday school classes, parachurch and non-profit ministries, ministry training, and even individuals. The videos provide expert instruction, and the Small Group Experience provides questions and prompts for conversation, deeper learning, and taking action.

Format & Length
Book & videos (links included in book); 6 sections with videos and discussion guide

Runnymede Review
A must-read for engaging poverty from a theological and practical perspective.

Description
The Armor of God, more than a mere biblical description of the believer's inventory, is a God-given action plan to the believer for putting on God's protection while developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 7 sessions, 30-40 minute videos

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Engaging speaker on Ephesians 6:1-11. Good application of scripture.

Description
What are you chasing? We’re all chasing after something, something that we think will make us happy—comfort, success, a bigger house, or someone’s approval. But if we're honest, it feels like trying to catch the wind. As David’s life weaves throughout the pages of Scripture, we see he was a man who spent his life chasing after God. Chase explores the events that defined David’s life and the Psalms that flowed out of those experiences. Through David’s example we’ll discover what God really wants from us. God is invisible, and yet He is the only thing we can chase that won’t leave us feeling more empty.

Format & Length
DVD, discussion guide, conversation cards (one copy at RCC); 8 sessions, 10 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Good presentation, delving into Scripture with overview of David's life and its applications to us.

Description
This study, based on John 15:1-11, explores the ways God delights in watching things grow—and how the vineyard holds the secret to how we can have a more abundant and meaningful life. As she traces the metaphor through Scripture, Beth Moore uncovers how every part of our own lives—even the rockiest, most difficult soil—is used by God to make a difference for His Kingdom.

Format & Length
DVD and leader workbook (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 20 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Good group study.

Description
Everyone knows how to be joyful on the peaks of life. But what about in the valleys? When nothing seems to go your way? When everything is falling apart? When God is silent and you feel all alone? Where does joy fit into those moments? 'Choose Joy' shares the path to experiencing soul-satisfying joy no matter what you're going through. Joy is deeper than happiness, lasts longer than excitement, and is more satisfying than pleasure and thrills. Joy is richer. Fuller. And it's far more accessible than you've thought.

Format & Length
DVD & discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 4 sessions, 20-25 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Some good focus on joy vs. happiness and Scripture memory.

Description
Biblical experts share six events in Jesus' life that provide a deeper understanding of the reason Christ gave his life on the cross. Six professors with specialized areas of knowledge each emphasize three components: 1) Historical and cultural background; 2) An engaging, close look at the biblical text and its meaning and 3) Accurate, encouraging, and challenging applications of the Bible’s message of forgiveness to life today.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 25-30 minute videos

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Written and taught by biblical experts, these engaging and accessible studies are for everyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God's Word and apply it more faithfully and effectively. One-third of each study is centred on modern application of Jesus' life and teachings. Sessions

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From Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem to His glorious resurrection, the Last Days of Jesus DVD Bible study provides a fantastic overview of six major events surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection! Each of the six sessions starts out in Israel, showing key locations such as the Garden of Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives. Taught by leading scholars and professors who offer excellent overviews along with historical and cultural context, this study will deepen your understanding of key Easter events.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 25-30 minute videos

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Written and taught by biblical experts, these engaging and accessible studies are for everyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God's Word and apply it more faithfully and effectively. One-third of each study is centred on modern application of Jesus' life and teachings. Sessions

Description
Explores the historical truth behind key events of Jesus' life. Each session begins in Israel, making it easier to experience and understand the cultural background of key events. This dynamic and easy-to-understand study is written and taught by biblical experts with specialized areas of knowledge.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 25-30 minute videos

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Written and taught by biblical experts, these engaging and accessible studies are for everyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God's Word and apply it more faithfully and effectively. One-third of each study is centred on modern application of Jesus' life and teachings. Sessions

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From the healing of lepers to turning water into wine, many studies focus on how miracles demonstrate God's power. But this study takes it a step further showing how each miracle reveals God's character, the kingdom of God, and his love for you. Deepen your understanding of the New Testament and build on what you already know with this 6-session study, which cover six of Jesus' most well-known miracles.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 25-30 minute videos

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Written and taught by biblical experts, these engaging and accessible studies are for everyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God's Word and apply it more faithfully and effectively. One-third of each study is centred on modern application of Jesus' life and teachings. Sessions

Description
Jesus communicated deep spiritual truths through simple, vivid, and engaging stories. Woven from the stuff of everyday life, the parables of Jesus made the kingdom of God understandable and accessible to his listeners. With engaging, interactive small group sessions, this Deeper Connections DVD will give you new insights into his parables and their meanings that will help you to appreciate more fully their relevance for your own life.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 25-30 minute videos

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Written and taught by biblical experts, these engaging and accessible studies are for everyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God's Word and apply it more faithfully and effectively. One-third of each study is centred on modern application of Jesus' life and teachings. Sessions

Description
Prayer was the backbone of Jesus' life and ministry. From his baptism to his crucifixion, the Gospels portray Jesus as a man of prayer who knew and deeply valued intimate communion with his heavenly Father. What can we learn from the prayers he prayed? In these interactive small group sessions, this Deeper Connections DVD study explores the prayers of Jesus, revealing new insights into prayer, the character of God, and your relationship with him.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 25-30 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Written and taught by biblical experts, these engaging and accessible studies are for everyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God's Word and apply it more faithfully and effectively. One-third of each study is centred on modern application of Jesus' life and teachings. Sessions

Description
Discipleship that deeply changes your relationship with God. Unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ.

Format & Length
DVD (one copy at RCC); 8 sessions, 17-25 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Good reception and discussion; more like a course than a traditional small group study.

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Series that calls believers to build their lives on one unshakeable foundation: the assurance that God is good. The statement "God is good" is more than a positive thought, theological concept or Biblical statement—what you do with these three words defines your reality and determines your destiny. In a world of fear, disease, crisis, torment, uncertainty, and hopelessness, what you believe about God's goodness reveals how you will respond to the trials and circumstances of everyday life.

Format & Length
DVD (one copy at RCC); 8 sessions, 40 minute videos

Description
Explore how the gospel can change your heart, community, and how you live in our world. In week one you and your group will study the city, your home now, the world that is. Week eight closes with the theme of the eternal city, your heavenly home, the world that is to come.

Format & Length
DVD (one copy at RCC); 8 sessions, 20 minute videos

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Classic Tim Keller - great teaching and fodder for discussion.

Description
James, Jesus' own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any other New Testament book. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer.

Format & Length
DVD and workbook (one copy at RCC); 7 sessions, 60 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Excellent teaching - very detailed with homework at various levels.

Description
Discover the paradigm shifts, musings, and stories from one of the world’s most delightfully engaging and winsome people. What fuels his impact? Love. But it's not the kind of love that stops at thoughts and feelings. Bob's love takes action, just like Jesus did. Bob believes Love Does. This study guide will lead you and your group deeper into content with video notes, group discussion questions, and between session personal reflections and actions to enhance the group experience.

Format & Length
DVD and discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 5 sessions, 8-15 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Easy entry point- not heavily Scriptural. Good discussion on doing life in community; Speaker is "larger than life" - some good catalyst for discussion.

Description
What is the secret to a happier, fuller life? What does the Christ-life even look like when your days are gritty, long, and sometimes even dark? The 'One Thousand Gifts' small group study encourages participants to recognize ordinary, amazing grace regardless of one's circumstances, engaging with the practice of gratefulness.

Format & Length
DVD & discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 5 sessions, 20 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Very artistic and poetic - some people loved it, while others found it inaccessible.

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In our ever-changing world, simplicity is a craving. Imagine what it would look like to have an organic relationship with God, one that is stripped of all pollutants, additives and other distractions that can cloud this ultimate relationship. In this Bible study, through personal stories and scriptural insights, Margaret Feinberg shares glimpses of God's character - talkative, beautiful, mysterious - that points us to an authentic and naturally spiritual relationship with Him allowing you to discover God in a healthy, refreshing, new way.

Format & Length
DVD (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 15-20 minute videos

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Shot on location in Alaska, Margaret explores her organic journey to know God, and live deeply in His love, even when life is painful.

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Explores how God used fire in the Bible to reveal His presence to His people, lead them, refine them, and empower them. God uses that same fire to burn away things in our lives that get in the way of His purposes—so that we can rise from the ashes and experience His new life! God has huge dreams for us, and He can use us today. We just have to be willing to step up, recognize our gifts, and play with fire!

Format & Length
DVD, discussion guide, discussion cards (one copy at RCC); 5 sessions, 25 minute videos

Description
A study of the parable of the prodigal son. The Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God's radical love for sinners of every kind. Whether you're a devout believer or a skeptic, The Prodigal God will challenge you to see Christianity in a whole new way.

Format & Length
DVD, book and leader’s guide; 6 sessions, 30-35 minute videos

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Beautiful depiction of God's extravagant love and grace for all. Deep concepts and discussion.

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The beauty of God is revealed all around us—from the stars dancing across the night sky, the furry creatures scurrying around, and the changing leaves floating to the ground. His beauty is even on display in our lives. The Gospel of John displays stunning portraits of salvation, redemption, and restoration like no other book in the Bible. Learn how to: recognize and radiate the beauty of God on display in your life; celebrate God’s work of redemption, restoration, and salvation all around; discover the beautiful work God is doing in your life; and reflect on the attributes of God on display in Jesus.

Format & Length
DVD & discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 15-20 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Good resource that covers the key points in John's gospel. Visually artistic.

Description
God has been telling our love story since the foundation of the world. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and abounding in imagination, creativity, mystery, and wisdom. And even when we question God's love or act in disobedience, God pursues us. The stories found in the book of Genesis remind us of God’s pursuit of his children. From Noah to Sarah and Rebekah to Joseph, God’s boundless love radiates off the pages. In this study: discover God’s passionate pursuit of you; learn how to heal and restore broken relationships; find encouragement, hope, and freedom; receive God’s love as alive and present in your life.

Format & Length
DVD & discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 15-20 minute videos

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Through the stories of Genesis, explore how we are meant to experience God's love and become expressions of God's love in our world.

Description
Various studies on being a woman of faith in the world, presented by different contemporary women Bible teachers.

Format & Length
DVD & discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions/volume, 20 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Very good topics and presenters.

Description
Often when God speaks, He will echo the same message through a sermon, a passage of Scripture, a chance conversation, or an unexpected encounter. When we begin looking for these sacred echoes, we are better able to recognize God's voice in our life and walk more confidently in the fullness of all God has for us. This study helps you: recognize God’s leading in your life; walk more confidently into all God has for you; discover joy in talking to God; and experience a fresh and renewed prayer life.

Format & Length
DVD & discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 15-20 minute videos

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Good resource that explores the highs and lows of prayer.

Description
The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories, laced with historic insights and literary beauty. Despite its richness and depth, many of us struggle to close the gap between the ancient world and our own. In this study, explore how ancient livelihoods illuminate meaningful Christian truths that apply to life today.

Format & Length
DVD & discussion guide (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 15-20 minute videos

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Entering Biblical stories about the Good Shepherd, honey, the vine, etc. in a deeper, more grounded-in-history way.

Description
So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can't even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. We've been trying to fix this feeling with everything but God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. 'Stuck' is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us. .

Format & Length
DVD, discussion guide, discussion cards (one copy at RCC); 8 sessions, 12 minute videos

Runnymede Review
Good resource with conversation cards to facilitate application and engagement with the material.

Description
Christians today live in a world that is activity heavy and relationship light. The result is spiritual emptiness. We struggle to know what God wants from us and for us . . . and we’re unsure what a real relationship with God really looks like. But that was never God’s idea. HIS idea of faith is not about rules or religion— it’s about relationship. That’s where God tells us to start. In Romans 12, God gives us a clear picture of what Christians should look like at the root level.

Format & Length
DVD (one copy at RCC); 6 sessions, 20 minute videos

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Informative study on Romans 12; one male speaker throughout.