Author: Seventh Day Baptist Church

The Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church (Columbus, Ohio) has the following DVD Bible Studies suitable for Sabbath School, individual or small group Bible Study. The church is making these available for other churches to borrow.  The borrowing church must provide an estimated return date and agree to pay for return postage. Requests can be made by contacting Susie Fox at sjphox@gmail.com.  (Church members may check out videos from the church library by contacting Pastor Robert Van Horn.)

• Bait of Satan: Living Free From the Deadly Trap of Offense  – In this 12-session series based on his book, John Bevere shows how to escape Satan’s grip, avoid a victim mentality, practice forgiveness, experience reconciliation, and remain free in Christ. Each lesson has a 30 minute video teaching and there is a study guide which can be used by the teacher and/or students to prepare for discussion following the video. (2008)
•  Under Cover — Based on John Bevere’s best-selling book, this curriculum will help you gain an understanding of God’s divine authority. Through personal study and impacting teaching, you will discover how true biblical submission differs from obedience, the distinction between direct and delegated authority, how to overcome unfair treatment, and the reason for God-established authority. This curriculum includes 12 video lessons on 4 DVDs (30 min each), 12 audio lessons on 6 CDs (30 min each), a copy of the book, and a devotional workbook.  (2007)
•  Deepening Life Together – Sermon on the Mount – This is a 6-session study with 15-20 minute video for each week and study guide with background and discussion material.  Material covered is Matthew chapters 5-7.  What is God’s standard for ethical living? Can we ever hope to reach it? What was Jesus really teaching us in the Sermon on the Mount? And how can we let God work within us in order to move us ever on toward holiness? DVD and Leader’s Guide available. (2011)
•  Deepening Life Together: Book of John – An eight week study through John’s eyewitness account of Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection.  Reflect and discover how God demonstrated Jesus’s true identity as the Messiah, the one through whom eternal life is gained. Includes DVD and 2 Leader’s Guides. (2009)
•  Fearless – Six-session study based on Max Lucado’s book by the same name.   Each lesson contains a brief 5-7 minute introduction by Max Lucado and additional lesson/discussion materials from the included Study Guide. The focus of this class is to react with faith instead of fear, insecurity, and doubt. Lessons are: Why are we afraid?,   Fear of not mattering,  Fear of disappointing God, Fear of life’s final moments, Fear of global calamity, and Fear of God getting out of my box. Includes Leader’s Guide, Discussion Guide, book, and 2 DVD’s. (2009)
• Godonomics – A fun, engaging, 6-session DVD series on God’s wisdom on money and economics.  You’ll discover time-tested truth on instilling a strong work ethic, building savings, developing guidelines for spending, and experiencing the joys of both prosperity and wisdom.  Teachings are by Chad Hovind who is the Senior Pastor of Horizon Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.  (2010)
•  A Life Well Lived — Verse by verse study of the book of Ecclesiastes from Tommy Nelson through twelve 25 minute sessions.  The book of Ecclesiastes written by the wisest man that ever lived in his quest to answer the question of “How can I experience true joy and peace in this crazy and fallen world?”  A question we often find ourselves being faced with today as well.  Includes 4 DVD’s and a study guide. (2005)
• The Case for Christ – A 6-session series (approx 15 min video for each session) investigation of the evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune. Cross-examining several experts who are recognized authorities in their own fields, Strobel challenges them with questions like: How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event? Strobel’s tough, point-blank questions make this study a captivating, fast-paced experience. But it’s not fiction. It’s a riveting quest for the truth about history’s most compelling figure.  Includes DVD with downloadable study guide and 10 copies of the book. (2007)
•  Courageous – This 4 session study is based on the movie Courageous and uses video clips from the movie.   We used this as a study after showing the movie to the full church.   Includes 2 Leader’s guides & 2 DVD’s.  (2011)
•  When God Takes Too Long: Learning to Thrive in Life’s Delays – In this 6 lesson series, author Joseph Bentz examines the mysteries of God’s timing and shows Christians how to thrive in the midst of one of life’s greatest frustrations–waiting. He offers those who have been discouraged by a life of waiting a chance to alter not only their perspective on waiting, but also their actions in response to it, transforming this frustration into a positive force that will enrich and change their lives.  Includes 1 DVD and book.  (2005)
• Intercessory Prayer: How God Can Use Your Prayer to Move Heaven and Earth — Does your small group Bible Study need an energy transfusion? Pastor Dutch Sheets will give you the courage to pray for the impossible and the determination to persevere in faith! In eight 30-minute sessions full of humor and zeal, he explains the nuts and bolts of intercession and petitionary prayer. Includes downloadable discussion guide, 1 DVD, Viewing Guide, book.  (2008)
•  Crazy Love — The DVD is a companion to the best-selling Crazy Love book by Francis Chan. Each short video segment corresponds to the ten chapters of the book and includes questions to initiate group discussion, interactions, and practical application. Read the book during the week, then watch the video and discuss the topic at the group meeting. For church, small group, youth group, or individual study. Includes DVD, Leader’s Guide, and 6 books.  (2008)
• The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears –– 4 sessions use the story of Honi the circle maker, who prayer-walked his way around a devastating drought in first centrury BC Israel until the rains came, to identify the dreams and future miracles to draw circles around to find your answers from God.  Includes 2 books, DVD, and Participants Guide.  (2013)
• Prophets & Kings – This 6 lesson series is volume 2 in Ray Vander Laan’s Faith Series.  It explores the turbulent history of Israel’s prophets and kings and learn from their story how to build your own devotion and trust in God. Includes DVD and Discovery Guide. (2008)
•  Life and Ministry of the Messiah – This 8-session series is Volume 3 of Ray Vander Laan’s Faith Lessons series.  Journey back to the time of Jesus.  Marvel at the magnificence of Herod’s palace.  Scramble among the ruins of Qumran. And wonder at the simplicity and wisdom of Jesus’ parables.  Discover how the events of Jesus’ day impacted his life, ministry, and communication and then let them impact yours.  Each lesson has a 30 minute DVD teaching which can be followed by discussion based on background information and questions in the Leader’s Guide. Includes 1 DVD, Leader’s Guide, & Discovery Guide. (2008)
• Death & Resurrection of the Messiah – This 10 lesson series is volume 4 in Ray Vander Laan’s Faith Series and focuses on the last week of Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit’s visit on Pentecost. Includes DVD and Discovery Guide. (2008)
• Early Church — This 5 session study is volume 5 of the 12-part Faith Lessons series by Ray Vander Laan. In this volume, the passion and commitment early believers displayed as they claimed Jesus in the face of fierce consequences and powerful adversaries.  Includes DVD and Leader’s Guide. (2011)
• Walking With God in the Desert – This 6 lesson series is Volume 12 in Ray Vander Laan’s Faith Lessons series.  Are you going through a difficult period of life? The loss of a loved one? Unemployment? A crisis of faith? During these desert times, it’s easy to think God has disappeared. Discover that it’s only when we are totally dependent on him that we find God is closer than ever.   Includes DVD and leader’s guide.  (2010)

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