D4841 NOOMA: Shells—We’re doing so many things, a little bit of everything, and yet it doesn’t feel like much of a life. But most of us find it hard to say no. We feel obligated. There are so many good things to do. So many good causes to join. But while we’re busy doing all these good things, are we missing out on something great? Maybe saying no would be easier if we knew what it meant to say yes.

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Friends and Heroes—The Friends and Heroes series traces the tale of two friends (Macky and Portia) whose adventures lead them across the ancient world as they fight for justice and even survival against the might of the Roman Empire. Created by an international award-winning team of producers, designers, script writers, and music composers, Friends and Heroes mixes 2-D and 3-D animation to create sensational Bible stories, riveting first century adventures, and promising lifelong lessons. Each episode features 4 curriculum lessons (PDF format) with teacher helps, reproducible activities, and other materials that can be used for small and large group Bible study, Sunday school, homeschool, and family fun time. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Running time: Approximately 25 minutes each.

 

(D4835) Friends and Heroes: Friend in High Places—Macky rescues a snobbish, aristocratic Roman girl, Portia, from her runaway horse and she is so fascinated with Macky and the whole world of Alexandria’s Delta Quarter ghetto, that she returns and hires Diana to make a dress for her - at the Governor’s palace! Rebecca is horrified that a Roman should enter their lives and uses the story of how Delilah led Samson astray to warn against being corrupted by foreign ways. But Macky senses there is more to Portia than they have seen so far.
(D4836) Friends and Heroes: False Heroes—In this episode you’ll see the Old Testament adventure of Rahab and the spies and experience the New Testament adventure of how Peter raises Tabitha back to life. 4 full-length curriculum lessons: Rahab and the Spies, The Israelites Cross the Jordan River, Peter Raises Tabitha, Jairus’ Daughter.
(D4837) Friends and Heroes: Leviathan—In this episode you’ll see the Old Testament adventure of David and Goliath and experience the New Testament adventure of how God releases Peter from prison. 4 full-length curriculum lessons: David Plays for Saul, David and Goliath, God Releases Peter from Prison, Peter and John before the Council.
(D4838) Friends and Heroes: Long Journey—In this episode you’ll see the Old Testament adventures of Daniel and the lions’ den and experience the New Testament adventure of Jesus and the miraculous fish catch as if you were there! 4 full-length curriculum lessons: Daniel and the Lions, The Miraculous Catch, The Fall of Jericho, Jesus Feeds 5,000.
(D4839) Friends and Hereos: Lost in Alexandria—In the bustling marketplace of Alexandria we meet Samuel and Macky. Soon they encounter two young refugee girls who have stowed away aboard a ship from Galilee and are being pursued by Roman soldiers. Macky and his family risk their safety and defy the Romans by taking the sisters into their home. Samuel tells the story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den to encourage the family not to be afraid - and Macky learns that violence is not the answer.
(D4840) Friends and Heroes: True Heroes—In True Heroes, fugitives Caleb and Aaron try and escape from Alexandria. Meanwhile, after intelligence reports of refugee rebels entering the city by sea, Tiberius orders the famous lighthouse extinguished, threatening the lives of many innocent fishermen. Episode 5 also features the story of Gideon and the Midianites and Jesus' birth and the revelation to the shepherds.

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(D4834) They Like Jesus But Not the Church—Many in today’s emerging generation don’t like the church. Some are leaving the church; others never were a part of it. Yet they remain fascinated with Jesus. This six-session DVD will explore six of the most common objections and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and how the church can respond in positive ways.
1: The church is an “organized religion” with a political agenda
2: The church is judgmental and negative
3: The church is male dominated and oppresses females
4: The church is homophobic
5: The church feels Christianity is right and all other religions are wrong
6: The church is full of “fundamentalists” who take the Bible too literally.

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Sermon Illustrations!

(D4842) Primetime Moments—The producer of the popular Mayberry Bible Study, Lucy Show Bible Study and others has compiled 1-2 minute segments from the television series to use as sermon illustrations.  In this volume, the short clips are taken from Mayberry, Beverly Hillbillies, Lucy Show, Dick Van Dyke Show and Gilligan’s Island.
(D4843) Mayberry Moments, Volume 1 and (D4844) Mayberry Moments, Volume 2—Short 1 – 2 minute clips from the Mayberry Bible Study series to use for sermon illustrations.

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Sunday School Done Right—This leadership training strategy for reaching, teaching, and ministering is designed to inspire and motivate current and prospective leaders in the area of Christian education.  There are six, 30-minute DVD lessons on DVD #1 and ten, 5-minute "micro messages" on DVD #2.
(D4845) Sunday School Done Right, Disc 1: Lessons 1 - 6
                         1.  Commission
                         2.  Connection
                         3.  Clarity
                         4.  Consistency/Certainty
                         5.  Commitment
                         6.  Challenge

(D4846) Sunday School Done Right, Disc 2: Micro Messages 1 - 10
                         1.  What Does it Take to Make Sunday Morning Special?
                         2.  What Difference Do Leaders Really Make?
                         3.  How Big Should a Class Be Allowed to Get?
                         4.  Since Evangelism is the Main Thing, How Can We Do It Better?
                         5.  How Much Are Teachers Really Worth?
                         6.  Where Have All the Leaders Gone?
                         7.  Ineffective Leaders: Fire Them or Ignore Them?
                         8.  How Do You Keep from Losing the Space Race?
                         9.  What's the Benefit of Varied Teaching Approaches?
                         10.  What's the Future of Sunday School?

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