How To Choose A Study | List Of Study Options
Curriculum Ideas - How To Choose Your Next Study
Use the three Ps to choose the best study for your group:
Parameters: How often do you meet? How much time does the group really have to complete the work? Don't choose a 12-week study if you only have four weeks until the end of a semester or the holidays. Likewise, don't choose a study with several hours of prep time if the group knows it won't be able to commit.
People: Where is the majority of the group spiritually? Where are people struggling to understand? How can you challenge the group to grow?
Purpose: What are one or two topics everyone is interested in learning? Is it how to be better parents? How to improve relationships? How to study a particular book of the Bible? Have the group e-mail a few ideas to you in order of interest and you determine what comes to the top. It's okay to have more than one purpose among the group. This just means whichever purpose is not chosen this time around can be the automatic default for the next group study.
Curriculum Ideas - Study Options
These small group study options were compiled from past group recommendations, personal recommendations of the Stonecreek staff and ongoing research. Our desire is to bring your group the best thinking around how to grow in an authentic relationships with Jesus Christ.
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Study a Book of the Bible
Others: Bible Based Studies | Relationships | Finances | Sermon Based Studies
A Study of The Sermon On The MountAUTHOR: Lance Witt, Saddleback Church LENGTH: 6 Sessions per Study, 3 Studies Total, Uses DVDs GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: The Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for building the Christian life that covers three chapters of the book of Matthew, and includes the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, Jesus' teachings about worry, forgiveness, integrity, loving our enemies, storing up treasures in Heaven, and many other topics. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reaches beneath our actions to the attitudes that motivate us. He teaches us how to stop living for ourselves, and how to start living beyond ourselves. And that kind of living is inside out living. This curriculum offers three 6-week volumes. Each small group will need one DVD (which provides the teaching), and one study guide for each participant.
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The PentateuchAUTHOR: The Amazing Collection LENGTH: 6 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and DVDs GREAT FOR: Women's Groups DETAILS: The Pentateuch study, Genesis through Deuteronomy, consists of the first five books of Old Testament History, also known as the Torah or the Law of Moses. God shows Himself as God Almighty. One book easily flows into another, developing biblical history from Creation to about 1500 BC as well as the history of Israel from the call of Abraham through the death of Moses. PLEASE NOTE: The DVD Resource for this study is available on loan through the Adult Ministries office. Your group just needs to purchase the study guides.
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New Testament History: The Gospels & ActsAUTHOR: The Amazing Collection LENGTH: 6 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and DVDs GREAT FOR: Women's Groups DETAILS: These five books begin with the birth of Jesus Christ and conclude with the first imprisonment of the apostle Paul about six decades later. The Gospels give us four similar but distinct accounts of Jesus the Messiah, while the books of Acts tells of the church of Christ. Indeed, these five books lay the foundation for the letters that comprise the rest of the New Testament! PLEASE NOTE: The DVD Resource for this study is available on loan through the Adult Ministries office. Your group just needs to purchase the study guides.
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A Study Of First ThessaloniansAUTHOR: Saddleback Church LENGTH: 6 Sessions per Study, 2 Studies Total, Uses DVDs GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: Life happens fast. Each and every day you make decisions regarding who and what will receive your time, money, and attention. At some point you have realized there is not enough of you for all the demands and, if you are like many of us, you have probably anticipated eternity more than ever during these moments. But what if life is meant to be more than simply waiting for eternity? What if it is meant to be a journey toward eternity? In A Spiritual Road Map in a Mixed Up World, a study of 1 Thessalonians taught by Pastor Lance Witt, small group participants will work through thought-provoking questions and discussion prompting them to unpack the spiritual road map prepared for the Thessalonians and engage the group in deeper study, application, and prayer |
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Bible Based Studies
Others: Study a Book of The Bible | Relationships | Finances | Sermon Based Studies
Starting PointAUTHOR: North Point Resources LENGTH: 10 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and Audio CDs GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: Starting Point is a conversational environment where people can explore faith and experience community. Starting Point groups are a safe place for people with questions about faith, as well as those who want to learn about the Bible and Christianity. Groups meet for 10 weeks around the North Atlanta area and together explore the grand story of the Bible. One of the goals of Starting Point is to help participants find their places in God's story. The next Starting Point groups begin with an information session, Sunday, October 12, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Stonecreek Church. Contact the Adult Ministries office to register for a group or to inquire about leading your current group through Starting Point (770-754-7900 x112, ).
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In the Dust of the RabbiAUTHOR: Ray Vander Laan LENGTH: 5 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and a DVD GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: Attend a Bible study in the Holy Land-without leaving home! Filmed in Israel and Turkey, Ray Vander Laan's powerful DVD lessons transport you to biblical sites to help you better understand the Hebrew culture that gave birth to the Bible. In their culture, disciples followed so closely to the rabbi, or teacher, that they were often covered in dust kicked up by his feet. Discover how to follow Jesus and what it means to be his disciple. PLEASE NOTE: The DVD Resource for this study is available on loan through the Adult Ministries office. Your group should need to only purchase the study guides. |
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Jesus: Image of the InvisibleAUTHOR: Life Bible Study LENGTH: 6 Sessions GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups If interested in this study, please contact the Adult Ministries office (770-754-7900 x112) and we can provide lower costs to your group through one bulk order. DETAILS: Who is this man, Jesus? Is He really who He said He was two thousand years ago? Is He the Son of Man? The Son of God? God Himself? Through "Jesus: Image of the Invisible" we are able to take a look at Jesus and the many ways He revealed Himself to His friends and followers throughout the Bible... and how He continues to reveal Himself to us and through us every day of our lives.
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Collisions: My Expectation...God's CharacterAUTHOR: Life Bible Study LENGTH: 4 Sessions GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups If interested in this study, please contact the Adult Ministries office (770-754-7900 x112) and we can provide lower costs to your group through one bulk order. DETAILS: Bad stuff happens all the time. Everything seems to be moving right along as planned and then, "boom!" Life happens: the economy fails, you lose your job, your marriage struggles and then your car breaks down. "Collisions: My Expectation...God's Character" has been created to make understanding the true character of God more than just a group initiative. These are real, applicable life lessons and explorations into God's Word that will make discovering all of His promises a reality.
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Uncommon: Compelled by God's CallAUTHOR: Life Bible Study LENGTH: 6 Sessions GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups If interested in this study, please contact the Adult Ministries office (770-754-7900 x112) and we can provide lower costs to your group through one bulk order. DETAILS: We are all called to follow God. It's what we're supposed to do. But what happens when He calls and it doesn't make sense? "Uncommon: Compelled by God's Call" is a 6-week series that has been created to help us understand, not only how to hear God's calls, but also how to act on what He asks us to do.
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Deadly Viper Character AssassinsAUTHOR: Mike Foster & Jud Wilhite LENGTH: 7 Sessions GREAT FOR: Men's Groups DETAILS: Deadly Viper Character Assassins is a kung fu inspired book on leadership integrity. With provocative and honest insights on burnout, out of control emotions, sex, money, transparency, and second chances, Deadly Viper is a must read for every leader looking for sustained success. So whether you're an executive at a large company, a daring entrepreneur, a gifted salesman, or serving at a church or non-profit, Deadly Viper Character Assassins will engage you in the critical conversations about finding true meaning in life and leadership.
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Relationships
Others: Study a Book of The Bible | Bible Based Studies | Finances | Sermon Based Studies
Love & RespectAUTHOR: Emerson Eggerichs LENGTH: 6 Sessions GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: Based upon Ephesians 5:33 and extensive biblical and psychological research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs reveals the power of unconditional love and unconditional respect and how husbands and wives can reap the benefits of marriage that God intended. ADDTIONAL STUDY OPTIONS: While this book comes without a specific study guide, check out our notes for reading and discussing a book without a study group. Also, check out the Love & Respect LIVE Seminar DVD.
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For Better or For WorseAUTHOR: Mark Welchel LENGTH: 7 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and DVD GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: A storyboard marriage. The promise of lifelong love and commitment fall prey to human frailties as we struggle with sin and fail each other. No wonder there's so much divorce. But God's plan is that marriage be a demonstration of His grace and love to the world around us. By His grace, He restores our relationships and shows us how to live them out to His glory. Discover God's design for marriage, ways to avoid the downward spirals, guidelines to repair and restore your marriage, and how to glorify God through your marriage.
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Finances
Others: Study a Book of The Bible | Bible Based Studies | Relationships | Sermon Based Studies
Crown Financial StudyAUTHOR: Crown Financial Ministries LENGTH: 10 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and DVD GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: Crown Financial is a life-changing, in-depth, 10-week study of what Scripture teaches about financial stewardship and possessions. Group Members have confirmed that marriages are being strengthened and individuals are finding their way out of debt. They are also becoming consistent savers, generous givers, and prudent consumers. Most importantly, people are entering into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ as they learn to apply His Word. Groups meet for 2 hours every week and meetings include Scripture memorization and interactive discussions. The next Crown Study groups begin with an information session, Sunday, October 12, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Stonecreek Church. Contact the Adult Ministries office to register for a group or to inquire about leading your current group through the Crown Financial Study (770-754-7900 x112, ).
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Managing Our Finances God's WayAUTHOR: Rick Warren, Ron Blue, Chip Ingram and Howard Dayton LENGTH: 7 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and DVD GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: One out of every six verses in Matthew, Mark, and Luke is about material possessions. And nearly half of Jesus’ parables are about possessions. Managing Our Finances God’s Way is a seven-week Small Group study that will inspire you to live debt-free and manage finances in a way that honors God. Each session focuses on an area of financial management, including spending, giving, saving, investing, debt repayment, and more.
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Financial Peace UniversityAUTHOR: Dave Ramsey LENGTH: 13 Sessions, Uses a Study Guide and Audio CDs GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups DETAILS: This is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money and empowers you with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! Over 650,000 families have already benefited from this life-changing program thatteaches financial responsibility with easy Baby Steps and helps eliminate debt using the Debt Snowball. This study also empowers people struggling with financial hardships by establishing a plan to take control of their money and offers accountability and continued support with lifetime membership in Dave's Total Money Makeover system.
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Sermon Based Studies
Others: Study a Book of The Bible | Bible Based Studies | Relationships | Finances
Sermon Message Notes
AUTHOR: Steven Gibbs, Stonecreek Church LENGTH: Weekly Notes Available GREAT FOR: All Connection Groups Each Sunday, Stonecreek posts Group Study Notes based on the message you hear at our 9:30 and 11 a.m. services. These notes are all encompassing and easy for any group to use as a week-by-week study or to go in-depth on a prior message topic. Search the Message Archives for messages on Worship,
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Stewarding God's Resources, Relationships, Family and Work. Look for the Notes Icon and click on it to download the notes for that message.
