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The Community – Resources & Curriculum

Video Training

If you have never led a study of The Community before, you might find the following short videos helpful:

How to Lead a Bible Study

Leading a Small Group

Leading a Small Group

  1. How To Use The Community
  2. Crucial Elements
  3. Preparing the Lesson
  4. Planning Your Group Session
  5. Designing the Right Environment
  6. Ten Suggestions for the First Group Meeting
  7. Guiding a Discussion

Discovery Level

The Basics

The Basics

  1. Walking in the Light: Confession – 1 John 1:5-9
  2. That You May Know: Assurance – 1 John 5:9-13
  3. Life Through the Spirit: Holy Spirit – Romans 8:1-17
Ephesians – The Basic Elements of the Faith

Ephesians – The Basic Elements of the Faith

  1. To the Praise of His Glory: Our Spiritual Blessings in Christ – Ephesians 1:1-14
  2. It’s a Real Relationship: Knowing God – Ephesians 1:15-23
  3. Richly Experiencing Grace: Grace Everyday – Ephesians 2:1-10
  4. Brought Near: Peace in Relationships – Ephesians 2:11-22
  5. The Gospel Isn’t Simply for Us: Blessed to Be a Blessing – Ephesians 3:1-13
  6. Rooted and Established: Experiencing the Power and Love of God – Ephesians 3:14-21
  7. Unity: Becoming Mature in Community – Ephesians 4:1-16
  8. A New Country: Living as Members of the Kingdom – Ephesians 4:17-5:2
  9. Children of Light: Purity – Ephesians 5:3-14
  10. Imitating God: The Spirit-Filled Life – Ephesians 5:15-21
  11. Submission: Christ-Centered Relationships – Ephesians 5:22-6:9
  12. Armor: God Has Prepared Us for Battle – Ephesians 6:10-20
John – How Jesus Did Evangelism

John – How Jesus Did Evangelism

  1. No One Like Him: Jesus – John 1:1-14
  2. No One Is So Good: The Gospel – John 3:1-18
  3. No One Is Too Bad: The Gospel – John 4:4-26
  4. No One Should Not Hear: Evangelism – John 4:4-42
Luke – Teachings on the Way to Jerusalem

Luke – Teachings on the Way to Jerusalem

  1. Follow Me: Commitment – Luke 9:57-62
  2. Martha, Martha: Quiet Times – Luke 10:38-42
  3. Our Father: Prayer – Luke 11:1-13
  4. Beware: Eternal Perspective – Luke 12:1-21
  5. Why Worry: Worry – Luke 12:22-34
  6. Last Chance: God’s Kingdom Plan – Luke 12:35-13:35
  7. For Joy: The Lost Sheep and Lost Coin – Luke 15:1-10
  8. Sonship or Slavery?: The Lost Son – Luke 15:11-24
  9. Grace for Religious Sinners: The Older Brother
  10. The Kingdom of God Is Within You: Kingdom Values – Luke 17:1-21
  11. Jerusalem: Jesus Enters the City

Training Level

Character Studies – Old Testament

Character Studies – Old Testament

  1. Moses: Reluctant Leader – Exodus 2-4
  2. Ruth: Loyal Love – Ruth 1-4
  3. David: Walking by Faith – 1 Samuel 17:20-50
  4. Esther: Courage – Esther 4:6-17
  5. Daniel: Character Counts – Daniel 1
Mission Impossible – God’s Plan of Salvation from Genesis to Revelation

Mission Impossible – God’s Plan of Salvation from Genesis to Revelation

  1. Mission Impossible 1: Abraham – Genesis 12
  2. Mission Impossible 2: Jonah – Jonah 1-4
  3. Mission Impossible 3: Jesus – Mark 11:12-33
  4. Mission Impossible 4: The Apostles – Acts
  5. Mission Impossible 5: The Church – Revelation 7:9-12
James – Maturity, Wisdom, and Integrity

James – Maturity, Wisdom, and Integrity

  1. Consider it Joy: Trials – James 1:2-4
  2. I Made Me Do It: Temptation – James 1:13-18
  3. Faith that Works: Faith vs. Works – James 2:14-26
  4. Taming the Tongue: Godly Speech – James 3:1-12
  5. Humbly Submit: Humility and Submission – James 4:1-10
  6. The Prayer of a Righteous Man: Prayer – James 5:13-18
1 Thessalonians – Manual for Discipleship

1 Thessalonians – Manual for Discipleship

  1. A Sincere Faith: Multiplying Disciples – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
  2. Sincerely, Paul: A Discipler’s Love – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-11
  3. The Discipler’s Longing: Eternal Rewards – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5
  4. Model Purity: Sexual Purity – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
  5. Stay Alert: Christ’s Return – 1 Thessalonians 4:14-5:11
  6. Creating Community: Community – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
1 Samuel

1 Samuel

  1. Abundant Favor: 1 Samuel 1:1-3:21
  2. God Alone: 1 Samuel 4:1-7:17
  3. God’s Warning: 1 Samuel 8:1-22
  4. Renewed Kingdom: 1 Samuel 9:1-12:25
  5. Kingdom Transition: 1 Samuel 13:1-15:35
  6. Divine Vision: 1 Samuel 16:1-23
  7. David and Goliath: 1 Samuel 17:1-58
  8. Total Surrender: 1 Samuel 18:1-20:42
  9. Rock and Refuge: 1 Samuel 21:1-22:23
  10. Seeking the Lord: 1 Samuel 23:1-29
  11. Opportunity or Temptation: 1 Samuel 24:1-22
  12. God Will Repay: 1 Samuel 25:1-44
  13. God Tests David: 1 Samuel 26:1-25
  14. Divine Help: 1 Samuel 27:1-31:13

Action Level

The Scriptures

The Scriptures

  1. The Foundation of Our Life: Authority of Scripture
  2. Handle It Well: Knowing the Word – 1 Timothy 6
  3. The Power of Scripture: Repentance and Renewal – Nehemiah 8-10
Growing Character in Community

Growing Character in Community

  1. All You Need Is Love: Our Need for Community – Hebrews 3,10
  2. All You Need to Love: Bonding – Romans 12:9-18
  3. Knowing Who I Am: Boundaries – 1 Corinthians 12:14-26
  4. Knowing Who I’m Not: Boundaries – Exodus 18:13-26
Nehemiah – Lessons on Leadership

Nehemiah – Lessons on Leadership

  1. The Heart of a Leader: Leadership – Nehemiah 1:1-2:5
  2. The Plans of a Leader: Leadership – Nehemiah 2:4-3:31
  3. The Leader and Obstacles: Leadership – Nehemiah 4-6
  4. The Character of a Leader: Leadership – Nehemiah 5:1-9
Acts – A Model for Ministry

Acts – A Model for Ministry

  1. The Power to Witness: The Holy Spirit – Acts 1:1-8
  2. A Powerful Witness: Evangelism – Acts 4:1-22
  3. A Powerful Prayer: Prayer – Acts 4:23-31
  4. A Powerful Persecution: Persecution – Acts 5:17-42
  5. Opportunities Abound: Divine Appointments – Acts 8:26-40
  6. Unlimited Patience: Paul’s Conversion – Acts 9:1-30
  7. Paul’s Strategy 1: Broad Sowing and Multiplication – Acts 13
  8. Paul’s Strategy 2: Starting Points and Discipleship – Acts 14
  9. An Unknown God: Connecting With the Culture – Acts 17:16-34
  10. God’s Powerful Presence: God’s Will – Acts
2 Samuel

2 Samuel

  1. God’s Heart: 2 Samuel 1:1-27
  2. David’s Kingship Begins: 2 Samuel 2:1-5:5
  3. Moving Up: 2 Samuel 5:6-25
  4. David’s King: 2 Samuel 6:1-7:29
  5. David’s Reign: 2 Samuel 8:1-10:19
  6. Divine Grace: 2 Samuel 11:1-12:31
  7. Human Disgrace: 2 Samuel 13:1-39
  8. Trouble at Home: 2 Samuel 14:1-33
  9. The Word Fulfilled: 2 Samuel 15:1-19:43
  10. Success Against Rebellion: 2 Samuel 20:1-26
  11. God’s Faithfulness: 2 Samuel 21:1-22
  12. Singing Praises: 2 Samuel 22:1-23:7
  13. Disguised Mercy: 2 Samuel 24:1-25
The Sending Model – Finding Your Place in God’s Plan

The Sending Model – Finding Your Place in God’s Plan

  1. The Master’s Voice: Calling – 2 Peter 1:1-11
  2. Internal Audit: Stewardship – Matthew 25:14-30
  3. More Than a Job: Occupation – Genesis 1-3
  4. Trying to Find the Light Switch: Guidance – Psalm 25
  5. Mandate to Build Ministry: Matthew 28:16-20
Daniel – Ministry in the Marketplace

Daniel – Ministry in the Marketplace

  1. Qualified to Serve: Pillars For Ministry – Daniel 1
  2. Revealer of Mysteries: Incremental Progress – Daniel 2
  3. You’re Fired: Priority of Walk Over Work – Daniel 3
  4. The Most High God: Culmination of Grace – Daniel 4
  5. The Handwriting on the Wall: Decree of Judgement – Daniel 5
  6. Whom You Continually Serve: Priority of Walk Over Relationships – Daniel 6
International Ministry

International Ministry

  1. Overflowing: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
  2. Imitator: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-3:13
  3. More and More: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
  4. Return of the King: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
  5. Almost Heaven: 1 Thessalonians 5

Exploration Level

Paranormal

Paranormal

  1. Flatline: Near Death Experiences
  2. In Dreams: What Dreams Reveal
  3. Ghosts: Ghosts and Hauntings
  4. Future Telling: Prophecies, Predictions, and Psychics
  5. Possession: The Phenomenon of Demonic Possession
The Seven Deadly Sins

The Seven Deadly Sins

  1. Sloth
  2. Jealousy
  3. Greed
  4. Lust
  5. Pride
  6. Rage
  7. Gluttony