The following include brief descriptions and discussion guides for movies and lessons that could be beneficial for use in House Churches or in individual study.
Faith Lessons
Based on a true story from the life of Tony Campolo this short film captures the isolated life of a diner owner and the dull routine of diner regulars. A stranger to the diner dares to imagine that things can be different and lives out the good news of Jesus in a peculiar way. Bonus features include master storyteller Tony Campolo telling stories. The Least of These is a brilliant short film that has won numerous awards and is sure to spark good conversation about what it means to live the way of Jesus in a world not interested in hearing. This film can be purchased online at amazon.com or other distributors.
Zondervan
We are shaped by culture in endless ways. Yet God's story has always been about freeing people from a culture of despair and awakening their imagination to the ways in which God partners with them for the redemption of all things. We are not simply consumers. We are created in the image of a God who is a creator and a shaper. This six-session DVD and corresponding curriculum is designed for house churches to experience and envision how followers of Jesus can be a counter-culture for the good of the world. To view a video trailer or sample curriculum please visit, http://www.christianvisionproject.com/dvd-2006.html.
Zondervan
The Faith Lessons DVD series is filmed on site in Israel and Turkey exploring the historical and cultural meaning of the Bible. Teacher Ray VanderLaan explains how the message of Jesus was understood during his lifetime and how it continues to carry meaning now. Each Faith Lessons DVD contains between five and ten twenty minute sessions. In addition, a discovery guide containing topics for discussion, questions for reflection, and other study resources can be purchased for each DVD. Faith Lessons DVDs.
Zondervan
Noomas are short films that capture the complexity and wonder of what it means to look to God for hope in a broken world. The films are short and thought provoking and each is accompanied by a discussion guide. You can find noomas at www.nooma.com
Covering a broad range of topics, N.T. Wright seeks to provide an accessible overview of the Christian faith. This series can be purchased as a multimedia package that includes a ten session DVD, a participant’s guide, a leader’s guide, as well as a handbook of the Christian faith.
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Painting Revelation is a visual artistic journey through the book of Revelation. It is a 44 minute DVD including study sessions, leader guides, worksheets and more. Visit paintingrevelation.com.