What can we learn of God's goodness through these popular sci-fi movies?
Science Fiction and Fantasy movies have exploded in the last few years. What can we learn of God's goodness through these popular and entertaining movies?
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Lord of the Rings Trilogy We must decide what to do with the time we are given.
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The Lion, The Witch and The WardrobeWalt Disney Pictures' special-effects-filled adaptation of C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy about four British children ...
Think about the difference between right and wrong with these six movies.
Small GroupsMovie Discussion Course: Ethics ExaminedThink about the difference between right and wrong with these six movies.
Think about the difference between right and wrong with these movies. What place is there in our lives for revenge? Control? Crime? Discrimination?
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Changing Lanes What are the consequences of acting out of retaliation rather than patience? How does our integrity, or lack thereof, reap consequences for us and those around us?
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Hotel Rwanda This film tells the real-life story of one man's struggle to survive and save others during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. What does the movie convey about the worth of each human life? What does it say about the nature of evil?
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Godsend Could the option of resurrecting a lost loved one become an actual temptation? How do these issues play out for Christians who believe God created us in his image? Why are bio-future thrillers so compelling?
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Ladykillers How does this dark comedy about character, justice, and the good life portray Christianity? What does it say about the way God intervenes in our lives?
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Crash This Best Picture Oscar winner takes us into modern-day Los Angeles, dramatizing the intersections of several characters' lives over three days. It reminds us of how racism, anger, and the struggle to achieve security in life can taint our interactions with one another.
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The Village Discuss the themes in this especially poignant film for the church community. What is the role of authority, and is pragmatism justified? How do people of principle interact with a corrupt world? Can we regain innocence in a sinful world? Can love conquer all?
Engage and challenge young children to get more from their movie-watching experience.
This 13-session course contains discussion guides on a variety of popular fantasy movies. This resource will help you think about these movies from a Christian perspective, and how they do—or do not—illustrate biblical principles. This quarterly pack can be used for a Sunday school class or small group, or to host a film festival.
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Big FishBig Fish takes us into the vivid imagination ...
Love movies based on historical events? Then this course is for you!
Love movies based on historical events? Then you will love discussing these movies based on the battle of the Alamo, the U.S.'s history of slavery, and World War II.
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The Alamo The Alamo depicts the 1836 13-day standoff between Texans and the Mexican army of Santa Anna. Discuss what this film demonstrates above all: the power of conviction.
This four-session course investigates how we can remain faithful in suffering by God’s grace.
The Bible emphasizes how to remain faithful in the midst of suffering more than it emphasizes why suffering exists. Scripture gives us a small glimpse into why God allows suffering, but more importantly it gives great resources for persevering in the midst of suffering. The long and winding road takes us through regions of pain, doubts, questions, and suffering. Can your faith stand the strain of ...
Learn about how a young boy finds his purpose and begins to realize the value of standing for good—and against evil—in this 7-session Book Discussion Guide.
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The Beginning: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
A young boy finds his purpose and begins to realize the value of standing for good-and against evil- in the first book of the Harry Potter series.
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The Journey Continues: Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsHarry Potter's Hogwarts adventures continue as he learns that our choices—not our pasts—determine who we ...