How the church treats homosexuals has eternal consequences.
How God's household treats homosexuals can have eternal consequences. In this three-session course, we learn that God transforms us through our struggles. The road to change is a slow, but worth the effort. As God's ambassadors, we need to learn to express our own weaknesses so that others will learn to trust us. Finally, we need to give God room to work, because only he can truly change someone.
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?
Session 1
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?
Session 2
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?
Session 4
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?
Session 5
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.
Session 6
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?
What makes superheroes super? What lessons about living a good life can we learn from them?
Session 1
Spider Man 1 and 2 Explore what it means to be a hero, note how choices shape our character, and examine the responsibilities that come with the gift of power.
Session 2
Batman BeginsThis movie establishes the ultimate role of superhero mythology: to define reality, to outline ethics, and to inspire ...
These films show us the ins and outs of romantic relationships - the good, the bad, and the ugly.
In the mood for love? These films show us the ins and outs of romantic relationships—the good, the bad, and the ugly. What can we learn from these characters victories and mistakes?
Session 1
House of Flying DaggersLove stories are tales of confrontation and consequence, comprising the most basic human drama: the struggle between heart and mind. This study explores the themes of love, courage, ...
Enjoy watching these movies about very different women, all of whom overcome incredible odds to discover a new sense of themselves and a new sense of hope.
Session 1
Erin Brockovich Brockovich bullies her way into a clerking job at a law office, where she discovers medical records in a real estate case file. Her investigation tests her resolve, her motherhood, and her integrity.