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Title NEW A Child Is Born: A Beginner’s Guide to Nativity Stories
Description Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. Dr. Levine brings her expert knowledge of Scripture and careful consideration of the Christian story to show readers how Scripture’s earlier birth stories anticipate the story of Jesus’s birth and how the birth resonates and gives new meaning to those earlier stories. T
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Separate components or included features
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791035105.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available.
9781791035129.
DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each.
9781791035143.
The Christian Year is fundamentally a roadmap for pilgrims. The authors invite you on an Advent-toChristmas pilgrimage to draw closer to Jesus and invite others to join you on this journey. Traditional Scripture readings and acts of worship reveal anew the treasures of God’s grace for all people.
The author leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’s birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns.
“What do you want for Christmas?” It’s a question we often hear as the holidays approach. Most of the time, our minds instantly jump to material things. But deep down, doesn’t your heart yearn for something money can’t buy? The author invites you to explore these deeper longings in his enriching fourweek study that gently guides you through the season of Advent.
In this completely revised and updated edition of The Case for Christmas, reflecting the latest scholarship and research, award-winning legal journalist Lee Strobel evaluates and organizes the biblical, historical, and textual evidence to distinguish myth from truth about what happened in Bethlehem.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791035785. Leader Guide. An eBook is also available.
9781791035792.
DVD. [CC] 5 videos; 5–12 min. each.
9781791035815.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791036317. Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791036331.
DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 9–11 min. each.
9781791036355.
Book. Contains weekly lessons. An eBook is also available.
9781791040918.
Book. 9780310371038. Study Guide plus Streaming Video. 9780310179696.
NEW Come Though Long Expected Jesus: Advent to Christmas Pilgrimage
NEW Voices of Advent: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope
NEW What Do You Want for Christmas? Second Edition: An Advent Study for Adults
NEW The Case for Christmas: A Journalist Investigates the Identity of the Child in the Manger, Revised and Updated
Author Amy-Jill Levine
Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan
Matthew L. Skinner James W. Moore Lee Strobel
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Author Jan Turrentine Rob Fuquay
Description Experience a transformative Advent journey with this convenient and affordable devotional for the entire church. It contains brief readings for each day, from the first Sunday of Advent through Christmas Day, including a suggested Scripture, a short devotion, and a short prayer or practice—all based on the Revised Common Lectionary. This annual favorite is ideal for congregations, perfect as gifts, and a great addition to Advent mailings by churches to reach out to visitors and members of the community. Designed to fit in #10 envelope. Sold in packages of 10. Booklets may be personalized with your own custom stickers featuring your church’s details or information about services.
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Booklets Pkg. of 10. 9781791037192. Includes digital downloads for church email. Quantity pricing available at Cokesbury.com.
Also available: Kids’ Advent Calendar of Devotions, Pkg. of 10. Crafts, puzzles, Scripture, family activities, and more. 9781791040048.
Provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. You will be drawn into those places in a way that helps you experience the spiritual truths each location holds.
You may or may not know the story of your birth. If you do, there is something special about hearing your origin story again and remembering how it all began for you. That’s why we observe Advent: to celebrate how it all began for us. The Christmas Letters invites you to hear about the miracle of Christ’s birth from those who first told the story.
His parents named him Jesus. But he was also called by other names: Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh. Incarnation explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ Child for our lives and world today!
For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791033286. Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791033293.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781791033323.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791033231.
__ Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791033248.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781791033279.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791016418.
__ Large Print Book. 9781791005566. Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791005573.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781791005597.
__ Children’s Leader Guide. 9781791005535.
__ Hardcover Book. A paperback version and an eBook are also available. 9781791023485.
Large Print Book. 9781791023508.
__ Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791023515.
DVD. [CC] 4 videos featuring Adam Hamilton. 9781791023539.
__ Worship Resource. Worship and Media download. 9781791023607.
__ Sermon and Worship Series Download. 9781791028466.
Title NEW Advent: A Calendar of Devotions 2025
On the Way to Bethlehem: An Advent Study
The Christmas Letters: Celebrating Advent with Those Who Told the Story First
Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas
Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist
Magrey R. DeVega Adam Hamilton
Adam Hamilton
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Title The Angels of Christmas: Hearing God’s Voice in Advent
Experiencing Christmas: Christ in the Sights and Sounds of Advent Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation
Author Susan Robb Matt Rawle
Description This 4-week Advent study explores the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus with Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. Readers will explore the visits and dive deep into the history of the angel Gabriel—and other angels—in the Old Testament while discussing God’s presence in history and our lives today.
Everything seems different at the end of the year. We put lights on our houses to dispel the growing darkness, Christmas music floods local radio stations, apple cider and cranberry sauce are again on the menu, and wrapping paper and tape are always ready. Things look, smell, and taste differently during Advent and Christmas, and these differences are a sign to us that God is about to do something radical and different. Christmas is when God surrounded the divine with senses of his own.
In the Advent season, heaven seems so close as we remember that a tiny baby in a manger is God in human form coming to show us the Way. God’s choice of incarnation allows us to reflect on the mystery that Christ is the full revelation of God instead of being one who talks about God or one who speaks for or acts as God. But, no, Christ is God. In Heaven and Earth, beloved pastor and scholar Will Willimon explores the idea of Jesus as both fully human and fully divine this Christmas.
Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story Calling All Angels: An Advent Study of Fearlessness and Strength
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__ Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791024253.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791024277.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos. 9781791024291.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791029272.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available.
9781791029296.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781791029319.
Sermon and Worship Series Download. 9781791029333.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791029036.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791029050.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781791029098.
Sermon and Worship Series Download. 9781791029081.
During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.
Step into Advent with this captivating study and devotional, where angelic encounters come to life. Each encounter begins with the same refrain: do not be afraid. The study challenges us to take this timeless message and apply it to our lives today. It includes discussion questions, and free online videos featuring the author— perfect for beginning weekly studies, sparking meaningful conversations, and deepening your understanding of that week’s story.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791028978.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available
9781791028992.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781791029005.
Get the most out of your An Unlikely Advent study experience on the BeADisciple study app.
Book. Includes daily reflections, weekly studies with questions for reflection or discussion, worship resources, an uplifting playlist, and a link to free videos. 9780664268978.
Will Willimon Rachel Billups Erin Wathen
Title The Marvel and Miracle of Advent: Recapturing the Wonder of Jesus Living with Us
Season’s Greetings: Christmas Letters from Those Who Were There
The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of the
All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of
Description Christ-followers are like Cinderella with amnesia. We’ve forgotten that the supernatural scaffolding of our belief system isn’t a human construct but is instead a divine love story. This is a wake-up call to wonder. Participants will be both enveloped in the Living Hope of Christ Incarnate and compelled to share that hope with other image bearers! The study guide includes discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader’s guide, plus streaming access to stream all video sessions online.
Rediscover the beloved Christmas story this year through the the words of those who were there. Hear the dramatic stories of twelve Bible characters forever changed by the miracle that took place in Bethlehem— from King Herod to the magi, the innkeeper, the midwife— and even Jesus himself. Told in the form of personal letters written to 21st-century readers. Each chapter ends with a prayer, reflection questions, and journaling prompts, making this new resource an enriching Advent companion for individuals, small groups, and church leaders alike.
Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons, and bows. We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. If we’re being honest, there’s probably something within the Christmas season celebration that awakens a Grinch within all of us. Maybe the gift we unwrap was all wrong, or memories that were supposed to be joyful never were. When everything seems wrong in the world, even joyful celebrations are much too loud. Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Adam Hamilton travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in a fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will become more real and heartfelt as you walk along this road.
A group of diverse Wesleyan scholars take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. In four sessions of study, prayer, and conversation readers will look at preparing the way for God, the discipline of prayer, the substance of good works, and the recognition of God’s presence in those called to serve.
Separate components or included features Study Guide plus Streaming Video. 9780310162858.
DVD Video Study. 9780310162933.
Book. Includes questions for reflection at the ends of chapters, plus a prayer and journaling prompts. 9780835820448.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791017323.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791017347
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 8–10 min. each. 9781791017361.
Children’s Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791017453
__ Youth Study Book An eBook is also available. 9781791017415.
Worship Resources Download. A flash drive is also available. 9781791017446.
__ Book. An eBook is also available. 9781791018184. Large Print Book. 9781791018207.
__ Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791018214.
DVD. [CC] 5 videos + bonus video; 10–15 min. each. 9781791018238.
__ Devotional: A Season of Reflections. 9781791018313.
__ Children’s Leader Guide, Download only. 9781791018306. Youth Study, Download only. 9781791018290.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791017972. Large Print Book. 9781791017996. Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791018009.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781791018023. Devotions. 28 seasonal devotions. 9781791018092.
Grinch
10th Anniversary Edition The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem
Christmas
Author Christine Caine and Lisa Harper
Ruth L. Boling
Matt Rawle
Adam Hamilton
Laceye Warner, Amy Valdez Barker, Jung Choi, Sangwoo Kim
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Title Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent
Author Amy-Jill Levine
Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience
Magrey R. DeVega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson, Matt Rawle
Making Room: Sharing the Love of Christmas
Description Explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of Jesus’ birth, tracing the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. Opens up dialogue on connections between the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, and more.
In 1741, Wesley’s famous sermon “The Almost Christian” encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. This book and study, perfect for Advent, breaks down the barriers that prevent us from experiencing an “altogether” love, hope, joy, and peace in Christ in our lives and in the world around us.
This book and Advent study explore the warmth of welcome at Christmas following interactions with Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, and the magi. Just as Jesus made room in God’s kingdom for those on the margins of society, we too should be asking ourselves who we can make room for this Christmas.
How might a house look for Christmas based on what each Gospel says about it? In Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes, beautiful illustrations from architect Kevin Burns reimagine each of the four Gospels as a “house,” which the church visits at Christmas. In each section, Campbell reflects on the distinctive perspective of the birth of Jesus or the incarnation offered by each Gospel.
The Gospel of Mark doesn’t have a Nativity story. Holy Disruption presents a fresh understanding of the holiness of Christmas grounded, not in a conventional cozy Christmas message, but through Mark’s disquieting gospel which invites its readers to experience God’s disruptive but transformative love for us and our world.
# Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions N/A
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Book. An eBook is also available.
9781501884351.
__ Large Print Book. 9781501884375.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available 9781501884382.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 8–10 min. each.
9781501884306.
Leader Kit. Contains one each of above (except large print book). 9781501884405.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781501890574.
__ Large Print Book.
9781501890598.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available.
9781501890604.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each.
9781501890628.
Devotions for the Season. 28 devotions.
9781501890697.
__ Youth Study Book.
9781501890673.
Leader Kit. Contains one each of above (except large print book).
9781501890710.
Book. An eBook is also available.
9781791006372.
__ Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781791006396.
Book. Suitable for individual or group study. An eBook is also available. 9780664264994.
Book. Inckudes access to free digital resources, which include a group study guide, sermon series guide, and images for use during worship or study and to promote your outreach . An eBook is also available. 9780664267384.
Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes: An Advent Study
Holy Disruption: Discovering Advent in the Gospel of Mark
Ed Robb
Cynthia M. Campbell Tracy S. Daub
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Title Fully Human, Fully Divine: An Advent Devotional for the Whole Self
Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph
Author Whitney R. Simpson Adam Hamilton
Participants Discussion Starter— Small Group/Adult Individual Churchwide/Small Group/ Adult Individual Churchwide/Small Group/
Description Each chapter covers one week of Advent and each week focuses on a different theme. Within each week are a rotation of daily practices including breath prayer, mindful movement, lectio divina, visio divina (which utilizes beautiful, colorful works of art each week), Christian meditation, creative contemplation, and practicing presence.
This study teaches us to accept and glorify God’s will even when circumstances make it difficult to do so. The story of Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don’t understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides.
This Advent study from The Pop in Culture series shows us how the teachings of Jesus can be found in the Charles Dickens Christmas classic. Reinvigorate your spiritual journey as you look at this familiar story through the lens of faith.
Experience Advent and Christmas with the one who knew Jesus more intimately than anyone else—his mother, Mary. Adam Hamilton helps you witness the life of Jesus from Mary’s unique perspective, starting at the very end and traveling back in time to the very beginning—the night of Christ’s birth.
“The Nutcracker” is a delightful and whimsical Christmas classic. The music, dance, and story hold a special place in the hearts of children and adults during cultural Christmas celebrations. In The Gift of the Nutcracker, Matt Rawle, author of The Redemption of Scrooge, explores the story to help us understand God’s greatest gift of the Christ child, and the kingdom Christ came to establish. # Sessions N/A
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__ Hardcover Book. Weekly devotions plus daily praactices. An eBook is also available. 9780835820097.
Book. An eBook is also available. 9781791025625.
__ Large Print Book. 9781501814105. Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781501814112.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781501814020.
__ Youth Study Book. 9781501814136.
__ Children’s Leader Guide. 9781501814150.
__ Book. An eBook is also available. 9781501823077.
Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781501823091.
__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 8–10 min. each. 9781501823114. Youth Study Book. 9781501823169.
__ Book. An eBook is also available. 9781501879579. Large Print Book. 9781630882952.
__ Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781426771996.
DVD. [CC] 5 videos; approx. 10 min. each. 9781426771859.
__ Youth Leader Guide. 9781501815713. Youth Study Book. 9781501815690.
__ Book. An eBook is also available. 9781501869426. Large Print Book. 9781501876141.
__ Leader Guide. An eBook is also available. 9781501869440.
DVD. [CC] 5 videos; 10–12 min. each. 9781501869464.
__ Youth Study Book. Grades 6–12. 9781501869518. Children’s Leader Guide. For younger and older children (grades K–2 and 3–6). 9781501871511.
__ Worship Resources Download. 9781501869549.
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The Redemption of Scrooge Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem
The Gift of the Nutcracker
Matt Rawle
Adam Hamilton Matt Rawle