Suggested Small Group Curriculum Options

  Purpose Driven Life


Pastor Rick Warren

   
Keep your small groups going and growing with some incredible group curriculum specifically designed to deepen the five biblical purposes that you discovered during the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.


 

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Inside Out Living:  What Jesus Has to Say About Living a Blessed Life

 

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

So begins the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' longest sermon in the New Testament. And with these words, Jesus introduces us to a whole new way of living - Inside Out Living! The sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for building the Christian life. The Sermon cover three chapters of the book of Matthew and includes the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, Jesus' teachings about worry, forgiveness, integrity, loving our enemies, storing up treasures in heaven, and many other topics.

 

 Purpose Driven Life Small Group Series

 

Vol 1: What on Earth am I Here For? (Overview of the Five Purposes)
What on Earth Am I here For? (7 weeks) - Join pastor and author Rick Warren for a chapter by chapter study of The Purpose Driven Life. Volume 1 of this 6 volume series includes video curriculum (DVD) and study material on chapters 1-7 of The Purpose Driven Life and answers life's greatest question: What on earth am I here for? Volume 1 will help you discover how to live a life that is fueled and fulfilled by God's purposes.

 

Vol 2: Planned for God's Pleasure (Worship) You Were Planned for God's Pleasure (7 weeks) - Join pastor and author Rick Warren for a chapter by chapter study of The Purpose Driven Life. Volume 2 includes 7 weeks of video curriculum and study material on chapters 8-14 of The Purpose Driven Life, focusing on Purpose #1: You Were Planned for God's Pleasure. Worship is not just a part of your life - it is your life. Volume 2 will expand your understanding of worship as a lifestyle rooted in friendship with God.

 

Vol 3: Formed for God's Family (Fellowship) You Were Formed for God's Family (7 weeks) - Join pastor and author Rick Warren for a chapter by chapter study of The Purpose Driven Life. Volume 3 includes 7 weeks of video curriculum and study material on chapters 15-21 of The Purpose Driven Life, focusing on Purpose #2: You Were Formed for God's Family. The Christian life is more than just a commitment to Christ; it includes a commitment to other Christians. Volume 3 is designed to help believers become "belongers" in God's family.

 

Vol 4: Created to Become Like Christ (Discipleship) Created to Become Like Christ (7 weeks) - Join pastor and author Rick Warren for a chapter by chapter study of The Purpose Driven Life. Volume 4 includes 7 weeks of video curriculum and study material on chapters 22-28 of The Purpose Driven Life, focusing on Purpose #3: You Were Created to Become Like Christ. From the very beginning, God's plan has been to make you like his son, Jesus. Volume 4 explores the methods God uses to develop the character of Christ in us.

 

Vol 5: Made for a Mission (Evangelism) Made for a Mission (5 weeks) - Join pastor and author Rick Warren for a chapter by chapter study of The Purpose Driven Life. The final volume of this series includes 5 weeks of video curriculum and study material on chapters 36-40 of The Purpose Driven Life, focusing on Purpose #5: You Were Made for a Mission. God loves the world, and he wants to love it through you. Volume 6 will help you live a life of significance by making the Great Commission your commission.

 

Experiencing Christ Together

 

Beginning in Christ:  6-week small group study on the 5 purposes of fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship lived out in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through His disciples.

The heart of Christianity is not a ritual or a structure, but a Person—Jesus Christ. Even as his followers, our vision of Jesus can get muddied by man-made theories of who he was. Whether you're a seasoned believer or a brand new Christian, come walk in the footsteps of his first disciples to see him afresh: as Teacher, Healer, Shepherd, Servant, Savior, and Risen Lord. These six sessions lay the foundation for radical discipleship as our hearts are once again captured by who he is.

 

Connecting in Christ:  Connecting in Christ:  6-week small group study on the purpose of fellowship; connecting more deeply with Jesus Christ – seeing his way of loving others, and building genuine relationships with Christian friends.

Fellowship. The word gets used a lot in church. But too often our understanding and practice of fellowship are shallow and stripped of the life-giving, life-transforming power that God intended community to have. Jesus lived out and taught a deeper, more radical kind of fellowship—a way of interacting that makes others sit up and take notice. These six sessions will show you Jesus’ way of loving others "as I have loved you."

 

Growing in Christ:  Growing in Christ:  6-week small group study on the value and the nature of a life of discipleship, as modeled by Jesus.

Our world these days is so hectic, so complex. Where do we turn for wisdom and guidance in navigating the ins and outs of life? There are many voices to listen to and many examples to follow, but we really need look no further than the Author of Life, Jesus. He taught and lived a way of life that was purposeful and pleasing to God. These six sessions will show you the value and the nature of a life of discipleship, as modeled by Jesus.

 

Serving Like Christ:  6-week small group study on the key character traits taught and modeled by Jesus that are essential to a life of service in the steps of the Ultimate Servant.

Jesus said he "did not come to be served, but to serve." And he calls us as his followers to the same lifestyle and attitude of service. But how do we do that? In a world that values power and ease, we need some help in reorienting our hearts as well as our schedules. These six sessions look at key character traits taught and modeled by Jesus that are essential to a life of service in the steps of the Ultimate Servant.

 

Sharing Christ:  6-week small group study exposing us to the heart of Jesus as he shows and teaches his disciples how to have a vibrant witness that draws lost people so they can find the way home.

Lost and hurting people are all around us. Jesus said he came to seek and save the lost, and he calls us into the same mission of love. But we often get bogged down in the how-tos of sharing our faith when the heart of the matter is…our heart. These six sessions expose us to the heart of Jesus as he shows and teaches his disciples how to have a vibrant witness that draws lost people so they can find the way home.

 

Surrendering to Christ:  6-week small group study where you'll learn from Jesus’ teaching and example the character qualities essential to a "life less ordinary"—a life of worshipful surrender.

The ultimate paradox of the Christian life is that victory comes through surrender. Most of us aspire to a life of abandonment to God and his purposes, but we find the daily grind of life and our own old habits get in the way. Jesus knew he set the bar high, but he didn't leave us without guidance. In these six sessions, you'll learn from his teaching and example the character qualities essential to a "life less ordinary"—a life of worshipful surrender.

 

 A Spiritual Roadmap in a Mixed up World:  A Study of 1 Thessalonians

 

1 Thessalonians - Volume 1:  This if the first volume of a two volume small group study of the Book of 1 Thessalonians.  This wonderful letter is important not only for its significance as the Apostle Paul's first letter, but also because of the guidance it offers us today for living the Christian life.

1 Thessalonians is packed with relevant and important teaching for you, your small group and your church.  If 1 Thessalonians were the only book of the Bible in your possession, you could live the Christian life as God intended. 

 

1 Thessalonians - Volume 2:  Successful Christian living is largely measured by our ability to put our faith into practice in everyday life.  This second volume in our small group study of the Book of 1 Thessalonians contains very down-to-earth advice for Christian living.  The practical instruction the Apostle Paul offers in this timeless letter will benefit every person in your small group, no matter where they are in their spiritual journey.  Not only will you discover timely advice, but your small group setting will provide a ready-made laboratory for putting it into practice.

 

 Doing Life Together Series

 

Vol 1: Beginning Lifetogether (Overview of the 5 Purposes) This Purpose Driven® group Series provides your group an overview of the five biblical purposes found in the Great Commandment and Great Commission. Used either as a stand-alone Bible study or as a companion to the Beginning Life Together DVD, this study will take you on a six-session journey through each of the five purposes. It will help you cultivate a healthy, balanced Purpose Driven® life, together with a friend, small group, Sunday school class or your entire church.

 

Vol 2: Connecting with God's Family (Fellowship) God longs for you to have rich, genuine connections with him and a handful of other people. These six sessions will help you connect more deeply with Jesus Christ and build genuine relationships with Christian friends. Christ's love makes it possible for you to be known and to know others, to be loved and to love, to resolve conflict effectively, and to move outward together in faith.

 

Vol 3: Growing to be Like Christ (Discipleship) Spiritual maturity doesn't happen by accident. The six sessions in this study equip you for the basic habits of spiritual growth: relying on the Holy Spirit, cultivating time in the Bible and prayer, seeing life's obstacles as opportunities for growth, and partnering with Christians who are committed to supporting your growth. Here is a realistic, practical path to growing strong in faith and Christian character.

 

Vol 4: Developing your Shape for Ministry (Ministry) The way you're wired is no accident! God designed your unique mix of gifts, natural abilities, personalities, values, and life experiences to play an essential part in his kingdom. These six sessions will help you develop your God-given design at home, at work, at church, and in your community in a way that extends God's love to others and enriches your own life immeasurably.

 

Vol 5: Sharing Your Life Mission Everyday (Evangelism) Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day just isn't that hard. You need a few skills, a few friends for support, and a glimpse of God's heart for those who don't know him. These six sessions will equip you to extend love to seekers around you and talk about your experience with God in ways that people will understand. God doesn't ask you to do it alone---discover the power that comes from teaming up!

 

Vol 6: Surrendering Your Heart for Worship (Worship) What does it mean to surrender to God? These six sessions will help you experience the transforming power of a surrendered life. As you learn to worship Jesus Christ throughout your daily life, you will come to trust him with the experiences of your past, the precious things of your present, and your hopes for the future. What are you holding on to? Discover the peace of laying it at God's feet.

 

 

 
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