Ravi Zacharias

Ravi Zacharias

Andy Stanley

An Invitation to Christmas      35min
Andy Stanley looks at the way Matthew introduces Jesus. The genealogy includes the names of women we might not want to see among our ancestors, but Matthew remembers that Jesus came to reach 'sinners'. The story of Christmas is the story of God drawing near to those who have drawn away from Him because they are sinners.

This DVD is accompanied by a CD of Christmas music.

Courage to Conquer      55min
Barb asks, "To whom or what have you committed your life?" She points out that our lives are often taken over by Complacency and Apathy, Busyness and Stress, Fear, Self-Sufficiency, Materialism, the Past, Addictions and Habits, Unhealthy Attitudes. We are in a spiritual battle to overcome such issues.

Courage to Cultivate      46min
We need to get rid of the weeds, sow the right kind of seed in our lives and then cultivate it. Some of the things we could cultivate are our gifts, new opportunities, healthy relationships, our study of the Bible and our relationship with God.

Courage in Crisis      50min
Courage enables us to face danger and crisis without fear. In any particular crisis, you will find people react in different ways. Barb uses Joseph as her example of someone facing a crisis with courage. We need to go to God and grapple with the situation in His presence and then learn to trust and rest in Him.

Courage to Continue      54min
While making the first step to follow Christ is important, it is vital we continue to follow Him.  God may be the only one who sees the choices we make each day, but each choice demonstrates our character. God will guide us even in the most difficult places.

Jesus

This is the multi-language version of the film distributed by Campus Crusade for Christ. It is based on the Gospel of Luke.

Michael Youssef      V1091 - V1093
Michael was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before moving to the USA. He is the founding pastor of the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia.

Life At Its Best
This 9-part series is based on 1 John.

Michael Youssef
Michael was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before moving to the USA. He is the founding pastor of the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Secret of Being Content     62min

Recorded in Christchurch 6 April 2011

In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul says it was not in the easy times but in the difficult times that he learned the secret of being content. We need to learn that our peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from having Christ with us in our trouble.

Good News     72min

Recorded in Wellington 5 April 2011

For generations, the Jews had failed to keep the Law. Jesus came preaching the Good News that he had come to fulfil the law (that is, to make it work). This message shows how Jesus declared the purpose, effect and fulfilment of the Law.

Knowing and Experiencing God     61min

Recorded in Auckland 4 April 2011

Charles considers what it means to know God. As we read the Bible we discover that a person's experience of God often prompts them to give Him a name that reflects their new understanding of Him. God still uses those names to tell His story. In our own lives, we come to know God through our experience of Him.

This hard-hitting series is about people, not an organization. All believers are members of the church, the body of Christ. God does His work through individuals who are willing to obey Him.

The Dangers of a Mature Church      47min
A mature church is in danger of looking inward, not outward; becoming an organization not an organism; being self-sufficient rather than dependent on the Spirit; accepting human reasoning rather than the authority of Scripture.  more>>

The Church as a Body of Christ      48min
Christians are joined together by the common life of the Holy Spirit. We are mutually dependent on each other, each part doing what God has designed it to do.  more>>

Desiring Spiritual Gifts      47min
Christ is the head and the Holy Spirit is the life and energy of the body. Spiritual gifts are given so that God might do His work through us.  We should be eager to receive spiritual gifts because we are eager to serve God.  more>>

Human Frailty and Spiritual Gifts      46min
God is very interested in what we are. The effectiveness of what we do flows out of what we are. God can redeem a difficult and painful past. The comfort we receive from God in times of trouble equips us to comfort others in their troubles and trials. more>>

Developing Spiritual Gifts      47min
We all have spiritual gifts. Discover and develop your gift within the context of the church. Do not be committed to your gift, be committed to Jesus Christ because He may direct you to use your gift in unexpected ways. more>>

Love Makes the Church Go Round      52min
This study in 1 Corinthians 13 explains how the church is to function and how spiritual gifts are to be exercised. Effective spiritual service depends not only on ability but on love. more>>

A Dynamically Functioning Church      45min
This message is based on Matthew 16:13-19. The church is not built on the teachings of Jesus, but on the foundation of Jesus Christ himself. more>>

Experiencing True Discipleship      48min
It is not enough to have your doctrine right. Your behaviour must confirm what you say you believe. more>>

Part 1: The Offending Cross      26min
The cross of Christ has offended people for 2000 years. We are offended by the cross because it shows we cannot do anything to earn our own salvation. It puts us all on the same level. more>>

Part 3: Who Is On The Cross?      27min 
The blood is the symbol of life. When blood is drained from the body, the body dies. To redeem a life, you need to give a life. There can be no eternal life without the death of the Son of God. more>>

Michael was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before moving to the USA. He is the founding pastor of the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia

Part 1: Selflessness      25min
Michael does not offer a perfect marriage, because there is no such relationship. But he does offer three principles for a blessed marriage. The components of a selfless marriage include a desire to serve your spouse, generosity, sensitivity and a willingness to submit to each other.  more>>

Part 2: Forgiveness      24min
If you cannot forgive in little matters, you will not know how to forgive in big issues. Learn to forgive the little issues, the minor conflicts and annoying habits. Failure in a major issue demands a greater level of forgiveness as well as prayer, time and healing. Forgiveness is both an act and a process.  more>>

Part 3: Communication      25min
The quality of communication can make or break a marriage. Your calendar, children and conflict have the potential to interfere with intimate communication. Leave time in your calendar for meaningful conversation. While parenting demands time and energy, the health of your marriage is the top priority in family life. Every marriage has conflict but if you handle conflict well, you can improve communication and intimacy in the relationship.  more>>

Those who know Mark Twain's story of Huckleberry Finn will see the parallels in this VeggieTale DVD Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue.

Tomato Sawyer wants to stay at home for an important meeting but Huckleberry Larry wants to help Little Jim who has escaped from a lumber camp where he is being held captive. Little Jim wants to get to New Orleans to find his mother.

The two friends face a succession of problems on their journey down the Mississippi River to New Orleans where they unite Little Jim with his mother.

Tomato and Huckleberry demonstrate the importance of putting aside their own wishes so they can help someone in need.

The sub-title of this 2-part series is "Keeping the faith when the road gets tough".

Ten messages from Exodus chapters 1 to 16. Throughout the series Charles shows what Christians can learn from the experiences of the Israelites when they were freed from bondage in Egypt and started their journey to Canaan.

A series of four messages plus Testimony recorded when Debbi spoke at the 2010 Summer Retreats organised by Christian Women Communicating International NZ (CWCI).

Paul affirms the value of this friendship, telling Philemon "I am praying for you", "I hear good things about you" and "I want you to grow". He also says he is confident Philemon will make the right decision about receiving the runaway slave Onesimus back again. It is an appeal made on the basis of love.

(This series also on CD AA57 – AA60)

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Rated: PG "contains violence"

Session 2: History's Rule      46 min
When you settle on a god, you want a god who is totally devoted to himself. If he's not totally devoted to himself, you need to know what he is devoted to – and follow that.
We are in the best position to give God glory because we were created in His image. When Adam and Eve attempted to hijack the glory of God, things didn't get better, they got worse.
Until I accept that I am a mirror designed to reflect God's glory, life won't make sense.

Session 3: Little Me – Big God – Huge Life      56 min
Everything God does (including the death of Christ on the cross) is done for His glory. The cross reaffirms the uniqueness of God – in His love, mercy, grace and kindness.
We act as if we have a choice, whether we want God in our story. The fact is, we are part of God's story. We can choose to try our best on our own, or accept His invitation to participate in His story. I you make yourself little, but associate yourself with an infinite "I Am that I Am" God, you have a huge life.

Session 4: The Glorious Middle      69 min
God is the central character of history and everyone else plays a secondary role. Eventually, God gets all the glory – whether we give it willingly or not.
This is both a comforting and a threatening truth. The glorious middle (Romans 12:1), learning to live through Christ. God can still take the junk, the bad stuff, and leverage it for His glory.

Worship - That Thing We Do

Session 1: Worship – It's What We Do      31 min
Worship is a vital part of who we are as people. Worship is the activity of the human soul. Who or what we worship is not defined so much by what we say but by the way that we live.
When you know what has "worth" to you, you know what you worship. The issue is not the quality of our worship (we all worship) but the object of our worship.

Session 2: Worship – Why it Matters - Part 1      36 min
Worship is not restricted to being a musician or singing in church. Worship matters no matter who you are I should be the centre of your thoughts and the driver of your passion – because God is worthy; because every human being is a worshipper; because there is a war over your worship.

Session 3: Worship - Why it Matters (Continues from Session 2)      38 min
Worship matters because we become what we worship; because it is fuel for the soul.

Session 4: Worship – The Big Picture – Part 1      35 min
Worship is our response, both personal and corporate to god. For who He is! And for what He has done! Expressed in and by the things we say and by the way we live. Worship is an action; what you do. Worship is our response to what God has initiated.

Session 5: Worship – The Big Picture – Part 2      42 min
There is a God side to worship. Think of coming to worship because God wants worship, not because we want it. Worship is finding the heart of God. Worship happens when we centre our mind's attention and our heart's affection on God

Session 6: Raise Your Hands if You're Sure      47 min
Worship has very little to do with music and a lot to do with our hearts. Posture and worship is a very sensitive topic. When the heart engages with God in worship, the body responds (without pretention or forethought). God is more concerned about the posture of my heart that about the posture of my body.

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The second movie in the series "Love Comes Softly" based on the books by popular author Janette Oke.

Missy Davis is a young woman ready for love and marriage, but when it comes she has to choose between two men and two different futures. One suitor is self-assured; confident; from a wealthy family. He offers a life she's read about in books, promising romance, travel and ease, with someone always on hand to serve her. The other carries painful memories and longs for forgiveness. A mystery man who hides his past and his true identity when he rescues Missy's father and saves her family from ruin. Life with him would bring more of the hardship and dangers she has already experienced.

 Missy follows the deepest longings of her heart and chooses the path that fulfils love's enduring promise.

 (PG rating because of "adult themes")

The third movie in the series "Love Comes Softly".

Missie and Willie LaHaye head west in a covered wagon with a dream of establishing a cattle ranch and making a new home in the American prairie. After leaving the protection of the wagon train they face the threat of robbers and groups of Indians that still live and hunt in the area.

The young couple collect a land title and soon discover the value of good neighbours in this isolated region. Prayer, love, compassion and reliance on God shine more brightly than the violent episodes in this story. The DVD comes with a Bible study guide.

(A few violent scenes give this movie an M rating)

The fourth movie in the series "Love Comes Softly".

Life is hard for cattle ranchers in the American West as they battle drought, disease, storms and primitive conditions. Willie and Missie LaHaye enjoy a wonderful reunion when Missie's father comes to visit but their joy is soon overshadowed by tragedy.

As the story unfolds, Willie's and Missie's faith and love are tested in many ways. They are almost overwhelmed by their personal grief as well as the deceit and greed that threaten to destroy the close knit farming community.

(M rating because of "adult themes")

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Taming the Tiger
Tony Anthony's life was out control when he heard about Jesus Christ in a Cyprus jail. He had become a wild man, a tiger, who used violence to solve problems and control the people around him. This 2-disc set is not an easy watch. Tony describes his painful childhood spent learning martial arts from his grandfather in China and how he later used these skills as a body guard and "loan collector" for his employers. Although Tony is now a Christian, he carries the emotional scars of his tough upbringing and violent career. His story is a great testimony of God's ability to reach a brutal man who seemed unreachable.

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Tattoo
A 3-part series that starts with the idea that we will all be marked by something. Louis says, "Others will know that your life stands for something. What is that something in your life?"

#1 Marked by the Cross    51 min
Am I trying to enjoy the "mercy and grace" Jesus offers while still holding on to the things of the world so people will accept me? Or, am I willing to say to Jesus "because of the cross, I belong to you"?
#2 Pure Light    54 min
The miracle of the Gospel is that God can work in us to produce a life that is pure and holy. God "made His light shine in our heart to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:6). God now calls those who are light to be light in the way they live.
#3 Touch of Heaven    65 min
Once you have been touched by Jesus and carry His mark (tattoo) you will want to touch the world for Him. This message includes the work of Compassion International as an example of how to touch the world for Jesus.

Love Comes Softly    88 min
Marty, a young woman suddenly widowed in the American West, is offered a "marriage of convenience" by Clark, a widower who wants a mother for his daughter. Harsh words and confusion triggered by grief threaten to destroy the new family but love gradually emerges during a long, hard winter. Based on a series of best selling books by Janette Oke. 

End of the Spear    111 min
A powerful story of sacrifice, courage and redemption; spanning three generations and two cultures. In 1956 fierce warriors of the Waodoni tribe killed five missionaries who came to bring the good news of Jesus Christ and free them from a life of fear and revenge. Fifty years later, Steve Saint the son of missionary pilot Nate Saint meets the man who killed his father and must decide whether to accept an invitation to go back into the jungle and live with the Waodoni. (R16 contains violence)
 

Facing the Giants    112 min
An action-packed, family-friendly drama about a high school football coach who draws up a new game plan for his team and himself. In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season and his hopes for the new season are threatened when his best player transfers to another school. Further failures encourage a group of fathers to push to have him fired. Facing pressures at home and on the field, Coach Taylor has lost hope in his battle against fear and failure, but an unexpected challenge helps him find a purpose bigger than football victories. Daring to trust God to do the impossible, Coach Taylor and his team discover how faith plays out on the field ... and off. (PG)
 

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Ken Curtis
Reflections on Psalm 23 for People With Cancer
In a series of thirteen 8-minute programmes, Ken Curtis offers hope and encouragement to those affected by cancer. Ken brings these messages from his own experience, having been diagnosed with advanced cancer and given little hope of surviving. Starting from his relationship with God and the support of a prayer team, Ken's journey has included traditional and alternative medicine. 

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Indescribable       43 min
Louie uses images of galaxies, stars and planets to demonstrate the wonder and power of God. When you look at the majesty of creation and the sacrifice of Christ on the cross you realise we do not have the words to describe our God who is Lord over all. Truly, He is Indescribable, yet at the same time He will come as close as we allow Him to. Suitable for teens and adults. For more information go to www.268generation.com
 

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How Great is Our God       41 min
Your life is a miracle and the creator of the universe knows you by name. The God who spoke the universe into existence made you, too, and knows everything about you. He cares about you and promises to carry you through. This DVD includes magnificent images of distant galaxies and stars as well as tiny proteins in the human body. Suitable for teens and adults.
 

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The Other Side of Grace

#1 The Homeboy is Holy    49 min
God offers forgiveness and new life to anyone who accepts that Christ died in their place. While we enjoy all the blessings that come through grace, we must remember that Christ is not another friend or "homeboy", He is holy because He is God.
#2 Grace Works    55 min
Grace is more than the way you obtain salvation; grace is the way you live. If you truly understand grace, you will give your life to serve God and reflect Him to the world.
#3 The Enduring Pursuit    43 min
Grace opens the door to a new relationship with God but it takes discipline and commitment to live a life that pleases Him.

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Awesome Animals in the Bible      60 min
A series of animated short stories narrated by Steve Green, Max Lucado and Roy Clark. Each story has at least one animal character and the DVD also includes a number of songs. Suitable for children aged 3 to 7. (V979, V980 and V981 use a similar style of production)
 

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Awesome Stories of Faith     60 min
The main characters include Noah, Queen Esther, Ruth, and Abraham with narrators Max Lucado, Rebecca St James and Roy Clark.
 

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Awesome Heroes in the Bible      60 min
The main characters include David, Job, Samson, Solomon, Jesus and Paul with narrators George Beverly Shea, Rebecca St James and Reggie White.
 

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Awesome Kids in the Bible      60 min
The main characters include Moses, Esau and Jacob, Josiah and Timothy with narrators Steve Green, Max Lucado, Kay DeKalb Smith and Larnelle Harris. 

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The Manifesto Of Our King       120 min
The Sermon on the Mount delivers the highest ethical teaching in the Bible, raising the Ten Commandments and Old Testament Law to a new level. Christ presents the Law of the Kingdom which will prevail in its full force when He reigns on earth. This DVD teaches kids that we cannot fight temptation on our own – we need God's help and the help of our friends. Bonus features include a "look behind the scenes", puzzles and other activities.
 

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What Is Truth?       120 min
We can trust our Bible in an age when even the very existence of truth is questioned. Chuck uses ideas from science and mathematics to examine the boundaries of our reality, explore ways to qualify sources of information, offer advice on testing hypotheses and reveal the source of ultimate truth.
 

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Q & A Volume 4       52 min
In this session, Ravi answers questions such as: "Is Satan an illusion?", "How could an all-powerful, all-knowing God create a world where people hurt each other?" and "Are we born inherently evil or inherently good?"  The DVD could be viewed in several sessions to allow time for discussion of the points raised.

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Q & A Volume 5     47 min
Ravi answers a further eight questions including "Is every word in the Bible divinely inspired and true?" and "As someone in public ministry, what are some of Ravi's biggest challenges and what are his spiritual disciplines?"
 

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Moe and the Big Exit      52 min
A fresh look at the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt.

God calls a good-natured cowboy, Moe, to rescue his people from their bondage in Dodgeball City.  The story that follows becomes a lesson in learning to follow instructions.  Bonus features include a visit to a Cowboy Ranch and drawing activities.
 

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Larry Boy and the Bad Apple     46 min
The Bad Apple has arrived in the peaceful town of Bumblyburg and is trying to take control by making its citizens give in to their temptations.  Can Larry Boy foil the Bad Apple and save the situation?

This DVD teaches kids that we cannot fight temptation on our own – we need God's help and the help of our friends.  Bonus features include a "look behind the scenes", puzzles and other activities.

These messages from Romans chapters 1 to 8 were recorded at the Central West Christian Conference at Orange, NSW.

Charles Price explains that Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Rome to counter rumours about the message he was preaching. It is the most complete explanation we have of what the Gosel is - a message that tells how God came out of heaven so He might get into people. In the beginning, God made human beings who would reflect His character. Through sin, man became unrighteous, no longer presenting an image of the character of God. The Gospel shows how God changes us from being unrighteous to being righteous.

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Message 1      64 min
Message 2      63 min
 

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Message 3      71 min
Message 4      62 min
 

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Message 5      50 min
Message 6      55 min
 

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Things That Slow Us down      49 min
God wants us to run the race in His strength, not our own. Be aware of things that will slow you down: Distractions, Disobedience, Discontentment, Disappointment and Despondency.
 

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Race Requirements      60 min
To run the race of life well, you need Dedication, Discipline and Dependence. The race is a marathon and a relay; we receive the baton from others and will, eventually, pass it on.
 

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Staying In The Race      48 min
Do not take back what you once committed to God. Be alert for signs of gradual deterioration due to Compromise, Conformity and Complacency.
 

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Pressing On To Finish Strong      61 min
Paul was a man who finished strong. Just as he forgot what was behind and moved on, we must not let the past dominate the present or the future. 

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Testimony      66 min
The story of Barb's life as a Christian, wife and mother.

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Heroes of the Faith
David       32 min
Animated version of the life of David for children.

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Ivan Bowden
Ivan has been equipping men and women for Christian service for more than 40 years. He is an elder in the Redcliffe Christian assembly and principal of Mueller College of Ministries in Queensland.

God is Great      37 min
A study in Psalm 139

God is Good      42 min
A study in Psalm 73

Elective – The Importance of Making Decisions in the Will of God      66 min
This message can be summed up in the statement, "The key to knowing the will of God is your relationship with God". Ivan Bowden comments on the importance of the will of God in the teaching of Jesus, the example of Jesus and the teaching of Paul.

Stuart Briscoe      V957 to V959
Stuart is a pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Before going to the USA, Stuart worked with Capernwray Missionary Fellowship of Torchbearers in England.

In this series "The Life That I Now Live", Stuart delves into Paul's comments about the Christian life in Galatians 2:20.
 

I Live By Faith      41 min

I Live For God      48 min
 

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I Live in the Body      55 min

I Live in the World      54 min

How to Live by Faith      46 min

Apples of Gold      65 min
"Apples of Gold" is a delightful joint presentation by Stuart and Jill Briscoe. They reveal six occasions in which a spoken or written comment has helped them in their Christian life.

Hans Peter Royer      V960 to V962
Hans Peter Royer is the director of Tauernhof, the Capernwray Bible School in Austria. He is a qualified ski instructor and mountaineering guide as well as a Bible teacher.

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The Foolishness of the Cross      36 min
When Paul went to Corinth his message was "Jesus Christ and Him crucified" even though the message of the cross seemed foolish.

Saved by the Blood      45 min
We are saved by the blood of Christ. Jesus gave Himself voluntarily to God as a sacrifice for our sin.

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Believe It      36 min
Believing that Jesus is alive, we should live in the reality of the fact.

Play to Win      45 min
Do not be content to "play it safe". Be prepared to take risks for Christ.

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Complainers      39 min
Complainers can be useful because every vision begins with a complaint that someone is prepared to act on.

Ravi Zacharias and Michael Ramsden
Has Christianity Failed You? And What Does This Say About Jesus?
Too many people have turned away from Christianity after being hurt by the church and/or individual Christians. The experience has left them with deep-seated feelings of distrust and bitterness.

In this two-disc set, Michael Ramsden and Ravi Zacharias tackle the apparent failure of Christianity to respond in real and compassionate ways to people's experiences in life. They reaffirm that faith is not a blind leap into the dark, convincing yourself to accept something that is not true or real.

"Biblical faith," says Michael, "is nothing less (indeed it is much more) than putting your trust in something that is real and true."

Following their presentations, Ravi and Michael answer thirteen questions put by members of the audience. This would be a good resource for older teens and adults who want sound answers to questions about the Christian faith.

Ray Vander Laan
In the Dust of the Rabbi      2 hours
The title of this 5-part study is based on the ancient Jewish proverb, "Follow a rabbi, drink his words and be covered with the dust of his feet." Ray Vander Laan takes a group of Christians on a journey through Israel and Turkey where he explains what it meant to be a disciple of a rabbi. He looks at the process of becoming a disciple, the men Jesus chose as His disciples, and the differences between the early Christians and the other religious communities of Israel and the Roman Empire.

The pack includes a brief study guide with questions for each session.
 

Hosted by Dan Wilt and produced by Vineyard Worship
"What is Worship?" is a training DVD that explores the questions of Who We Worship, Why We Worship and How We Worship.
Mankind has always been driven to worship someone or something. The Scriptures are the Christian's guide because they help us to find the worship that God has placed deep in our hearts. "If worship is about anything, it is about wonder," says host Dan Wilt in his introduction. Worship is also a response, a response to God's love. Because it is a response, it is not about putting on a show for God or trying to impress God. Worship is also more than singing songs, it is a "whole life response" to the love of God.
"What is Worship?" includes comments from well known authors, song writers, worship leaders and scholars including Brian Doerksen, Matt Redman, Peter Fitch and Kathryn Scott.
 

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The Lostness of Man      42 min
Although this message was recorded more than 20 years ago at an Evangelist's Conference, it is still relevant for both Christian and non-Christian. Ravi declares that mankind tries to understand the universe and explain life without reference to God our Creator and Redeemer. Every attempt to build a better world fails because there is something wrong with the heart of man. We keep coming up against the same problem – we cannot trust each other. The answer is found not in trying to make bad people good but in turning to Jesus who makes dead people live.
 

The Uniqueness of Christ in History      57 min
If you claim that Christ is unique, people will soon object, criticising you for being narrow-minded and bigoted. In the face of such opposition, Ravi Zacharias asks how we can defend the Christian faith if we do not believe that Christ is unique. He defends the uniqueness of Christ in five points – His eternal existence; His ability to change us from the inside out; the personal nature of His message; His ability to inspire our creativity; His life among us as a man. 

Who Are You God?      49 min
Ravi states that life and destiny hinge on two questions: How can you be sure God exists?
Supposing God exists, how do you know that the Christian way is the only way God has revealed Himself?
He says there is a third question that often arises, especially if life is not going well: What is God really like?
Through another question, "What does the Bible tell us about God?", Ravi explains that God is above every other authority, perfect in every way, knows all things and never changes.

A 3-DVD tutorial for beginning guitar players.  Each disc includes guitar lessons, helpful tips from well known Christian musicians and backing tracks to help you practise your new skills.

 

MOVIE

A movie about God changing a man. Jay Austin sells cars - used cars - and he will cheat and lie to close a deal. Despite his apparent success, his life is in a shambles. He's not the loving husband, caring father and honest, generous Christian businessman he appears to be. The only bright spot in Jay's life is his classic Triumph sports car, but although it looks great, he cannot drive it until he replaces the flywheel. Like his car, Jay has deep-seated problems and he is forced to make painful changes. By the end of the story we see that a man who gives his life to God really will be a different person. A tale with lessons for every Christian man. Bonus DVD takes you behind the scenes to the making of the movie.
 

MOVIE

Joseph      3 hours

This three hour movie is no sanitised children's story. Its M rating (for audiences 16 years and over) is justified. Produced by Time Life Video in a series on biblical themes.

The tension between Joseph and his brothers, Jacob's grief, the horror of an Egyptian prison, the passion of Potiphar's wife, Joseph's faith in God and his emotional reunion with his father are all included. No matter how many times you have read the book of Genesis, in this production you will find the drama you may not have picked up from the printed word.
 

Billy Graham
God's Ambassador      2 hours
A video biography of the life of Billy Graham which shows his commitment to preaching the Gospel from an early age. Despite criticism of his relationship with certain political and religious leaders, after 60 years of ministry as an evangelist, Billy Graham remains untainted by the types of scandal that have brought down other prominent preachers. Bonus features include crusade music and a classic Billy Graham message.
 

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Larry Cucumber as detective Sheerluck Homes and Bob the Tomato as his assistant Dr Watson use their superior powers of observation to solve the case of the disappearing Golden Ruler. But in the excitement, Sheerluck is in danger of forgetting the golden rule, and losing his friendship with Dr Watson.

Recommended for ages 5 to 8 years.

Bonus features Include an Adventure game, family activity and  drawing lesson.
 

Dylan is spending too much time playing his new action-packed video game "Insectoids". His addiction for games draws him into a virtual reality battle with a more dangerous enemy.

This is a powerful story about the dangers of wasting time.  Suitable for 8 to 11 year olds.
 

A fun, animated adventure for children based on the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den. The story explores the ideas of proving what you can do and standing up for what you believe.  It includes an introduction to the Creative Team and a drawing lesson.

Suitable for children 6 to 9 years.
 

Mother Teresa of Calcutta      111 min

Sixty years ago a young nun in Calcutta heard God calling her to leave her convent and serve the poor and dying in the streets. For fifty years she met all opposition from within the Roman Catholic church, the community and the Indian government with the same response, "Jesus has called me to serve the poor." She quietly but firmly rejected attempts to create formal structures and organisations around her work, preferring to work under God's direction. This movie tells the story of her life devoted to those who were neglected and rejected by others.

Bad Girls of the Bible      60 min
This entertaining introduction to the stories of 10 bad women in the Bible shows how both Good Girls and Bad Girls need a Saviour. Some were Bad to the Bone, some were Bad for a Moment while others were Bad for a Season but not Forever. This message has helped many women experience God's grace in a new way.
 

Really Bad Girls of the Bible      60 min
These women were in a pit but they did not have to stay there. Jesus is willing to come down into the pit to get each of us out and set us on a new path.
 

Unveiling Mary Magdalene      60 min
Mary was not a bad girl but a mad girl. She is honoured in the gospels and does not deserve the bad reputation that has grown around her name. (See the review)
 

Greg Laurie is an evangelist and pastor based in California.  These three messages were recorded in Christchurch during Greg's visit for Harvest 06 in April.
 

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An Answer for Sceptics      32 min
Life and hope for those who find it difficult to trust what God says.
 

Every Day Jesus      40 min
Those searching for meaning in life will find Jesus gives hope, life with meaning, and life beyond the grave.
 

Immortality      36 min
Human beings are pre-wired to achieve something, to be significant. The answers to life's biggest questions and our hope for eternity are found in Jesus Christ.
 

Finding My Way Home     40 min
God has given each of us a desire to come back to Him. We want to find our way home but we don't know how. Hilary tells her personal story - how she found her way to God.
 

Weary and Heavy Laden      50 min
After Hilary became a Christian she found she still had burdens. Here she describes some of the burdens we carry and explains how we can find rest and joy in Jesus.
 

Receive the Rest      43 min
The resurrection of Christ is our promise of rest. We can rest in His Presence, rest in His Power and rest in His Purposes.
 

Conference Elective - Women Under Pressure      58 min
Women are under such pressure to be who they are not, that they are no longer sure who they are. As an example, Hilary shows how God restored Mary Magdalene's identity to her.
 

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Dying to the Law      45 min
God gave the Law to Moses. What is meant by dying to the Law?
 

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Crucified with Christ      44 min
Learning to enjoy the liberty we have in Christ.
 

Dying to Sin      38 min
Our position in relation to sin and our practice in relation to sin.
 

Christ Lives in Me      56 min
Christ died to get rid of sin. It is not an end in itself but a means to an end - so that the life of Christ might be shown through us.
 

To Know Christ      48 min
The resurrected Christ lives in us. This truth has three characteristics - power, purpose and permanence.
 

Living by Faith      42 min
The Christian life is not about our trying to live for Jesus, but trusting Jesus to live His life in us and through us.
 

How to Live by Faith      49 min
The life of Rahab as an example of how to live the life of faith.
 

Andy McIntosh - Intricacies of Flight      60 min

In the world we see three types of flying creature. Birds, bees/butterflies/moths, and bats. Each type reveals the rich variety of God's creation.

Birds have many structural features that could not have evolved. They must all be present at the same time if the bird is to fly.

The flight of butterflies and moths is still not fully understood. Fossils of butterflies are the same as the modern creature.

Bats fly using a wing that has no feathers or scales.
 

Tas Walker - Noah's Flood Evidence in Australia      62 min
 Those who believe the Genesis record of creation and those who accept evolution have the same evidence, but they have different interpretations of it. Tas Walker explains how the discovery of fossils and water trapped in sedimentary rock in Australia points to the global flood of Noah's day.
 

Ken Ham - The Key to Reclaiming the Culture      41 min
 Ken challenges his American audience to recognise how the church has lost its influence on the nation's culture. One problem is our failure to believe what the Bible says about the world we live in. If we cannot answer questions about the Bible's statements on science and our origins, why would people believe our call to acccept what the Bible says about Jesus as Saviour?
 

Jason Lisle - Viewing the Universe Through Biblical Glasses      36 min
 Our world-view determines how we interpret the world and the universe in which we live. Either we accept that God's word is truth or we agree that mankind decides "truth" without reference to God. The Bible is not an astronomy textbook, but when it touches on astronomy, it is right.
 

Terry Mortenson - The Origin of Old-Earth Geology and Christian Compromise in the early 19th Century.
The debate about creation and the age of the earth is essentially a debate between two belief systems: Philosophical Naturalism and Supernaturalism. Philosophical Naturalism holds two principles - first, nature or matter is all that exists and second, everything can and must be explained by time plus chance plus the laws of nature working on matter. Supernaturalism believes that God created the universe and is still active as shown in miracles, prophecy and the incarnation of Jesus Christ.

Part 2      70 min

Emil Silvestru - Do the Rocks Hide Millions of Years?      65 min
The age of rocks does not matter in the main practical applications of geology, e.g. finding ore deposits, selecting construction sites, identifying geological hazards. The age became important when Darwin and other biologists wanted evidence to support their old earth theories.

This DVD is quite technical as it considers the types of features that geologists study in rocks.
 

Emil Silvestru - Geology & Cave Formation      71 min
Describes many features of underground caves, rivers and other geological features known as karst, and gives examples. Silvestru states that undergound caves and rivers provide about 25% of the world's fresh water and have huge potential as a source of high quality water.

This DVD has a lot of technical detail but it includes good images of caves and related geological features.
 

Greg Laurie - How to Change for Good      38 min
 Evangelist Greg Laurie explains why the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3 is really a conversation between God and mankind. External changes will not give us the satisfaction we long for. We need to change from the inside. Greg assures his audience "you can know, for sure, that you have eternal life and are going to Heaven." 

This series investigates some of the greatest mysteries and riddles of the ages. Each Encounter will bring you face to face with unsolved mysteries and challenge your view of the world and your place in it. Researchers continue to investigate the issues raised in these videos.
 

Biblical Adam & Eve - Fact or Fiction?      46 min
The story of Adam & Eve in the book of Genesis is the most controversial story in the Bible. Scientists and critics quickly dismiss the story in favour of Darwin's theory that human beings evolved from some lower species. But there is growing evidence that we are all descended from common parents.
 

Prayer Intervention - Is there really power in prayer?      46 min
For thousands of years, people all over the world have accepted the idea of prayer based simply on faith. New medical and scientific studies are now answering the question, "Is there really power in prayer?"
 

Egyptian Pyramids - What's behind the door in the Pyramid?      46 min 
The Great Pyramid is the largest manmade structure on our planet. Why was it built? What secret chambers lie undiscovered in its interior? Is it a storehouse of knowledge from ancient times?
 

Jesus' Birth - Is the Miracle of Christmas true?       46 min
The birth and life of Jesus Christ have generated controversy for 2000 years. Discover the historical evidence of the miracle of that first Christmas and share the joy and wonder of those who witnessed the birth of Jesus.
 

 Ancient Prophets - Could Ancients see the future?      46 min
For thousands of years, history has recorded the words of prophets - men and women who seemed to see into the future. How were the prophets able to make such accurate predictions? What about the prophecies of events still to happen? 
 

Brooke Fraser - More Than Arithmetic      45 min
Brooke Fraser was still a teenager when she burst on the NZ Christian music scene with her debut album What To Do With Daylight. This documentary by Rob Harley follows Brooke through a year in which she won two awards at the New Zealand Music Awards and launched her career in Australia. 
 

Lorraine Harvey - CWCI Convention - What is Your Fragrance?      37 min
As Lorraine describes the many ways we use fragrances and perfumes, she reminds us how our character can also be a fragrance that attracts others to Christ.