Here you can find a range of teaching materials available for you and your Connect Group to use. These series and courses are based on a variety of topics including books and themes in the Bible, Christian literature and many more.
The resources can be used either straight 'off the shelf' or tailored by you so that they're perfect for your group.
Bible Studies
LUKE WHITEMAN
Earlier in 2017, Jago preached a three-week series on Kingdom Courage looking at the life of Elijah. This series of eight hour-long studies takes this theme further looking at eight characters in the Old Testament and investigating how we can be people of kingdom courage in all areas of life including prayer, giving, success and love.
ROMANS: ENCOUNTERING THE GOSPEL’S POWER
JOHN STOTT
The truth in Romans will transform your thinking and convict your heart as you discover the power of the gospel for every area of your life and our world. John Stott was one of the world's leading and most loved Bible teachers and preachers.
TIM CHESTER
Titus For You will help you get to grips with this short, powerful letter, showing how it transforms our hearts and lives today.
TIM KELLER
Judges has only one hero: God. As we read this as an account of how He works in history, it comes alive.
ST HELEN'S BISHOPSGATE
Loads of different books of the Bible. Easy to use with a little preparation.
TOM WRIGHT
Tom Wright encourages us to see how the Revelation of John offers one of the clearest, sharpest visions of God’s ultimate purpose for the whole of creation: the overthrow of evil and the victory of God.
PUTTING AN 'X' THROUGH ANXIETY
LOUIE GIGLIO
Join Louie Giglio on a 7-day journey toward freedom from the grip of anxiety, with devotionals emailed to you each day.
Interactive Talks
JAGO WYNNE
Looking at the Old Testament Wisdom books of Proverbs, Song of Songs and Ecclesiastes, this six session series helps us to live a wise life. Focusing on subjects such as friendships, romantic relationships, our words and sexuality, this is a vital and practical series for Connect Groups looking for Godly wisdom in their 21st century living.
JAGO WYNNE
Six sessions on the Sermon on the Mount looking at key challenges at work including coping with difficult colleagues, dealing with stress, having the right attitude to money and our witness in the workplace. The material is also broad enough to be relevant to and include those in the Connect Group who are not in paid employment.
GRAHAM TOMLIN
Based on Graham Tomlin’s book of the same name, this seven week series provides a fascinating platform for discussion and exploration into this theme. What are the qualities that society would not consider problematic but we as Christians would consider to be sinful? This series contains talk outlines, small group discussion questions, practical applications and ideas for ministry time.
H. METTERS
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians offers an all-encompassing manual to the Christian life. This series looks at the three main themes in Ephesians ‘Sit, Walk, Stand’.
Books
C.S. LEWIS
Mere Christianity provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and non-believers alike to absorb a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.
RICK WARREN
What on Earth am I here for? Discover God’s amazing plan for you both now and for eternity.
THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON
HENRI NOUWEN
A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell.
JAGO WYNNE
Jago Wynne believes with a passion that people can flourish in their work and keep their faith intact, if properly prepared. With humour, insight and real-life stories he equips readers both to negotiate the first few months and to continue wholeheartedly with Jesus at work for an entire working life.
JAGO WYNNE
We don’t have to have been a Christian for long before we realize how easy it is to live at times as though Jesus has had no impact on us. 100% Christianity helps us all to face these challenges as it takes us on a journey through the book of Romans. It shows how we can become clear and confident about the gospel, grow in passion for Christ and know God’s empowering in living for Him in all of life.
CASABLANCA: A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP
PAUL KARENSA
This year’s Churches Together in Clapham Lent Course is based on the film Casablanca. It is a book that gives five weeks of Bible study and discussion questions based on the film and tying in with the themes of Lent.
DVD’s
RICO TICE & BARRY COOPER
Christianity Explored goes through the Gospel of Mark to introduce who Jesus was, what He came to do and why. It further focuses on the identity of Jesus Christ, defining the concept of ‘grace’ and explaining the nature of Christianity and Christian relationships. A good follow-up to Alpha.
BARRY COOPER & NATE MORGAN LOCKE
What is the best gift God could give you? Life Explored is a seven session series featuring a combination of short films, shot around the world, and Bible interaction. It is an exposé of the little gods that promise us so much happiness yet deliver so little. As it explores the Bible story (creation, fall, redemption, new creation), Life Explored shows how our deepest desires for happiness can only be satisfied in one person, Jesus Christ. The best gift God can give us is himself. A good follow up to Alpha. We have a copy at Trinity House, so please do contact Jamie Mulvaney if you would like to use it!
PETE GREIG & JONNY HUGHES
Journey through the Lord’s Prayer with six short videos and a handy “cheat sheet” for each session, all designed to fuel discussion and deepen the prayer life of you, your connect group and the Church.
RELATABLE: MAKING RELATIONSHIPS
LOUIE GIGLIO
From the time we are born, relationships are constantly shaping who we are and how we engage with the world around us. Beginning with how we see ourselves, we develop a view of God and others that impacts the way we relate to our parents and navigate friendships, dating relationships and marriage.