(Includes subtitles in English) In A Man Named Martin – Part 1: The Man viewers encounter a 15th-century religious reformer from Germany who broke ranks with the Catholic Church. This Bible study is the first of a three-part series devoted to Martin Luther — a monk whose Spirit-inspired grasp of God’s justification of sinners through faith in the Savior was the cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation.
(Includes subtitles in English) A Man Named Martin-Part 2: The Moment examines the errant teachings and wayward traditions of the Late Medieval Church that eventually sparked the Protestant Reformation, a theological overhaul set in motion most notably by Martin Luther’s nailing of the 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenberg.
(Includes subtitles in English) From Luther’s 95 Theses in 1517 to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, God was at work in the Reformation. Fierce debates over Scripture, church doctrine, and late medieval church practice led to theological positions articulating salvation as God’s grace in action, with man being left to add nothing to his own salvation. In A Man Named Martin – Part 3: The Movement, viewers will see how the Reformation transformed European society and, eventually, left a profound impression around the globe.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – Biblical criticism, ancient historical voices, the illumination of archaeology, the testimony of first-century followers of Jesus Christ — all these come to bear on the examination of the reliability of the Scriptures in The Bible On Trial: Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – In the high-stakes, big-money world of NFL football, players who boldly proclaim their faith in Jesus Christ are not the norm. Then again, Colt McCoy is not your typical player. In Colt McCoy: A Father, A Son, and Football, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback puts his service and commitment to God at the front of the line-even when the going gets tough.
That we all die is pretty much agreed upon, it’s what takes place two seconds later that makes us wonder. Explore this lively and completely relevant topic in Death … Then What?
Nobody said demons, plagues, and an appointment with Armageddon would be fun, but it doesn’t have to be feared-at least not for the Christian. Check out our Bible study, Explaining All The Scary Stuff In Revelation, gives both insight-and encouragement to those who follow “the bright Morning Star.”
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – Disasters! Life’s catastrophes come in many shapes and sizes, and their unwelcome intrusion leaves us reeling. Grief, profound uncertainty and — not infrequently — more questions than can reasonably be answered, rise from its wake. In this devastation, the heart is drawn to look for answers human reason cannot provide.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – Fatherhood is more than providing half the genetic material at conception; it’s being there for the long haul. In Fatherhood with Joel Biermann the Concordia Seminary professor and dad relates how being a father is a demanding pursuit with a heavenly goal-raising kids who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – Toys are the things that fill our lives. Most guys are pros in the fine art of stockpiling. Whether it’s motorcycles or medals, our stuff isn’t going with us when we finally “pack it up” on our last day, so getting our priorities right according to God’s Word is good for us and our families.
This men’s Bible study aims to weave two passions into one. The first is a passion for the game of baseball-America’s time-honored pastime. The second is a passion for growing into the husband, father, and spiritual leaders God has called us to be.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – As God’s written Word, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are the source of His revelation to man.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – In the U.S. the relationship between church and state is an energetic one. Voices and viewpoints line up across the spectrum. Some would argue from history there should be a “wall of separation” between the two. Others maintain co-existence is not only necessary and inevitable, but can lead to positive results.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – The man driving the Christmas story in this Bible study is none other than Joseph, the foster-father of Jesus. Join us as host Rev. Gregory Seltz, Speaker for The Lutheran Hour, sheds light on one of the New Testament’s unsung heroes in Joseph: Carpenter of Steel. Adding historical perspective to this study is scholar and best-selling author Dr. Paul L. Maier.
(Includes subtitles in English) The passage from unbelief or antagonism toward God to faith in Christ as Lord and Savior is a road that’s different for each person. Follow the stories of four individuals from widely dissimilar pasts that arrived at the same conviction: Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and because He is they must tell others about it.
(Includes subtitles in English) – Ever wondered if some texts were intentionally excluded from the Bible and why? In Lost Books? the Men’s NetWork looks at why some ancient writings failed to make the cut for inclusion, why other texts most definitely met the standard, and why others, including those “gospels” found in the last century, came up short.
(Includes subtitles in English) The Mormon Church (aka The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) means different things to different people. From its feel-good, family-oriented TV commercials to its Grammy- and Emmy-winning Mormon Tabernacle Choir to its bicycling missionaries, the Mormon Church is high profile all the way. Founded in the early 19th century, this religious movement boasts more than 15 million members and 85,000 missionaries, ranking it in the top five of “Christian denominations” in the U.S., according to the National Council of Churches.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – For those in the public eye living as a Christian is tough enough. Add to that the adrenalized lifestyle of professional sports car racing and staying grounded in one’s faith would seem a near impossibility. This was not the case with veteran NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett, a multiple race winner and 2011 inductee into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. His secret: God rode alongside him in every race.
(Includes subtitles in English) A five centuries-old man building a huge boat on the startling news of coming floodwaters – sounds like the makings of one remarkable story. It is. Jump in and get your feet wet with Noah: The Man, The Ark, The Flood, the latest Bible study from the Men’s NetWork.
(Subtitles available in English) – In this Bible study, Pastor Steve Misch considers theories of evolution, the plausibility of random chance, man’s spiritual and physical nature, and how God’s creation and salvation are intrinsically linked in the person of Jesus Christ.
Peace. We want it. We fight for it. We even die for it. But can we ever achieve it? This Men’s NetWork Bible study took to the streets to ask the question, is peace possible? The responses, as you will see, range from the philosophic and cynical to the pessimistic and hopeful.
(Includes subtitles in English) – As Reel to Real-Of Fish and Men shows, there’s more to fishing than catching fish. Listen in as five guys talk about temptations, trophy catches, the one that got away, and that day when the fishing season finally ends-for all of us.
(Includes subtitles in English)The simple truth is life is full of regrets. Imprinted on our psyches, some resist all attempts at erasure. What do we do when the condemning memory of past offense(s) won’t be silenced? Is there a way out beyond our backstory? Regrets, Reality, Restoration shows there is, by sharing the life stories of those who have found resolution and victory over the heartache of their pasts.
(Includes subtitles in English) – Commitment, training, endurance, attitude-it’s the stuff legends are made of-both in the lives of world-class athletes and true men of God. See how the lessons learned from sports are applicable to the real-life world of following Jesus in Running The Race.
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Third disc in the series. Join Bruce as he continues to amaze you with the stuff your teacher never told you about. Click here for the individual videos and guides
This is the fourth disc in the series as Bruce Wurdeman continues to take you on adventures, explaining them in a way you’ve never heard them before. Click here for the individual videos and guides
This is the fifth disc in the series as Bruce Wurdeman takes you through the Old Testament, hearing things just a little bit different than you might remember from when you were in Sunday school. Click here for the individual videos and guides
This is the sixth DVD in the “Stuff” series. Join Bruce Wurdeman as he bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments and launches into the Gospels, beginning with the books of Matthew and Mark. Click here for the individual videos and guides
This is DVD number seven in the “Stuff” series. Here Bruce Wurdeman looks at what Luke and John have to say about the purpose of Jesus’ life, ministry and mission-from the manger to the cross and beyond. Click here for the individual videos and guides
In this 8th collection of “Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School About This New Thing called ‘Church'” viewers will witness the unfolding drama of the church as it comes to life. Click here for the individual videos and guides
In this 9th (and final) collection of “Stuff…'” viewers get an inside look into what the earliest Christians experienced. Click here for the individual videos and guides
(Includes subtitles in English) – It should come as no surprise that an adversary fit to be called the “god of this world” and the “power of darkness” is a force to be reckoned with. And so he is. In The Great Deceiver explore a being so diabolical he will stop at nothing to separate us from God.
(Includes subtitles in English & Spanish) – This single-session Bible study, hosted by the Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus-Speaker of The Lutheran Hour, examines a man who, next to Jesus Christ, is the most visible figure during the holidays—St. Nicholas or Santa Claus—as we know him in Western culture. Dating back to the third century, St. Nick is attributed with the doing of many benevolent and charitable acts of kindness and generosity.
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Here’s TV from television’s “Golden Age.” Check out these nine episodes of This is the Life. Watch stars like Jack Nicholson, Leonard Nimoy, Angie Dickinson, and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs cut their teeth on their craft-long before they hit the “big time.”
(Includes subtitles in English) – Service members of the United States Armed Forces are met with challenges on and off the battlefield. Warriors of Faith — Military Men, a Men’s NetWork Bible study written especially for these servicemen and women, explores the issues of anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness and love, as they impact the lives of those who have served, or are now serving, their country.
(Includes subtitles in English) The formation and growth of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in the United States is examined in this video resource. It features expert commentary, instructive graphics, and details the Christ-centered mission-and potential-of the LCMS.
Politics and politicians — there’s seemingly no way to escape them. Though government and those who govern are often criticized by press and citizen alike, it is through government that God works His designs in this world. Join host Dr. Dale Meyer as he surveys government in history, the character of the United States as a nation, and the Christian’s role as a citizen of any country.
The universe, God’s will, speaking the Christ story, true human fulfillment, God’s Law, the point of it all-these are some of the ideas in Pastor Joel Biermann’s explorative video Bible study. In six sessions, he takes us from the beginning to that place where, on the Last Day, we find our greatest realization as humans.
(Includes subtitles in English) – Just as athletes compete to win, so do we in the human arena. The contestants we battle, however, are frequently ourselves, our circumstances, and struggles we wage against the powers of darkness in this fallen world. While our personal scorecard may reveal a lackluster performance, God wants each of us to take the ultimate prize — the crown of life — already won for us by Jesus Christ.
Is it work you’re looking for or a chance to serve God? Can they be one and the same? Join us as we consider Working for the Man Upstairs, a Men’s NetWork Bible study. See how our jobs-no matter what they might be-are a conduit through which God’s work is done in this world.
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