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Small Group Resources

Our ten-session course is an ideal way for your small groups to explore the Letter to the Romans. Combining video teaching, group discussion, personal reflection and daily readings, it’s great for church groups, friendship groups or small gatherings. 

Check out the Hosts’ notes for small group leaders and get tips on how to host the course. Then simply download the videos and share the link to the Participants’ guide with your group. There’s also an optional short testimony video to round off each session. 

Session 1: Gospel

Welcome to Session 1 of The Romans Course. Download this film for your group to watch.

Download film (750mb) Approx. 26 minutes.

Download film – With subtitles (750mb) Approx. 26 minutes.


Testimony 

Meet Mojtaba and hear his amazing story about the power of the gospel.

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Mojtaba's story (111mb)


Hosts’ notes: Introduction

All you need to know about how to host The Romans Course with your small group. This introduction provides an overview and key information to enhance your course.

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Hosts’ notes: Session 1

In this first session of The Romans Course we discover who Paul was writing to in Rome and his confidence in the gospel. 

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 2: Sin

Welcome to Session 2 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch.

Download film (712mb) Approx. 26 mins.

Download film  – With subtitles (684mb) Approx. 26 mins.


Testimony 

Meet James and discover how he came to terms with his sin and the power of being forgiven.

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download James' story (113mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 2

In this session of The Romans Course, we discover the universal problem of sin and how no one can save themselves. 

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 3: Salvation

Welcome to Session 3 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch.

Download film (603mb) Approx. 23 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (589mb) Approx. 23 mins.


Testimony 

Meet Haadiya and discover how she came to believe in Jesus and receive salvation.

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Haadiya's' story (103mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 3

In this session of The Romans Course, we discover the gift of salvation through Christ’s sacrifice for us. 

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 4: Peace

Welcome to Session 4 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch. 

Download film (600mb) Approx. 23 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (592mb) Approx. 23 mins.


Testimony 

Meet Megan and hear her amazing story of healing and finding peace with God.

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Megan's story (126mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 4

In this session of The Romans Course, we discover how we are deeply loved and able to find peace with God.

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 5: Freedom

Welcome to Session 5 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch. 

Download film (628mb) Approx. 23 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (628mb) Approx. 23 mins.


Testimony

Meet Jack and discover his amazing story of freedom from addiction. 

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Jack's story (103mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 5

In this session of The Romans Course, we discover how we can live a new life of freedom in Christ. 

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 6: Hope

Welcome to Session 6 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch.

Download film (693mb) Approx. 26 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (691mb) Approx. 26 mins.


Testimony 

Meet Nigel and Nicky and discover their story of adoption and how it reflects God’s love for us. 

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Nigel and Nicky's story (118mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 6

In this session of The Romans Course, we reach the view from the top of the mountain and discover more about our eternal hope.

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 7: Mystery

Welcome to Session 7 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch. 

Download film (630mb) Approx. 24 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (638mb) Approx. 24 mins.


Testimony 

Meet Jos and hear how he felt called by God to share the good news of Jesus. 

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Jos' story (118mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 7

In this session of The Romans Course, we discover God’s sovereignty over the nations.

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 8: Devotion

Welcome to Session 8 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch. 

Download film (635mb) Approx. 25 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (635mb) Approx. 25 mins.


Testimony 

Meet Dennis, a music producer, and hear how he expresses his faith through his life and work.

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Dennis' story (87mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 8

In this session of The Romans Course, we discover how a life of worship should be expressed in practical living. 

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 9: Community

Welcome to Session 9 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch. 

Download film (645mb) Approx. 25 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (645mb) Approx. 25 mins.


Testimony 

Meet Ian Ernest, Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, and hear about his work to bring unity among various Christian communities. 

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Ian's story (93mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 9

In this session of The Romans Course, we explore the theme of community and how to live as God’s ambassadors in the world.

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Session 10: Mission

Welcome to Session 10 of The Romans Course. Please download this film for your group to watch. 

Download film (682mb) Approx. 24 mins.

Download film – With subtitles (669mb) Approx. 24 mins.


Testimony 

Meet Dr Ed Michaelson and hear about his work to bring the gospel to churches in India. 

This is an optional film to be shown at the end of the main session.

Download Ed's story (124mb)


Hosts’ notes: Session 10

In this final session of The Romans Course, we discover Paul’s passion for mission and the good news of the gospel.

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Participants’ guide

Forward this link to send the Participants’ guide to your group

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Romans: A Letter That Makes Sense of Life

Andrew Ollerton guides readers through Romans to discover how it unlocks the whole story of Scripture and helps us make sense of life.

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