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City On A Hill Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit

Presenting a new small group study from City on a Hill Productions. Twenty times in the New Testament, Jesus issued a compelling and challenging invitation to Follow Him. He’s not interested in mere fans. He doesn’t want enthusiastic admirers. He wants Completely Committed Followers. Based on the engaging approach of Kyle Idleman, this one-of-a-kind small group study examines what it means to deny one’s self and truly follow Jesus.

This unconventional small group experience is a cinematic journey through a series of six mini-movies providing a unique perspective to help shape today’s believer into a first century Christ-follower. Follow the journey of Eric Nelson, a man leading a compartmentalized triple life as a pleasure-seeking rebel, a cutthroat corporate executive, and a nominal Christian. When confronted with a near death experience, Eric embarks on a spiritual journey that transforms his commitment to Jesus Christ and tests the faith of his friends and family.

Study Kit Includes:

  • Small Group Leader’s DVD Tutorial
  • Six 30-minute lessons of cinematic story telling
  • Easy-to-follow Leader’s Guide for facilitating your small group gathering
  • Thought provoking 42-day Follower’s Journal designed to assist you and your group in your journey
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Customer Reviews for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
Review 1 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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This was an exelent study.

Date:May 11, 2013
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John
Age:Over 65
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This was a very good study. It got your attention and held it.
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Review 2 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Date:May 3, 2013
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women of God
Location:hopewell, Va
Age:45-54
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Great study. From fan to follwer it change and challenged the group. I recommend this for every group
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Review 3 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Date:March 16, 2013
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Jrip
Location:Washington State
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Not a Fan is a great book. We are beginning a Bible study uisng the DVDs and Followers Journal this next week. Have gone through the material and really excited to start the study.
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Review 4 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Excellent Resource

Date:February 19, 2013
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Foxindy
Age:18-24
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I have enjoyed what I have seen from this study. I was not the biggest fan of the follower journal that comes with it (though I think it is okay), but everything else is great!
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Review 5 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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worth every cent

Date:February 9, 2013
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myda
Age:45-54
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This study is a gift from God using Pastor Kyle. It has deepened the relationship with Christ of everyone in the group.
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Review 6 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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excellent kit for small group study

Date:February 1, 2013
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pastord24
Location:Biloxi, MS
Age:45-54
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We are using this small group study for adults and teens both. It has been an excellent tool to bring home the serious nature of our relationship with Christ. I highly recommend this along with the book.
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Review 7 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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LOVE!

Date:January 31, 2013
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Kate
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This is a great video series. We originally bought it for our small group to do so we wouldn't have to have any homework as quite a few couples said they were too busy. After watching the first video we all decided to buy the book and read with the series. It was that good. I must say I am a total visual person so I am getting more about the video series than the book. BUT, the book keeps me remembering each day to be a follower. It has also allowed us to prolong the series a little longer than 6 weeks. We are watching a video one week and then reading 2 chapters one week and then watching a video, etc. So far it works great!
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Review 8 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Everything you need for a great study

Date:January 30, 2013
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Bikepapa
Location:Wichita, KS
Age:Over 65
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I am using this kit as a study with a group of "mature" Christians. We are finding it challenging but rewarding. If you are seeking to know the difference between knowing ABOUT Jesus and knowing Jesus this the study for you.
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Review 9 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Really hits home!

Date:November 16, 2012
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Talliho
Location:Aiken, SC
Age:45-54
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Wow! Our Home Group is on lesson 3 and already it has really made people re-evaluate their relationship with Christ! All of our members really love the study and said that they needed this, especially around the holidays, when it is easy to put Christ on the back burner as we become too busy to remember what is really important....our relationship with Him! I would highly recommend this to anyone! We are giving the books and shirts as gifts for Christmas!
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Review 10 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Thoughtful and Challening

Date:November 7, 2012
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Ginny Chapman
Location:Seattle, WA
Age:55-65
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This study is cool and direct! So well written, it lays out real life situations in print and especially in the DVD that make it pretty impossible not to relate to the heart questions. Kyle speaks to the reader or the audience as though you are the only one in the room. Using this material with young women in their 20s has made for a good group discussion and real spiritual growth.
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Review 11 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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good product

Date:November 3, 2012
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jaygarren1
Location:Binghamton, NY
Age:25-34
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This is a vary powerful Bible Study. It teaches the difference between a fan and a follower of Jesus. It also teaches what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. I received the Bible Study three days from when I ordered it. I recommend this Bible Study to everyone. It is life transforming and will have you evaluating your relationship to Jesus.
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Review 12 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Good Study

Date:October 24, 2012
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Cheryl Dumais
Location:Canada
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Very good study but the journal was too basic for us. Our group was all mature Christians and the journal asked alot of obvoius questions. I would highly recommend the video and the booklet that comes with it to help facilitate the group study had value. If you have new christians I would say get the journal otherwise just do the discussion on this one.
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Review 13 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Perfect fit for our small group

Date:October 12, 2012
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Kelly
Location:Texas
Age:35-44
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This series has been very user friendly and prompted great discussion among the members of our small group. We were looking for something to help draw our adults as well as teens into the group discussions. The format is great because we don't have to do a lot of homework and even if someone misses a session, they can pick back up the next week without being completely lost. The message is great too because it shows the consequences of making bad choices when you are young and how they can carry over into adulthood. This is a good lesson for our youth that are mainly around Christian people and may not be equipped to discern between fans and followers of Jesus Christ.
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Review 14 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Date:October 9, 2012
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Betty
Age:Over 65
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Not a Fan is a very engaging, well done movie/study of real life people and situations challenging the credibility of our committment to following Jesus. It calls for personal application rather than some new head knowledge. It is inspirational and convicting.
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Review 15 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Date:September 29, 2012
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djwchipmunk
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This style of teaching is brilliant and holds viewers' attention wanting more...
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Review 16 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Great for Bible Study

Date:August 30, 2012
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Vicki Lewis
Location:Hobart, Indiana
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We are using this kit in our Bible Study along with reading aloud together the book, "not a fan" and the video is great. Also, most of us have bought the 42 day journal to go with and it's very thought provoking. I would highly recommend this study!
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Review 17 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Date:August 28, 2012
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Blessed
Age:45-54
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Our small group have been blessed with this study. The format with the cinema is very well done and it helps keep the attention of the group. Have had great discussion because of the material content. Hope there will be more from Kyle.
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Review 18 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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This is a hard - hitting, LIFE Changing Study!!!

Date:August 4, 2012
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AKMom
Location:Soldotna, AK
Age:35-44
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This is a hard-hitting, LIFE CHANGING study!! I highly recommend this to ANYONE looking to have a closer relationship with Jesus - or ANYONE wanting to know what that looks like!!! LOVE this study - and am sharing it with EVERYONE I know :)
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Review 19 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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Heart changing

Date:June 4, 2012
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jules
Age:35-44
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I am thrilled that God has used this study kit to change the hearts of those that are doing the program. If you use the journals, it can really change your life.
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Review 20 for Not a Fan: Small-Group Study Kit
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This product convicts ---Fan or Follower??????????

Date:May 10, 2012
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Puparoni
Location:Fisher, MN
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This is a very convicting movie, study guide, and journal and I would recommend it to any one who calls themselves a Christian - No matter if you are Catholic, Luthern, Presbyterian, Baptist Methodist,etc.,etc.,etc whatever.
It is not to condem or judge but to convict you of what you are just a fan or a true follower of Jesus Christ.
Luke 9:23,24
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