Media Library
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The Our City Blessed media library items are available to borrow for personal use at no cost using the honor system. In order that others may utilize the library resources, we ask that you only borrow up to three media item at a time and return them within a month.

Media library requests from our ministry cities will be delivered and picked up by one of our team members or volunteers.

While our focus is the cities in which we have ministries, we accept media library requests for those who live elsewhere. Our City Blessed will ship these media requests. For shipped media, we ask that if you are able to please pay for the return shipping. If unable to pay, please check the box when submitting the Media Request Form and we will include a postage paid return envelope.

Library media is listed alphabetically by title.

21 Laws of Leadership in the Bible: Principles of Leadership as Modeled by the Men and Women in Scripture

by John C. Maxwell

Item Number: 1540

Book -- "Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned From the Bible." When bestselling author John C. Maxwell first began teaching leadership to people in the church, they were often surprised. He was clearly young and inexperienced, yet the ideas he conveyed seemed to go beyond what he should know. Later, when he started speaking to a more general audience, people asked, "Where did you learn all this?" John was happy to let them in on his secret: everything he knew about leadership he learned from the Bible. Not only is the Bible the greatest book ever written, but it is the greatest leadership book ever written. Everything you could ever want to learn about leadership–vision, purpose, strategy, communication, attitude, encouragement, mentoring, follow-through–can be found in the pages of God’s Word. In this twenty-one lesson study, John guides you through the same bedrock Scriptures that have formed the basis of his life’s work. Each lesson includes: The Definition of the Law: a brief description and introduction to the Law Case Studies: Three Biblical Studies–including leaders such as Moses, Joshua, David, Elijah, Esther, Mary, Paul, and Jesus–that reveal and illustrate the Law Study Questions: reflection and application questions to help you dig into the stories of the men and women in Scripture and learn from them Leadership Insight and Reflection: questions to help you assess and improve your own leadership skills Taking Action: practical takeaways and direction to help you incorporate each lesson into your daily life Group Discussion Questions: questions to help you learn and process the Bible study material with other like-minded people who want to grow in leadership Leadership is for everyone, because every person who accepts Christ is called to influence others. So learn from the best leaders who ever lived–the men and women in the Bible.


21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling: Proven Actions You Must Take to Make Easier, Faster, Bigger Sales.... Now and Forever!

by Jeffrey Gitomer

Item Number: 1124

Book -- There are universal laws of selling that determine whether you succeed, or don't succeed -- whether you earn enough to enjoy the lifestyle you want or struggle to make ends meet. When you align the wind with your sails, you move effortlessly across the water. When your sails are out of alignment, you flounder and go nowhere. If you align your thinking and actions with these powerful laws of selling, you will be more effective and efficient. You will encounter less friction, require less energy, and get bigger results faster. Here's a sampling of Jeffrey's 21.5 Laws of Selling: Deliver Value First Ask Before Telling Communicate in Terms of Them Become Your Own Brand Earn Referrals and Testimonials without Asking Create Loyal Customers These 21.5 Laws are the rock foundation of selling. They may be invisible but they are undeniable -- and unbreakable. If you're just getting started in selling, you will find the Laws invaluable. Whether or not you learn them and follow them will make or break your career. If you've been in sales for a while, you will find yourself saying, "I haven't been doing that." "I knew that How did forget?" When we break the Laws we pay the price. Our sales suffer. Our bank account takes a hit. It's an effort to get out of bed and make a sales call, to do our best work -- work that is aligned with the Laws. Use Jeffrey's Laws of Selling to recharge your enthusiasm and redirect your actions back to what really works.


25 Ways to Win with People: How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks

by John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott

Item Number: 1195

Book -- Specific action steps you can take to develop your business skills by building up others. 25 Ways to Win With People--based on John Maxwell's best-selling Winning with People--is ideal for a quick refresher course on interpersonal relationships for leaders and aspiring leaders alike. Each chapter explains the action step, describes why it works, and uses specific, real-life success stories. A small sampling of the twenty-five specific actions readers can take to build positive, healthy relationships includes: Complimenting People in Front of Others, Creating a Memory and Visiting It Often, and Encouraging the Dreams of Others.


41 Will Come: Holding on When Life Gets Tough and Standing Strong until a New Day Dawns

by Chuck E. Tate

Item Number: 1656

Book -- In the Bible, it rained for forty days and forty nights. Day 41 came and the rain stopped. The people of Israel wandered the wilderness for forty years. Then year 41 came and a new generation entered the Promised Land. For forty days, Goliath bullied Israel and dared anyone to fight him. Day 41 came and David slew Goliath. Do you see the theme? Don't quit. Don't give up. Perhaps you're stuck in a downpour or lost in one of life's deserts. Maybe you're facing someone or something that could take you down. You might feel stuck on your journey, but 41 will come--it's on its way.


150 Essential Insights on Leadership

by John C. Maxwell

Item Number: 1192

Book -- Influential author and teacher John C. Maxwell travels around the world to meet with people of all backgrounds, helping them discover their God-given purpose. John's timeless leadership principles equip and empower people--from Fortune 500 companies to community leaders--to do remarkable things and lead significant and fulfilled lives. Now you can gain from John's wisdom and guidance with this collection of some of his most impactful quotes. Whether you are called to lead or you're simply seeking God's direction for your life, you will benefit from his valuable insights on... Taking Action: "In the beginning, you just need to get moving. Try different things. It's much easier to start doing something right if you've already started doing something. Dreaming Big: "Dreams are valuable commodities. They propel us forward. They give us energy. They make us enthusiastic. Everyone ought to have a dream. "Investing in Others: "One of the ironies of leadership is that you become a better leader by sharing whatever power you have, not by saving it all for yourself. You're meant to be a river, not a reservoir. If you use your power to empower others, your leadership will extend far beyond your grasp." Let John's words inspire you to make a difference in your home, your workplace, and your world.


A Leader's Heart: 365-Day Devotional Journal

by John C. Maxwell

Item Number: 1541

Book -- One of the world's greatest leadership experts, John Maxwell, brings winning concepts and daily devotions into a journaling format designed specifically for today's leaders. Each devotion offers clear and straightforward leadership examples that will bolster confidence and encourage leading from the heart. Journaling lines allow space for writing personal reflection. A Leader's Heart includes relevant topics such as: Success, Stewardship, Teamwork and Mentoring Leaders need encouragement, too, and who better to send it than the leader of leaders. A Leader's Heart is perfect for those seeking a greater understanding of leadership qualities, real-life examples of how to apply John Maxwell's teachings, and how to excel in leadership today.


A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties

by Ben Carson

Item Number: 1654

Book -- Carson believes that as America strays farther from its founding principles, ordinary citizens think that the Constitution is too complicated to understand. With clear, simple language, Carson explains the document's basic tenets, how they were inspired by Scripture, what freedoms are guaranteed to us, and how we can reclaim our rights.


Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addiction

by Gerald G. May

Item Number: 1431

Book -- In Addiction & Grace Dr. Gerald May details the various addictions from which we suffer-not only to alcohol and drugs, but also to work, sex, performance, responsibility, and intimacy. As an experienced psychiatrist working with the chemically dependent, May offers a critical yet hopeful guide to a place of freedom based on contemplative spirituality.


America:  The Last Best Hope

by William J. Bennett

Item Number: 1652

Book -- Stunning in scope and scale, this single-volume account (condensed from three volumes) is an exciting, engrossing, page-turning epic of our great nation's history, penned in Bennett's signature prose. Great leaders---Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and others---re-emerge as heroic pioneers, while sagas from the Revolution, Civil War, Space Race, and 9/11 are vividly envisioned with bold insight. 


Around the Table: Practical Advice for Effective Women Leaders

by Linda M. Clark

Item Number: 1257

Book -- Around the Table is a complete resource guide for every leadership question you have. Based on a survey of nearly 200 women leaders, this book offers a wide variety of leadership principles specific to women and their unique leadership situations. The question-and-answer format makes the material easy to use and reference as your leadership context and challenges change. Applicable to professional and nonprofessional women, the content represents varying backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, and leadership experiences.