Doing God's Work If we work for God, he will provide us with power to achieve. Randal Pelton and Craig Brian Larson
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God sometimes calls his people to be involved in building his kingdom by starting new churches. This calling requires plenty of helping hands. But what if we don't have any interest in the work of God? What if we can't get ourselves motivated? If we have failed in the past to do God's work, what makes us think we can do better in the future?
Who Are Our Unclean? Seeing people not as problems but as ministry opportunities. Eric Reed
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This study focuses on Peter's vision and his ministry to Gentiles. Each member of the group first studies the passage and draws individual conclusions. Then we gather as a group to make applications to our congregation.
Prepare
Prior to the study, each person receives scissors and a couple of magazines. Each person clips pictures of things and people who represent problems in our society. The clippings ...
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray … Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may ...
The apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians, "Make my joy complete by being like-minded." This appeal to unity is the peg upon which everything else in the passage hangs. Verses 1-4 offer explanation, while verses 5-11 offer a real-life example in Jesus Christ.
Study
1. According to verse 1, what factors in a believer's life make like-mindedness possible?
When I Need a Boost An inductive Bible study to help us find motivation for the long haul. Eric Reed
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Background
The older couple stared as a low, red convertible raced past. In the sportscar, a couple, also of a certain age but noticeably more energetic, waved and lifted a can of fortified energy drink.
Sometimes we wish we could give our co-workers in ministry a boost. We often need one for ourselves. If only enthusiasm for ministry came in a six-pack.
The words energy and enthusiasm have something ...
Before you think about bringing someone to Christ, God is already witnessing to that person. Let's see how that works.
1. God is the prime seeker. A few years ago my wife asked, "Honey, have you seen Erik?" I said, "No. Isn't he with you?" She checked the bedroom and the basement, but our 3-year-old boy was gone. We ran through the neighborhood, crying "Erik! Erik!" but got no response. So as my wife ...
Know God and Live What the Bible teaches about our deepest yearnings to commune with God. J. I. Packer
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Reflect (15 minutes)
What are we talking about when we use the phrase knowing God? A special sort of emotion? Shivers down the back? A dreamy, off-the-ground, floating feeling? Or is knowing God a special sort of intellectual experience? According to Scripture, this is a region in which it is easy to be fooled. What is truly necessary to know God?
1. Commitment. Knowing about God is a necessary precondition ...
1. Spiritual growth. The first question for churches to ask is: Are people responding spiritually? Are lives being changed? "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?" (Matt. 5:13).
• In what ways are lives changed when the church is the salt of the earth?
2. Numerical growth. If there is potential, there should be numerical ...
The Perils of Money The Bible wisely warns about the ways money can hurt us. Jim Nicodem
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The Bible offers about 500 verses each on prayer and faith, but nearly 2,000 verses cover money-related topics. Money is a spiritual issue. Unfortunately, money can be the cause of pain.
Peril 1: Lack of contentment
Group: Read 1 Timothy 6:6-8. What do these verses teach us about contentment?
Leader's Background: (1) Contentment is an internal disposition. It has nothing to do with external possessions ...
Bringing Out Their Best What the Bible can teach us about motivating people to minister. Gary Wilde
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Reflect (15 minutes)
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Now gather the cards, shuffle them, and read them aloud. Have some fun guessing who wrote what. Take a few minutes to allow folks to give additional information about their experience.
What is the most difficult thing about being a ministry member or volunteer?
What challenges do we face in keeping people happy and effective?
What do you think the Bible can teach us about developing ...
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