During this time of worship your group is going to uniquely give praise to God for who he is and what he does in our lives. Encourage everyone to participate but be sure that if you have an unbeliever in your group that you make it known that anyone can pass if they so choose.
1. Gather a number of objects from your home and garage. here is a list but it is not exhaustive; be creative and add to it. ...
Leader: In this exercise of worship your group is going to write a psalm together.
Pick a few of your favorite Psalms to read together as a group or ask several people to read their favorite Psalms.
Read three or four in the first part of your worship time together.
As you finish each Psalm, point out to your group the honesty of the writer. Notice that he was not afraid to whine, ask questions, and even be angry. This is important for your group members to see because you want them to be equally honest and transparent as they write their psalm.
On a note card or a half sheet of paper print out the following descriptions of God. Ask the question and pass the five choices to each person allowing time to thumb through them and show their response to the group. They may want to share why they chose that description but that should be optional. Which of the following best describes how you pictured God when you were a child?
Leader: Take the following phrases and cut them into individual strips of paper. Hand these out as your group members come in. If there are more phrases than group members, give each person 2 or more. Praise is not a thank you but an acknowledgement of who God is. Take time to praise God before you study about him, thank him, or petition him. We must constantly remind ourselves that God is awesome ...
Lead your group in worship by focusing on the names and character of Jesus.
Tami Rudkin
Leader: Ask your group to speak about what comes to their minds when you mention a certain title. For example: You (leader) say, "Mom," and your group responds in popcorn style saying, "nurture, laughter, compassionate, disciplinarian, etc.
Once you have exhausted one title, move through the list. You will end with Jesus. After the group has shared, have several people help you read the following ...
No matter where we are or what we've done, Jesus' work on the cross is able to cover and restore us.
Author and pastor Jack Hayford reminds us that no matter where we are or what we've done, Jesus' work on the cross is able to cover and restore us. The love he has for us is always accessible, and always worthy of our thanksgiving!
Session One
God Is Ever-PresentWhatever our circumstances, we must see that Jesus is here.
Revelation 1
The Book of Revelation is a personal letter from Jesus to his church. ...
Learn why Jay Kesler believes in the church, our place just below the angels, and God's unchanging greatness.
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Jay Kesler is currently serving as the preaching pastor of Upland Community Church, in Upland, Indiana. Dr. Kesler was president of Youth for Christ from 1973–1985 and president of Taylor University from 1985–2000. Dr. Kesler is also the author of nearly 30 books.
Session One
God Is MajesticGod is more powerful than we imagine and sufficient for all our needs. Psalm 19:1–6 J.B. ...
Group members finish the sentence "God can…" and then discuss their answers.
Tami Rudkin
Take a small box (a shoe box would work) and put it out in the middle of your small group circle. Give everyone a small piece of paper and instruct them to write, "God can..." and have them complete that sentence. Take a few minutes and have each person read what they wrote. After they read their sentence, put the piece of paper in the box.
Continue sharing by asking your group, "How in the past have ...
Leader: Make enough copies for every person in your group. If everyone feels comfortable reading you may take turns reading around the circle. But if you know someone will feel uncomfortable reading simply highlight different parts of the reading and assign them to those who like to read.
Just as the deer pants for clear, cool streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.
Every day, every hour, ...
Collect these items before your group meeting: a TV remote control, a cell phone, a key, a pair of scissors, glue. Put the items in a basket. Pass the basket to your right. Have each member take turns drawing one of the items out of the basket and completing this sentence: "God has been like this ________ to me this week." Give them the opportunity to explain their answer.
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