Make enough copies of these scriptures for each person in your group. Highlight phrases so that several (if not all) of the people in your group will get a chance to read a phrase. If there are more phrases than group members, highlight two for each person to read. Take time to have the members read their lines and then repeat them one more time, having the group read the scriptures together out loud. ...
Hand a piece of paper to each of your group members. Have them write at the top of their papers: "God I want to praise you because …" Then tell them they have two minutes to list reasons why they want to praise God. Encourage them to write as much as possible in those two minutes. When the two minutes are up read the following passage:
Come, let's shout praises to God, raise the roof for the ...
Take a few minutes and talk about the things that your group is facing - new jobs, kids leaving home, broken relationships, whatever is on the hearts and minds of your people. You may ask a question like: What is happening in your world right now that is tough to understand? Or, do you ever find yourself asking God, "Why me or why now?"
After some discussion, remind your group that there are ...
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Session 1
The Gospel of John This movie represents an eyewitness account of the life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as told by his beloved disciple John.
Session 2
Ben-HurA thrilling spectacle about a man ravaged by betrayal, gripped by vengeance, and restored ...
Discuss common questions that believers have pondered over the years about the Christian faith.
The following 8-week course will help you and your group think about and answer common questions that believers have pondered over the years about the Christian faith.
Week One
Has God Played Fair? Why did an omniscient God create humankind knowing that people, in every generation, would reject him?
Week Two
Does God Always Bless Believers?Meet Kirbyjon Caldwell-megachurch pastor, real-estate whiz, community ...
Paul teaches about the freedom of living under the grace of Christ.
As Christians, we believe we are saved by faith alone. But we often live as though God accepts and loves us based on our actions. This three-session course explores Galatians, where Paul teaches the rich joys and freedom of living under the grace of Christ.
Session One
Live Under God's Full BlessingGod blesses those who rely on him rather than on themselves. Galatians 3:1–14 This study calls believers ...
Encouragement for men to live a life of integrity.
The men of the Bible were mostly a courageous bunch. Consider Adam, who was less than perfect but still sought God, or Caleb, who stood against popular opinion to believe God's promise to Israel. And who could be more courageous than Daniel, who trusted his sovereign God even as he was thrown to the lions? In the New Testament, we see Thomas courageously turn his doubt into a vital faith, Barnabas ...
Engage and challenge young children to get more from their movie-watching experience.
This 13-session course contains discussion guides on a variety of popular fantasy movies. This resource will help you think about these movies from a Christian perspective, and how they do—or do not—illustrate biblical principles. This quarterly pack can be used for a Sunday school class or small group, or to host a film festival.
Session 1
Big FishBig Fish takes us into the vivid imagination ...
Discuss differences between Christianity and other world religions and see clearer what makes the Christian faith unique.
The following 5-week course will help you and your group explore the nature of God's character. Examine questions like: How well do you know Him? How well does He know you? Is God fair?
Week One
Does God Know Your Next Move? God's freedom, our freedom, and spiritual confidence in a changing world
Week Two
Has God Played Fair?Why did an omniscient God create humankind knowing that people, in every generation, ...
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