An object lesson that reminds us to focus on the character of God to strengthen our faith when we have trials or temptations
Tami Rudkin
Leader:Â Have several different people help you read I Samuel 17:1-51. Ask your group to discuss the reasons for David's success in fighting Goliath. Your discussion should eventually include the idea that David focused more on God, what He had done in the past, and what He could do in the future, rather than on what Goliath thought he could do.
Take a moment to list the truths about who God is and ...
Use a bowl of M&Ms to help group members physically identify what they hope to receive from God.
Sue Skalicky
I love listening to people share their testimonies of how God has worked in their lives. I always feel encouraged and empowered to trust God with my own troubles and endure any pain or hardship along the way "for the hope of the joy set before me"—until I get to the car. By the time I walk across the parking lot and am unlocking my car door, I often feel defeated. I believe what the person shared ...
This five-session course will show us how to tap into the power of the Spirit.
At first glance, it seems as though Jesus asks impossible demands of us. However, a close look at the Book of Acts lets us know that we are not left alone with his commands. He gives us his own Spirit to supply the power and strength to do what he asks. This five-session course will show us how to tap into that power. It discusses how to live life with passion, get off to a good start, worship through ...
This four-session course tackles some of the questions that loom over all others in our desperation for an answer.
Some questions loom over all others in our desperation for an answer. How do I know if God is speaking to me? How do I know what I was born to do? Why does God allow people to suffer? How can I deal with depression and discouragement? This course tackles these questions by pondering the answers provided in Scripture.
Session One
How Do I Know If God Is Speaking to Me?Knowing God's Word and being in ...
This four-session course investigates how we can remain faithful in suffering by God’s grace.
The Bible emphasizes how to remain faithful in the midst of suffering more than it emphasizes why suffering exists. Scripture gives us a small glimpse into why God allows suffering, but more importantly it gives great resources for persevering in the midst of suffering. The long and winding road takes us through regions of pain, doubts, questions, and suffering. Can your faith stand the strain of ...
Use a rubber band to help group members talk about what stretches them.
Tami Rudkin
Bring with you to your group a large rubber band (a small one will also work). Leader begin by holding the rubber band, stretching it and saying to your group, "I want you to share with the group one thing that really stretches you." Pass the rubber band to the person who is to share next. (Leader always lead.)
Use food items to describe how your week has gone.
Tami Rudkin
Take several food items (dried prune, cantaloupe, tea bag, grapes, pickle, cookie) and put them in a basket. Ask each member to look at the items and choose one that could be used to describe their week.
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