In this twelve-session course, learn how God's word in the Psalms deeply affects our emotions.
Emotions are both complicated and complex, both mysterious and mystifying. Even the experts are not sure what causes us to experience emotions. Both social science and neurobiology have tried, to no avail, to explain the origin of emotions. And for Christians, emotions can be troubling, frustrating, and untrustworthy. Some emotions seem deeply spiritual; other emotions seem downright sinful. God created ...
During this worship time you are going to not only sing but pray some of your favorite lyrics.
As the leader:
Choose about 4 of your church's favorite worship songs or hymns. Be sure to have copies of the lyrics for each person in the group.
Have the music recorded on tape or CD to use in the group. If you can't find a CD with your chosen songs on it you might ask a musician in your church to join you for the evening to lead the singing.
Share your testimony through the lyrics of your favorite song.
Tami Rudkin
Use this worship idea for several weeks running as you won't have time to do it all in one evening. This is a wonderful time of worship, AND it will give each member an opportunity to share a small part of their testimony.
The week before you begin using this praise activity, explain to your group that you would like them to bring one of their favorite praise songs to group. Explain that they need ...
The small groups would seem to be the ideal place for families to come together.
Daphne Kirk
Isaiah 41:4 says, "Who has prepared and done this, calling forth and guiding the destinies of the generations from the beginning? I, the Lord—the first and with the last—I am He" (Amplified Bible). As the generations were created by the Almighty God, "what God has joined together, let no man put asunder"!
From generation to generation, the responsibility of every believer is to pass on ...
Discuss important questions surrounding worship styles and practices.
This 5-session course will help you and your group discuss questions surrounding the worship issue, such as: Why and how should we worship? How can we see who God is through worship? How does worship connect with our personal walk with God? How do we prepare for worship? Are there bigger issues to consider other than just worship style?