Introduction: 7. Racial Tension & Social Justice Acts 6:1-7
|
|
- Albert Glenn
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Stage 2
2 Introduction: The following is the second phase in a series of missional Bible studies to engage your teammates in key discipleship issues that athletes encounter. A Missional Discipleship Cycle (below) refers to a sequence on how to engage scripture through hearing the word, respond actively to what you have heard, and debrief & interpret how you (and others) responded in mission. In this series, we will be looking at critical topics for athletes to go deeper with God and be challenged to grow such as identity, lordship, and racial tensions with specific invitations for you and your teammates to engage these issues. 1. Mission Luke 4:31-44 C H R I S T I A N F E L L O W S H I P 2. Identity Philippians 3: Evangelism Acts 8: Lordship Mark 10: Spiritual Formation Mark 6: Breaking Chains Mark 5: Racial Tension & Social Justice Acts 6:1-7
3 Missional Discipleship Cycle for Athletes Mission Luke 4:31-44 Debrief/ Interpret: Debrief & Interpret last week s challenge Review: How was last week s challenge for you? Where were you stuck, afraid, surprised, excited? Where did you experience God? Learn: What are you learning about yourself, God, others? What might God be teaching you or your community? Apply: What is your next step? How do you apply this to your life? Introduction: The account that we will be looking at tells of a very full day of ministry for Jesus in one of the early days of His public ministry. It also reveals something important about how Jesus viewed the ministry that He had been sent to do something that ought to affect how we view and carry out our own ministry as well. Warm up question: What would you think of a teammate who liked working out so much (because of how it made him feel or because of how others might think highly of him) that he spent all of his time in the weight room and never actually competed? Hear the Word: Read Luke 4:31-44 Observation & Interpretation 1. In this busy day on ministry in Capernaum, what kinds of things did Jesus do? 2. How did the people of Capernaum respond to Him and the things He did? 3. Why did the people try to keep Him from leaving them (v.42)? [Note: Mark 1:36-37 tells us that even Jesus disciples seemed to think that it was a good idea for Him to stay.] 4. What good might have happened if Jesus would have decided to stay? What good might not have happened? 5. What does His response reveal about His heart and His understanding of the purpose/calling for His ministry?
4 [Note: Jesus showed His love for the people of Capernaum by later returning to that city to minister to the people there (e.g. Mark 2:1-12; Luke 7:1-10, etc.)] Summary: In what turned out to be a very full day of ministry in Capernaum, Jesus took time to show compassion and to demonstrate His power in meeting the needs of many people in that city. However, because of His heart for all people and His understanding of what He was sent into the world to do, He didn t stay in Capernaum even though the people wanted Him to and even though there was probably a lot more ministry He could have done in that place. Application: We, too, have been sent into the world for the purpose of ministry (John 17:18, 20:21). Therefore, as we follow Jesus in ministry into the places that He has sent us (e.g. our teams, the athletic community of our school, etc.), how ought Jesus example in this passage influence what we do and who we should seek to minister to? Active Response/Challenge: 1. This week in your team Bible study, take time to make a list of teammates who aren t involved in it regularly (or even at all). Identify who might know each of these people best, and make a plan to invite these teammates to the next study. [Note: If certain teammates have been asked multiple times and have consistently not come (and/or have expressed strongly that they don t want to come), make a plan of how those in the Bible study can reach out to these teammates as a witness to Jesus.] or 2. This week in your weekly inter- team gathering (Bible study, Core Meeting, Large Group Meeting, etc.), take time to make a list of teams that are not represented in it regularly (or not at all). Make another list of people on these teams who people in your group know. Make a plan to invite these fellow athletes to your next meeting
5 Missional Discipleship Cycles for Athletes Identity Philippians 3:1-11 Debrief/ Interpret: Debrief & Interpret last week s challenge Review: How was last week s challenge for you? Where were you stuck, afraid, surprised, excited? Where did you experience God? Learn: What are you learning about yourself, God, others? What might God be teaching you or your community? Apply: What is your next step? How do you apply this to your life? Introduction: The writer of this passage, Paul, is a Jewish man. Before he knew Christ, Paul lived his life to follow the religious laws for the Jewish people, and felt that his relationship with God was based on how well he followed these rules. This informed his identity as a Jewish man. Circumcision in particular, set Jews apart from the rest of society, and an was extremely important piece of what it meant for a Jew to be considered a follower of God. Warm up question: As an athlete, what things make you feel valuable? What gives you a sense of identity or accomplishment? Hear the Word: Turn to Philippians 3:1-11. Read the entire section. Observation and Interpretation Verses: Why does Paul tell the church at Philippi that he is writing to them? 2. Who does he tell them to watch out for? What specifically is dangerous about these dogs? 3. How does Paul redefine circumcision for a follower of Christ? 4. Why is putting confidence in physical circumcision dangerous? Verses: If anyone could have confidence in their own ability to follow the rules, it was Paul. What things does Paul list as reasons he could have put his confidence in the flesh/himself? 2. In verse 6, what did Paul base his righteousness on? Verses: What does Paul now consider a loss? Why? 2. What does Paul gain from knowing Christ? 3. How has Paul s understanding of righteousness changed (vs. 9)?
6 Application 1. Why is it easy as an athlete to place our identity in our sport? How does this eventually fail? 2. How can we put our identity in Christ rather than our sport? Why is this more secure than putting out identity in anything else? Active Response/Challenge: 1. Share your story with a teammate about what you are learning about identity. 2. Ask them about how they are doing as a college athlete and where they place their identity. 3. Invite them to next week s bible study.
7 Missional Discipleship Cycles for Athletes Evangelism Acts 8:26-40 Debrief/Interpret: Debrief & Interpret last week s challenge Review: How as last week s challenge for you? Where were you stuck, afraid, surprised, excited? Where did you experience God? Learn: what are you learning about yourself, God, others? What might God be teaching you or your community? Apply: What is your next step? How do you apply this to your life? Introduction: As the early church is growing, Philip hears from the angel of the Lord to go do down to the the desert road. For Philip, this is all he knows, so he goes. Not sure of what he will find when he arrives, he hears God and responds in faith to go. Warm- up Question: Has there been a time when someone (e.g. coach, trainer, teammate) has told you a piece of wisdom/information, and responded to it, without knowing the end result? Hear the Word: Turn to Acts 8: Read Entire Section Observation 1. What do you notice or observe about this story? a. Where does this take place? Who is there? What is going on? b. What observations can you make of the dialogue in the passage? Or what makes up the content of the dialogue? c. What emotions are present? d. What questions come to mind? Interpretation 1. How would you characterize the communication between God and Philip? How is it similar and/or different from the way God communicates with you? 2. What was significant about the Eunuch and the fact that he was coming from Jerusalem? (See also Isa. 56:3-7) 3. Obviously, this passage does not contain all the words of the conversation Philip had with the Ethiopian Eunuch. How do you see the conversation progressing from the question in 8:34 all the way through the good news of Jesus Christ? 4. Both the Eunuch and Philip go on their way, rejoicing and preaching respectively. How do you think each has been changed as a result of their encounter?
8 Application 1. From the passage, what do you think is your responsibility in sharing your faith with others? What is God s responsibility? 2. Like Philip on the road, where are the different places have you heard God? Then, where have you heard God and responded? (e.g. locker room, church, during games/matches/meets) Active Response/Challenge: Meet with 2-3 other athletes (or small group) this week for two meals and talk about how you are hearing from God about your life or your team. (This might be new to some. Part of walking in faith with God is knowing your Father s voice) Prayerfully think of one teammate or other athletes who might be asking the same question as the Ethiopian ( Please! Tell me more about Jesus! ) and take one step in clarifying who Jesus is to them. o Maybe this is explaining a confusing passage or scripture for them. o This could be asking what questions they have always wanted to ask.
9 Missional Discipleship Cycles for Athletes Lordship Mark 10:17-31 Debrief/ Interpret: Debrief & Interpret last week s challenge Review: How was last week s challenge for you? Where were you stuck, afraid, surprised, excited? Where did you experience God? Learn: What are you learning about yourself, God, others? What might God be teaching you or your community? Apply: What is your next step? How do you apply this to your life? Introduction: This passage talks about an interaction of a young, wealthy man who genuinely came to Jesus asking one of those deep, life questions. Warm up question: Have you ever been asked to give up something that you cared about? What was the reason? Or did the reason feel valid or worth what you had (or were being asked) to give up? Hear the Word: Turn to Mark 10: Read the entire section. Observation 1. What do you notice or observe about this story? a. Where does this take place? Who is there? What is going on? b. What words are repeated? What emotions are present? c. How did the young man respond? Jesus? The disciples? Interpretation 2. What questions come up for you in this passage? 3. Imagine the perspective of the young man. What was significant about the question he asked Jesus in v. 17? 4. What was important about Jesus response in verses 18-20, then again in verse 21? What deeper question or issue in this young man s life was Jesus pointing out? [Note: Jesus mentioned some of the commandments, but take note of the ones He left out as well] 5. What does Jesus promise for those who do make the decision to leave behind all you have for the sake of Him and for the gospel? (v.21 & v.29-31)
10 Application 6. What are ways that you are rich, or have an abundance of wealth, talent, or opportunities? Are there ways in which you relate to the young man in this story? 7. What might Jesus be saying to you about your life - especially about those areas of your life that occupy your heart or what you hold as the greatest value? This could even be relationships, athletics, or school. What does it means to trust in Jesus fully, allowing him to occupy the primary place in your heart and in your life? Summary: The young man in this passage came with a real question, seeking answers on what must he do to inherit eternal life, but what Jesus ultimately challenged him with was not what he must do, but a matter of where his heart was. Jesus identified and asked him to give up what was holding the primary place of value in his life (what was lord of this young man s life). For this young man, his great wealth occupied the primary place in his heart; the cost of giving up this wealth for eternal life was too great. Active Response/ Challenge: 1. What occupies the primary place in your heart? Money, friends, talent, a relationship (girlfriend/boyfriend), sports, being successful, school? Would you ever be willing to give up what holds this primary place in your heart if Jesus asked you to? 2. Share with one other person in the Bible study, or in a small group, what is holding you back from giving Jesus the primary place of lordship in your life. Write down any barriers, fears, or hesitations you have, and spend this week praying and asking God to address each fear or barrier you have.
11 Missional Discipleship Cycle for Athletes Spiritual Formation Mark 6:30-44 Debrief/ Interpret: Debrief & Interpret last week s challenge Review: How was last week s challenge for you? Where were you stuck, afraid, surprised, excited? Where did you experience God? Learn: What are you learning about yourself, God, others? What might God be teaching you or your community? Apply: What is your next step? How do you apply this to your life? Introduction: In this account, Jesus sees the weariness and fatigue of his disciples. They just returned from a long ministry trip (Mark 6:6-13, 30). Jesus invites them to a quiet place for rest. However, on their way, they encounter more people in need, in fact, thousands. Jesus cares for the crowd spiritually, but when it comes times to care for them physically (food), Jesus challenges the disciples to meet the need. To their amazement, the disciples realize they have enough food to give! Jesus steps in and teaches them an important lesson on the importance of spiritual formation. Warm up question: Have you ever been given what seems an impossible task? Have you ever been in a game or in a situation where you are just worn out and have NOTHING left to give? Or even, the game goes into overtime and even more is being asked of you than you have to give? What do you do? What have you done in that situation? How did it turn out? Hear the Word: Turn to Mark 6:30-44 Read the entire section. Observation: What do you notice or observe about this story? Where does this take place? Who is there? What is going on here? What words are repeated? What emotions are present? What are the needs? What are the challenges? How did Jesus respond? How did the disciples respond? What were the outcomes? Interpretation: 1. What was the significance of the main things you and other observed? 2. Though they were tired and hungry, why do you think Jesus brought took them away to get rest only to led them to even more people who were in need and hungry? a. When they pointed out the physical needs of the crowd (hunger) why do you think Jesus responded the way he did? You give them something to eat and What do you have? What point do you think he was trying to make?
12 3. What is the spiritual significance of Jesus asking the disciples to give of what they had to feed the crowd, Jesus multiplying it and then giving it back to them to distribute? a. What lesson in spiritual formation do you think the disciples took from this story when they were faced with a need they could not meet but in the saw God Satisfy both the crowd and themselves? Summary: The disciples were tired and they were hungry and Jesus showed them he was aware of their needs and wanted them to recover. But in their neediness, engaged them with the needs of the world to reveal they didn t have what it took to meet those needs. Only he did. This demonstrated the need the disciples had for spiritual formation, their lack of ability to do things in their own power and they need to go to Jesus to meet their own needs and the needs of others. Application: How might you be like the disciples in this story? What are the spiritual or physical needs that you are experiencing at the moment? (Need for healing, need for rest, need to be spiritually filled, etc) What are the physical and spiritual needs of the those around you that you are aware you can t meet? How does this story show you how to meet those needs for yourself and others? Active Response/Challenge: Do you have a need that you are trying to take care of yourself but keep coming up short? How is Jesus inviting you to come to him to get your needs met? Can you take a 2-3 hour chunk of time this week and give this to Jesus. During this time, journal, pray, read scripture and ask Jesus to meet this specific need. [Note: Some athletes find that it is more helpful to go for a walk, or to go outside in nature to do this, but try to keep focused on Jesus, and asking Him to meet this specific spiritual/physical need that you can t meet.] Do you see the needs of those around you that you have come to realize that you can t meet? What do you need to give to Jesus in faith and what do you hope to receive from him in order to see these needs met?
13 Missional Discipleship Cycles for Athletes Breaking Chains Mark 5:1-20 Debrief/ Interpret: Debrief & Interpret last week s challenge Review: How was last week s challenge for you? Where were you stuck, afraid, surprised, excited? Where did you experience God? Learn: What are you learning about yourself, God, others? What might God be teaching you or your community? Apply: What is your next step? How do you apply this to your life? Introduction: In this story we are going to encounter a man that has literally been chained up and left to die. With no hope and in desperate need, Jesus comes to deliver this man that everyone else has given up on. A definition to note in this passage: a legion was known as 4,000-6,000 Roman soldiers. Warm up question: Have you ever had a bad habit or compulsion that you couldn t break? (I.e. for a basketball player- maybe your technique for shooting was wrong, or you struggle with counting every calorie you eat, maybe even an eating disorder) How did you try to break it? Hear the Word: Turn to Mark 5:1-20. Read the entire section. Observation, Interpretation, 1. What do you notice or observe about this story? What emotions are present? What questions come to mind? 2. Where does this take place? Who is there? What is going on? 3. What is the man like in this story? What has happened to him? 4. How does the man respond to Jesus? Who is responding the man or the unclean spirit? Who is in control of this man s life? 5. How are the people treating him before and after? 6. Contrast what Jesus did for the man vs. what the unclean spirit did to the man what does this comparison show us about Jesus? (He wants to set us free from the things that torment us) [Note: A tricky part of this passage is when Jesus told the unclean spirit to leave, and it didn t right away, why didn t that work? It seems like the demon is worshiping Jesus but actually he is trying to get the upper hand by using Jesus name and giving a command adjure or in the NIV in God s name don t It was thought that if you knew
14 someone s name it gave you power over them and that is why Jesus asks for the name of the unclean spirit. ] 7. How do the people in the town react to what Jesus did for the man? to the pigs? Why do they want Jesus to leave? 8. What do they value more? Pigs or people? 9. Why doesn t Jesus let the man come with him? Application Are you tormented or distressed by something you can t control or have a teammate that is? (Give people time to journal on the back of their manuscript about the thing that Jesus might want to set them free of. You can download Set me Free by Casting Crowns to have them listen to as they journal or reflect since it is a song that goes directly with this passage sung from the point of view of the man with the unclean spirit.) 1. Have you ever witnessed a family member, teammate, or even yourself struggling with an addiction or compulsion? How did it affect this person? 2. What might Jesus want to set them or you free of? 3. In this story, the people from the town seemed to initially care more about the pigs that drowned. What are your pigs? What are the things you value over the spiritual needs of your friends or teammates? (Jobs, grades, money, relationships, your sport, playing time) If you were going to value people over pigs what would change in your life right now? Active Response/Challenge: 4. If you have a teammate struggling with an addiction or compulsion, print out or hand write three scriptures that share about how much Jesus loves and cares about them, and give them to this person, and ask them if there is anything you could pray for them this week. (Scriptures on love: Psalm 139: 13-18, Isaiah 40:28-31, Romans 6:6-7, Zephaniah 3:17, 2 Thess. 2:16-17).
15 Missional Discipleship Cycles for Athletes Racial Tensions & Social Justice Acts 6:1-7 Debrief/Interpret: Review: How was last week s challenge for you? Where were you stuck, afraid, surprised excited? Where did you experience God? Learn: What are you learning about yourself, God, others? What might God be teaching you or your community? Apply: What is your next step? How do you apply this to your life? Introduction: Here, we take a look at the early church in Acts and we witness a pretty serious injustice. Even the church that was the most chronologically connected to Jesus had problems. Let s take a look at how this church s leadership addresses this problem. Warm up Question: Being a collegiate athlete, and a college student comes with a lot of perks - what are some of those perks? Have you ever seen a big situation that just felt wrong, but you felt incapable of changing it? Hear the Word: Acts 6:1-7. Read the entire section. Observation 1. What do you notice or observe about this story? a. What people groups and characters are involved? b. What is the tension? What is the conflict? c. Who was in leadership in this situation? How did they respond? What do they prioritize? d. What resulted? Interpretation 2. Is there a theme among the newly appointed distributors of food? a. (All the names of the appointed are of Greek origin) 3. Why do you suppose the Twelve appointed these people in particular? a. (Greek problems? Lay down power to the Greeks so they can find/employ a Greek solution)
16 4. How might it have felt to be one of the appointed seven? - to be named a leader out of the people group that is being oppressed? Application 5. Who are the marginalized on your team/campus? 6. What power, privilege, or status has God gifted you with as a college athlete? 7. What would it look like for you as a college athlete to lay down that power and privilege for the marginalized? 8. How is this example of the early church inviting us to interact with social injustice? Summary: In this passage, we see the Hellenistic Jews being ignored and left for hunger in this early church community s food distribution, most likely cultural tensions between Hellenistic Jews and Hebraic Jews lie behind this oversight. The Hebraic Jews, who have leadership and power in this situation, have awareness enough to know that God has called them into different responsibilities. In genuine interest for this problem being solved, the Hebraic leadership dissolves their own power in this situation over to the oppressed group, the Hellenists. From there, the Hellenists, who understand the systematic problem more fully, are empowered to create a more full resolution. And what results is God s word spread further, followers multiplied, and even priests became obedient to Christ- hood. For context, for the Hebraic Jews to try to solve the Hellenist Jews problem, might be like hiring a track & field coach to show basketball players what s wrong with their jump shot; they don t fully understand the problem, and therefore, cannot create a full solution. In relation to the racial climate in our nation, this might look like White leadership in our country giving voice and platform to Black leadership to help our country engage with the racial tensions and really implement different policies and perspectives, such as the #BlackLivesMatter movement. People don t like to give up power, status, or privilege, but we can start at smaller scale on our teams and on our campus, and hope that God will do miraculous larger scale work with what we have to offer. What could happen if we respond in a way in which we voluntarily lay down our power, privilege, or status in order to empower a minority voice on our team, or in the athletic community? Active Response/Challenge: Take time this week to pray now, and ask God to show you people on your team or in the athletic department who feel marginalized. Ask them if there are places that they have seen injustice on campus or the team, people mistreated or overlooked on campus or in the athletic department." Those who are the marginalized What will you do to help them feel the love of Jesus? How can you make them feel more welcome on this campus or your team?
DISCIPLESHIP GROWING TOGETHER IN GOD. Antioch Community Church Fort Collins
DISCIPLESHIP GROWING TOGETHER IN GOD Antioch Community Church Fort Collins DISCIPLESHIP GROWING TOGETHER IN GOD Thanks for picking up this discipleship handbook! We re so excited you re interested in participating
More informationMizizi Supplemental Journal Questions and Scripture Readings
Please use these prompts in place of the "Questions for My Journal." (You will find that much of the material in this updated version overlaps with the original.) We have also added a foundational scripture
More informationJesus Invitations Into a Life of Discipleship Part One
Jesus Invitations Into a Life of Discipleship Part One Small Group Study Guide Fall 2012 Sierra Presbyterian Church Compiled by Pastor Mike Griffin You re Invited! Jesus Invitations Into a Life of Discipleship
More informationDISCIPLESHIP GROWING TOGETHER IN GOD. Antioch Community Church Fort Collins
GROWING TOGETHER IN GOD Fort Collins GROWING TOGETHER IN GOD Thanks for picking up this discipleship handbook! We re so excited you re interested in participating in Antioch s vision for discipleship!
More informationLessons From the Flannel Graph 2012 Jesus Feeds 5,000 (or When All You Have Just Isn t Enough) Turn with me to Luke 9 and then to John 6.
Lessons From the Flannel Graph 2012 Jesus Feeds 5,000 (or When All You Have Just Isn t Enough) Turn with me to Luke 9 and then to John 6. Both of these gospel writers give us some details of the miracle
More informationLeadership Playbook. What it takes to WIN as a Leader at Community Church Jolliff Road, Chesapeake, VA community.
Leadership Playbook What it takes to WIN as a Leader at Community Church Thank you Thank you so much for taking the time to review this Leadership Playbook. We believe leadership matters and we do not
More informationAs Remy mentioned I work for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national ministry
Adam J Christian Christmas & Justice Cedarbrook Covenant Church Given 12/16/18 Hello friends, it s great to be back here again. As Remy mentioned I work for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national
More informationgo: global 9.0 Go global. Go on Expedition.
go: global 9.0 go: global 9.0 Go global. Go on Expedition. Go and make disciples of all nations. Jesus Matthew 28:19 (NIV) I am Second groups have started all over America. Now the movement is going global.
More informationNOTES DEFINING A PROPER USE OF THE TRACT Good News and God s Plan for Your Salvation 2004 Church Partnership Evangelism Publications.
NOTES DEFINING A PROPER USE OF THE TRACT Good News and God s Plan for Your Salvation 2004 Church Partnership Evangelism Publications. DIALOGUE EVANGELISM: When using the tract remember that our goal is
More information2017 Appian Media. For permission requests or questions, contact the publisher at: Appian Media.
2017 Appian Media All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may only be reproduced in accordance to the licensing agreement specified at time of purchase and only by the purchaser. It may not be
More informationSpiritual Gifts Discovery Introduction
Spiritual Gifts Discovery Introduction What are Spiritual Gifts? Why do we need to know about them? How will discovering my gifts help me? How will discovering my gifts help my church? Isn t my Pastor
More informationParables of the Kingdom
Parables of the Kingdom Are you in? (Written by Denny Brogan) Study 1 The Seed and the Soils (Mark 4:1-9, 13-20) Study 2 The Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-35) Study 3 The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-34) Study 4
More informationMinistry to the Multitudes: Feeding 5000
We live in a world of people with overwhelming needs. A world filled with people searching for something that helps make sense of it all. How do we respond to those needs around us? Jesus interacted with
More informationParables of the Kingdom
C H R I S T I A N F E L L O W S H I P 1 Parables of the Kingdom Are you in? (Written by Denny Brogan) Study 1 The Seed and the Soils (Mark 4:1-9, 13-20) Study 2 The Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-35) Study
More informationThe Gospel of John Week Nine John 6:7-34. Day One
The Gospel of John Week Nine John 6:7-34 Day One 7 Philip answered him, "Eight months' wages would not buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" 8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother,
More informationSpiritual Gifts Assessment Traders Point Christian Church
Spiritual Gifts Assessment God has given every Christian at least one spiritual gift, and probably more. This questionnaire is designed to help you understand what your spiritual gifts are and how to use
More informationJesus Ministry Example / COB /
Jesus Ministry Example / COB / 10.16.16 Did Jesus have a television ministry? No? A radio ministry? No. Did he write articles and books? No. Did Jesus start a synagogue softball team? No. Did he develop
More informationOPEN DOORS PASTOR S GUIDE READ THIS FIRST FINDING YOUR OPEN DOOR
OPEN DOORS PASTOR S GUIDE READ THIS FIRST FINDING YOUR OPEN DOOR Congratulations on starting an incredible journey in the life of your church. Before you move forward, here are the first steps to maximize
More informationSeeing With Spiritual Eyes. Mark 2:1-12
Seeing With Spiritual Eyes Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2: 1-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 They gathered in such large numbers that there was no
More informationChrist s Sufficiency For My Insufficiency
Christ s Sufficiency For My Insufficiency Mark 6:30-44 Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all that needs to be done in serving the Lord? We live as needy people serving Christ in a needy world. I often
More informationLoving Like Jesus #4 Being Self-Giving
In this current sermon series in Learning to Love Like Jesus, last week we looked at the third aspect and that was being grace-full people, i.e. people filled with God s grace and giving God s grace to
More informationTURNING OUR PROBLEMS INTO OPPORTUNITIES Rev. Lawrence Baldridge August 2, 2009
TURNING OUR PROBLEMS INTO OPPORTUNITIES Rev. Lawrence Baldridge August 2, 2009 Acts 6 1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic
More informationInitial Exegetical Analysis: Sample (created by Christopher T. Holmes)
(created by Christopher T. Holmes) Passage: Matthew 15:21 28 Attend to the Text: Jesus left that place: o The study notes suggest that the location of that place is likely Gennesaret (see Matt 14:34: When
More information6 ~ DISCIPLING, GOD S PLAN FOR KINGDOM GROWTH
6 ~ DISCIPLING, GOD S PLAN FOR KINGDOM GROWTH SUGGESTED READING The Way of the Master by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron Connecting: The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed by Paul Stanley and Robert
More informationBIBLICAL FAITHFULNESS GOSPEL CENTRALITY MISSION
WHY MAKE DISCIPLES? BIBLICAL FAITHFULNESS In what we refer to as The Great Commission, Jesus command is clear. We are called to Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name
More informationLONG HOLLOW BAPTIST CHURCH AUTHENTIC JESUS THE BEGINNING (LUKE 4:14 5:11) SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 DISCUSSION PLAN PREPARATION HIGHLIGHTS
LONG HOLLOW BAPTIST CHURCH AUTHENTIC JESUS THE BEGINNING (LUKE 4:14 5:11) SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 PREPARATION > SPEND THE WEEK READING THROUGH AND STUDYING LUKE 4:14 5:11. Consult the commentary provided and
More informationSBTC Reach Texas Student Lesson
SBTC Reach Texas Student Lesson Who is my Neighbor? Main Passage: Luke 10:25-37 Main Point: A true follower of Jesus is characterized by their compassion towards others. (Bold fonts signify groupings or
More information40 DAYS OF PRAYER. One step closer to Jesus everyday
40 DAYS OF ER One step closer to Jesus everyday I am feeling incredibly blessed to be on this journey with you as Cornerstone s new Lead Pastor. My wife, Julie and I are looking forward to serving alongside
More information7 Words from the Cross When Love Speaks
7 Words from the Cross When Love Speaks THE WORD OF HUMANITY After this, Jesus knew that everything had been completed. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, I am thirsty. There was a jar full
More informationTEAMMATE REDEFINED ANGER MANAGEMENT
TEAMMATE REDEFINED ROMANS 12:9-21 ANGER MANAGEMENT JAMES 1:19-20 & 2 TIMOTHY 2:22-25 MUD PIES OR SOMETHING MORE? 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 WHO S NUMBER ONE? MARK 9:33-37 TEAMMATES: REDEFINED ROMANS 12:9-21
More informationLESSON TITLE: Zacharias and Elizabeth THEME: God makes possible the things that seem impossible. SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:5-25
Devotion NT204 CHILDREN S DEVOTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF: LESSON TITLE: Zacharias and Elizabeth THEME: God makes possible the things that seem impossible. SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:5-25 Dear Parents Welcome to Bible
More informationBreak The Cycle CalvaryBC SW am(O)
Break The Cycle CalvaryBC11.08.15 SW10-15-00am(O) 1 John 3:21-24 NIV: Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep
More informationJesus Miraculous Provision John 6:1-15 July 17, 2016 INTRODUCTION:
Jesus Miraculous Provision John 6:1-15 July 17, 2016 INTRODUCTION: In our series on the miracles of Jesus, we come today to the only miracle that appears in all four Gospels. In the feeding of the five
More informationCONGREGATIONAL VITALITY PROJECT
CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY PROJECT Check-up This simple assessment is designed for congregational leadership to quickly identify strengths and challenges as well as next steps. It should be filled out by
More informationSession Two Capturing God s Vision for Your Life and Ministry
Session Two Capturing God s Vision for Your Life and Ministry 1 Reaching Beyond Session Two Capturing God s Vision for Your Life and Ministry Check each item below after you have discussed it with the
More informationLuke 9 Twelve Are Sent to Preach Read Luke 9:1-11
Luke 9 Twelve Are Sent to Preach Read Luke 9:1-11 1. Jesus called His disciples together (see v. 1). Who does Romans 8:28-30 describe as the called? (See also Ephesians 4:1, 4; Philippians 3:14; 1 Peter
More informationThe Rev. Joann Saylors September 30, 2018 St. Alban s, Austin James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
St. Alban s, Austin James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 Bill Cosby, formerly beloved television star of the 1980s, gets prison time for sexual assault. Leaders on both sides of the political context focus more
More informationThe Relational Discipleship Network. 10 Reasons Every Pastor Needs A Sermon Team made with
The Relational Discipleship Network 10 Reasons Every Pastor Needs A Sermon Team made with Jim Putman Jim Putman is the co-founder and Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho Real Life
More informationPREPARING FOR VICTORY WEEKEND
PREPARING FOR VICTORY WEEKEND PREPARING FOR VICTORY WEEKEND Establish in the Faith PREPARING FOR VICTORY WEEKEND 2004-2017 by Steve Murrell All rights reserved. Published by Every Nation Churches & Ministries
More informationPlease carefully read each statement and select your response by clicking on the item which best represents your view. Thank you.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for taking the time to complete the Catholic High School Adolescent Faith Formation survey. This is an integral part of the Transforming Adolescent Catechesis process your school
More informationSermon Outline February 2, 2014 Difference Makers Moving from Membership to Discipleship Pt. 21 Think Big #2
Sermon Outline February 2, 2014 Difference Makers Moving from Membership to Discipleship Pt. 21 Think Big #2 Reading for Worship Guide John 15: 5-8 Sunday 2/2 Proverbs Ch. 2; John 15: 1-8; Philippians
More informationSermon Transcript May 27, 2018
Sermon Transcript May 27, 2018 Shepherds and Souls What is a Deacon? Acts 6:1-7 This message from the Bible was addressed originally to the people of Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church on May 27, 2018
More informationNoticing Others (25 minutes) Noticing God (40 minutes)
December 2018 Welcome Noticing Others (25 minutes) Say: Welcome to life groups! Opening Prayer Dear God, Thank you for this opportunity for us to gather together today! We ask that your presence would
More information21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God
21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God Day 1: May 4, 2017: Thirsty for God Psalm 63:1: O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as
More information21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God
of past sins, but rather too much pride in what we have already done. We can allow the successes and blessings of the past to lull us into believing that we have already arrived and need not strive toward
More informationMISSIONAL SMALL GROUPS INTRODUCTION ANALYSIS VISION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORSHIP & PRAYER SMALL GROUPS LARGE GROUP NSO EVANGELISM
06 MISSIONAL Missional Small Groups Strategic Evangelism Attractive Quality Large Group God-Directed Vision for the Campus & Fellowship Growth Worship & Concerted Prayer toward the Vision Leadership Development
More informationStanwich Congregational Church Senior Pastor Position Description
Stanwich Congregational Church Senior Pastor Position Description Stanwich Congregational Church is a nondenominational church that draws worshipers from Fairfield County, Connecticut, Westchester County,
More informationFaith and Authority Luke 7:1-10
Faith and Authority Luke 7:1-10 Today we ll continue our sermon series on faith. We re studying seven key passages in the gospels in which Jesus teaches about faith. Our goal is to become people whose
More informationSPIRITUAL GIFTS DISCOVERY TOOL
SPIRITUAL GIFTS DISCOVERY TOOL The following is a list of 85 statements. Before considering these, make sure you have set aside an uninterrupted time of quiet. Begin this time with prayer, and ask the
More informationGoing Deeper: Use the following questions for personal reflection and/or to discuss with family friends and small groups.
Don t Be Such A Hypocrite Part Four: Show Me Your Faith Outline: 1. Favoritism is the opposite of justice. Justice requires equality. 2. Believers must not show favoritism in obedience to the Glorious
More informationGOD. CREATOR Genesis 1-2 (p. 1); Psalm 90 (p. 496) KING Psalm 47; 145 (pp. 472; 524); Revelation 4 (p. 1030)
Plan of Salvation Just as there are physical laws that govern the physical universe, so are there spiritual laws that govern your relationship with God. 1. God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for
More informationThis training was created by Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland, under the leadership of Founding and Senior Pastor James MacDonald.
This training was created by Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland, under the leadership of Founding and Senior Pastor James MacDonald. Copyright 2017 Harvest Bible Chapel. All rights reserved. For additional
More informationAugust 27th Introduction:
August 27th 2006 Introduction: What is the most exciting news you have received in the last month? What is the most exciting news you have ever received? - The Gospel death, burial and resurrection of
More informationI Was Hungry... You Did It to Me directions p. 8. see Reading Summary above discussion guide p. 8
I Was Hungry... Feeding the 5000 John 6:1-14 Level C Ages 11-14 Series Theme: You shall love the Lord your God, and your neighbor as yourself. Lesson Focus: We can help others in natural and spiritual
More informationAspire Bless as You Are-The Gadarene Demoniac Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor Mark 5: 1-20
Aspire Bless as You Are-The Gadarene Demoniac Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor Mark 5: 1-20 Let s jump in once again to Aspire, this series about some of our biggest aspirations. We ve talked about the aspiration
More information07/15/18 Boundaries Learning Our Limits Acts Pastor Douglas Scalise, Brewster Baptist Church
07/15/18 Boundaries Learning Our Limits Acts 6.1-7 Pastor Douglas Scalise, Brewster Baptist Church Mark 1:32-39 That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.
More informationNow teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:2
Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:2 Two:22 Spiritual conversations between two people becoming more like Jesus Two:22 Discipleship
More informationPeek-a-boo faith James 2:14-26
Peek-a-boo faith James 2:14-26 Last week my sermon text ended with one of the greatest declarations expressed anywhere in Scripture when it said: Mercy triumphs over judgment!! And part of why that s such
More informationDeveloping Ministry Skills
Developing Ministry Skills Growing Christian Leaders Series Manual 9 by Duane L. Anderson Developing Ministry Skills Growing Christian Leaders Series Manual 9 Scripture taken from the New King James Version.
More informationMonument of Joy International Kingdom Church
Monument of Joy International Kingdom Church Apostle Zoe El Senior Pastor/Founder Monument of Joy Int l Kingdom Church 3110 Sewells Point Rd. Norfolk, VA 23513 757.858.0078 www.monumentofjoy.org 0 P a
More informationActs of the Apostles: The Church in the World Going Public with the Gospel
Acts of the Apostles: The Church in the World Going Public with the Gospel BACKGROUND AND BIBLICAL WORK Acts of the Apostles is a second generation Christian community response to the God's work in moving
More informationEquipping and Coaching Across the No Place Left Coalition. By Chuck Woods and Carter Cox Missionaries, #NoPlaceLeft Coalition
Equipping and Coaching Across the No Place Left Coalition By Chuck Woods and Carter Cox Missionaries, #NoPlaceLeft Coalition The goal of equipping and coaching across the No Place Left (NPL) coalition
More informationDiscipleshift Jim Putman, Bobby Harrington, Robert Coleman
Discipleshift Jim Putman, Bobby Harrington, Robert Coleman It is becoming painfully evident that getting more people on the rolls has not resulted in a corresponding increase in transformed lives. A plan
More informationPETER AT CORNELIUS HOUSE Acts 10:1-11:18
Key-persons: Peter, Cornelius PETER AT CORNELIUS HOUSE Acts 10:1-11:18 STRUCTURE Key-location: Simon the Tanner s house in Joppa and Cornelius house in Caesarea Key-repetitions: Holy Spirit: the Holy Spirit
More informationEVERY CHURCH. EVERY PERSON. EVERY PLACE
1 Saturate cultivates and curates resources from across the Church for equipping everyday people, leaders, and pastors to be disciples who make disciples in the everyday stuff of life. We ve condensed
More informationAs your group time begins, use this section to help get the conversation going.
HOW TO STAND FIRM IN THE FACE OF TRIALS James 1:5-12 GETTING STARTED As your group time begins, use this section to help get the conversation going. What is the last major lesson you learned in life? What
More informationText: Acts 6:1-7 Title: Unstoppable Ministry
Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: Unstoppable Ministry Open your Bibles to Acts 6:1. Tonight is our Evening of Prayer and Praise where our church gets down to serious praying and we want to pray for you. Later in
More informationA Biblical Perspective on Missions Support Raising
4445 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604 949.786.9627 A Biblical Perspective on Missions Support Raising Biblical Basis and Attitudes Undoubtedly, personal attitude is the biggest determining factor in successful
More informationMinistry Plan
Ministry Plan 2017-18 FROM THE ELDERS Dear Soma family, As I reflect on the last five years, I am truly in awe of God s goodness and faithfulness to his promise that He will build his church (Matt 16:18).
More informationgo: local 8.0 Make Jesus famous in your local community
go: local 8.0 go: local 8.0 Make Jesus famous in your local community You will be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. - Jesus, Acts 1:8 (NIV) Go local.
More informationMotivating Asian Americans to Obey Jesus Mako Nagasawa, Sep. 2001
Motivating Asian Americans to Obey Jesus Mako Nagasawa, Sep. 2001 Introduction: An Analogy If someone were to ask me why I love my wife, I could offer various reasons, and each one would promote a particular
More informationtable of contents Adult Sunday School Playbook
Adult Sunday School Playbook table of contents Church Vision... 2-3 Sunday School Leadership Introduction... 4-5 Sunday School Mission... 6-7 The Vision of the Church is the Mission of the Sunday School
More informationThe Holy Spirit s Leading in Evangelism (Acts 8:26-40) Notes: Week Sixteen
The Holy Spirit s Leading in Evangelism () Notes: Week Sixteen Philip and the Ethiopian (NIV) 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, Go south to the road the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem
More informationCampus Huddle Leadership Guide
Campus Huddle Leadership Guide To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches. To present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and
More informationSeeing Value where others Don t
Seeing Value where others Don t 3.25.18 Mark 5:1 20 (NIV) Message 21 Mark Series 5 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit
More information21 DAYS OF PRAYER IS FOR YOU!
21 DAYS OF IS FOR YOU! If you sense God has more for your life, 21 Days of Prayer is a great place to start believing Him for all that He has for you. As you practice seeking Him first, He will move on
More informationHow Important is Baptism, the Supper, and Church Membership?
How Important is Baptism, the Supper, and Church Membership? July 17, 2016 Steve DeWitt As you can see from the sermon title, our topics today are baptism, the Lord s Supper, and church membership. Why
More information52. The Gospel of John 6:10-14
52. The Gospel of John 6:10-14 With God Nothing is Impossible Pt. 2 (12/2/18) As we come to John chapter six, we see Jesus perform a miracle the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four gospels. Now,
More informationFeatures. Shine Br igh for Jesus! 500+ Line-Art Illustrations to Color (including over 75 all-new designs)
CREATED FOR AGES 8 & UP! Features 500+ Line-Art Illustrations to Color (including over 75 all-new designs) 300+ Devotional Readings Written Just for Girls by Author Carolyn Larsen Wide Margins for Creative
More informationThe Holy Spirit Breaks Down Barriers
The Holy Spirit Breaks Down Barriers BIBLE PASSAGE Acts 10-11 (Peter and Cornelius- Gospel to the Gentiles) REMEMBER VERSE Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you
More informationAwed by Jesus Humility February 24, 2019
Last week in our current series, Living in Awe of Jesus, we focused on Living in Awe of Jesus Power. And we discovered that Jesus demonstrated his power and control over various diseases, Satan and his
More informationLuke 9:10-17 An Unexpected Feast
Luke 9:10-17 An Unexpected Feast If there is one thing the unbelieving man on the street knows about Jesus, is that they know He did miracles. That ought not to surprise us, for there are more than three
More informationIwas sad last week when the
Sermons from Vienna Presbyterian Church March 7, 2010 What Transformation Looks Like The Rev. Glenda Simpkins Hoffman Colossians 3:12-17 Sermon Series: Journey of Transformation Eternal life is a qualitative
More informationNow when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. And a certain centurion s
International Sunday School Lesson Study Notes April 3, 2014 Lesson Text: Luke 7:1-10 Lesson Title: Healing Faith Introduction By the fall of 29 A.D., Jesus Galilean ministry had begun and was gaining
More informationSermon November 11, 2018 Chris Osborne. Verses Covered Ephesians 1:19 & 20 2 Corinthians 12:8 John 1:5
Sermon November 11, 2018 Chris Osborne Verses Covered Ephesians 1:19 & 20 2 Corinthians 12:8 John 1:5 So while you were praying, there was no pulpit here. And it suddenly appeared. Well you know. The power
More informationThe Methods of Training Used by Jesus and Their Applicability Today
The Methods of Training Used by Jesus and Their Applicability Today Introduction I have been using Coleman s The Master Plan of Evangelism for many years, as a guide when I mentor others and as a tool
More informationIn Spirit and Truth John 4:16-26 Sermon Pastor Joe Davis Union Baptist Church July 22, 2018
In Spirit and Truth John 4:16-26 Sermon Pastor Joe Davis Union Baptist Church July 22, 2018 I. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT Turn with me in your Bibles, if you would, to John chapter 4. We ll be studying verses
More informationLesson Text. Matthew 25:31 46 (NIV) Power Hour Lesson Summary for December 30, 2018
Text 25:31 46 (NIV) 31 When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the
More informationLife Change: Change that Leads to Freedom Mark 5:1-20
Life Change: Change that Leads to Freedom Mark 5:1-20 *Dog in a Cage For Christmas this year, Santa brought us a puppy. Puppies are cute, but at the same time, they re a lot of work; barking in the middle
More informationThe significance of Baptism
The significance of Baptism Pastor Tim Melton As we look back through ancient history we find many religions that had different ceremonies for cleansing, some even similar to baptism. For some it was a
More informationOur Kingdom Identity John 17:20-26
Building Wholehearted Disciples of Jesus Our Kingdom Identity John 17:20-26 Teacher: Ryan Styre Series: Kingdom Identity Topic: Our Kingdom Identity Lost and Restored Description: Adam, the first man and
More informationPASTORS WORKSHOPS GUIDELINES MANUAL SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PASTORS WORKSHOPS TO HELP ASSIST PASTORS AND LEADERS IN RUNNING WORKSHOPS
PASTORS WORKSHOPS GUIDELINES MANUAL SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PASTORS WORKSHOPS TO HELP ASSIST PASTORS AND LEADERS IN RUNNING WORKSHOPS Notes compiled by: Conrad Fenton Covering Church: Church of Hope Inc.
More informationJesus process for discipling his followers:
Follow Me Jesus process for discipling his followers: in ME ME ME through ME about ME Phase Two of Jesus discipleship ministry could be described as: Come & Follow Me In Phase Two Jesus challenged his
More informationDISCIPLESHIP strategy
DISCIPLESHIP strategy How will Bethel be and make disciples of those we are reaching in our community? Executive Summary As we reach people in our community, we will make disciples of them primarily through
More informationCALLED TO HOLINESS AND MISSION: PASTORAL PLANNING IN THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON SHORT FORM
CALLED TO HOLINESS AND MISSION: PASTORAL PLANNING IN THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON SHORT FORM The call to mission derives, of its nature, from the call to holiness.the universal call to holiness is closely linked
More informationIn your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6
Text (NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy
More informationCore Value Assessment
Core Value Assessment This assessment is designed to help you determine how those in your ministry live out the values that have become a part of Yosemite Church. It is not an assessment of other churches
More informationWALKING AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS
WALKING AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS A nine-day journey exploring what it means to be a disciple of Jesus at WLC DAY 1: SEEING GOD S VISION 2. Day 1 - Seeing God s Vision But I said to them You know very well
More informationThe Christian Arsenal
PHILIPPIANS 2:12-30 Last week, we saw in the first eleven verses of Philippians 2 that Paul told us that the Lord Jesus Christ emptied Himself and took on the form of a bondservant and was made in the
More informationState of the Church Address New Life Assembly April 3, Corinthians 4:7-12, 16-18
State of the Church Address New Life Assembly April 3, 2011 2 Corinthians 4:7-12, 16-18 Main Sermon Idea: While we are here, let us do the work of God set before us with everything in us! Introduction
More information