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Discussion Guide: A Snowball In Hell (Aug 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM) - OPEN: Share a decision you made years ago that has had a big ramification in your life? It could be a good or bad decision. DIG: Read Romans 1:18-32 This is probably the most descriptive passage in the Bible on...
Discussion Guide: Portable Temples (Aug 17, 2008 at 5:31 PM) - Portable Temples :: Open: What is your least favorite environment to be in on a regular basis? Dig: Read Luke 10:1-11 :: Why does Jesus send out the disciples two-by-two? What are they looking for?...
DISCUSSION GUIDE :: CHANGING THE PERCEPTION (Aug 11, 2008 at 8:51 PM) - OPEN: Share a time when you had the wrong perception about someone, even someone in this group! What changed your perception? REVIEW: Negative Perceptions that young Americans have of Christians...
Discussion Guide: Why Did She Do That? (Aug 5, 2008 at 8:21 PM) - Class Handout Discussion Guide | "Why Did She Do That?" | Purpose: To help you class understand exactly what Jesus did for us. Passage: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9...
Discussion Guide: RE-Present Jesus (Jul 18, 2008 at 12:52 PM) - Discussion Guide: RE-Present Jesus:: OPEN: In your estimation, how has the church come to have such a bad image that it can be said about young generations of Americans, "they like Jesus, but not the church"? What has created such disconnect in people's minds between church and Jesus? DIG: GOD'S IDEAL: THE CHURCH IS...
DISCUSSION GUIDE: SEX AND THE CITY OF GOD (Jun 27, 2008 at 7:04 PM) - DISCUSSION GUIDE: SEX AND THE CITY OF GOD | OPEN: When you were growing up where did you get your sex education? DIG: Read the following passages and discuss God's view on sex...
DISCUSSION GUIDE: THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE! (Jun 23, 2008 at 1:14 PM) - OPEN: Share a story from your life in which someone has said to you or you have said to them in so many words "this is going to have to change". DIG: Read Colossians 3:1-14· What changed when these people became Christians? What still needs to change? Have you experienced...
DISCUSSION GUIDE: THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON (PRODIGAL) (Jun 13, 2008 at 12:22 PM) - Discussion Guide: The parable of the lost son (prodigal) | OPEN: Share a favorite story about how your Dad provided for you. OR share about someone who has been a "Father figure" in your life. DIG: Read Luke 15:11-32 | 1. Why do you think the Prodigal Son decided to...
Discussion Guide: A Father's Day Devotional (Jun 3, 2008 at 3:06 PM) - This will be a great opening for your Father’s Day Sunday school class Also, have your students answer the questions at the end. ~~A Father's Day Devotional~~ A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they...
DISCUSSION GUIDE: Build A Memorial (May 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM) - OPEN: What has been the most meaningful memorial you have visited? Why? What was the purpose of that memorial? DIG: Read Revelation 2:1-7. What do you know about the church at Ephesus (see Acts 19)? What was its beginning like...
Discussion Guide: Focused on a Mission (May 12, 2008 at 12:49 PM) - OPEN: If someone watched you for one week what would they say you are the most focused on? DIG: What does the word "mission" mean to you? What was Jesus’ mission? (Matt. 5:17; Mark 1:38; Jon 6:38; John 10:10) What does Jesus’ mission teach...
Discussion Guide: VICTORY OVER WORRY (May 1, 2008 at 8:48 AM) - OPEN: Read Philippians 4:1-3 and reflect on what is happening with Paul and this church. What could Paul be worrying about? What may have made the Philippians anxious?
DIG: Read Philippians 4:4-13 DISCUSS THE FOUR STEPS TO VICTORY OVER WORRY...
Discussion Guide: EXCEPTIONAL JOY IN GOD’S FAMILY (Apr 23, 2008 at 1:31 PM) - OPEN: How have people added to and taken away from your joy this past week? DIG: Read Philippians 2:1-11 Reading between the lines, what was wrong with the church in Philippi? Put Paul’s heart felt challenge in verses one and two in your own words?
What does it mean to...
Discussion Guide: WHAT REALLY MATTERS (Apr 23, 2008 at 12:15 PM) - OPEN: How has the 21 DAY COMPLAINT FREE challenge gone for you? What have you learned?
DIG: Read Philippians 3:1-9 (a) How could Paul rejoice in the Lord and not...
Discussion Guide: JOY DESPITE CIRCUMSTANCES (Apr 8, 2008 at 1:55 PM) - OPEN: What is the closest you have come to facing death? What was your reaction?
DIG: Read Philippians 1:12-26 What attitude do you see in Paul that amazes you?
How does Paul view his imprisonment? What has happened as a result of...
Meet Judas (Mar 19, 2008 at 8:47 AM) - OPEN: Have you ever been betrayed by a friend? What did it feel like? DIG: Looking back on Judas' life (these are not right or wrong answers) Do you think Judas had sinister motives from the beginning of his relationship with Jesus? Do you think Judas really had a...
A Love that Lasts (Mar 18, 2008 at 10:44 AM) - OPEN: Describe someone in your life who exemplifies unfailing love.DIG: Read I Corinthians 13:4-7 Which of these descriptions of love do you find most challenging to live out? Does this list overwhelm you (we've spent 9 weeks talking about it)? How?
Do you ever find your love...
Discussion Guide: WHEN EVERYONE PLAYS THEIR POSITION (Mar 11, 2008 at 1:45 PM) - OPEN: What successful team or organization have you been a part of or witnessed, where everyone played their position well? DIG: Read Acts 6:1-7
• Given Acts 2:44-45 and 4:32, how could the widows be neglected? What potential problems could this...
Discussion Guide: Belong To a Family (Mar 4, 2008 at 1:18 PM) - OPEN: When have you experienced "crowded loneliness"? A time when you were surrounded by people, but felt friendless. What was it like? DIG: Loneliness
What factors are contributing to loneliness becoming such a big problem in our culture? How is our culture different than previous cultures here in America or...
To Know Him By Name (Feb 26, 2008 at 11:35 AM) - OPEN: What’s the biggest test you’ve taken? How did you handle the pressure? DIG: Read Genesis 22:1-19 In verse 2, what is God emphasizing as he describes...
