Testimony: A president of a Christian organization explained this scripture this way saying “Where do all gifts come from? Who made your brain? What makes your heart beat every second?” How can we boast of even the tinniest things when God has given us all things? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: What areas of your life does pride creep into? How do you give all glory to God for what He has done in your life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom (Proverbs 11:2) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Give me discernment to see how pride tries to slip into my life and my words, making me boast. I desire to be humble … [Read more…]
Testimony: The apostle Paul is a good example of this scripture. He was constantly persecuted from city to city as told in the Book of Acts. More than forty men even made a pact not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. However, the Lord also delivered Paul safely out of that situation. … [Read more…]
Discussion: When darkness surrounds you and evil work comes against you, how do you focus on God to get the victory? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever (2 Timothy 4:18) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I believe this promise which says you shall deliver … [Read more…]
Testimony: A newspaper advertisement designer, who was 40 years old at the time, was challenged to attend church. He had never attended any church before so he took up and challenge and went. At this church he committed his life to Jesus. After his conversion to Christ, he started diligently reading a proverb and five … [Read more…]
Discussion: When you worship, do you sing songs about Jesus or do you sing songs to Jesus? How do you picture God receiving your worship while you are singing songs to Him? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord (Ephesians 5:19) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let my soul sing worship songs to you all the day long and let my spirit … [Read more…]
Testimony: A teenager questioned if Jesus was real and went to God in prayer and said: “Jesus, if you are real, reveal yourself to me!” She said she sensed Jesus revealing Himself to her and she committed her life to Him. She has been on fire for God ever since. Click On This Link For … [Read more…]
Discussion: Do you seek God’s advice first before asking for others’ opinions? How do you find God? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me (Proverbs 8:17) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I love you and I want to seek you diligently. I thank you that you are always ready to hear me … [Read more…]
Testimony: One evangelist and his team hold many crusades in Africa. During his outdoor meetings he preaches to thousands. Even witch doctors are hearing the gospel and committing their lives to Christ. In some of these meetings he has a metal furnace to burn things, and he instructs those former witch doctors to burn their … [Read more…]
Discussion: What works of the devil do you want destroyed? Do you pray the blood of Jesus daily over your family for protection? How can you learn more about the power of prayer in Jesus’ name? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, One of the reasons Jesus came to the earth was to destroy the works of the devil. … [Read more…]
Testimony: Many high schools teach “safe sex” to their students, but the underlying message to the students is that it is time to start having sex, just do it safely. I was excited to hear about some students of some high schools promoting “No sex till marriage.” These Christians were a great light to their … [Read more…]
Discussion: How are you teaching and advising school age young men and women about sex? How does one guard against sex outside marriage? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul (Proverbs 6:32) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am seeing the seriousness of the sin of adultery as it destroys the soul. Give me strength to … [Read more…]
Testimony: A man said that as a six year old boy, he started reading the Bible each night. He said this habit of reading scripture helped keep him pure from sexual relationships as a teenager. When he was tempted, he would be able to look ahead at the future and see how this sin would … [Read more…]
Discussion: In what ways do pornography, sex outside marriage and lustful thoughts destroy people? What areas in your life need cleaning up? How can you get young children to read the Bible on their own every day? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life (Proverbs 6:26) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me be on guard with my eyes to see the … [Read more…]
Testimony: A body builder, who was saved and delivered from drugs, got hold of this scripture and has become a Christian leader praying for people to become free from addictions. A man who had been an alcoholic for seventeen years, came to this leader’s home for prayer. The body builder had trained his children in … [Read more…]
Discussion: Are you ready to receive God’s gifts to pray for people? Are you ready to live a life of prayer and obedience? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease (Matthew 10:1) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, This is a … [Read more…]
Testimony: When I was going through a trying time in my life, a man prayed for me and said “God’s hand is on your life.” This helped me picture God’s hand on my head. I also thought about this scripture. God looks after the birds of the air so surely He looks after me. I … [Read more…]
Discussion: Does God seem distant to you? Can you see Him watching over you? How does that help your faith? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings (Proverbs 5:21) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are watching all my ways. There is nothing hidden from you. Please direct my ways in your … [Read more…]
Testimony: I committed my life to Jesus and wanted to mature in my walk with Him. As the years passed, He showed me that my compassion for others needed to grow. It was easy to love the lovable but what about those people who would always needle me, who were all set to get into … [Read more…]
Discussion: Are there people in your life who are hard to love? How can you pray for them? How can you understand them better? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment (Philippians 1:9) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let my love increase more and more in knowledge and in your point of view. Thank you … [Read more…]
Testimony: One Christian said he wanted to burn brighter and brighter each day he was alive for Jesus. That thought blessed me as it got me thinking about always growing in the call God has for our lives which also enlightens our path. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: How have you advanced in your spiritual walk with Jesus from one year ago? What plans do you have to keep you continually growing in your relationship with Jesus? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day (Proverbs 4:18) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, My path is as the shining light. Let me shine for you brighter and brighter every … [Read more…]
Testimony: A Bible teacher taught on discernment one day. He explained that thoughts come from three sources: 1. God, 2. the devil and 3. Self (you can generate your own thoughts or hear what others say.) This scripture can be used to analyze your thought life and immediately discern the source of a thought when … [Read more…]
Discussion: How quickly do you discern thoughts that are not from God? Do you let movies, TV and magazines produce thoughts that are ungodly and rob your faith? Read Hebrews 4:12 and discuss it with your group. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) (Scripture taken from … [Read more…]
Testimony: I have had many poor people ask me for money. Some want money for food and some want money to promote their bad habits. Each time I give to the poor, there is an opportunity to share Jesus with them. For many, it was wiser to give them food rather than money as many … [Read more…]
Discussion: When you give to the poor, how can you benefit their lives spiritually? How can you instill confidence in them that they can make money for themselves as God wants them to work so that they can give to others? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it (Proverbs 3:27) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me act like you do by giving to those in need as you … [Read more…]
Testimony: A student did not want to forget God’s Word so he started memorizing scripture. He wrote out passages from scripture on small cards and reviewed them over and over. This helped build faith in his life as the scriptures were so ingrained in him that he would use them to help make all his … [Read more…]