Discussion For Sunday, December 25, 2011
Discussion: How are you celebrating Jesus’ birthday? What present can you offer Him? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: How are you celebrating Jesus’ birthday? What present can you offer Him? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, You love … [Read more…]
Testimony: Many Christians today live in safe environments where their lives are not threatened on a daily basis. I spent a lot of time at Bible College with a man from Bagdad, Iraq. He became a Christian during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. He told me what it is like to live in … [Read more…]
Discussion: How would your walk with Jesus be different if you were in a country that was very hostile towards Christianity? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask that you will prepare me in advance if you call me to lay down my life. Thank … [Read more…]
Testimony: One leader said “Why should anyone hear the Gospel twice before someone has heard it once.” Too many churches are so inwardly focused they never share the good news with new people. I am blessed to see how God has used missionaries in places like South Korea that was mostly Buddhist and now has … [Read more…]
Discussion: This scripture is considered the great commission. What part do you play in the great commission? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world (Matthew 28:19-20) (Scripture taken … [Read more…]
Testimony: I love to talk about heaven. Although the Bible does not have much explanation about the details of heaven, this scripture does give us some insight. When people talk about heaven I find everyone’s faith is ignited. Why should we wait until we are dying to talk about heaven? Click On This Link For … [Read more…]
Discussion: Describe your thoughts of what heaven is like? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be … [Read more…]
Testimony: I was so blessed to hear the headquarters of one Christian denomination was going over to the headquarters of another Christian denomination to build unity and show humility. Most people do not understand this scripture, but when it is accomplished, pride is destroyed and a new friendship is born out of servanthood. Click On … [Read more…]
Discussion: What humbling task can you do to serve another Christian and build unity? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet (John 13:14) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me remember this act, the lowest humbling job, that you did for others. Teach me love … [Read more…]
Testimony: In today’s fast paced society, our prayer life can be ineffective as our minds race around with different thoughts. I have to pray for a long while before my thoughts quiet down and I can be still before God. I have made the mistake of answering my phone in the middle of my prayer … [Read more…]
Discussion: How long do you have to pray before your mind becomes quiet? How do you sense God’s presence during prayer? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Be still, and know that I am God (Psalms 46:10) (Psalms 46:10) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, After I study your Word and pray, let me be still and know your peace. Give me discernment of your thoughts, for I want to be … [Read more…]
Testimony: A worship leader wrote a song about Jesus giving His life for us. These lyrics revealed: Jesus being spat upon, struck in the face, mocked and crowned with thorns. The song goes on to tell about the lashes ripping open His back, the nails driven through His hands and feet, and the agony of … [Read more…]
Discussion: When you take communion, do you think of all the pain that Jesus suffered for you? How does the crucifixion affect your walk with God? How does the resurrection of Jesus bring you comfort and joy? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep (John 10:11) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for Jesus the Good Shepherd, that even if I was the only one in the whole world, Jesus would still … [Read more…]
Testimony: One Christian had a vision of unity. The vision had each member of the Christian team coming from a different Catholic and Protestant denomination. The denomination name was on the back of each sweater. Jesus was the captain of the Christian team and said “I have already won the victory for you on the … [Read more…]
Discussion: Do you get caught in inter-denominational arguments? How can you appreciate the different Christian denominations more and build unity with your teammates? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment (1 Corinthians 1:10) (Scripture taken from the King … [Read more…]
Testimony: One Bible teacher spoke on the gift of tongues, interpretation and prophecy. The teacher explained that these words from God are not generated in your head but are from the Spirit of God talking to your spirit. Young Christians often can not distinguish between their own thoughts and God’s thoughts as they have not … [Read more…]
Discussion: How do you distinguish between your thoughts and God’s leading? Can strong emotions, selfishness or sin distort the way you hear God? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water (John 7:38) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I now let the Holy Spirit flow out of my inner being as rivers of living … [Read more…]
Testimony: In recent days there has been more teaching on prayer and intercession as people are learning to pray in the Holy Spirit. This type of prayer is very powerful as some churches started to pray and intercede for their city to stop the gang violence and crime and to bring the power of God … [Read more…]
Discussion: How do you receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit with tongues as a prayer language? How often should you pray in the Spirit? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (Romans 8:26) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me learn … [Read more…]
Testimony: God spoke to a salesman and called him to Bible College. He had been with a big firm for seven years and was one of the company’s top salesmen. This man wanted God’s work and witness to be continued at this company. He set up a meeting with five other Christians where he worked, … [Read more…]
Discussion: When you leave a place, did you feel you accomplished all God wanted you to do there? What unfinished work do you feel you can still do? What work for God can you do in your current location? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work (John 4:34) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me do the work that you have called me to do and say ‘It is finished’ at each … [Read more…]
Testimony: This scripture is helpful for choirs and musicians as many of them get over anxious, making sure every note is in tune and played correctly. This self centeredness makes it hard for people to spontaneously bow their knee to Jesus during worship because they are more concerned what other think than what Jesus thinks. … [Read more…]
Discussion: How can you worship God in your home more? What does it mean to worship God in spirit and in truth? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him (John 4:23) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are seeking all over this world for … [Read more…]
Testimony: The Bible says that Christians are the sons and daughters of God. Then when a Christian man marries a Christian woman, he is to look after one of God’s daughters. Likewise the wife is to look after one of God’s sons. This brings in a new depth to their marriage. Click On This Link … [Read more…]
Discussion: How does your relationship with God get better if Jesus calls you His beloved son or His beloved daughter? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ (Galatians 4:7) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Although I always want to have a servant’s heart and a servant attitude towards you, … [Read more…]
Testimony: This scripture says Jesus came full of grace and truth. The Holy Spirit came on Jesus and also on people in the book of Acts where it is written that some of the disciples were full of the Holy Spirit. Today I find all Christians, including myself, need refilling. We need to attend a … [Read more…]
Discussion: Do you ask God to refill you with His love and power? Are you so full of God’s anointing of the Holy Spirit that it spills out over others? How often do you need God’s power or do you feel self sufficient? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .