Discussion For Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Discussion: How does hypocrisy destroy the church? How does one become on-fire for God? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: How does hypocrisy destroy the church? How does one become on-fire for God? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth (Revelation 3:16) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I now see why you would spew out luke-warm Christians. It is because they set a bad … [Read more…]
Testimony: A computer programmer prays this scripture to help keep his thoughts pure. The enemy tries to tempt this person with thoughts of lust; however, he rebukes those thoughts and focuses on the Word of God. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: Do some TV shows, movies and magazines negatively influence your thoughts about God? How can you clean up your thought life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established (Proverbs 16:3) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I commit my works unto you and you will establish my thoughts according to this scripture. Thank you for helping me. In Jesus’ name … [Read more…]
Testimony: Some close friends made a list of attitudes to work on before they got married. They had excellent marriage counseling and that helped them control the anger, frustration and irritations that pop up in marriage. They made a point of never going to bed at night angry. Their marriage is so strong now that … [Read more…]
Discussion: Do you let anger continue for more than one day? How do you control frustration and irritation? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil (Ephesians 4:26-27) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Don’t let me go to bed in anger. Let me quickly forgive all people as … [Read more…]
Testimony: I took a course on the roots of anger. The speaker explained that so much of anger is developed in the childhood years through various circumstances. The course taught me that many people carry hurts for years and when these hurts flair up, they get so angry that they cannot control their anger nor … [Read more…]
Discussion: What hurts do you have that trigger anger in your life? How can you control your anger? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city (Proverbs 16:32) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to never shoot off my mouth in anger or frustration. Take … [Read more…]
Testimony: As Bible College students, we were taught to quote chapter and verse when we teach others as the Holy Spirit speaks to people through the Bible. By teaching this way, God’s Word would go forth with power and accomplish great things. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: When you pray, do you pray in line with the scriptures? How do you see God’s power work in the scriptures you pray? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it (Isaiah 55:11) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: … [Read more…]
Testimony: We would often go out two by two into the streets and neighborhoods to share Jesus. Most of the time we shared with people in their homes. One afternoon I came across about 10 tough guys. Fear and intimidation tried to get me to walk away and be quiet. However I took courage and … [Read more…]
Discussion: What things has God put on your heart that require courage? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee (Deuteronomy 31:6) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Why … [Read more…]
Testimony: Two close friends who are now married, wrote their prayer requests in their journals in their single years. They would pray for their future and write down their thoughts. When God brought them together in marriage, they learned what was in each other’s journals. As they looked at the dates of the entries, they … [Read more…]
Discussion: God delivers us from all our fears, but we forget these victories sometimes. How do you remember God’s victories in your life? Do you journal your victories and go over the journal at a time of discouragement? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears (Psalms 34:4) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I seek you Lord and I thank you for delivering me from all fear for I know fear is from the … [Read more…]
Testimony: One lady got upset when someone told her that Jesus is the only access to eternal life. She thought her good works would be enough to get her into heaven. When challenged to accept Jesus into her life, she did so, and started Bible studies in her home. People that study the Bible realize … [Read more…]
Discussion: How are you challenging self-righteous people to read the Bible? How are sins forgiven? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Other religions think they are right but they have been taught only the … [Read more…]
Testimony: Many people struggle with parts of the Bible because they let human reasoning take over instead of faith. These people have never understood what real prophecy is and how God speaks. If they would seek God with all their hearts and ask God to talk to them, they would quickly discover the Bible is … [Read more…]
Discussion: How did Moses receive the ten commandments? Do you apply all scripture in your life or only the parts you believe? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you that every word in the Bible was inspired by you so … [Read more…]
Testimony: A couple was asked by God to start a Christian TV station which was a huge step of faith. They needed all the donations to arrive by the end of the month or else the deal would be cancelled. During the last week hardly any money came in. On the last day of the … [Read more…]
Discussion: How often do you come boldly to the throne of God, by the blood of Jesus, to ask for things? What things would you ask for? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come boldly before your throne, by the blood of Jesus Christ … [Read more…]
Testimony: A woman of great faith said you have to constantly examine your heart. She called it a ‘Heart Check Up’ to make sure you are on the right path and doing God’s will. This checkup was to look for things such as envy, jealousy, pride, selfishness, and wrong motives and to have God search … [Read more…]
Discussion: Do a heart checkup on yourself right now and discuss any situations you sense that are troubling you. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting (Psalms 139:23-24) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please check my heart and … [Read more…]
Testimony: A president prays for wisdom and knowledge from God constantly. He tries his best to obey God in everything God asks Him to do. God has blessed his home tremendously even though it is a small home (compared to what he can afford). Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: What is wisdom from God? What is knowledge from God? Can you give an example of some wisdom or knowledge God gave you? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches (Proverbs 24:3-4) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask for wisdom, understanding and knowledge to build precious … [Read more…]
Testimony: I attended church for many years before I found out what spiritual warfare was in the Bible. I was leading one meeting when a church leader joined us. As I spoke about each event, everyone seemed confused and asked me to repeat things several times. I looked at the church leader as if to … [Read more…]
Discussion: How do you discern against confusion? How often do you pray for God’s help in decision making? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I command all confusion to leave my mind and I pray for your perfect peace so that my mind may have perfect peace 7 … [Read more…]
Testimony: A church leader talked much about the Holiness of God and to revere God with holy fear. I had never been taught on the holiness of God but only the love of God, so at first I thought he was out of balance with too much talk of holiness. Later, I discovered that I … [Read more…]
Discussion: How do you picture yourself standing before the Father in heaven? How important is worship to God in your life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .