Discussion For Sunday, May 20, 2012
Discussion: What vision do you have for your life, your family, your work or your business? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: What vision do you have for your life, your family, your work or your business? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear (Hebrews 11:3) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am seeing now that I create the … [Read more…]
Testimony: A young boy, raised by a single mother with a small income, asked God, during a church service, for a financial miracle since it was his birthday. At the end of the service, the church leadership decided to give the boy some money not knowing it was his birthday nor knowing the prayer he … [Read more…]
Discussion: What great things are you calling on God to show you? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not (Jeremiah 33:3) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I call unto you to show me great and mighty things that are beyond my knowledge. Remind … [Read more…]
Testimony: The early disciples in the Book of Acts had such a passion and love for the Lord that they were willing to sacrifice their lives for Jesus. They were so full of God’s love that in Acts 5:40-42, after they were beaten, they rejoiced in that they were worthy to suffer shame for the … [Read more…]
Discussion: How much do you think God loves you? As you meditate on the fact that the same love the Father has for Jesus is in you, how does that make you feel? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: That the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them (John 17:26) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, This scripture says that the same love that you had for Jesus is present within us and Jesus is in … [Read more…]
Testimony: A factory worker was terribly upset with the news of his brother going through a divorce. He didn’t know how to act or what to say in this situation for his brother was not following the Lord, nor would he heed any Christian advice. He felt this scripture say to him that he was … [Read more…]
Discussion: Have you been tempted to criticize a friend of family member for their moral actions when they really needed you? How are you building stronger family relationships? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me love at all times and especially help my family in times of need no matter how hard it might be to … [Read more…]
Testimony: A missionary couple went to another country to work for God. The natives were hostile and killed the husband. The wife continued the work for God and was able to forgive them for killing her husband. This supernatural love and forgiveness working through this woman brought a mighty revival. The man who killed her … [Read more…]
Discussion: How do you love the unlovable? Do you have a prickly person in your life that God is calling you to love and reach out to? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love (1 John 4:7-8) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let … [Read more…]
Testimony: I became a Christian shortly before I joined a large corporation. I never told anyone I was a Christian at work since I was more concerned about my career than anything else. I was scared to share Jesus with my fellow workers as I thought they would label me as a religious fanatic. I … [Read more…]
Discussion: How bold are you for Jesus? Does self reputation precede God’s reputation? How does one become more bold to share the gospel? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: But the righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, You love boldness and I pray for more boldness to stand up for you, and remain immovable in my faith when the storms of life come. In Jesus’ … [Read more…]
Testimony: A Bible teacher shared that everyone has been given a gift (or talent) from God, whether it be cooking, hospitality, playing musical instruments, singing, having leadership capability or having a way with children. This teacher went on to say that most people do not really know what their gift is and most of those … [Read more…]
Discussion: Where do your talents lie? How could you use these talents to further God’s Kingdom? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men (Proverbs 18:16) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have given each one of us a special gift. Let me pray and know what my gift is, so that I can … [Read more…]
Testimony: A man that owned many businesses humbled himself and took food to the poor and those living in the city dump. He did that for 7 years and then God blessed him by giving him a world wide ministry and finances to provide meals for the poor. Click On This Link For More Information: … [Read more…]
Discussion: Do you have pride in any areas of your life? Are you comfortable around a lower social class than yourself? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time (1 Peter 5:6) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me realize that you are the one that has given me my life with all my abilities … [Read more…]
Testimony: So many times in scripture the Bible says that Jesus had compassion for people before He performed miracles. His love preceded the faith that performed the miracle. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion: What is your definition of compassion? Do you have God’s compassion working in you and in your faith? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: But faith which worketh by love. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (Galatians 5:6-7) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never be too abrasive with my speech regarding faith or the scriptures but … [Read more…]
Testimony: A century ago, a Christian doctor was called by God to Africa to do missionary work. This doctor believed in God’s power to heal and protect him. When he arrived in Africa, a plague was killing many people. He demonstrated to the medics God’s power by putting a live sample of the plague bacteria … [Read more…]
Discussion: How much faith do you have in this scripture? How do you make the Lord your habitation? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling (Psalms 91:9-10) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to dwell with you … [Read more…]
Testimony: A church leader and his wife pray over their taxes and ask God to bless them and to bless the country with their tax money. This was new to me as I had heard most people grumble and complain about taxes. I have watched this couple for close to a decade and because of … [Read more…]
Discussion: What is your attitude towards paying taxes? What is your attitude towards obeying the authorities God has put over you? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s (Matthew 22:21) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me pay my taxes and all the amounts legally due to the authorities over me. Let me set … [Read more…]
Holy Bible Scripture: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Galatians 6:9) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask for more grace and endurance to keep on with the work you have for … [Read more…]
Discussion: What are some of the things that make enduring easier? In what ways do other people encourage you or discourage you to believe in this scripture? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Testimony: A businessman sowed financial seeds for the Kingdom of God for six years before his reaping time came. He gave at every offering, helped feed the poor, supported children in poor countries and worked tremendously hard for the Lord year after year but his bank account kept going down and down. He was frustrated … [Read more…]
Testimony: In Columbia, South America, the drug lords have justified the wicked and condemned the just. One church leader, trying to get all the churches to work together in unity, was martyred. Corruption was rampant in the government and police force in this country. The good news is that Christians all over the world are … [Read more…]
Discussion: What responsibility do Christians have when they hear about so much corruption going on? What do you feel is your part in stopping such wrong doing? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Holy Bible Scripture: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 17:15) (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness for joking with bad jokes and even justifying wrong actions. Help me to be … [Read more…]
Testimony: One day a man pulled in to a gas station where my friend worked and said he needed some money as he was broke. He told my friend he would leave his diamond ring as collateral. My friend had a small mirror and tested the diamond ring to see if it would cut the … [Read more…]
Discussion: Have you been faithful with other people’s possessions? Have you been faithful with all God has given to you? What does it mean to be a faithful steward? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .