“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will…

“He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing.”  Ephesians 2:10 (MSG) KEY POINTS: Saved to Serve How I Serve God How I Can Serve Others

KEY POINTS: Who I’m Not – Uncovering Identity Theft Who I Really Am – Discovering our True Identity Protecting Our Spiritual Identity Questions to Stir Discussion: How do you go about determining your worth? Is it: looks, finances, good deeds, work, family? How would you rank these in your life currently? When you look in…

KEY POINTS: Faith in Christ Gives Us… A Joyful Outlook on Life (I am Loved) Faith in Christ Gives Us… A Great Power to Tap into (I am Empowered!) Faith in Christ Gives Us… A Forgiven and Freed Soul (I am Liberated) Faith in Christ Gives Us… A Silver Lining in Every Set Back (I…

“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”  Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT) KEY POINTS: The Joy of Geeing Something New It’s Time to Throw Out Those Old Jeans Looking at the World with New Eyes Questions to Stir Discussion: Name the last…

KEY POINTS: God’s Present of Presence Bethlehem Wasn’t Present at Christmas The Gifts within Great Christmas Present

KEY POINTS: Joseph Remained Steady Joseph was Obedient Joseph was Confident in God

KEY POINTS: Clearing a Stuffed Calendar Dwelling on God’s Word Focusing on Joy Surrendering Ourselves to Christmas Questions to Stir Discussion: God is always trying to speak to us and use us, after all we are His beloved children, and His hands, heart, and voice to others. With that in mind, how has God interrupted…

KEY POINTS: God’s Providential Plan Accepted Our God-Given Uniqueness Preparing the Way Questions to Stir Discussion: When you hear the first Christmas songs of the season, what is your reaction? Joy, Dread, Excitement, Anxiety? Why is that? Who is it, or what is it, that helps you prepare mentally and spiritually for Christ’s coming at…

Key Points: Recognizing We are All God’s Children The Strategy is to Empower no matter what the Hour Mentoring Matters Considering the Plight of the Material Poor Questions to Stir Discussion: What does the Bible say about work? In the story of the Prodigal Son, what boundaries do you see the father erecting for self-protecting?…