We all have the right to our opinions and to speak our minds, but we have to earn the right to influence someone. Genesis 37 through 45 tells the story of Joseph and how he earned the right to influence others. You can download the study guide HERE.

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The emotion of anger isn’t wrong or sinful. As with all emotions, it’s our reaction to anger that leads to positive or negative results. Today we will look at God’s anger, why ours is different, and how we should deal with it. HERE is the study Guide to use for your small group discussion or as leadership development for the team you serve with.

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Have you ever noticed that people love debating about who is the greatest? Who was the greatest NBA player, Michael or Kobe? How about quarterback, Brady or Montana? How about the greatest band, Rolling Stones or Pink Floyd? I think we all have a little bit of a desire to be the greatest - maybe not the greatest in the world - but at least greater than we were last year, last week, or yesterday. Did you know that Jesus said that we will do greater things than the work He did?

I think we Would you agree that we have a tendency toward solitude? That is one of the enemy's tactics. God never intended for us to do life alone. Relationship was God's original intent - both vertically with Him, and horizontally with others. We are better together. Today we going to take a quick look at why small groups are valuable and necessary. Here is the Study Guide - https://bit.ly/3wRIG6G 

We need to not only be eager and willing to learn, but also ready to pass that wisdom and knowledge on to others. We need to be both teachable and willing to teach. You can download the Study Guide HERE.

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Holiness simply means to come out and be separate, set apart unto God. Peter is reiterating the Old Testament principle of how we are to be God’s covenant people, and how obedience and being set apart is the only lane that leads to blessing. We need to stay in our lane. You can download a FREE copy of the Study Guide by clicking HERE.

Paul was well aware that both his ministry and his life were coming to a close. He writes this letter to his protege Timothy and gives the secret formula for leaving a legacy. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). Here is the STUDY GUIDE for you to use on your own or with others in a group for discussion and application. 

Regardless of where we are physically or spiritually, like Peter, we are all being asked, “Do you love me?” Do you love Jesus more than a career, more than a relationship, more than your social status, more than your title, more than the size of your bank account?

He asked Peter 3 times. I don’t know how many times Jesus has asked you. I couldn’t tell you how many times he’s asked me - a lot. What I do know is that regardless of how many times it has been, He’s asking you again today. Do you love me? Then FOLLOW ME.  

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Spiritual maturity celebrates progress and victories while keeping the end in mind. We may be able to see the finish line, but we’re not there yet. We may have been knocked off course at times. We may have dropped the baton. We may be wearing someone else’s sneakers, or even feel like we are not in the best lane. But, we know - yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, so today - right now - we press on.

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Fear is real and at times an incapacitating emotion. We all face it and we all learn to either live with it, or to overcome it. We can’t just ignore it. King David understood this and he had a solution. He said in Psalm 56:3, “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Today we will look at three keys to overcome our fears.