Purpose Statement: It was dark, the wind was blowing, and the waters were rough. How would you react if you saw someone on a boat walking on the water towards you? What would you think if whatever it was on the water began to talk to you? And what would you do if He asked you to come to him?

Purpose Statement: What miracle is the only one written in all four Gospels? What is one detail only John tells us? How much bread does it take to feed five thousand? How does only John record that the loaves and fish came from a small boy? The willingness of a boy to give up his food reveals his heart. Do we trust Jesus for what He can do with our spiritual gifts?

Purpose Statement: A speaker at a conference was opposed by someone who ridiculed the idea that there was a God who heard and answered prayer. The speaker stopped and asked the troublemaker, “Do you pray?” The troublemaker said, “No, of course not!” The speaker asked “What do you know about prayer?” The troublemaker was silent. What did the disciples witness of Jesus? What did the disciples ask Jesus to do? Teach to preach or sing or pray? Many who pray have had remarkable answers to prayers. Have you prayed, “I need this or that?” And you received your answer to prayer.

Purpose Statement: At first glance Jesus’ response to the royal official seems rather cold. However, it shows the importance of faith. Faith is like a muscle. How do we exercise? Jesus wants growth spiritually. Jesus wants deeper faith for the official and us. What is the agenda of Jesus? What is our agenda? Will we take Jesus at His word?

Purpose Statement: The church has lost most of its zeal for soul winning! Gibbon the historian, says that the chief cause of the rapid spread of Christianity in the days of the Roman Empire was the tremendous amount of personal work carried on by the rank and file of Christ’s followers? How did Saint Augustine come to Christ? Who did Bishop Meletius lead to Christ? What did the late Gypsy Smith say about capturing souls? What question did Nicodemus wrestle with when he came to talk with Jesus at night?

Purpose Statement: Why is the day of Pentecost important? Who came to Jerusalem to celebrate the harvest? People who came were in unity. What evidence of the Spirit happened? Can you explain the noise, the wind and the people? It appeared like a fire-like manifestation. The Holy Spirit was in the noise and the fire. What were the reactions?

Purpose Statement: During the life and ministry of Jesus, the question becomes; what benefit does Christianity offer the world? Is it peace or to provide religious happiness? How do people escape the wrath of God? What is unforgiven sin? Forgiveness is our greatest need which Christianity offers. Provision of complete forgiveness is the result.

Purpose Statement: The first ten years of the life of a child lie in the heart of a mother. All of the remaining years will be colored by the touches of those “mother-years.” It is fitting to follow the spiritual admonition to “honor our mothers” not only one day of the year, but all the times. One can hardly overestimate their influence. We need to honor, respect and appreciate what all a mother does in family life, career, and volunteering.

Purpose Statement: What are some foundational points in John 1? In this simple account Jesus collects His first followers. What’s John’s purpose in John 20:31? John gives evidence that Jesus is the Son of God. What did this small group of fishermen really understand in Isaiah 53? These fishermen truly believed and have had life change. Who gave a testimony as a core of the disciples of Jesus? Why would God choose insignificant people to become disciples? How do fisherman become the first followers of Jesus?

Purpose Statement: Jesus came to Galilee from Judea. What does Jesus announce? The Good News. What does Jesus say? How did Jesus call His first disciples? What are some fish stories? Simon and his brother Andrew stopped everything to follow Jesus immediately. What should we do?