Testimony: One Bible teacher was speaking on the subject of why mankind is such a unique creation compared to the rest of the animals God created. Not only was mankind created in God’s image, but God gave us the ability to reason and to choose, even the ability to reject the one who created us. That is why mankind must make the choice on their eternal destination.
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Testimony: One church leader asked his congregation to pray before each service. Usually the congregation did not pray or intercede much before the service began. However, after following the church leader’s advice, they noticed a difference. The Holy Spirit’s power seemed much more tangible and more people came forward to the altar to receive miracles from Jesus.
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Discussion: When you go to church, how do you prepare yourself before the service? Do you have prayer and intercession going on in your church during the week?
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Holy Bible Scripture: It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer (Matthew 21:13)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me be reverent in church as it is a house of prayer and not just a social gathering place. Let me pray at the beginning and end of the service and not skip out early. Who am I trying to please? In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A truck driver had a rough upbringing as his father said to him “You’ll never amount to anything!” This produced unforgiveness which tormented this truck driver causing him to drink heavily. In his twenties, he had no self esteem and went downhill to the point of committing suicide. Just before taking his life he heard someone talk about Jesus on the TV. He got on his knees and asked Jesus to save him. He has become an on-fire Christian and has forgiven his father.
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Discussion: How does unforgiveness eat away at people? How does it hurt relationships?
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Holy Bible Scripture: And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses (Matthew 18:34-35)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, let me see that unforgiveness will deliver me to the tormentors. Now I see why many people do not receive answers to their prayers as they are not willing to forgive. Please make me quick to forgive. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A wife was ready to give up on her alcoholic husband but God spoke to her to pray for him. Her two young daughters started to pray over their Daddy’s beer in the refrigerator. When the father came home he went straight to the refrigerator for his beer. He drank the first sip and then spat it out thinking it was bad. He went down to the local bar and ordered a drink and even that tasted bad. The family kept praying and three months later, this husband got on his knees and gave his life to Christ.
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Discussion: Do you agree specifically on prayer items? What miracles can you pray for your family?
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Holy Bible Scripture: That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven (Matthew 18:19)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Husbands and wives can make such an important prayer together based on this scripture. I pray for others to have prayer partners to agree together in total harmony on the specifics of their request to you Lord, for you will answer them. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: The president of a Bible College said that the best sermon you will ever preach is just to tell people how Jesus saved you. I practiced writing out my own story of how I became a Christian and how Jesus changed my life. I memorized a five minute version of my story to share with some people who are interested and a 30 second version of my story for the person who shows little interest. I learned that sharing Jesus becomes easier the more you do it.
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Discussion: Have you ever written out a short version of how you were saved? Take time now to share it out loud or to write it on paper. Include a section on your life before you were saved, a section on how you were saved and a section on how Jesus has changed your life.
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Holy Bible Scripture: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear (1 Peter 3:15)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I sanctify you in my heart and am ready to give an answer to anyone and everyone that asks how to become a Christian as this is serious in your eyes Jesus. In your name I pray.
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Testimony: Statistics from the churches show that over 95% of the average congregation have never led one person to Jesus. This is because they have never been trained how to share their faith and overcome their fears. I am overjoyed to see more and more Christian literature that teaches people how to receive Jesus into their hearts. Those who are too nervous to share their faith with others can give the lost person some Christian literature to read and invite these people to church.
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Discussion: If the ‘lost’ are God’s top priority, how can you change your priorities to help the lost hear about Jesus?
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Holy Bible Scripture: For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Have I been praying for the lost? Have I forgotten someone told me about Jesus? Change my heart Lord to l win souls for you and not to keep saying that it is someone else’s responsibility for you will hold me accountable. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: I was involved in a missionary organization for years and we would always fast before a mission. When I read Isaiah 58, I really saw the power of fasting as it was to break the enemy’s stronghold, and bring people’s hearts closer to Jesus. On one mission it seemed like everything was against us, but after fasting there was a breakthrough and many gave their lives to Christ.
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Discussion: Have you considered fasting and praying more? When you fast, do you use Isaiah 58 to bind up the forces of evil and loose God’s power on the situation? What is your definition of fasting?
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Holy Bible Scripture: But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly (Matthew 6:17-18)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me fast the way you want me to fast as in this scripture and in Isaiah 58. Thank you for the reward for fasting. It makes my spirit stronger to overcome temptations. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One Bible teacher was talking about winning souls, and that Jesus left the 99 sheep and went searching for one that was lost. The teacher went on to say that winning souls is God’s top priority as Jesus wants all to be saved and none to perish. This teacher said, unfortunately, most Christians are not really concerned with the lost.
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Discussion: How important are the lost to you? Do you think it is someone else’s job to tell the lost about Jesus? Are there any fears that are holding you back from sharing Jesus more?
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Holy Bible Scripture: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise (Proverbs 11:30)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Winning souls is so wise in your eyes yet I don’t really do it because of fear. Fear is from the enemy and I will not let fear stop me from sharing your gospel to strangers as well as friends. I do it all in love and in the Holy Spirit’s power. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: This scripture has been such a blessing to me in the time of trials. When I was going through these times, I would think that if God was looking after the sparrows, surely He was watching over me. As I pondered on the fact that God had counted all the hairs on my head, and that He knew all my thoughts, desires and struggles, I had complete reassurance that I was going to pull through the trial.
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Discussion: Have you ever taken the time to consider the birds that daily depend on God for food? How can you remind yourself that God watches over you daily and wants to take care of you?
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Holy Bible Scripture: But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows (Luke 12:7)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You know the number of hairs on my head. You know the pattern of my fingerprints which are different from any other person in the world. Thank you for being so close to me that you will keep me out of trouble. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A Bible teacher was teaching on words. He said they are spiritual containers. Picture them like jars. If scripture is spoken, these spiritual jars carry faith, hope, love and healing to a person or nation and that jar is poured out on the recipient. The power of the words comes from a person who is submitted to the authority of Jesus Christ, and speaks the words with belief and authority in Jesus’ name.
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Discussion: Are you totally submitted to God in all areas of your life including your speech? How powerful (or destructive) do you feel your words are?
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Holy Bible Scripture: The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed (Matthew 8:8)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, you were amazed at the centurion’s faith because he believed in the power of your spoken Word. Let my faith amaze you also with my belief in the impossible by my faith in you. In your name I pray.
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Discussion: How can you encourage teenagers to be leaders for Christ? How can Christ be honoured in High Schools, Colleges and Universities?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity (1 Timothy 4:12)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let not intimidation or excuses scare away any youth from being strong and courageous for you. Let me set an example in my words, in my love, in my faith and in my motives. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: On a mission trip, one of the local church leaders spoke of the tribulation they went through in a war. This church leader had a vision of all his village being killed. He told everyone to pray. The enemy came three times to attack the village but Jesus protected them each time. The church leader said on one of the attacks, God confused the enemy so that, although they did land right on their shores, the enemy said to each other, “This is not the correct place..” and left.
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Discussion: Do you ask God to give peace in the middle of a storm? In which storms of life have you seen God helping you through?
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Holy Bible Scripture: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world (John 16:33)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Tribulation comes when I try to hold on to the world and not onto you. Thank you for overcoming the world so that I may receive your peace now. In your name I pray.
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Testimony: A software developer I worked with was a great example of God’s light in the business world. She was born in China and came to school in America. Christians on the school campus shared Jesus with her and she committed her life to Jesus. After graduating and coming to work at our firm, she was willing to share how she was raised as a Confucian, and later became a Christian. She was gentle and kind in her words, always thinking of others and remembering their birthdays.
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Discussion: How do you let your light shine before others? Do others know you are a Christian? How can you be a light for Jesus in your neighborhood?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:16)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let my countenance shine for you that others will see that I am a Christian and give all the glory to you. An inner joy and an outer smile is something the lost is looking for. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: When I first got saved, I was convicted by God that I said many things that were displeasing to Him. Not only did I participate in dirty jokes but I used to be very sarcastic. I also was very judgmental and critical of others. God showed me that I needed to ask His Holy Spirit to help make me more holy as I couldn’t fix these problem areas in my life by myself.
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Discussion: Can you be holy without God’s help? Why did God send the Holy Spirit to us? What areas of conversation do you need to improve on?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Be as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation (1 Peter 1:15)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please forgive my jokes and conversations in the past that have not been holy. Let me not copy the world but instead follow you and your ministry in the book of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and the rest of the Bible. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One widow from our church started out in a woman’s shelter after her husband died. She was faithful in all God asked her to do. Today this widow owns her own house and is sharing her story of how God looks after widows if they remain faithful.
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Discussion: Have you been faithful in the little things God has asked you to do? What is faithfulness?
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Holy Bible Scripture: He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much (Luke 16:10)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me be faithful in the small things like taxes, obeying laws, handling finances, and speaking words of truth with no exaggeration. I want to be honest before you. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A Christian owned a taxi business that wasn’t making money. He wanted to sell it but the Lord wanted him to keep the business to make a Christian impact on the city. He was financially tested for a long time, and learned to trust the Lord with this business. He endured this financial struggle and God has blessed him richly today.
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Discussion: How do you make enduring tests easier? Do you think the Lord has your best interests in mind? What glory comes to God by passing His tests?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him (James 1:12)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Give me strength to endure temptation. Holy Spirit, I ask you to activate your full power in me giving me patience and letting me glorify God through this whole process. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: Whenever discouragement tries to overcome me, I think about this scripture and ask for God’s full joy. I have had days when sadness tries to creep in but I rebuke the sadness in Jesus’ name and let God’s joy rest on me.
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Discussion: Is sadness and depression from God? When was the last time you asked for God’s full joy to come to you? Do you smile a lot? Can a sense of humor be developed? How can you laugh more?
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Holy Bible Scripture: These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full (John 15:11)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess I haven’t believed that my joy was full nor acted on it. I ask you to stir up joy in me right now that my joy might be full and overflowing to others. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: Stock market crashes and terrorist attacks can have a major impact on the wealth of the rich. This scripture clearly teaches people not to trust in riches but in God. One Bible teacher talks about investments. Instead of talking to people about a 10% gain in stock or a 20% gain in property, he asks them to consider investing in the Kingdom of God which has eternal pay backs. The rich need to remember that strong minds and strong families are gifts from God. A rich person becomes a tremendous blessing to God when they use their resources to bring the gospel and a Bible to every person in the world to learn of Christ.
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Discussion: What if you were born into a poor family in a poor country, how would your wealth differ compared to what you have now? Who is it that gives people power to gain wealth? For what purpose does God give people great minds and great riches? Do you enjoy giving your riches for Christ’s needs?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17)& (Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, When riches come my way, let me not trust in them or be arrogant and think I am someone more important than others. All is from you for me to enjoy properly and to share with others. Thank you Jesus. In your name I pray.
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Testimony: A secretary on a tight budget writes out her tithe to the Lord as soon as the money comes in. This secretary is a single mother and teaches her children to tithe, so that if someone gives one of the children a $10 bill, they put $1 aside to give to the work of the Lord.
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Discussion: How are you promoting faithfulness in finances to others?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful (1 Corinthians 4:2)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, All Christians are stewards of the talents, finances and time you have given to them. Let me be found faithful in all matters even the smallest ones. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: An advertisement designer married a teacher and they have an excellent marriage because they remind each other that they are sinners saved by Jesus. This stops a judgmental attitude towards each other, so that they help each other in their weak areas instead of criticizing.
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Discussion: What are you doing to help people get free from sin? Do you judge them or pray for them?
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Holy Bible Scripture: This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I was a sinner heading for the eternal fire of hell and you saved me. The Bible says that Paul persecuted the church, was converted and became a strong Christian and a leading disciple in your name, so I can do great things for you also. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One Christian said you must do an outstanding job for your employer for they pay you to do your job not to evangelize. If you evangelize on company time then you are stealing from your employer. However as you let your light shine, there will be opportunities to share Jesus after work or at lunch time.
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Discussion: Do you have an attitude of excellence on the job? How can you let your light shine more in the work place to make an impact for Jesus?
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Discussion: Do you have an attitude of excellence on the job? How can you let your light shine more in the work place to make an impact for Jesus?
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