Listening DayPrayer is not just talking to God; it is also listening to God. Hold a “listening day” as a group. Meet at your church or at a quiet, wooded park. Spend the first hour praying and worshipping as a group. Then have everyone go to a quiet place to be... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Praying ScriptureOne of the time-honored practices of the church is praying Scripture. Choose a favorite passage of Scripture, or use Psalm 23, Psalm 51, or John 17. Individually, write the first verse of the passage you choose on a sheet of paper. Pause to reflect on... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Joy in JesusIn this session you'll discover ways to experience the joy we have in Jesus even in the middle of difficult circumstances. Taste and See (20 minutes) While enjoying the snack, find a partner—someone you don’t know very well—and take a few minutes to... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, meeting plans
Spiritual GrowthNanny McPhee (PG) Theme: Growth often requires “distasteful” work on our part. Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-13 Clip Location: 31:30 through 32:45 (DVD Chapter: 6) Synopsis: Nanny McPhee pours some absolutely disgusting looking medicine into a spoon. Simon... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, music and media
AccountabilityFinding Nemo (G) Theme: Accountability spurs us on in our spiritual walk. Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 Clip Location: 20:15 through 22:30 Synopsis: Marlin and Dory find themselves in a "Shark’s Anonymous" meeting where the shark members try not to eat... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, music and media
ArroganceKing Kong (PG-13) Theme: Arrogance places trust in human ability. Scripture: Isaiah 9:8-10 Clip Location: 2:22:00 through 2:24:00 (DVD Chapter: 43) Synopsis: Carl tells the audience about their adventure in capturing a savage beast. Seventeen people... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, music and media
BibleThe Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) Theme: The Bible has undeniable power and worth. Scripture: Psalm 19 Clip Location: 1:24:00 through 1:25:00 (DVD Chapter: 24) Synopsis: A girl asks the Bookworm why he’s clutching a Guttenberg Bible. Does he think God... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, music and media