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Month: April 2000

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Gift of Serving

                                   GIFT OF SERVING BASIC MOTIVATION DEFINED Motivated to demonstrate love by meeting the practical needs of others. AMPLIFICATION Is expressed by action and not by words.  Is exercised under the leadership of Christ, in the strength of the Spirit,…

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Gift of Prophecy

                          THE MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS ELABORATED GIFT OF PROPHECY BASIC MOTIVATION DEFINED Motivated to be God’s spokesman; to meet particular needs by delivering God’s message; to reveal unrighteous motives or actions by presenting God’s truth. AMPLIFICATION A prophet is an “interpreter”…

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Gifted and Equipped – Let’s Go! (Overcoming all Obstacles)

Gifted and Equipped – Let’s Go!   (Overcoming all Obstacles)  Foundation for Body Ministry: We are individually (each one) called and gifted.  (Romans 11:29, 1 Cor. 12:7) for the common good of the body, (Eph. 4:11-16). We are mutually dependent…

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Identifying Obstacles in Ministry

Identifying Obstacles in Ministry and Learning How to Overcome Them 1. Confusion Anxious – too many alternatives – too many outside stresses. Causes indecisiveness.  Take time apart with God. I’m confused. 2. Fear Based on faulty belief system. I’m scared….

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Ministry Survey

MINISTRY SURVEY – A Form for indicating my involvement in ministry “So we, numerous as we are, are one body in Christ, the Messiah, and individually we are parts one of another – mutually dependant on one another.” – Romans…

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Gift of Mercy

                                    GIFT OF MERCY BASIC MOTIVATION DEFINED Motivated to identify with and comfort those who are in distress. AMPLIFICATION To feel empathy with the misfortunes and misery of others.  To mentally and emotionally relate to their needs and give them…

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Knowing the Will of God

DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 9 KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD This week’s teaching: ASSIGNMENT: 1.  Pray 20 minutes per day 2.  Bible memorization:  John 7:17 and Psalm 32:8 3.  Written study Section 1 1.  What promises of guidance does God give us?…

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Stewardship

                            DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 8 STEWARDSHIP This Week’s Teaching: Addressing our priorities ASSIGNMENT: Memorize I Chronicles 29:11, I Peter 4:10, Luke 16:13, 11 Corinthians 9:6-7 Pray 15 minutes a day Written study SECTION I:  OWNERSHIP OF GOD OUR FATHER 1. After…

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Lordship of Christ

DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 7 LORDSHIP OF CHRIST This week’s teaching: John 15 ASSIGNMENT: 1.  Pray 15 minutes each day 2.  Bible memorization: Colossians 1:16-17, Matthew 6:33, and John 14:21 SECTION I 1.  What are Jesus Christ’s titles in a.  John 13:…

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Temptation

DISCIPLESHIP LESSON 6 TEMPTATION This week’s teaching:  James 1:1-12 ASSIGNMENT: 1.  Pray 15 minutes per day 2.  Bible memorization:  I Cor. 10:13, Ephesians 6:10-12 3.  Written study SECTION I Temptation never ceases; however, Christ’s power within you is eternal and…