Category: Devotional
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Day 39: We’re Created to Worship Together – By Giving Our Offerings Together
Point to Ponder: Giving back to God is the heart of worship Verse to Remember: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21 (NIV) Question to Consider: What does my giving say about the direction and question of my heart? [Read More] thoughts on…
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Day 38: We’re Created to Worship Together – By Praying Together
Point to Ponder: As your group prayers together, your faith will be strengthened, and God’s power will be unleashed. Verse to Remember: “They all met together continually for prayer…” — Acts 1:14 (NLT) Question to Consider: How high a priority is prayer in your group life? [Read More] thoughts on…
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Day 37: We’re Created to Worship Together — By Preparing for Worship
Point to Ponder: When we worship with an unprepared heart, we sin. Verse to Remember: “Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure.” — Psalm 24:3-4,6 (NLT) Question to Consider: What can you do to prepare yourself for corporate worship this weekend? [Read…
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Day 36: We’re Created to Worship Together — By Worshipping Weekly
Point to Ponder: The Sabbath is a time to “Be still and know I am God.” (Psalm 46:10, NIV) Verse to Remember: “You have six days when you can do your work, but the seventh day of each week is holy because it belongs to me.” — Leviticus 23:3a (CEV)…
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Day 35: We’re Called to Serve Together – By Cooperating With Each Other
Point to Ponder: We are better together Verse to Remember: “We work together as partners who belong to God.” — I Corinthians 3:9a (NLT) Question to Consider: How do your gifts and abilities complement the others in your group? [Read More] thoughts on Day 35 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days…
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Week 6: Worshiping — We’re Created to Worship Together
Verse to Remember: “You have six days to do your work, but the seventh day of each week is holy because it belongs to me.” — Leviticus 23:3 (CEV) [Read More] thoughts on weekly Session 6 (the last one) of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Community, including our special guest…
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Day 34: We’re Called to Serve Together – By Sacrificing for Each Other
Point to Ponder: Serious service requires serious sacrifice Verse to Remember: “…we must give our lives for other believers.” — I John 3:16b (GW) Question to Consider: What sacrifice can you make that will enrich the lives of many? [Read More] thoughts on Day 34 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days…
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Humility, Happiness, and Holiness by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
For several months, courtesy of Back to the Bible, I’ve been receiving an online devotional by the late “prince of preachers” Charles Haddon Spurgeon. I was tickled to see him end today’s devotional with the triplistic formulation: Thus there will be three effects of nearness to Jesus–humility, happiness, and holiness.…
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Day 33: We’re Called to Serve Together – By Using Our Talents to Bless Each Other
Point to Ponder: Find the intersection of God’s will and your gifts Verse to Remember: “Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out.” — Hebrews 10:24 (Msg.) Question to Consider: How can you use your abilities to serve God by helping others? [Read More] thoughts…
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Day 32: We’re Called to Serve Together – By Being Humble With Each Other
Point to Ponder: Humility is the result of knowing who you are. Verse to Remember: “Serve each other in humility…” — I Peter 5:5a (NLT) Question to Consider: How do you feel when you’re treated like a servant? [Read More] thoughts on Day 32 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of…
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Day 31: We’re Called to Serve Together – By Being Generous With Each Other
Point to Ponder: You have more to share than you realize. Verse to Remember: “…make up your own mind what you will give… God loves it when the giver delights in giving.” — II Corinthians 9:7 (Msg.) Question to Consider: How attached are you to your possessions? Do you own…
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Day 30: We’re Called to Serve Together – By Helping Each Other
Point to Ponder: We’re to carry each others burdens. Verse to Remember: “You obey the law of Christ when you offer each other a helping hand.” — Galatians 6:2 (CEV) Question to Consider: Who do you know who needs your help to carry their burdens today? [Read More] thoughts on…
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Day 29: We’re Called to Serve Together – By Being Willing To Serve
Point to Ponder: We’re saved to serve others. Verse to Remember: “Each of us needs to look after the good of people around us, asking ourselves ‘How can I help?’.” — Romans 15:2 (Msg.) Question to Consider: How will you serve someone in your church or small group today? [Read…
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Week 5: Serving — We’re Called to Serve Together
Verse to Remember: “By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ.” — Galatians 5:6 (NIV) [Read More] thoughts on weekly Session 5 of Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Community,
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Day 28: We’re Connected to Grow Together – By Forgiving Each Other
Point to Ponder: Fellowship without forgiveness is impossible Verse to Remember: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Question to Consider: If there’s someone you need to forgive, when are you doing to do it? If…
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Day 27: We’re Connected to Grow Together — By Confessing To Each Other
Point to Ponder: The purpose of confession is not disgrace, but grace. Verse to Remember: “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16 (NIV) Question to Consider: If…
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Day 26: We’re Connected to Grow Together — By Giving Preference to Each Other
Point to Ponder: Let others go first. Verse to Remember: “out of humility of mind everyone should give preference to others.” — Phiippians 2:3b (NJB) Question to Consider: In what ways and situations do you need to “practice playing second fiddle” this week? [Read More] thoughts on Day 26 of…
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Day 25: We’re Connected to Grow Together – By Warning Each Other
Point to Ponder: It is your business! Verse to Remember: “You must warn each other every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.” — Hebrews 3:13 (NLT) Question to Consider: We wouldn’t hesitate to stop…
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Day 24: We’re Connected to Grow Together – By Teaching Each Other
Point to Ponder: We are all teachers of the faith. Verse to Remember: “Use his words to teach and counsel each other.” — Colossians 3:16a (NLT) Question to Consider: What are some lessons God has taught you recently that you can share with your small group? [Read More] thoughts on…
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Day 23: We’re Connected to Grow Together – By Encouraging Each Other
Point to Ponder: We have the power to kill or give life. Verse to Remember: “Encourage one another and build each other up.” — I Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) Question to Consider: How can you become a more consistent source of encouragement to those around you? [Read More] thoughts on Day…
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