Dealing with the Small Group Dominator
Many small group leaders must deal with people who dominate the discussion during a meeting. Here are a few tips for dealing with a dominator.
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The Mysterious and Unstoppable Kingdom of God (Mark 4:21-34)
Today we’re covering Mark 4:21-34, three parables with one common thread: God’s methods are mysterious but his kingdom is unstoppable.
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God and Math: Embracing Mystery
Talking Points: Math (as with faith) is like a language you learn, building on itself year after...
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The Parable of the Four Soils (Mark 4:1-20)
People who desire to receive God’s truth will find their lives transformed, but those who resist or ignore God’s truth will actually lose whatever insight they may already have.
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Joining and Leaving Mormonism
People join Mormonism for different reasons, and also leave for different reasons, but leaving is usually difficult no matter what the motive.
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The Day the Curtain was Torn In Two
The Easter story was predicted by the prophets hundreds of years before it happened, and even though the disciples didn’t see it coming, it was part of God’s brilliant plan all along.
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How Mormons Relate to Non-Mormons (Is Mormonism a Cult?)
Mormons and non-Mormons often don’t understand each other, but relate to one another through mere labels and stereotypes.
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When Family Becomes an Idol (Mark 3:31-35)
Discover the rarely discussed family life of Jesus and how his family’s skepticism towards his ministry approach led to an intervention. Learn how Jesus prioritized faith and how even His family eventually came to believe in Him.
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Knowing and Avoiding Triggers
People in recovery need to be careful about handling triggers.
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The Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:22-30)
To ascribe the Holy Spirit’s work through Jesus to Satan is an unforgivable insult to the Holy Spirit, because Jesus is infinitely greater than Satan.
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Training the Twelve (Mark 3:7-19)
Jesus is very popular in the world whether people are for him or against him. He’s not just looking for groupies and debates but faithful followers who will make him famous for the right reasons.
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Save Your Relationship from Sex
So you might have found the one, and you’re having sex. Here’s why it’s time to stop.
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Warning Signs of a Relapse
This is the first topic in our Relapse Prevention Series. Getting free from addiction is one thing, but we have to be diligent to stay free.
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Love vs. Legalism (Mark 2:23-3:6)
Looking to find rest and balance in your life? Learn from Jesus’ response to the Pharisees’ toxic legalism and discover the true meaning of observing the Sabbath.
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Step 12 To Recovery | Stay Awake By Helping Others
One of the best things you can do in your recovery is to walk with someone else in their recovery.
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Run From Porn
God’s first line of defense against sexual temptation is to flee from it!
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Life In the LDS Church
Active Mormons don’t just “go to church”. The LDS Church is central to all of the activities and relationships of their lives.
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The Heart Behind the Action (Mark 2:18-22)
Religious activities are not about conforming or measuring up, but are simply a way to outwardly express your inner heart attitude to God.
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Step 11 To Recovery | Pray For Power
Prayer is our way of communicating with God and an opportunity to ask him for help.
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The LDS Church’s 100 Billion Dollar Investments
The LDS Church controls billions of dollars of investments, while demanding their members to pay at full 10% tithe.
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Good vs. Bad: Exploring Two Kinds of People (Mark 2:13-17)
Religion assumes that God most loves people who live up to religious demands, but Jesus shows that God values those far from him who come to him with their deepest need.
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Step 10 Toward Recovery | Continue to Take an Inventory
Taking an inventory is so important that it’s included in two different steps. As you gain clarity in your sobriety, you should continue to take an inventory so to avoid any triggers.
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Jesus Is Greater Than Religion (Mark 2:1-12)
Religion wants to control people’s access to God and his blessings, but Jesus invites everyone to come directly to him, by faith, to meet their needs.
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Step 9 Toward Recovery | Spiritual Maturity and Emotional Intelligence
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
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