Will God Give You More Than You Can Handle?
God promises that you can handle it, right? No, God never said that.
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Is Obedience Better Than Sacrifice?
In 1 Samuel 15, God says that “obedience is better than sacrifice.” What does that really mean?
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Does God Want You to Be Happy?
Many preachers today hook their audience by selling the feel-good idea that whatever makes you happy must be right.
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Standing Up for God
The Bible shows Christians how to stand up for God even while being mocked or persecuted by people at school, work, or in your own family.
Read MoreGet in the Game
God gives us all – every believer – the responsibility of teaching the next generation about him.
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How to Discern God’s Leading
How can you know what God wants when you’re facing big decisions and future plans?
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How Can I Hear God’s Voice?
Does God still speak to believers today? How can I hear his voice for the issues of my life?
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How to Mentor Co-Leaders
Mentoring co-leaders is a vital practice in raising up people who can help others pursue God and who can lead future small groups.
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Basic Tips for Lead Singers on Worship Teams
Taking the lead on a song in a worship service is a great honor, privilege, and responsibility. There are a few basic things to remember.
Read MoreDisciple vs. Hypocrite: Which One Are You?
In his most famous sermon ever, Jesus sets a contrast between being an authentic disciple and being a phony hypocrite. Which one are you?
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The Mentor Tree and the Law of 2 Generations
You can only mentor a few, and that means that your mentoring focus needs to be on the first and second generations.
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When to Stop Mentoring Someone
Mentoring relationships – even the good ones – eventually come to an end. Here’s how to know when to move someone off of your active mentoring list.
Read MoreThe Two Types of Hypocrites
Most Christians think that hypocrites are super-religious types. But there’s another type of hypocrite you need to know about.
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How the World Will End (and Why It Matters)
Scientists predict that the world is slowly fading away, and life in the universe will be unsustainable in 5 billion years. But what does the Bible say?
Read MoreHow Can a Mission Statement Impact Your Teen’s Future?
A mission statement for your teen acts as a compass, helping them filter choices, define their God-given identity, and focus on meaningful goals. Learn how to guide your teen toward a future rooted in faith and purpose
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What Is Atheism?
One of the most basic categories in world religion today is atheism – the belief that there are no gods. But what does the Bible say about it?
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What Is Pantheism?
Pantheism is not a religion so much as an underlying belief expressed in many religious systems, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Neo-Paganism.
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What Is Theism?
Theism is the belief in one or more gods, separate and distinct from people or other creatures.
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Three Marks of a Great Team Leader
The world of sports is full of leaders. Some leaders manipulate everyone toward their highest performance, while others encourage their teams to success. According to the bible, great leaders have 3 distinct characteristics.
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Overview of Romans 5-16
In this sketchbook series we look at chapters 5-16 of Romans where Paul develops the ideas from chapters 1-4 and draws out their implications.
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How NOT to Make Disciples
A simple, humorous illustration of what making disciples is NOT.
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How Mentoring Works in the Parenting Years
Mentoring is the secret sauce of Christian parenting. But who should mentor as your kids get older?
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Getting the Vision for Discipleship
Disciple-making is supposed to be normal. So why isn’t anybody doing it?
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Overview of Romans 1-4
In this sketchbook series we look at the first four chapters of Romans and lay the groundwork for understanding the entire letter.
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