Extending Grace Inside the Church
The Christian community should look different than other social groups because of the radical reality of grace. Our reflex response to grace is to pay it forward.
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Small Group Rally (Series)
Rallying the troops for another great season of small groups? Use the training topics below for workshops during the rally and for follow-up training after the rally.
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When the Institution Competes with the Mission
Jesus expect our churches to be about making disciple makers. But sometimes we can’t get out of our own way.
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The Paradox of Grace
God doesn’t love you more if you obey him, and he doesn’t love you less if you don’t. That’s what makes grace so paradoxical in the Christian life.
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Are You Qualified to Lead a Student Group?
What does it mean to be qualified to lead a student group? Will any of us ever really be “qualified”? Talk about it here.
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How to Kick Off Mentoring at Your Church
If you’re ready to roll out disciple making in your church or ministry, try these five simple steps.
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What Are “Groanings That Words Cannot Express”?
What are the “groanings that cannot be expressed in words” in Romans 8? Talk about it here.
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Planning a Memorial Service
Planning a funeral is an emotional experience. Here’s a sample order to help you get your thoughts together.
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Should I Baptize My Infant?
Some church traditions baptize infants and others don’t. What’s the right perspective on this subject?
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No Room in the Inn
When Mary and Joseph tried to find place to stay in Bethlehem, there was no room for them in the inn.
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Are the New Testament Authors Reliable Historical Sources?
The gospel accounts were written by Christians. Does that necessarily mean they can’t be trusted as reliable historical evidence for Jesus’s life, death, burial, and resurrection?
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It’s Not About the Presents
When an angel told Mary a super important message, it showed the whole world the real meaning of Christmas.
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Can We Believe in the Virgin Birth?
Learn why one of the most controversial teachings in the Bible is also one of the most important.
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What Is Sin?
Sin is something that is inside of all of us, but lucky for us we’ve got a way to fight it.
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Should We Fight in Front of the Kids?
Most people think one of the worst things parents can do is fight in front of their kids. But that’s not necessarily true.
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4 Nonnegotiables on the Doctrine of Creation
There’s plenty that evangelical Christians debate when it comes to creation and evolution. But these four things are certain.
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Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
If God is a good God, why does he allow bad stuff to happen?
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Discipling Your Kids Requires a Relationship
If we want your kids to follow Jesus, then we need to spend time with them cultivating a trusting relationship centered on God’s Word.
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Eliminating Sideways Energy
So you want to offer a Bible study that doesn’t use the PG tools. Here’s how to do it within a discipleship culture.
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How to Start a Student Group
Starting and running a mentoring group with students younger than you is easier than you think.
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5 Obstacles to Faith in Christ
Wouldn’t it be nice to share the gospel once and then pray the prayer? Why doesn’t that happen?
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5 Common Heresies Today
There are a lot of bad ideas about God and spirituality in the world. Here are five of the most common ones.
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Who Did Jesus Think He Was?
Jesus’s followers know who they think he was, but what about Jesus himself? Did he really want people to believe he was God, or did later Christians make up this idea about him?
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The Strategic Role of Small Groups
Lesson 1 of Small Group Training. To create a discipleship culture, a church needs small groups that do the right things, led by committed leaders who do the right things.
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