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Key Thought : Sin hinders repentance and confession. Repentance and confession of specific sins opens the clogged channels between us and God. [Teaching plan for The Conditions of Revival August 5, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 5:30-32. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Revival always leads to obedience. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit results in the fruits of the Spirit manifested in the life. [Teaching plan for Obedience: The Fruit of Revival July 29, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 6:3-10. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Witnessing and living an unselfish life of blessing to others is the fruit of an intimate experience with Jesus. [Teaching plan for Witnessing & Service The Fruit of Revival July 22, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 1:8. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : When we spend time with God in His Word, we will know Him better, depend on Him more, and witness for Him more effectively. [Teaching plan for The Foundation of Revival July 15. 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 4:12. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Through prayer, we understand God more, know His will more fully, and experience His presence more powerfully. [Teaching plan for The Heartbeat of Revival July 8, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 9:18. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is. B. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Laodicea is the church of self-confident, complacent, and indifferent people. Christ offers to meet the needs of their hearts and revive their spiritual longings. [Lesson plan for Our Great Need July 1, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 3:15,16. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Malachi’s message is that though God has revealed His love for them: they were not being accountable to Him in obedience and love, but were going through a formal, ritualistic worship. [Teaching plan for Lest We Forget June 24, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Malachi 2:6-9. A. Ask class members to share … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Zechariah has some wonderful Messianic prophecies that point to Jesus and affirm our faith in Him. [Teaching plan for Heaven’s Best Gift June 17, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Zechariah 8:16,17. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is. B. Why is it … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Zechariah’s message was for God’s people not to lose hope, but to learn to serve Him in the present. [Teaching plan for Visions of Hope June 10, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Zechariah 1:1-5. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Haggai’s message was simple and logical. What are our priorities, and why is it important to get them right. [Teaching plan for First Things First June 3, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Haggai 1:3-7. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text … Continue reading –>
