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"There once was created a church with two wings. One wing was for large group celebration and the other wing was for small group community. Using both wings the church was able to fly high and nigh into the presence of God and to soar gracefully all over the earth fulfilling the purpose of the Creator.
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"Every problem in the church can be traced to the 4th century when the church became audience."
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"Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these.
Relationships
This 7 Week Spiritual Journey on RELATIONSHIPS at His Life will call and challenge each one of us to place a higher premium on Loving God and Loving People. This according to Jesus is the GREATEST of all the Commandments.
The Bible says, "Let love be your greatest aim." It's not enough to say, "One of the things I want in life is to be loving," as if it's in your top ten list. Relationships must have priority in your life above everything else! This is what should matter most!
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This
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Spiritual Journey on
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The BEST FORMAT to maximize the teachings in this 7 Week Spiritual Journey on Relationships and Love is through THE SMALL GROUPS! TOOL: TIME: TEAM: Booklet Guide 7 Weeks Your Small Group TUNDAY: RE-INFORCED TEACHING
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2009
Feb 22
Mar 1
Place the Highest Value in Relationships Week 1 WORSHIP Love as Jesus Loves You Week 2 MINISTRY
Mar 8
2009
Mar 15
Communicate from the Heart Week 3 FELLOWSHIP EVANGELISM As You Judge, You will be Judged Week 4 FELLOWSHIP EVANGELISM
Mar 22
2009
Mar 29
The Greatest are The Servants Week 5 MISSIONS SUNDAY Treat Others as You Want them To Treat You Week 6 DISCIPLESHIP FELLOWSHIP
April 5
2009
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to pen your home for 6 weeks (this is the length of the study) refreshments
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to pen your home for 6 weeks (this is the length of the study)
You have an extra space, office, classroom Has a hospitable touch Willing to entertain guests People Relater
The Small Group FORMAT We have ... L Groups D Groups E Groups here at HLM
Can meet at: -A Gazeebo -Under the tree -In a restaurant -In a home -In a classroom -In a resort -In an office -In any space!
Connection Strategy
The Connection Group FORMAT Usually a group of more than 25, 30 or 50! Can meet at: -A Canteen -A Function Hall -A Function Room -A classroom -An extra space -A Conference room -An Office -A Garage -A Street Corner
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Love one another John 13:34 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Romans 12:10 Honor one another above yourselves Romans 12:10 Instruct one another Romans 15:14 Serve one another in love Galatians 5:13 Carry each others burdens Galatians 6:2 Be kind and compassionate to one another Ephesians 4:32 Forgiving each other Ephesians 4:32 In humility consider others better than yourselves Philippians 2:3 10. Encourage one another daily Hebrew 3:13 11. Spur one another on toward love and good deeds Heb. 10:24 12. Confess your sins to each other James 5:16 13. Pray for each other James 5:16
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Jesus as Our Role Model
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Afterward Jesus went up on a mountain and called the ones he wanted to go with him. And they came to him. 14 Then he selected twelve of them to be his regular companions, calling them apostles. He sent them out to preach, 15and he gave them authority to cast out demons. 16 These are the names of the twelve he chose . . .
Take Time to PRAY Take Time to SELECT Take Time to WAIT Take Time to be DECISIVE Take Time to TRAIN Take Time to KNOW