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What misunderstandings have you experienced (avoid using real names)?
How did the misunderstanding affect you? Others?
Have you ever misunderstood others?
What can happen when misunderstandings are not resolved?
What other suggestions to you have about how to handle misunderstandings?
What would God want you to do about misunderstandings:
1. Ask forgiveness
2. Give forgivness
3. Treat with grace
4. Give to God and let go
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| Here are the principles we alluded to this week on money in the Bible: Everything a Christ-follower has belongs to the Master. Christ-followers are responsible for how they manage the Master’s stuff. Christ-followers know money is a ‘little thing’ in the Master’s economy. Anyone can be greedy. Greed focuses on self and forgets God and others. Greed is overcome with contentment. Contentment is satisfaction with God and His provision. Contentment is learned by giving thanks Money use must be planned. Money can be used ... |
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| What triggers anger in you? Frustration Hurt Fear Injustice Not getting our ... |
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| Revenge do you ever feel it? What causes you to want to 'get even'? Here are the observations we made from David's opportunties to get revenge and kill Saul from I Samuel 24 and 26; do you agree or disagee with them? Why? 1. We will be mistreated. 2. God mistreatment to accomplish His plan ... |
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| Okay, what do you think? Agree or disagree with any of the observations and contrasts? Have any real life experiences that demonstrate the struggle between fear and faith? Observations 1. Fear is natural, but can cloud our thinking and make us do crazy things. 2. Fear is an invitation to come to God in faith. ... |
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| Hi fellow Wintonbury dreamers! Andre here! As I mentioned on Sunday, a recent Time magazine cover story asked, "Does God want you to be rich?" Among the verses that as listed as encouragements toward the pursuit of wealth and prosperity are Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Ecclesiastes 5:18-19, Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38, and John 10:10. Verses listed against the pursuit of wealth and prosperity are Psalm 49:16-20, Matthew 6:19-21, Mark 10:24-26, Luke 12:33, and James 5:1-3. What do you think? Are these verse being fairly matched against one another or misinterpreted? Among the interesting quotes in the article are the ... |
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| How would you define 'friend'?What other characteristic did you see in David's and Jonathan's friendship?What makes it easy or hard for you to be a friend?How does our culture help or hinder friendships? ... |
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| Okay you like the slides of David and Goliath with kids versus huge opponents. It isn't so funny when we're the little kid, but we all are at times. What 'life lessons's have you learned about God? Let's help each other.Rich ... |
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| Here are the verses I promised on the potential of being 'demonized' as a believer:Matthew 16:23, Luke 22:31-32, Acts 5:1-3, I Corinthians 5:5, Ephesians 6:10-18, I Peter 5:8-9.Three books you might find helpful on this subject: 'Victory over the Darkness' by Neil Anderson 'The Bondage Breaker' by Neil Anderson ' Demon Possession & the Christian' by C. Fred DickasonWhat else did the Lord ... |
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| This is a new sermon series on King David. I felt led to revisit his life because he is such a great example of one who has a heart for God even when he 'blows it.' I am looking forward to this study and hope you benefit from it as well. I have asked a few questions below to start the conversation this week, but please comment on what you want.Do you think our world (America) is getting morally, spiritually worse? Are we living in a day of 'spiritual vacuum'? Why?What are the influences that ... |
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