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peter

What about saving the planet?

Posted on July 5, 2016

Aim: To explore the responsibility of Christians to care for Creation What the Bible says Psalm 24:1-2 Genesis 1:26-28 Genesis 2:15 Leviticus 25:23 Romans…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

To Abstain or not to Abstain : Leaders’ Guide

Posted on June 26, 2016

AIM: To explore the issue of abstinence from alcohol OBJECTIVES: By the end of this unit participants will have studied aspects of Bible teaching…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

Everyday Christian Living – To Abstain or not to Abstain?

Posted on June 26, 2016

Aim: To explore how we make decisions about drinking alcohol, smoking, etc. Introduction There are a number of aspects of everyday Christian living where…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

I know the plans I have for you Jeremiah 29:11-13

Posted on June 26, 2016

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give…

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Posted in Uncategorized
peter

Being Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16

Posted on June 20, 2016

“If our church disappeared from North Springfield tomorrow, would anybody notice?” There is a thought-provoking question. I know we would notice. But what about…

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Posted in Upside-Down Kingdom - the Beatitudes
peter

Leave or Remain – Discussion on the EU Referendum

Posted on June 12, 2016

To help Christians think about this most important issue here are some websites offering Christian comments. The Baptist Times has a list of Baptist…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

Blessed are those who are persecuted Matthew 5:10-12

Posted on June 12, 2016

Back in 1979 the Upminster superstars Ian Dury and the Blockheads released their last and most famous song, “Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3”.…

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Posted in Upside-Down Kingdom - the Beatitudes
peter

Never Mind Sunday Trading LEADER’S GUIDE

Posted on June 12, 2016

AIM: To explore different Christian approaches to Sunday OBJECTIVES: By the end of this unit participants will have discussed a number of situations involving…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
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5. NEVER MIND SUNDAY TRADING – WHAT ABOUT SUNDAY BUYING?

Posted on June 7, 2016

Aim: To explore different Christian approaches to Sunday. Discussion starter WHICH OF THESE THINGS would you NOT do on a Sunday? Why not? 1.…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

Whose money is it anyway? Leader’s Guide

Posted on June 7, 2016

AIM: To consider our attitudes to and use of money and possessions. OBJECTIVES: By the end of this unit participants will have reflected on…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
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Everyday Christian Living 4: Whose Money is it Anyway?

Posted on May 30, 2016

Aim: To consider our attitudes to and use of money and possessions. To start you thinking How do you spend money? Take a little…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9

Posted on May 30, 2016

School dinner was being served. One boy had several minutes to wait as others were receiving their portions and in silence he contemplated the…

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Posted in Upside-Down Kingdom - the Beatitudes
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To Everything there is a Season LEADERS’ GUIDE

Posted on May 30, 2016

AIM: To explore the ways as Christians we use our time and our talents SESSION OUTLINE: Introduction and Bible Base (see passages below) 5…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
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Everyday Christian Living 3: To everything there is a season

Posted on May 23, 2016

Aim: To explore the ways as Christians we use our time and talents To get you thinking Time just flies! But where does it…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
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Holy Through and Through

Posted on May 23, 2016

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Blessed are the pure in heart For they shall see their…

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Posted in Upside-Down Kingdom - the Beatitudes
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“Box”ing Clever – Leader’s Guide

Posted on May 23, 2016

AIM: To help develop a Christian view of the media. OBJECTIVES: By the end of this unit participants will have discussed their choices about…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

Everyday Christian Living 2 “Boxing Clever”

Posted on May 17, 2016

Aim: To help develop a Christian view of the media Questions for discussion How many hours each week do you spend watching television or…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

Spiritual Warfare Matthew 10:1-15

Posted on May 17, 2016

We talked this morning about prayer walking. We saw that prayer walking is just a way of praying not at home or at church…

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Posted in Spiritual warfare
peter

The Secret of Mercy

Posted on May 17, 2016

There is a book with an intriguing title: “How to close your church in a decade.” The ways to close a church, the authors…

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Posted in Upside-Down Kingdom - the Beatitudes
peter

Integrity: white lies and speed limits – Leader’s Guide

Posted on May 17, 2016

When this series of discussion guides were first published I included not only notes for Participants each week but also a Leader’s Guide so…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living
peter

Integrity: White Lies and Speed Limits

Posted on May 8, 2016

Aim: To consider the meaning of integrity and honesty in everyday issues. Questions for discussion WHAT WOULD YOU DO? 1. A little child draws…

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Posted in Everyday Christian Living

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