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Community
God's Wireless Network (from thequest email UPdate May 2004)
Bonhoeffer & Life Together (from thequest email UPdate June 2004)
It's Not Good to Be Alone (from thequest email UPdate June 2004)
Praying as a Community (PDF)
practical tips on praying as a group
Icebreakers (PDF)
practical tips on how to use icebreakers for a group
Evangelism
Conversations not Conversions by Ed Waken (PDF)
Grief
Understanding Grief: And Helping Those Experiencing It
Hospitality
My House and Hospitality (PDF)
Leadership in Organic Church Multiplication Movements
This conference was sponsored by CMA Resources April 2005 and Mike Jentes took some notes and posted them here (PDF)
Life Transformation Groups...for Kids
Here's an LTG card kids can print and use (PDF)
Prayer
Prayer Contagion article by Mindi Jentes
Praying as a Community (PDF) tips on praying as a group
Prayer Worksheets- Men Praying for their Family
A worksheet for Men's Retreats or anytime to focus men on praying through Scriptures and topics for their families.
Married Men (PDF)
Single Men (PDF)
Worship
Woman At the Well and Worship? Part 1
Discovery Group Materials
What is a Discovery Group? and some practical tools (PDF)
From Genesis to Jesus: An Interactive Study through the Bible
Using the New Living Translation of the Bible (PDF)
>>whole study (50 pages)<<
From Genesis to Jesus: An Interactive Study through the Bible
Using the New International Version of the Bible (PDF)
>>whole study (50 pages)<<
Seven Signs in John Study-- A look at the seven miracles that John records in his Gospel...to lead people to believe in Jesus.
Seven Signs--with blanks (PDF)
(blanks to be filled in during the study)
Seven Signs--with answers (PDF)
(some helpful answers to coach someone leading a study)
expressions of life
(poems, readings, etc.)
Angel Roads -by David Wachtel song lyrics
Bought And Paid For -by David Wachtel song lyrics
Becoming a Godly Woman - a launching point for contributions and more
In Tune with the Trinity -by David Wachtel song lyrics
Whiter Than Snow (PDF)
How to Study the Bible
How to Study the Bible for Yourself Session 1 (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 09.19.2004
Studying a Book/Passage of the Bible Worksheets (PDF)
Studying a Book/Passage of the Bible Worksheets (Word Doc)
How to Study the Bible for Yourself - Observation and Correlation Session 2 (PDF) by Mike Jentes on 10.03.2004
How to Study the Bible for Yourself - Interpretation and Summarization Session 3 (PDF) by Mike Jentes on 10.10.2004
How to Study the Bible for Yourself - Application and Communication Session 4 (PDF) by Mike Jentes on 10.17.2004
What the Bible says about....
What the Bible says about the Spirit World (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 10.31.2004
Can a Believer be Demon Possessed? (PDF)
by Mike Jentes
What the Bible says about the Spirit World: Part 2 (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 11.14.2004
What the Bible says about Politics & Government (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 11.07.2004
What the Bible says about Jesus' Birth in the Old Testament (PDF) by Mike Jentes on 12.05.2004
Jesus--A Man & God? (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 12.12.2004
The Unlikely Things of Jesus (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 12.19.2004
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow Series on Proverbs
Proverbs: Introduction to Wisdom (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 01.09.2005
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow--Work (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 01.16.2005
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow--Money (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 01.23.2005
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow--Sex (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 01.30.2005
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow--Anger (PDF)
by Larry Totzke on 02.06.2005
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow--Mouth (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 02.13.2005
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow--Relationships (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 02.20.2005
Ancient Wisdom for Today & Tomorrow--Business (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 02.27.2005
The Prayers of Jesus Series
Looking through the Gospels at the prayer life of Jesus.
The guide for our study is online here Also fill out the worksheets for the INSTITUTE for each section we are doing here A "Harmony of the Gospels" is helpful, but not necessary.
Apr 3, 05 The Prayers of Jesus part 1 // Mike Jentes
Apr 10, 05 The Prayers of Jesus part 2 // Mike Jentes
Apr 17, 05 The Prayers of Jesus part 3 // Mike Jentes
Apr 24, 05 The Prayers of Jesus part 4 // Mike Jentes
"Dependent Jesus"—on the Father / March 6, 2005 / Mike Jentes
What was Palm Sunday like? / March 20, 2005 / Mike Jentes
What is Jesus doing Now? Part 1 /May 1, 2005 / Mike Jentes
What is Jesus doing Now? Part 2 /May 9, 2005 / Mike Jentes
Solitude Sunday / May 22, 2005 / Mike Jentes
What the Bible Says about Baptism / June 12, 2005 / Mike Jentes
Blessed to be a Blessing...to the NATIONS / June 19, 2005 / Larry Totzke
What does the Bible say about Communion? (answers) or (blanks)
/ July 3, 2005 / Mike Jentes
Conflict Resolution
What does the Bible say about Conflict Resolution? Part 1a & 1b
/ July 10, 2005 / Mike Jentes
How do I respond in Conflict? (we did the linked resource) / July 17, 2005 / Mike Jentes
The Spoils of Jesus' Victory Series (a description here)
Grace that is greater than all our sin (PDF)
by Larry Totzke on 07.30.2005
What does it mean to be born again? (PDF)
by Mike Jentes on 08.07.2005
It's a Legal Thing (PDF)
by Larry Totzke on 08.14.2005
It's a Family Thing (PDF)
by Larry Totzke on 08.21.2005
Growing in Holiness (PDF)
by Larry Totzke on 08.28.2005
Growing Your Faith Series--How to Mature in Christ
(using Jerry Bridges' book by the same title) [all PDF]
Sept 4, 05 Basis for Growth /chap 1-2/ Mike Jentes
Sept 11, 05 Disciplined by Grace /chap 3/ Mike Jentes
Sept 17, 05 Role of the Holy Spirit /chap 4/ Mike Jentes
Oct 2, 05 Growing through the Word of God /chap 5/ Larry Totzke
Oct 9, 05 The Key to Transformation /chap 6/ Larry Totzke
Oct 16, 05 Dependent Discipline /chap 7/ Mike Jentes
Oct 30, 05 Spiritual Fellowship /chap 8/ Mike Jentes
Nov 6, 05 Instrument of the Gospel & Pursuit of Holiness /chap 9 & 10 / Mike J
Nov 13, 05 Pursuit of Godliness /chap 11/ Mike Jentes
Dec 4, 05 Trusting God /chap 12/ Mike Jentes
Dec 11, 05 Serving & Worshipping God /chap 13-14/ Tony Myers
Metaphors of Jesus
Jesus used important metaphors in His teaching ministry to describe Himself. Unpack these metaphors and get to know Jesus more and grow in our love and obedience.
01/15/06 Jesus: The Good Shepherd by Mike Jentes (PDF)
01/22/06 Jesus: The Bread by Mike Jentes (PDF)
01/29/06 Jesus: The Door / Gate / Way by Mike Jentes (PDF)
02/05/06 Jesus: The Resurrection & The Life by Larry Totzke (PDF)
Principles for EXPERIENCING GOD
A series covering the major themes of the highly acclaimed study by Henry Blackaby and Claude King called Experiencing God.
04/29/06 What it means to have a love relationship with God that is real and personal by Larry Totzke (PDF)
05/07/06 How to know when God is inviting you to become involved with Him in His work by Larry Totzke (PDF)
05/28/06 Reacting to God's invitation requires faith, making adjustments, and action by Larry Totzke (PDF)
06/04/06 Experiencing God in the church by Larry Totzke (PDF)
Community and Beyond- Community is elusive enough, but is there something beyond community? by Mike Jentes on 06/18/06 (powerpoint 2.2 MB)
A Look In the Belly of a Whale-A Study of Jonah by Mike Jentes 07/09/06 (PDF)
From Colossians To Columbus Series from Sept-Oct 2006:
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Introduction to Colossians- Powerpoint Slides (2MB) Mike Jentes
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Background of Colossae (PDF) Mike Jentes
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Outline of Key Aspects of Colossians 1:3-14 (PDF) Mike Jentes
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It's All About Jesus- Teaching on Col 1:15-23 Powerpoint Slides (1.5MB) Larry Totzke
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Labor for Maturity in Jesus on Col 1:24-2:8 Powerpoint Slides (3MB) Mike Jentes
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Combating Syncretism Col 2:6-23 Powerpoint Slides (1.5MB) Larry Totzke
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Jesus is Our Life Col 3:1-17 Put Off and Put On Cards (PDF) Mike Jentes
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Practical Following of Jesus Col 3:14-4:6 Powerpoint Slides (2.5MB) Mike Jentes
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Philemon's Story- a story of forgiveness Powerpoint Slides (.5 MB) Larry Totzke
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Epaphras' Story- the church planter for Colossae Powerpoint Slides (3.8 MB) Mike Jentes
Reformation Sunday Assembly October 29,2006-- An overview of Church History-- highlighting the Reformation. Powerpoint Slides by Larry Totzke
What the Bible Says About the Holy Spirit
The Art of Hospitality by Mike & Mindi Jentes 9/23/07
The Art of Listening & Asking Questions 10/07/07
by Dr. Troy Walker & Dr. Heather Peery
Advent 2007 Teachings:
12/2/07 Jesus, Angels, People--from Hebrews chapters 1-2
The PowerPoint can be seen HERE (by Mike Jentes)
12/16/07 Why Jesus Came - a look at the Incarnation from the book of Hebrews
The PowerPoint HERE (by Larry Totzke)
Little Bitty Books Series
1/6/08 Obadiah: Confidence in What? (Mike
Jentes)
PowerPoint
Basic Outline of Events
1/20/08 Jude: Just a little bitty book that you can't exclude (Mike Jentes) PowerPoint
3/2/08 2nd John- Love, Truth, Jesus (Mike
Jentes)
Letter from the old man
PowerPoint
4/6/08
3rd John- Study together
Letter from the old man
Outline
Key Points and Application by paragraph
Top Ten Verses
(a list of the Top Ten Bible verses for a topic)
Bible (PDF)
Prayer (PDF)
Love (PDF)
Practical Worksheets on Key Topics (all PDF)
What the Bible Says About Baptism
the same as above but it can be printed on one page front & back
in the New Testament there are nine different ways in which the word baptize or baptism is talked about. this outlines and describes them.
word, biographical, topical & historical study worksheets
Studying a Book/Passage of the Bible Worksheets
a step by step set of worksheets for studying a book of the Bible
Studying a Book/Passage of the Bible Study Worksheets (Word Doc)
where did they come from and what are the differences
what the Bible says about Communion
What does the Bible say about Communion? (answers) or (blanks) from thequest INSTITUTE-4/3/05
Conflict Resolution: Four Biblical Principles
what is a discovery group and some practical tools
factors in depression and ministering to those experiencing it
a worksheet for your house church to become "fishers of men"
House Church Gathering Planning Worksheet
to plan and delegate things for your house church gatherings
a little explanation and a Biblical tour of house churches
what the Proverbs say about being lazy
what the Bible says and four keys
some practical tips to meet new people
an article posted on how prayer can change a city
Praying in as a Community...In One Accord
practical tips on praying as a group
some tips on solitude
Bible verse list from the New International Version
Bible verse list from the New Living Translation
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