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Sermon Study Guide “Releasing the Creative Power of Your Tongue ” November 3-4, 2012
For individual, family or group study Icebreaker
Do you usually send heart-felt or humorous greeting cards? Why?
Points to Ponder
We speak an average of 100-175 words per minute. Ephesians 4:29 (The Message Bible) Each word is a gift. Imagine for a moment being able to give out 100 gifts per minute without spending a dime.
Read Out Loud (Ephesians 4:29) 1. 2. 3.
When the verse says “unwholesome talk,” what does it refer to? Name several words that you feel would “build others up.” How do you think words “benefit” those that listen?
Talk It Over (Acts 1:8) 1. 2. 3.
Share a time when someone’s tongue brought life to you through their words… What words brought death? When you think of your own self-talk, are your words more lifeproducing or death-producing? Our words often create the world in which we live. How have you experienced this truth in your life?
Work It Out~Do It! (Proverbs 18:21) Are you tapping into the life-giving power of the tongue? Making Sure:
The input into my mind is life-producing. Ponder the Lord’s words for you. (Bible/ Still Small Voice/Nudges) Memorize and Pray: Psalm 141:3 “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Pray It Through
Lord please guard my mouth. Let my words build others up and encourage them in their walk with you. Thank you for the words you speak over my life. ~Amen. CHALLENGE: Read Suggested Books from Pastor Cal. “Change Your Words, Change Your Life” by Joyce Meyer “The Power of the Prophetic Blessing” by John Hagee “The Power of Your Words” by Robert Morris
FAMILY TOOLBOX November 2012 Week 2 HOMEFRONT MONTHLY Want some ideas for creating an environment of “Serving” in your marriage? Practice the following 5As with your spouse: Affection: hugs, back rubs, a kiss, etc. Affirmation: verbally recognize something you appreciate or admire about your spouse Ask “Have I hurt or frustrated you in any way?” and “Is there anything I can do for you today?” Apologize for anything hurtful or frustrating you may have done Amen: ask your spouse how you can specifically pray for them For more information, see the article titled “Vitamins for your Marriage” on page 22 of the Homefront Monthly. You can pick it up at any Discoveryland Registration desk, or download the Homefront app from your app store. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK This is the LAST WEEK for Operation Christmas Child! Pick up your unfilled boxes this weekend and turn them back in by November 11th. Prayerfully consider making a difference in the life of a child through OCC!
Download the Homefront App today from your App store and start spending more quality time with your family. HOMEFRONT WEEKLY This pre-teaching tool is our way of letting parents lead the way in the spiritual education of their children. New each week, they can be picked up in Discoveryland classrooms and registration desks, or online at www.nwoods.org/discoveryland. Tru Blessings: Blessing of the Week (Ages 2 & 3) Open a Bible and read Psalm 95:6 “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” Tru Wonder: Remember Verse for the Month (Pre-K, K/1st) “Serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13b Tru Story: Remember Verse for the Month (2nd-5th) “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)
For individual, family or group study Icebreaker
Do you usually send heart-felt or humorous greeting cards? Why?
Points to Ponder
We speak an average of 100-175 words per minute. Ephesians 4:29 (The Message Bible) Each word is a gift. Imagine for a moment being able to give out 100 gifts per minute without spending a dime.
Read Out Loud (Ephesians 4:29) 1. 2. 3.
When the verse says “unwholesome talk,” what does it refer to? Name several words that you feel would “build others up.” How do you think words “benefit” those that listen?
Talk It Over (Acts 1:8) 1. 2. 3.
Share a time when someone’s tongue brought life to you through their words… What words brought death? When you think of your own self-talk, are your words more lifeproducing or death-producing? Our words often create the world in which we live. How have you experienced this truth in your life?
Work It Out~Do It! (Proverbs 18:21) Are you tapping into the life-giving power of the tongue? Making Sure:
The input into my mind is life-producing. Ponder the Lord’s words for you. (Bible/ Still Small Voice/Nudges) Memorize and Pray: Psalm 141:3 “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Pray It Through
Lord please guard my mouth. Let my words build others up and encourage them in their walk with you. Thank you for the words you speak over my life. ~Amen. CHALLENGE: Read Suggested Books from Pastor Cal. “Change Your Words, Change Your Life” by Joyce Meyer “The Power of the Prophetic Blessing” by John Hagee “The Power of Your Words” by Robert Morris
FAMILY TOOLBOX November 2012 Week 2 HOMEFRONT MONTHLY Want some ideas for creating an environment of “Serving” in your marriage? Practice the following 5As with your spouse: Affection: hugs, back rubs, a kiss, etc. Affirmation: verbally recognize something you appreciate or admire about your spouse Ask “Have I hurt or frustrated you in any way?” and “Is there anything I can do for you today?” Apologize for anything hurtful or frustrating you may have done Amen: ask your spouse how you can specifically pray for them For more information, see the article titled “Vitamins for your Marriage” on page 22 of the Homefront Monthly. You can pick it up at any Discoveryland Registration desk, or download the Homefront app from your app store. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK This is the LAST WEEK for Operation Christmas Child! Pick up your unfilled boxes this weekend and turn them back in by November 11th. Prayerfully consider making a difference in the life of a child through OCC!
Download the Homefront App today from your App store and start spending more quality time with your family. HOMEFRONT WEEKLY This pre-teaching tool is our way of letting parents lead the way in the spiritual education of their children. New each week, they can be picked up in Discoveryland classrooms and registration desks, or online at www.nwoods.org/discoveryland. Tru Blessings: Blessing of the Week (Ages 2 & 3) Open a Bible and read Psalm 95:6 “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” Tru Wonder: Remember Verse for the Month (Pre-K, K/1st) “Serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13b Tru Story: Remember Verse for the Month (2nd-5th) “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)
