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A Life-Long Mission Trip

Single-session Bible study on Missions. 4 pages. Leader Guide available.

Have you recently heard about short-term mission teams going to many parts of the world? Have the sharing and the stories concerning these trips intrigued you? Do you feel as if God is tapping you on the shoulder to participate in such an adventure? In this Bible study, let’s examine what God says about mission trip opportunities.

Note: You might wish to use this Bible study as part of program that includes a speaker who has recently completed a short-term mission trip.

A Life-Long Mission Trip with Leader Guide

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Encountering “What Ifs” on the Expressway of Life

Single-session Bible study on Christian Life, Trials. 3 pages. Leader Guide available.

In every life, there are always “what ifs.” Your personal “what ifs” might include such lifechanging events as a move to a new community due to a job change, a change in marital status due to divorce or the death of a spouse, or a retirement after many years of hard work. Then there are the daily “what ifs” as you care for your family, go to work, shop for groceries, take the car in for repairs, mow the lawn, plant a garden, shovel snow, visit your doctor, as well as medical diagnoses and procedures which frighten us. These are just the tip of the iceberg of our busy lives and the “what ifs” that affect us. 

When “what ifs” on the expressway of life overwhelm us, we may become worried and anxious. As our sinful natures cause us to turn inward to look for answers, we may wonder if we will have time to accomplish everything ahead of us in our daily lives. We may wonder if a relationship will develop or dissolve. We may wonder if the medical advice and procedures will grant us a cure. Worry and anxiety over “what ifs” and over actual problems we face can consume our time and energy. These emotions may become so overwhelming that they cause us to take our eyes off of God and forget His love and care for us as well as His control over all things. To help us face life’s “what ifs,” let’s turn to God’s Word for guidance. 

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Lord, I Can’t Handle This!

Single-session Bible study on Stress, Christian Life. 3 pages. Leader Guide available.

When people talk about stress in everyday life, they usually are describing “bad” stress, distress. Commonly, “stress” refers to problems like sick kids, overwhelming credit card debt, or arguments with co-workers. 

Experts, though, remind us that not all stress is distress. Good stress, or “eustress,” gets us out of bed in the morning. It keeps us motivated and moving forward. That rapid heartbeat you experience at the surprise birthday party your friends planned for you is eustress. So is the rush that floods your being when your team wins. So is the feeling when that golden oldie starts to play and happy memories flood your heart, sending a smile across your face. 

Lord, I Can’t Handle This! with Leader Guide

 

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Working Together

Single-session Bible study on Christian Life, Relationship with Others. 5 pages. Leader Guide available.

From the beginning, God did not want people to be alone or isolated. The Lord made each one of us and placed us in a family, community, and congregation. But because we are sinners, working and living with others can be challenging. In this Bible study, we will see God’s framework for accepting others and how, with God’s help, different personalities can work together toward a common goal.

Working Together with Leader Guide

 

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God’s Purposes for Marriage

Single-session Bible study on Marriage. 3 pages. Leader Guide available.

A Scriptural look at marriage and 4 purposes for marriage.

God’s Purposes for Marriage with Leader Guide

 

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Mentoring New Moms

Single-session Bible study on Relationship with Others. 5 pages.

In honor of all the faithful women who have been an encouragement to mothers in LCMS pews: past, present, and future. May the Word of God and the compassion of these women inspire us to serve our sisters in Christ who are raising little ones in the faith.

Whether you are a seasoned mother with wisdom to share, or have no children of your own, God uses women in all walks of life to be mentors. In this study, we will focus particularly on mentoring new moms. We will also consider three different ways to encourage new moms physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 

Mentoring New Moms with Leader Guide — Relationship with Others

 

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Sing to the Lord a New Song

Single-session Bible study PowerPoint on Christian Life.

“At the center of a busy life, deep fatigue and profound weariness can empty our souls. There is simply not enough time to enjoy God, family and neighbor. Where can our souls be refreshed? Where can we be made new?”

Sing to the Lord a New Song PPT 

 

Originally published as a resource to “Recover Your Life – Sing to the Lord a New Song” in the 2007-2009 Meeting and Event Planner; written by Linda Wenthe.

 

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Bread of Life

Single-session Bible study PowerPoint on Christian Life. Leader Guide available.

A series of analogies about the types of ‘spiritual bread’ we may describe ourselves as; and the one true “Bread” that leads to real life. 

Bread of Life PPT 
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Women with Jesus at the Cross and the Tomb

Single-session Bible study on Lent, Women of the Bible. 3 pages.

Beginning with Ash Wednesday and for 40 days following, we are in the period of the church year called Lent. It is a time to remember the suffering, death, and burial in preparation for the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we approach and journey through Lent, let us focus on the women who were present when Jesus was crucified on Calvary and later at His tomb.

Women with Jesus at the Cross and the Tomb

 

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Who’s Number One?

Single-session Bible study on Almighty God, Christian Living, Priorities. 3 pages.

In each season of the year there are teams competing in different sports. In summer, baseball is popular. Each team claims to be number one. Yet, in time, only one team can and will win the championship. Only one can come in first! In a similar way, God reminds us that He will not only lead all season, He will be first in the end. 

Who’s Number One?

 

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What Do You Mean, Be Still?

Single-session Bible study on Advent. 5 pages. Leader Guide available.

“If you can remain calm while all others are panicking, you probably don’t understand the situation.” This is an old saying that brings a chuckle and a nod of agreement from many, especially in the weeks before Christmas. There are so many preparations to be made – presents to buy and wrap, cards to address and mail, food to purchase and prepare – how could anyone be calm! Yet, God invites us, even commands us, to be still – to fully comprehend and embrace the meaning of what He has done for us through the birth of His Son. 

What Do You Mean, Be Still? (study guide with leader guide)

 

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We Begin Anew

Single-session Bible study on Thankfulness, Healing, New Year. 3 pages.

This Bible study looks at Luke 17:11–19, the account of the 10 lepers. This is a text often associated with Thanksgiving, since appreciation for the gifts of life are a prominent theme. However, it can also be used as we move into the New Year and reflect on our lives and our response to God's grace.

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We Begin Anew

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True Worship Hinges on Honor

Single-session Bible study on Honoring God, Worship. 5 pages. Leader Guide available.

In this Bible study we take a closer look at worship, defining worship, discussing examples of worship in Scripture, and exploring four areas where we can worship God by giving Him honor.

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The Where and How of the Father’s Field

Single-session Bible study on Witnessing, Service. 5 pages.

“Where” is the Father’s field and “how” does the Father sow, nourish, and reap His harvest of believers? The following study of God’s Word will attempt to answer those questions as we look at “where,” in the four arenas (i.e. mission fields) given to us by Jesus from Acts 1:8, and the “how,” with seven mission responses. This is a result of showing our faith by what we do from James 2:17–18. 

The Where and How of the Father’s Field

 

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The Sweet Gospel Message

Single-session Bible study on Christmas, Christian Living. 3 pages. Leader Guide available.

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This Bible study guides us to tell the Good News of salvation in Jesus to those around us who need to hear His story – to tell what we have “heard and seen.” And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them (Luke 2:20).

The Sweet Gospel Message Study Guide with  Leader Guide

 

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