http://smallgroups.com en-us http://smallgroups.com N/A bryan@upstateimage.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:40:54 -0400 20 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1637/1/Worship_Works/The_Power_of_Prayer.html The Power of Prayer heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1625/1/Worship_Works.html Floating Praise heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1614/1/The_Presence_and_the_Presents.html When the conversation related to the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit, the Apostle Paul never seemed to lack for words. He wanted people to be informed about how God worked in and through his people. He showed no reticence in addressing this topic, as it seems that he experienced the presence of God’s Spirit in ways that we might label today as unusual. It is somewhat remarkable to me how comfortable we have become with doing church without an expectation that God might show up. sboren@whchurch.org (Scott Boren) Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1613/1/Worship_Works/Poured_Out.html Poured Out heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1615/1/Community_in_the_Power_of_the_Spirit.html Did you know that God has brought you to our church for a purpose? Did you know that you have a purpose to fulfill that nobody else can fulfill in the same way you can? You are called, uniquely gifted, and needed to accomplish the plans the Lord has for our church body. Did you know that being connected with others allows you to live your life in a way that you would not have otherwise been able to live with it? How can a hand function if it is not attached to an arm? reidsmith777@msn.com (Reid Smith) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1606/1/Worship_Works.html Our Prayer heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1595/1/Worship_Works/Visual_Worship.html Visual Worship heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1586/1/Worship_Works/Life_Changing_Prayer.html Life Changing Prayer heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1575/1/Worship_Works/Amazing_Love.html Amazing Love heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1561/1/Worship_Works/Mosaic_of_Love.html Mosaic of Love heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1555/1/Worship_Works/One_Solitary_Life.html One Solitary Life heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1543/1/Worship_Works/Give_Praise_to_the_Creator.html Joshua took a taxi to downtown Washington D.C. At 7:51 he set down his violin case, opened it up, removed his violin, and threw a few “seed” dollars into the case. Then he began to play. He played for 6 of the most difficult and cherished classical pieces of all time for exactly 43 minutes. heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1529/1/Worship_Works/_Blessed_Be_His_Name.html Blessed Be His Name heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1519/1/Worship_Works/A_Sinners_Prayer.html A Sinner's Prayer heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1512/1/Worship_Works/Tis_So_Sweet.html Tis So Sweet heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1498/1/Worship_Works/Sweetest_Name_on_Earth.html LEADER: Ask your group to speak about what comes to their minds when you mention a certain title. For example: You (leader) say, “Mom,” and your group responds in popcorn style saying, “nurture, laughter, compassionate, disciplinarian, etc. heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1488/1/Worship_Works/Worship_Walk.html Worship Walk heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1476/1/Worship_Works/It_is_Good_to_Praise_the_Lord.html It is Good to Praise the Lord heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1330/1/Worship_Works/God_in_a_Box.html God in a Box? heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1322/1/Worship_Works/Count_Your_Blessings.html Count Your Blessings heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1310/1/Worship_Works/_Stones_of_Worship.html Stones of Worship heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1314/1/Connections_Transformational_Small_Group_Spiritual_Disciplines.html Discipline is just about my least favorite word in the dictionary. The word reminds me of doing homework, going to the gym regularly, or saving money for retirement. None of these things are much fun today, but each one has a huge payback tomorrow, doesn’t it? randall@touchusa.org (Randall Neighbour) Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1312/1/Community_The_Wellspring_of_Spiritual_Disciplines.html  Spiritual disciplines help us to grow as learners and followers of Jesus Christ. Since small groups are relational by design, they help believers activate spiritual practices that mature them in Christ and further the mission of the Church. We will look at a list of key spiritual disciplines that can be exercised in community, result in life-transformation, and keep your small groups and church on mission. Emphasis will be placed on why community is integral to the actual nature and effective outworking of spiritual disciplines. Also, “growth tips” will be offered on how to strengthen the development of each spiritual discipline in small group life. reidsmith777@msn.com (Reid Smith) Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1311/1/How_to_Have_a_Prayer_Vigil.html To electrify your prayer time, schedule a prayer vigil for your small group, mission team, or entire church. A prayer vigil is a watchful, awake time set apart for the purpose of prayer. Over the years, I have organized a two-hour vigil for our small group, a 12-hour prayer vigil for my short-term mission team, and a weekly (for eight weeks) four-hour prayer vigil for our church. Here are some ideas that worked for our 12-hour vigil. They will help you organize and make your next vigil a success. angeladionwriter@comcast.net (Angela Dion) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1302/1/Worship_Works/I_Believe.html I Believe heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1290/1/Worship_Works/Moving_Prayers.html Moving Prayers heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1285/1/Worship_Works/Letter_Praise.html Letter Praise - Write the letters of the alphabet on small pieces of paper (1 letter per sheet) and allow your group members to choose 2 or 3 (depending on the size of your group) out of a hat. heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1273/1/Worship_Works/Five_Finger_Praise.html Five Finger Praise heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1276/1/Teaching_Small_Group_Members_How_to_Pray.html The small group my husband and I led shared prayer needs at the end of each meeting. Jeff or I usually asked if one or two people wanted to pray for the prayer requests. Tony and Brooke, a young married couple, had been in our group for a few short months. Brooke had come to Christ a few years earlier, but Tony had only been a Christ follower for a short period of time. He was a friendly guy but was very quiet, and I was sensitive to the fact that the entire church scene was a completely new experience for him. smartwords@sbcglobal.net (Teena M. Stewart) Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1262/1/Worship_Works/Broken_Praise.html September 2006 - Broken Praise heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1264/1/Breakthrough_Moments_That_Transform_the_Group.html One evening, a young family who had attended our fellowship for a couple of months showed up at the Lifegroup which my wife, Marcy, and I led. We were surprised and delighted. dalves@frontlineInc.org (David Alves) Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1256/1/Worship_Works/Holy_is_the_Lord_God_Almighty.html Holy is the Lord God Almighty heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1244/1/Worship_Works/Psalm_136______Give_thanks_His_love_endures_forever.html Psalm 136 ½ (Give thanks… His love endures forever) heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1231/1/Worship_Works/The_Great_I_Am.html The Great I Am heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1225/1/Worship_Works.html My 100th Psalm heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1213/1/Worship_Works/Prayers_of_Praise.html Prayers of Praise heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1206/1/Worship_Works/My_Treasure.html My Treasure heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1194/1/Worship_Works/In_Light_of_the_Cross.html In Light of the Cross - You will need: A votive candle for each person in your group, A lighter or matches heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1179/1/Worship_Works/With_Great_Love.html What kind of worship does the Lord require? Does He demand great acts of self sacrifice or simple acts of humility? So often we believe that loving God and living a life of worship is one monumental act after another. Consequently, most of us give up. We know we aren't up to the task of living large all the time! heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1172/1/Worship_Works/One_Solitary_Life.html One Solitary Life heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 03 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1152/1/eTraining_-_Relating_to_God_Through_Worship_and_Prayer_in_Your_Small_Group.html "Relating to God Through Worship and Prayer in Your Small Group" is an interactive training experience with audio and video features designed to help your smal group grow in the areas of worship and prayer. office@smallgroups.com (SmallGroups.com ) Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1163/1/Worship_Works/The_Most_Important_Thing.html The Most Important Thing  - Our spiritual act of worship is doing as Jesus commanded. Our obedience is a direct reflection of what is in our hearts. It shows the world the depth of our love for God and for others. heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1469/1/Worship_Works.html We Stand in Hope heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 04 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1019/1/Worship_Works/The_Greatness_of_Quietness.html The Greatness of Quietness      heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1128/1/Worship_Works/Our_God_Is_Close.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1122/1/Worship_Works/A_praise_prayer_for_those_we_love.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1116/1/Worship_Works/Lifes_Small_Pleasures.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1110/1/Worship_Works/Its_a_line_up.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1104/1/Worship_Works/A_Psalm_of_Sacrifice.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1098/1/Worship_Works/I_praise_you_because.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1092/1/Worship_Works/No_one_but_our_God.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1086/1/Worship_Works/Live_like_you_were_dying.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/11/1/Worship_Works/I_Go_to_the_Rock.html I go to the Rock heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1080/1/Worship_Works/I_GO_TO_THE_ROCK.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/22/1/Worship_Works/Post_it_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/30/1/Worship_Works/Praising_in_Sorrow.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/42/1/Worship_Works/The_Reason_You_are_my_God.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/49/1/Worship_Works/A_Life_of_God-Worship.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/55/1/Worship_Works/Toss_it_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/61/1/Worship_Works/The_Lord_is_my_Shepherd_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/68/1/Worship_Works/A_praise_of_friendship.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/78/1/Worship_Works/Hallelujah.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/84/1/Worship_Works/He_is_my_rest.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/109/1/Worship_Works/I_am_amazed.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/115/1/Worship_Works/A_New_Year.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/121/1/Worship_Works/I_will_follow_You.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/127/1/Worship_Works/Praise_walking.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/133/1/Worship_Works/Celebrate_Life.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/139/1/Worship_Works/God_is_in_charge.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/145/1/Worship_Works/A_Lyrical_Worship.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/153/1/Worship_Works/Worship_Scavenger_Hunt.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/173/1/Worship_Works/BE_STILL.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/179/1/Worship_Works/Praising_with_Focus.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 May 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/217/1/Worship_Works/The_Communion_of_Believers.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/223/1/Worship_Works/We_Will_Call_a_Responsive_Reading.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/235/1/Worship_Works/Share_a_Song_of_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/242/1/Worship_Works/New_Years_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/256/1/Worship_Works/Christmas_A_Time_to_Worship.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/262/1/Worship_Works/Categories.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/268/1/Worship_Works/God_is_like.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/287/1/Worship_Works/Praise_Connection.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/299/1/Worship_Works/Our_Psalm_of_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/293/1/Worship_Works/My_Cup_Is_Full.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/470/1/Worship_Works/We_Come_Lord.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1466/1/Worship_Works.html We Come Lord heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 04 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/477/1/Worship_Works/Color_Coded_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 May 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/483/1/Worship_Works/We_Will_Not_Fear.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/489/1/Worship_Works/The_Lord_is_my_shepherd.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/495/1/Worship_Works/Popcorn_Praise_Prayers.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/501/1/Worship_Works/I_shall_not_want.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/507/1/Worship_Works/Christmas_Carol_Worship.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/511/1/Worship_Works/I_Want_To_Praise_You_Because.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Nov 2001 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/517/1/Worship_Works/Postures_of_Prayer.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/521/1/Worship_Works/Floating_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Sep 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/525/1/Worship_Works/A_Sacrifice_of_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 Aug 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/529/1/Worship_Works/Praising_God_with_the_Psalms.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Jul 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/533/1/Worship_Works/My_Soul_Thirsts_for_You.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/537/1/Worship_Works/Everyday_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 May 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/432/1/God_Sensitive_Small_Groups.html "Don't teach about worship as part of the cell (small group) order when you're speaking to our leaders," the pastor told me right before the seminar started. "We don't practice worship in our cells (small groups). joelcomiskey@msn.com (Joel Comiskey) Fri, 04 May 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/433/1/Worship_the_Heart_and_Soul_of_Small_Groups.html We all know that worship is an essential part of the Christian's life, both individually and corporately. But does worship belong in small groups? micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Thu, 03 May 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/434/1/Put_Prayer_Into_Prayer_Time.html In small groups, members may need to be encouraged to share prayer requests. As people get to know each other, they will likely become more open to expressing their needs. baileywick@juno.com (Esther M. Bailey) Wed, 02 May 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/436/1/Focusing_Our_Group_Attitude.html When asked to teach an adult small group, I thought, "This shouldn't be too tough." But I had a few things to learn. Have you ever felt your leading was floundering, that your group was accomplishing nothing? office@smallgroups.com (Martin Hall) Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/541/1/Worship_Works/Our_hope_is_fixed_on_Jesus_Christ.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Apr 2001 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/545/1/Worship_Works/If_God_is_For_Us__.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Mar 2001 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/549/1/Worship_Works/Praising_God.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sun, 11 Feb 2001 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/553/1/Worship_Works/Words_of_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 Jan 2001 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/660/1/Worship_Works/Praising_God_with_Scriptures_and_Prayer.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Dec 2000 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/664/1/Worship_Works/You_are_Everything.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Sat, 11 Nov 2000 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/668/1/Worship_Works/The_Word_Spoken_into_My_Life.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Wed, 11 Oct 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/672/1/Worship_Works/Our_Identity_in_Christ.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Mon, 11 Sep 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/809/1/Worship_Works/Because_of_who_You_are_I_Am.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Fri, 11 Aug 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/813/1/Worship_Works/Remembering_An_Act_of_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Jul 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/820/1/Worship_Works/An_Invitation_of_Praise.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Thu, 11 May 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/824/1/Worship_Works/ABC_Worship.html   heartbeat@alluretech.net (Tami Rudkin) Tue, 11 Apr 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/585/1/Crisis_Praying.html When someone in your group or someone closely connected with members of your group has a crisis, do you feel your response is inadequate? baileywick@juno.com (Esther M. Bailey) Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/604/1/Worship_in_the_Cell_Church.html "Worship Him and then serve Him only" said Jesus (Mt. 4:10). joelcomiskey@msn.com (Joel Comiskey) Thu, 02 Sep 1999 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/606/1/Leading_Worship_in_Small_Groups.html \"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God\" (Col. 3:16). headangler@fishingwitha.net (Steven Reames) Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1435/1/Without_a_Prayer.html Without prayer, small groups don’t have a . . . well, a prayer. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Mon, 05 Apr 1999 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/625/1/Touching_the_Heart_of_the_True_Shepherd.html George and Sally Forrester often invited Ben and Nancy to their Columbia, South Carolina, cell group. Ben and Nancy always refused. Rather than letting this discourage them, George and Sally committed to pray even more fervently for their agnostic neighbors. Hurstonm@bellsouth.net (Karen Hurston) Mon, 05 Apr 1999 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/626/1/Praying_the_Night_Away.html If you're looking for a great way to spend an evening with your small group, try a half-night of prayer. This works best on a weekend evening, when it's most convenient for people to gather from 6 p.m. till midnight. revkwright@aol.com (Keith Wright) Sun, 04 Apr 1999 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/627/1/12_Ideas_for_Conversational_Prayer.html Some people would rather have teeth pulled than to pray out loud, others look at prayer as an opportunity to gossip, and still others monopolize the time with long-winded prayers. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Sat, 03 Apr 1999 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/628/1/Prayer_Power.html "After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly" (Acts 4:31). micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Fri, 02 Apr 1999 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/629/1/Two_More_Ways_to_Pray.html Praying To Make A Global Impact office@smallgroups.com (Michelle Howe) Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/635/1/The_Coming_Revival.html Everywhere you turn, Christians are talking about revival. Books on revival are appearing regularly and selling well. Every major Christian event seems to carry with it the question, "Is this a beginning to the revival?" office@smallgroups.com (David Butts) Tue, 02 Feb 1999 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/657/1/Prayer_Walking.html I wanted to drop a few pounds. I also wanted to pray for my neighbors. So I decided to combine exercise and prayer. I chose walking because it leaves my mind free to focus on the Lord. Writewon@aol.com (Rebecca Livermore) Fri, 02 Oct 1998 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/855/1/Thou_Shalt_Worship___In_Your_Small_Group.html Does worship have a place in small groups? Or does it belong only in the church building on Sunday mornings? micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Tue, 09 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/856/1/Yes_You_Can_Worship_in_Your_Small_Group.html "Wherever two or three hundred are gathered in a building in my name on Sunday morning, there I am in the midst of them." office@smallgroups.com (Mike Helm) Mon, 08 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0400 http://smallgroups.com/articles/857/1/Four_Ways_to_Introduce_Worship.html Worship calls forth deep feeling, and wherever there are deep feelings, there will be some discomfort. A few simple steps will help you introduce worship in a more nonthreatening way. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Sun, 07 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/858/1/Worship_Myths_and_Truth.html The ball is snapped. Number 78 in the orange and black is quick off the line, blocking his man 10 yards downfield. The tackle is made--on the other side of the field--and the whistle blows. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Sat, 06 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1355/1/Worship_and_Prayer__The_Power_Behind_Small_Group_Ministry.html Small group experts talk a lot about small group dynamics. But none of them is as important as the dynamics of prayer and worship. Other dynamics have to do with horizontal relationships; that is, relationships between two or more people. But prayer and worship bring into the group the horizontal relationship, the primary relationship between us and God. Prayer and worship invite God's presence into the group; they seek for his purpose to prevail in our meetings and for his power to be displayed. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Fri, 05 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1356/1/Small_Group_Training_Meeting_Outline_-_Worship.html This page is for those who are entrusted with training and supporting small group leaders. It will enable you to create a small group environment for leaders, offer skill training for leaders' development, and provide a safe place where problems in small groups can be dealt with. Because each church situation is unique, adapt what follows to fit your circumstances. office@smallgroups.com (Jeffrey Arnold) Thu, 04 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/860/1/12_Ideas_for_Conversational_Prayer.html Some people would rather have teeth pulled than to pray out loud, others look at prayer as an opportunity to gossip, and still others monopolize the time with long-winded prayers. micmac@smallgroups.com (Michael C. Mack) Thu, 04 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0500 http://smallgroups.com/articles/1358/1/The_Small_Group_Clinic.html We would like to spend time in worship in our group, but our worship experience has mostly been on Sunday morning, led by a choir and organ. How can we transfer this to our small group? tcorrigan@serv.bz (Thom Corrigan) Tue, 02 Apr 1996 00:00:00 -0500