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| Leading a Small Group | |
| 1. How To Use Cru.Comm | Article |
| 2. Crucial Elements | Article |
| 3. Preparing the Lesson | Article |
| 4. Planning Your Group Session | Article |
| 5. Designing the Right Environment | Article |
| 6. Ten Suggestions for the First Group Meeting | Article |
| 7. Guiding a Discussion | Article |
| The Basics | ||||
| 1. Walking in the Light Confession - 1 John 1:5-9 |
Study | How to Experiencene God's Love and Forgiveness by Bill Bright |
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| 2. That You May Know Assurance - 1 John 5:9-13 |
Study | How to Be Sure You Are a Christian by Bill Bright |
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| 3. Life Through the Spirit Holy Spirit - Romans 8:1-17 |
Study | How to Be Filled with The Spirit by Bill Bright |
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| Ephesians - The Basic Elements of the Faith | ||||
| 1. To the Praise of His Glory Our Spiritual Blessings in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 |
Study | The Holiness of Christ by Jerry Bridges |
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| 2. It's a Real Relationship Knowing God - Ephesians 1:15-23 |
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| 3. Richly Experiencing Grace Grace Everyday - Ephesians 2:1-10 |
Study | Good Old Grace Bruce Narramore and Bill Counts |
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| 4. Brought Near Peace in Relationships - Ephesians 2:11-22 |
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| 5. The Gospel Isn't Simply for Us Blessed to Be a Blessing - Ephesians 3:1-13 |
Study | The Glory of the Impossible by Samuel Zwemer |
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| 6. Rooted and Established Experiencing the Power and Love of God Ephesians 3:14-21 |
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| 7. Unity Becoming Mature in Community Ephesians 4:1-16 |
Study | Community | Both | |
| 8. A New Country Living as Members of the Kingdom Ephesians 4:17-5:2 |
Study | Head of the House by Steve Baker |
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| 9. Children of Light Purity - Ephesians 5:3-14 |
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| 10. Imitating God The Spirit-Filled Life - Ephesians 5:15-21 |
Study | High on God by Rick James |
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| 11. Submission Christ-Centered Relationships Ephesians 5:22-6:9 |
Study | Submission Is Not for Wimps by Eric Silverman |
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| 12. Armor God Has Prepared Us for Battle Ephesians 6:10-20 |
Study | Tools for Warfare by Mark Bubeck |
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| John - How Jesus Did Evangelism | ||||
| 1. No One Like Him Jesus - John 1:1-14 |
Study | Beyond Blind Faith by Paul E. Little |
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| 2. No One Is So Good The Gospel - John 3:1-18 |
Study | How to Introduce Others to Christ by Bill Bright |
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| 3. No One Is Too Bad The Gospel - John 4:4-26 |
Study | Preparing and Telling Your Story | Both | |
| 4. No One Should Not Hear Evangelism - John 4:4-42 |
Study | How to Witness in the Spirit by Bill Bright |
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| Luke - Teachings on the Way to Jerusalem | ||||
| 1. Follow Me Commitment - Luke 9:57-62 |
Study | Run to Win by Howard Hendricks |
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| 2. Martha, Martha Quiet Times - Luke 10:38-42 |
Study | Taking Time with God | Both | |
| 3. Our Father Prayer - Luke 11:1-13 |
Study | Use Your Superior Weapons by Tim Downs |
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| 4. Beware Eternal Perspective - Luke 12:1-21 |
Study | Eternal Perspective by Eric Silverman |
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| 5. Why Worry Worry - Luke 12:22-34 |
Study | Jesus and Worry by Steve Weaver |
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| 6. Last Chance God's Kingdom Plan - Luke 12:35-13:35 |
Study | Jesus and the Gentiles by H. Cornell Goerner |
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| 7. For Joy The Lost Sheep and Lost Coin - Luke 15:1-10 |
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| 8. Sonship or Slavery? The Lost Son - Luke 15:11-24 |
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| 9. Grace for Religious Sinners The Older Brother |
Study | A Parable of Fisherless Fishermen by John M. Drescher |
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| 10. The Kingdom of God Is Within You Kingdom Values - Luke 17:1-21 |
Study | Good Old Grace by Bruce Narramore and Bill Counts |
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| 11. Jerusalem Jesus Enters the City |
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| Character Studies - Old Testament | ||||
| 1. Moses Reluctant Leader - Exodus 2-4 |
Study | The Call of Christ to Leadership by John Stott |
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| 2. Ruth Loyal Love - Ruth 1-4 |
Study | Compassion Throughout Ruth by Eric Silverman |
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| 3. David Walking by Faith - 1 Samuel 17:20-50 |
Study | Faith Like David's by Eric Silverman |
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| 4. Esther Courage - Esther 4:6-17 |
Study | Safety's Edge by Ron Hutchcraft |
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| 5. Daniel Character Counts - Daniel 1 |
Study | Who Are You When Everyone's Looking? | Both | |
| Mission Impossible - God's Plan of Salvation from Genesis to Revelation | ||||
| 1. Mission Impossible 1 Abraham - Genesis 12 |
Study | The Chronicles of Yahweh, Pt. 1 by Rick James |
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| 2. Mission Impossible 2 Jonah - Jonah 1-4 |
Study | The Chronicles of Yahweh, Pt. 2 by Rick James |
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| 3. Mission Impossible 3 Jesus - Mark 11:12-33 |
Study | The Chronicles of Yahweh, Pt. 3 by Rick James |
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| 4. Mission Impossible 4 The Apostles - Acts |
Study | The Chronicles of Yahweh, Pt. 4 by Rick James |
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| 5. Mission Impossible 5 The Church - Revelation 7:9-12 |
Study | The Chronicles of Yahweh, Pt. 5 by Rick James |
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| James - Maturity, Wisdom, and Integrity | ||||
| 1. Consider it Joy Trials - James 1:2-4 |
Study | That's Not Clark Kent, It's Superman by Rick James |
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| 2. I Made Me Do It Temptation - James 1:13-18 |
Study | Temptation: Vulnerable Flaw of Weakness by Chuck Swindoll |
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| 3. Faith that Works Faith vs. Works - James 2:14-26 |
Study | Faith and Effort by Kenneth Prior |
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| 4. Taming the Tongue Godly Speech - James 3:1-12 |
Study | Taming the Tongue by Bill Bright |
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| 5. Humbly Submit Humility and Submission - James 4:1-10 |
Study | It's Hard to Be Humble by Neil Downey |
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| 6. The Prayer of a Righteous Man Prayer - James 5:13-18 |
Study | Partners in Pursuit of Integrity by Chris Adsit |
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| 1 Thessalonians - Manual for Discipleship | ||||
| 1. A Sincere Faith Multiplying Disciples - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 |
Study | A Faith That Multiplies by Rick James |
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| 2. Sincerely, Paul A Discipler's Love - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-11 |
Study | The Process of Discipleship | Both | |
| 3. The Discipler's Longing Eternal Rewards - 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 |
Study | Discipleship: Passing the Baton by Eric Silverman |
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| 4. Model Purity Sexual Purity - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 |
Study | Sex, Prayer, and the Sincere Christian by Dan Hayes |
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| 5. Stay Alert Christ's Return - 1 Thessalonians 4:14-5:11 |
Study | The Return of Christ by Rick James |
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| 6. Creating Community Community - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 |
Study | It Takes A Village by Will Walker |
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| 1 Samuel | ||||
| 1. Abundant Favor 1 Samuel 1:1-3:21 |
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| 2. God Alone 1 Samuel 4:1-7:17 |
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| 3. God's Warning 1 Samuel 8:1-22 |
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| 4. Renewed Kingdom 1 Samuel 9:1-12:25 |
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| 5. Kingdom Transition 1 Samuel 13:1-15:35 |
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| 6. Divine Vision 1 Samuel 16:1-23 |
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| 7. David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-58 |
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| 8. Total Surrender 1 Samuel 18:1-20:42 |
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| 9. Rock and Refuge 1 Samuel 21:1-22:23 |
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| 10. Seeking the Lord 1 Samuel 23:1-29 |
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| 11. Opportunity or Temptation 1 Samuel 24:1-22 |
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| 12. God Will Repay 1 Samuel 25:1-44 |
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| 13. God Tests David 1 Samuel 26:1-25 |
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| 14. Divine Help 1 Samuel 27:1-31:13 |
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| The Scriptures | ||||
| 1. The Foundation of Our Life Authority of Scripture |
Study | Authority of the Bible by Pat Zuckeran |
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| 2. Handle It Well Knowing the Word - 1 Timothy 6 |
Study | Book of the Month Club by Eric Swanson |
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| 3. The Power of Scripture Repentance and Renewal - Nehemiah 8-10 |
Study | The Spark that Ignites by Robert Coleman |
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| Growing Character in Community | ||||
| 1. All You Need Is Love Our Need for Community - Hebrews 3,10 |
Study | Picking Good People by Henry Cloud |
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| 2. All You Need to Love Bonding - Romans 12:9-18 |
Study | How to Love by Faith by Bill Bright |
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| 3. Knowing Who I Am Boundaries - 1 Corinthians 12:14-26 |
Study | Drawing the Line - An Interview with Henry Cloud by Judy Nelson |
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| 4. Knowing Who I'm Not Boundaries - Exodus 18:13-26 |
Study | Resolutions that Last by Robyn Skur |
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| Nehemiah - Lessons on Leadership | ||||
| 1. The Heart of a Leader Leadership - Nehemiah 1:1-2:5 |
Study | The Search for Leaders by J. Oswald Sanders |
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| 2. The Plans of a Leader Leadership - Nehemiah 2:4-3:31 |
Study | The Stewardship of Planning by Eric Swanson |
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| 3. The Leader and Obstacles Leadership - Nehemiah 4-6 |
Study | The Leadership Model by Eric Swanson |
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| 4. The Character of a Leader Leadership - Nehemiah 5:1-9 |
Study | Spiritual Leadership by Eric Swanson |
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| Acts - A Model for Ministry | ||||
| 1. The Power to Witness The Holy Spirit - Acts 1:1-8 |
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| 2. A Powerful Witness Evangelism - Acts 4:1-22 |
Study | Lost by Robert McQuilkin |
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| 3. A Powerful Prayer Prayer - Acts 4:23-31 |
Study | Prayer: Rebelling Against the Status Quo by David F. Wells |
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| 4. A Powerful Persecution Persecution - Acts 5:17-42 |
Study | Persecution in the Early Church by Rick Wade |
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| 5. Opportunities Abound Divine Appointments - Acts 8:26-40 |
Study | Evangelistic Strategies by Eric Swanson |
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| 6. Unlimited Patience Paul's Conversion - Acts 9:1-30 |
Study | Are the Biblical Documents Reliable? by Jimmy Williams |
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| 7. Paul's Strategy 1 Broad Sowing and Multiplication - Acts 13 |
Study | Selection by Eric Swanson |
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| 8. Paul's Strategy 2 Starting Points and Discipleship - Acts 14 |
Study | Reaching Freshmen by Eric Swanson |
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| 9. An Unknown God Connecting With the Culture - Acts 17:16-34 |
Study | Lessons I Have Learned by John R. Mott |
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| 10. God's Powerful Presence God's Will - Acts |
Study | How to Know God's Will | Both | |
| 2 Samuel | ||||
| 1. God's Heart 2 Samuel 1:1-27 |
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| 2. David's Kingship Begins 2 Samuel 2:1-5:5 |
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| 3. Moving Up 2 Samuel 5:6-25 |
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| 4. David's King 2 Samuel 6:1-7:29 |
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| 5. David's Reign 2 Samuel 8:1-10:19 |
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| 6. Divine Grace 2 Samuel 11:1-12:31 |
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| 7. Human Disgrace 2 Samuel 13:1-39 |
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| 8. Trouble at Home 2 Samuel 14:1-33 |
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| 9. The Word Fulfilled 2 Samuel 15:1-19:43 |
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| 10. Success Against Rebellion 2 Samuel 20:1-26 |
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| 11. God's Faithfulness 2 Samuel 21:1-22 |
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| 12. Singing Praises 2 Samuel 22:1-23:7 |
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| 13. Disguised Mercy 2 Samuel 24:1-25 |
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| The Sending Model - Finding Your Place in God's Plan | ||||
| 1. The Master's Voice Calling - 2 Peter 1:1-11 |
Study | Calling All Seniors! by Kelly Madden |
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| 2. Internal Audit Stewardship - Matthew 25:14-30 |
Study | Tending Our Talents by Hilary Kimes |
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| 3. More Than a Job Occupation - Genesis 1-3 |
Study | Dear Danny: A Father's Advice on Work by Kirk Livingston |
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| 4. Trying to Find the Light Switch Guidance - Psalm 25 |
Study | The Psalms and Guidance by Philip Yancey |
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| 5. Mandate to Build Ministry Matthew 28:16-20 |
Study | How You Can Help Fulfill the Great Commission by Bill Bright |
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| Daniel - Ministry in the Marketplace | ||||
| 1. Qualified to Serve Pillars For Ministry - Daniel 1 |
Study | Real Christians in the Real World by Dave Sunde |
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| 2. Revealer of Mysteries Incremental Progress - Daniel 2 |
Study | Invest Your Life in Relationships by Dave Sunde |
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| 3. You're Fired Priority of Walk Over Work - Daniel 3 |
Study | Sharing Life or Destruction by Jim Rhodes |
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| 4. The Most High God Culmination of Grace - Daniel 4 |
Study | Challengers to the Godless Grind by Dave Sunde |
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| 5. The Handwriting on the Wall Decree of Judgement - Daniel 5 |
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| 6. Whom You Continually Serve Priority of Walk Over Relationships - Daniel 6 |
Study | Build a Quiet Time into Your Daily Schedule by Steve Hanawalt |
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| International Ministry | ||||
| 1. Overflowing 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 |
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| 2. Imitator 1 Thessalonians 2:1-3:13 |
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| 3. More and More 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 |
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| 4. Return of the King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 |
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| 5. Almost Heaven 1 Thessalonians 5 |
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| Paranormal | ||||
| 1. Flatline Near Death Experiences |
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| 2. In Dreams What Dreams Reveal |
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| 3. Ghosts Ghosts and Hauntings |
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| 4. Future Telling Prophecies, Predictions, and Psychics |
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| 5. Possession The Phenomenon of Demonic Possession |
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| The Seven Deadly Sins | ||||
| 1. Sloth | Leader | Student | Poster | All |
| 2. Jealousy | Leader | Student | Poster | All |
| 3. Greed | Leader | Student | Poster | All |
| 4. Lust | Leader | Student | Poster | All |
| 5. Pride | Leader | Student | Poster | All |
| 6. Rage | Leader | Student | Poster | All |
| 5. Gluttony | Leader | Student | Poster | All |
| Does the Bible Hold the Answer To... | ||||
| 1. Marriage Does the Bible hold the answer to whom you should marry? |
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| 2. Wealth Does the Bible hold financial secrets that could make you a millionaire? |
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| 3. Life on Other Planets Does the Bible answer the question of life on other planets? |
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| 4. Mystery of the Pyramids Does the Bible unlock the mystery of where the ancient pyramids came from? |
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| If It were God... | ||||
| 1. Test If the answers to a test were given by God, would you trust them? |
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| 2. Letter If it came from God, would you want to read it? |
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| 3. Cell Phone If the person on the other end was God, would you take the call? |
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| 4. Cassette If the person's voice on this was God's, would you be curious to listen? |
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