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 Illustrations: February 19, 2007
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Power Strip Demonstrates Dependence upon GodPrinter view

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Topics: Dependence on God, Ego, Frustration, God, power of, God, providence of, Help from God, Help, divine, Human limitations, Independence, Power, divine, Power, human, Powerlessness, Pride, Rebellion, Self-reliance, Supply
Filters: Free, Props & Symbols
References: Isaiah 40:31, Jeremiah 17:5-8, John 15:1-7, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:13
Tone: Commend

Text: John 15:1–7

Purpose: To visualize the powerlessness of depending on ourselves rather than God.

Objects: An electric power strip with multiple outlets (the kind that computers and appliances are plugged into). One or two appliances and a light.

Experience: Hold up the power strip for everyone to see and say: "You have all seen one of these. We use power strips to plug computers or appliances ...


Barna: Core Religious Behavior Is IncreasingPrinter view

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Topics: Behavior, Believers, Christian, Church attendance, Conduct, Devotional life, Disciple, Evangelism, Example, Faith and works, Good deeds, Habits, Imitation of Christ, Ministry, New life, Prayer, Purification, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Witness
Filters: Christian Culture, Statistics
References: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Timothy 4:9-16
Tone: Commend

Head of Salvation Army Recommends Prayer for BusinessesPrinter view

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Topics: Career, Dependence on God, Devotional life, Devotions, Employees, Employers, Example, Godliness, Help, divine, Integrity, Jobs, Prayer, Prayer, importance of, Prayer, need for, Prayer, power of, Purity, Quiet time, Righteousness, Spiritual disciplines, Temptation, avoiding, Temptation, resisting, Weakness, Work
Filters: Everyday Disciples, Work & Career
References: Psalm 25:21, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4, Ephesians 6:18-19, Colossians 4:2
Tone: Commend

Guidance: Lesson from JFK, Jr., CrashPrinter view

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Topics: Bible, Confusion, Devotional life, Focus, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Trouble
Filters: Pop Culture
References: Psalm 119:105
Tone: Commend

Man Deals with His AngerPrinter view

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Topics: Anger, Anger, human, Bible, Change, Growth, Help from God, Leading of the Holy Spirit, New man, Overcoming, Rage, Sanctification, Scripture, Self-control, Self-discipline, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Temper, Violence, Weakness
Filters: Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Stories
References: Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 14:7, Proverbs 29:11, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Matthew 5:22, Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:8, James 1:19-20
Tone: Commend

Troops Ask About Lack of Proper EquipmentPrinter view

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Topics: Armor, Spiritual, Devotional life, Devotions, Help from God, Help, divine, Power, divine, Protection, Safety, Security, Spiritual armor, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Spiritual warfare, Victorious living, Vulnerability, Weakness
Filters: Pop Culture, Stories
References: Romans 13:11-12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, James 1:22
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Spiritually MalnourishedPrinter view

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Topics: Bible, Devotional life, Growth, spiritual, Maturity, Teaching
Filters: Christian Culture, Stories
References: 1 Corinthians 13:11, Ephesians 4:14, Hebrews 5:14
Tone: Warn

Christians Struggle with Opposing DesiresPrinter view

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Topics: Apathy, Appetites, Backsliding, Busyness, Choices, Compromise, Desire, Desire, evil, Distractions, Double-mindedness, Dying to sin, Entertainment, Human nature, Hypocrisy, Lukewarmness, Nature of human beings, Self-Indulgence, Self-will, Temptation, Time management, Values, Vices, Weakness, Wholehearted devotion
Filters: Quotes
References: Matthew 6:24, Luke 16:13, 1 Corinthians 6:13-18, 1 Corinthians 10:21, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, James 4:8
Tone: Warn

Olympic Relay Runners Fail to Pass the BatonPrinter view

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Topics: Childrearing, Children, Christian, Disciple, Discipleship, Example, Generations, Growth, Guidance, Leadership, Maturation, Parenting, Parents, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Teachers, Teaching, Teenagers, Training, Youth
Filters: Pop Culture, Sports, Stories
References: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Deuteronomy 6:20-25, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, 2 Timothy 1:5
Tone: Warn

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest": Reading the Bible for CreditPrinter view

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Topics: Assurance, Authenticity, Bible, Direction, Eternal life, Guidance, Hearing God's voice, Legalism, Life, short, Mortality, Needs, Salvation, Salvation, gift of, Salvation, need for, Scripture, Seekers, Seeking God, Spiritual perception, Word of God
Filters: Editor's Choice, Humor, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Psalm 119:105, Romans 2:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22
Tone: Neutral/Mixed
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