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Small Groups

Fall 2009, Week 8 – Small Group Questions

November 22, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Acts in 3 Acts: Act 1” is titled “Moses: God’s Man for the Hour of Need“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

As a child, who was the best storyteller you ever heard? What made that person so effective?
Where did your ancestors come from? Do you [...]

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Fall 2009, Week 7 – Small Group Questions

November 15, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Acts in 3 Acts: Act 1” is titled “What’s So Great About a Crisis?“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

Which responsibility at home or work would you gladly give up?  Never give up?

STUDY IT – Acts 6:1-7

Read Acts 6:1-7 out loud.  What stands out for you in [...]

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Rejoice – Reflections on Four Seasonal Hymns

November 13, 2009
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Please join us to explore the rich meaning of the lyrics to some of the most beloved hymns of the Christmas season for the first three Friday evenings in December.
Whether it’s memories of caroling, Christmas pageants, or Christmas Eve services, the hymns of Christmas are some of the most evocative parts of the season for [...]

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Fall 2009, Week 6 – Small Group Questions

November 8, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Acts in 3 Acts: Act 1” is titled “Juggernaut“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

What has been your experience on either side of jail cell bars? What sights, sounds, and feelings do you associate with jail?
When you leave home or your car unattended do you always [...]

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Fall 2009, Week 5 – Small Group Questions

November 1, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Acts in 3 Acts: Act 1” is titled “Is My Faith Real“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

What religious practice did you once do “just because everyone else did it that way,” but you have since “outgrown”?

STUDY IT – Acts 5:1-11

Read Acts 5:1-11 out loud. What [...]

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Fall 2009, Week 4 – Small Group Questions

October 25, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Acts in 3 Acts: Act 1” is titled “Stuff“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

At what point and with what group have you sensed the most unity: Athletic team? Army unit? Fraternity/sorority? Bible study? Music group? Your family?

STUDY IT – Acts [...]

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Fall 2009, Week 3 – Small Group Questions

October 18, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Acts in 3 Acts: Act 1” is titled “Clash of the Tenants“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

Looking back, what “act of kindness” from an unsuspected source was redemptive in your formative years?

STUDY IT – Acts 4:1-22

Read Acts 4:1-22 out loud.  What stands out for you in [...]

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Fall 2009, Week 1 – Small Group Questions

October 4, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Acts in 3 Acts: Act 1” is titled “Reboot“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

What is your full name? Do you have a nickname? What is it? Do you love it or hate it?
Who would you want to write a biography of your life? [...]

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Small Groups are Coming in October!!

September 14, 2009
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Starting the week of October 4, Small Groups at Northminster will get back into full swing!  And I hope you’re excited!
Over the course of this next year (between now and next June), we’ll be studying the entire book of Acts (with some breaks in between).  This will be a great series to discover how this [...]

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Spring 2009, Week 8 – Small Group Questions

June 28, 2009
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The sermon for this week from the series “Strong: Putting on the Full Armor of God” is titled “Talking God’s Ear Off“.

START IT – Connecting with each other

Did you grow up in an openly “religious” home?  Or was religion a private matter, unseen by you until later years?
Were you taught any rote prayers as a [...]

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