Tag Archives: Small Groups

“THE WAY” GETS IN THE WAY OF MAKING MORE MONEY

Posted on October 6, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts We are a devoted group of people when it comes to attending church on Sunday, smiling at visitors, making room in the pew for one more, as long as there is still room for our family who may … Continue reading →

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DID HE GET INSIDE YOUR HEART?

Posted on October 5, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts It is so easy to fall back on what little you know, to lose focus in the busyness of life, and to be merely impressed with Jesus as a teacher who taught us to live a good life … Continue reading →

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WE CAN ONLY TAKE PEOPLE AS FAR IN THE WORD AS WE HAVE BEEN…

Posted on October 4, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts We have heard it said, “a little knowledge is dangerous”. Sometimes that is true if this little knowledge is accompanied by an unteachable spirit. When training volunteer small group leaders, I remind them that a teacher is a … Continue reading →

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THE MASTER GOES WITH US WHEN WE FOLLOW HIS LEAD

Posted on October 3, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts As we follow Paul through this journey from place to place in the Greek world, we are reminded of our own journey through life’s moves from home to ministry assignments that have placed us in different cultural settings. … Continue reading →

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IT’S GREEK TO ME? NOT ANYMORE!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts… How do you explain God and what He has done for us to those who have done seemingly well at putting Him on a shelf with other gods they worship? How do you say to the church at … Continue reading →

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THE DANGER OF RELIGION VS. RELATIONSHIP

Posted on October 1, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts In our experience as pastors over the years, we find that it is easier to help people into a wonderful, freeing relationship with Jesus Christ who have never been to church than to help those who have a … Continue reading →

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THIS JESUS…

Posted on September 30, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts Thessalonica 17 1-3 They took the road south through Amphipolis and Apollonia to Thessalonica, where there was a community of Jews. Paul went to their meeting place, as he usually did when he came to a town, and … Continue reading →

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GOD MAKES ALL THINGS GOOD…

Posted on September 29, 2015 by randscallawayffm

Singing to a captive audience! God’s Acts… When Paul writes to the Romans and says, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose … Continue reading →

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THE MACEDONIAN CALL!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Acts… When we think we know what we are doing, God intervenes with more specifics. We can stop and obey or keep going our own way. Paul is a Type A person…going, going, going…until God stops him in a … Continue reading →

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LEADERS, TAKE NOTE, DON’T GIVE UP!

Posted on September 26, 2015 by randscallawayffm

God’s Actions in Leaders Realistic leaders expect hard times in the journey to fulfill what has been entrusted to them to accomplish. Jesus said, “In this world you WILL have trouble…” Ministry is not “pie in the sky” stuff. Ministry … Continue reading →

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