It’s one of the best-known stories in the Bible, and one which is, rightly, often used to show how much Jesus cares for all children. But if we take a step back from this much-loved story, from the picture of Jesus surrounded by children, maybe with one on his knee, there are other players in … Continue reading Little Children Are Brought to Jesus – Which Character In The Story Are You?
Parents of children with additional/special needs and disabilities are often labelled negatively; ‘troublemakers’, ‘confrontational’, ‘needy’, ‘over-sharing’. I’ve seen parents blamed for their child’s disability. I’ve seen parents told that they have no right to speak on behalf of, or share details about, their child. I’ve seen parents told that they are wrong to feel or … Continue reading Special Needs Parents Are Candles, Burning Between Hope And Despair
During his three years of ministry, as recorded in the Gospels, Jesus met the parents of five children whom he subsequently healed or raised from the dead. In each case there is learning for us all in the stories of these parents, the characteristics they had, and how Jesus responded to them. Let’s look at … Continue reading Parents Of Children Jesus Healed And What Their Stories Teach Us
For a recent talk at my home church I was asked to look at John 20:19-31, the story of Thomas, his doubts, and ultimately his great declaration of faith of 'My Lord and my God!' But as I looked at this passage, I saw another story as well... One that spoke about the body of … Continue reading Heavenly Bodies And ‘The Repair Shop’
Message: The ‘Unleashed Church’ is not a building but the people of God empowered by God’s Spirit to serve him all over the world. Key point: We are all empowered to glow on and on all through history! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of what the video … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Church Unleashed
Message: Focus on the Church waking up, being set free and believing for more, in the power of God. Key point: We are all empowered to glow in the dark, whatever we face! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of what the video says... A version of … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Participators
Message: Philip leaves the fruitful space for the desert – calling can be uncomfortable. The Gospel spreads worldwide. Saul is totally transformed to fulfil his calling, as is Ananias (delivered from fear). Key point: We are all empowered to get up and glow and follow God’s call! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Potential
Message: The disciples preach the Good News and cannot be stopped. They are active in demonstrating God’s power. Their words are followed and backed up by signs and wonders. Key point: We are all empowered to pass the glow on! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Presence
Message: God’s power transforms things. Togetherness is a direct result of the powerful love of God. Peter and the church are completely transformed by this power. Key point: We are all empowered by God’s Holy Spirit with power to glow! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed People
Message: God’s Holy Spirit gives us all a super-power, the power to ‘Glow’, to spread the Good News of Jesus’ love to everyone, and that’s been true all through history and is true now and is true tomorrow! Are you ready to glow? Key point: God’s Holy Spirit empowers us all to ‘glow’! Session plan: Video: … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Power
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