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January 31, 2006

Mobile Edition

Mobile Edition of Website (more)

icon-announcements.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 02:53 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Announcements
Average: 3.67 (9 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Mobile, PDA, handphones

Room with a View

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:41 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 4.00 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: hospital window, perspective, encouragement

January 30, 2006

Everything in Common

In this icebreaker, teams race to create lists of things that all the team members have in common. (more)

icon-icebreakers.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 03:43 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 2.50 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Icebreaker, crowdbreaker, getting to know you, Body of Christ, church, Similarities, Differences, Unity, Division

The Goat

Connections aren't always what they seem. (more)

icon-humor.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 3.20 (10 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Connections, attached, inseparable, goat, railroad, hole

January 29, 2006

Showing True Colors

Youth walk around the room introducing themselves to each other and taping colored paper pieces to people who remind them of that color in some way. (more)

icon-icebreakers.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 01:21 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 2.25 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Icebreaker, Crowdbreaker, Getting to know youth, Sharing, gifts, talents, colors, rainbow, body of Christ

squirt

Use this game to encourage youth to learn the names of each other while having a controlled watergun fight! (more)

icon-icebreakers.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 2.50 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Icebreak, Crowdbreaker, Getting to know you, learning names, water games

January 28, 2006

Alter Ego

Who would you like to be? (more)

icon-icebreakers.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:27 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 3.00 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Identity, heroes, idols, models, role models, mentors

January 27, 2006

Action Bingo

Game Materials Print the list of items on a sheet of paper for each person. Game Objective Each person must perform the action in front of someone and then those who participated or observed must sign beside the item. Items... (more)

icon-icebreakers.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:03 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 2.18 (11 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords:

Choking on Bones

How do you deal with Bible difficulties? (more)

icon-food_for_thought.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:02 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 3.25 (8 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Bible, reading, scripture, fish, bone, questions, doubts

January 26, 2006

Crutches

It's all attitude, and we can choose. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 1.83 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: handicapped, attitude, choices

January 25, 2006

Points to Ponder

A list of conundrums? (more)

icon-humor.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:26 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 3.33 (3 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: conundrums, questions, inconsistencies

Class Reunion

Love me enough to challenge me to keep growing. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.60 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: growth, change, stagnant, High School Reunion

January 24, 2006

Fanny Crosby

Have I done what I could? (more)

icon-music.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:15 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Music
Average: 2.40 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: used by God, music, blind, songs, obstacles

Interest vs Commitment

The difference between interest and commitment (more)

icon-food_for_thought.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 3.25 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Commitment, interest, dedication

January 23, 2006

Wings

Everything is possible for him who believes. (more)

icon-inspiration.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 11:18 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Inspiration
Average: 2.80 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: belief, impossible, dream, fly, flight, Wright brothers

Understanding Youth Needs

Understanding the Basic Needs of Youth (more)

icon-youth_ministry.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:39 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Youth Ministry
Average: 2.67 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Youth Needs, Youth Worker Training, understanding youth

Childish Wisdom

Great truths concerning life from little children. (more)

icon-humor.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:33 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 2.60 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Children, letters, pastor, humor

Commitment through Difficulties

Commitment to God often comes in difficult circumstances (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.57 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: commitment, difficulties, war, evangelism

January 22, 2006

The Father's Eyes

Life is meaningful if lived for the Father! (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 03:12 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 3.25 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: God, sight, omniscient, blind, football, athlete

The Farmer's Mule

Forgiveness -- faith -- prayer -- praise and hope all are excellent ways to "shake it off and step up" out of the wells in which we find ourselves! (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:54 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 3.14 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Adversity, trials, opportunities, farmer, mule, well, dirt, distress, problems

January 21, 2006

Century of Experience

Are you looking for a spiritual experience or experiencing God daily? (more)

icon-devotional.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 10:42 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Devotional
Average: 3.60 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: growth, stagnant, complacency, Christianity, tree

January 20, 2006

Elephant Memory

You are far more capable than you were even twelve months ago, and next year you will be able to do things you can't imagine doing today (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 05:47 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.67 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: growth, elephant, maturity, progress

Acrostic

Youth introduce themselves to each other by creating acrostics of their own names. (more)

icon-icebreakers.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (1)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 4.00 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Icebreaker, getting to know you, games

January 19, 2006

Jonathan Edwards

God often uses us in spite of our weaknesses. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:23 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 3.67 (3 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: used by God, preacher, obstacles, handicaps, weakness, eyesight

January 18, 2006

Career Test

What is that we treasure in life? (more)

icon-humor.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 06:08 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 2.50 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: children, parents, career, treasures

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Thoughts on life by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:23 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.29 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Quotes, wisdom

January 17, 2006

The Call of the Barnyard

It's not always easy to be obedient to God and to discipline ourselves to hang in there for the long haul. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.83 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Ducks, Barnyard, Self-image, Fly, Sin, Discipline, Temptation

Dream Car

How many times did we miss God's blessings because we can't see past our own desires? (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:06 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 3.71 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: father, son, expectations, paid in full, car, Bible, key, gifts, blessings, desires

Built To Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies

If you're looking to leave a legacy, read this book. (more)

icon-resource_reviews.jpgPosted by Charissa Ee at 12:06 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Resource Reviews
Average: 2.33 (3 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: business, leadership, cell group, pastor, organization

A Million Little Pieces by James Frey

Inspiration to carry on with the call that God has placed in your life. (more)

icon-resource_reviews.jpgPosted by Charissa Ee at 12:03 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Resource Reviews
Average: 2.00 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: addiction

January 16, 2006

Dorothy

Everyone you meet is significant. (more)

icon-evangelism_ideas.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM | | Comments (2)
Category: Evangelism Ideas
Average: 2.62 (8 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: care, significance, professor, student, lesson, cleaning lady

The Donkey and the Lapdog

Happiness is found in being who you are (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.33 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Donkey, Dog, Farmer, identity

January 15, 2006

Perspective

We generally discover what we are looking for! (more)

icon-food_for_thought.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 09:00 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 2.40 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Perspective, attitude, optimism, pessimism

Top Ten Voice Mail Greetings Used for Church Staff

Does your voicemail reflect your ministry position? (more)

icon-humor.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 10:42 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 2.38 (8 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Voicemail, telephone

Ne Plus Ultra

Are you stagnant in your spiritual growth or always expanding your knowledge of and obedience to God? (more)

icon-inspiration.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 10:18 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Inspiration
Average: 2.75 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: growth, knowledge, seek, explore, circle of reality, limitations

And God said "No"

God answers our prayers, not according to our wants, but according to his purpose. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.88 (8 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: poetry, pride, happiness, patience, pain, grow, love, prayer

January 14, 2006

Air Foosball

Play a life-sized game of foosball! (more)

icon-game_ideas.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (2)
Category: Game Ideas
Average: 3.75 (8 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: High energy games, indoor games

January 13, 2006

Autumn Colors

A prayer for Maturity in Christ. (more)

icon-food_for_thought.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 08:33 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 4.20 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: growth, maturity, love, journey, prayer

Pillow Talk

How to respond when you are next caught sleeping? (more)

icon-humor.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 2.50 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Sleep, excuses, rest

January 12, 2006

A Little About Yourself

Kids introduce themselves by stating their names and responses to a question. (more)

icon-icebreakers.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 05:44 PM | | Comments (2)
Category: Icebreakers
Average: 1.92 (12 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Icebreaker, get to know you, introductions

The Right Thing

Ethics are simple matters of right and wrong. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:12 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.57 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: integrity, ethics, decision making, choices, character, fishing

January 11, 2006

Deepest Joy

To be alone and unhurried in the presence of God (more)

icon-food_for_thought.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 04:57 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Food for Thought
Average: 2.20 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: worship, presence of God, worship, struggle

The Secret to Catching Fish

What is the secret to evangelism (more)

icon-humor.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Humor
Average: 3.20 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: humor, evangelism, witnessing, sharing the gospel

January 10, 2006

Crabgrass

Have you tried to remove habitual sin in your life? (more)

icon-devotional.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Devotional
Average: 2.86 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Attitude

January 09, 2006

Cowdog

As we grow in Christ we realize who we are and begin to act like it. (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 10:08 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.40 (5 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: cow, dog, association, identification, growth

A Mentor is like a Book Editor

Through mentoring we are helped to read our own lives with the delight of a novelist's audience. (more)

icon-mentoring_youth.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:10 AM | | Comments (1)
Category: Mentoring Youth
Average: 2.22 (9 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Mentoring, Discernment, perspective

The Master Called

Do you have a moment for the Lord? (more)

icon-teaching_illustrations.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)
Category: Teaching Illustrations
Average: 2.86 (7 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Prayer, Time Priorities, Relationship with God, Busyness, Hurried

January 08, 2006

Salt

We are to be the Salt of the Earth (more)

icon-evangelism_ideas.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM | | Comments (1)
Category: Evangelism Ideas
Average: 2.33 (6 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Evangelism, Witnessing, Sharing Christ, Great Commission

January 07, 2006

Fishing Cards

Creative ideas to introduce a lesson on being "fishers of men" (more)

icon-creative_teaching_ideas.jpgPosted by Ken Sapp at 12:12 PM | | Comments (0)
Category: Creative Teaching Ideas
Average: 2.25 (4 votes) | Rate It: 1 2 3 4 5 | (5="Great", 1="Bad")
Keywords: Fishing, evangelism, witnessing, sharing the gospel

Dynamite Fishing

When it comes to evangelism, are we just talking, or are we fishing? (more)