Sermon & Small Group
4-Week Series
Conversations In Hostile Environments
Sermon & Small Group
4-Week Series
Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork
Sermon & Small Group
4-Week Series
Every-day Spiritual Conversations
Sermon & Small Group
4-Week Series
Evangelism and the Holy Spirit
Small Group Studies &
Discussion Guides
‘Hope For All’ Booklets Discussion Guides
CONVERSATIONS IN HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS
Three reasons Jesus didn’t reply questions
An intriguing four-week series about how Jesus engaged with hostile audiences – so we can learn from him! (Includes draft sermon scripts as Word Documents, designed PowerPoints and promo flyers for social media / web, plus links to matching discussion guides – see sermon text).
Three reasons Jesus didn’t reply questions:
- Part I: 1. Potential for misunderstanding
- Part II: 2. Hostile motives
- Part III: 3. Toxic topic
- Part IV: Skills from Jesus for hostile environments
Download here or via the image.
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK
A highly intentional four-week series about teamwork and outreach that helps small groups apply the habit-based approaches detailed in our ‘small group leaders workshop video’ found here .
Week 1. Different for a reason (Small group: It starts with the basics)
Week 2. The power of a team approach (Small group: Knowing the goal)
Week 3. One step at a time (Small group: The principle of proximity)
Week 4. Only teamwork makes the dream work (Small group: Teamwork makes the dreamwork)
Download a zip file here with sermon outlines and matching small group discussions, Flyers, Powerpoints, FB adverts for this series.
EVERY-DAY SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS
Equip & motivate for conversational outreach over 4 weeks (studies included).
Week 1. Ask, don’t tell
Week 2. Enquire, don’t disagree
Week 3. Converse, don’t confront
Week 4. A message, not a massage (could be preached/studied over 2 weeks, rather than 1)
Download a zip file here or via the image. Includes Sermon outlines, Flyers, PowerPoints, social media adverts and Small group study notes for this series on ‘conversational skills’ and the tools we need to engage in meaningful conversations with others.
EVANGELISM AND THE HOLY SPIRIT
Encouraging encounter with the Holy Spirit during evangelism (studies included).
Download each week’s outline and study below.
Week 1. The Holy Spirit Gives Power
Week 2. The Holy Spirit Gives Help
Week 3. The Holy Spirit Gives Words
Week 4. The Holy Spirit Gives Direction
FIRST SERIES OF 3 BOOKLETS – ‘WHAT CHRISTIANS BELIEVE’
BOOKLET 1: Hope For All – The Invitation – here
- Topics: Why Christians believe in a single God + arrival of Christianity in New Zealand
BOOKLET 2: Hope For All – The Hidden Power – here
- Topics: Why Christians trust the Bible + how Maori spread the Christian message was across New Zealand
BOOKLET 3: Hope For All – The Jesus Connection – here
- Topics: Why Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God + some of our nation’s early bicultural heroes
SECOND SERIES – ‘HOW JESUS HAS INFLUENCED OUR SOCIETY’
BOOKLET 4: Hope For All – A Better World
- The Christian roots of our national values: Education for all here
- The Christian roots of our national values: Equality of races / ending of slavery here
BOOKLET 5: Hope For All – At Peace Together
- The Christian roots of our national values: Charity here
- The Christian roots of our national values: Equality of men and women here
BOOKLET 6: Hope For All – Everyone Matters
- The Christian roots of our national values: Healthcare for all here
BOOKLET 7: Hope For All – Now Made Free
- The Christian roots of our national values: Human rights and freedoms here
> View Hope For All booklets online here or email admin@shininglights.co.nz for free copies
CONVERSATIONS THAT CONNECT
Equip & motivate for conversational outreach with this four-weeks ‘conversational apologetics’ series (studies included)
Download each week’s outline and study below.
Week 1. Two ears to hear with
Week 2. One spirit to listen with
Week 3. One heart to love with
Week 4. One mouth to speak with
GOSPEL EQUIPPING
Four week series (studies included)
Download each week’s outline and study below.
Week 1. The only thing that can move us
Week 2. Commissioned to communicate
Week 3. How to stand tall
Week 4. How to stand tall together
For all four small group discussions click here
PREPARING THE NETS
Equip in a range of areas over 6 weeks (studies included)
Download each week’s outline and study below.
Week 1. Knowing when to Paddle
Week 2. Conversations that Connect
Week 3. Telling your Story
Week 4. The Power of an Invitation
Week 5. Leaving the 99
Week 6. Are you ready?
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Message Outline
“Christmas – the gifts we give and one gift we can only receive”
A simple Christmas gospel message – based out of a short 90second video of a guy who wakes up on Christmas morning only to find his wife and kids and spoon and breakfast and car… all wrapped up in Christmas paper. He realises how blessed he is as he opened these gifts.
Download here or via the image.
FOLLOW UP
Encourage members to see the opportunities that exist to ‘disciple’ interested people. Watch equipping video #11 in your service or small group and go through the matching study notes found at that page. (Additional Follow up Tips Sheet for handout).