Topical Index

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A
Abilities	Skills or Talents given by God (See also Spiritual Gifts)
Acceptance	Accepting others for who they are; not being judgemental (See also judging, behavior)
Accountability	Being accountable for one's own actions or thoughts, being responsible and dependable
Affliction	Illness or other hardship that causes prolonged discomfort (See also trials)
Anger	Strong disapproval or hate that can lead to sin when misdirected
Anxiety	Fear or uneasiness that comes from worry
Apostles	Twelve men Jesus chose to work with Him during His earthly ministry
Attitude	How one behaves or acts during different situations (See also behavior, grumbling, respect)
Availability	Being ready and available to be used by God (See also serving)
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B
Baptism	A sign that our sins are washed away, and we belong to Jesus
Beatitudes	Attitudes to live by as taught by Jesus
Behavior	The way one can be seen reacting to different situations
Believing	To accept as truth; to trust or have faith; belief in God; a step to salvation
Body of Christ	The bride of Christ; the church (See also unity)
Boldness	Overcoming fear to do something with faith and courage
Boredom Busters	Fun activities, games, and other ideas to keep things lively and interesting
Born Again	New life as a Christian; rebirth (See also Christianity and salvation)
Burdens	A heavy physical or emotional load to carry (See also affliction, hardship, difficulties, trials)
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C
Captivity	The State of Being Held Prisoner by Sin
Caring	Concern for one another (see also compassion, kindness, serving)
Celebration	A joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event (See also fellowship)
Character	How one reacts when under pressure or when no one is looking
Character of God	The characteristics and qualities of God
Choices	Making right decisions, especially those which will honor God
Chrisitianity	Being a Christian, living a Christian life; born again (See also salvation)
Christmas	The celebratoin of the birth of Christ, Christmas, nativity
Church	The Body of Christ (see also unity)
Comfort	Helping to ease pain or give encouragement during difficult times (See also helping)
Commandments	An order given by God, for example the Ten Commandments
Commitment	Carrying out a promise (See also covenant, promises)
Communion	The Lord's Supper (See also fellowship)
Community	Group of People with common interests (See also fellowship)
Compassion	Sympathy for one another (See also mercy, kindness)
Confession	Confessing belief in Jesus, a step towards salvation; or telling another person about your sin(s)
Contentment	Being Satisfied with what you have (See also peace)
Cooperation	Working together, as for common good (See also unity)
Counselor	The Holy Spirit (See also guidance)
Courage	Being able to face danger even when afraid (See also fear, boldness)
Covenant	An agreement between two people or groups (See also commitment, promises)
Coveting	Wanting something that belongs to another person (See also envy, jealousy)
Creation	The Bible teaches that God is the creator of all things
Cross	The method used for Christ's death, crucifxion; an affliction or suffering to bear
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D
Daniel	A gifted and courageous prophet of God, taken captive to Babylon
David	The son of Jesse, second king of Israel
Death	End of our sinful nature or physical existance. Eternal separation from God. (see resurrection)
Deception	False teaching, to lead astray from the truth (See also Truthfulness)
Demons	Fallen angels controled by Satan and who oppose God. (See also evil, Satan)
Dependability	Being reliable so others can count on you to do something (See also responsibility)
Difficulties	Hard to overcome situations or conditions (See also affliction, hardship, burden, trials, obstacles)
Discernment	Knowing the difference between right and wrong (See also knowledge, wisdom, choices)
Disciple	A Follower or student of Jesus, discipleship (See also Following Jesus, Apostles)
Discipline	Training to help one be obedient, develop good behavior, and have self-control
Disobedience	Not obeying God's commands or doing what is right (See also obedience, sin)
Doubt	A difficulty in believing that may result in uncertainty and fear (See also believing, faith, hope)
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E
Easter	The Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ
Emotions	Personal feelings that are either pleasant or unpleasant (See also feelings)
Encouragement	Helping others face difficult challenges or hardships, exhortation. (See also comfort, helping)
Endurance	Being able to continue with a difficult challenge (See also stand firm, strength)
Envy	Wanting what someone else has (See also coveting, jealousy)
Eternal Life	Everlasting life in the presence of God
Evangelism	Reaching the world for Jesus (See also witnessing, missions)
Evil	Morally questionable behavior; powers against God (See also darkness, devil, wickedness, sin)
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F
Fairness	Not showing undeserved favor or criticism
Faith	Belief and trust in God; hope in what we cannot see (See also believing, hope, doubt)
False Teaching	False witness, using God's Word to lead astray from the truth (See also deception, truthfulness)
Family	Family of believers; family of God; earthly family (See also Body of Christ, Church, unity)
Fear	Anticipation or awareness of danger, to be afraid (See also boldness, courage)
Fearing God	To respect God highly; to feel reverence and awe for Him (See also honor God)
Feelings	Emotions that are either pleasant or unpleasant (See also emotions)
Fellowship	Sharing time, feelings or resources with other believers (See also communion)
Following Jesus	Being a disciple of Christ (See also Apostles, Disciple, Knowing Jesus)
Foolishness	Acting without thought, giving in readily to worldly temptations
Forgiveness	Excusing someone of an offense, God's forgiveness of our sins
Friendship	A relationship free from sexual desire; companionship (See also fellowship)
Fruitfulness	Being used by God for the benefit of others; bearing good fruits (See also serving)
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G
Giving	As an offering or sacrifice; spiritual gift of giving (See also tithing, sharing, sacrifice)
Godliness	Living according to God's Will (See also holiness, righteousness, morals)
Gospel	The good news and story about Jesus Christ (See also witnessing)
Grace	Receiving from God something good we do not deserve (See also mercy, works)
Gratitude	Showing appreciation for something you have received (See also thankfulness)
Greed	Selfish desire for material things or power (See also selfishness, sharing)
Grief	Suffering or dealing with loss (See also hardship, suffering, trials)
Grumbling	Complaining or showing a poor attitude (See also behavior, attitude)
Guidance	Directions given from someone who knows what is right (See also leadership)
Guilt	Disturbing feeling or remorse when someone knows or believes they did something wrong.
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H
Habits	Developing good habits that honor God
Happiness	Feelings of pleasure or contentment when things are going well (See also contentment, joy)
Hardened Heart	Stubbornness leading to disobedience or acting contrary to God's Will (See also anger)
Hardship	Burdens or difficulties that need faith in Jesus to overcome (See also difficulties, burdens, trials)
Healing	Making well someone who is ill, through prayer and the power of God
Heaven	Eternal place where God lives and where His people will go when they die
Helping	God's help; helping others
Holiness	Perfect purity in thoughts, deeds and behavior (See also purity, Godliness)
Holy Spirit	Third person of the trinity who lives and works in our hearts and minds (See also counselor)
Honesty	Being truthful to the point others can trust and respect you (See also truthfulness, lying)
Honor	Showing respect and proper attitude for someone in an important position (See also respect)
Honor God	Giving God the honor and respect He deserves for He is Holy (See also fearing God, respect)
Hope	Having confidence that you will receive the blessings God has promised (See also doubt, faith)
Humility	Being humble in spirit, not proud, not pretending to be important (See also meekness, pride)
Hypocrisy	Pretending to be something you are not and never intend to be. (See also integrity)
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I
Icebreakers	Teen group building exercises, relationship boosters, and fun ways to "break the ice."
Idols	Anything that takes the place of God in one's life. Worshiping these is idolatry
Individuality	God made each of us unique and with a special purpose. (See also peer pressure, worthiness)
Influence	Being positively or negatively affected, shaped or tempted by something or someone
Iniquity	Anything that breaks God's laws or commands (See also, guilt, sin)
Integrity	Having a reputation for doing what is right (See also character, honesty, responsibility)
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J
Jealousy	Unhappy or upset because of what someone else has (See also envy, coveting)
Jesus	The Son of God, the Christ, our Lord and Savior (See also Following Jesus)
Joy	Contentment from God even when faced with difficulties (See also contentment, happiness)
Judging	Being judgmental by putting down the faults of someone else (See also acceptance)
Judgment of God	God's punishment or wrath for doing wrong, God's Judgment (see also wrath)
Justice	Fairness, receiving what is deserved (See also mercy, wrath)
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K
Kindness	Treating others with love and compassion (See also compassion, mercy)
Kingdom of God	God's present reign and when Jesus will rule as King over all humanity (See also Heaven)
Knowing God	The desire to gain a full awareness and understanding of God (See also Character of God)
Knowing Jesus	Following Jesus (See also Apostles, Following Jesus, Disciple, Apostles)
Knowledge	Things learned from study or experience (See also discernment, wisdom)
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Laziness	Not wanting to work or slow to complete a task (See also zealousness)
Leadership	Someone who is able to give guidance and direction to others (See also guidance)
Light	Christians are to be the light of the world
Listening	Paying attention to what is being said, hearing and obeying God's voice
Loneliness	Being forsaken, abandoned or without companionship (See also friendship)
Love	Not a mere, mushy feeling. Godly love is unconditional, patient, kind, and forgiving
Lying	The opposite of telling the truth (See also honesty, truthfulness)
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Meekness	Controlled strength, humility (See also humility, pride)
Mercy	Not receiving from God something unpleasant that we deserve (See also grace, works)
Miracles	Something only God can do
Missions	The work of sharing the Word of God to all parts of the world; missionary
Morals	Thinking or acting is a way that would please God (See also holiness, Godliness, Virtues)
Moses	Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt
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N
Neighborliness	Being a good neighbor and friend, kind to one another; "Good Samaritan" (See also friendship)
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O
Obedience	Obeying; doing what is asked or commanded
Obstacles	Obstructions, walls, or hurdles that stands in the way of progress and must be removed. (see also difficulties, burdens, hardship)
Offering	A gift or sacrifice; spiritual gift of giving (See also giving, sharing, sacrifice, tithing)
Outreach	Serving in unexpected ways to provide for another person or community in need. (See also serving, evangelism)
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P
Palm Sunday	Sunday before Easter - people laying palm branches before Jesus (See also Easter)
Patience	Being able to wait for something or persevere to complete a task
Paul	The Apostle Paul, formerly Saul
Peace	Freedom from discomfort, feeling of calmness (See also contentment)
Peer Pressure	Temptation to do what others your age or status are doing
Persecution	Treating someone cruelly or unjustly because they are different (See also prejudice)
Perseverance	Refusing to give up, even during time of difficulty
Pleasing God	Doing things according to God's Will (See also honoring God)
Praise	To glorify, to say good things about someone or something (See also worship)
Prayer	Talking with God (See also quiet time)
Prejudice	Treating someone cruelly or unjustly because they are different, discrimination, favoritism (See also Persecution)
Preparedness	Being ready, as for Christ's return
Pride	Thinking more highly of yourself than of others; arrogance (See also humility, meekness)
Priorities	Doing things in the proper order, putting God first (See also idols)
Promises	Doing what you agree to do (See also commitment, covenant)
Prophecy	Giving the message of God to the people, a revelation
Protection	God will protect us from evil
Provision	God will provide for our needs
Purity	Acting in a holy manner in thoughts, deeds and behavior (See also holiness)
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Q
Quiet Time	Time alone with God (See also prayer)
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R
Relationships	Our relationship with friends, family, and God (See also Family and Friendship)
Repentance	Turning from sin
Reputation	How others think of me based on what they have seen or heard (See also character)
Respect	Good behavior; honoring parents; reverence (See also attitude)
Responsibility	Being a trustworthy person of God (See also dependability)
Resurrection	Coming back to life after being dead, as Jesus did after dying on the cross (See also crucifixion)
Return of Jesus	When Christ will come again to take the church to heaven (See also perseverance, stand firm)
Righteousness	Always thinking and acting in a way pleasing to God (See also Godliness)
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Sacrifice	An offering that given in worship to God (See also offering, giving)
Salvation	God's free gift of eternal life (See Eternal Life)
Satan	Fallen angel, Satan, angel of light who opposes God (See also evil, demons)
Saved	Receiving the gift of eternal life through Jesus (See also Born Again, Christianity)
Self-control	Being able to control your actions at all times. (See also choices, temptation)
Self-worth	Self-esteem, self-assurance, have a sense of value or worth (See also worthiness)
Selfishness	Being greedy, unwillingness to share material things or power (See also greed, sharing)
Serving	Serving others; Servant hood (See also availability)
Sharing	Letting others have some of what you have (See also witnessing, giving)
Sin	Any transgression of God's Will or violation of His laws in thought, action, or neglect (See also evil, iniquity)
Spiritual Gifts	Special abilities given by the Holy Spirit for the common good of the Church
Spiritual Growth	Growing and maturing as a Christian through the direction of the Holy Spirit
Stand Firm	Not giving in to adversity (See also courage, endurance, peer pressure)
Stewardship	Proper management of gifts, talents or resources given to you
Stress	Worry or pressure that leads to physical or mental discomfort (See also anxiety, worry)
Submission	Surrendering power and control to someone else, being submissive, submitting (See also humility, leadership)
Suffering	Grief, trials and struggles (See also hardship, trials)
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Talents	Skills or abilities given by God that can be developed (See also Spiritual Gifts)
Teamwork	Working together with others to accomplish a greater good, partnership (See also fellowship)
Temptation	Feeling a strong urge to do something wrong or sin (See also Self-control)
Testimony	Your story of how you came to know Jesus, or how your life has changed because of Him to be shared with others.
Thankfulness	Showing appreciation to God for what He has given (See also gratitude)
Thanksgiving	Lessons and ideas to use during the Thanksgiving holidays.
Tithing	Giving one tenth back to God from what He has provided (See also giving, offering)
Treasures	Treasures in Heaven compared to treasures on earth
Trials	Tests to determine a person's abilities (See also hardships and difficulties, suffering)
Trust	Trust in God, Trust in Jesus, trustworthiness (See also dependability, responsibility)
Truth	The truth about Jesus, walking in the truth (See also light)
Truthfulness	The quality of being truthful (See also honesty, lying)
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U
Unity	Living together in harmony (See also Family and Body of Christ)
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V
Virtues	Characteristics in a person that please God (See also morals)
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W
Wisdom	The ability to apply spiritual knowledge and experience in different situations (See also discernment, knowledge)
Witnessing	Reaching others for Christ; outreach (See also Evangelism, Missions)
Word of God	The Bible (Holy Scripture)
Works	Acts of service, not as a means to earn salvation (See also mercy and grace)
Worldliness	Passion for obtaining temporary ungodly pleasures (See also darkness)
Worry	Strong feelings of anxiety causing unhappiness or preoccupation with fear (See anxiety, stress)
Worship	To give praise, honor, and respect to God (See also praise)
Worthiness	Having worth and value as a result of God's mercy and grace (See also self-worth)
Wrath	God's just punishment for evil and unrigheousness (See also mercy)
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Zealousness	Having active interest or an overflowing enthusiasm
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