National Sunday School Day: September 28, 2008

Theme: “God’s Word Learn it. Live it.”

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. It has transformed individual lives and societies. Use this year’s National Sunday School Day Planner (PDF) in your church to help promote the importance of God’s Word.

On-Line Articles and Resources

Use the following on-line articles as a reference to promote and support your activities during your church’s 2008 National Sunday School Day…

Reflections on how Christ is the Living Word

Personal Bible Study and the Word

Is the Bible Truly Gods Word? Our answer to this question will not only determine how we view the Bible and its importance to our lives, but also it will ultimately have an eternal impact on us.
Personal Bible Study and Devotions A great Assemblies of God web site on the topic
The Word of God Builds Faith A mother’s account of how her child’s knowledge of Scripture encouraged his whole family during a dark period of their lives.
Get the Most from Your Bible Study 10 Helps for personal Bible reading
Apologetics “Americans revere the Bible – but by and large, they don’t read it. And because they don’t read it, they have become a nation of biblical illiterates.” – George Gallup

For Small Group and Bible Study Leaders

Learning Strategies: an Overview Because Good teaching does not just happen.
Leading Well Tips for small group or Bible study leaders.

Watch video of Dr. James Bradford

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Bible Study Devotionals and Outlines Outlines for group use
Small Groups The Assemblies of God Small Group web site
smallgroups.com Small group web site by Christianity Today

Sermons

Feeding Yourself God’s Word by Dr. James Bradford, Senior Pastor, Central Assembly of God in Springfield, MO. Delivered in the Assemblies of God Headquarters Chapel Service on November 13, 2007.

Watch the video (Use player to the right)
Audio: Listen or Download
Download PDF of Feeding Yourself God's Word

The Key to a Blessed Life (PDF) by Rev. LeRoy Bartel, Dean, College of Bible and Church Ministries, Southwestern Assemblies of God University

God’s Word Learn it. Live it. Resources

PowerPoint Templates and Backgrounds

Make your sermons look great with these PowerPoint slides. This file contains three different options you can use as backgrounds for your sermon slides. Each of the slides reflects the God’s Word Learn it. Live it. artwork allowing you to have visual consistency for your sermon, whether for just one day or as part of a series.

Download three background images (Intro page, Scripture page, text page)
Download PowerPoint 2007 template.
Download PowerPoint 2004 template.
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Bulletin Cover and Book Mark

These are perfect for promoting your church’s Sunday School program. They can be used on September 28th for National Sunday School Day or on any day you want to give your Sunday School a special emphasis.

Bulletin Cover: 25 for only $3.00 through Gospel Publishing House. Item # 08LB2037.

Book Mark: 25 for only $3.00 through Gospel Publishing House. Item # 13LB6756.

The Bill Irwin Story

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This is the story of a man named Bill Irwin who hiked the Appalachian Trail from beginning to end, despite being blind. He and his seeing-eye dog overcame many obstacles including inclement weather and freezing cold streams. Through this process his relationship with God grew and he was able to share his faith along the way.

Audio: Listen or Download
Video: Watch by clicking on screen at right.
Video: Download (ZIPPED Windows Media format)
Order from Gospel Publishing House Item # 71-4980 (Available July, 2008)

Banner Artwork

While we do not make any banners available for purchase, we will provide you with the banner artwork as a free download. This jpg file is just what your local printer needs to make a 36" x 72" banner (or banners).