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GCF EUGENE
Sunday messages from Grace Community Fellowship, a non-denominational Christian church in Eugene, Oregon.
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Scripture: Genesis 9
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God Blesses with Work
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God Blesses with Influence
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God Blesses with Boundaries
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God Blesses with Grace
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Speaker: Josh Mitchell
Scripture: Genesis 7-8
1. Prepare for purpose.
2. Rest in God's timing in restless times.
3. Trust the Promise Keeper.
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Genesis 6-7The human heart longs for justice. God sees. God acts. God Saves.
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BIG IDEA: Rebellion ruins our lives and threatens our relationships.
Cain
Rebellious
Rejected
Irresponsible
Murderer
Abel
Godly
Accepted
Responsible
Victim
Hebrews 11:41
John 3:12
- Anger is a symptom of something deeper.
James 4:1-2
Ephesians 4:31-32
- A relationship with God affects all other relationships.
Matthew 5:22
Colossians 3:15
- God gives mercy.
Titus 3:4
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Big Idea: Rebellion brings conflict but confession brings grace.
Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24
- People avoid God when they feel guilty.
Hiding
Blaming
- Consequences of sin are real and experienced today.
Spiritual Conflict
Relational Conflict
Environmental Conflict
- God Gives grace.
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Genesis 3:1-8 What went wrong?Big Idea: Rebellion is the desire for independence.1. The devil has a strategy to deceive you.- Deception- Doubt- Denial2. Know God’s Word.- Study- Memorize- Practice- Accountability3. Trust God’s goodness.
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Genesis 2:4-25
Big Idea: God created you to have a relationship with Him.
- What we learn about God.
A. Elohim and Yahweh
B. God created people.
C. God gave them responsibility.
D. God gave them one command.
- What we learn about people.
A. Physical—from the dust.
B. Spiritual—breath of God.
C. Social—not good to be alone.
D. Intimacy—emotional.
Setting the stage of Genesis.
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Genesis is culturally controversial.
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Genesis speaks for itself.
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Genesis is sufficient not exhaustive.
What do we learn about God from creation?
- There is only one true God and it’s not you.
Application: Learn to serve and love God.
- God powerfully creates something out of nothing.
Application: I can trust God with my problems.
- God turns chaos into a beautiful creation.
Application: There is design and purpose to my life.
- God’s goodness is found in creation.
Application: God will provide for me.
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Big Idea: Jesus Christ provides salvation to anyone who believes in Him.
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The foundation of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus.
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The death of Jesus atones for our sins.
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The resurrection is evidence of Jesus' claims.
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The Disciples saw Jesus alive and began to tell everyone.
ICTHUS:
Ι = Iesus = Jesus
Χ = Christ = Christ
Θ = Theos = God
Υ = Yios = Son
Σ = Soter = Savior
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Big Idea: Choose to Share Your Story
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You have a unique story.
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God’s story is your story.
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God helps others through your story.
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Boldly share your story.
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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him
–Colossians 2:6 NIVThe Growth Choice: “I commit myself to growth, spending daily time with God for Bible reading and self-examination, in order to know God and his will for my life and to gain the power to follow his will.”Passages on continuing to grow: 2 Peter 3:18: 1 John 2:24-25; 1 John 3:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; James 1:25; John 8:31-32; Philippians 3:13-15 Philippians 1:6; Galatians 6:9Root PhaseCommitment: Examine your level of faithful livingAction: Develop a habit of Bible readingShoot PhaseCommitment: Develop deep spiritual relationshipsAction: Find a ministry roleFruit PhaseCommitment: Invest yourself as a spiritual mentor to othersAction: Find a ministry leadership role
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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. —Matthew 5:7Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you? —Matthew 18:33Relationship Choice: I evaluate all my relationships, offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me, and make amends for harm I’ve done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others.1. Because I’ve been forgiven, I can forgive.2. The unforgiving became the unforgiven.How can I become a forgiver?- Nail it to the cross.- Start today.
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Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask him to remove my character flaws.Five Phases God uses to change us:1. Conflict: A struggle with others.2. Crisis: I struggle with God.3. Commitment: I commit to God’s Changes.4. Confession: I admit I’m the problem.5. Conversion: I get a new identity.
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LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Commitment Choice
Matthew 5:5
BIG IDEA: I consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.
SERMON OUTLINE:
Meek is: strength under control
Meekness means I acknowledge: God's holiness
Confidence in who I am
Confidence in whose I am
I consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.
Consciously = It's my decision
Choose to commit = over and over
All my life and will = everything
To Christ’s care and control = He loves me
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LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Hope Choice
Matthew 5:4
Big Idea: Choose Hope Over Hurt
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Be real about your hurt.
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Be real about your habits.
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Be real about your need.
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Be real about your hope.
2nd Choice - The Hope Choice:
Earnestly believe that God loves me, that I matter to Him, and that He alone empowers change.
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LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Reality Choice
Stress | Fears | My overwork | Attractions | Addiction | Regrets
Diet | Worry | Bad habits | Anger | Dishonesty | Need to control
Finances | Relationships | Painful memories | Perfectionism | Resentment | Compulsive thoughts
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The Cause: Playing God
1st Choice: The first Beattitude
I ADMIT I need help; that I’m powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable.
- Humbly Admit I need Help.
· I am broken.
· I need to admit secret sins.
· I must admit it to defeat it.
· It is my pride and feat that keep me stuck.
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Humbly Ask God For Help.
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Humble Accept Help From Others.
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Guest Speaker Jonathan McKee, parenting expert, author, and speaker.Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Surrounded by voices saying we are not enough, He proves He is enough.
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Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11
Big Idea: The more we think about God’s people, the more reasons we have to be thankful.
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Relationships have the power to create thankfulness.
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Gospel partnerships sustain thankfulness.
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Shared beliefs
- Shared mission
- Shared suffering
- Shared generosity
- Shared Hope
Big Idea: The church isn’t finished.1. Jesus created the church and He is the foundation.- Jesus is 100% God and 100% human.- Church is a group of people on a mission.2. Battle: The church will experience challenges.- Nones- Dechurched- Financial- Cultural Issues- Covid- Staff transitions3. Build: The church will grow.4. Jesus expects my commitment to His church.- Attitude- Action
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Big Idea: God desires for you to live your life with Him.1. Everyone has a posture towards God- Over- Under- For- From- With2. God desires participation over production3. Focus on God’s work within you
Big Idea: We need the Prince of Peace if we are going to experience real peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Luke 2:14
John 14:27
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Peace with God: Overwhelming guilt.
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Peace with others: Unchangeable people.
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Peace within myself: Unexplained problems.
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Accept God’s Peace Plan.
Romans 5:1
Romans 10:10
- Trust God and give up control.
Romans 10:11
Colossians 3:15
Proverbs 3:6
- Be realistic.
Romans 12:18
- Accept responsibility to be a peacemaker.
Matthew 5:9
James 3:18
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"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 NIV 1. “Everlasting" - God demonstrates that he is capable of loving us fully2. “Father” - God demonstrates that he is compassionate enough to love us fully3. Response:- Admit- Believe- Confess
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Isaiah 9:6
The Wonderful Counselor is Truth.
The Wonderful Counselor is our Guide.
The Wonderful Counselor is our King.
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MESSAGE NOTES:
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.1. You admit your lack of power to change your life.2. Believe God can do it.3. Act in faith by taking a step today.Immaturity is living by your feelings. Maturity is living by your commitments.Scripture References:Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:3–5, Isaiah 9:6–7, 2 Kings 16:2, 2 Kings 16:7-8, Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 1:21
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Luke 17:11-19 1. Gratitude is an expression not just an emotion.- Ungrateful hearts are prideful.- Grateful hearts are humble.2. Getting grateful takes…- Asking- Obeying3. Expressing Gratefulness- Give- Say- Sing
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Hebrews 12:1-3Big Idea: Bridge Building is a team effort.1. GCF stands on the shoulders of previous leaders.2. Living for Jesus may not be easy but it is worth it.3. Focus on Jesus and never stop building.4. Lasting joy comes from relational bridges.Sacrifice: Giving up something you love for something you love more.
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Big Idea: Building Bridges takes sacrifice.
Luke 21:1-4
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God doesn’t count, He weighs.
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Some people give with wrong motives.
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It’s not 10%, but 100%.
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What I’ve learned…
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God owns everything.
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Giving is the antidote to materialism.
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Giving brings me joy.
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Misers are miserable.
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Giving grows my faith.
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Big Idea: Right now, counts forever.
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Make sure the foundation is solid.
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Building a church requires teamwork.
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Give God your best.
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Salvation is free.
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Rewards are not free.
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God will evaluate our church.
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Our efforts will be rewarded.
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Scripture: John 10:1-19Big Idea: Cross the bridge by listening to God’s voice.1. We must learn to listen to God’s voice.2. God’s voice is better than my voice.3. How to discern God’s voice.A) ScriptureB) ReflectionC) Wisdom of godly people4. Why is God silent when I need help?5. Consistent listening prepares you for big decisions.
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CONNECT WITH US! https://linktr.ee/gcfeugene OUR PODCASTS: Take our weekly teaching messages on the go! - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gcf-eugene/id1508912615- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vObGHHj0Bnt6P5mcTiuHm Stuff With Steve (A podcast on a variety of topics with Pastor Steve) - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-with-steve/id1553863836- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZWjHEzuyyLHJf3AduPcix-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Zlvk7sDTkB5B8w_W1ZW2wAdditional ways to listen are available at: https://anchor.fm/stuff-with-steve Be sure to like, subscribe & comment before you go!
CONNECT WITH US! https://linktr.ee/gcfeugene OUR PODCASTS: Take our weekly teaching messages on the go! - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gcf-eugene/id1508912615- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vObGHHj0Bnt6P5mcTiuHm Stuff With Steve (A podcast on a variety of topics with Pastor Steve) - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-with-steve/id1553863836- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZWjHEzuyyLHJf3AduPcix-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Zlvk7sDTkB5B8w_W1ZW2wAdditional ways to listen are available at: https://anchor.fm/stuff-with-steve Be sure to like, subscribe & comment before you go!
Join us this week as Pastor Steve Hill delves right into our knew teaching series called "Visuals" #christian #jesus #purpose #fulfillment #church #sermon #eugene #oregon #numbers #visual #visuals
This week Pastor Josh Doebler joins us as we take a look at Psalm 23:3- “he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake,” (NIV) as we unpack the role and responsibility of father's this fathers day! #christiansermon #bornagain #renewal #rest #belief #believe #faith #lifestyle #growth #evangelism #contentment #psalm23
This week we are looking at Psalm 23:2- “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,” (NIV) This verse introduces the metaphor of God as an Initiator, the one who makes us rest.
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Join us as we walk through 6 weeks and 6 verses of Psalm 23, this week Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe walks us through living in contentment!
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Belief in Jesus is contagious, so this week Pastor Steve Hill encourages us to go joyfully share!
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Everyone's in need of a savior, including those who least seem like it. Pastor Steve Hill teaches this Sunday about the need to be born again!
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Pastor Steve reminds us that we are empowered by Christ to run the race of life, your fatigue is dealt with!
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christiansermon #fatigue #exhaustion #lifestyle #growth
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Take our weekly teaching messages on the go!
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gcf-eugene/id1508912615
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vObGHHj0Bnt6P5mcTiuHm
Stuff With Steve (A podcast on a variety of topics with Pastor Steve)
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Have you ever felt like you don't quite measure up? This Sunday, Pastor Josh Mitchell reminds us that our worth is found in Christ.
jesus #christiansermon #faith #confidence #hope
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In this message we're challenged to remember that our sin, guilt and shame are Dealt With!
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This Easter, Pastor Steve shared a message of resurrection and restoration. Your sin has been dealt with, and death has died.
Share this message with someone who needs it! #Easter #RessurectionSunday #EasteratGrace
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Pastor Steve reminds us that no amount of darkness will ever separate us from the love of God, we are covered!
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This Sunday we're reminded that God doesn't condemn us because Christ already died for us!
Pastor Steve joins us to challenge our poor thinking about ourselves with who God says we are!
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Dr. Charlie Bing visits GCF to bring a word about the unconditional, unmerited Grace of God.
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Pastor John Krill talks about the importance of keeping in step with the Holy Spirit. #fruitofthespirit #christianlifestyle #holyspirit #spiritualgrowth
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Pastor Steve Hill teaches about the significance of being filled with and full of the Holy Spirit.
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This week pastor Steve Hill is joined by Kaleea Honey to discuss the Idol of Greed and share what Jesus has to say about this sin!
Pastor Josh Mitchell joins us to teach about healthily framing our sexual desires! #sex #dating #relationships #love #marriage
This Sunday Pastor Steve Hill begins the "Escape Room" series tackling temptation first!
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Praising God brings me closer to Him.
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Praising God daily makes Him bigger than my problems.
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Praising God clears the fog in my head.
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Praise God for His mighty works because He knows what He is doing.
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Ephesians 6:1-4
Big Idea: God designed parenting as a training program for kids to follow Him.
- Set Boundaries
- Set Priorities
- Set Milestones
- Set Your Eyes on Christ
Big Idea: Singles are not second class Christians.
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If you could cast yourself in the starring role of any movie, what would it be?
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What are some benefits of singleness?
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What unique gifts do singles have to offer?
Read 1 Corinthians 7:6-8 before discussing questions 4-6
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Why do you think the Apostle Paul says that he wishes all Christians “were as I am (single)” in verse 7?
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Each person (in their current life stage) has a gift to be used by God. (v.7). What “gift” does your current life stage offer others?
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Why might it be good for unmarried people to stay unmarried (verse 8)?
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In what ways can singleness reflect the character of Jesus?
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What can you do this week to be a blessing to others?
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Big Idea: Marriage is designed to reflect God's love for us.
Discussion Questions
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[Icebreaker] Is there a TV show family that resembles your own family (either currently or growing up?)
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Is there a couple whose marriage you aspire to or admire? If so, why?
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In your own words, how would you describe the goal of Christian marriage?
Read Ephesians 5:21-33 before discussing questions 4-6
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How does the views on marriage in this passage differ from culture’s norms?
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Verse 22 tells wives to submit to husbands “as the church submits to Christ.” What does that look like? What do you think about the term “submit” within marriage?
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Verse 25 tells husbands to love their wives “just as Christ loved the church.” What does that look like? What do you think about the term “headship” (5:23) within marriage?
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In what ways can a marriage reflect the character of Jesus?
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If you are married: how can your marriage better reflect Jesus?
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What steps can you take this week to better reflect God to those around you?
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Big Idea: God designed us for relationships: God first and others second.
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God desires to walk with us.
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People need friendships.
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Rebellion interrupts our walk with God.
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Trust is the basis of my relationship with God which is the pattern for all other relationships.
Questions
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[Icebreaker] Who was your first “best friend”? Who were you closest to growing up? (i.e. mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparent, friend)
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Why do you think God created people?
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Why do you think Adam was dissatisfied by himself in the paradise of Eden? (Gen 1:20)
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What does it say about God that he designed us for relationships? What does it say about us?
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What are the most important relationships in your life?
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In what ways have you seen sin/evil damage relationships?
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Why is trust so important in relationships?
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How should our earthly relationships mirror our relationship with God?
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What steps can you take this week to grow or nurture the relationships in your life?
Big Idea: Five things that should never change about the church.
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Worship: God wants me to focus on Him.
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Discipleship: God wants me to take steps of spiritual growth.
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Fellowship: God wants me to love others.
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Evangelism: God wants me to help others cross the line of faith.
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Ministry: God wants me to contribute something back.
Community Group Questions
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What words or images come to mind when you think about “church”?
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When and how did you first experience church? When did you first experience Grace Community Fellowship?
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Pastor Steve talked about the five purposes of the church. In your own words, how would you explain the purpose of the church?
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Read Matthew 28: 18-20. What did Jesus mean by “make disciples”?
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What steps for spiritual growth can you take this year? Do you have any spiritual goals for 2022?
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Have you ever served in a ministry? If so, which one(s)? What “gifts” would you say you have (re: 1 Peter 4:10).
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Of the five purposes of the church (worship, discipleship, fellowship, evangelism, ministry), which do you want/need to focus on? What might that look like this upcoming year?
Big idea: The Golden Calve has snuck into modern day Christianity.
- What is ‘Warped Worship?’
- God was on the throne of the Israelites Hearts
- The Israelites quickly put their faith and trust in an idol
- We too, may have idols
- God’s heart breaks when we worship idols
- When God is on the altar, He shows off
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Scripture: John 1:4-5
Big Idea: During dark times, step into the light.
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Light illuminates.
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Light gives life.
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Light guides during uncertainty.
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Light gives hope.
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Light gives me a clean start.
Questions
- [Icebreaker] Do you have any traditions about lights during the Christmas season? Do you go anywhere to see lights or decorations?
Read John 1:1-13 for questions 2-4
- In this passage Jesus is constantly being referred to as light. Why is Jesus called light? What qualities/attributes of Jesus compare to light?
- What is the “darkness” mentioned twice in John 1:5?
- In John 1:10-11 people resist and hide from the light. Why is this a common human tendency? What examples do you see of this in our world?
- What have been some “dark days” in your life? Share as you feel comfortable.
- How has Jesus been like a light to you during dark times?
- Of all the ways Jesus is light (see main points), which way do you need Jesus most today?
- What opportunities do we have to be light to others during this season?
Big Idea: Jesus’ birth was the best thing that could happen to you—or the worst.
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Seeing the real Jesus produces joy.
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In the manger, heaven came to earth.
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Jesus—the fulfillment of everything.
Discussion Questions
- When do the Christmas decorations go up at your house? Are there any special or meaningful traditions for the “kids” in your family?
Read Luke 2:21-35 for questions 2-4
2.Mary and Joseph dedicate Jesus to God. What role (if any) did your parents play in your spiritual life growing up?
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If you were Joseph or Mary, what might your reaction have been to Simeon’s words?
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What do we learn about Jesus from this passage? What does it foreshadow?
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In what ways is Jesus the “fulfillment of everything”? What needs and desires does he fulfill in your life?
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In this week’s message, Pastor Steve contrasted the real Jesus with other “artificial Jesuses.” What are some artificial Jesuses that you see in our culture?
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Big Idea: A rough start prepares for a life journey.
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You are more qualified than you think.
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God will give you confirmation.
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Everyone needs an Elizabeth.
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Trust God when faced with the impossible.
Questions
1.Share a “rough start/time” in your life (as you feel comfortable)
2.What specific emotions do you think Mary & Joseph felt leading up to Jesus’ birth?
3.Have you ever experienced God confirmation a direction you felt called to move in?
4.Mary and Zachariah both respond with the word “how?” when presented with the angel’s message of what God was doing.Have you ever had an experience of God working in unexpected ways in your life? (even if you only realized it afterwards)
5.Do you have an “Elizabeth” in your life? Someone who encourages and supports you (specifically in your faith).
6.How can Mary, Joseph, and Zachariah’s story give us hope about how God is working in our life?
7.How does trusting in God change how we face things that seem “impossible”?
8.Is there a current circumstance that you need to trust God with?
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Scripture: Micah 5:2-5
Big Idea: Behind the scenes, God is putting it all together.
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Wait for God to intervene.
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Trust the person in charge: Jesus.
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Look back for confidence. Look forward for hope.
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Jesus brings peace to a conflictual world.
Questions
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What is something that you are waiting for?
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Did anything stand out to you from the historical background of the Christmas story?
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Have you ever experienced God working “behind the scenes” in your life?
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What does it look like to trust Jesus in our waiting?
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How does looking back on what God has done in the past give us hope for the future?
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As we enter the Christmas season, where do you want to see God bring peace?
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Let go of anger to embrace freedom
Speaker: Josh Mitchell
Questions
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What is something that has made you angry in the past 30 days?
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What do you think about the idea of anger being a secondary emotion?
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How are you most prone to act in anger (are you an “exploder” or an “imploder”)?
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What do you think about the phrase: “be careful when listening to your emotions”?
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What mistakes can we make when we leave anger unchecked?
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Read Ephesians 4:26-27. What truths stand out to you in these verses?
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What are some practical ways that you can be a peacemaker?
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Is there something you need to change regarding anger in your life?
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Discussion Questions
- What are you more afraid of: snakes, spiders, or heights?
- What do you think are the most common fears that people you know have?
- Read Matthew 14:24-26. Why were the disciples so afraid? What fears do you think they had in these verses?
- What fears have you had recently?
- How do you normally respond to fear? (ex: avoidance, obsession, self-medication, etc.)
- In what ways does faith in Jesus combat fear? What should a Christian do when afraid? How does following Jesus change how we react to fear?
- What “next steps” do you need to make based off our discussion on fear today?
Watch the sermon here!
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
Big Idea: My biggest sins are not bigger than God’s grace.
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You are not what you’ve done.
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Failure is not final.
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Grace gives me a new way to live.
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Move beyond failure by forgiving yourself.
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Share an embarrassing moment with the group.
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How does failure effect our view of God and ourselves?
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What do you think about the fact that so many biblical characters were failures?
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What failures have you experienced in your life?
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Read 2 Corinthians 2:17-19. What does it mean to be a “new creation?” How might these verses change how we view our failures?
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How does accepting God’s forgiveness help us move past our failures?
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Steve asked the question, “Are you harder on yourself than Jesus is?” How would you answer that question?
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What actions do you need to take based off our discussion on failure today?
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Big Idea: Worry suffocates faith.
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Practice Relaxed Concern.
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Pray, Pray, and Pray.
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Prioritize your life.
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Practice Real-time Trust.Questions
Questions
1.What things do you often worry about? Where is your “worry level” on a 1-10 scale?
2.How does worry impact your life? How does it impact your faith?
3.Read Matthew 6:25-34. What truths stand out to you from this passage?
4.What does it mean to “practice relaxed concern” when we feel worried?
5.How can prayer combat worry?
6.What does worry reveal about our priorities? What priority shifts might be needed?
7.How can you practice “real-time trust” in God during times of worry?
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Guest Speaker: Agam Iheanyi-Igwe
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Text: Matthew 7:24-29
Big Idea: Practice God’s word; don’t just take it in
Outline:
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Jesus is the word of God and God is transforming us to be like him
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Spiritual transformation happens as we put God’s word to practice
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Putting God’s word to practice is not easy. Some obstacles
Discussion Questions
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When was the last time you changed your mind about something?
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What are some “echo chambers” that simply confirm our own opinions?
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Why is it often difficult to live out what we read in the Bible?
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Read Matthew 7:24-29. Practically, what does it look like to build your life’s “house” on therock of God’s Word?
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What are some ways that someone can foolishly build a life on “sand”?
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How does intentionally desiring to live out God’s Word change how we read it?
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In what ways can you live out and “do” God’s Words this week?
Big Idea: Get a firm grip on God’s Word.1. How to get a grip on your Bible:
Hear
Read
Study
Memorize
Meditate
- I must submit to God’s Word.
Group Questions
1.In what area(s) of your life do you feel fatigued?
2.If you read The Bible, what approach/method do you take to reading it?
3.Of the five ways to get a “grip” on the Bible (hear, read, study, memorize, meditate) which is the easiest or most natural for you? Which one is most difficult? Why?
4.Read James 1:19-28. What truths stand out to you from this passage?
5.Why is it important to be a “doer of the word” by living out God’s Word? Why isn’t just reading and understanding enough?
6.How should reading the Bible effect our lives?
7.What are some ways you can live out God’s Word this week?
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The Bible is the word of God penned by man to be understood by a group of people to communicate a specific message.
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Important Concepts
A. Revelation: God revealed himself in nature and directly through Scripture.
B. Inspiration: Every word of the Bible came from God.
C. Canonization: There are 66 books in the bible.
C. Transmission: Thousands of hand copied manuscripts of the Bible exist.
- Courageously align your life to God’s Word.
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Sunday 10/3/2021
SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:16 NIV
OUTLINE
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Inspired: Every word in the Bible came from God.
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Inerrancy: God’s Word is 100% truth.
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Authority: I will trust and obey God’s Word.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
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Are you much of a reader? Have you read any good books recently?
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What do you think keeps people from reading or engaging with The Bible?
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What sets The Bible apart from other books (even other inspirational books)?
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Of the 3 biblical aspects that Pastor Steve talked about (inspired, inerrant, & authority), which do you think is the most attacked in our culture today?
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As you feel comfortable: share what struggles you have with reading or understanding The Bible? What might it look like to live with The Bible as your final authority? How could you engage with God’s Word more deeply this week?
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Sunday 9/26/2021
Scripture: John 13:1-17 NIV
Outline
Big Idea: Don’t throw in the towel, pick up your towel.
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Heart: Love the people you serve.
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Head: Change your thinking to humility.
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Hands: Take action.
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Habit: Make serving a part of your lifestyle.
Discussion Questions
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Where is your emotional energy at right now on a scale of 1-10?
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What are some difficulties that tempt you to “throw in the towel?”
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What does how we spend our time reveal about our priorities?
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Have you had an experience where serving others impacted your life?
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When it comes to serving others, why is love better than duty?
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What role does humility play in serving?
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What’s the difference between viewing serving as an activity vs seeing it as a lifestyle?
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What actions can you take this week to serve others?
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Discussion Questions:
- Where is your emotional energy at right now on a scale of 1-10?
- What are some difficulties that tempt you to “throw in the towel?”
- What does how we spend our time reveal about our priorities?
- Have you had an experience where serving others impacted your life?
- When it comes to serving others, why is love better than duty?
- What role does humility play in serving?
- What’s the difference between viewing serving as an activity vs seeing it as a lifestyle?
- What actions can you take this week to serve others?
Watch the sermon here!
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Jesus is the Son of God.
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Construction of the church is inevitable.
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Jesus’ construction project is invincible.
Action: Pray for the church.
Stick with the Gospel.
Sermon Questions!
- Would you consider yourself a more trusting or more skeptical person?
- What (or who) do you think people in our culture today would say Jesus was/is?
- How would you describe Jesus in one sentence?
- Was there anything Pastor Steve said about the church that stood out to you?
- How would you respond to the statement, “I love Jesus, but don’t need church.”
- Is the church important to you? If so, why?
- What do you think stands in the way of people connecting with the church?
- How have the people/ministries of the church impacted your life?
- What is one way you can trust Jesus’ promises this week?
Watch the sermon here!
Scripture: Micah 6:8.
- Biblical justice takes action.Widows
Orphans
Immigrants
Poor
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A merciful attitude does not condemn others.
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An attitude of humility says, “It’s not about me.”
Discussion Questions
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If you were king/queen what is a new law you would create?
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How would you answer the question: “What does God want from me?” How do you think others might answer? Why?
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What are the differences between action and attitude?
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Which do you think God is more interested in?
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Where have you seen injustice recently?
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Why does justice require action?
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Why does God desire mercy along with justice? How can the two exist at the same time?
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How does humility change the way we see and practice justice?
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What is one area where you can live out justice, mercy, or humility this week?
2 Corinthians 13:11
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I gotta choose joy.
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I gotta change my attitude.
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I gotta say it.
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I gotta keep the main thing the main thing.
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I gotta be a peacemaker
Discussion Questions:1. Where is the best pizza in town? Where is the best sushi? Where are the best places to find community and friendships?
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In 30 words, Paul gives the summary of his second letter to the Corinthians (2 Cor. 13:11). How would the original audience understand this verse? What emotions may they have felt?
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There are five commands in this verse: Joy, Restoration, Encouragement, One Mind, and Peace. Which command is the most important for you today? What action step could you take this week?
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What are the negative effects of disunity in a church? What are the positives of unity in a church community?
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The last phrase of verse 11 is “And the God of love and peace will be with you.” How is this phrase connected to the 5 previous commandments? In what ways have you experienced love and peace during the pandemic?
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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Big Idea: God’s “No” is better than my “Yes.”
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I must admit my weaknesses.
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I must learn to be grateful for my weaknesses.Stop the “what if”
Accept God’s help
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I become emotionally healthy when I share my weaknesses.
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I must rely on God’s grace.Questions:
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Describe your best and worst job interview experience.
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Paul says a thorn in the flesh prevented him from being conceited. What might have been Paul’s source of pride? What do you tend to be prideful about?
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What weaknesses do most people experience? How can we learn to be grateful in the midst of our weaknesses?
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How will verbalizing our weaknesses with others increase our emotional health? Why is it difficult for people to verbalize their weaknesses?
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How do you feel about this statement, “I’d rather be weak & strong in Christ, than live on my own strength alone?”
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When the answer to your prayer is “no,” how do you respond?
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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
Big Idea: False teachers damage the credibility gospel.
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Anyone can be deceptively led away from the truth.
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False teachers will be exposed by their lifestyle and teaching.
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Bad doctrine
- Controlling
- Greed
- Sexual misconduct
Discussion Questions
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Have you ever been tricked into giving your personal information over the internet? How did you feel when you realized the truth? Do you know someone who has been a victim of this activity?
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Pastor Steve told the story of sharing his faith in an airport. The other person pointed out that a famous television evangelist had been convicted of fraud. Have you had a similar experience? How might false teachers damage the credibility of the gospel?
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What kind of lifestyle choices might throw doubt upon a Christian leader’s integrity?
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If you had to list the fundamentals of Christianity, what would it look like?
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Big Idea: Don’t look for flash. Look for truth.
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We tend to value what matters least.
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A growing faith values what matters most.
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Surrender the least to focus on what matters most.
Discussion Questions
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What new flashy trends are catching your eye? When you were in high school, what was trendy?
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The Apostle Paul faced false teachers and personal criticism. Some of the accusations against him included: fickleness, harshness, and a poor speaker. He responded with humility in 2 Corinthians 10:1-2. How do you balance humility with speaking the truth?
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The Corinthian believers were drawn to the false teachers and persuasive speakers. What are the flashy church things that catch our eyes? What do you think of this statement? “We tend to value what matters least.”
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Carefully read 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 in a translation and The Message Paraphrase. In what ways is the paraphrase helpful? Paul wrote, “take captive every thought.” Why is our thinking so important? How can our thinking be transformed? What toxic beliefs do you hold onto that drag you down?
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The Corinthians valued flashy speakers instead of truth. How can we surrender the unimportant to grab ahold of the important things of life?
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2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Big Idea: Live Bold. Give Bold.
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Get started.
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Giving is a heart issue.
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Generosity strengthens my faith.
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Generosity & Gratitude Grow Together.
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Sunday, July 18, 2021
Message Series: Five Stars
Speaker: Agam Iheanyi-Igwe
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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Message Series: Five Stars
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, July 4th, 2021
Message Series: Five Stars
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sermon Title: Bearing Jesus
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Big Idea: People can change.
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Jesus died for me.
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I’m changed.
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I have a new calling.
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Bring the cross to others.
Discussion questions
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When have you experienced irreconcilable differences at work? At school? At home? With friends?
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Read through 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 in a translation and The Message Paraphrase. What is Paul’s main point?
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The word reconcile is repeated 5 times in this section. Have you ever considered yourself irreconciled from God? Is reconciliation with God a concept people think about? How will reconciliation with God promote relational reconciliation with others?
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Pastor Steve defined the role of an ambassador in the first century to include friendship and goodwill. Small countries would send ambassadors to Rome to demonstrate friendship. Rome would not send ambassadors because they had all the power. The ambassador always made the case for the one who sent them. What are the implications for us being ambassadors of Christ?
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Why do we hesitate to bring the cross to others? Are we sinning when we fail to be ambassadors?
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Discuss how the church can be ambassadors in the community.
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Sunday, 6/20/21
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Big Idea: Please God Now.
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A clear view of the future keeps us going in the present.
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Grab the promises of God.
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Be courageous and live by faith.
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Look for the prize.
Discussion questions:
What was/is the one thing could you do to make your parents smile? What did your parents do to make you smile?
Which statement is true for you: A. This world is nuts and I can’t wait to get to heaven. B. I have a strong desire to be with God and I can’t wait to get to heaven.
Try reading 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 in a translation and The Message Paraphrase. How would the Apostle Paul answer the previous question?
What kind of courage does it take to live by faith? Where is “living by faith” a challenge for you during the week?
How can you focus on eternity this week?
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Sunday, June 13, 2021
Message Series: 2 Corinthians
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4: 13-18
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, June 6, 2021
Message Series: 2 Corinthians
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4.1-12
Speaker: Troy Dean
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Sunday, May 30, 2021
Message Series: 2 Corinthians
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Speaker: Jon Green
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Message Series: 2 Corinthians ("Five Stars")
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
Speaker: Josh Mitchell
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
Message Series: 2 Corinthians
Scripture: 2 Corinthians TBD
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, May 9, 2021
Message Series: 2 Corinthians
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, May 2, 2021
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, April 25, 2021
Message Series: Apologetics
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, April 18, 2021
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, April 11, 2021
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, April 4, 2021
EASTER SUNDAY
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, March 21, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, March 7, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, February 14, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, February 7, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, January 31, 2021
Message Series: Joseph: Finding Hope When Life Is Miserable
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Message Series: Bait: Avoiding Life's Traps
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Message Series: Bait: Avoiding Life's Traps
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, January 10, 2021
Message Series: Bait: Avoiding Life's Traps
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, January 3, 2021
Message Series: Bait: Avoiding Life's Traps
Speaker: Pastor Steve Hill
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Sunday, December 27, 2020
Speaker: Steve Buss
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Sermon Series: Simple Christmas
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Speaker: Agam Iheanyi-Igwe
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
Speaker: Troy Dean
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Sunday, December 6, 2020
Speaker: Josh Mitchell
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
Speaker: Steve Ellisen
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, November 15, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, November 1, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, October 25, 2020
Speaker: Steve Ellisen
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Why Sex Matters
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, October 11, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, October 4, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, September 27, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, September 20, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, September 6, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, August 30, 2020
Speaker: Steve Hill
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Sunday, August 23, 2020
Speaker: Josh Mitchell
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Sunday, August 9, 2020
Speaker: Steve Ellisen
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Sunday 8/2/2020
GUEST SPEAKER: Ricky Poon
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Scripture:
Luke 24:44-49 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/LUK.24.44-49
Acts 1:8 https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.1.8
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Today's Big Idea: Our missional calling flows from the grace of God in our lives and in his plans for us and the world in the future.
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Message Outline:
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The witness of the Scriptures
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The witness of a sinner saved by grace
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The witness of a minister of the gospel
Sunday 7/26/2020
SERIES TITLE:1 JOHN
MESSAGE TITLE: How to Fully Love Others
SPEAKER:Josh Doebler
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MESSAGE OUTLINE:
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 NIV https://bible.com/111/1JN.4.7-21
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Big Idea: Without God’s love, we are unable to fully love others
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Message Outline:
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GET CONNECTED to the Source (v. 7-9)
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A relationship with God is essential if we are to fully love others
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We cannot give what we do not have (v. 20)
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The Spirit of God gives us the ability to love as He loves
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STAY CONNECTED to the Source (v. 15-17)
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A branch will only bear fruit if it’s connected to the vine (John 15)
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Acknowledge that Jesus is God’s Son with your life
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Live in God
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FOLLOW the Source (v. 10-11)
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Love FIRST (v. 19)
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Love UNCONDITIONALLY
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Love SACRIFICIALLY
Sunday 7/19/2020
SERIES TITLE:1 JOHN
MESSAGE TITLE: Truth Amidst The Noise
SPEAKER:Josh Mitchell
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MESSAGE OUTLINE:
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 4:1-6 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.4.1-6
Big Idea:God’s Truth is a Filter for Life’s Noise
1) We need a filter
2) Test the source behind each voice
3) Jesus is the Source of Truth
Sunday 7/12/2020
MESSAGE TITLE:The Coach Has Something To Say
SPEAKER: Steve Ellisen
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MESSAGE OUTLINE:
1 John 3:18-24
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Apple trees produce apples
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When Satan reminds you of your past - remind Him of His future – and remind yourself of your future
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Put kingdom priorities on the top shelf
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Be filled with the Holy Spirit
Sunday 7/5/2020
MESSAGE TITLE: When Hate Becomes Murder
SPEAKER: Steve Hill
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MESSAGE OUTLINE:
1 John 3:11-20 (NIV) https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.3.11-20
- Out of Anger, Cain Murdered Abel.
Genesis 4:3–5 3, Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:6–7, Genesis 4:8–10, Matthew 5:21-22
- Christ rescued me.
Colossians 1:13-14
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Sacrificial love takes action.
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Practice empathy
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Generosity
Love People Where They’re at and Help Them Follow Jesus
Love is God’s Game Plan for Reaching The World
Sunday 6/28/2020
SERIES TITLE: I John
SPEAKER: Steve Hill
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MESSAGE OUTLINE:
MESSAGE OUTLINE:
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 3:1-10 (NIV) https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.3.1-10
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Walk with Jesus now.
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Your father loves you.
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Hope changes us. - Hope is a person. - The best is yet to come.
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Take sin seriously.
Sunday 6/21/2020
MESSAGE TITLE: Breaking Down Barriers
SPEAKER: Steve Hill
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MESSAGE OUTLINE:
Ephesians 2:11-22 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.2.11-22
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The problem: Distancing
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The result: Broken relationships
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Christless
- Friendless
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Hopeless
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Jesus broke down barriers and created a movement.
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Believers belong to the same family.
Sunday 6/14/2020
Sermon series: 1 John
Message Title: JESUS: NO SUBSTITUTE, NO REPLACEMENT, NO REDUCTION!
Speaker: Agam Iheanyi-Igwe
Bible Reference: 1 John 2:18-25 NIV https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.2.18-25
Message Outline
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Make more of Jesus not less! It is all about him!
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Jesus is the Christ: a king establishing the kingdom of God
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The kingdom is not temporal, not ethnic and not nationalistic
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Christ Followers are ambassadors of that kingdom
TAKEN
Sunday 6/7/2020
Sermon series: 1 John
Bible Reference: 1 John 2:15-17 NIV https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.2.15-17
Message Outline
World: A system of values in opposition to God.
1 John 5:19 "We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one."
John 15:18-19 "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own."
Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
- Beware of Spiritual Hostage Takers.
1 John 2:16 "For everything in the world-the lust of the flesh, theist of the eyes, and the pride of life--comes not from the Father but from the world."
- Break Free by loving for Jesus.
1 John 2:17 "The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
Focus on the eternal.
Trust Jesus not the world.
Find rock solid spiritual friendships.
How Your Spiritual Identity Shapes Your Future
Sermon series: 1 John
Sunday 5/31/2020
BIBLE REFERENCE: 1 John 2:12-14 NIV https://bible.com/111/1JN.2.12-14
BIG IDEA: My spiritual identity brings freedom.
MESSAGE OUTLINE:
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I’m forgiven: Leave the past behind.
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I’m part of God’s family: Draw near to Jesus.
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I’m an overcomer: Use God’s Word to break free.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
MESSAGE TITLE: Signs Of Life And Love
I John 2:7-11 NIV https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1JN.2...
BIG IDEA: When Jesus is in you, Love comes out of you and the World lights up.
SERMON OUTLINE:
• Know God - keep his commands (1 John 2:3-5)
• Abide in Him - walk like Jesus (1 John 2:5-6)
• Live in the Light - love others (1 John 2:7-8)
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Truth is a person, Jesus Christ
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A New Command which is Old and yet, New
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Love Dispels the Darkness
Training in Love:
• Avoid Obstacles to Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
• Love with Words - Matthew 5:21-22
• Love Requires Faith & Sacrifice - Philippians 2:1-8
Take a minute: Check Your Vital Signs
• How is my daily connection to God?
• What is the most loving & Jesus-like thing to do?
• Would my actions be seen as lovjng by all?
NEXT STEP: I will regularly check my vital signs for love for God and others.
Sunday 5/17/2020
Sermon series: 1 John
BIBLE REFERENCE: I John 2:3-6 NIV
BIG IDEA: Obedience demonstrates our love for God.
Message Outline
- Live a life of obedience.
Knowing = Fellowship
Keeping = Obedience
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Obey when it is inconvenient.
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Obey when it doesn’t make sense.
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Obey when it brings temporary pain.
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Daily imitate Jesus.
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Jesus took my name tag.
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When we do sin, Jesus goes to bat for us.
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Jesus is: Advocate, Righteous One, Atoning Sacrifice.
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Because of Jesus, I can live for Him and with Him.
Sunday 5/3/2020
Sermon series: 1 John
Message Outline
1. God is light: Perfect—Good—Holy
2. I must walk in the light to have fellowship with God.
3. Excuses won’t cut it.
4. I must confess my sin to God.
• Confession is conceding it is true.
• Intimacy is rooted in honesty.
Sermon Series Title: 1 John
- Jesus Christ really lived.
2 The apostles really experienced Him.
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We can experience Jesus too.
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Joy comes from experiencing God with others.
Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Grace Community Fellowship in Eugene, Oregon.
Psalms 23:1-6
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God provides: Look at what you have, not what you don’t have.
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Love
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Peace
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Relationships
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God restores my soul: Identify your green pastures.
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God’s Word
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God’s People
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God’s Rest
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I can get on the right path with God’s help.
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I will not fear.
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I will enjoy God’s presence.