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REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 A...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Mark 13:6-33 “Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. …8There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines… You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues… 12put to...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. 1 Corinthians 1:20-23 Sticky Statement: We know God through Jesus' death and resurrection. Discussion Questions: 1. According to 1 Corinthians 1:20-23, how can we tell if our wisdom is from the world or from God? 2. What are some worldly beliefs that have made it hard for you to know God? 3....

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Mark 10:35-45 Main Point: Kingdom authority is found in ultimate servanthood. Discussion Questions: 1. What are James and John asking for? Can you relate in any way? How so? 2. What does baptism represent in this passage? Why does Jesus say that it's required for leadership in his Kingdom? 3...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ: Mark 10:17-31 Sticky Statement: In this life and the next, is Jesus enough? Discussion Questions: 1. The rich young ruler had a question for Jesus that he couldn’t figure out on his own. Are there any questions that you would like to ask Jesus? How did He answer? 2. Jesus had a courageous co...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Mark 9:42-50 Sticky Statement: Jesus calls us to cut off self-centeredness and walk in grace. Discussion Questions: 1. According to Mark 9:43-48, what three things cause us to stumble in how we care for others? Describe what they represent. 2. God will ultimately purify the world from sin by...

REVIEW. What did you take away from last time (Refer to last week’s notes)? How did that go? READ. Main Bible Verse - Mark 7:1-20 Main Point: Traditions are attempts to maintain our own personal agendas instead of obeying God's commands and receiving his plans for us. Discussion Questions: 1. What are some personal agendas for your own life that may clash with Gods? What about them makes them clas...

Main Bible Verse: Mark 3:20-35 Sticky Statement: Living the gospel enables us to receive the gospel. Discussion Questions: 1. Commentators say that Jesus' family felt that Jesus was threatening their family’s reputation, and the religious leaders felt that Jesus was threatening their security and significance. What did their fears cause them to do? 3:21,22,31 2. What was Jesus' defense? 3:26 3. Wh...

Main Bible Verses: Matthew 22:29, James 1:14, Matthew 8:26 Sticky Statement: To embrace truth, repentance, and faith, we crucify alienating thoughts, desires, and fears. Discussion Questions: 1. What undermines truth? Matthew 22:29 2. What undermines repentance? James 1:14 3. What undermines faith? Matthew 8:26 4. Think of an area of struggle in your life. At this point, is it a truth, repentance...

Sticky Statement: "Freely giving is the initiation of all relationship." Main Verses: Matthew 10:5-8, Ephesians 2:1-10 DGroup Questions: 1. Why is the Kingdom of God built on the idea of freely giving without pay? 2. Why is scripture so committed to salvation being a free gift? What does this reality provide that a "transaction" can't? 3. C.S Lewis is quoted as saying "Love is never wasted, for it...

Sorry I forget to send this out: Main Bible Verse: Acts 2:38 Sticky Statement: Faith makes surrender safe. Discussion Questions: a. According to Acts 2:38, what two things do we receive from God? Why are these gifts so essential? What is life like when we don’t receive these gifts? b. What undermines our ability to receive God's gifts? Psalm 81:11 c. To receive from God, what do we need? Galatians...

Main Bible Verse: Matthew 6:33 Sticky Statement: The change that changes everything is a heart that trusts in God. Discussion Questions: a. According to Galatians 5:6b, what is the only thing that counts? b. What does Mark 4:40 say is the opposite of faith? c. Read Psalm 37:8b; what do our fears or anxiety lead us into? Why is sin a sign of anxiety? d. Think of an area of stress. What does Matthew...

Sticky Statement: "God wants you regardless of your performance." Main Verse: Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it important that we are wanted / chosen before we were even born? What does that say about God's criteria for connection? 2. What lies / past exper...

Main Bible Verse: 1 John 1:8-9 Sticky Statement: Confession expresses sorrow and surrender. Discussion Questions: a. According to 1 John 1:8-9, what does God ask us to do? What kinds of things make it difficult for us to do that? b. According to each of the verses below, what helps us to be honest about, and want to turn from, our sinful attitudes and actions? Haggai 1:5-6 Isaiah 59:1-2 Psalm 51:4...

Main Bible Verse: Luke 17:1-10 Sticky Statement: Faith is doing what you’re told. Discussion Questions: 1. What expectations did Jesus have of his disciples in verses 1-4. 2. How did the disciples respond Jesus' expectations in verse 5? Given their response, how might the disciples have felt about Jesus' requests? 3. In verse 6, what is the first thing that Jesus corrects about their thinking? How...

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Main Bible Verse: Luke 15:24 Sticky Statement: Godly sorrow that leads to repentance is always found in the embrace of a father that calls us sons & daughters Discussion Questions: - Why is it necessary for the Holy Spirit to convict our hearts before we repent? - What is the difference between Godly and worldly sorrow? - What is the difference between controlling/avoiding and vulnerability/tr...

Main Bible Verse: Galatians 5:13-18 Sticky Statement: Stage 2 of change is to shift our desires from self-centeredness to love. Discussion Questions: 1. Read Galatians 5:13-18. For what does God want us to use our freedom? 2. What desires undermine that? 3. How are we set free from unloving desires? What does that look like (see also 5:24-25)? 4. Pray in that regard.

Main Bible Verse: John 15:5 Sticky Statement: Abiding is giving and receiving love like Jesus did. Discussion Questions: 1. Do you feel as though you are abiding with Jesus in your life? What does/could that look like? 2. Describe any fears & tensions you feel when you see abiding described in John 15 with seemingly “other-focused” criteria. 3. Based on John 15, are there things God calling yo...

Main Bible Verse: John 5:39-40 Sticky Statement: We are changed by intimately knowing who God truly is. Discussion Questions: 1. Read John 5:39-40. How could people’s reading of the Bible not lead them to know the Author? 2. What must first change in the process of change? 2 Corinthians 10:5 3. In a specific life area, what beliefs make it difficult for you to trust and follow Christ? How do you “...

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Main Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21. Sticky Statement: God's truth sets us free from alienating beliefs. Discussion Questions: 1. In our society, what is people’s main source of “truth”? According to 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, why is that wisdom foolish? 2. According to Isaiah 55:9; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Timothy 1:5 (NASB), what are the benefits of God's truth? Are you willing to challenge your assump...

Main Bible Verse: John 3:19 — This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Sticky Statement: “We must be aware of the lies driving our feelings, behaviours & circumstances so that we can replace it with Truth.” Discussion Questions: 1. What are personal barriers or fears of transparency with God and others? (John...

This sermon is part of our series titled "Relational Formation: The Ressurection Path to Change." We're exploring Christ's model for the true and lasting heart transformation rather than mere behavior modification. WEEK 3 - THE PROCESS OF CHANGE Main Bible Verse: Galatians 2:20 Sticky Statement: To change toward love, we shift our trust from self to God. Discussion Questions: 1. Contrast trusting...