Fletcher Church

Spiritual Gifts Make Ministry Effectual… I. They Elevate God’s Glory & the Bible’s Authority (1-3) II. They Vary in Function for Building Up the Whole (4-7) III. They are Sovereignly Distributed According to the Spirit’s Will (8-11) Practical Application: 1. How do you need to celebrate the gifts of others? 2. Do you worship more in Spirit or Truth? How does God want to stretch you here? 3. Wh...

The Lord’s Supper Expresses our Oneness in Christ . . . I. Gospel Problem: Partiality! (17-22) II. Gospel Remedy: The Supper’s Realities! (23-26) III. Gospel Correction: Search Yourself! (27-34) Practical Implications o What attitudes or practices get in the way of Oneness? o What reality of the Supper spurs reflection/adoration? o Prepare for the Supper: Search, Stare!

Embrace and Express God’s Good Design for Gender . . . I. Universal Design: God-Given Order rooted in the Trinity and Creation! (2-3, 7-10)II. Cultural Application: Distinctly Gendered, Differing Roles and Display Propriety! (4-6; 11-16) Practical Implications o What are some questions, challenges and encouragements from God’s design?o How can you cultivate or grow masculine/feminine impulses?o Wh...

Navigate Liberty issues in a God Honoring Way . . . I. Governing Principles: God’s Glory and the Good of Others! (23-24, 31-33) II. Practical Applications: Navigate with Wisdom in Relationship! (25-30) A. The Thankfulness Test 1. Can I give thanks in the middle of this? 2. Does this increase my gratitude? 3. Do I actually regularly give thanks for this? Practical Implications o How do the Principl...

Flee from Idolatry to Singular Devotion, Because . . . I. We have Feasted on Jesus! (14-17) II. Idolatry has a Dark Spiritual Reality! (18-21) III. God is Rightfully Jealous over Us! (22) Practical Implications o What gospel stories/realities feed your soul? o What most competes with God for your affections? o Prepare for the Supper: Warning, Welcome, Worship:

The Gospel Encourages us to See and Kill Sin . . . I. Beware of Trusting Christian Experiences to Justify yourself! (1-5) II. Flee Sinful Desires and Deeds w/ Renewed Spiritual Appetites! (6-10) III. Wage a Humbly Confident War against Sin! (11-13) A. A Healthy Suspicion of Self B. A Healthy Hope for Gospel Change 1. Temptations are Certain and Common 2. God is Faithful 3. God Controls the Time an...

God’s Great Global Glory invites a Life-Shaping Response... I. The Upward Response- Enjoy! (1-13) II. The Outward Response- Spread! (1-13) Practical Implications o Write Detailed meditation: “This is what it would look like to live in and for God’s glory as a ____”: o How can you practically raise your spiritual temperature? Express that more fully? o List some “who” and “what” of Mission:

The Gospel Strengthens us . . . I. . . . to Multiply Ourselves . . . ! (1-2) II. . . . which is Hard … ! (3-7) III. . . . and Wonderfully Worth it! (8-10) Practical Implications o What 1-3 adjustments would faithfulness/ transformation require of you? o What are some tangible ways you can be involved in multiplying? o What are your “Hards” to the idea of transformation and multiplication?

We are Compelled to Serve by and for God’s Glory . . . I. You are Gifted by God to Serve! (10) II. Your Service is a Stewardship of God’s Grace! (10) III. Our Service has Categories and Cautions! (11) Practical Implications o What are you internal and external barriers to sacrificial service? o What is your next step to discovering & using your gifts? o How can you evaluate your service, in co...

God Cares Deeply about the Churches We Build, And So Should You . . . I. Revelation: Church Buildings Declare God’s Glory! II. Response: Church Buildings Shape Our Story! Practical Implications o How are you stewarding the building God has given us? o How are you being shaped by the church gathered? o How are you using your gifts/talents to bring God glory?

Cultivate Personal Love for God . . . I. By Listening to God in His Word! (20a) II. By Speaking to God in Prayer! (20b) III. By Meditating on the Mercy of Jesus! (21) Practical Implications o What would you say your life is truly seeking/loving? How can renew a value of seeking God? o How can you more consistently seek God in Word, Prayer, and Meditation? o What is your time, place & plan for...

I. Missions Increases Worship! II. Missions Purifies Worship! III. Worship Empowers Missions! Application Questions: o Does your worship lead to mission? o Who are the people you know you need to share with? How can you share with them this week? o How can you use your job/home/school as a platform for missions? o Are you being called to missions? What steps do you need to take to be obedient to t...

The Mercies of God Prove His Worthiness; Respond by Offering Your Bodies as a Living Sacrifice to the Lord . . . I. By the Mercies of God, Present Your Bodies as a Living Sacrifice! (1) II. By the Mercies of God, Fight Conformity and Embrace Transformation! (2) III. By the Mercies of God, Discern God’s Will for Your Life! (2) Practical Applications o What are 5 things about the mercy of God that m...

Worship in the Gathering has . . . I. A Governing Content: Christ-Centered Word! (16) II. A Key Function: Teach and Apply! (16b) III. An All-Inclusive Form: Sing w/ Hearts Captivated by Grace! (16c) Practical Implications o What priority does church have in your life/habits? o How can you grow in Christ centered encouragement and correction: o SING, SING, SING … w/ All your Heart: Gathering Purpos...

The Gospel Gives Birth to Worshippers . . . i. Encounter over Style! (19-21)II. God-Centered: Worship God as He is! (22, var)III. Both Knowing and Delighting! (23-25) Practical Implications o What are some ways style/preference distract you from worship?o What are some ways you see man-centered slip into place of God-centered worship?o Where are you on the spectrum- head & heart? What might Go...

God Is Near; Let Us Draw Near as Well . . . I. God Knows Us! (1-6) II. God Is With Us! (7-12) III. God Has Formed Us! (13-16) IV. Therefore, Draw Close to God! (17-24) Practical Implications o How have you seen God’s involvement in your life? o What can be a normal rhythm in life to know/love God more today than yesterday? o How could you bless, eat w/, and share with someone over next week?

God is Great and Deserves Great Praise . . . I. Greatness of God and His Works! (1-7) II. Greatness of God’s Gracious Kingdom! (8-16) III. Greatness of God’s Righteousness & Goodness! (17-21) Practical Implications o What works of God amaze you in Bible, History and Own Life? o What character traits of God amaze you? o How could you bless, eat w/ and share with someone over next week?

Use your Freedom to Serve Others & Share Jesus w/ Joy . . . I. Outward Witness: All Things to All People That They May Be Saved! (19-23) II. Inward Witness: Self-Control & Discipline That You May Be Sanctified! (24-27) Practical Implications o Are you using your Christian Liberty for the advancement of Christ or personal pleasure? o Are you shrinking back from ministry to any particular gr...

Sacrifice b/c the Gospel is a Joy not a Job . . . I. Some Principles for Christian Liberty! (13-14) II. Compelled by God as Stewards of God! (16-17) III. Rewarded by God! (18) Practical Implications o What areas of liberty do you need to work through in community? o What or Who do you have a Gospel Burden for? o What changes might Faithful Stewardship invite you too?

Joyfully Sacrifice for the Gospel Good of Others . . . I. I have Freedom in Christ! (1-2) II. I can Defend my Rights in Christ! (3-11) III. But I don’t have to Use my Rights! (12) Practical Implications o List 5 aspects of your new identity in Christ! o What principles do you use to navigate liberty/ questionable things? o What are some sacrifices God might ask a person to make to help others grow...

Knowledge Test: God-Glorifying or Self-Justifying … I. Inner Test: Does it Grow Pride or Love? (1-3) II. Upward Test: Does it Grow my Allegiance and Affections for God? (4-6) III. Outward Test: Do I lovingly Sacrifice for Others or Claim my Rights? (7-13) Practical Implications o What areas have you had a decisive break w/ old life/culture? o What problematic areas of your life do you still justif...

Eternity must Shape our Lives and Priorities . . . I. We can Live in the World without being Owned or Defined by it! (29-31) II. We can Prioritize Maximum Service to Jesus in any Relational Status! (32-40) Practical Implications o Which of 5 areas do you most need an eternal perspective? Why? o What 1 change does your relationship need to maximize serving Jesus? o Prepare for the Supper: Warning,...

The Gospel Empowers You to Be Faithful & Fulfilled in Any Circumstance . . . I. Who You Are: Use Your Unique Design & Experiences to Usher in Holiness! (18-19) II. What You Do: Use Your Positions of Influence to Usher in the Kingdom! (21-23) Practical Applications o How has the hand of God worked in your life to form godliness? Who/what do you need to be thankful for? o How has God uniquel...

The Literal Bodily Resurrection is Central to our Faith . . . I. It gives us a Gospel Built on Historical Realities! (3-6) II. It has Radical Practical Implications for Life! (12-20) Practical Implications o What will you do with the reality of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection? o What are a few truths that are a treasure to you? o What most shapes your functional identity & purpose?

For Gospel People, Divorce is not an Option, but it is a Reality . . . I. Jesus’ Command- Avoid Divorce, Seek Reconciliation! (10-11) II. Paul’s Application- Spiritual Mismatch doesn’t Negate Marriage but May give it a Mission! (12-16) Practical Implications o How can you genuinely check up on the health of each other’s marriages? o What would grieving well or repenting well look like in this area...