Fletcher Church

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...

Jesus Centered People Solve Problems God’s Way . . . I. The Origin of Problems! (Ja 4; Mt 15:18-20) II. A Process for Problem Solving! (Mt 7:1-5) - Own Your Part - Repent of Your Part - Attack the Problem - Forgive and Move Forward III. Some Principles for Communicating Well! - Be Honest in Love - Keep Current - Act vs. React - Take Time for Positive Communication Practical Implications o What ide...

Redeemed Marriages Embrace God’s Pattern . . . I. Understand a Working Definition of Love! Definition: Value someone so much that you joyfully sacrifice for their highest good without needing to be repaid. Chosen Value - Loving Action - Loving Feelings Are we currently in a distance spiral or an intimacy spiral? II. Wives: Respect and Nurture Leadership! (22-24) III. Husbands: Sacrificially Love a...

Our Marriages Will Faces Challenges . . . I. We Have an Enemy! II. We are Sinners Married to Sinners! III. We Face External Pressures! IV. We Need a Redeemer! (15) Practical Implications o What are a few key personal takeaways from each area of challenge? o What are a few practical ways you can spiritually engage your family? o Take Survey on Back- note 2 areas for focused change. o Prep for Suppe...

Marriage is a Lifelong Covenant that is Intimate & Sanctifying I. God’s Story of Marriage that Ours is Meant to Portray! (Various) II. God’s Design for Marriage! (2:18, 21-25) III. A Diagram of Marriage’s Purpose! Practical Implications o How does God’s story give you hope or encouragement? o Which component of marriage is most helpful, challenging or needed? o What practical step will you tak...

Steward Your Seasons of Singleness . . . I. Singleness Is a Gift to Be Enjoyed! (6-7) II. Singleness Is Good for Growing & Going! (8-9, 32-35) III. Principles & Pitfalls of Dating. A. Cultivate Love not Lust B. Set Proper Standards & Expectations C. Understand God’s Sovereignty & Your Responsibility D. How to Start Moving Forward in Dating Practical Application o How are you stewar...

A Big Beautiful Biblical View of Intimacy . . . I. Intimacy is a Mutual Duty in Marriage w/ A Focus on Serving not Selfishness! (1 Cor 7:1-5) II. What is the Bible’s Story of Intimacy? III. What are some key Biblical Purposes? IV. What are some Practical Helps? Practical Implications --What about God’s view of Intimacy is encouraging, clarifying, or challenging? --What are some current challenges...

The Gospel Gives Great reasons to Fight for Purity . . . I. We have a Living Union with Jesus! (12-15) II. We are Made for a Covenant Relationship w/ Jesus and our Spouse! (16-18) III. Our Bodies are a Dwelling Place of God in the Spirit and Exist for His Glory! (19-20) Practical Implications o What are some ways you are tempted to justify sin? o Which gospel reason most spurs you to fight sin? o...

Our New Identity Drives New Ways of Living . . . I. Check your Salvation: You can Be Deceived! (9a) II. Check your SIN-dicator: Evaluate your Character and Fight! (9b-10) III. Check Jesus: The Radical Gospel gives a Radical New Identity! (11) Practical Implications o What would healthy self-examination in community look like? o How do we fight sin in a gospel way? o If you really believe your new...

The Family of God Is Able to Settle Disputes between Brothers . . . I. Relying on the Character of God’s People over the Credentials of the World! II. Trusting the Wisdom of Scripture over the Equity of the World! III. Displaying the Glory of Christ by Our Stewardship of Temporal Possessions! Practical Implications o In what ways have you been wronged or defrauded by other Christians? o Do you hav...

When you fast... I. Some Cautions! (Matt. 6:16-18; Isa. 58:1-5) II. It's Purposeful! (Matt. 9:14-17) III. Practical Considerations! Practical Implications How can you engage in the 31-Day Prayer Challenge? How and why will you complete your fast in January? What can you add to your fast to reset your appetites?

Living out our new identity requires a spiritual offering . . . I. Our Bodies to Christ as a Spiritual Act of Worship! (1) II. Our Minds to the Holy Spirit’s Renewing Power! (2a) III. Our Wills to the Sovereign Plan of the Father! (2b) Practical Implications o What areas of your life are being conformed to the world? o How are you positioning your mind to be transformed by the Spirit? o What is on...

Christ the Savior was Born . . . I. Showing His Power to Fulfill His Promises! (1-7) II. Bringing a New Indestructible Source of Joy! (8-14) III. Inviting a Response of Worship! (15-20) Practical Implications o How does God’s power and involvement encourage/comfort you? o What are some of your competing sources of joy? o What about Christmas can you meditate on to increase your wonder?