Fletcher Church

I. Recognize God’s Sovereignty! (1-6) II. Remember God’s Faithfulness! (7-11) III. Rest in God’s Provision! (12-17) IV. Rejoice in God’s Salvation! (18-30)

God is Pleased with Prayerful Dependence . . . I. Dependence Recalls God’s Past Faithfulness! (3-6) II. Dependence Humbly Acknowledges God’s Sovereignty and our Need! (7-8) III. Dependence Asks for God’s Wisdom! (9) Practical Implications o Where have you seen God’s faithfulness to you in the past? o How are you identifying pride in your life? How are you actively cultivating humility?o What areas...

Prayer is an Invitation to an Intimate Relationship with God, So . . . I. Ask God to Show You His Way, So That You Can Know Him Personally! (33:12-14) II. Ask God to Remind You of His Presence, So That You Can Realize Your Identity! (33:15-17) III. Ask God to Show You His Glory, So That You Can Respond Rightly! (33:18—34:9) Practical Implications o Examine your prayer life. What do you desire more...

Pray with Intensity . . . I. Intense Prayer focuses on Praise! (5-6a) II. Intense Prayer pauses to Reflect & Confess! (6b-7) III. Intense Prayer requests Based on the Word and Purposes of God! (8-10) IV. Intense Prayer leads to Action! (11) Practical Implications o What is going on in your life now that could evoke intense praying? o What elements of prayer should you add to prayer life? How?...

The Gospel of the Kingdom will Accomplish God’s Purposes... I. Be Warned: Exposure - Application = Dulled Heart! (23-27) II. Be Encouraged: God will Continue to Save! (28-31) III. Be Challenged: Will we Continue to Share? (Acts 29) Practical Implications o What are some ways you focus on kingdom of self? God? o What around you needs restoring, flourishing? o How are you enlivening your heart? Dull...

Weather the Storm by Trusting God’s Promises… I. Understand His Providence: God Accomplishes His Plans through Ordinary Means! II. Remember His Purpose: God’s Path Is Good Even When It Doesn’t Look Like It! III. Experience His Presence: Jesus Is with Us in the Storm! Practical Implications o What storms are going on in your life right now? How do they tempt you to believe God is not in control? o...

Seeing the Risen Christ Compels Transformation … I. Something to Turn From! (Var) II. Someone to Turn To! (Var) III. Something to Do! (Var) Practical Implications o How can you cultivate a clearer seeing of Jesus? o What do you need to turn from, specifically? o What do you need to turn to, biblical and specific?

Christ Our Only Hope in Life and Death . . . I. How do we Stand Before Others? Free from Legitimate Accusations! (1-9) II. How will We Stand Before God? Gospel Hope! (10-21) III. How will we Speak with Others? Gospel Faith, Living and Future! (22-27) Practical Implications How have you experienced and fought criticism and gossip? How has the gospel shown up in your faith, your living and your hope...

Gospel Courage leads us to Show up and Share a Jesus Centered Testimony . . . I. What was your life like before Christ? (1-5)II. How did you Encounter Jesus in a Saving Way? (6-11)III. How has Knowing Jesus Transformed you (lately)? (12-21) Practical Implications o What is your story? o What are 3 things would you do differently this week if …? o What are some ways you have changed lately? Seen ch...

Jesus’ Tender Mercy Is on Display Even as His Sovereign Plan Unfolds . . . I. Jesus’ Sovereign Power Demands Worship! (36-40) II. Jesus’ Tender Mercy Compels Worship! (41-42) III. Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Make Peace with God! (43-44) Practical Implications o What areas of your life are not under the rule of the Sovereign God? o In what ways does your heart not reflect the Tender Mercy of Jes...

Treasure Christ Supremely . . . I. Be Saved to See the Worth of Knowing Jesus! (7-9) II. Be Satisfied in Becoming Like Jesus! (10) III. Be Hopeful you will Rise to Jesus! (11-12) Practical Implications o What 5 things about Jesus are precious to you (not platitudes to you)? o What competes most with Christ for the central place in your life? o How does the thought of heaven increase your hope?

Better to Lose your Life than Waste it (Piper) . . . I. Live in a Way that Commends the Gospel! (17-19, 33ff) II. Rely on and Minister the Word to People! (20-21; 24b-25; 26-27; 31-32) III. Gladly be Mastered by God come what May! (22-24) IV. Love the Church! (28-32a) Practical Implications o How do you interpret and apply “Better to Lose your life than to waste it” where you are? o Do an Unwasted...

Better to Lose your Life than Waste it (Piper) . . . I. Live in a Way that Commends the Gospel! (17-19, 33ff)II. Rely on and Minister the Word to People! (20-21; 24b-25; 26-27; 31-32) III. Gladly be Mastered by God come what May! (22-24) IV. Love the Church! (28-32a) Practical Implications o How do you interpret and apply “Better to Lose your life than to waste it” where you are? o Do an Unwasted...

God’s Word Has Prevailing Power… I. The Message of Jesus Requires Belief that Leads to Life Change. (1-10) II. Belief: Freeing People from the Power of Sin through Repentance & Worship. (11-20) III. Unbelief: Trusting Idols Causes Retreat from & Resistance to God. (21-41) Practical Implications Where do I see unbelief producing the fruit of unrighteousness in my life? In what ways are you...

God Sovereignly Placed you in your Circles for a Purpose . . . I. Spiritual Places: Engage Unsaved Christians! (1-15) II. Everyday Places: Care for Broken People! (16-22) III. Suffering Places: Display Hope for Everyday People! (23-40) Practical Implications How can you cultivate gospel ears and gospel courage? How do you view broken people? How do you handle suffering?

Fight to Preserve the Essence of the Gospel . . . I. Gospel Clarity: Non-Negotiables! (1-11) II. Gospel Liberty: No Other Burdens! (12-29) III. Gospel Unity: Love Governs Liberty! (23-35) Practical Implications o Some things are worth Fighting For, Make sure it’s the Right Things: o What are you tempted to add to Jesus (Law, Liberty) o How can you prepare for the Supper/reflect the Supper in all o...

Everyday Life on Mission . . . I. Understand the Anatomy of Engaging a People or Place! (11:19-30) II. Expect Suffering as Part of Life in this World, as a Christian, and on Mission! (Ch 12) Practical Implications o What are your next steps for Everyday Mission? o What keeps you from Praying w/ Boldness? Answers? o Review back of Sheet: What stands out? What would you add? Musings on Suffering God...

A Barrier Breaking Gospel that Keeps Moving Forward… I. Devout but Still Dead: The Gospel is a Universal Need! (1-8) II. Still in Process: The Spirit Forces us Past Personal Bias and Comforts! (9-29) III. No Partiality with God: The Gospel is a Universal Offer! (34-48; 11:1-18) Practical Implications o What are some areas of your life with image of fruit vs. fruitful? o Where is God stretching you...

Conversion comes with a Commission . . . I. Spiritual Blindness- We are Blind but think we See Clearly, until we Encounter Jesus! (1-9) II. Spiritual Sight- God Restores our Sight by His Spirit and His People! (10-19a) III. Spiritual Burden- We can See People the Way Jesus Does! (19b-31) Practical Implications o How can you identify some of your blind spots? o Where/who are you holding back from S...

The Scattered Church Aims for Maturity in Christ through ... I. Gospel Centered Teaching and Warning! (28) II. Gospel Centered Effort and Serving! (29) Practical Implications o In what ways are you scattering well? Ways growth is needed? o What ways are you resting well in gospel? What ways are you working from the gospel well? Poorly? o Prepare for the Supper: Process and Purpose Gathering: God e...

The Church Gathers . . . I. God Centered- Encounter II. Others Focused- Encourage III. Personal Growth- Transform Practical Implications How can you cultivate a more God-centered perspective on and while gathering? Our Role in Gathering: Show up … show up ready; Participate/Engage; Be Responsive/Sensitive: What 1-2 areas is God calling you to focused growth?

Essentials of a Church/Community that Glorifies God … I. Love: the Posture! (8) II. Hospitality: the Value! (9) III. Giftedness: the Practice! (10-11) Practical Implications o What unloving traits do you see in yourself? What loving ones could you put on to replace them? o How can you increase your hospitality? o What would faithfulness to using your gifts look like right now?

The War Has Been Won, But a Battle Remains . . . I. Mission Brief : ___________ Dealt a ______________ to the Dragon! (1-6) II. Intel : The Dragon Schemes to ___________ and ___________! (7-10) III. Counterattack : ___________ the Dragon with the ___________ of the Spirit! (11) Practical Implications o In what ways have you been lulled to sleep by the enemy? o Are you speaking accusation or Gospel...

Christmas Brings Us Great Joy Because . . . I. God Offers Great News to All People, Even the Lowly and Outcast! (8-10) II. God Offers a Great Savior Who Extends Peace to His Enemies! (11-14) III. God Offers a Great Opportunity to Experience His Nearness! (15-16) IV. God Offers a Great Privilege to Joyfully Participate in the Mission of God! (17-20) Application Questions o Have you experienced the...

At Christmas God Became Flesh . . . I. To Reveal Salvation to the World! (9-13) II. To Dwell with People so God could be Fully Known! (14-18) Practical Implications o How can you carve out some quiet this Christmas? o What amazes you about Jesus (continued)?