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“WALKING IN THE SPIRIT” Series, “Unleash” - Message 3 Brett Ferguson, GPC Deacon, Guest Speaker Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26 1. Walking in the Flesh: allowing my thoughts, emotions, actions, and reactions to be controlled by my corrupt nature. The Flesh is always: • Defiant • Deceptive • Destructive • Death • Default 2. Walking in the Spirit: allowing my thoughts, emotions, actions, and reactions...

"Holy Who?" Series, "Unleash," Message 2 January 9, 2022 Group Questions Galatians 3:13-14 If you could ask God any one question about Himself, what would that question be? How would you explain the TRINITY to a 7-8 year old? (the Triune God, three in one, Father, Son and Holy Spirit) What is the dominate statement God is making in each person (Father = God FOR us, Son = God WITH us, the Holy spir...

2022: TAKING INVENTORY "Unleash" Series, Message 1 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor Psalm 139:23-24 3 Focal Points for God-sized Inventory 1. HEART: Search me, O God and know my heart… - v.23a INVENTORY QUESTION #1 How has my heart deceived me in the past? How much access have I given God to my heart/spirit? 2. HEAD: Try me and know my thoughts... - v. 23b INVENTORY QUESTION #2 Where do I have stinking...

ON TIME...EVERY TIME "The Promise" Series, Message 5 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor Galatians 4:4-7 THREE TIMELY MOVES OF GOD 1. God's ACTION: He sent His Son 2. God's AIM: He redeemed humanity 3. God's ADOPTION: He accepts us

"The New Covenant" Series, "The Promise," Message 4 December 19, 2021 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Give a quick review (from memory or your personal notes) about the 3 covenants we have studied so far: Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic. Describe the context of what was going on with Jeremiah and God’s people when he was a prophet? What is the Exile? The Mosaic Covenant was written on tablets, where did God prom...

"The Reigning Covenant" Series, "The Promise," Message 3 Psalm 89:3-4; 2 Samuel 7:8-16 What is the BLESSING Covenant? What is the DIRECTIONAL covenant? Why are each still relevant and important to us today? What is the REIGNING covenant? Why do we need to King? What are the dangers of living a life outside the God’s rule in our life? (Read Judges 21:25 and Romans 6:12) How do you personally pursue...

The Directional Covenant Series, "The Promise," Message 2 December 5, 2021 Exodus 19: 1-6 Remind the group what the Abrahamic Covenant is. Remind the group what the Mosaic Covenant is. What is the difference between a UNILATERAL covenant (Abrahamic) and a BILATERAL covenant? Why is this important to our understanding of how we relate to God today? What value do the 10 Commandments play in our life...

THE BLESSING COVENANT Series, "The Promise," Message 1 November 28, 2021 Group Questions Genesis 12:1-3; 15:7-18 Compare the contrast the similarities and differences between a COVENANT and a PROMISE? What is a personal favorite promise you have from the Scriptures? Share the promise and the Scriptural reference. Share why it has meant so much to you. Recall as many facts as you can, as a group, e...

The Grace of Truth Series, Messy Jesus, Message 5 November 11, 2021 Group Notes: 1. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficult showing grace towards? 2. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficulty showing truth towards? 3. It can be challenging to relate to this conversation in our modern society. Does it change the way you view the story if yo...

The Grace About Truth Matthew 19:4-9 Why should we see marriage as a GRACE gift to us? The Bible refers to landmarks and boundaries. What are they? Why are they important? What does the Bible say about people who move the boundaries? (read Hosea 5:10; Deut 27:14,17; Proverbs 23:10,12) According to what Mike mentioned in the message, there are many different sexual relationship variants out there....

Our True Identity - Series, "Messy Jesus," Message 3 Caleb Kaltenbach Matthew 22:2-14 1. Whose you are defines who you are. 2. Follow Jesus more than traditions and trends. 3. Think deeper about people, not differently about theology. 4. What does Jesus require of my sexuality? 5. What am I willing to do to keep and build influence with _________? 6. Whose you are defines who you are.

HOOK-UPS AND BREAK-UPS "Messy Jesus" Series, Message 2 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor John 8:1-11 THREE APPROACHES TO DEALING WITH SEXUAL BROKENNESS 1. Wholly and holy • WHOLLY: Bring all the wrong into the light • HOLY: Bring all the wrong into alignment with God 2. Personally and introspectively 3. Mercifully and repentantly

JESUS IN THE MESS "Messy Jesus" Series, Message 1 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor John 1:9-14 TWO VALUES OF GRACE + TRUTH 1. Truth confronts us 2. Grace comforts us Two axioms that balance TRUTH and GRACE 1. You can tell the truth and not be a jerk. 2. You can give grace without compromising truth.

Freedom in Forgiveness: Not getting stuck in the "NEVER AGAIN" self-protected stance This is the final message in the Genesis series.

THE POWER OF THE BLESSING Genesis 48-49 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor THREE RULES FOR TRANSFERRING THE BLESSING 1.The Blessing is INTENTIONAL, not accidental. 2.The Blessing is STRUCTURED, not organic. THE FAMILY BLESSING: FIVE MAJOR COMPONENTS: 1. Meaningful touch 2. Spoken message 3. High Value 4. Promising future 5. Active commitment 3.The Blessing is PERSONAL, not generic.

Guest Speaker Todd Ahrend shares thoughts on our responsibilities Christians in our daily lives.

GENESIS: PATHWAY TO HEALING, PART 2 Genesis 43-45 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor THREE STRIDES TOWARD FREEDOM FROM THE PAST 1. ANTICIPATE the BLINDSIDE 2. EMBRACE your VULNERABILITY 3. RESPOND through GOD'S EYES instead of REACTING out of emotion. 4. Keep your EXPECTATIONS IN CHECK. 5. Feel your FEELINGS. 6. Let GRACE GUIDE YOU. 7. See GOD'S HAND in your PAIN.

GENESIS: PATHWAY TO HEALING, PART 1 Genesis 42 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor THREE STRIDES TOWARD FREEDOM FROM THE PAST 1. ANTICIPATE the BLINDSIDE 2. EMBRACE your VULNERABILITY 3. RESPOND through GOD'S EYES instead of REACTING out of emotion.

GENESIS: FROM PRISONER TO PALACE Genesis 41 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor FOUR VIEWS THAT PEOPLE FAR FROM GOD NEED TO SEE IN PEOPLE CLOSE TO GOD: 1. GIFTED by GOD (vv 14-24) 2. LED by the SPIRIT (v 38) 3. TRUSTWORTHY in CHARACTER (VV 40-41) 4. HONORABLE in ALL (v 42)

Sunday, September 2 Genesis 40–41:13 How would you rate you own personal, mental, and spiritual health on a scale from 1-10? (10 = Flourishing 5 =Languishing 1= depressed) When you consider the ways that different people hurt Joseph (family, employer, and friends), how did Joseph’s prison friends show that they abandoned him (40:23)? Have you ever felt like you have been forgotten or abandoned? Ho...

Sunday, August 29 Genesis 39 Why is character so important? In your personal definition, what is character? What does it mean when Mike said, "we cannot control the world but we can control our character?" Why are character and trust inseparable? What was it about Joseph's character that he was able to build trust so powerfully with Potiphar? (vs. 3) How did Potiphar's wife test Joseph's character...

Genesis Series, Message 26 Sub-Series: Break Free, Message 1 Genesis 37 What observations do you make when you think about Joseph life map story? Prosperity Palace Palace Freedom __________________________________________________________________ Pit Prison Family/Famine Have you ever considered the major chapter headings / changes in your own personal life story? If yes, share any insights you’ve...

Genesis 33 Read Genesis 33 to establish the context for the group discussion. When you hear the word “sustainability,” what do you immediately think about? If you could clear your presuppositions, what would be a good working definition of “sustainability?” How does having a relationship with Jesus help you to live a sustainable life? How does Jacob model humility? How does humility disarm conflic...

Sunday, August 8 Genesis 32:22-34 What kind of emotional state is Jacob in based on what you read in Genesis 32:1-7? The text says that Jacob was distressed and afraid and he was alone (Gen. 32:7, 24). Share a time in your life when you were distressed, afraid, and alone. How did you find comfort? How did you cope with it? Why do you think time alone and stopping the fret is a way God shows Himsel...

Read Genesis 29:1-20 to establish the context for the group discussion. What is your favorite love story movie? The past two massages at GPC, first with Caleb and now with Mike, they both drove home “Serving matters”. Do you agree with their hypothesis? Why or why not? Mike added to the statement this week: “Serving matters because Love Serves” How does God’s ABC (Abrahamic Blessing Covenant) mode...