The Good Kind of Dissatisfaction (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
Key Idea: Excelling Still More is Defined by the Pursuit of Sanctification 1) Set-Apart In Sexual Purity (v3b-8) 2) Set-Apart In Loving Others (v9-10) 3) Set-Apart in Daily Work (v11-12) Discussion Questions:
Are You For Real? (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10)
Key Idea: Excelling Still More Starts with Visible Proof of True Salvation Visible Proof of True Salvation: Discussion Questions:
Family Rules for the Family of God (Ephesians 4:25-32)
Key idea: As Christians, we live differently from children of the world, because we are children of God. I. In our family, we tell the truth (v. 25) II. In our family, we trust in God’s justice (vv. 26-27) III. In our family, we work hard (v. 28) IV. In our family, we speak in […]
Be: Becoming Who You Are in Christ (Ephesians 4:17-24)
Intro: Getting to Heaven Key idea: Living worthy of the gospel is about becoming who you are in Christ. I. The Unbeliever Lives a Futile Life (4:17-19) 1. Stupid to the Truth 2. Estranged from God 3. Slaves to Sensuality II. The Believer Lives a Transformed Life (4:20-24) 1. Christians Put Off the Old Self […]
The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Ephesians 4:7-16)
Key Idea: Jesus gifts Christians to build up His church Small Group Questions
WALK WORTHY (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Four steps to true unity in the Church: Small Group Questions
Our Prayer for You (Ephesians 3:14-21)
Key idea: Pray that God would strengthen you to be all that He wants you to be. How does God strengthen you? What does God want you to be? Small Group Questions
Don’t Lose Heart! (Ephesians 3:1-13)
Key idea: In the face of discouragement, marvel at the MYSTERY of the gospel and the MINISTRY of the gospel so that you do not lose heart. Remember the: Small Group Questions
Why The Church is Amazing pt. 2 (Ephesians 2:17-22)
Three metaphors for the church: Small Group Questions Intro/Ice-Breaker:
Think About These Things (Philippians 4:6-8)
Meditation – Thinking deeply about something I. Meditation isn’t missing, it is misdirected Colossians 3:2 — Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:5 — 5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. […]