Influence (10-11-20)

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Influence (10-11-20)

How can theCHURCH be influential in times that need our influence? Influence begins with the life be

October 11, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique

Questions:

1. What do you think it means to “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution”?

2. Peter says in verse 15 that it is “The will of God” that we submit to governing authorities. How should we respond to this command when our leaders are Godless or corrupt?

3. How does your submission to the governing authorities give you influence? Explain.

4. What does it mean to live as people who are free? What are some ways we can use our freedom as a cover-up for evil?

5. Do you think it’s ever ok to rebel against the laws of the land? Explain your answer.

No Going Back (1-10-21)

January 10, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique

Questions: 1. How would you describe a faithful brother or sister in Christ? What would it take for you to own this position? 2. What is the “true grace of God” Peter is referring to? 3. What does it look like to “Stand Firm”? 4. How can we take what we’ve learned and allow it to prepare us to move into the next season with a purpose? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?

Stay (1-3-21)

January 3, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique

Questions: 1. Why do you think humility within the church is so important? Explain. 2. How do we humble ourselves? What do you think that looks like practically? 3. Read verses 8 and 9 again. What does it look like for us to engage in “spiritual warfare”? Explain your answer. 4. How can we know that God is restoring, confirming, strengthening, and establishing us? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?

Leader Expectations (12-27-20)

December 27, 2020 • Ernie Jaurique

Questions: 1. What should a church look for in a pastor/elder? 2. What do you think it means to “shepherd the flock of God”. Explain. 3. How is Jesus an example for pastors? 4. What can the whole church “aim to be the same” from this passage? 5. What is God teaching you through this sermon? Where is He convicting you to change?