A Better Yes (11-14-21)

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A Better Yes (11-14-21)

Progress over sexual sin will not be made by merely saying “no” to it but also by saying “yes” to so

November 14, 2021 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 5:1–5

Questions:

1. Read verses 1-2. What do you think it means to be an imitator of God? Explain.

2. Read verse 3. What are some common manifestations of sexual immorality, covetousness, or impurity?

3. Read verse 4. Why do you think talking and joking about sexual stuff is such a problem? Explain.

4. Read verse 5. What is your plan for saying no to sexual immorality and pursuing inheritance in the kingdom of Christ instead?

The Warrior - Part 2 (1-9-22)

January 9, 2022 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 6:13–23

Questions: 1. How is each piece of the armor found in Jesus Christ? Explain. 2. How does the armor of God allow you to stand firm? Explain. Further Discussion: Read verses 10 and 13. How does the strength of God and the armor of God work together? Consider: Where do you struggle to stand firm? What piece of armor can help you with that? Explain how. 3. Read verses 18-20. How does prayer put you in the fight? Give examples. Further Discussion: Why is prayer essential to a relationship with Jesus Christ? Explain. Consider: Have you ever struggled with prayer? Why or why not? What are some ways we can see prayer working? Give examples. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for putting on the armor of God? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.

The War - Part 1 (1-2-22)

January 2, 2022 • Justin Cheely • Ephesians 6:10–12

1. Do you believe that there is a spiritual war taking place all around us? Why or why not? 2. What are some ways that the devil schemes against us? Explain. 3. How do we tap into “the strength of our God and the power of His might”? Explain. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for engaging in the spiritual war all around us? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.

theCHURCH of Arizona

A Better Yes (11-14-21)

Progress over sexual sin will not be made by merely saying “no” to it but also by saying “yes” to so

The Warrior - Part 2 (1-9-22)

January 9, 2022 • Ernie Jaurique • Ephesians 6:13–23

The War - Part 1 (1-2-22)

January 2, 2022 • Justin Cheely • Ephesians 6:10–12

A Better Life (12-26-21)

December 26, 2021 • Chad Allen