Sermon Application Questions:
1. Would you say that you speak about Jesus freely with your family, neighbors, and coworkers? Why or why not?
2. Do you find yourself more often motivated by the desire to please God or the desire to please people (v. 4)? Can you think of a time recently that your desire to please God led you to disappoint someone? Can you think of a time when your desire to please people led you to compromise what God was calling you to?
3. What are some ways you can grow in your desire to please God?
4. Think of some people to whom you’re trying to do spiritual good, whether non-Christians, less mature Christians, your children, or someone else. Which facet of self-giving love do you think God wants you to show more of in that relationship: affection (v. 7), availability (v. 8), exertion (v. 9), or exhortation (vv. 10-12)? How could that look?
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What it Takes to Faithfully Pass the Gospel On to Others
June 6, 2021 • Brett Wendle
"He Will Surely Do It"
October 17, 2021 • Mike Bullmore • 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28
Sermon Application Questions: 1. Of the three characteristics of God highlighted in I Thessalonians 5:23-24 which do you have the deepest personal grasp of? Which one means the most to you? For which do you have the least developed appreciation? 2. Do you feel any temptation personally to “take advantage” of your justification by allowing some pattern of sin to continue in your life? What warnings does the Bible give regarding that possibility? ______________________________ Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532
Our Ordinary Life Together and Prophecy
October 10, 2021 • Josh Mathews • 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22
Sermon Application Questions: 1. The definition of prophecy used was "telling something the Spirit spontaneously brings to mind." What do you think of that definition? How is it similar or different from what you've thought/experienced? 2. There are two ditches of poorly approaching prophecies: being overly cautious or overly consumed. Neither are best. If you did lean towards one ditch, which one would it be? Why? 3. When you gather together, whether on Sundays or in Gospel Community or informally, do you tend to be a consumer or contributor? What would it look like to grow in contributing? 4. What's a good step for you to grow in hearing the Spirit's voice? 5. How can you ensure that the priority of God's word and faithful teaching isn't lost while eagerly desiring the work of God's Spirit in and through you? ______________________________ Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532
A Constant Frame of Mind
October 3, 2021 • Mike Bullmore • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Sermon Application Questions: 1. Of the three things we’re instructed to do in I Thessalonians 5:16-18—rejoice always, pray always, give thanks always—which feels the most challenging to you? Why do you think that is? 2. Do you feel like you truly understand, and then actually make, the connection between verses 9-10 and verses 16-18? What specifically about what God has done for you motivates you toward joy, prayer, and gratitude? _________________________________________ Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532