"Lesser Blessing" Mindspace Pt 10

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"Lesser Blessing" Mindspace Pt 10

November 27, 2022 • Pastor Justin • Jeremiah 29:11, John 3:22–36, Colossians 3:2–4, Romans 8:17, John 13:18–21

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Pastor Justin talks about choosing the lesser blessing to experience God's greater glory!

Important Points:

I will __________________ it’s ___________________________!

I will __________________ to ___________________________!

To experience __________________ I will choose the ___________________________!

Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):

John 3:22-36

Colossians 3:2-4

Romans 8:17

John 13:18-21

Jeremiah 29:11

“Lesser Blessing”

Small Group Questions

1. Share an experience where following God was not very glamorous.

2. Read John 3:22-36 NLT and discuss; What did John the Baptist mean when he said “He must become greater and greater and I must become less and less”?

3. Read Colossians 3:2-4 and Romans 8:17 NLT and discuss; What does it mean to you to die to yourself? How does this allow us to share in God’s glory?

4. Read John 13:18-21 and Jeremiah 29:11 NLT and discuss; Would you choose to be hurt by someone if you knew there was greater glory on the other side? Share about a situation where someone hurt you but God did something great through it anyway.

"Out of my Head" Mindspace Pt 9

November 20, 2022 • Pastor Justin • Ephesians 4:22–32, Ephesians 4:23, Galatians 5:16–17, Psalm 37:3–4, Psalm 139:23–24

Pastor Justin talks about getting out of our heads and following the spirit of God! Important Points: I will __________________ my ___________________________! I will __________________ to ___________________________! I will __________________ and ___________________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Ephesians 4:22-32 Ephesians 4:23 Galatians 5:16-17 Psalms 37:3-4 Psalms 139:23-24 “Out of My Head” Small Group Questions 1. Have you ever gotten your head about something? Talk about a time that this happened to you recently. 2. Read Ephesians 4:22-32 NLT and discuss; How do we throw off our old thoughts? How have you found this challenging in your life? 3. Read Ephesians 4:23 and Galatians 5:16-17 NLT and discuss; Why is it important to allow God’s spirit to renew our thoughts? What will the result be? 4. Read Psalms 37:3-4 and Psalms 139:23-24 NLT and discuss; How do we shift our focus from our heads to God’s heart? What is it like to stop trusting our human instincts and allowing God’s spirit to guide us?

"From Panic to Peace" Mindspace Pt 8

November 13, 2022 • Pastor Justin • Psalm 22:3–5, 1 Kings 19:10–12, Psalm 145:17–19, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Philippians 4:4–7

Pastor Justin talks about getting our minds from a place of panic to a position of peace. Important Points: I will __________________ in the ___________________________! I will __________________ in the ___________________________! I will __________________ in the ___________________________! I have __________________ in the ___________________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Psalms 22:3-5 1 Kings 19:10-12 Psalms 145:17-19 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Philippians 4:4-7 Acts 15:25-32 “From Panic to Peace” Small Group Questions 1. Have you ever felt overwhelmed to the point of panic? What was that like for you? 2. Read Psalms 22:3-5 and 1 Kings 19:10-12 NLT and discuss; What does pursuing God look like in seasons of problems of different sizes and severity? 3. Read Psalms 145:17-19 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NLT and discuss; Why is prayer such an important element of pursuing God? How does prayer pave the way for peace? 4. Read Philippians 4:4-7 and Acts 15:25-32 NLT and discuss; How does prayer and praise unlock the peace of God in our lives? Have you experienced this yourself? What else is unlocked in the presence of God?

"Bothered" Mindspace Pt 7

November 6, 2022 • Pastor Justin • 1 Peter 3:8–12, Matthew 7:7–8, Galatians 6:7–10, Luke 6:27–36, Isaiah 55:8–9

Pastor Justin talks about what to do when challenged by difficult people or situations. Important Points: I choose __________________ who ___________________! I will _______________ for ____________! I will __________________ with _______________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Luke 6:27-36 Isaiah 55:8-9 1 Peter 3:8-12 Matthew 7:7-8 Galatians 6:7-10 Galatians 5:22-23