"Clearing the Clutter" Pastor Justin Kenton

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"Clearing the Clutter" Pastor Justin Kenton

June 2, 2024

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Pastor Justin talks about recognizing, removing and replacing the junk in our lives to lighten our load and help us run the race of life!

Important Points:

I will ________ the ________!

I will ________ the ______________________!

Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):

Hebrews 12:1

Philippians 3:7-11

2 Corinthians 10:5

Ephesians 4:20-32

Colossians 3:1-2

“Clearing the Clutter”

Small Group Questions

1. Do you have junk just taking up space in your life both physically and spiritually?

2. Read Hebrews 12:1 and Philippians 3:7-11 NLT and discuss: How do we recognize the junk in our lives? What are some things or pride, worldly or fleshly desires can we recognize are taking up valuable space in our lives?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 10:5 and Ephesians 4:20-32 NLT and discuss: It is one thing to recognize the junk and a whole other thing to remove it! How has this been true in your life? What actions steps can we take to remove the spiritual clutter in our lives?

4. Read Colossians 3:1-2 NLT and discuss: Once we have removed the junk, what do we do with that space in our lives? How do we keep it from just being filled back up with the same old junk? What are some things that we can put in that space that will lead us to a closer relationship with God and His purposes for our lives?

"Building Spiritual Resilience" Pastor Justin Kenton

July 21, 2024

Pastor Justin talks about how to build spiritual resilience and greater spiritual health and wellbeing. Important Points: I will ___________ in _____________! I will ___________ a _____________! I will ___________ in my _____________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Matthew 7:24-27 Psalms 1:2-3 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hebrews 10:24-25 “Building Spiritual Resilience” Small Group Questions 1. What does it mean to you to have Spiritual Resilience? Or good spiritual health? 2. Read Matthew 7:24-27 and Psalms 1:2-3 NLT and discuss: Have you experienced a time where you knew your spiritual house was built on “the rock”? What was the difference when the storms of life hit you? What does it mean to you to be rooted in God’s word? What are practical ways you have found work for you to get into His word regularly? 3. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT and discuss: How important is a regular prayer life? What practical things have you done to cultivate a more consistent prayer life? (ei: Set reminders to pray, prayer partners, prayer journal, etc) 4. Read Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT and discuss: What are ways that we can engage with our faith community in a greater capacity? Where can we get involved that we are not currently doing? What is your next step to building greater spiritual resilience?

"Faithfulness Redefined" Pastor Justin Kenton

July 14, 2024

Pastor Justin talks about how biblical faithfulness is fruitfulness and expressed through action and faith using our God-given time, talents, and treasure. Important Points: I will ________________________! I will ________________________! I will ________________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:15 Matthew 25:16-17 Matthew 25:23 “Faithfulness Redefined” Small Group Questions 1. How would you define faithfulness in today’s world? Marriage? Occupation? Church? Etc? 2. Read Matthew 25:14-30 and Matthew 25:15 NLT and discuss: How do you recognize the Time, Talent, and Treasure that God has given to you? Once you do take inventory of these God-given gifts, what do you do with them? 3. Read Matthew 25:16-17 NLT and discuss: What does it look like to you to intentionally invest the gifts God has given you? How can you practically sow what you have today? 4. Read Matthew 25:23 NLT and discuss: What can we expect from God when we are faithful/fruitful? What could expecting a return look like for you personally and for God’s church on a greater scale as you sow now what God has given you?

"Stretched" Pastor Justin Kenton

July 7, 2024

Pastor Justin talks about how God will do the impossible when we allow our faith to be stretched! Important Points: I will ____________ into _____________! I will ____________ and _____________! I will ____________ to see _____________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Exodus 14:1-4 Exodus 14:15-18 Exodus 14:21-22 “Stretched” Small Group Questions 1. Do you feel like you are in a stretching season of sorts? What is that like for you? 2. Read Exodus 14:1-4 NLT and discuss: Have you ever felt like God led you into a dead end? Talk about a time when this was true for you. What was this experience like? 3. Read Exodus 14:15-18 NLT and discuss: Share about a time when you were caught whining and complaining only to find out that God was right there asking you to move forward. What area of your life is God asking you to move forward in? What does the next step of faith look like to you? 4. Read Exodus 14:21-22 NLT and discuss: What obedience is God asking of you today? How does this act of obedience require you to stretch your faith? How can we be praying for one another to walk in obedience and stretch our faith?