"The Journey to Breakthrough" Mind Grown Pt 5

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"The Journey to Breakthrough" Mind Grown Pt 5

February 4, 2024

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Pastor Justin talks about how our obedience to God unlocks the breakthroughs and miracles we need!

Important Points:

I will ____________ by _______________!

My _____________ may not be ___________________________!

My __________________ releases my ___________________!

Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):

2 Kings 5:1-7

2 Kings 5:8-12

2 Kings 5:13-14

“The Journey to Breakthrough”

Small Group Questions

1. What area of your life have you been needing a breakthrough? What has God been asking you to do lately?

2. Read 2 Kings 5:1-7 NLT and discuss; Why is it that every time we begin to pursue God and our breakthrough we are often met with opposition? Share about a time this was true for you.

3. Read 2 Kings 5:8-12 NLT and discuss; How often has God’s answer to your prayers not been what you thought or expected? Have you ever been disappointed at God’s answer to your prayer?

4. Read 2 Kings 5:13-14 NLT and discuss; How important is our obedience to God when seeking breakthrough and miracles in our life? In what ways can we show up practically as God has asked to see supernatural breakthrough?

"Ups and Downs" Mind Grown Pt 6

February 11, 2024

Pastor Justin talks about how God can give purpose to the ups and downs of our lives. Important Points: My ____________ will not _______________! God will _____________ and ___________________________! My __________________ may be after ___________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Matthew 14:1-12 Matthew 14:13-14 Matthew 14:15-21 Matthew 14:22-25 Matthew 14:26-36 “Ups and Downs” Small Group Questions 1. Have you ever spent time playing with Google Maps? What have you found when zooming in and out? What about zooming in and out to examine your own life? 2. Read Matthew 14:1-14 NLT and discuss; Why did Jesus go to a “remote place”? How can we begin to allow for the painful parts of our lives to have greater meaning if we were to live out the purpose God has for us? What are areas of pain right now that we can ask God to show His power through? 3. Read Matthew 14:15-21 NLT and discuss; How can God use the “remote places” in our lives to bring about greater purpose, destiny, and miracles? What breakdowns in our lives could God use to create breakthroughs? 4. Read Matthew 14:22-36 NLT and discuss; The scriptures here state that Jesus came walking on the water at 3 AM. In some of our darkest seasons, we may not see our miracles till after midnight. Share about a time when this has been true for you. How does this give you hope in your current situation?

"Own Your Weird" Mind Grown Pt 4

January 28, 2024

Pastor Justin talks about us as God’s creation and how He has made us each in His likeness! Important Points: God has ____________ for my _______________! My _____________ is part of the ___________________________! God came to __________________ my ___________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Psalms 139:13-16 Genesis 1:27 Matthew 19:13-15 John 3:16-17 Romans 6:23 John 15:18-20 Psalms 139:1-12 “Own Your Weird” Small Group Questions 1. What are some weird things you have noticed about others you have met? What is something that others consider weird about you? 2. Read Psalms 139:13-16 NLT and discuss; How can God have a purpose for your weird? If God was so purposeful in creating you, how do we begin to discover our meaning in life? 3. Read Genesis 1:27 NLT and discuss; When you see the differences in people, how is that like seeing new and different parts to the complexity of God? Knowing that God made us all in His likeness how does that help you to see people’s weirdness differently? 4. Read John 15:18-20 and Psalms 139:1-12 NLT and discuss; How does knowing God loves you, even though the world hates and has discarded you, give you hope and purpose? What does it mean to you to know that God wants you and has always wanted you?

"In Due Time" Mind Grown Pt 3

January 21, 2024

Pastor Justin talks about God’s Timing and getting the most out of every season! Important Points: I will __________________ of ___________________________! I will __________________ in ___________________________! I will __________________ for ___________________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Galatians 6:9 Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 Proverbs 16:9 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Romans 13:11-14 Mark 13:32-33 Galatians 6:9 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 “In Due Time” Small Group Questions 1. Have you ever missed a due date or an appointment? Talk about a time this happened to you. 2. Read Galatians 6:9, Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 and Proverbs 16:9 NLT and discuss; Why is it important to see the beauty in the current time that God has given us? Have you ever had a difficult time seeing beauty in the season you are in? 3. Read Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Romans 13:11-14 NLT and discuss; Why do we have to “Seek” the purpose of every season? How easy is it to miss purpose when we spend too much time either looking back and dwelling on the past or too much time in anxiety or anticipation for the future? 4. Read Mark 13:32-33, Galatians 6:9 and 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NLT and discuss; What does it look like to you to keep both eyes open in your life, seeing both the values of the past and future while enjoying the gift of the present?