On Mission

"On Mission" Pastor Justin Kenton

July 16, 2023

Pastor Justin talks about what it means to be on mission for Christ in our everyday lives! Important Points: I have decided to be ______________! I will ______ a _____________________! I will ________________ on ________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Matthew 28:18-20 John 17:18-21 Matthew 6:33-34 Matthew 7:7-8 Proverbs 23:7 NKJV Colossians 3:1-17 “On Mission" Small Group Questions 1. Have you ever been on a missions trip? What was your experience with having a missions mindset? 2. Read Matthew 28:18-20 and John 17:18-21 NLT. Why is being on mission a decision? What does it mean to you to decide to be on mission? What circumstances have you experienced that have distracted you from the mission? 3. Read Matthew 6:33-34 and Matthew 7:7-8 NLT. What does it mean to seek a mission mindset? What does this mean to you personally in the season of life you are in? Have you found yourself seeking the wrong things, how do we make a change today to seek God’s mission for our lives? 4. Read Proverbs 23:7 NKJV and Colossians 3:1-17 NLT. How much do you need to reset your thoughts on God’s Kingdom mission? How can we pray now to put to death our sinful nature and put on the Kingdom of God?

"Battle Ready"

July 23, 2023

Pastor Justin talks about why Prayer should be the Primary Battle Plan in our daily lives! Important Points: I will make __________ the ______________! In ______ my ______________________________! __________ makes me _____________________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Psalms 18:29 Philippians 4:6-7 Romans 8:26 Psalms 18:29 Matthew 26:41 Mark 11:24 James 5:13-18 Psalms 91:14-16 “Battle Ready" Small Group Questions 1. How was your week? Did you experience any attacks from the enemy? Did you approach this week with a Mission Mindset? What was that like and where did you fall short? 2. Read Psalms 18:29 and Philippians 4:6-7 NLT. Why is it important to make Prayer a Priority instead of a last stitch effort? 3. Read Romans 8:26, Psalms 18:29 and Matthew 26:41 NLT. In what ways does prayer allow us to trade our weaknesses for God’s Strength? How has this been true in your own life? 4. Read Mark 11:24, James 5:13-18 and Psalms 91:14-16 NLT. What about these scriptures shows us that Prayer is what makes us Battle Ready? How will you use this daily and make Prayer the foundation of your Battle Plan for life?

"Press On" Pastor Justin Kenton

July 30, 2023

Pastor Justin talks about pressing on and finishing the race in front of you! Important Points: My ________________ will be _______________! My ________________ will be _______________! My ________________ will be _______________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Philippians 3:12-14 Galatians 6:3-5 Romans 12:2 Romans 12:9-21 “Press On" Small Group Questions 1. How has your year been so far? Have parts of it seemed unfair? What would a come back look like for your year where you ended it on top and in the winners circle? 2. Read Philippians 3:12-14 and Galatians 6:3-5 NLT. Why must we make pressing on personal? When have you fallen victim to comparison and blamed others for your situation? 3. Read Romans 12:2 NLT. How do we make pressing on purposeful and productive? 4. Read Romans 12:9-21 NLT. What about these scriptures shows us how to be powerful in our pressing on? What can you focus on and commit to personally to finish your year strong?

"No Fear"

August 6, 2023

Pastor Justin talks about the role fear has played in our lives and how it is time we unveil it and not give it power any longer! Important Points: I will not let ________________ keep me from _______________! I will ________________ and _______________! I will take ________________ by _______________! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): 2 Timothy 1:7 Psalms 34:1-6 Ephesians 1:19-20 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Psalms 1:1-3 2 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 12:2 “No Fear" Small Group Questions 1. What role has fear played in your life up until now? Share about a time when you let fear get the best of you and what you missed out on because of it. 2. Read 2 Timothy 1:7 and Psalms 34:1-6 NLT. How does fear keep us from walking in the power that God has put in us? How have you seen this in your own life? What areas to you want to do more of this in your life right now? 3. Read Ephesians 1:19-20 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT. How does walking in love silence fear? How powerful is the love of God according to scripture? 4. Read Psalms 1:1-3 and Hebrews 12:2 NLT. What does self-discipline have to do with taking power away from fear? What kind of self-discipline do you think renders fear powerless in our lives?

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