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Challenged but not Changed

March 27, 2022 • Jim Moynihan

"Challenged but not Changed"

Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/challenged-but-not-changed

Personal Growth/Group Discussion Questions
In what areas do you feel the Holy Spirit has been challenging/convicting you but up to now there has not been a definite turning away from that sin?

In practical terms, what would it look like for you to repent? That is, to have a full change of mind, that leads to a change of heart, that leads to a definite change of direction in your life?

Who can you ask to walk alongside you in this?

No More Hiding

April 10, 2022 • Jim Moynihan

"No More Hiding" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/no-more-hiding Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion 1. Why do you think shame is felt so universally? 2. I am not enough. I am bad. There’s something wrong with me… what other kind of statements reflect the shame we all carry because of sin? 3. How does the Gospel invite us to come “out of hiding”? 4. What kind of people do we need to be for others to feel safe to come “out of hiding” with us? 5. How may a church, our church, be a place that properly forgives and restores those caught in sin?

To Eat or Not to Eat?

April 3, 2022 • Jim Moynihan

"To Eat or Not to Eat?" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/to-eat-or-not-to-eat Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion 1. What are examples of current “disputable matters” (Romans 14:1)? 2. What principles from 1 Corinthians and Romans stood out as most important to you in your journey right now? 3. What “boxes” are you tempted to think are the right ones? In what ways do you struggle to not judge those who are not inside your box? 4. What would living in a centered set kind of way look like for this same conviction? 5. How does living in a centered set kind of way promote true “iron sharpening iron” conversations? Suggested Resource: On Matters of Conscience, How Do You Decide? Article by David W. Jones

No More Excuses

March 20, 2022

"No More Excuses" Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/no-more-excuses Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion We are not praying for revival.  What ARE we praying for instead?   In what ways are you tempted to soften, excuse away, or even redefine what full obedience to Jesus looks like? In what ways do you see yourself responding like Saul when confronted? How does the story of Achan carry lessons for us today? What are your "messy sins" (those obvious to all)? What are your "ugly" sin (those sins of the heart that are not so obvious)?