Series: Life Lessons from the Mountain Title: Without Gloom or Grimace Text: Matthew 6:16-18 Tonight’s Task: What is fasting, and how should we do it? 1. What is fasting? Definition: A Christian’s voluntary abstinence from a normal function, primarily eating, for spiritual purposes Types: a. a normal fast b. a partial fast c. an absolute…
Series: Next Steps Title: Go in Service Text: Ephesians 4:11-12 1. Every Christian is called to serve in the ministry a. I was created to serve (Eph 2:10) b. I was set free to serve (Gal 5:13) c. I was gifted to serve (1 Cor 12:4-7) d. I was placed in a body to serve (1 Cor 12:12) 2. Every Christian should discover their unique place to shine P…
Series: Life Lessons from the Mountain Title: Without Witnesses or Wordiness Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Tonight’s Task: How should we pray? 1. Pray to the audience of one 2. Pray with sincerity and brevity 3. Pray with the training wheels from Jesus 4. Pray with humility to God May our prayer be plentiful, powerful, and pleasing…
Series: Next Steps Title: Grow in Christ Text: 1 Peter 2:2-3 What is the gospel? Jesus lived, died, and rose again for our sins so that we might have eternal life How should I respond to the gospel? Repent of sin Receive God’s salvation Resolve to submit to God’s will In what ways do small groups help you to grow spiritually? Develop relationships Impact lives Biblical answers Life’s challenges What are some ways…