The sermon demonstrates the way God has created us to be a body of believers, not being conformed to the world but transformed by the renewal of your mind. We are made for community, to build one another up as Ephesians 4:15-16 says.
Discussion Questions
What are some things in our lives that push us towards isolation? What are some ways we can remove or better manage those things?
What do you think “members of one another” could look like in the context of our church?
Does anyone have needs at your table you could pray for?
Our mission: To create the space for all people to ENCOUNTER the person of Jesus through the transforming study of His Word, EXPERIENCE the love of Jesus through the love of His people, and ENGAGE the work of Jesus through missional discipleship.
1. The evidence that we have encountered Jesus is seen when we become increasingly…
Scripture Saturated: The Word of Christ, dwelling in us richly, permeates all we think, say, and do (Colossians 3:16).
Gospel Centered: The Good News of salvation by grace through faith in Christ as the anchor for all of life (Ephesians 2:1-10).
Reflect: How did you see Jesus working in you in 2021 to grow you in these two areas? How did He use that growth to work through you to disciple others?`
Refocus: How would you like to see Jesus work in you and through you in 2022 so that you can grow in these areas? What tangible steps are you going to take?
2. The evidence that we have experienced the love of Jesus is seen when we become increasingly…
Relationally Intentional: Being moved towards another person because of the unsurpassable worth they hold in Jesus’ eyes (1 Thessalonians 2:8).
Authentically Loving: Desperately wanting what’s best for another person, for their own sake (John 13:34).
Reflect: How did you see Jesus working in you in 2021 to grow you in these two areas? How did He use that growth to work through you to disciple others?`
Refocus: How would you like to see Jesus work in you and through you in 2022 so that you can grow in these areas? What tangible steps are you going to take?
3. The evidence that we have engaged the work of Jesus is seen when we become increasingly…
Missionally Discipling: Maturing together in Christ as we love people who don’t know Jesus with gospel intentionality (Colossians 1:28).
Kingdom Multiplying: Giving ourselves for the glory of Jesus beyond our local church setting (Mathew 28:18-20).
Reflect: How did you see Jesus working in you in 2021 to grow you in these two areas? How did He use that growth to work through you to disciple others?
Refocus: How would you like to see Jesus work in you and through you in 2022 so that you can grow in these areas? What tangible steps are you going to take?
