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"Holy Regret vs. Destructive Sorrow" by Pastor Tony

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Holy Regret vs. Destructive Sorrow by Pastor Tony
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March 11, 2018
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Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon click on the speaker icon. 

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 7:2-12 

1. Who do you have in your life who can call you into account? What is it about a relationship that enables this level of honesty? Is your Life Group the kind of safe place where this can happen?
   
   
2. James 5:19 puts this discussion into a specific context. Helping someone avoid or stop sinning is huge. However, we must exercise great care to not confront someone else over anything but biblical standards. How do we discern between biblical and cultural views to be certain we are staying biblical when we confront another believer?
   
   
3. For the believer, resolving relational conflict is very different than it is for those who do not believe. How, specifically, can believers demonstrate this difference in their Oikos? Do you have an example to share?
   
   
4. I must be convinced that you deeply love me and/or have my best interests at heart before I will seriously consider your complaint about me. I don’t think this is unusual, so how can I be sure my motive is pure when I confront a fellow believer?

"Unhindered Purpose" by Pastor Tony

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March 4, 2018
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Below are some discussion questions relating to a recent sermon. These are provided so that your Life Group can discuss what was shared. Previous Weeks’ Discussion Guides and Sermon Notes are available through the Sermons under the Resources menu. Click on the sermon series and then the sermon you are interested in.  You will see a paper icon under the sermon title. Click the icon to open the sermon notes. To listen to the sermon click on the speaker icon. 

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 6:3-18

1. Remember the book The Purpose Driven Life by Pastor Rick Warren? Thirty million copies were sold by 2007! Why was the book so popular? Do you believe that God has given each Christ-follower a specific purpose? Or does He allow us to choose as long as it’s within His moral will?
   
   
2. Building relationships within our Oikos is essential to our missional life purpose. How do we discern how much time to invest and whom to invest it in? How does the Holy Spirit help us with being intentional in sharing the Gospel with those in our Oikos who are unchurched or unsaved?
   
   
3. Matthew 11:29, 30 is counter-cultural and a gentle reminder to many of us who delight in our own efforts in the work of the Gospel, and then readily tell many how tired we are with so much to do. The world needs to see Christ followers who are energized, relaxed, and confident in Faith. How does this passage impact your model of Christ-likeness? What things in your life need to change so that you can rest in God’s Grace and power? 

4. Are the lessons of this passage personal only? Or should they be applied to our business dealings with others as well? How could a “wrong” business relationship hinder our Gospel purpose?