THIS WEEK LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
Sermon Title: “The Father's Business-Part 2”
Week of Sunday November 29, 2021
(Part 1 is down below)
Life Group Questions:
1. Read Colossians 3:23. Explain the shift in mindset that happens when you decide to work with God as your employer. How does this affect your relationship with your current “employer” or fellow coworkers?
2. The energy and effort we put into our job is important to the Lord. Describe a moment when you chose to do the right thing at work that required energy and effort that you may have believed wasn’t worth it in your eyes, or anyone else’s.
3. Some people only work efficiently when “the boss” is watching. How does this behavior change when our mind shifts to working for God? Discuss accountability in this area among our relationship with the Lord, the church, leadership, and Godly friendships.
4. Review Matthew 28: 18-20. Discuss our job description in the kingdom of God.
5. In Sunday’s message, we learned that we are to evangelize the lost, baptize the convert, and teach the convert. What do you find is the most difficult part of the great commission based on your personality? What parts come easiest for you?
6. Read Matthew 17:20. In this passage, the phrase “moving mountains” is an idiom for “removing difficulties.” Discuss a few mountains that have been placed in your path. How did your faith come to aid in facing the mountains? (Mountains could be fear, disappointment, depression, despair, sickness, temptation, guilt, weariness, loneliness, persecution, heartache etc.)
7. The challenge presented on Sunday, was to not lag in ZEAL, and not to be slothful. Slothful means to be lazy, slow moving, sluggish, lethargic, complacent, hesitating, or delaying. Delayed obedience is still disobedience. Give practical examples of defeating the flesh’s desire to delay God’s work.
8. What do you find ignites your passion for the Lord and His work the most? What work are you the most passionate about in the kingdom and how do you keep that fire alive?
Sermon Title: “The Father's Business-Part 1”
Week of Sunday November 22, 2021
Life Group Questions:
1. In Sunday’s message, we learned that we should not have the “TGIF” attitude when it comes to the work of God. Instead we should adopt TGIF as “‘THANK GOD I’M FOUND!” Describe what this aspect of attitude change looks like for you personally or professionally when its comes to kingdom work.
2. Review Hebrews 13:21. Discuss the verbs “equip” and “produce” in the context of this verse, and how they relate to each other and the results of the process.
3. One sermon point was this: Our desire and ability to work are a part of God working in you. How can physical work help us be a part of the spiritual work that God is doing through us? (Examples: learning, encountering conflict, relationships, patience, endurance, etc.)
4. Disperse the verses among the group and read Philippians 2: 12-16 and Ephesians 3: 20-21. Highlight or circle the words explain what exactly we should be working for.
5. The will of God is not perfected in us by our own works and efforts. Discuss “perfectionism” and the ways this idea can hinder what God wants to perfect in us. (Note: Our own human efforts towards perfection will always fail!)
6. When we “work” with God, work should be energizing. Ironically, most of us describe “work” as being the very thing that exhausts us and keeps us from the work of God. Brainstorm ways we can overturn this idea and work from a place of partnership with the Lord.
7. Read Luke 17:10. No matter what we do for Christ, it is our duty to do it. What do you consider to be your “duty” in the kingdom of God? Does that differ from your career or even ministry service? If so, in what ways can your duty still be fulfilled in the areas of work that you may find to be “irrelevant” in God’s kingdom?
8. Discuss the phrase “unworthy servants” from the text. Other versions may say “unprofitable servants”. What does this mean?
9. There is no room for pride, arrogance, or boasting. God commands direct obedience and humility. How have you experience the learning curve of pride vs. humility in work / ministry / service?
10. Take a few moments and pray over each individual as it pertains to their work, both physically and spiritually. Pray over their calling and duty to work in the kingdom of God. Speak life into their giftings, talents, and abilities and how God can use them to energize their own life, and those who they encounter. Pray over the ways your group can make a difference in the church and community.
Week of Sunday November 29, 2021
(Part 1 is down below)
Life Group Questions:
1. Read Colossians 3:23. Explain the shift in mindset that happens when you decide to work with God as your employer. How does this affect your relationship with your current “employer” or fellow coworkers?
2. The energy and effort we put into our job is important to the Lord. Describe a moment when you chose to do the right thing at work that required energy and effort that you may have believed wasn’t worth it in your eyes, or anyone else’s.
3. Some people only work efficiently when “the boss” is watching. How does this behavior change when our mind shifts to working for God? Discuss accountability in this area among our relationship with the Lord, the church, leadership, and Godly friendships.
4. Review Matthew 28: 18-20. Discuss our job description in the kingdom of God.
5. In Sunday’s message, we learned that we are to evangelize the lost, baptize the convert, and teach the convert. What do you find is the most difficult part of the great commission based on your personality? What parts come easiest for you?
6. Read Matthew 17:20. In this passage, the phrase “moving mountains” is an idiom for “removing difficulties.” Discuss a few mountains that have been placed in your path. How did your faith come to aid in facing the mountains? (Mountains could be fear, disappointment, depression, despair, sickness, temptation, guilt, weariness, loneliness, persecution, heartache etc.)
7. The challenge presented on Sunday, was to not lag in ZEAL, and not to be slothful. Slothful means to be lazy, slow moving, sluggish, lethargic, complacent, hesitating, or delaying. Delayed obedience is still disobedience. Give practical examples of defeating the flesh’s desire to delay God’s work.
8. What do you find ignites your passion for the Lord and His work the most? What work are you the most passionate about in the kingdom and how do you keep that fire alive?
Sermon Title: “The Father's Business-Part 1”
Week of Sunday November 22, 2021
Life Group Questions:
1. In Sunday’s message, we learned that we should not have the “TGIF” attitude when it comes to the work of God. Instead we should adopt TGIF as “‘THANK GOD I’M FOUND!” Describe what this aspect of attitude change looks like for you personally or professionally when its comes to kingdom work.
2. Review Hebrews 13:21. Discuss the verbs “equip” and “produce” in the context of this verse, and how they relate to each other and the results of the process.
3. One sermon point was this: Our desire and ability to work are a part of God working in you. How can physical work help us be a part of the spiritual work that God is doing through us? (Examples: learning, encountering conflict, relationships, patience, endurance, etc.)
4. Disperse the verses among the group and read Philippians 2: 12-16 and Ephesians 3: 20-21. Highlight or circle the words explain what exactly we should be working for.
5. The will of God is not perfected in us by our own works and efforts. Discuss “perfectionism” and the ways this idea can hinder what God wants to perfect in us. (Note: Our own human efforts towards perfection will always fail!)
6. When we “work” with God, work should be energizing. Ironically, most of us describe “work” as being the very thing that exhausts us and keeps us from the work of God. Brainstorm ways we can overturn this idea and work from a place of partnership with the Lord.
7. Read Luke 17:10. No matter what we do for Christ, it is our duty to do it. What do you consider to be your “duty” in the kingdom of God? Does that differ from your career or even ministry service? If so, in what ways can your duty still be fulfilled in the areas of work that you may find to be “irrelevant” in God’s kingdom?
8. Discuss the phrase “unworthy servants” from the text. Other versions may say “unprofitable servants”. What does this mean?
9. There is no room for pride, arrogance, or boasting. God commands direct obedience and humility. How have you experience the learning curve of pride vs. humility in work / ministry / service?
10. Take a few moments and pray over each individual as it pertains to their work, both physically and spiritually. Pray over their calling and duty to work in the kingdom of God. Speak life into their giftings, talents, and abilities and how God can use them to energize their own life, and those who they encounter. Pray over the ways your group can make a difference in the church and community.
Our desire is to create a culture that people from all walks of life can DISCOVER God’s word together in a safe, small group setting and DEVELOP as believers following Jesus.
What is a Life Group? Life Groups (LG's) are a gathering of 6 to 12 individuals committed to meeting on a weekly basis. It consists of similar background, interests, life situations, etc. We desire to do LIFE with people in these small group settings.
Why do Life Groups? To meet the immediate spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of those isolated by crisis through prayer and personal connection within the church body.
Where do Life Groups meet? Life Groups mostly meet in homes of Freedom members who live in the surrounding region. Life Group leaders sincerely care for each of the people they lead. Each leader has a passion to help you become everything Jesus created you to be, a person connected to your everyday life, and a person who will encourage you to share your faith in Christ.
When do Life Groups meet? Groups meet at various times of the week. Most Life Group meetings are between 60-90 minutes each week. They are semester based groups lasting between 2-3 months each semester with a short time off in between semesters.
How do I join a Life Group? Life Groups are not just for attendees of Freedom but anyone is able to attend. Whoever wants to get connected to a Life Group can sign up at the Connection Table at any one of our Sunday worship experiences or email us at our contact page.
What is a Life Group? Life Groups (LG's) are a gathering of 6 to 12 individuals committed to meeting on a weekly basis. It consists of similar background, interests, life situations, etc. We desire to do LIFE with people in these small group settings.
Why do Life Groups? To meet the immediate spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of those isolated by crisis through prayer and personal connection within the church body.
Where do Life Groups meet? Life Groups mostly meet in homes of Freedom members who live in the surrounding region. Life Group leaders sincerely care for each of the people they lead. Each leader has a passion to help you become everything Jesus created you to be, a person connected to your everyday life, and a person who will encourage you to share your faith in Christ.
When do Life Groups meet? Groups meet at various times of the week. Most Life Group meetings are between 60-90 minutes each week. They are semester based groups lasting between 2-3 months each semester with a short time off in between semesters.
How do I join a Life Group? Life Groups are not just for attendees of Freedom but anyone is able to attend. Whoever wants to get connected to a Life Group can sign up at the Connection Table at any one of our Sunday worship experiences or email us at our contact page.
Life Groups
Erin Anthony
Mondays @ 7pm
Milton
Cory & Nisa Lehman
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Milton
John Gordon Jr.
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
@ the Church
Lester & Lisa Miller
Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
Turbotville
Matt & Sharon Swartzlander
Saturdays @ 6:00pm
@ the Church
Erin Anthony
Mondays @ 7pm
Milton
Cory & Nisa Lehman
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Milton
John Gordon Jr.
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
@ the Church
Lester & Lisa Miller
Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
Turbotville
Matt & Sharon Swartzlander
Saturdays @ 6:00pm
@ the Church