Sermon Recap
Pastor Matt dives into Acts chapter two, where we find a clear picture of what the early church looked like. Studying this passage helps us understand God’s heart for what he wants his Kingdom Culture to look and feel like. The disciples were devoted to many things, the first of which was the apostle's teaching. Through this, we come to understand that God wants us to be a learning church, one that continues to grow deeper in our understanding and obedience. In fact, we can’t be good stewards of the life God has given us if we do not heed the call to grow. Stewardship is not just something for our finances, but every resource, especially our minds. When we understand that we are responsible to steward the gift of our mind well, we will be careful what we fill it with. We will begin to look for many different ways to grow. We will grow in our understanding of theology. We will grow in our discernment, finding out what pleases the Lord and what does not. We will grow in Unity. And we will grow in our burden for the Lost. One fundamental truth that he shared is that we are always either growing closer to the Lord, or away from Him. We are never neutral.
Key Scripture
Discussion Questions
Our faith journey can sometimes look like walking forward on a path that is moving backwards. As soon as you stop, you begin moving backwards. Ponder this analogy and share how that applies to your own faith journey.
Sometimes we can be discouraged by a lack of growth, do you ever feel like you should be "further along?” Discuss.
Mature believers don’t just grow in knowledge, but in love. These two things aren’t opposite of each other. Instead they complement each other. Discuss the relationship between knowledge and love. Have you ever seen someone with one but not the other? How do we avoid the pitfall of having pride in our knowledge while lacking in love?
Growth rarely happens by accident. Do you have a plan for growth? Share with the group what your plan is, or what you want your plan to look like.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, your word says that the work you have begun in me you will carry it on to completion. I pray that my heart would grow in my love for you, my love for your church, and my love for those around me. Teach me to have your expectations and desires for my life instead of my own.
Life Application
Commit to leading a lifestyle of growth. Remember, growth happens daily, not in a day.
Seek out opportunities that make you uncomfortable; that’s when the growth really starts!
Stuck in a routine… change it up!
Don’t Forget!
Rooted is Sunday Jan 18th after 11am service
Life in the Spirit Wed night class w/Pastor Rob McCorkle Jan 21st
Also register your kids for Kids Club
Starting Point Class Jan 25th
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