Oct 18, 2009 SG Questions

Oct 18, 2009 SG Questions

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  Oregon City EvangelicalChurch Application October 18, 2009 Sermon Notes Pastor Tom 8. Reflect on a time when you did a “good work” when your heart was not “in it”. What was the outcome? Ephesians 2 I. All of us share a common and ! Vs. 2:1-3 What were some of the emotions you had as you No matter what age a person comes to Christ, the only difference served? is the amount of one had to write a history. Knowing that God wants us to do our good work in an attitude of love, what would you like to see Our histories are similar and our problem is different the next time? II. God’s Grace Can Completely Change the ! Vs. 4-9 9. What “good works” do you believe God has gifted you In Scripture, this three letter preposition, but, introduces the for and called you to do? possibility of something completely different! What steps will you take to more fully do what God is directing in your life? “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast!” III. We are by Grace to do of Grace in order to the Reach of His Grace! Vs. 10-22 “We were not saved for , but for .” Retired pastor and former denominational superintendent. Prayer Corner: Pray for someone in your Growth Group, asking God to 1. Engage in the good work of help them do the “good works” that He has called them that God has brought them near through the Blood of Jesus. to do. 2. Engage in the good work of Ask God to continue revealing His calling in your own of hostility, division and broken relationships inside the church life. Be sure to listen for anything God might reveal to and in the community. you. 3. Be a voice and advocate for in the church and community of churches. Prayer Tip: Pastor Dee Duke suggests 2 keys to group prayer: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good 1. PRAY LOUD! (Loud enough for everyone to hear you.) works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” 2. PRAY SHORT! (Let others have a turn!) I invite you Let’s and together in the new story of God’s grace!
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  Growth Group StudyGuide Into the Word Week of ___October 18, 2009__ 4. Look at Romans 6:19-23. What benefits does a person reap from God’s gift of salvation? Getting Started 1. From where did your ancestors emigrate? What 5. Read Romans 12:4-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-31. What changes did they make in family name, occupation or spiritual gifts are listed? What does this tell us about the traditions? different ways people will do the “good works He prepared in advance for us to do”? 2. Share a story about yourself or someone you know who had a spiritual change when they began a relationship with Jesus? 6. Read the following passages and write down some of the “good works” that God wants to be done in this world. a. Matthew 5:23-26 b. Matthew 5:43-48 c. Matthew 25:31-46 3. If you had one day to live over again, what day would d. Matthew 28:18-20 you pick? 7. Reflect on 1 Corinthians 13. What principles do you discover regarding a person’s heart attitudes as they do good works? Share an example of someone you have observed doing the good works of God with the attitude God desires.