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Abide and Respond Podcast at Grace Community Church
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Jesus empowers you to both endure and rise above your challenges. Seeking God leads to a growing confidence in God. The goodness of the Lord is the only real reason we have both a daily and a long-term confidence.How does confidence in God help you during the week? What is the difference between confidence in yourself and confidence in God? What are some of the victories of Jesus that inspire you?
Jesus’ persistent love goes beyond feelings, temptations, and preferences. It is an unselfish investment and leads to redemption. You can have an abundant life because Jesus was completely faithful on his mission.Why and when does God want us to be persistent? How do you persevere in prayer? How do you overcome the temptation to give up?
Jesus is faithful even in the hard times. We see this graphically evidenced in his promise that all nations will hear the good news before He returns. His Church is being built globally now. Because He is faithful to His promises, we want to be faithful to Him in what He has asked us to do.
The love and truth of Jesus our indivisible and bring freedom from sin. Real followers of Jesus do not edit the words of Jesus. Without truth, relationships are shallow, addictions are common, and faith wanders. Jesus is the truth.How do you know what is true in our culture today? How does truth change your life and your direction? How does love confront lies and lead people to truth?
You cannot control your circumstances, but you choose your song. How are you responding to the challenges that you are facing? What difference does faith make? How can you have a spirit of victory when the situation is not what you want?Make your prayers louder than your pain. Let your loneliness drive you to God. Trust that the fire is refining your faith. Embrace the mystery that leads to gratitude.
You cannot control your circumstances, but you choose your song. How are you responding to the challenges that you are facing? What difference does faith make? How can you have a spirit of victory when the situation is not what you want?Make your prayers louder than your pain. Let your loneliness drive you to God. Trust that the fire is refining your faith. Embrace the mystery that leads to gratitude.
Today's text clearly tells who we are as Christians. We are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession. The focus of the text, however, is not on Christian's privilege as such. The focus comes on the second half of the text and this is about our mission as Christians: "that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
How often do you find yourself getting distracted? What is pulling you away from your purpose and focus? How can you regain your passion for Jesus?Sin wages war against our souls. The government can be disappointing. There will be people who are harsh and miss treat you. These realities should not lead to despair or hopelessness. God wants to teach us how to endure, overcome, and thrive in the most difficult circumstances.
What are the keys to a healthy marriage? Why are so many couples struggling in their relationship? What is God’s plan and design for families?We need to return to the Bible and trusting God. With marriage, our culture has drifted and even rejected God‘s wisdom for the most important human relationship.Let’s listen to God, honor his Word, and experience restoration and healing between husbands and wives.
What will the end times be like? Are we living in them now? How can we thrive when suffering increases?It is important to have God’s perspective and priorities. We need to see the big picture, redeem the times, and move with the Holy Spirit today. Let’s be people who are ready for Jesus to return!
What will the end times be like? Are we living in them now? How can we thrive when suffering increases?
What kind of church do you want? What are your top values? How can you create a healthy culture?Churches are designed to be alive, dynamic and loving. Many churches become stuck and stuffy. We need a revival and to abide with Jesus throughout the week. God’s plan is for the church to equip people to walk with God and be a united family ready to serve.
What is the significance of the resurrection of Jesus? What difference does it make in our lives every day? What does it mean that death has been defeated?The King’s resurrection is real. The resurrected King is returning. The King is redeeming with resurrection power.
How do you respond when you feel overwhelmed? What are you seeing in today’s world that deeply concerns you? How do you bring hope and restoration in your relationships?Incline your ear to God’s word, reject indifference and bring compassion to people who are in pain. As you cry out to God, He hears your prayers and will move in powerful ways.
How is your relationship with the Holy Spirit? What does it look like when God pours out His Spirit into the lives of His people? When have you sensed the joy of the Lord?God wants to fill you with His presence. We need God in our lives to lead us and empower us every day. If we deny this fact, we miss out on His grace and transformation.
Why does God judge? How is judgment good? Do you trust God with the final say? God is faithful and can be trusted even when you experience injustice. He has not fallen asleep and is not passively watching with indifference. The results will reveal His wisdom, grace and sovereignty.
In what ways is Jesus generous? How does this help you over come being stingy? What would it look like for you to radically give to people because you love them so much?Giving in the Bible is proportional, sacrificial, joyful, and faithful. When you realize that everything you have actually belongs to God and is from God, you will be freed up to be an instrument of generosity and provision in your relationships. Generosity is a form of worship that honors God.
What is humility? How humble are you? What difference does it make to follow and trust Jesus?Jesus leads His followers on a path of deep and consistent humility. Your humility will always stand out in a world of strife. Your humility is the fruit of learning how to embrace the strength of the Lord. Your humility leads people to Jesus and His peace.
As we live in an unprecedented time, and in the middle of the Christmas season, it is important that we show the kindness of Jesus in practical ways. When we first experience the kindness of Jesus in our life, we can live it out to those around us. In our family, neighborhood, and community giving and receiving kindness from one another is something we all need to participate in each day.
Real patience includes trust in God, persevering, and letting him transform your life. God is patient with us and is committed to helping us become more like Jesus. Patience is an expression of love.How can you be more patient with other people? When has God been patient with you? What are the consequences of being impatient?
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