Group Resource
Let’s Talk Notes – Week of September 21, 2014
Message: The Seat Belongs to God
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; 6:25-34
1) Imagine that you were entrusted with an expensive car, piece of jewelry, house or other item. What would you do in order to take care of it?
2) As you reflect back on last weekend’s sermon, what one principle or insight stands out as being particularly helpful, insightful or difficult to grasp? Were you challenged in any area of your personal walk with God?
3) What should you do when you struggle with the heart question of “Does God really care?” READ Psalms 42. How did King David struggle to understand about Gods care through his circumstances? How did David work through his doubts?
4) Have you ever used the wrong measuring line to determine whether God cares about you? How can you receive God’s care when it doesn’t manifest itself in temporary thrills, material accumulation or a perceived level of comfortability?
5) What are you doing to know your value to God and constantly affirm that He cares for you? If you haven’t already, find a Scripture to meditate on that affirms God care for you. READ Psalms 139; Psalms 27:10.
6) Pastor Joseph shared “Something of great value cannot be entrusted to anyone/anything. If we are not vigilant, we will entrust our lives to the Lordship of self, riches, approval by others or ambition, to name a few.” Share your thoughts.
7) What are the benefits of seeking God first? READ 1 Kings 3:9-14; Matthew 19:27-30. Share practical ways that you can seek God first in each of the following areas. Breaking up in groups of 2-3 for each section, read the scripture and then present your ideas back to the group.
- With your time (Ephesians 5:15-16)
- With your talents (1 Corinthians 12:7)
- With your resources (Proverbs 3:9)
- With your choices (Proverbs 3:5-6)
- With your attitude (Psalms 42:5)
8) As Pastor Joseph demonstrated, we can place other people/things in the seat that belongs to God. Are there any chairs in your life where you need to excuse yourself or others out of the seat? Are there things that are hindering you from allowing God to take full control?
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DISCIPLESHIP QUESTION: In Joshua 1:8 (NLT), the Lord instructs Joshua saying “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” How can we meditate on the Word of God? Utilizing Rick Warren’s method of repeating a passage and emphasizing a different word each time, read through Philippians 4:13.
Example: “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
“I CAN do everything through him who gives me strength.”
“I can DO everything through him who gives me strength.”
Sermon: The Seat Belongs to God
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