"The New Covenant" Series, "The Promise," Message 4 December 19, 2021 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Give a quick review (from memory or your personal notes) about the 3 covenants we have studied so far: Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic. Describe the context of what was going on with Jeremiah and God’s people when he was a prophet? What is the Exile? The Mosaic Covenant was written on tablets, where did God promise to write the new covenant? (ANSWER: our heart Jeremiah 31:33) What role does the Spirit play in ...
Dec 19, 2021•38 min
"The Reigning Covenant" Series, "The Promise," Message 3 Psalm 89:3-4; 2 Samuel 7:8-16 What is the BLESSING Covenant? What is the DIRECTIONAL covenant? Why are each still relevant and important to us today? What is the REIGNING covenant? Why do we need to King? What are the dangers of living a life outside the God’s rule in our life? (Read Judges 21:25 and Romans 6:12) How do you personally pursue Jesus as your King? (Matthew 6:33) What does your generosity say about your belief in Jesus? How do...
Dec 12, 2021•39 min
The Directional Covenant Series, "The Promise," Message 2 December 5, 2021 Exodus 19: 1-6 Remind the group what the Abrahamic Covenant is. Remind the group what the Mosaic Covenant is. What is the difference between a UNILATERAL covenant (Abrahamic) and a BILATERAL covenant? Why is this important to our understanding of how we relate to God today? What value do the 10 Commandments play in our life today? Read Deuteronomy 6:4-7. Explain how and why it’s so important for the parents to raise child...
Dec 05, 2021•42 min
THE BLESSING COVENANT Series, "The Promise," Message 1 November 28, 2021 Group Questions Genesis 12:1-3; 15:7-18 Compare the contrast the similarities and differences between a COVENANT and a PROMISE? What is a personal favorite promise you have from the Scriptures? Share the promise and the Scriptural reference. Share why it has meant so much to you. Recall as many facts as you can, as a group, everything you know about the ABRAHAMIC Covenant. Is the Abrahamic covenant just for the Hebrew peopl...
Nov 28, 2021•41 min
The Grace of Truth Series, Messy Jesus, Message 5 November 11, 2021 Group Notes: 1. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficult showing grace towards? 2. Who are the people in our society who you have the greatest difficulty showing truth towards? 3. It can be challenging to relate to this conversation in our modern society. Does it change the way you view the story if you picture this happening at a local coffee shop or restaurant? If so, how? 4. Note the woman’s initi...
Nov 21, 2021•37 min
The Grace About Truth Matthew 19:4-9 Why should we see marriage as a GRACE gift to us? The Bible refers to landmarks and boundaries. What are they? Why are they important? What does the Bible say about people who move the boundaries? (read Hosea 5:10; Deut 27:14,17; Proverbs 23:10,12) According to what Mike mentioned in the message, there are many different sexual relationship variants out there. How many can you name? When the religious leaders bring up a religious variant, to what does Jesus p...
Nov 14, 2021•42 min
Our True Identity - Series, "Messy Jesus," Message 3 Caleb Kaltenbach Matthew 22:2-14 1. Whose you are defines who you are. 2. Follow Jesus more than traditions and trends. 3. Think deeper about people, not differently about theology. 4. What does Jesus require of my sexuality? 5. What am I willing to do to keep and build influence with _________? 6. Whose you are defines who you are.
Nov 07, 2021•49 min
HOOK-UPS AND BREAK-UPS "Messy Jesus" Series, Message 2 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor John 8:1-11 THREE APPROACHES TO DEALING WITH SEXUAL BROKENNESS 1. Wholly and holy • WHOLLY: Bring all the wrong into the light • HOLY: Bring all the wrong into alignment with God 2. Personally and introspectively 3. Mercifully and repentantly
Oct 31, 2021•38 min
JESUS IN THE MESS "Messy Jesus" Series, Message 1 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor John 1:9-14 TWO VALUES OF GRACE + TRUTH 1. Truth confronts us 2. Grace comforts us Two axioms that balance TRUTH and GRACE 1. You can tell the truth and not be a jerk. 2. You can give grace without compromising truth.
Oct 24, 2021•43 min
Freedom in Forgiveness: Not getting stuck in the "NEVER AGAIN" self-protected stance This is the final message in the Genesis series.
Oct 17, 2021•43 min
THE POWER OF THE BLESSING Genesis 48-49 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor THREE RULES FOR TRANSFERRING THE BLESSING 1.The Blessing is INTENTIONAL, not accidental. 2.The Blessing is STRUCTURED, not organic. THE FAMILY BLESSING: FIVE MAJOR COMPONENTS: 1. Meaningful touch 2. Spoken message 3. High Value 4. Promising future 5. Active commitment 3.The Blessing is PERSONAL, not generic.
Oct 10, 2021•42 min
Guest Speaker Todd Ahrend shares thoughts on our responsibilities Christians in our daily lives.
Oct 03, 2021•40 min
GENESIS: PATHWAY TO HEALING, PART 2 Genesis 43-45 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor THREE STRIDES TOWARD FREEDOM FROM THE PAST 1. ANTICIPATE the BLINDSIDE 2. EMBRACE your VULNERABILITY 3. RESPOND through GOD'S EYES instead of REACTING out of emotion. 4. Keep your EXPECTATIONS IN CHECK. 5. Feel your FEELINGS. 6. Let GRACE GUIDE YOU. 7. See GOD'S HAND in your PAIN.
Sep 26, 2021•40 min
GENESIS: PATHWAY TO HEALING, PART 1 Genesis 42 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor THREE STRIDES TOWARD FREEDOM FROM THE PAST 1. ANTICIPATE the BLINDSIDE 2. EMBRACE your VULNERABILITY 3. RESPOND through GOD'S EYES instead of REACTING out of emotion.
Sep 19, 2021•38 min
GENESIS: FROM PRISONER TO PALACE Genesis 41 Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor FOUR VIEWS THAT PEOPLE FAR FROM GOD NEED TO SEE IN PEOPLE CLOSE TO GOD: 1. GIFTED by GOD (vv 14-24) 2. LED by the SPIRIT (v 38) 3. TRUSTWORTHY in CHARACTER (VV 40-41) 4. HONORABLE in ALL (v 42)
Sep 12, 2021•37 min
Sunday, September 2 Genesis 40–41:13 How would you rate you own personal, mental, and spiritual health on a scale from 1-10? (10 = Flourishing 5 =Languishing 1= depressed) When you consider the ways that different people hurt Joseph (family, employer, and friends), how did Joseph’s prison friends show that they abandoned him (40:23)? Have you ever felt like you have been forgotten or abandoned? How did God continue to speak and reveal truth to Joseph even while he was in prison? (in dreams and i...
Sep 05, 2021•39 min
Sunday, August 29 Genesis 39 Why is character so important? In your personal definition, what is character? What does it mean when Mike said, "we cannot control the world but we can control our character?" Why are character and trust inseparable? What was it about Joseph's character that he was able to build trust so powerfully with Potiphar? (vs. 3) How did Potiphar's wife test Joseph's character? (Leaders: use your discernment as to how deep you want to go into talking about sexual temptations...
Aug 29, 2021•43 min
Genesis Series, Message 26 Sub-Series: Break Free, Message 1 Genesis 37 What observations do you make when you think about Joseph life map story? Prosperity Palace Palace Freedom __________________________________________________________________ Pit Prison Family/Famine Have you ever considered the major chapter headings / changes in your own personal life story? If yes, share any insights you’ve learned from working through your own life story. If not, take a moment and think about what has bee...
Aug 22, 2021•41 min
Genesis 33 Read Genesis 33 to establish the context for the group discussion. When you hear the word “sustainability,” what do you immediately think about? If you could clear your presuppositions, what would be a good working definition of “sustainability?” How does having a relationship with Jesus help you to live a sustainable life? How does Jacob model humility? How does humility disarm conflicts? How did it disarm the 400 warriors of Esau coming to meet Jacob? (Gen 33:1-3) Share a time you w...
Aug 15, 2021•40 min
Sunday, August 8 Genesis 32:22-34 What kind of emotional state is Jacob in based on what you read in Genesis 32:1-7? The text says that Jacob was distressed and afraid and he was alone (Gen. 32:7, 24). Share a time in your life when you were distressed, afraid, and alone. How did you find comfort? How did you cope with it? Why do you think time alone and stopping the fret is a way God shows Himself to us? (read Psalm 46:10) Can you think of a time when you spiritually wrestled with God over a de...
Aug 08, 2021•41 min
Read Genesis 29:1-20 to establish the context for the group discussion. What is your favorite love story movie? The past two massages at GPC, first with Caleb and now with Mike, they both drove home “Serving matters”. Do you agree with their hypothesis? Why or why not? Mike added to the statement this week: “Serving matters because Love Serves” How does God’s ABC (Abrahamic Blessing Covenant) model a loving covenant? Re-read how God restates his unilateral commitment to the covenant in each of t...
Aug 01, 2021•41 min
What is God calling you to "get up" from so that you can serve others? Caleb mentioned Jesus having the most "significant status." Are you willing to negate status to serve in a way that may not make sense to others around you? One could say that Jesus "got his hands dirty," meaning that through the physical act of washing dirty feet, he demonstrated a willingness to get into the messy. How is God calling you to get involved in messy acts of service? How have you and/or your family served within...
Jul 25, 2021•27 min
Sunday, July 18 Genesis 27 What is the biggest legacy passed down that you received from your up bringing ("the good" and "the not so good")? How are you amplifying "the good" and how are you correcting the "not so good" for the next generation you are influencing? Brainstorm a list of different forms of lies or words for lying: keep them on a white board or in front of people for the entire time together so they can continue to refer back to them. Here is a starter list…manipulate, swindle, whi...
Jul 18, 2021•47 min
Sunday, July 11 Genesis 26:19-34 1. Sibling Rivalry is at the root of this story - How have you seen sibling rivalry play out in your life or family? 2. Some theologians suggest that Issac and Rebekah chose to self actualize (realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities) through their children. Do you see this in the story? What about in Genesis 27 when Rebekah helps Jacob be deceptive? If you are a parent, how does this impact your parenting? 3. Esau sold his birthright (a dou...
Jul 11, 2021•36 min
Sunday, July 4 Genesis 24:1-9 What were the three heart conditions of the three chairs, based on Mike's message? How did Abraham demonstrate a hot-hearted faith? Who have you known or who's been an example to you as having a hot-hearted faith? What kind of impact did they have on your own faith? What does a lukewarm heart look like? How did Isaac model a lukewarm heart? How cold is your heart? Have you ever seen someone progress from a hot heart to a cold heart? How can you practically help some...
Jul 04, 2021•41 min
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Jun 27, 2021•36 min
Sunday, June 20 Mark 3: 1-6 1. What are some of the differences in Mark's version, Matthew's version, and Luke's version of this story? (Mark 3:1-6; Matthew 12:9-13; Luke 6:6-11). What are 2 things that stick out to you? 2. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath (see Mark 2:27). What is the importance of that verse in light of this story? 3. Nathan talked about capturing the "characters" in this story in a "6 word story." How would you synopsize the characters in the story in 6 words? The man with the shr...
Jun 20, 2021•29 min
Sunday, June 13 Hebrews 11:8-19 What is something new you have learned about Abraham from this message series? What is something new you have learned about being a friend of God from this message series? (give some time to reflect) Why do you believe God is so vague in what is required or where He is leading us when He calls us to follow? (Heb. 11:8, Mark 1:17, Luke 5:27) Of the list of God's names, can you say that you have experienced God in any of the same ways Abraham experienced God? When w...
Jun 13, 2021•34 min
How did you first hear about Grace Point? What was it about Grace Point that kept you here? Joshua led the Hebrew people into the promised land. How many years had it been since God first made the promise to Abram that the land would be theirs? What kind of emotions do you think Joshua was feeling stepping into Moses' sandals? Read Joshua 1:6-7, 9, & 18. What was the key message that God was communicating to Joshua about leading into the future? What are two things Joshua asked the people to...
Jun 06, 2021•47 min
Sunday, May 30 Genesis 21-22 Mike talked about "expanded time" and "compressed time" in the historical narratives (ex. Compare the length of time between Gen 21:1-2 and v.3-4). What is the purpose for slowing down the narrative and compressing time? How is baptism an expression of our covenant relationship with God? What does it mean when God tests us? (Gen. 22:1) What two test results is God looking for when he “tests” us? (answer: Where is our love and loyalty lay? and Where does our trust and...
May 30, 2021•41 min
