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Not a Fan
Self Empowered or Spirit Filled?
Lee Powell
September 10 & 11, 2011

“Fans may have received the gift of the Holy Spirit but they aren’t being filled with the Holy Spirit.” Kyle Idleman

“…be filled with the Holy Spirit…” EPHESIANS 5:18

…the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…GALATIANS 5:22

To be filled with the spirit (to walk with the spirit, be led by the spirit) is to co-operate with and yield to the spirit as he:

Coaches Us by…

T__________________ US

But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ. 1 JOHN 2:26,27 But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. JOHN 14:26

C_____________________ US

And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. JOHN 16:8

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. JOHN 16:13

E_______________________ US

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. JOHN 14:16

Empowers us to…

S__________

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ACTS 1:8

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them… ACTS 4:8

S__________

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4,7 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 PETER 4:10

S______________ / SUFFER

The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. ACTS 5:41

But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand. ACTS 7:55

All Scripture is from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted.

1. What was your understanding of the Holy Spirit before this week’s message? After the message, how would you describe the Holy Spirit to someone who doesn’t quite understand the role of the Spirit in the life of a Christ-follower?

2. Describe a time when you were aware of the Holy Spirit in your life? Can you share a time when you were having a conversation with someone and the Holy Spirit gave you the words to speak?

3. Some of you are experiencing the conviction of the Holy Spirit right now. How can you know when you are being convicted? How should you respond?

4. The Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts to serve the kingdom of God. Every Christ-follower receives spiritual gifts. What are your spiritual gifts and how has the Holy Spirit worked through your gifts to impact others?

Living It Out – Scripture Memory
 (Memorize this verse for the month of September.)
Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation)
Then he [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”

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Not a Fan
Define the Relationship
Kyle Gray
August 27 & 28, 2011

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”
LUKE 9:22

STEP ONE ____________________________

STEP TWO _______________________________

STEP THREE ________________________________

Notes:

All Scripture is from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted.

ICEBREAKER: WHO OR WHAT ARE YOU A FAN OF? HOW BIG OF A FAN ARE YOU?

1. In three words, how would you describe your relationship with Christ right now?

2. Are you a “fan” or a “follower” of Jesus Christ? How do you know the difference?

3. Describe someone who is a fan and describe someone who is a follower.

4. Read Luke 9:23. Being a fan is exciting and fun, but it really costs nothing to be a fan. However, being a follower means that one agrees to put aside his or her agenda in order to follow another agenda. List some of the things that “fans” of Jesus don’t want to give up in order to be a follower. How often do you compare yourself against other Christians in an effort to see how you are measuring up? Do you find that you are comparing yourself to those who are more fully living out their faith or do you compare yourself to those who are struggling? What would happen if you compared yourself to the first group?

5. DTR Time! What is your level of commitment to Christ? Pick the statement that best describes you:
a. I’m just hoping that being a good person is enough.
b. I come to church when I can fit it in and sometimes I read my Bible – but I struggle to connect with God.
c. I’m at church every week! I serve as much as possible, but I don’t spend a lot of time with God, studying the Bible or praying because I’m just really busy.
d. I do come to church and my life is focused on really living out Jesus’ words in scripture. I spend regular time reading my Bible and praying. I have accountability relationships to help me grow in my faith and I honor God in all areas of my life.

6. After listening to the weekend message and doing these discussion questions, what have you been challenged to re-evaluate or change?

Living It Out – Scripture Memory
 (Memorize this verse for the month of August.)
EPHESIANS 2:10 (New Living Translation)
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created
us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do
the good things he planned for us long ago.

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Before I Die I Want To…
Heal the Hurt Between Us
Lee Powell, Senior Pastor
August 13 & 14, 2011

The Key: O________ Forgiveness to Those Who Have Hurt Me and Ask For Forgiveness From Those I’ve Hurt.

Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! MATTHEW 18:21,22

“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.” MATTHEW 5:23,24

Forgive Those Who Have Hurt Me. . .

BECAUSE GOD HAS F__________ ME.

Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ. EPHESIANS 4:31,32

BECAUSE R_____________ DOESN’T WORK.

Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. HEBREWS 12:15

BECAUSE I N _____ FORGIVENESS IN THE FUTURE.

But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. MARK 11:25

Ask Forgiveness From Those I Have Hurt

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. ROMANS 12:18

MAKE A LIST OF THOSE I’VE H________ AND WHAT I DID.

“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.” MATTHEW 5:23-24

THINK OF HOW I’D LIKE OTHERS TO M______ THE A_____OF ME.

Do to others as you would like them to do to you. LUKE 6:31

All Scripture is from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted.

Living It Out – Discussion Questions
(Discuss these questions in your LifeGroup and/or with your family and friends.)

1. In this weekend’s message, Lee discussed how it is so easy for us to assume that God will forgive us for our mistakes, yet we struggle to forgive others. Who are you struggling to forgive? Why have you been unable to forgive them?

2. Whenever we are hurt by others, we often hold onto those hurts as proof of their wrongdoing. Why is forgiveness the key to healing the hurts that happen in our interpersonal relationships? Conversely, how does resentment destroy the one who holds the grudge?

3. At some point or another every one of us has offended, hurt or devastated someone else. Too often, stubbornness or pride keeps us from admitting our wrongdoing. Who do you need to ask forgiveness from in order to begin the healing process of that relationship?

4. After listening to this weekend’s message and these discussion questions, what action steps do you feel God has placed on your heart?

Living It Out – Scripture Memory
(Memorize this verse for the month of August.)
EPHESIANS 2:10 (New Living Translation)
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created
us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the
good things he planned for us long ago.

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Power of the Invite
Kyle Gray, i-Campus Pastor
July 30 & 31, 2011

The Need for Workers

Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” MATTHEW 9:35-38

Notes:

All Scripture is from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted.

Living It Out – Discussion Questions
(Discuss these questions in your LifeGroup and/or with your family and friends.)

Icebreaker Question: Talk about how you first found CedarCreek, share your story

1. What special things did God do, looking back, to prepare you to walk in these doors?

2. Who was your first contact at CedarCreek that built a relationship with you?

3. When is the last time you invited someone to Church?

4. What roadblocks are there that keep you from inviting people?

5. Who will you invite to the Big Push?

6. How will you invite them, what’s your plan?

7. Who can you be praying for that God can start the process in even today?

Living It Out – Scripture Memory
(Memorize this verse for the month of July.)
COLOSSIANS 4:5-6 (New Living Translation)
Live wisely among those who are not believers,
and make the most of every opportunity. Let your
conversation be gracious and attractive so that
you will have the right response for everyone.

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Vintage Faith
Isaiah – Game Changer
Lee Powell, Senior Pastor
July 16 & 17, 2011

Game Changing E___________________

1 It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. 2 Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 They were calling out to each other,

“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory!”

4 Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke. 5 Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. He touched my lips with it and said, “See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed, and your sins are forgiven.” ISAIAH 6:1-7

Game Changing A _________________

Then I heard the Lord asking…“Who will go for us?…” ISAIAH 6:8a

Game Changing R_________________

…“Here I am. Send me.” ISAIAH 6:8b

All Scripture is from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted.

Living It Out – Discussion Questions
(Discuss these questions in your LifeGroup and/or with your family and friends.)

Icebreaker: Read Isaiah 6:1-8. What stands out to you in this passage? How would you respond if you saw God in heaven, in all his glory?

1. When was the last time you had a game changing experience from God? Could be a time you felt God speak to you or a big spiritual wake up call.

2. Think about a difficult time in your life. What spiritual revelations did God reveal to you through that experience?

3. Have you ever felt God’s call to do something? (could be big or small) If so, what was the result? Also, is there anything God is calling you to right now?

4. Are you a Missional member of CedarCreek? If so, what benefits have you seen in your spiritual life going through the process? If not, what is holding you back?

Living It Out – Scripture Memory
(Memorize this verse for the month of July.)
COLOSSIANS 4:5-6 (New Living Translation)
Live wisely among those who are not believers,
and make the most of every opportunity. Let your
conversation be gracious and attractive so that
you will have the right response for everyone.