"CORINTHIANS" SERMON SERIES
WEEK 1: BE UNIFIED.
1. In your groups this week, ask your members to read the first chapter of 1 Corinthians and apply the HEAR method contained in this guide. If a member did not attend service, use this as an opportunity to personally reach out and invite them on this journey through Corinthians alongside of you. Discuss in your group any insights or takeaways members got out of the reading.
2. If time allows after all have shared that want to ask this question:
Throughout the emphasis on 1 Corinthians we are going to be hearing ways to be “countercultural” are there strategies that you or your family already are implementing that help you go against what our current culture tries to burden families and individuals with?
2. If time allows after all have shared that want to ask this question:
Throughout the emphasis on 1 Corinthians we are going to be hearing ways to be “countercultural” are there strategies that you or your family already are implementing that help you go against what our current culture tries to burden families and individuals with?
WEEK 2: BE SPIRIT-FILLED.
1. In your groups this week, ask your members to read the first chapter of 1 Corinthians and apply the HEAR method contained in this guide. If a member did not attend service, use this as an opportunity to personally reach out and invite them on this journey through Corinthians alongside of you. Discuss in your group any insights or takeaways members got out of the reading.
2. If time allows after all have shared that want to ask this question:
Throughout the emphasis on 1 Corinthians we are going to be hearing ways to be “countercultural” are there strategies that you or your family already are implementing that help you go against what our current culture tries to burden families and individuals with.
2. If time allows after all have shared that want to ask this question:
Throughout the emphasis on 1 Corinthians we are going to be hearing ways to be “countercultural” are there strategies that you or your family already are implementing that help you go against what our current culture tries to burden families and individuals with.
WEEK 3: BE WISE.
1. In your groups this week, ask your members to read Chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians and apply the HEAR method contained in this guide. If a member did not attend service, use this as an opportunity to personally reach out and invite them to read Chapter 3 before your group gathers. Discuss in your group any insights or takeaways members got out of this week’s reading.
2. If time allows after all have shared that want to, ask this question:
This week’s emphasis to being “countercultural” is to be “wise.” What eternal elements do you need to add to your life? (Examples: Attend church more often, spend more time with God in prayer or in His word, quality time with your family.) If the Holy Spirit has been prompting your heart with a change, share it with your group.
3. Take time to pray as a group over any decisions, commitments or adjustments members want to apply to their lives this week.
2. If time allows after all have shared that want to, ask this question:
This week’s emphasis to being “countercultural” is to be “wise.” What eternal elements do you need to add to your life? (Examples: Attend church more often, spend more time with God in prayer or in His word, quality time with your family.) If the Holy Spirit has been prompting your heart with a change, share it with your group.
3. Take time to pray as a group over any decisions, commitments or adjustments members want to apply to their lives this week.
WEEK 4: BE ACCOUNTABLE.
1. In your groups this week, ask your members to read Chapters 4 and 5 of 1 Corinthians and apply the HEAR method contained in this guide. Discuss in your groups any insights or takeaways members got out of this week's reading.
2. If time allows after all group attenders have shared, read the meaning of "accountability" from Bill's sermon. Then ask the question(s) that follow.
Accountability - "I have given my permission to someone to speak the truth in love boldly to me."
Question - Do you have someone in your life that you are accountable to? Do you have someone in your life that has permission to speak "truth in love" to you?
3. As your group pray together, pray for hearts that are willing to be held accountable.
2. If time allows after all group attenders have shared, read the meaning of "accountability" from Bill's sermon. Then ask the question(s) that follow.
Accountability - "I have given my permission to someone to speak the truth in love boldly to me."
Question - Do you have someone in your life that you are accountable to? Do you have someone in your life that has permission to speak "truth in love" to you?
3. As your group pray together, pray for hearts that are willing to be held accountable.