Philippians (Part 3)

Pastor Eva Clarke - Sunday September 14, 2008

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V Notes
V Discussion Questions / Topics (based on the indicated scriptures)
* General Scripture References - Philippians Chapter 3
V Scripture References - Philippians 3:3; Romans 2:28-29
* Are you set apart for God?
* Explain in your own words what “circumcision of the heart” means
V Scripture References - Philippians 3:10-11; Ephesians 1:18-20
* What are you doing to get to know Christ better?
* In what ways do you need God’s resurrection power operating in your life?
V Scripture References - Philippians 3:12-14
* Are you willing to forget what is behind?
* What do you need to let go of from the past?
* Have you forgiven yourself for past mistakes?
* Describe some things that you believe God wants you to accomplish in your life.
* Are you focused on the goal of pleasing Christ?
V Scripture References - Philippians 3:17-19
* Are the people you generally run with following Christ?
* How does your choice of running buddies affect you?
V Witnessing Activities (pick one or two)
V Discuss the following questions with your life group:
* How faithful are you in attending Life Church Sunday services? What impact does this have on the service and on our visitors?
* How punctual are you for Sunday service? What impact does this have on the service, our visitors, and on the people who serve on Sunday?
* Do you serve at Life Church or do you attend only as a "consumer Christian"?
* Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and spend a minute or two worshipping God. Then take another minute or two to ask God to speak to you about your partner(s) and wait quietly for him to speak to you. Share what God tells you with your partner.
V Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and take turns sharing a personal belief that you have. It doesn't have to be related to God or the Bible and it doesn't even have to be an important belief - just something you personally believe. You partner or partners should then probe your belief by asking the following questions (in the order that they appear):
* Question 1: What do you mean by that?
* Question 2: How did you come to believe that?
* Question 3: Have you ever considered . . . ?
V Divide into groups of 2 or 3 and use one of the following passages to explain salvation to your partner.
* Parable Of The Sower - Luke 8:4-15
* Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son - Luke 15
* Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10
* "For God so loved the world . . ." - John 2:23 - 3:21
* Jesus heals a man born blind - John 9:1 - 10:42
* Cornelius' Household - Acts 10:1 - 11:18
* Day Of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-47
* Paul in Pamphylia - Acts 13:13-52
* Paul's gospel - 1Cor 15:1-11
* Paul in Athens - Acts 17:16-34
* Rom 10