The Heart of Ministry (Part 2)

Pastor Valerie Johnson - Sunday December 7, 2008

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* Notes
V Discussion Questions / Topics (based on the indicated scriptures)
V Scripture Reference - Mat 25:14-30 (last week)
* In the Parable of the Talents what do the talents represent?
* What did the Master expect the servants to do while he was away on his long journey? What does Jesus Christ expect us to do in his absence? What kind of changes do you have to make to put His agenda first?
* Compare the attitude of the first two servants to the third.
* Why do you think the third servant buried his talent? What are you doing with your talents? Have you let excuses keep you from doing what God expects? How?
* Contrast the Master's response to each of the three servants. What does His response suggest? Share how it makes you feel.
V Scripture Reference - Ezekiel 36:24-27
* Why does God tell the Israelites that He will give them a new heart?
* In what ways does God need to renew your heart?
V Scripture Reference - Luke 4:18-19
* Jesus publicly announces His ministry. How does this relate to us now?
* How does this apply to Life Church?
V Witnessing Activities (pick one or two)
* Life Church family, we are excited about 2009! Life Church is planning a BIG push to grow. We know that God is doing something amazing at LC  and wants us to share it. Our goal is to have 100 friends and visitors attend our Easter service. Reaching this goal depends on you. We are asking each member and friend of Life Church to bring 2 "unchurched" people to our Easter service. In order to get 2 people to attend, you may have to invite at least 4 or more people. We define unchurched as those who have not made a commitment to follow Christ or have no commitment to a local church. Please begin identifying and praying for the people that you are going to invite to our Easter Sunday service.