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30 Sep

Mark 10:1-16 | The Way I Love

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Jesus Changes Everything | The Way I Love

Mark: What is Jesus changing in and through you?

Text: Mark 10:1-16

Today: Where and how do I stand?

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, & yourself.

  1. Some say it’s hateful to hold traditional views on marriage and family. Is it? Why or why not?
  2. If someone is unhappy in a marriage, is it cruel to tell them they should stay in it? What’s the benefit of staying together?
  3. How does the idea of “denying yourself” apply to family life?
  4. How do my beliefs as a Christian show themselves in my primary relationships?
  5. Where am I falling short in showing sacrificial love?
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23 Sep

Mark 10:32-52 | Narcissism

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Jesus Changes Everything | Narcissism

Mark: What is Jesus changing in and through you?

Text: Mark 10:32-52

Today: What about me?

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, and yourself.

  1. Is Orange County narcissistic? Why/why not? Give examples.
  2. In what ways is it ok to be “selfish?” How do we keep that balance?
  3. Why is serving important in following Jesus? How does it help us “see?”
  4. Who in my life can I serve better? What are ways I can serve better?
  5. How can I/my family serve both inside and outside the church?
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16 Sep

Mark 10:17-31 | Materialism

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Jesus Changes Everything | Materialism

Mark: What is Jesus changing in and through you?

Text: Mark 10:17-31

Today: What about stuff?

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, and yourself.

  1. How is Orange County (or the US in general) materialistic? Do I struggle with this?
  2. How can “blessings” from God become a distraction in life?
  3. What was the reason the rich young ruler walked away sad?
  4. Is God for or against wealth? How can a “rich” person be a Christian?
  5. How can I make sure the things I own don’t end up owning me?
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09 Sep

Grow Groups: What Compelling Looks Like

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What Compelling Looks Like

Today’s primary texts: Luke 14:23, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Know God

Find Freedom

Discover Purpose

Make a Difference

Talk about it: Questions to process with family, friends, and yourself.

  1. What are some things/people that you have been compelled by and why?
  2. What did Jesus do to compel others into the Kingdom of Heaven?
  3. How does Newport Mesa Church come alongside you and help you grow?
  4. How can you become a more “smelly” Christian?
  5. Why is it important to embrace our “smelliness” in our schools, workplace, and communities?
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02 Sep

Grow Groups: Isolation to Community

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Question: What do you think are the main reasons your family and friends struggle with isolation?

Today’s primary texts: Genesis 3, Luke 14:15-24

Participate in a Grow Group and help restore that which is broken.

Talk about it: Questions to process with family, friends, and yourself.

  1. What are the things in your life that most move you towards isolation and disconnection?
  2. What would you have done, had you been Adam or Eve in the garden? Why?
  3. How can Newport Mesa Church embody the Luke 14:15-24 passage?
  4. How does contributing to healthy communities (Grow Groups) help put our world back together again?
  5. Why are healthy communities so rare and what can be done to make them more common?
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26 Aug

Rest: Sabbath Living, part three

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Question: Am I weary? Do I carry heavy burdens?

Series Verse: Matthew 11:28-29

Todays Primary Texts: Hebrews 4:1-13

Sabbath is SALVATION.

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, and yourself.

  1. Am I weary? Do I carry heavy burdens? Do I need rest?
  2. Do I believe the promise of rest and salvation is for me? Why or why not?
  3. How does “disobedience” keep us from entering into God’s rest?
  4. How does God’s Word “guide” me into rest? Why is trust so important?
  5. How can practicing a day of rest model and teach others about salvation?
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19 Aug

Rest: Sabbath Living, part two

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Question: Am I weary? Do I carry heavy burdens?

Series Verse: Matthew 11:28-29

Todays Primary Texts: Isaiah 58 and Colossians 2:16-17

Sabbath is WORK.

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, and yourself.

  1. Am I weary? Do I carry heavy burdens? Do I need rest?
  2. How is the gift of Sabbath rest also a discipline to practice?
  3. What kinds of “activities” are acceptable practices on Sabbath?
  4. What kinds of results should disciplines produce in us? Is it true of me?
  5. What can I “do” to incorporate rest into my weekly rhythm?
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12 Aug

Rest: Sabbath Living, part one

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Question: Am I weary? Do I carry heavy burdens?

Series Verse: Matthew 11:28-29

Todays Primary Texts: Genesis 2:1-3 & Exodus 20:8-11

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, & yourself.

  1. Am I weary? Do I carry heavy burdens? Do I need rest?
  2. What are the biggest factors that keep me weary & burdened?
  3. What would a day without technology & social media look like for me?
  4.  When in my schedule could I be more intentional about resting?
  5. What would a day of rest look like for me? What helps my soul worship?
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05 Aug

Vision Sunday

by Christine Cummings
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What is God’s Vision for Your Life?

Jesus wants to rescue me so I can help rescue others!

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, & yourself.

  1. What is God’s vision for my life? What is God’s mission in this world?
  2. Why is “knowing” God the first step? How do I “know” God?
  3. How does my baggage prevent me from embracing God’s vision for me?
  4. What are the clues God gives to help me discover my purpose?
  5. How can God use me to make a difference in someone’s life?
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29 Jul

Mark 9:42-50 | Jesus Rescues

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Jesus Changes Everything | Jesus Rescues

Mark: What is Jesus changing in and through you?

Text: Mark 9:42-50

  • God LOVES KIds
  • Soul Care – the only way to be SOLD OUT to Jesus
  • God PRESERVES us for His Purposes
  • Be SALTY

TALK ABOUT IT: Questions to process with family, friends, and yourself.

  1. Do you have kids that God has placed in your life that He wants you to lead?  How are you doing with that?
  2. What are you doing to care for your soul?  Is there something, in your life, that needs to be cut off in order to be fully sold out to Jesus?
  3. When we fully commit to Christ, we become a living sacrifice.  What does that mean right now for you?
  4. Are you a salty person (not the old sea captain kind of salty!)?  How are you salt in the world right now OR how are you not being salty?
  5. What opportunities do you have to be salt in your home, workplace, neighborhood, or school?  Choose one to act on this week!
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