True Greatness
Introduction On Sunday Luke asked the question: “What is awesomeness? What is greatness?” How would you answer? Discuss in your group the following: Where is the world’s emphasis in the following areas? Eg: sport, fashion, business/career, media/social media, possessions (home, cars, etc), where we live? What do our friends say? So what is great, truly
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The Good News of the Gospel
1. Introduction. What does the word ‘gospel’ mean? What did it mean to the general public in the first century? Discuss George’s words…. To the Roman mind, the word “gospel” meant, joyful news of something important to be celebrated. This joyful news of something important to be celebrated usually had reference to the emperor –
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Being an Active Committed follower of Jesus Christ.
This week is the third in our series based on church@paravista’s mission statement: “To help people become active, committed followers of Jesus Christ” 1. Review. A. The first study was titled; ‘Being a Follower of Jesus Christ’ We become a follower of Jesus Christ when we come to know Him personally as we respond to
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Cross In My Pocket
I carry a cross in my pocket, A simple reminder to me That I am a Christian, No matter where I may be. This little cross isn’t magic, Nor is it a good luck charm. It isn’t meant to protect me From every physical harm. It’s not for identification For all the world to see.
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Committed Followers of Jesus Christ
How have you responded to receiving a gift that just blew you away, that you really valued or appreciated? Did it inspire you to repay the giver in some way, or pay it forward? Why or why not? It was suggested in the sermon that the greatest gift we have received is God’s grace. Do
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Being a Follower of Jesus Christ
Our Mission at church@paravista is: “To help people become active, committed followers of Jesus Christ”. This week we begin a series of three studies based on our mission, titled…. 1. Being a Follower of Jesus Christ. 2. What it means to be committed to Jesus. 3. What it means to be active in our life
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