Ps Andrew Cavanagh.

"We have lots of options about how we view Jesus. This Christmas focus on Jesus as the embodiment of love and take that love to all those with whom you come in contact."

Sermon Application:Who will you see over the Christmas period? How will you demonstrate God's love to them?

Discussion Questions:Which aspect of Christ is generally your focus? Why that aspect?Which aspect do you focus on the least?What can you do to improve your awareness of that aspect?Watch at: https://youtu.be/z_TinVAkYYg File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/12/11/05/41/30/e0545d40-0802-4b29-a15d-63c56befcd18/What%20do%20you%20want%20for%20Christmas.pdf

Discover Church #7 - Caleb Nicholes. At Discover Church we face outward in order to serve our community. God has given our church a new name for a new season and in this series, we will DISCOVER our future church with its refocused vision and renewed cultural values.

Sermon ApplicationApply Gods Word through prayer and action.a) Pray through 1 Corinthians 9:1923b) Do - Ask an unchurched friend what they think about Christian Churches, Bible, Jesus or similar.Discussion QuestionsAnswer with friends, family or as a Life Group in order to Grow Together.1. How is being a Christian in modern Australia similar to being a missionary in a foreign land?2. What is Gospel Contextualization and how does influence sharing the Gospel in Casey-Frankston?(Tip: Review the Gospel-Context graphic)3. Each choose an unchurched friend and explain the best way you could present the Gospel to them based on their personal values and concerns.(Tip: Reflect on the 3 profiles in the sermon - Josh, Surjit, Mia)Watch at: https://youtu.be/Ma2ruekABZU File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/11/27/22/39/26/6532140c-7ff7-4eb4-918d-e8e2ab68b704/A%20Blessing%20to%20Casey%20&%20Frankston.pdf

Discover Church #6 - Caleb Nicholes.At Discover Church we highly value outsiders. God has given our church a new name for a new season and in this series, we will DISCOVER our future church with its refocused vision and renewed cultural values.

Sermon Application Apply Gods Word through prayer and action.

a) Pray Spend time praying for an unchurched person that needs Jesus.

b) Do - Write down the exact words you would say if the opportunity arose to share the Gospel winsomely and relevantly with the person you prayed for.

Discussion Questions Answer with friends, family or as a Life Group in order to Grow Together.

1. Consider the average Unchurched person who lives in Casey- Frankston. What do you think their thinking, beliefs, and dreams are? What do you think their lifestyle, priorities and problems are like?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 14:2225. How have you/life group/church created obstacles for the unchurched to meet Jesus? How have you/life group/church enabled unchurched or new people the best chance possible to meet Jesus?

3. Each share about one unchurched person in your life who needs Jesus. (Pray for their salvation together)Watch at: https://youtu.be/SJsQYSIw2eI File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/11/19/23/26/07/45339847-15dd-4761-a956-357999306735/A%20Home%20For%20The%20Unchurched.pdf

Discover Church #5 - Caleb Nicholes. At Discover Church we grow and mature together. God has given our church a new name for a new season and in this series, we will DISCOVER our future church with its refocused vision and renewed cultural values.

Sermon ApplicationApply Gods Word through prayer and action.

a) Using the diagram - Name your stage of spiritual formation.

b) Pray - Ask God to clarify your next step of spiritual formation.

Discussion QuestionsAnswer with friends, family or as a Life Group in order to Grow Together.

1. Why are spiritual growth and church community (growing together) inseparable for serious Christians?

2. What did you learn from the Spiritual formation stages diagram? (Before answering the Discussion Leader could provide a review of the diagram in light of the sermon).

3. Using the diagram, name your stage of spiritual formation and define a clear next step for your spiritual growth. (Pray for each others next steps)Watch at: https://youtu.be/dj24OSTXy_o File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/11/14/22/33/10/d5e068ff-471a-4542-815d-2af049274cd5/A%20Hub%20of%20Spiritual%20Formation.pdf

Discover Church #4 - Caleb Nicholes - At Discover Church we participate together in church life. God has given our church a new name for a new season and in this series, we will DISCOVER our future church with its refocused vision and renewed cultural values.

Sermon ApplicationApply Gods Word through prayer and action.

a) Pray: Read Philemon and meditate on verse 6 and 17-18.

b) Do: Consider and take action on your partnership with Discover church in 4 key practices Life Group, Team involvement, Giving, Inviting friends.

Discussion QuestionsAnswer with friends, family or as a Life Group in order to Grow Together.

1. Why do Christians default to church attendance as their measure for following Jesus rather than involvement with the church family and partnership in the Gospel mission?

2. Read Acts 2:42-47. Compare this description of the early church to your experience (past/present) of church. Note both positive experiences and opportunities for improvement.

3. Share personally How do you intend to better partner in the Discover Church family through each of the 4 practices: Life Group, Team involvement, Giving generously and Inviting friends?Watch at: https://youtu.be/ieUGWPrEMgA File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/11/09/17/55/50/96017a98-c49d-4930-9f25-e02ed89c6ca2/A%20Family%20with%20Deep%20friendships.pdf

Discover Church #3 - Caleb Nicholes -Discover Church is united by the Good News about Jesus.God has given our church a new name for a new season and in this series, we will DISCOVER our future church with its refocused vision and renewed cultural values.

Sermon Application

Apply Gods Word through prayer and action.a) Pray: Read Eph 2:8-9 in 3 different versions and meditate on your salvation by grace not works.b) Do: Intentionally show grace to someone this week who does not deserve it.

Discussion Questions

Answer with friends, family or as a Life Group in order to Grow Together.1. What is the Gospel as explained by the Cradle, Cross and Crown?2. Read Eph 2:8-9 in 3 different versions. Where do we get caught on works, performance, effort, merit and miss the free gift of Gods grace?3. How could the Gospel be more at the centre of your life? (following pray for each others growth in the gospel)Watch at: https://youtu.be/Adhg0Ph-_X0 File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/11/01/23/14/06/cd01cae3-ea6b-45e6-aac3-86b8ae71db63/A%20Gospel%20Centred%20Community.pdf

Discover Church removes obstacles so that people can find Jesus. God has given our church a new name for a new season and in this series, we will DISCOVER our future church with its refocused vision and renewed cultural values.

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Apply Gods Word through prayer and action.

a) Meditate on 2 Corinthians 3:18 - are you currently transforming into Jesus or conforming to something else?

b) List obstacles (religious or rebellious, pride or apathy) that prevent you from knowing Jesus more.

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Answer with friends, family or as a Life Group in order to Grow Together.

1. Retell a time when your heart was transformed by Jesus (maybe it was a dramatic Damascus Road encounter or a painful desert experience)

2. Like Saul how can our misplaced zeal actually create obstacles to Jesus? (consider children, visiting seeker at church or unchurched family/friends)

3. Review the Transform-Conform table: Each share are you currently transforming or conforming? (following, pray specifically for each others spiritual growth).TRANSFORM | CONFORMHeart is freed | Heart is shackledInner Life | Outer behaviourGrace | Performance ApprovalCommunity | IndividualismSpiritual Growth | Drift back to sin selfishness(obstacles to Jesusremoved)

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Discover Churchs primary focus is to love God and love people. God has given our church a new name for a new season and in this series, we will DISCOVER our future church with its refocused vision and renewed cultural values.

Sermon ApplicationApply Gods Word through prayer and action.a) Meditate on Matthew 22:37-40b) Pray for a person who God is asking you to love unconditionally

Discussion QuestionsAnswer with friends, family or as a Life Group in order to Grow Together.1. What did you learn about Discover Church from the sermon?2. Study 1 John 4:7-12 together. How does this passage reveal our primary focus Love God and love people?3. Each share about a person who God is asking you to love unconditionally. It may through service at church, acts of love in family or by sharing Gospel with an unchurched friend. Pray for these people.Watch at: https://youtu.be/ujJYBWZnpAQ File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/10/15/22/28/06/45772d29-4325-447d-add2-e71156e83b15/A%20People%20Who%20Love%20God.pdf

Genesis 1:26-27 says Let Us make man like UsAnd God made man in His own likeness. In the likeness of God He made him. He made both male and female. What does it mean for humanity to be made in the image of God? Why did God make us in His image?How can we be mirrors that reflect Gods glory? Once again, Jesus is the perfect role model how to reflect the brightness of Gods glory.

Sermon Application: Read the Creation story in Genesis 1 2 with a view to discover something new.

Discussion Questions:

Have you ever tried to create something new? Share your experience.

What different ways can humanity reflect or mirror the glory of God on earth (2 Corinthians 3:18)?

What is one thing you can do this week to purposely reflect being made in Gods image?

Watch at: https://youtu.be/cNU9VqTws8I File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/10/09/02/17/14/ba1b99ce-c7a4-48d7-b9e6-4d7c6d349337/Made%20In%20The%20Image%20of.pdf

Seasons are a great metaphor depicting our journey with Christ. Different seasons come and go. They represent external things we cannot change; but they happen regardless of what we want, how we feel, when they occur or even how long they last. However, its what happens inside through the different seasons that matter. Or as John Maxwell puts it, Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.Watch at: https://youtu.be/LRrSjiYaXms File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/10/01/23/38/32/febf37f2-c5ce-4976-840f-9fda25ca6c42/SEASONS%20CHANGE%20-%20WHAT%20REMAINS.pdf