GCF Eugene

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November 16, 2021Fear Not
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Discussion Questions
What are you more afraid of: snakes, spiders, or heights?

What do you think are the most common fears that people you know have?

Read Matthew 14:24-26. Why were the disciples so afraid? What fears do you think they had in these verses?

What fears have you had recently?

How do you normally respond to fear? (ex: avoidance, obsession, self-medication, etc.)

In what ways does faith in Jesus combat fear? What should a Christian do when afraid? How does following Jesus change how we react to fear?

What “next steps” do you need to make based off our discussion on fear today?
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49min
November 08, 2021 Redeeming Failure
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Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
Big Idea: My biggest sins are not bigger than God’s grace.
1. You are not what you’ve done.
2. Failure is not final.
3. Grace gives me a new way to live.
4. Move beyond failure by forgiving yourself.

1. Share an embarrassing moment with the group.
2. How does failure effect our view of God and ourselves?
3. What do you think about the fact that so many biblical characters were failures?
4. What failures have you experienced in your life?
5. Read 2 Corinthians 2:17-19. What does it mean to be a “new creation?” How might these verses change how we view our failures?
6. How does accepting God’s forgiveness help us move past our failures?
7. Steve asked the question, “Are you harder on yourself than Jesus is?” How would you answer that question?
8. What actions do you need to take based off our discussion on failure today?
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39min
November 01, 2021 Worried to Death
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Big Idea: Worry suffocates faith.
1. Practice Relaxed Concern.
2. Pray, Pray, and Pray.
3. Prioritize your life.
4. Practice Real-time Trust.Questions
Questions
1.What things do you often worry about? Where is your “worry level” on a 1-10 scale?
2.How does worry impact your life? How does it impact your faith?
3.Read Matthew 6:25-34. What truths stand out to you from this passage?
4.What does it mean to “practice relaxed concern” when we feel worried?
5.How can prayer combat worry?
6.What does worry reveal about our priorities? What priority shifts might be needed?
7.How can you practice “real-time trust” in God during times of worry?
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39min
October 25, 2021 Do It!
Guest Speaker: Agam Iheanyi-Igwe
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Text: Matthew 7:24-29
Big Idea: Practice God’s word; don’t just take it in
Outline:
1. Jesus is the word of God and God is transforming us to be like him
2. Spiritual transformation happens as we put God’s word to practice
3. Putting God’s word to practice is not easy. Some obstacles
Discussion Questions
1. When was the last time you changed your mind about something?
2. What are some “echo chambers” that simply confirm our own opinions?
3. Why is it often difficult to live out what we read in the Bible?
4. Read Matthew 7:24-29. Practically, what does it look like to build your life’s “house” on therock of God’s Word?
5. What are some ways that someone can foolishly build a life on “sand”?
6. How does intentionally desiring to live out God’s Word change how we read it?
7. In what ways can you live out and “do” God’s Words this week?
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41min
October 18, 2021 Just Do It
Big Idea: Get a firm grip on God’s Word.1. How to get a grip on your Bible:
Hear
Read
Study
Memorize
Meditate
2. I must submit to God’s Word.
Group Questions
1.In what area(s) of your life do you feel fatigued?
2.If you read The Bible, what approach/method do you take to reading it?
3.Of the five ways to get a “grip” on the Bible (hear, read, study, memorize, meditate) which is the easiest or most natural for you? Which one is most difficult? Why?
4.Read James 1:19-28. What truths stand out to you from this passage?
5.Why is it important to be a “doer of the word” by living out God’s Word? Why isn’t just reading and understanding enough?
6.How should reading the Bible effect our lives?
7.What are some ways you can live out God’s Word this week?
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37min
October 11, 2021 The Origin of the Bible
1. The Bible is the word of God penned by man to be understood by a group of people to communicate a specific message.
2. Important Concepts
A. Revelation: God revealed himself in nature and directly through Scripture.
B. Inspiration: Every word of the Bible came from God.
C. Canonization: There are 66 books in the bible.
C. Transmission: Thousands of hand copied manuscripts of the Bible exist.
3. Courageously align your life to God’s Word.
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41min
October 04, 2021 Authority of Scripture
Sunday 10/3/2021
SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:16 NIV
OUTLINE
1. Inspired: Every word in the Bible came from God.
2. Inerrancy: God’s Word is 100% truth.
3. Authority: I will trust and obey God’s Word.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Are you much of a reader? Have you read any good books recently?
2. What do you think keeps people from reading or engaging with The Bible?
3. What sets The Bible apart from other books (even other inspirational books)?
4. Of the 3 biblical aspects that Pastor Steve talked about (inspired, inerrant, & authority), which do you think is the most attacked in our culture today?
5. As you feel comfortable: share what struggles you have with reading or understanding The Bible? What might it look like to live with The Bible as your final authority? How could you engage with God’s Word more deeply this week?
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45min
September 27, 2021 Get Committed
Sunday 9/26/2021
Scripture: John 13:1-17 NIV
Outline
Big Idea: Don’t throw in the towel, pick up your towel.
1. Heart: Love the people you serve.
2. Head: Change your thinking to humility.
3. Hands: Take action.
4. Habit: Make serving a part of your lifestyle.
Discussion Questions
1. Where is your emotional energy at right now on a scale of 1-10?
2. What are some difficulties that tempt you to “throw in the towel?”
3. What does how we spend our time reveal about our priorities?
4. Have you had an experience where serving others impacted your life?
5. When it comes to serving others, why is love better than duty?
6. What role does humility play in serving?
7. What’s the difference between viewing serving as an activity vs seeing it as a lifestyle?
8. What actions can you take this week to serve others?
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32min
September 21, 2021Purposeful Community
Discussion Questions:
Where is your emotional energy at right now on a scale of 1-10?

What are some difficulties that tempt you to “throw in the towel?”

What does how we spend our time reveal about our priorities?

Have you had an experience where serving others impacted your life?

When it comes to serving others, why is love better than duty?

What role does humility play in serving?

What’s the difference between viewing serving as an activity vs seeing it as a lifestyle?

What actions can you take this week to serve others?
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44min
September 13, 2021The Messiah's House
1. Jesus is the Son of God.
2. Construction of the church is inevitable.
3. Jesus’ construction project is invincible.
Action: Pray for the church.
Stick with the Gospel.
Sermon Questions!
Would you consider yourself a more trusting or more skeptical person?

What (or who) do you think people in our culture today would say Jesus was/is?

How would you describe Jesus in one sentence?

Was there anything Pastor Steve said about the church that stood out to you?

How would you respond to the statement, “I love Jesus, but don’t need church.”

Is the church important to you? If so, why?

What do you think stands in the way of people connecting with the church?

How have the people/ministries of the church impacted your life?

What is one way you can trust Jesus’ promises this week?
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41min

FAQs about GCF Eugene:

How many episodes does GCF Eugene have?

The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.