Grace Pointe Plainfield Sermons

GP Plainfield - 02.01.26 - UnStoppable


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This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Ephesians 6:17.Key Verses

  • Ephesians 6:17
  • John 3:16
  • Titus 1:2
  • Philippians 3:18-19
  • James 1:12
  • Pastor Jared mentions that when our minds wander, they tend to go in a negative direction like a 'toilet bowl' rather than staying neutral. Can you relate to this? What are some common negative thought patterns you find yourself falling into?
  • How does the idea that 'if the devil can't corrupt you, he'll distract you' resonate with your own spiritual experience? What are the biggest distractions that pull you away from focusing on your salvation?
  • The Roman soldiers became vulnerable when they removed their armor and lost focus, thinking they were safe. In what areas of your spiritual life do you sometimes let your guard down?
  • What does it mean practically to 'wrap your head around the reality of salvation' in your daily life? How can we keep this truth at the forefront of our minds?
  • How does understanding that your salvation is secure (not something you have to earn) change the way you approach challenges, failures, or uncertainties in life?
  • The helmet of salvation serves as a signal of hope to others who are 'lost on the battlefield.' How can your confidence in salvation become a beacon of hope for people around you who don't know Christ?
  • The sermon mentioned that we should 'meditate our utmost revenge' on the sin that holds us captive. What does it look like to hate sin while still showing grace to ourselves when we fail?
  • The helmet of salvation protects our minds from the enemy's attacks of distraction and negative thinking
  • Our salvation provides unshakeable purpose and security - it's not a risky hope but a guaranteed promise from God who never lies
  • When we're focused on salvation, we can hate sin for what it really is - something that holds us back from who God created us to be
  • Christians wearing the helmet of salvation serve as signals of hope for others who are lost and searching for direction
  • One day Jesus will exchange our helmet of salvation for the crown of life as we enter into eternal glory with Him

QuestionsLife ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been letting worry, negative thinking, or distraction dominate your thoughts. Each time you catch your mind going there, intentionally redirect it to the truth of your salvation - that you are secure in Christ, loved unconditionally, and have an eternal hope that cannot be taken away. Consider writing down John 3:16 or another verse about salvation and reading it whenever you need to 'put your helmet back on.'Key Takeaways------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online More Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

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