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GP Plainfield - 11.02.25 - Acts, Week 4
This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Acts 3:1-10.
# Key Verses
Acts 3:1-10
Acts 3:16
Questions
The lame man had been sitting at the Beautiful Gate dailyfor years. What does this tell us about his mindset and expectations? How might we sometimes settle for 'sitting outside the gate' in our spiritual lives?
Peter said 'I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you.' What does this reveal about the source of true power and healing? How can we apply this principle in our own lives?
The sermon mentioned that sin makes us 'look at the ground'and avoid eye contact. How does shame from our past mistakes keep us from authentic relationships with God and others?
Why do you think Jesus walked by this man multiple timesbefore healing him through Peter and John? What does this teach us about God's timing?
The man immediately began 'walking and leaping and praising God.' How should restoration in our lives lead to visible change and worship?
Peter made direct eye contact with the beggar and said 'lookat us.' Why is this significant, and how can we practice truly 'seeing' people who are hurting around us?
The sermon described humanity as designed to be 'kings andqueens of creation.' How does sin prevent us from fulfilling our intended purpose, and how does restoration through Christ change this?
What are some 'scraps' that people in our culture settle forinstead of seeking true restoration through Jesus? How can we help others see they're worth more than these temporary fixes?
Life Application
This week, identify one person in your life who seems to be'sitting on the mat' - struggling with discouragement, addiction, broken relationships, or feeling distant from God. Make intentional eye contact with them, ask how they're really doing, and be prepared to listen. Look for an opportunity to share how Jesus has brought restoration to your own life, and offer to pray with them or invite them to take a step toward healing through Christ.
Key Takeaways
We are all born with the spiritual dysfunction of sin,making us unable to fulfill our intended purpose without divine intervention
Like the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, we often settle for'scraps' and sit outside God's presence instead of entering into relationship with Him
True restoration comes only through the name and power ofJesus Christ - no human effort or good works can heal our spiritual condition
Jesus has the authority as the 'author of life' to completely restore us to our intended function as image-bearers of God
Once restored, we are called to help others up by making eyecontact with hurting people and offering them the hope of Jesus
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us onlineMore 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.us
Facebook: / 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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By Grace PointeThis sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Acts 3:1-10.
# Key Verses
Acts 3:1-10
Acts 3:16
Questions
The lame man had been sitting at the Beautiful Gate dailyfor years. What does this tell us about his mindset and expectations? How might we sometimes settle for 'sitting outside the gate' in our spiritual lives?
Peter said 'I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you.' What does this reveal about the source of true power and healing? How can we apply this principle in our own lives?
The sermon mentioned that sin makes us 'look at the ground'and avoid eye contact. How does shame from our past mistakes keep us from authentic relationships with God and others?
Why do you think Jesus walked by this man multiple timesbefore healing him through Peter and John? What does this teach us about God's timing?
The man immediately began 'walking and leaping and praising God.' How should restoration in our lives lead to visible change and worship?
Peter made direct eye contact with the beggar and said 'lookat us.' Why is this significant, and how can we practice truly 'seeing' people who are hurting around us?
The sermon described humanity as designed to be 'kings andqueens of creation.' How does sin prevent us from fulfilling our intended purpose, and how does restoration through Christ change this?
What are some 'scraps' that people in our culture settle forinstead of seeking true restoration through Jesus? How can we help others see they're worth more than these temporary fixes?
Life Application
This week, identify one person in your life who seems to be'sitting on the mat' - struggling with discouragement, addiction, broken relationships, or feeling distant from God. Make intentional eye contact with them, ask how they're really doing, and be prepared to listen. Look for an opportunity to share how Jesus has brought restoration to your own life, and offer to pray with them or invite them to take a step toward healing through Christ.
Key Takeaways
We are all born with the spiritual dysfunction of sin,making us unable to fulfill our intended purpose without divine intervention
Like the lame man at the Beautiful Gate, we often settle for'scraps' and sit outside God's presence instead of entering into relationship with Him
True restoration comes only through the name and power ofJesus Christ - no human effort or good works can heal our spiritual condition
Jesus has the authority as the 'author of life' to completely restore us to our intended function as image-bearers of God
Once restored, we are called to help others up by making eyecontact with hurting people and offering them the hope of Jesus
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us onlineMore 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.us
Facebook: / 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