Grace Point Church

“UNLEASHED TO PEACE AND PATIENCE”

Series, “Unleash” - Message 5

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

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“UNLEASHED TO PEACE AND PATIENCE”

Series, “Unleash” - Message 5

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

INTERACTIVE MESSAGE NOTES/GROUP QUESTIONS (copy/paste into your browser):

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“UNLEASHED TO LOVE AND JOY”

Series, “Unleash” - Message 4

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

TWO MANIFESTATIONS OF GOD'S SPIRIT IN US

1. Love manifests: EXTREME LOVE

Extreme love is...

• Limitless

• Selfless

• Timeless

2. Joy manifests: SUSTAINED JOY

GROUP QUESTIONS

Galatians 5:22-23

What is something you don’t understand but you have had to learn to accept?

Describe as best you can the OMNI-presence of God (the fact that God is in all places and time, all the time).

How significant of a part does the Spirit play in the life of great people like JOB and PAUL (read Job 33:4, Acts 17:28, & Romans 8:11)?

Can you name the primary three workings and manifestation of the Holy Spirit?

WORKINGS of the Holy Spirit:

1) Baptized by the Holy Spirit – Acts 1:5; 11:16

2) Anointed by the Holy Spirit - task - Luke 4:18

3) Filled by the Holy Spirit - day to day - Ephesians 5:18

MANIFESTATIONS of the Holy Spirit

1) ASSURANCE of the Spirit – Romans 8:16

2) GIFTS of the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

3) FRUIT of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23

What is the difference between "extreme love" that only comes through an infusing the Spirit of God in us (read Romans 5:5), and "natural love" that is common everywhere?

Discuss the three marks of extreme love (LIMITLESS, SELFLESS, TIMELESS).

How is joy different than happiness?

Was Jesus happy about going to the cross (Matt 26:39)? Did Jesus lose his joy in going to the cross (Hebrews 12:2)?

“UNLEASHED TO LOVE AND JOY”

Series, “Unleash” - Message 4

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

TWO MANIFESTATIONS OF GOD'S SPIRIT IN US

1. Love manifests: EXTREME LOVE

Extreme love is...

• Limitless

• Selfless

• Timeless

2. Joy manifests: SUSTAINED JOY

GROUP QUESTIONS

Galatians 5:22-23

What is something you don’t understand but you have had to learn to accept?

Describe as best you can the OMNI-presence of God (the fact that God is in all places and time, all the time).

How significant of a part does the Spirit play in the life of great people like JOB and PAUL (read Job 33:4, Acts 17:28, & Romans 8:11)?

Can you name the primary three workings and manifestation of the Holy Spirit?

WORKINGS of the Holy Spirit:

1) Baptized by the Holy Spirit – Acts 1:5; 11:16

2) Anointed by the Holy Spirit - task - Luke 4:18

3) Filled by the Holy Spirit - day to day - Ephesians 5:18

MANIFESTATIONS of the Holy Spirit

1) ASSURANCE of the Spirit – Romans 8:16

2) GIFTS of the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

3) FRUIT of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23

What is the difference between "extreme love" that only comes through an infusing the Spirit of God in us (read Romans 5:5), and "natural love" that is common everywhere?

Discuss the three marks of extreme love (LIMITLESS, SELFLESS, TIMELESS).

How is joy different than happiness?

Was Jesus happy about going to the cross (Matt 26:39)? Did Jesus lose his joy in going to the cross (Hebrews 12:2)?

“WALKING IN THE SPIRIT”

Series, “Unleash” - Message 3

Brett Ferguson, GPC Deacon, Guest Speaker

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

1. Walking in the Flesh: allowing my thoughts, emotions, actions, and reactions to be controlled by my corrupt nature.

The Flesh is always:

• Defiant

• Deceptive

• Destructive

• Death

• Default

2. Walking in the Spirit: allowing my thoughts, emotions, actions, and reactions to be controlled by the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit is:

• Freeing

• Flourishing

Walking is war.

Four actions to help win the "War of Your Walk":

• Remember you are at war

• Blockade the flesh

• Resource the spirit

• Find your allies

GROUP QUESTIONS

Big Idea: The Holy Spirit is the biggest change agent in the world.

1. Talk about some failed new year's resolution. Ask your group about their craziest failed resolution over the years.

2. Do you agree with the description Paul gives of life lived in the flesh? How have you seen that lived out?

3. How would you describe a life lived "walking in the Spirit?"

4. Have you ever experienced that type of life? What was happening then?

5. Are you actively mindful of being at war with your flesh?

6. How can we win the war for our walk?

- Four Actions to Help Win the War of Your Walk:

(Remember you are in a war, Blockade the flesh, Resource the Spirit, Connect to allies)

“WALKING IN THE SPIRIT”

Series, “Unleash” - Message 3

Brett Ferguson, GPC Deacon, Guest Speaker

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

1. Walking in the Flesh: allowing my thoughts, emotions, actions, and reactions to be controlled by my corrupt nature.

The Flesh is always:

• Defiant

• Deceptive

• Destructive

• Death

• Default

2. Walking in the Spirit: allowing my thoughts, emotions, actions, and reactions to be controlled by the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit is:

• Freeing

• Flourishing

Walking is war.

Four actions to help win the "War of Your Walk":

• Remember you are at war

• Blockade the flesh

• Resource the spirit

• Find your allies

GROUP QUESTIONS

Big Idea: The Holy Spirit is the biggest change agent in the world.

1. Talk about some failed new year's resolution. Ask your group about their craziest failed resolution over the years.

2. Do you agree with the description Paul gives of life lived in the flesh? How have you seen that lived out?

3. How would you describe a life lived "walking in the Spirit?"

4. Have you ever experienced that type of life? What was happening then?

5. Are you actively mindful of being at war with your flesh?

6. How can we win the war for our walk?

- Four Actions to Help Win the War of Your Walk:

(Remember you are in a war, Blockade the flesh, Resource the Spirit, Connect to allies)

"Holy Who?"

Series, "Unleash," Message 2

January 9, 2022

Group Questions

Galatians 3:13-14

If you could ask God any one question about Himself, what would that question be?

How would you explain the TRINITY to a 7-8 year old? (the Triune God, three in one, Father, Son and Holy Spirit)

What is the dominate statement God is making in each person (Father = God FOR us, Son = God WITH us, the Holy spirit= God IN us)

Read Galatians 4:4-6. Identify and explain how the trinity is working in unison with one another.

What does it mean when Mike states that the Holy Spirit "catalyzes" God’s work in us? (Gal 3:2-3; John 3:5-6)

What is a spiritual rebirth? Have you ever been spiritually reborn? (NOTE: Leaders this is a great time to be sensitive to the Spirit in listening to your

people and even sharing the gospel to the point of giving someone in your group a chance to follow Christ)

How does God’s Spirit "continue" with us? (read Galatians 4:6-7 and consider the ways God’s spirit continues in us)

"Holy Who?"

Series, "Unleash," Message 2

January 9, 2022

Group Questions

Galatians 3:13-14

If you could ask God any one question about Himself, what would that question be?

How would you explain the TRINITY to a 7-8 year old? (the Triune God, three in one, Father, Son and Holy Spirit)

What is the dominate statement God is making in each person (Father = God FOR us, Son = God WITH us, the Holy spirit= God IN us)

Read Galatians 4:4-6. Identify and explain how the trinity is working in unison with one another.

What does it mean when Mike states that the Holy Spirit "catalyzes" God’s work in us? (Gal 3:2-3; John 3:5-6)

What is a spiritual rebirth? Have you ever been spiritually reborn? (NOTE: Leaders this is a great time to be sensitive to the Spirit in listening to your

people and even sharing the gospel to the point of giving someone in your group a chance to follow Christ)

How does God’s Spirit "continue" with us? (read Galatians 4:6-7 and consider the ways God’s spirit continues in us)

2022: TAKING INVENTORY

"Unleash" Series, Message 1

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

Psalm 139:23-24

3 Focal Points for God-sized Inventory

1. HEART: Search me, O God and know my heart… - v.23a

INVENTORY QUESTION #1

How has my heart deceived me in the past?

How much access have I given God to my heart/spirit?

2. HEAD: Try me and know my thoughts... - v. 23b

INVENTORY QUESTION #2

Where do I have stinking thinking?

How am I nurturing the mind of Christ in me?

3. HANDS: ...see if there be any grievous way in me… - v. 24

INVENTORY QUESTION #3

What am I doing in private that if it were none and in the open would bring shame on myself and those closest to me and is an offense to God?

What warning lights are going off but I am ignoring

INVENTORY QUESTION #4

What is the biggest decision before you in 2022?

How will I invite God’s spirit to Lead me?

2022: TAKING INVENTORY

"Unleash" Series, Message 1

Mike McDaniel, Lead Pastor

Psalm 139:23-24

3 Focal Points for God-sized Inventory

1. HEART: Search me, O God and know my heart… - v.23a

INVENTORY QUESTION #1

How has my heart deceived me in the past?

How much access have I given God to my heart/spirit?

2. HEAD: Try me and know my thoughts... - v. 23b

INVENTORY QUESTION #2

Where do I have stinking thinking?

How am I nurturing the mind of Christ in me?

3. HANDS: ...see if there be any grievous way in me… - v. 24

INVENTORY QUESTION #3

What am I doing in private that if it were none and in the open would bring shame on myself and those closest to me and is an offense to God?

What warning lights are going off but I am ignoring

INVENTORY QUESTION #4

What is the biggest decision before you in 2022?

How will I invite God’s spirit to Lead me?