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  • Unstoppable Authenticity.

    Intro / Review:

    Am I Using God, or is God Using Me?

    1. Am I using God...? (Acts 19:11-16)


    2. ...Or is God using me? (Acts 19:17-20)

      3. Four Truths You Must Embrace for True Repentance:

      • Repentance isn’t Partial.
      • Repentance isn’t Procrastinating.
      • Repentance is Pricey.
      • Repentance is Permanent.

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        Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
        Read Acts 19:11-20

        1. Why do you think God used the handkerchiefs and aprons of Paul to heal people?
           
        2. Why didn't the "exorcism" work for the sons of Sceva (Acts 19:13-16), even though they used the name of Jesus? What does this tell you about how the power of Jesus "works"?
           
        3. Do you think Satan can work miracles today? Discuss 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10. How do you know if a miracle is from God?
           
        4. Why is it better that God uses you, than you using God? 
           

        Breakout Questions:

        Have you ever tried to use God for your own selfish reasons? What got your attention that it wouldn’t work out how you want?
        Pray for one another.
         

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      • Unstoppable Witness - Part 2

        Intro / Review:

        Witnessing for Christ: 3 Things You Should Never Assume:

        1. Don't assume Religious people are saved. (Acts 19:1-7)

          2. Review:

        2. 1 Cor 3:16
        3. 1 Cor 6:19
        4. Rom 8:9

          5. 5 Clear Evidences for Biblical Transformation:

          1. You have a new love for God's Word. (1 Pet 2:2)

          2. You have a new awareness of right and wrong. (Heb 5:13-14)

          3. You have a new desire to be like Jesus Christ. (Rom 8:29)

          4. You have a new desire to proclaim Christ to others. (Col 1:28-29 | Acts 1:8)

          5. You have a new love for other Christians. (1 John 3:14)

            1. Don't assume you can win Everybody. (Acts 19:8-9)


            2. Don't assume you can see All God is doing through you. (Acts 19:10)

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              Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
              Read Acts 19:1-10

              1. What questions did Paul ask in Acts 19:2-3? What do you think prompted him to ask those questions?

              2. Do you think these disciples (Acts 19:1-7) were saved before Paul ministered to them? Why or why not?

              3. How do you know if you received the Holy Spirit? How can you tell if another person has received the Holy Spirit?

              4. What are the evidences that someone is hardening their heart (Acts 19:9)? How did Paul respond? How should WE respond?

              Breakout Questions:

              Discuss:               Have you held any of the assumptions discussed in the message (religious
              people are saved, you can convince anyone into the kingdom, you know all that
              God is doing through you)?

              Pray: To become a Spirit-powered, God-glorifying witness. 

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            3. Unstoppable Fellowship.

              Intro / Review:

              Because we are ALL a Work in Progress:

              1. Accept others' convictions. (Acts 18:18-23)


              2. Assist those who need to grow. (Acts 18:24-26)

                3. Three Myths About Confrontation

                1. I must confront everything
                2. Confrontation is not loving
                3. Confrontation equals judging

                  4. Three Tips for Confronting

                  1. Do it informed
                  2. Do it privately
                  3. Do it biblicly
                    1. Always be teachable. (Acts 18:27-28)

                      2. Are You Teachable? (Mark YES or NO for each statement below)

                      1. I am aware of my weaknesses
                      2. I am not afraid to seek help
                      3. I try to learn from criticism
                      4. I admit when I am wrong
                      5. I am aware I don't know everything
                      6. I am always looking to learn new things
                      7. I invite others to give me feedback

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                        Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                        Read Acts 18:18-28

                        1. Was Paul right or wrong to take a vow (Acts 18:18), in your opinion? Do you think it's appropriate for Christians to take vows today?

                        2. What is the right approach to handling someone teaching error (Acts 18:26)?

                        3. Do you think Apollos was saved before his encounter with Priscilla and Aquila? Support your answer.

                        4. What does this passage teach about when it is appropriate to confront someone? 

                        Breakout Questions:
                        Pray for one another.

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                      8. Unstoppable Over Burnout.

                        Review / Intro:


                        • What is burnout?

                        • What causes the stress?

                        • What are the signs?

                        • Why does it happen to some people and not others?

                        • How can I keep it from happening to me?

                          • 1 Corinthians 2:3 - And I was with you in weakness and
                          in fear and much trembling...

                          Am I Preventing Burnout in My Own Life?

                          1. Am I nurturing the Relationships God has brought into my life? (Acts 18:1-6)

                          2. Am I recognizing how God is Working in my life? (Acts 18:7-8)

                          3. Am I personally Seeking God? (Acts 18:9-11)

                          4. Am I Trusting God with what I can't control? (Acts 18:12-17)

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                            Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                            Read Acts 18:1-17

                            1. Have you ever felt burnout, or felt like you were close? Describe how that felt. What did you do?

                            2. How do we know Paul was experiencing burnout in this part of his ministry? (Hint: Acts 18:9)

                            3. How do healthy relationships prevent burnout?

                            4. How do God's commands and promises bring encouragement? (See Psalm 119:35)

                            Breakout Questions:

                            Go around the group (or breakout group), take turns answering the 4 sermon point questions with a YES or NO. 

                            1. Am I Nurturing the Relationships God Has Brought Into My Life? (Acts 18:1-6)
                            2. Am I Recognizing How God is Working in My Life? (Acts 18:7-8)
                            3. Am I Personally Seeking God? (Acts 18:9-11)
                            4. Am I Trusting God with What I Can’t Control? (Acts 18:12-17)

                            Do you feel on the way to burnout? How can you use these principles to prevent burnout in your own life?

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                          5. Heaven
                            The Eternal State
                            Review
                            1. When do believers go there? Immediately! (Philippians 1:23 | 2 Corinthians 5:8)

                            2. What’s so great about heaven? Everything! (Revelation 21:1-8)

                              1. Everything is New. (Rev 21:1-2,5)

                              2. Everything is in God's perfect Presence. (Rev 21:3,7)

                              3. Everything that Hurts is gone. (Rev 21:4)

                              4. Everything Satisfies. (Rev 21:6)


                              5. What's the Alternative? (Rev 21:8)

                                6. Matthew 25:46 | Luke 16:24


                              6. How do we Get there? (John 14:1-6)

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                                Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                Read Revelation 21:1-8

                                1. Prior to this study, what was your idea of heaven? What have you learned? Why are there so many weird ideas about heaven?

                                2. Some people have said, "Heaven sounds boring." Agree or disagree? How would you respond to this statement?

                                3. C.S. Lewis said "The gates to hell are locked on the inside." What does that mean? Agree or disagree?

                                4. What are you looking forward to the most about heaven?

                                Breakout Questions:
                                Pray for one another.

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                              7. 2nd Advent
                                The King is Coming!
                                Review
                                1. What's Next on God's calendar?

                                  1. Revelation 2-3

                                  2. Revelation 3:10

                                    • The Return of Jesus Christ is Promised (Acts 1:11)

                                    • The Return of Jesus Christ is Imminent (Luke 12:40 | 1 Thessalonians 5:2 | Revelation 16:15)

                                    • What happens when Jesus Returns? (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17)

                                      1. Jesus will come with the saints in heaven. (1 Thes 4:14-15)

                                      2. Jesus will gather His church. (1 Thes 4:16-17)

                                        3. John 14:2-3 | Philippians 3:20-21

                                      3. Jesus will judge the world. (Revelation 6-20)
                                        1. What do we Do with the truth that Christ is returning? (Matthew 24:36-49)

                                          1. Word to the Wise: Work and Watch! (Matt 24:46-47)

                                          2. Word to the Wicked: Be Warned! (Matt 24:48-50)

                                            3. Matthew 26:29 - I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

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                                            Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                            Read                                             1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 and Matthew 24:36-49

                                            1.  From this message, what new information did you learn about the return of Christ?

                                            2. How often do you think about the return of Jesus Christ? How does knowing Christ will return affect you?

                                            3. What aspects of Christ's return do you believe every Christian should agree upon? Why? What aspects do you think we don’t need to agree on? Why?

                                            4. What Biblical evidence is there for the rapture to take place before the Tribulation? 

                                            Breakout Questions:
                                            Pray for one another.

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                                          3. Christ
                                            The Fulfillment of the Law.
                                            Jeremiah 31:31-34
                                            1. Who is Jesus?

                                              1. Jesus is the Christ.

                                                • Seed of woman that would crush Satan (Genesis 3:15)

                                                • King and priest like Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:15 / Psalm 110:4 / Genesis 14:18-20)

                                                • Prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15)

                                                • Descendent of David on the throne forever (2 Samuel 7)

                                                • Suffering servant (Isaiah 53)

                                                  • John 5:39 - You search the Scriptures bc you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.

                                                  1. Jesus is God.

                                                    2. Review: John 1:1 | Zechariah 12:10 | Acts 20:28


                                                    1. What did Jesus do for me?

                                                      2. Review: Leviticus 16


                                                    2. What should I do about Jesus?

                                                      • Admit you are a sinner.

                                                      • Believe Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead for you.

                                                      • Confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

                                                      • Daily follow Jesus Christ.

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                                                        Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                        Read Jeremiah 31:31-34

                                                        1. What does "Christ" mean? Why is this word associated with Jesus?

                                                        2. Read Jeremiah 31:31-34. What are the differences between the Old Covenant and the
                                                          New Covenant?

                                                        3. List a few examples of Old Testament prophecies about Jesus. Why are the OT
                                                          prophecies important?

                                                        4. Why was it necessary for Christ to suffer, die, and resurrect for my sins? Why didn't He
                                                          just say, "I forgive you."?

                                                        Breakout Questions:

                                                        Have you understood Who Jesus is and what He calls us to? Have you been an active, growing follower of Jesus? Do you feel equipped to be able to tell someone else about Jesus?

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                                                      • Law
                                                        Revealing God's Standard and Man's Need
                                                        Review:
                                                        1. What is the Law?

                                                          2. Compilation of Decrees and Statutes given to Israel through Moses.


                                                          1. The Law made Israel Distinct.

                                                            2. Review: Psalm 147:19-20

                                                          2. The Law reflected Israel's God.

                                                          3. The Law was for Israel's Good.

                                                            4. Review: Deuteronomy 6:24

                                                          4. The Law provided Atonement for sin.

                                                          5. The Law propared the world for Christ.

                                                          6. What was the Purpose of the Law?

                                                            7. The purpose of the Law was to clearly Explain and Expose human Sinfulness, in order to create desperation for Mercy and Grace.

                                                            Review: Galatians 3:19, 22, 23 | Romans 7:7

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                                                            Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                            Read and review the 10 Commandments

                                                            1. How does God's Law reveal His character? What about His character does the Law reveal?

                                                            2. If God already made a covenant with Abraham, why did He make one with Moses/Israel?

                                                            3. What is the purpose of the Old Testament Law?

                                                            4. How would you respond to someone who says, "You have to obey the 10 Commandments if you want to be saved."?

                                                            Breakout Questions:

                                                            Pray for HBC and other Gospel-centered churches going into Easter weekend. 

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                                                          7. Abraham
                                                            The Birth of a Nation
                                                            Genesis 12-25
                                                            1. Who is Abraham?


                                                            2. What is a Covenant ?


                                                            3. What is the Covenant God made with Abraham?

                                                              4. Review: Genesis 12:1-3 | Genesis 13:14-16

                                                              1. Land

                                                              2. Descendants

                                                              3. Blessing

                                                                4. Review: Genesis 15:12-21

                                                              4. What do we Learn from Abraham?

                                                                5. Review: Romans 4:3 --> Genesis 15:6

                                                                Review: Matthew 26:28 | John 3:36

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                                                                Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                                Review Genesis 12-25

                                                                1. Why is Abraham such an important Old Testament character? What three promises did God make to him?

                                                                2. How were people saved in the Old Testament times, before Jesus came?

                                                                3. Define "faith". How did Abraham display faith? How does your life display you have faith

                                                                4. How would you respond to a struggling Christian saying, "I have faith, I just don't have a lot of faith."?

                                                                Breakout Questions:
                                                                Pray for one another.

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                                                              5. Tower of Babel
                                                                Population Dispersion (Genesis 11:1-9)
                                                                • Man Proposes (Gen 11:1-4)

                                                                • God Disposes (Gen 11:5-8)

                                                                • Note from Moses (Gen 11:9)

                                                                  1. What's Wrong with building a tower?


                                                                  2. What did God Do about it?


                                                                  3. What Resulted from God's intervention?


                                                                  4. What did we Learn at Babel?

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                                                                    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
                                                                    Read Genesis 11:1-9

                                                                    1. What was man’s plan in Gen 11:3-4? Why was this plan wrong/sinful?

                                                                    2. Why did God command man to fill the earth (Gen 9:1, 7)? Why is having all mankind together "under one roof" a bad idea?

                                                                    3. In verse 6, God said, "...nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them". What does that mean? How did God separate them? How was the dispersion beneficial for man?

                                                                    Breakout Questions:
                                                                    Pray for one another's needs.

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