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Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North episodes

  • Prayer: How to Throw a Mountain
    1. Why do I pray? Because no prayer = no FRUIT . (Mk 11:12-16)

  • Why do I pray? Because Jesus says it's PRIORITY . (Mk 11:17-19)

  • How do I pray?
  • REMEMBER God's history. (Mk 11:20-21)

  • RECOGNIZE prayer is about God. (Mk 11:22)

  • RAISE your expectations. (Mk 11:23)

  • RECEIVE the answer by Faith. (Mk 11:24)

  • RECONCILE with people who need forgiveness. (Mk 11:25)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 11:12-25

    As a group, explain why Jesus cursed the fig tree.

    1. What does it mean to pray "according to God's will". How does that empower your prayer? What is NOT "praying according to God's will"? (give an example)
       
    2. Share ways you/we can all make prayer more of a priority in our own lives.
       
    3. Is your church a "house of prayer"? How can you improve the prayer priority at your church?

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for one another. Take turns seeing who can throw their mountain the furthest!

    39 min
  • "Triumphal" Entry: Arrival of the King

    What Kind of King is this?


    1. SOVEREIGN King: Trust Him to keep his WORD. (Mk 11:1-6)


  • MISUNDERSTOOD King: Don't expect what He's not OFFERING. (Mk 11:7-11)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 11:1-11

    1. Describe, in your own words, what the "Triumphal Entry" was all about. Why did Jesus ride in on a donkey? What did that signify?
       
    2. What was the crowd expecting from Jesus? How do you think it affected their attitude towards Him when He didn't overthrow Rome?
       
    3. What are some things people want "saved from" today? How do people react when Jesus doesn't give them what they want? How should that shape how believers pray?

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for one another:

    • Passionately
    • Persistently
    • Specifically 
    33 min
  • Salvation: Debunking the Myths

    Five Myths about Salvation that Jesus Debunked



    Myth #1 - People are GOOD . (Mk 10:17-18)

    Myth #2 - I am GOOD . (Mk 10:19-20)

    Myth #3 - REPENTANCE is optional. (Mk 10:21-22)

    Myth #4 - I can SAVE myself. (Mk 10:23-27)

    Myth #5 - It's not worth WORTH what you give up. (Mk 10:28-31)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 10:17-31

    1. Why did Jesus tell this man to sell all he has before becoming a follower? Is this a requirement for everyone to follow Jesus? Why or why not?
       
    2. What do you think most people (who aren't born again believers) are trusting to get them to heaven? Why do seemingly most unsaved people think they are "good"?
       
    3. Why do you think Jesus preached the OT Commandments to this man?
       
    4. Jesus said in Mark 10:23 it is difficult for "those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God". Why do you think that is? What does this say about our culture, where everyone has wealth, even the "poorest" in our society?

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for each other. 

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  • Servanthood: The Way to Greatness

    We would like some greatness, please... (Mk 10:35-37)


    Three shocking statements from Jesus about the path to true Greatness:


    1. SUFFERING isn't optional. (Mk 10:38-40)

    Philippians 3:10 - that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings,
    becoming like him in his death...

  • SERVING isn't optional. (Mk 10:41-44)

  • It's the path JESUS himself took. (Mk 10:45)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 10:32-45

    1. In your opinion, what makes someone "great"? How does Jesus' teaching impact your view of greatness?
       
    2. Why do you think suffering is a necessary component of the Christian life? How would you encourage a Christian friend who is enduring suffering?

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for each other to grow in a "servant of all" attitude.

    33 min
  • Let The Children Come: A Lesson On Child-like Faith

    Jesus and the Children (Mk 10:13-14)



    The Joshua Parallel (Mk 10:15)


    Child-Like Faith Is:
    Not trying to OVER-INTELLECTUALIZE the things of God.

    HUMBLING yourself.

    Taking God at His WORD.


    Jesus Blesses the Children (Mk 10:16)

    Guest Speaker - Levi Keller

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 10:13-16

    1. What is it about children and their faith that make them a prime example for Jesus to use when talking about the type of faith we must have to enter the Kingdom of God?
       
    2. Why don't adults have the same type of faith that as children do?
       
    3. What is an area or situation in your life in which you have not had a child-like faith?What attribute(s) of child-like faith can you grow in to improve in this area?

    Breakout Questions:
    Pray for childlike faith in your group!

    31 min
  • Marriage: God's Unchanging Plan

    Why God Hates Divorce, and Why You Should, Too


    1. Divorce is caused by SIN . (Mk 10:1-5)

  • Divorce destroys God's WORK . (Mk 10:6-9)

    • God's Plan for Marriage:

    1. Will never CHANGE . (Mk 10:6a)


  • Is for a MAN and a WOMAN . (Mk 10:6b)

  • Is turning TWO people into ONE person. (Mk 10:7-9)

  • Divorce leads to more SIN . (Mk 10:10-12)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 10:1-12

    1. Why did Jesus say divorce was caused by "hardness of heart" (Mk 10:5)? What does that say about how God views divorce?
       
    2. Read Deuteronomy 24:1-4. What is the actual command regarding divorce? Why did God make such a commandment?
       
    3. How would you respond to someone saying to you, "The Bible doesn't say marriage has to be between a man and a woman. If two gay people love each other, why shouldn't they get married?"

    Breakout Questions:
    Discuss how you can be a more godly spouse. Pray for strong marriages in your group!

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  • Sin: Serious Business

    Sin is Serious....


    1. ...because it can INFLUENCE others. (Mk 9:42)


  • ...because it can DESTROY you. (Mk 9:43-48)


  • ...because it can rob you of POWER . (Mk 9:49-50)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 9:42-50

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for one another!

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  • Unity: Whose Team Are You On?

    Why Shouldn't I Oppose Other Ministries?


    1. Because it's about Jesus' NAME , not yours. (Mk 9:38-39)


  • Because Jesus draws the LINE , not you. (Mk 9:40)


  • Because Jesus is the JUDGE , not you. (Mk 9:41)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 9:38-41

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for one another!

    39 min
  • Greatness: Last is First

    Greatness is Demonstrated in the Way I Treat Others


    1. Great people LIFT others, not themselves (Mk 9:33-34)


  • Great people SERVE others, not themselves (Mk 9:35)


  • Great people BLESS others, not themselves (Mk 9:36-37)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 9:30-37

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for one another!

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  • Help for your Unbelief

    The Way Faith Grows


    1. Q: WHERE does my faith grow?
    A: Off the MOUNTAIN TOP (Mk 9:14-15)

  • Q: WHEN does my faith grow?
    • A: In a difficult TRIAL (Mk 9:16-18)

  • Q: HOW does my faith grow?
    • A: By ASKING Jesus for HELP (Mk 9:19-27)

  • Q: WHY does my faith need to grow?
    • A: So I learn who to TRUST (Mk 9:28-29)

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    Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
    Read Mark 9:14-29

    Breakout Questions:

    Pray for one another!

    37 min

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