International Church of Barcelona

In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series in Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 8:9-15 on how life isn't fair.

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Reflection Questions

- Am I obsessed with fairness and retribution, or do I embrace and extend grace?
- Have I ever really enjoyed the eternal life I have in Christ, or have I wasted my time fixating on what others receive in this life?

Challenge

- When you are frustrated by unfairness, remind yourself of the undeserved grace of God and extend that grace to someone else who needs it!

Scripture

- Ecclesiastes 8:9-15
- Romans 3:10-12
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 6:23
- Romans 5:6-10

In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano continues our series on Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 on wisdom.

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Reflection Question

- What area of your character needs to grow?
- Are you living only for what is ‘under the sun’?

Challenge

- Stop playing the part, BE the part!
- Choose to grow in wisdom!

Scripture

- Ecclesiastes 7:1-5
- Proverbs 22:1
- Ecclesiastes 7:14

"Contentment is to live at peace, enjoying the life you have been given, satisfaction is to want nothing more." In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 5:18-6:9 on contentment.

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Reflection Questions

- Where have you been complaining and choosing to remain dissatisfied?
- How is God inviting you to trust and rely on Him?

Challenge

- Refuse to complain!
- Trust God, and practice gratitude!

Scripture

- Ecclesiastes 5:18
- Ecclesiastes 6:3
- Ecclesiastes 6:7
- Ecclesiastes 6:9
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- Hebrews 13:5
- Philippians 4:11-12
- Jeremiah 17:7
- Romans 10:11

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Preguntas de reflexiones

- ¿En qué áreas de tu vida te has estado quejando y has escogido quedarte insatisfecho?
- ¿Cómo te está invitando Dios a que confíes en Él y te apoyes en Él?

Reto

- ¡Niégate a quejarte!
- ¡Confía en Dios y se agradecido!

Escrituras

- Eclesiastés 5:18
- Ephesians 6:3, 7-9
- 1 Tesalonicenses 5:16-18
- Hebreos 13:5
- Filipenses 4:11-12
- Jeremías 17:7
- Romanos 10:11

Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 5:1-8 on what it means to fear God.

Focus Points

1) Watch where you are walking!
2) What what you say!
3) Fear God!

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Reflection Questions

- Where have you been resisting God, and how is He asking you to trust him?
- How have you been quick to speak? Where is He inviting you to listen?

Challenge

- Watch your steps and watch your words!

Scripture

- Ecclesiastes 5:1-8
- Ephesians 5:8
- James 1:19
- Proverbs 13:3
- Proverbs 16:32

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Preguntas de reflexiones

- ¿En qué áreas has estado resistiendo a Dios y cómo te está pidiendo que confíes en Él?
- ¿Cómo has sido rápido para hablar?¿De qué maneras te está invitando a que escuches?

Reto

- ¡Vigila por donde caminas, y lo que dices!

Escrituras

- Eclesiastés 5:1-7
- Ephesians 5:8
- Santiago 1:19
- Proverbios 13:3
- Proverbios 16:32

Join us for this week's message as guest speaker 'Kyle Bauer' shares from Revelation 1:12-18 on the great revelation.

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Reflection Questions

- Where are you?
- What do you need from Jesus?

Challenge

- Allow God to reveal Himself to you and meet your needs!

Scripture

- Revelation 1:1
- Revelation 1:12-18

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Preguntas de reflexiones

- ¿Cómo impacta mi relación con otros el tener una relación personal con Jesús?
- Si carezco de relaciones ¿qué pasos debería tomar para comenzar a hacer amistades y ser un amigo?

Reto

- ¡Conecta con alguien de manera significativa para profundizar vuestra relación!

Escrituras

- Génesis 2:18
- Eclesiastés 4:1-12

Join us for this week's message as Mark McKinstry continues our series Meaning Full: A Journey Through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 on relationships.

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Reflection Questions

- How does having a personal relationship with Jesus impact my relationships with others?
- If I lack relationship, what steps do I need to start taking to find a friend and be a friend?

Challenge

- Be a friend.
- Connect with someone in a meaningful way this week to go deeper in relationship.

Scripture

- Genesis 2:18
- Ecclesiastes 4:1-12
- Luke 4:18

Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series though Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 on seasons.

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Reflection Questions

- Where in your life have you been fighting to maintain control? How is God asking you to let go and trust Him?
- How is God trying to shape you right now?

Challenge

- Enjoy life!
- Stop trying to control God- rather look for the beauty of what He is doing, and allow Him to shape you!

Scripture

- Psalm 46:10
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
- John 16:33
- Acts 17:24-28