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What does honourable leadership look like? This week we look at how Jesus redefined leadership.

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Redefining Leadership -  Lead Like Jesus

1 Timothy 3:1 (NLT)

Matthew 20:20-28 (NLT)

1 Peter 5:2-3 (NLT)

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• Leadership Redefined: Service and Sacrifice

• Let Go Of Past Disappointments

• Servant Leadership - Like Jesus

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Connect Group Questions:

• How is the world's view of leadership different from Jesus' example?

• Is it a good thing to desire leadership? Can we all be leaders?

• Have you seen some good or bad examples of leadership? What can you learn or imitate from these examples?

• In what area do you feel God speaking to you about growing in a leadership role and what do you think is your next step?

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Who deserves honour? We can show people how valuable they are by the way we serve them

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Who Deserves Honour? | Honoured to Serve

Romans 12:10 ESV

John 13:1-17 NLT

Matthew 23:11-12 TP

Philippians 2:3- 0 NIV

Romans 5:8 NIV

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• We Serve from a Place of Value

• Follow Jesus’ Example

• Honour Restores and Builds

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Connect Group Questions:

• How is the biblical view of honour different to the world's view?

• What about Jesus’ heart to serve and honour in John 13:17 impacts you?

• How can we have the same mindsets in our relationship as Christ? (Philippians 2:5-9)

• What are some ways we can show people honour in the way we serve them? Let’s share some practical examples

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How can we share the good news about Jesus? This message of eternal hope is too good to keep to ourselves.

Be inspired by how your story can be a witness to others.

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Why are we still here? | Earthly life with eternal purpose

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2 Peter 3:8-9 CEV

Ecclesiastes 3:11a AMP

Acts 17:16-34 NLT

3 John 1:4 TPT

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 NLT

Philippians 4:1 NLT

Matthew 6:20 NLT

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• We all long for an eternal purpose

• Lost people are Gods priority

• The greatest treasure is people

• Joy, reward & purpose as we reach others for Jesus

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Connect Group Questions:

• Does God desire everyone to be with him in heaven? What does the Bible say?

• How does God want to use us in His plan to share the hope for eternity? What does this look like practically?

• Who helped you on your journey to know Jesus?

• What are some of the challenges you face when it comes to sharing about Jesus? What are some victories you have had and how can we grow?

• Pray together as a group for those who you are trusting for salvation.

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How can we live a life that counts? | Living Life with an Eternal View

Did you know that what we do in this life on earth impacts our eternity? How can we live with eternity in mind and make this life count?

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Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT

Matthew 25:14-28 NLT

Ephesians 2:10 NIV

Matthew 6:19-21 ESV

Philippians 3:14 NIV

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People who live with Eternity in mind:

• Know that God has good works for them 

• Lay up treasures in heaven

• Are planted in God's House

• Live for the Father’s approval, Not Man’s 

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Connect Group Questions:

• In the parable of the 3 servants, why did the master entrust them with different amounts of money?

• Even though the servant with 2 bags and 5 bags got different amounts, they both received the same reward, promotion, affirmation and celebration. How does this encourage you?

• What has God given you to steward that will have an impact in eternity?

• How does living with eternity in mind shape your views on:

    Relationships?

    Money?

    Talents? 

    Church?

    Time?

    Trials and challenges?

    Work?

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Hope For Eternity - Heavenly Hope for Earthly Suffering

What is eternity like? Will there be judgement or rewards? God's heart for us to be saved. Tune in and be encouraged.

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Luke 16:19-26 NLT 

John 3:16 ESV

1 Timothy 2:3-4 NLT

1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT

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• God’s Heart: Everyone in Heaven

• Heaven: Better than the Best We Could Possibly Imagine!

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Connect Group Questions:

- When you think of heaven, what do you imagine?

- What are you looking forward to in Heaven?

-  Is it God’s heart for all to go to heaven?

- In light of eternity, what should we build our lives on? How can we do  that practically? What is “sinking sand”? (Matthew 7:24-27)

- How does a perspective of living with eternity in mind help us to endure trials and suffering?

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What Happens After We Die? | Living Shaped by Eternity

What happens to us after we die? Is there a way we can be sure that we will go to heaven?

We have good news to share this week, because of Jesus we can have a secure hope for eternity.

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John 3:16 NLT

Luke 23:32-42 NLT

Matthew 27:41, 44 NIV

Romans 6:23 NLT

Revelation 7:16-17 NLT

2 Corinthians 5:6-8 NLT

1 Corinthians 15:52-55 NLT

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• Heaven is paradise

• The moment we die we are with Jesus

• We get Resurrected Bodies

• Eternity Shapes Today

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Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT

Luke 23:32-43 NLT

Revelation 21:4 NLT

Luke 10:20 NLT

John 3:16 NLT

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• God Has Prepared "Eternity" for Us

• You Can Receive "Eternal Life" Through Jesus

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Connect Group Questions:

- In Luke 23, what were the 2 different responses of the criminals to Jesus?

- Is death something we should fear as Christians?

- What can we look forward to in eternity?

- How can we have assurance that we will spend eternity with Jesus?

- How does thinking about Heaven change your perspective on how you want to live your life?

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Other helpful Bluebook studies on Eternity:

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/living-for-eternity/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/heaven/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/what-happens-when-people-die/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/the-process-of-judgement/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/assurance-of-salvation/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/judgement-of-rewards/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/resurrection-of-believers/

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How Big is God?

Did you know that the same God who created the universe knows you by name?

Join us for the start of a new series "Closer to Eternity" - where we looking at the biblical truth about eternity, heaven and why that matters for us all today.

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Genesis 1:1-5 NLT

Genesis 1:14-18 NLT 

Genesis 15:5 NLT

Psalm 19:1-2 NLT

Psalm 8:3-4 NLT 

Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT

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1) God Created Everything

2) The Universe is Big, but our God is Bigger

3) God is so Big, Yet He Still Loves Us

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Connect Group Questions:

- What does Ecclesiastes 3:11 say about Eternity? What does it mean that eternity is in our hearts?

- God is eternal. What does this mean? Take a look at these verses? (Isaiah 40:28, Heb 13:8, Romans 1:20-21)

- All of creation points to a Creator. How do we find out more about who we are and why we are here? Read Col 1:16.

- Mankind is the pinnacle of God’s creation. What makes humans unique from all other creation? See James 1:18

- How does Psalm 8:3-4 encourage you personally? 

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Other helpful Bluebook studies on Eternity:

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/living-for-eternity/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/heaven/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/what-happens-when-people-die/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/the-process-of-judgement/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/assurance-of-salvation/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/judgement-of-rewards/

https://bluebook.mylifehouse.com/resurrection-of-believers/

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Praise is a Weapon | This is not your fight, it’s Gods!

Did you know praise is a powerful weapon? As we trust in God He gives us great victory. Don't miss out on the last message in our our "Closer to Praise" series.

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2 Chronicles  20:3-24 NASB20

Ephesians 6:10-12 NLT

John 10:10 ERV

Psalms 8:2 ERV

Romans 8:31b NLT

Romans 8:37 NLT

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• One of our most powerful weapons in this battle is PRAISE!

• Praise silences and disarms the enemy!

• Praise brings us into REST!

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Connect Group Questions:

• John 10:10 tells us who the real enemy is. Have you ever felt like the enemy was attacking you? How does Romans 8:31b encourage you?

• How can praise be a weapon against the enemy?

• In Acts 4:29, what was the disciples' response when they faced persecution? What was the outcome?

• In what areas do you face a battle and what is a scripture you can use to praise God with in this circumstance?

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Could you find reasons praise God in hard times? Join us as we see how our praise bring breakthrough and blessing to our lives and those around us!

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What do we do When Life Gets Hard? | Praise in the Hard Times

Acts 16:23-34 NIV

Praise is a Choice

Praise Releases Miracles

Praise Impacts People Around Us

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Connect Group Questions:

- Being a Christian doesn’t mean we won’t face hard times. What is your first response in challenging times? What are some faith filled ways we can choose to respond?

- Paul & Silas’ reaction in a hardship must have been such a shock to the other prisoners. How can our response in hard times be an encouragement or witness to unbelievers?

- What are some worship songs that have strengthened and encouraged you?

- Are there some breakthroughs you are trusting for? What can you thank God for as you trust in Him?

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Are you waiting for an answer to prayer? How can we stay full of faith and hope while we wait? Why don't you join us as we look at how praise positions us for breakthrough.

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Positioned to Receive: Praising in the waiting

Joshua 6:2-20 NLT

2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT

• Praise in the wait

• Praise positions you to receive

• Grumbling gets you out of position

• Receive through Jesus

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Connect Group Questions:

• In times of waiting and uncertainty it can be hard to praise God. How can we come back to praise in challenging times?

• Are there answers to prayer you are waiting for? (Healing, salvation for family, a spouse, a child, a job?)

• What is a promise from God in His Word that is encouraging you as you wait?

• How does praise get us in the right position to receive from God?

• What encourages you personally from the story in Joshua 6?

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