Lifehouse Messages

Can our limited thinking stop God from moving in our life?

God’s heart is to do wonderful and powerful miracles. We just need to take the limits off our thinking!

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Is God Really Limitless? 

Get Ready for a Miracle

Proverbs 11:24 MSG  

Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT

2 Kings 4:1-7 NLT 

2 Corinthians 9:8,10 NLT 

• Power of Community 

• Act on God’s Word　

• Limitless God　

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Connect Group Questions:

• How does generosity enlarge and expand our lives? 

• In what ways do you like to show generosity?

• God’s power and resources are limitless, but sometimes we can put limitations on Him. Do you have any area’s in your life where you feel your doubts, fear or thoughts limit you from trusting what God can do?

• Do you ever feel like you don’t have something to offer God? How can journaling help us to break off limitations? 

• Maybe you can share a journal that God spoke to you about and when acted on it, you saw God bring breakthrough.

• What encourages you from the story of the widow's oil?

• Are there areas of your life where you have lack? What do you want to bring to Jesus today?

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Why was Jesus resurrected? Through the events of Easter Sunday, we see that Jesus died for our sakes, so we could have a hope and a future & live a life in his presence. 

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What Happened on Resurrection Sunday?

The Joy of the Resurrection 

Romans 6:23 NLT  

Luke 24:1-7 NLT     

‭‭John‬ ‭19‬:‭38‬-‭42‬ NLT

1. Courageously Asked  

2. Surprisingly Risked 

3. Generously Gave

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Connect Group Questions:

• In Luke 23, how did the two criminals on the cross respond to Jesus? 

• What surprises you about Jesus' response to the criminals on the cross?

• How can we see the generosity of Jesus in this Message? (in his love, his serving, his forgiveness …)

• How does Jesus’ generosity inspire you to live?

• The crucifixion of Jesus was brutal, but how can we look at this moment and see the joy?

• What did Jesus achieve through his death on the cross?

• How has the death & resurrection of Jesus given you a new life? Share what this story mean for you personally

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Why did Jesus choose to die?

God wants to be close to us, but first he had to deal with the sin problem that separated us! Discover the power of Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross.

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Why Did Jesus Choose to Die? The Joy of the Cross

Luke 23:32-43 NLT

John 3:16 NIV

Hebrews 12:1-2 NLT

• Jesus died to be close with you

• Jesus died so we could persevere to live a life of purpose and joy.

• The Joy of the Cross

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Connect Group Questions:

• In Luke 23, how did the two criminals on the cross respond to Jesus? 

• What surprises you about Jesus' response to the criminals on the cross?

• How can we see the generosity of Jesus in this Message? (in his love, his serving, his forgiveness …)

• How does Jesus’ generosity inspire you to live?

• The crucifixion of Jesus was brutal, but how can we look at this moment and see the joy?

• What did Jesus achieve through his death on the cross?

• How has the death & resurrection of Jesus given you a new life? Share what this story mean for you personally

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Would Jesus share communion with me?

Discover how we can all experience the power and joy of communion! Jesus’ victory on the cross shared with us over a meal.

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Would Jesus eat with me?

Mark 14:12-26 NLT

Luke 22:14-15 NLT

Isaiah 53:5 NLT

1 Corinthians 11:25b-26 NLT

John 19:30 NLT

Luke 22:21 NLT

Revelation 3:20 NLT

• We Are Healed & Made Whole

• We Are Forgiven & Cleansed

• Celebrate the Finished Work of the Cross

• Would Jesus share communion with me?

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Connect Group Questions:

• What is Communion and why do we have this meal?

• Do you think Jesus would like to have a meal with you?

• When can we celebrate communion & does it matter what we use for the meal?

• How can we make communion a joyful celebration?

• Are there any things you feel that hold you back from joyfully taking part in Communion? • How has Jesus changed your life and what are you thankful for as you remember what Jesus did for you this Easter?

• As you reflect on communion and what Jesus has done, is there something you are trusting Jesus to do in your life now? (E.G. healing?)

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How can God use our generosity to impact our city? We believe this message will encourage you to bring your gifts to Jesus and see the big things He will do.

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Provision for the Vision

Matthew 2:1 ERV

Matthew 2:9-12 ERV

John 6:44 NLT

Colossians 1:16 TPT

Romans 12:6a NLT

Romans 12:8 NLT

Matthew 2:11 NLT

Matthew 6:19-21 NLT

1. It starts with Grace

2. Humble Uncomplicated Givers

3. Open Hearts & Open Hands

4. Accelerated God's Purpose

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Connect Group Questions:

- Who would you compare the wise men to today?

- How did the generosity of the wise men impact Jesus and his family?

- Giving should be simple, uncomplicated, and without ulterior motives. What does being an uncomplicated giver look like?

- How are our treasure and our hearts connected? (Matthew 6:19-21)

- How are worship and generosity linked?

- We are blessed so that we can be a blessing. How do you think we can be a part of building God’s Kingdom and impacting people?

- We may not all be able to give large amounts, but we all have something that we can joyfully sow into God’s Kingdom. Do you know anyone in your group who has the gift of giving? Do you feel like you have this gift? Use this as an opportunity to pray for and encourage one another.

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What happens when someone else's need, meets our generosity? We get the opportunity to be part of a miracle, with a front row seat to seeing Jesus changing lives. 

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What Happens When Need Meets Generosity?

"4 Men and a Household of Faith”

Mark 2:1-4 NIV  

Mark 2:10-12 NIV

2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT 

Romans 12:6a, 8b NIV

Mark 2:5 NIV 

Luke 5:17 NIV 

Matthew 9:8 NIV

Ephesians 2:10 MSG 

1. Generosity in Finance and Influence 

2. Generosity in Prayer and Care 

3. Generosity in Time and Skill 

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Connect Group Questions:

• When “need” meets “generosity”, it’s an opportunity for a miracle. How was the homeowner generous and how were the 4 friends generous?
• Have you seen God do miracles in your life or in the church when need and generosity came together?
• In what areas do you feel you have been given gifts and abilities to be generous?
• What kind of attitude are we encouraged to have when we give or serve? 
• How has serving in the Dream team encouraged and inspired you? How have you seen God use you in this team? 
• How would you encourage someone who wants to serve on a Dream Team?
• Is there anybody in your group now who is trusting for a miracle? Why don’t you take time to pray for them

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Can my giving have an impact? Jesus fed 5000+ with a boy's small offering.

Our generous living can have a miraculous impact, even through small acts of giving.

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Psalm 16:11 NIV

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures in your right hand.

John 6:5-13 NIV

When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” (6) He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. (7) Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” (8) Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, (9) “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” (10) Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). (11) Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. (12) When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” (13) So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

1) We all have something to give right now

2) Bring what we have to Jesus 

Matthew 25:40 NIV

And the King will say, “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!”

3) Be part of the Miracle 

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Connect Group Questions:

• What does it mean to be generous? Is it just about money?

• Is generosity about our hearts or is it about the amount we give? What do you think? What does the Bible encourage us?

• Do you sometimes feel like you don’t have something to give?  Share some challenges you find when it comes to being generous.

• When should we give? Is it something that we feel pressured to do by people or is God speaking to us?

• God can do a miracle with what we bring to Him. In what areas of your life are you trusting for a miracle? 

• What do you feel stirred to bring to God (is it your time, your treasures, your talents?)

• What are we trusting God to do in Lifehouse Church, in our City, in the world? How can we be part of the miracle?

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What would you do if Jesus visited you at home? 

Jesus is already close to us, but we're just 1 decision away from being even closer - and experiencing overflowing joy!

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What Would You Do if God Was in the Room? |  The Tale of 2 Hearts 

(Psalm 16:11 NIV) You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand”.

(Luke 7:36-39 AMP) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and He went into the Pharisee’s house [in the region of Galilee] and reclined at the table. (37) Now there was a woman in the city who was [known as] a sinner; and when she found out that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume; (38) and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began wetting His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and [respectfully] kissed His feet [as an act signifying both affection and submission] and anointed them with the perfume. (39) Now when [Simon] the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this Man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of woman this is who is touching Him, that she is a [notorious] sinner [an outcast, devoted to sin].”

(Luke 7:40-42 AMP)  Jesus, answering, said to the Pharisee, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Teacher, say it.” (41) “A certain moneylender had two debtors: one owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. (42) When they had no means of repaying [the debts], he freely forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?” 43 Simon answered, “The one, I take it, for whom he forgave more.” Jesus said to him, “You have decided correctly.”

(Luke 7:44-50 AMP) Then turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house [but you failed to extend to Me the usual courtesies shown to a guest]; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair [demonstrating her love]. (45) You gave Me no [welcoming] kiss, but from the moment I came in, she has not ceased to kiss My feet. (46) You did not [even] anoint My head with [ordinary] oil, but she has anointed My feet with [costly and rare] perfume. (47) Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48 Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” (49) Those who were reclining at the table with Him began saying among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” (50) Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith [in Me] has saved you; go in peace [free from the distress experienced because of sin].”

(Eph 3:12 NLT)  Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.

(Hebrews 10:19-25 MSG) So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood of his sacrifice, acting as our priest before God. The “curtain” into God’s presence is his body. So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out.

• Come Closer

• Power in His Presence

• Our Response - Joyful worship

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Connect Group Questions:

- What would you do if Jesus came to visit you?

- In Luke 7:36-39, we see Simon’s response to Jesus and the woman's response to Jesus. How are they different?

- How does Jesus treat Simon and how does Jesus treat the woman?

- This woman doesn’t let her past or the opinions of others stop her from coming closer to Jesus. What are some things you think stop you from coming closer to Jesus?

- What do you think is stopping Simon from coming closer to Jesus?

- In Luke 7:40-42, Jesus tells the story of the 2 debtors. What stands out for you in this parable? Why does Jesus share this parable?

- What was it like when you realized that God forgives our sins? Is this hard for you to understand forgiveness? Do you feel full of joy? How does practicing ‘clean heart’ help us every day?

- What should our response be to everything Jesus has done for us?

- Is there anything you are trusting Jesus for as you come closer to Him? Are you trusting for healing, breakthrough, His joy and peace?

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What do you think a mature Christian looks like?

David rejoiced in Gods presence, and yet some people looked down on his joy. But where Gods presence is, joy is!

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Don’t Look Down On Joy

(2 Samuel 6:16 NLT) But as the Ark of the LORD entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from her window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she was filled with contempt for him. 

• Closer to Jesus, Closer to Joy

(Psalm 16:11 NIV) You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

• Let Jesus Give You Joy

(2 Samuel 6:17-18 NLT) They brought the Ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the special tent David had prepared for it. And David sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings to the LORD. (18) When he had finished his sacrifices, David blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Heaven's Armies. 

(Hebrews 12:2b NLT) Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

(2 Samuel 6:19 NLT) Then he gave to every Israelite man and woman in the crowd a loaf of bread, a cake of dates, and a cake of raisins. Then all the people returned to their homes. 

(2 Samuel 6:20 NLT) When David returned home to bless his own family, Michal, the daughter of Saul, came out to meet him. She said in disgust, "How distinguished the king of Israel looked today, shamelessly exposing himself to the servant girls like any vulgar person might do!"

• Guard Your Joy

(2 Samuel 6:21-23 NLT) David retorted to Michal, "I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me above your father and all his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of the LORD, so I celebrate before the LORD. (22) Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, even to be humiliated in my own eyes! But those servant girls you mentioned will indeed think I am distinguished!" (23) So Michal, the daughter of Saul, remained childless throughout her entire life.

• More Joy, More Fruit

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Connect Group Questions

• What is the difference between happiness and joy?

• What was David’s response in God’s presence?

• What was Michal’s response and why do you think she felt/ acted this way?

• Do you think seriousness and heaviness are signs of maturity?

• What/Who is your source of joy?

• Is it possible to have joy in hard times? Do you have a story to share about having joy in a hard time?

• How do we keep our joy even when others around us are judging or discouraging us?

• How can we be people who create an atmosphere of joy in our work life, our families, our Dream Teams etc? Share some ideas, practical examples or things you do in your life.

• What does our life look like when we have God’s joy in it?

• How can we choose joy?

• We can’t help but overflow with joy when we think of all that God has done for us -what is something that you are thankful / joyful about right now?

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In this message Ps Monty talks about how God makes your relationships better.

(1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT) Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud (5) or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. (6) It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. (7) Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

(Matthew 1:18-19 NLT) This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. (19) Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.

(Matthew 1:20-21 NLT) As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. (21) And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

(Matthew 1:24-25 NLT) When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. (25) But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.

(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NLT) Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. (10) If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. (11) Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? (12) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

Question Suggestions:

• How did God guide Joseph and Mary?
• How has journaling guided you in your relationships? 
• What area of your relationship are you asking for God’s wisdom in? Do you find it easy to listen to godly wisdom or do you find worldly wisdom distracting or confusing?
• What is a scripture that has encouraged you to have healthy relationships (with family, friends, single or married, kids)
• What does a relationship centered around Jesus look like?
• When we hear a Word from God, we should put it into practice/ action? What are you putting in action right now? Is there something you want to put into action?
• Have you experienced hurt in the past? How can clean heart help you and your relationships to flourish and be joyful?

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