GateWay Church of Visalia
Hurt
I Peter 4:1-11, 10/18/2020, Pastor Ed Kemp
Locations & Times
GateWay Church
1100 S Sowell St, Visalia, CA 93277, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Introduction
So What?!
4 Keys for using personal hurts for personal growth
KEY #1. FORGIVE THE OFFENDER
…arm yourselves also with the same purpose…for the will of God. Vs. 1&3
…arm yourselves also with the same purpose…for the will of God. Vs. 1&3
3 REASONS YOU NEED TO FORGIVE:
A. Because God has forgive you
B. Because you’ll need it in the future
C. Because you can’t heal until you forgive
A. Because God has forgive you
B. Because you’ll need it in the future
C. Because you can’t heal until you forgive
KEY #2. FOCUS ON THE HEALER NOT THE HURT
…live the rest of the time in the flesh…for the will of God. Vs. 2
…live the rest of the time in the flesh…for the will of God. Vs. 2
KEY #3. FACE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles Vs. 3
For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles Vs. 3
Key #4. FIND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
A. CONNECT WITH GOD
…therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Vs. 7
B. CONNECT WITH BELIEVERS
…keep fervent in your love for one another, Vs. 8a
C. CONNECT WITH NON-BELIEVERS
Be hospitable to one another without complaint. Vs. 9
D. CONNECT AS SERVANTS
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another… Vs. 10a
A. CONNECT WITH GOD
…therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Vs. 7
B. CONNECT WITH BELIEVERS
…keep fervent in your love for one another, Vs. 8a
C. CONNECT WITH NON-BELIEVERS
Be hospitable to one another without complaint. Vs. 9
D. CONNECT AS SERVANTS
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another… Vs. 10a
Hope in Troubled Times
I Peter 4:1-11, 10/18/2020, Pastor Ed Kemp
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: When you got to adulthood was there anything for which you had to forgive your parents?
Read: I Peter 4:1-11
4 Keys for using personal hurts for personal growth
KEY #1. FORGIVE THE OFFENDER …arm yourselves also with the same purpose…for the will of God. Vs. 1&3. Of the 3 reasons you need to forgive which one are you strongest in and in which are you needing improvement? A. Because God has forgiven you. B. Because you’ll need it in the future. C. Because you can’t heal until you forgive. Is there anything that you’re currently hanging onto that you need to forgive? Take some time to pray for each other.
KEY #2. FOCUS ON THE HEALER NOT THE HURT …live the rest of the time in the flesh…for the will of God. Vs. 2. Is there an unforgiveness, resentment or bitterness in your life from which God has healed you? Do you know any verses of scripture that command us to focus on God’s ability to change us? Look up: Isaiah 6:5-7, Galatians 5:1, Romans 7:25-8:1, Matthew 5:3-16.
KEY #3. FACE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles Vs. 3 The desire of the gentiles is the desire to be totally self-centered and do whatever you want to do that is sinful and unhealthy. Peter says to be Christ-like and righteous in your behavior toward God and others. What responsibilities do you find easy to accept and accomplish and which ones are more difficult to get excited about?
Key #4. FIND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS: CONNECT WITH GOD…therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Vs. 7. CONNECT WITH BELIEVERS…keep fervent in your love for one another,Vs. 8a. CONNECT WITH NON-BELIEVERS, Be hospitable to one another without complaint. Vs. 9. CONNECT AS SERVANTS, As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another… Vs. 10a
Again, in which are you strong and in which are you weakest?
Family time: I Peter 4:8 he says, Keep fervent in your love for one another… The word fervent means to stretch. Show your kids how helpful a rubber band can be as it stretches around some items to hold something together; a pony tail, a rolled up magazine or newspaper, crayons, etc. A stretchy ability to love people keeps them together in relationship.
I Peter 4:1-11, 10/18/2020, Pastor Ed Kemp
Prayer Requests:
Group Discussion: When you got to adulthood was there anything for which you had to forgive your parents?
Read: I Peter 4:1-11
4 Keys for using personal hurts for personal growth
KEY #1. FORGIVE THE OFFENDER …arm yourselves also with the same purpose…for the will of God. Vs. 1&3. Of the 3 reasons you need to forgive which one are you strongest in and in which are you needing improvement? A. Because God has forgiven you. B. Because you’ll need it in the future. C. Because you can’t heal until you forgive. Is there anything that you’re currently hanging onto that you need to forgive? Take some time to pray for each other.
KEY #2. FOCUS ON THE HEALER NOT THE HURT …live the rest of the time in the flesh…for the will of God. Vs. 2. Is there an unforgiveness, resentment or bitterness in your life from which God has healed you? Do you know any verses of scripture that command us to focus on God’s ability to change us? Look up: Isaiah 6:5-7, Galatians 5:1, Romans 7:25-8:1, Matthew 5:3-16.
KEY #3. FACE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles Vs. 3 The desire of the gentiles is the desire to be totally self-centered and do whatever you want to do that is sinful and unhealthy. Peter says to be Christ-like and righteous in your behavior toward God and others. What responsibilities do you find easy to accept and accomplish and which ones are more difficult to get excited about?
Key #4. FIND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS: CONNECT WITH GOD…therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Vs. 7. CONNECT WITH BELIEVERS…keep fervent in your love for one another,Vs. 8a. CONNECT WITH NON-BELIEVERS, Be hospitable to one another without complaint. Vs. 9. CONNECT AS SERVANTS, As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another… Vs. 10a
Again, in which are you strong and in which are you weakest?
Family time: I Peter 4:8 he says, Keep fervent in your love for one another… The word fervent means to stretch. Show your kids how helpful a rubber band can be as it stretches around some items to hold something together; a pony tail, a rolled up magazine or newspaper, crayons, etc. A stretchy ability to love people keeps them together in relationship.