CrossWinds Church - Spirit Lake Campus
1 Corinthians 9:19-27 - Embrace Change For The Gospel
With the prices at the gas pump hitting record highs, lawnmowers being outlawed in California, and empty store shelves while hundreds of container ships float off the California coast, the last thing we want is more change. The church feels like it is the one place that should be safe from change. As we turn to 1 Corinthians 9, we find the Bible telling us we must change. Join us as we learn how we must change for the sake of the gospel.
Locations & Times
CrossWinds Church | Spirit Lake, IA
2805 Erie Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, USA
Thursday 8:15 AM
Thursday 11:00 AM
1. We are tirelessly focused on reaching people with Jesus, willing to leave the 99 for the 1.
6. We change and give up what we like for the sake of others. We are known as a church that embraces change.
2. We have made space for new people to serve and lead.
1. Why was Paul effective at sharing Jesus?
A. He had the right _____.
B. He had a compelling ______.
C. He had a good _____.
D. He was willing to sacrifice almost anything to better communicate the good news of Jesus.
2. I must be willing to deny my _________ to effectively share the gospel.
A. Paul __________ Jewish culture to reach the Jews.
B. Paul __________ the Gentile culture to reach the Gentiles.
C. Paul __________ the weak to reach the weak.
3. I must be willing to exercise ___-______ to effectively share the gospel.
1. Review the message. What was new that you didn’t know?
2. Why are self-denial and self-discipline essential to reaching people with Jesus? If those qualities are missing in a church, why will that church become ineffective at reaching their community?
3. What preferences do churches hold onto that end up hindering them from reaching the lost? What non-biblical preferences do you have that hold you back from reaching those around you who need Jesus?
4. In Acts 16:1-3, we see Timothy willing to undergo the pain of circumcision to become more effective at sharing the gospel with the Jews. What changes have been made at CrossWinds, to help the church better reach modern culture, that were painful for you? How does Timothy’s willingness to undergo the pain of circumcision for the sake of evangelism give you a better perspective on painful changes made for the sake of evangelism at CrossWinds?
5. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul describes the level of self-discipline needed to reach the lost. Reaching the lost takes as much discipline and intentionality as an Olympic athlete competing in a race. Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. What are the similarities between evangelism and athletics according to these verses? How does this realization help you better share the gospel?
6. Read Philippians 2:1-11. What does Jesus’ willingness to humble himself and give up his rights to save us teach us about what it will take for us to reach our community? What other lessons can we learn from these verses about change and giving up our rights to reach others with the gospel?
2. Why are self-denial and self-discipline essential to reaching people with Jesus? If those qualities are missing in a church, why will that church become ineffective at reaching their community?
3. What preferences do churches hold onto that end up hindering them from reaching the lost? What non-biblical preferences do you have that hold you back from reaching those around you who need Jesus?
4. In Acts 16:1-3, we see Timothy willing to undergo the pain of circumcision to become more effective at sharing the gospel with the Jews. What changes have been made at CrossWinds, to help the church better reach modern culture, that were painful for you? How does Timothy’s willingness to undergo the pain of circumcision for the sake of evangelism give you a better perspective on painful changes made for the sake of evangelism at CrossWinds?
5. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul describes the level of self-discipline needed to reach the lost. Reaching the lost takes as much discipline and intentionality as an Olympic athlete competing in a race. Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. What are the similarities between evangelism and athletics according to these verses? How does this realization help you better share the gospel?
6. Read Philippians 2:1-11. What does Jesus’ willingness to humble himself and give up his rights to save us teach us about what it will take for us to reach our community? What other lessons can we learn from these verses about change and giving up our rights to reach others with the gospel?