StoneBridge Community Church
DEC 28/29
Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche
Locations & Times
StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
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https://stonebridgesimi.com/resources/online-givingThe Text in Context
"'God so loved the world' was just plain shocking! By world, John’s Jewish readers would have immediately thought, Gentiles. Also, John often uses the word to refer to sinful people who were hostile toward Christ and eventually crucified Him... John wants us to understand that God’s love goes beyond the Jews to Gentiles from 'every tribe and tongue and people and nation' (Rev. 5:9). And, His love extends even to those who..." To read more, click link.
https://tinyurl.com/4vxpu8j9The History of New Year's Resolutions
Babylonians? Romans? Protestant reformers? Who knew?
https://tinyurl.com/ysfyz5zr1. Resolutions relate to our hardwired...
sense of right and wrong.
2. Resolutions reflect a need to compensate for...
feelings of remorse, shame, and guilt.
3. What we desire is...
a fresh start.
4. What we need is...
a Savior.
5. Salvation is God's...
resolution solution.
6. We are...
saved.
7. We are being...
saved.
8. Saved for a...
purpose.
Next Steps
1. If you haven't already, memorize John 3:16-17.
2. Prayerfully consider whether a New Years resolution is best for you at this time. If not, how can you meaningfully begin the new year?
3. Prayerfully consider whether your Christian faith has influenced your sense of purpose in life and whether you're currently living into God's purpose for your life, well?
1. If you haven't already, memorize John 3:16-17.
2. Prayerfully consider whether a New Years resolution is best for you at this time. If not, how can you meaningfully begin the new year?
3. Prayerfully consider whether your Christian faith has influenced your sense of purpose in life and whether you're currently living into God's purpose for your life, well?
Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions
1. In this weekend's sermon, what did you agree/disagree with? Why? Was there anything that caught your attention that you wanted to further discuss or wanted further clarification? If so, what?
2. Prior to hearing this weekend's sermon, were you going to make a New Years resolution? If you feel comfortable sharing, what was it? Do you still plan on making a resolution?
3. In the sermon, Pastor Jonathan mentioned "works righteousness". Are you familiar with the term? If so, how do you understand it? How does it relate to resolutions? How would you articulate a succinct response to "works righteousness" based on John 3:16-17?
4. V16 reminds us of the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus. Does the assurance of eternal life shape your perspective on the challenges and uncertainties of daily life? If so, how?
5. V17 emphasizes that Jesus came to save, not to condemn. How can this truth bring comfort to those who feel burdened by guilt or shame? How can we model and/or share this truth to those around us?
6. How has your Christian faith influenced your sense of purpose in life? Are you currently living into God's purpose for your life, well?
1. In this weekend's sermon, what did you agree/disagree with? Why? Was there anything that caught your attention that you wanted to further discuss or wanted further clarification? If so, what?
2. Prior to hearing this weekend's sermon, were you going to make a New Years resolution? If you feel comfortable sharing, what was it? Do you still plan on making a resolution?
3. In the sermon, Pastor Jonathan mentioned "works righteousness". Are you familiar with the term? If so, how do you understand it? How does it relate to resolutions? How would you articulate a succinct response to "works righteousness" based on John 3:16-17?
4. V16 reminds us of the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus. Does the assurance of eternal life shape your perspective on the challenges and uncertainties of daily life? If so, how?
5. V17 emphasizes that Jesus came to save, not to condemn. How can this truth bring comfort to those who feel burdened by guilt or shame? How can we model and/or share this truth to those around us?
6. How has your Christian faith influenced your sense of purpose in life? Are you currently living into God's purpose for your life, well?
Join Pastors Jon and Jonathan for three informal and informative sessions where you can meet others who are on a similar spiritual journey as yours; learn about StoneBridge’s core beliefs and values; ask and find answers to your questions; and if you choose, become a member of our church family. Click below to register.
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