CenterPointe Christian Church
May 14, 2023
CenterPointe Christian Church is a community-focused church in Lexington, KY, that desires to help you FIND and FOLLOW Jesus. All ages and stages are welcome to join us in-person Sundays at 9:30 & 11:00 AM, or stream live online at 11 AM at centerpointechristian.online.church - Children's ministry is available for birth thru 5th Grade during both in-person services.
Locations & Times
CenterPointe Christian Church
865 Greendale Rd, Lexington, KY 40511, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
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Message Series: Solid Ground
Today's Message: The Rock of Persecution
Key Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
WE ARE NOT JUST A CHRISTIAN HOME;
WE ARE A CHRIST-CENTERED FAMILY.
Matthew 5:10-12
Prepare Your Family For Persecution
1. Expect It - 2 Timothy 3:10-12, John 15:18-20
2. Endure It - 1 Corinthians 4:12, Philippians 1:12-14
3. Embrace It - 1 Peter 4:12-13, 16
4. Respond To It - Romans 12:14, Matthew 5:44
Growth Group Questions
1. What spoke to you in the message on Sunday? What idea or thought captured your attention?
2. What does it mean to be a Christ-centered family compared to simply having a Christian home? How does being Christ-centered affect the way we live and make decisions?
3. Reflecting on the beatitudes mentioned in Matthew 5:10-12, why do you think Jesus said that those persecuted for righteousness sake are blessed? How does persecution relate to our faith?
4. How have Christians faced persecution in the past and present? Where do you see the persecution of Christians taking place in America today? Are you ready to stand on Solid Ground if persecution hits your home?
5. In what ways have you personally experienced or witnessed persecution or opposition because of your faith? How did you respond to those situations?
6. How can we prepare ourselves and our families for persecution? What practical steps can we take to strengthen our faith and endurance in the face of opposition?
7. What can we learn from the disciples who were persecuted for their faith?
8. How can we remain Christ-centered in a world increasingly hostile to our faith?
Today's Message: The Rock of Persecution
Key Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
WE ARE NOT JUST A CHRISTIAN HOME;
WE ARE A CHRIST-CENTERED FAMILY.
Matthew 5:10-12
Prepare Your Family For Persecution
1. Expect It - 2 Timothy 3:10-12, John 15:18-20
2. Endure It - 1 Corinthians 4:12, Philippians 1:12-14
3. Embrace It - 1 Peter 4:12-13, 16
4. Respond To It - Romans 12:14, Matthew 5:44
Growth Group Questions
1. What spoke to you in the message on Sunday? What idea or thought captured your attention?
2. What does it mean to be a Christ-centered family compared to simply having a Christian home? How does being Christ-centered affect the way we live and make decisions?
3. Reflecting on the beatitudes mentioned in Matthew 5:10-12, why do you think Jesus said that those persecuted for righteousness sake are blessed? How does persecution relate to our faith?
4. How have Christians faced persecution in the past and present? Where do you see the persecution of Christians taking place in America today? Are you ready to stand on Solid Ground if persecution hits your home?
5. In what ways have you personally experienced or witnessed persecution or opposition because of your faith? How did you respond to those situations?
6. How can we prepare ourselves and our families for persecution? What practical steps can we take to strengthen our faith and endurance in the face of opposition?
7. What can we learn from the disciples who were persecuted for their faith?
8. How can we remain Christ-centered in a world increasingly hostile to our faith?
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