GCG Questions for Sermon on 02/09/14

1. How are you doing with your struggle with pride? Be open and honest.

2. How are you doing with your struggle with envy? Are you being “content in all circumstances”? Be open and honest.

3. Have you ever had to rebuke another believer? What was the outcome? Share.

4. Are there people in your life in which confrontation is needed? Are you being held back by fear? What are you (would you) be afraid of? Why?

5. How can your group pray for you this week? Share.


Household Worship Guide – 02/02/14

Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)

  • The Names of God: Jehovah-Mekaddishkem
  • Meaning: The Lord who Sanctifies
  • Exodus 31:12, 13; I Peter 1:15, 16; Hebrews 13:21; 1Thessalonians 5:23, 24

Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)

  • Reformed Baptist Church of Riverside, Riverside CA –Website

Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)

  • Country: Russia
  • Population:143,000,000
  • Unreached People Groups: 88
  • Religion: Orthodox 64{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9},Evangelical 1{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
  • Click here for information about Russia and the missionaries in that country.

Give us this day our daily bread

Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)

Pray For One Another (James 5:16)

  • Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.

Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)

  • Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
  • Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier

Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)

  • Local: Hemet & San Jacinto Council Member -Bonnie Wright, Scott Miller
  • State: Attorney General – Kamala Harris
  • Nation: Vice President & Secretary of State – Joe Biden, John Kerry

Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)

lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).

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Worship through Song

Sunday Worship Set 

All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.

 

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Preparing for the Lords Day

Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: Galatians 5:26-6:5

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Catechism  Instruction of Gods Word

Doctrinal Standards WSC #5 & 6

  • Q. Are there more Gods than one?
  • A. There is but one only, the Living and True God.
  • Q. How many persons are there in the one God?
  • A. Three persons are in the one God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one God, the same in substance and equal in power and glory.

Memory Verse(s)

  • “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20, ESV).

Scripture

  • Study Passage: Matthew 28:16-20
  • Support Passages: Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Deuteronomy 32:39; Isaiah 43:10; Ephesians 1:3–14; Acts 2:37-41, 8:14-17; Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7; Ephesians 4:4-6;
  • Bible Story: Matthew 3: The Baptism of Jesus testifies to the Trinity.

Thoughts

  • There is one God in three persons. Each person of the trinity is separate from the other two but fully and equally God.
  • The word trinity is not found in the Bible but the early church fathers developed the term to easily explain the concept.
  • There are many illustrations that try to explain but don’t completely and fully explain the trinity. Norman Geisler best explains it using the mathematical formula of
  • 1 X 1 X 1 = 1.
  • Each person of the trinity has distinctive roles. This is not an exhaustive list but a simple example. The Father has predestined believers to salvation, Christ has redeemed believers through His death, and the Holy Spirit is our guarantee of salvation. Refer to (Ephesians 1:3–14).

Discussion Questions

  • What is the trinity?
  • How does the baptism of Jesus display the trinity?
  • What is a good illustration to explain the trinity?
  • Is one part of the trinity more powerful then another?
  • How do the different persons of the trinity work together for our good?
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GCG Questions for Sermon on 02/02/14

1. How can you tell if you are living by the flesh or by the Spirit? What evidences will confirm which is prevalent in your life? Share.

2. What would you say to a professing Christian who was openly living in particular sin, yet claimed that he was saved by the grace of God? Share.

3. Are you currently depending on the Spirit? Or have you reverted back to depending on your flesh? Share.

4. Why is it always so tempting to return to the ways of the law under Moses, rather than resting and living under the grace of the new covenant? Explain and share.

5. Don’t forget to pray for your group throughout the next week.


GCG Questions for Sermon on 01/26/14

1. What does it practically mean to “walk in the spirit”? How are you currently doing in walking in the spirit on a daily basis? Explain and share.

2. How would you respond if a new believer asked you “What is sanctification”? Answer in 1 sentence.

3. How has the Holy Spirit been renewing you over the last several months? In other words, what deep spiritual lessons has God been teaching you over the last several months. Explain and share with your group.

4. Have you been bold is sharing your faith or have you been more timid when evangelizing? Why? Share.

5. How would you respond if a new believer asked you “What is Regeneration”? Answer in 1 sentence.

See Sermon notes at emmauscf.org/sermons for more information.


GCG Questions for Sermon on 01/19/14

1. Take a moment to asses your current relationships. Are they filled with unity? Do you have a particular relationship that needs attending to? Why? Share with your group.

2. What is a godly and biblical way to deal with an individual who claims to be a Christian, yet has strong beliefs that are contrary to scripture? What theological issues should divide and what issues should be dismissed for the sake of unity? List and share.

3. How is your faith? Are you strong or struggling? Why? Explain and share.

4. Are you clearly and consistently “loving one another” in your GCG group? How so/ how can you tell? Discuss.

5. What is “love” according to Paul in Galatians 5? Define, explain, and share. See sermon notes at www.emmauscf.org/sermons for more information.


GCG Questions for Sermon on 01/12/14

1. What role do works have in the process of Salvation? ( We know the ultimate answer is none, but is there any role we play?) Explain.

2. Are you currently fully trusting in the accomplishments of Christ for your salvation or have you been struggling with guilt and/or doubt? Share with your group.

3. Why is Galatians 5:3-4 NOT a verse that supports the teaching that one’s salvation can be lost? See sermon notes at emmauscf.org/sermons for more information.

4. Why is just believing in Jesus really not completely sufficient for proper salvation? In other word, why does theology matter in salvation? Explain.

5. Remember to pray for your group throughout the week, that you may fully trust in Christ and from that produce good works for His Kingdom.


GCG Questions for Sermon on 12/22/13

1. What are you most grateful/thankful for during this holiday season? Share.

2. How are you sharing the gospel with others during this holiday season? (At work, home, community, etc.)

3. Has your attention and focus been on Christ’s birth this holiday season? Or has the ways of the world distracted you in some way? Explain and share.

4. Have you ever reverted back to worshiping the “elementary principles” of the world? Why? What happened? Share.

5. How has the “Law” helped you grow in your faith? Explain. Share.

Sermon audio and manuscript can be found at emmauscf.org/sermons/


GCG Questions for Sermon on 12/15/13

1. What are the differences and similarities between Old Testament and New Testament Saints. See sermon manuscript for further information. https://emmausrbc.org/sermons/

2. Was God really concerned with Old Testament Sacrifices? What sacrifices are pleasing to God today? Explain.

3. Why was the law of God given? Note: there was more than one reason. Share and support.

4. What does Paul mean when he says we now have “freedom in Christ”? Explain and support.

5. Are you currently living a life focused on godliness? Or have you lost perspective on your identity and freedom in Christ? Share and pray for one another.



"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)

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