Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 08/18/13

1. What are the three spheres of biblical jurisdiction and what are the primary responsibility of each?
2. What does a biblical family look like in practical application? Briefly define the role of the father, mother, and children. Support with scripture.
3. What practical actions can parents do on a regular basis to help shape the hearts of their children? Share.
4. How are you currently doing in your walk? Do you have any unconfessed sin you would be willing to share with your group?
5. How can your group pray for you this week?


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 08/11/13

1. What was your initial response to hearing the news that children’s ministry as we know it will end? Why?
2. What are the biblical reasons for this change? Support with scripture.
3. What needs to change in order to properly function as a multi-generational church?
4. How are you currently doing in your biblical family role (I.e. Husband, Wife, Child, etc)?
5. What is your biggest concern with this transition? Share with one another.


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 05/08/13

1. Which of the 7 points about accountability stood out to you the most in the sermon? Why?

2. What Christian relationship do you believe you are most accountable to (outside of Christ)? Spouse, Father, Child, Brother/Sister in Christ? Why do you think you have the most accountability to this person? How are you doing according to the sermon’s 7 points?

3. What do you think defines when and how to confront another believer if you see him/her in sin? Share and support with scripture.

4. What guidelines should be used on forgiving others? What should constitute as a legitimate reason to forgive someone?

5. Do you actively engage in biblical counsel with fellow believers? Share your experiences. If not, why not?


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 07/29/13

1. Why is properly understanding the doctrine of election so important to effective evangelism?
2. Why is understanding the specific order or steps involved in salvation so important to effective evangelism?
3. Why is understanding God’s sovereignty important in the process of evangelism.
4. Have you ever felt the desire or need to alter the gospel when sharing it? Why or why not?
5. Can you identify (a) select person(s) that God has brought into your life to evangelize to? Who? Have you been evangelizing or do you need to start?


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 07/21/13

1. What are the proper motivations for evangelism? List and share. What are some improper motivations for evangelism? List and share.
2. How would you respond to an unbeliever if they were to ask you the question “what is the gospel?” Keep your answer as brief, yet as thorough, as possible.
3. Compare and contrast the gospel outlined in Luke and Acts with the common American gospel.
4. Recite by memory the GRACE acronym for evangelism.
5. Share evangelism stories from the past few weeks in which you were able to share the gospel.


Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 07/14/13

1. What is evangelism? Define in 1 sentence.
2. How can you “evangelize” on a daily basis? Give specific and practical details. (i.e. work, family, friends)
3. What are some clear signs that one has the gift of evangelism? Do you have this gift? Share.
4. Why should we evangelize? Support with scripture.
5. How can one be tactful and bold, yet gentle and humble in evangelism? Give specific details and examples.


GCG Questions for Sermon on 07/07/13

  1. Why does Christ instruct us to pray for God’s honor before we pray for our needs and the needs of others? What effect does this have upon the heart of the believer?
  2. What sorts of practical things should we be praying for? Do you find yourself praying for the “big stuff”, the “small stuff”, or both? What is Christ’s instruction in this regard?
  3. How often do you pray? How often ought you to pray?
  4. What does prayer effect? Does it accomplish anything in time and space, or does it simply change the heart of the one praying? How do we reconcile the effectiveness of prayer with the biblical teaching concerning the sovereignty of God?
  5. Does God care more about our physical needs (daily bread) or our spiritual needs (forgive us, lead us, deliver us)?
  6. Have you memorized the Lord’s Prayer?
  7. When and where do you plan to spend time in daily prayer?
  8. How can your brothers and sisters in Christ pray for you?

Gospel Community Group Questions for Sermon on 06/30/13

1. What does it mean to “honor” God with your prayers? Give an example.
2. How is God “glorified” in us praying? Is your prayer life bringing glory to God? Share.
3. Do you desire for God’s kingdom to come, or do you have an unhealthy attachment to worldly things? Share.
4. How does one pursue God’s will? What are the different forms of God’s will? Support with scripture.
5. What areas of your life are in need of prayer? Share with your group and keep each other accountable in prayer.



"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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