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App users: We are moving our app to Church Center - a much more seamless way for you to connect to all things Evergreen! The current app will no longer be available as of May 19, download the new app today at https://evergreenpnw.churchcenter.com/setup Luke 1:47-50Colossians 1:9-14Psalm 16:5-11People of the WORDColossians 1:9-10Colossians 3:16Job 23:12Psalm 40:8Psalm 119:105Jeremiah 15:162 Timothy 3:16-17Matthew 4:4John 17:17People of the Spirit (Strength)Colossians 1:11aLuke 24:49Acts 1:8Ephesians 1:19-20Romans 15:19People of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)Colossians 1:11-14

Colossians 1:1-8FAITH, HOPE, LOVEColossians 1:3-51 Corinthians 13:131 Thessalonians 1:31 Thessalonians 5:8Job 13:15COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORSColossians 1:6HOLY SPIRIT LOVEColossians 1:7-8Romans 5:1-51 John 4:19

Mark 16DECLARATIONMark 16:6John 11:25Romans 8:11WAS – ISN'T – ISWASGalatians 2:202 Corinthians 5:17Colossians 3:3-4ISN'TMark 16:3-5Romans 6:3-5Romans 8:38-39IS – ForeverMark 16:7Mark 14:27-29Mark 14:72Mark 14:28-29

Mark 16DECLARATIONMark 16:6John 11:25Romans 8:11WAS – ISN'T – ISWASGalatians 2:202 Corinthians 5:17Colossians 3:3-4ISN'TMark 16:3-5Romans 6:3-5Romans 8:38-39IS – ForeverMark 16:7Mark 14:27-29Mark 14:72Mark 14:28-29

Mark 15:33-37Three Things About Life & Death1- Death is not the end. (Easter is the celebration that death does not win)2- God has a purpose for our pain.3- The way you see your life shapes your life.John 20:19-20“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you discover why.” – Mark TwainMark 15:15, 21, 39, 43a

Mark 15:33-37Three Things About Life & Death1- Death is not the end. (Easter is the celebration that death does not win)2- God has a purpose for our pain.3- The way you see your life shapes your life.John 20:19-20“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you discover why.” – Mark TwainMark 15:15, 21, 39, 43a

They didn't recognize WHO JESUS WASMark 14:60-64Ecclesiastes 3:11They didn't understand WHAT HE WAS DOINGMark 14:57-58Mark 14:29-31Mark 14:46-50Mark 14:71-72Mark 8:35They didn't VALUE HIS PRESENCEMark 14:1-9Mark 14:34, 37-41

They didn't recognize WHO JESUS WASMark 14:60-64Ecclesiastes 3:11They didn't understand WHAT HE WAS DOINGMark 14:57-58Mark 14:29-31Mark 14:46-50Mark 14:71-72Mark 8:35They didn't VALUE HIS PRESENCEMark 14:1-9Mark 14:34, 37-41

Mark 13:32-371. PURPOSEMark 13:1-2, 5-81 John 4:12 Timothy 1:6-72. PERSEVERANCEMark 13:9-13James 1:2-3 [NIV]1 Peter 3:15Matthew 5:3-12 [NIV]3. PROMISEMark 13:24-37Micah 6:8b [NIV]Romans 13:11Ephesians 5:15-17

Mark 13:32-371. PURPOSEMark 13:1-2, 5-81 John 4:12 Timothy 1:6-72. PERSEVERANCEMark 13:9-13James 1:2-3 [NIV]1 Peter 3:15Matthew 5:3-12 [NIV]3. PROMISEMark 13:24-37Micah 6:8b [NIV]Romans 13:11Ephesians 5:15-17

Mark 12:13-44Question 1: Pharisees — Taxes to CaesarMark 12:13-15Question 2: Sadducees — Divorce + Remarriage in the ResurrectionMark 12:23-24Question 3: Teachers of religious law — The most important commandmentMark 12:28-31Question 4: Jesus — Whose son is the MessiahMark 12:35-37Psalm 110Mark 12:38-44WHOMark 10:21-22Deuteronomy 24:19-21Exodus 22:22-24Psalm 68:5HOWMark 12:41 NLT41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts.Mark 12:41 NASB41 And Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large amounts.Mark 12:41 NKJV41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much.Mark 12:41 CSB41 Sitting across from the temple treasury, he watched how the crowd dropped money into the treasury. Many rich people were putting in large sums.1 Samuel 16:7Genesis 4:4-5Hebrews 11:4,6Romans 4:16WHATMark 12:43-44

Mark 12:13-44Question 1: Pharisees — Taxes to CaesarMark 12:13-15Question 2: Sadducees — Divorce + Remarriage in the ResurrectionMark 12:23-24Question 3: Teachers of religious law — The most important commandmentMark 12:28-31Question 4: Jesus — Whose son is the MessiahMark 12:35-37Psalm 110Mark 12:38-44WHOMark 10:21-22Deuteronomy 24:19-21Exodus 22:22-24Psalm 68:5HOWMark 12:41 NLT41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts.Mark 12:41 NASB41 And Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large amounts.Mark 12:41 NKJV41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much.Mark 12:41 CSB41 Sitting across from the temple treasury, he watched how the crowd dropped money into the treasury. Many rich people were putting in large sums.1 Samuel 16:7Genesis 4:4-5Hebrews 11:4,6Romans 4:16WHATMark 12:43-44

Change The World, Part 9March 16, 2025 | Luke Cunningham‭‭Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭8‬-‭11SCENE 1: THE KINGMark 11:7-14Jeremiah 8:13Mark 11:20-21SCENE 2: THE CASTLEMark 11:15-19Mark 13:1-2John 2:19SCENE 3: AUTHORITYMark 11:27-28Mark 12:1-12

Change The World, Part 9March 16, 2025 | Luke Cunningham‭‭Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭8‬-‭11SCENE 1: THE KINGMark 11:7-14Jeremiah 8:13Mark 11:20-21SCENE 2: THE CASTLEMark 11:15-19Mark 13:1-2John 2:19SCENE 3: AUTHORITYMark 11:27-28Mark 12:1-12

Mark 10:47-52SCENE 1: BLINDNESS OF THE PHARISEESMark 10:1-9SCENE 2: BLINDNESS OF THE DISCIPLESMark 9:37Mark 10:13-16SCENE 3: BLINDNESS OF THE RICH MANMark 10:17, 21-27SCENE 4: BLINDNESS OF THE DISCIPLES… AGAINMark 10:32, 35-38, 41-45SCENE 5: BLINDNESS OF EVERYONE BUT BLIND MANMark 10:47-48, 52John 9:35-41

Mark 10:47-52SCENE 1: BLINDNESS OF THE PHARISEESMark 10:1-9SCENE 2: BLINDNESS OF THE DISCIPLESMark 9:37Mark 10:13-16SCENE 3: BLINDNESS OF THE RICH MANMark 10:17, 21-27SCENE 4: BLINDNESS OF THE DISCIPLES… AGAINMark 10:32, 35-38, 41-45SCENE 5: BLINDNESS OF EVERYONE BUT BLIND MANMark 10:47-48, 52John 9:35-41

Change The World, Part 7March 2, 2025 | Luke CunninghamMark 9:30-39Challenge #1: Be a servantMark 9:34-35Challenge #2: Welcome EVERYONE in Jesus' nameMark 9:36-37James 2:1-9Challenge #3: Be a cheerleaderMark 9:38-41TEACHINGMark 9:42-50

Change The World, Part 7March 2, 2025 | Luke CunninghamMark 9:30-39Challenge #1: Be a servantMark 9:34-35Challenge #2: Welcome EVERYONE in Jesus' nameMark 9:36-37James 2:1-9Challenge #3: Be a cheerleaderMark 9:38-41TEACHINGMark 9:42-50

Mark 9:34-36Mark 8:16-21, 31-36DENY - I no longer do whatever I want to doMark 9:43-48Luke 14:33Colossians 3:5Galatians 5:24-25DIE - Who we areMatthew 10:38Matthew 16:24Luke 9:23Luke 14:26-27Philippians 3:7-11Galatians 2:20Galatians 6:14DECIDE - Who we becomeJoshua 24:15Revelation 3:15-16

Mark 9:34-36Mark 8:16-21, 31-36DENY - I no longer do whatever I want to doMark 9:43-48Luke 14:33Colossians 3:5Galatians 5:24-25DIE - Who we areMatthew 10:38Matthew 16:24Luke 9:23Luke 14:26-27Philippians 3:7-11Galatians 2:20Galatians 6:14DECIDE - Who we becomeJoshua 24:15Revelation 3:15-16

Mark 8:17-211. Jesus Establishes ProvisionMark 6:30-342 Kings 4:42–44Mark 6:39-522. Jesus Provides HealingMark 7:5-9James 1:5Revelation 3:15-16Matthew 15:23Mark 7:27-28Romans 1:163. Jesus Provides UnderstandingMark 8:1-10Mark 8:14-19Matthew 6:25

Mark 8:17-211. Jesus Establishes ProvisionMark 6:30-342 Kings 4:42–44Mark 6:39-522. Jesus Provides HealingMark 7:5-9James 1:5Revelation 3:15-16Matthew 15:23Mark 7:27-28Romans 1:163. Jesus Provides UnderstandingMark 8:1-10Mark 8:14-19Matthew 6:25

Mark 9:38-40Matthew 12:30Jesus Calms the StormMark 4:38-41Daniel 7:2-3Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed ManMark 5:1-7Mark 5:15Mark 5:18-19Jairus and Woman with Issue of BloodMark 5:27-34OUTSIDERSMark 6:4-6Mark 6:11Mark 6:18-20Mark 6:25-26

Mark 9:38-40Matthew 12:30Jesus Calms the StormMark 4:38-41Daniel 7:2-3Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed ManMark 5:1-7Mark 5:15Mark 5:18-19Jairus and Woman with Issue of BloodMark 5:27-34OUTSIDERSMark 6:4-6Mark 6:11Mark 6:18-20Mark 6:25-26

Mark 3:33-35Mark 3:7-11Mark 3:20-22Mark 3:31-35Mark 10:28-31Jesus' family is NOT based on BLOOD… but it's based on BloodJohn 3:3-4John 8:31-351 John 1:7Hebrews 10:19Ephesians 1:7Jesus' family is not based on BEHAVIOR… but it's based on…Mark 10:18-221 John 1:8-9Ephesians 2:9-10Philippians 3:5-9Jesus' family is not based on BELIEF… but it's based on…Mark 3:35Matthew 7:21Mark 1:23-24Mark 1:34Mark 3:11James 2:19John 1:12

Mark 3:33-35Mark 3:7-11Mark 3:20-22Mark 3:31-35Mark 10:28-31Jesus' family is NOT based on BLOOD… but it's based on BloodJohn 3:3-4John 8:31-351 John 1:7Hebrews 10:19Ephesians 1:7Jesus' family is not based on BEHAVIOR… but it's based on…Mark 10:18-221 John 1:8-9Ephesians 2:9-10Philippians 3:5-9Jesus' family is not based on BELIEF… but it's based on…Mark 3:35Matthew 7:21Mark 1:23-24Mark 1:34Mark 3:11James 2:19John 1:12

Luke 4:18-19Scene One: Jesus is the Son of ManMark 2:5-11Daniel 7:13-14Mark 14:61-62Scene 2: Jesus Sits with SinnersMark 2:13-17Scene 3: Jesus is a new SEASONMark 2:18-222 Corinthians 5:17Scene 4: Jesus is Lord of the SabbathMark 2:27-28Scene 5: Jesus heals on the SabbathMark 3:1-6--------Order your copy of The Gospel of Mark to read along and take notes during this sermon season! Pick up in the lobby on Sundays or at Reception during office hours.https://evergreenmill.square.site/product/the-gospel-of-mark-alabaster-co/363?cs=true&cst=custom--------

Luke 4:18-19Scene One: Jesus is the Son of ManMark 2:5-11Daniel 7:13-14Mark 14:61-62Scene 2: Jesus Sits with SinnersMark 2:13-17Scene 3: Jesus is a new SEASONMark 2:18-222 Corinthians 5:17Scene 4: Jesus is Lord of the SabbathMark 2:27-28Scene 5: Jesus heals on the SabbathMark 3:1-6--------Order your copy of The Gospel of Mark to read along and take notes during this sermon season! Pick up in the lobby on Sundays or at Reception during office hours.https://evergreenmill.square.site/product/the-gospel-of-mark-alabaster-co/363?cs=true&cst=custom--------

Mark 1:1-8Jesus is the new creation.Mark 1:2-3Jesus is the new deliverer.Mark 1:5-6Jesus is new life in a new land.Mark 1:7-12Jesus is new power.Mark 1:14-15Gospel by InvitationMark 1:16-20Mark 8:34-37Mark 10:28-31Gospel by AuthorityMark 1:22-24Mark 1:27Gospel by PowerMark 1:31Deuteronomy 28:22Mark 1:40-41Leviticus 13:45-46

Mark 1:1-8Jesus is the new creation.Mark 1:2-3Jesus is the new deliverer.Mark 1:5-6Jesus is new life in a new land.Mark 1:7-12Jesus is new power.Mark 1:14-15Gospel by InvitationMark 1:16-20Mark 8:34-37Mark 10:28-31Gospel by AuthorityMark 1:22-24Mark 1:27Gospel by PowerMark 1:31Deuteronomy 28:22Mark 1:40-41Leviticus 13:45-46

Acts 12:1-5Acts 12:12Acts 12:25Acts 13:5Acts 13:13Acts 15:36-40Mark Didn't allow failure to define his faithColossians 4:10-11Philemon 23-242 Timothy 4:11Mark didn't allow failure to stop his journeying1 Peter 5:13Mark didn't allow failure to stop his futureMark 1:1-2Mark 16:15Mark 16:19-20

Acts 12:1-5Acts 12:12Acts 12:25Acts 13:5Acts 13:13Acts 15:36-40Mark Didn't allow failure to define his faithColossians 4:10-11Philemon 23-242 Timothy 4:11Mark didn't allow failure to stop his journeying1 Peter 5:13Mark didn't allow failure to stop his futureMark 1:1-2Mark 16:15Mark 16:19-20

Joshua 1:1-9Isaiah 43:18-192 Corinthians 5:17Joshua 1:61. Be strong and courageous… BE A LEADERExodus 32:7-10Exodus 32:21-25Judges 2:6-10Joshua 1:7-82. Be strong and courageous… OBEY GOD'S WORDJoshua 1:93. Be strong and courageous… DON'T LET FEAR AND DISCOURAGEMENT STOP YOUIsaiah 43:1-3Romans 15:4Galatians 5:1 John 10:10

Joshua 1:1-9Isaiah 43:18-192 Corinthians 5:17Joshua 1:61. Be strong and courageous… BE A LEADERExodus 32:7-10Exodus 32:21-25Judges 2:6-10Joshua 1:7-82. Be strong and courageous… OBEY GOD'S WORDJoshua 1:93. Be strong and courageous… DON'T LET FEAR AND DISCOURAGEMENT STOP YOUIsaiah 43:1-3Romans 15:4Galatians 5:1 John 10:10

John 21:1-191. “I'm going fishing.” (v3)Philippians 3:13-142. “Do you love me more than these?” (v15)Matthew 22:37-403. “Follow me.” (v19)

John 21:1-191. “I'm going fishing.” (v3)Philippians 3:13-142. “Do you love me more than these?” (v15)Matthew 22:37-403. “Follow me.” (v19)

Luke 2:8-12Psalm 105:43Isaiah 51:11Joy comes from GodPsalm 4:7-8Psalm 16:11 (ESV)Luke 2:10 (ESV)Philippians 4:4Philippians 1:12-14, 18Nehemiah 8:10Joy is renewed and sustained by the Holy SpiritRomans 14:17Romans 15:13Galatians 5:22Luke 10:21Philippians 1:4-6Joy shines in trials1 Thessalonians 1:6Philippians 2:17-18Colossians 1:24Romans 5:3-4Hebrews 12:1-32 Corinthians 6:10

1 John 4:7-11THE SOURCE OF LOVE - We Receive1 John 4:7-81 John 4:16THE PURPOSE OF LOVE - We Become1 John 4:9-102 Corinthians 5:15THE MISSION OF LOVE - We Give.1 John 4:111 John 2:101 John 3:111 John 3:161 John 3:181 John 3:231 John 4:21Luke 7:47

Luke 2:8-12Psalm 105:43Isaiah 51:11Joy comes from GodPsalm 4:7-8Psalm 16:11 (ESV)Luke 2:10 (ESV)Philippians 4:4Philippians 1:12-14, 18Nehemiah 8:10Joy is renewed and sustained by the Holy SpiritRomans 14:17Romans 15:13Galatians 5:22Luke 10:21Philippians 1:4-6Joy shines in trials1 Thessalonians 1:6Philippians 2:17-18Colossians 1:24Romans 5:3-4Hebrews 12:1-32 Corinthians 6:10

1 John 4:7-11THE SOURCE OF LOVE - We Receive1 John 4:7-81 John 4:16THE PURPOSE OF LOVE - We Become1 John 4:9-102 Corinthians 5:15THE MISSION OF LOVE - We Give.1 John 4:111 John 2:101 John 3:111 John 3:161 John 3:181 John 3:231 John 4:21Luke 7:47

Isaiah 9:6Isaiah 7:5-9Isaiah 7:13-14Isaiah 8:5-8Isaiah 8:20-22Isaiah 9:1-61. DARKNESS TO LIGHTIsaiah 9:1-2Isaiah 42:16Isaiah 60:1John 1:5John 8:122. REJECTION TO REJOICINGIsaiah 9:3Isaiah 7:20-23Isaiah 53:4-63. SLAVE TO FREEIsaiah 9:4-5Isaiah 61:1Luke 4:16-18Isaiah 9:6

Isaiah 9:6Isaiah 7:5-9Isaiah 7:13-14Isaiah 8:5-8Isaiah 8:20-22Isaiah 9:1-61. DARKNESS TO LIGHTIsaiah 9:1-2Isaiah 42:16Isaiah 60:1John 1:5John 8:122. REJECTION TO REJOICINGIsaiah 9:3Isaiah 7:20-23Isaiah 53:4-63. SLAVE TO FREEIsaiah 9:4-5Isaiah 61:1Luke 4:16-18Isaiah 9:6

2 Timothy 4:1-8Context• The drink offering was the final part of the sacrifice (Numbers 15:3-10).• Paul was near the end of his life and this was his final letter.Hebrews 12:1-2Big Idea: Hold nothing back; pursue and proclaim Christ!1. Proclaim the Gospel2 Timothy 3:16-172. Fulfill Your Ministry“What the heart most wants the mind finds reasonable, the emotions find valuable, and the will finds doable.” - Timothy Keller3. Don't hold anything backEphesians 3:14-19RESPONSE• Keep your eyes on Jesus• Be bold in talking to others about Jesus• Get ready for the adventureDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

2 Timothy 4:1-8Context• The drink offering was the final part of the sacrifice (Numbers 15:3-10).• Paul was near the end of his life and this was his final letter.Hebrews 12:1-2Big Idea: Hold nothing back; pursue and proclaim Christ!1. Proclaim the Gospel2 Timothy 3:16-172. Fulfill Your Ministry“What the heart most wants the mind finds reasonable, the emotions find valuable, and the will finds doable.” - Timothy Keller3. Don't hold anything backEphesians 3:14-19RESPONSE• Keep your eyes on Jesus• Be bold in talking to others about Jesus• Get ready for the adventureDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Discipleship is a long obedience in the same direction.Big Idea: In a world filled with deception and division, God's Word equips us to live with discernment, integrity, and perseverance in our walk.2 Timothy 3:10-171. Stay Grounded in Godly ExampleHebrews 13:7We are not meant to be the end-users of the gospel but links in a chain of discipleship.2. Expect and Endure Hardship with PurposeTrials afford us a platform for showing the sufficiency of God's grace.Matthew 5:10-123. Rely on the Power of God's Word“The Bible was not given for our information, but for our transformation.” D.L. MoodyThe Bible is not merely to be read, but to be lived.Psalm 119:105RESPONSE• Seek Godly Relationships• Embrace the Challenge- Matthew 7:13-14• Immerse Yourself in ScriptureDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Discipleship is a long obedience in the same direction.Big Idea: In a world filled with deception and division, God's Word equips us to live with discernment, integrity, and perseverance in our walk.2 Timothy 3:10-171. Stay Grounded in Godly ExampleHebrews 13:7We are not meant to be the end-users of the gospel but links in a chain of discipleship.2. Expect and Endure Hardship with PurposeTrials afford us a platform for showing the sufficiency of God's grace.Matthew 5:10-123. Rely on the Power of God's Word“The Bible was not given for our information, but for our transformation.” D.L. MoodyThe Bible is not merely to be read, but to be lived.Psalm 119:105RESPONSE• Seek Godly Relationships• Embrace the Challenge- Matthew 7:13-14• Immerse Yourself in ScriptureDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

1 Timothy 6:11-21Big Idea: The Fight is Real and the Cost is Worth it1. Battle Tested - Eternally Worth it“Fight the good fight” literally means“agonize the good agony”2 Timothy 4:7Romans 8:18"I would rather be in this wheelchair knowing Jesus than on my feet without him." Joni Eareckson Tada2. God can be Trusted - Riches can not1 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:9-10Proverbs 23:53. Treasures Exist in Heaven“We live in a world where we crave material things as well as fame and glory. In the grand scheme of things, these are just superficial wants and there is more to life than just those goals. Life is much bigger than that but the problem is we can be clouded into thinking that those are the only reason to live…” Geek WisdomRevelation 21:21Matthew 6:20Our time on earth is temporary, but our impact is eternal.RESPONSE• The “Agony” of this Life is Worth it! • God is Trustworthy • Invest Today for TomorrowDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

1 Timothy 6:11-21Big Idea: The Fight is Real and the Cost is Worth it1. Battle Tested - Eternally Worth it“Fight the good fight” literally means“agonize the good agony”2 Timothy 4:7Romans 8:18"I would rather be in this wheelchair knowing Jesus than on my feet without him." Joni Eareckson Tada2. God can be Trusted - Riches can not1 Timothy 6:171 Timothy 6:9-10Proverbs 23:53. Treasures Exist in Heaven“We live in a world where we crave material things as well as fame and glory. In the grand scheme of things, these are just superficial wants and there is more to life than just those goals. Life is much bigger than that but the problem is we can be clouded into thinking that those are the only reason to live…” Geek WisdomRevelation 21:21Matthew 6:20Our time on earth is temporary, but our impact is eternal.RESPONSE• The “Agony” of this Life is Worth it! • God is Trustworthy • Invest Today for TomorrowDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

1 Timothy 4:1-51 Timothy 4:7-16 Big Idea: In order to live into the example of Christ, we need to train.The Discipline to AvoidProverbs 19:2 Proverbs 3:5-6  The Discipline to Adhere1 Timothy 4:8James 1:22“True prayer should pour out the whole soul and every inward feeling before him.” - John Calvin The Discipline to Follow ThroughJohn 13:15Proverbs 4:20-23RESPONSE• Be encouraged 1 Timothy 4:16 • Be consistent Galatians 6:9• Be Godly 1 Peter 1:15-17DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's passages: Hebrews 13:20-21► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

1 Timothy 4:1-51 Timothy 4:7-16 Big Idea: In order to live into the example of Christ, we need to train.The Discipline to AvoidProverbs 19:2 Proverbs 3:5-6  The Discipline to Adhere1 Timothy 4:8James 1:22“True prayer should pour out the whole soul and every inward feeling before him.” - John Calvin The Discipline to Follow ThroughJohn 13:15Proverbs 4:20-23RESPONSE• Be encouraged 1 Timothy 4:16 • Be consistent Galatians 6:9• Be Godly 1 Peter 1:15-17DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's passages: Hebrews 13:20-21► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Big Idea: God calls for leaders who exemplify godly character, manage their households well, and demonstrate faithful service.1 Timothy 3:1-131 Timothy 2:122 Peter 3:161. Godly Character is the Foundation of Leadership“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. MaxwellJames 3:1"A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." - A.W. Tozer2. Leadership Begins at HomeWhat one generation finds optional, the next generation will find unnecessary.The home is the training ground for leadership. Deuteronomy 6:6-73. Faithful Service is Proven in ActionPhilippians 2:5-8“Faithfulness in little things is a big thing.” - St. AugustineRESPONSE• God is looking for those who are faithful, not flawless.- “God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”• How you lead at home is far more important than how you will lead anywhere else. • Your call to leadership is a life calling.DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's passages: Matthew 20:25-28► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)