Grow Podcast

Join Adam Strunz and Pastor Hattie Carrier as they dive deeper into the Advent Series Regifted; sharing their thoughts on embracing and sharing the hope of Jesus in their own lives.

Join Adam Strunz and Aaron Hughes as they dive deeper into the sermon series Unlikely: the Story of David.

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Discussion Questions:1. Share a time when you saw God work through you in an extraordinary way.2. How can we overcome our fears and trust God with our challenges?3. In connection with Sunday's message, how can we ensure that we remain humble and grounded after experiencing God's blessings?

Application Questions: Recount some of the successes of the past, both in your life & the  life of the church. What part of those successes are  wineskins rather than wine? How do you know when it's time for new wineskins (new methods  of ministry)? How do changes cause us to be more dependent on God?

Casting Out legion | Mark 5:1-20Application Questions: Why might Jesus have used a process & discussion with the  demons rather than just banishing them? How often does God use a process in your life rather than a  quick fix? Why? Share your story of how Jesus saved you. Who does the church usually want to see saved? Who do we “seek out”? How is that different than who Jesus sought out? Who were some of the other people that Jesus sought  out?

SEED-SOWING FOOLSMatthew 13:1-9, 18-23Application Questions: Review some of your evangelism attempts that seemed  unproductive. Review some of your evangelism experiences that were  productive. Have the responses to your evangelism attempts been  predictable? Any surprises?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSGETTING ALONG WITH THE FAMILYMark 3:20-21, 31-35How has your family expanded & how did that affect your love for those already in the family?Without using names, who in your family do you choose to love, even though it's a challenge to love them?If you come from a family where you don't feel love & accepted, what does it mean for you to be loved & accepted into the family of God?Pastor Mark shared several stories from his family. What are some of the meaningful stories from you family?Are you making your family a priority? If so, how? How do they know you are prioritizing them?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSHOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A FRIEND?Mark 2:1-12Think of the people you consider good friends. What would you be willing to do for them? What are you actually doing for them? Are you doing what you can to bring them to Jesus?Do you find yourself disappointed if you aren't' recognized when you help someone else? If so, what does that say about your real motivation?Recount things that God has done for you that were above what you expected.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSJESUS MADE THE LEPER WHOLEMark 1:40-45Why would Jesus choose individuals over crowds? Wouldn't dealing with crowds make a greater impact?What risks did Jesus take by touching the leper?What was the leper's greatest need?Do you think there's any significance in the fact that the leper's name is not recorded?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSGIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT1 Corinthians 12:4-271. Why has the Holy Spirit gifted believers with spiritual gifts? What is their purpose?2. What are my inherent talents? How does God use those as spiritual gifts?3. How & where am I using my spiritual gifts to edify the church?4. Am I weakening the body of Christ if I'm not using my gifts?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSTHE FRUIT OF THE SPIRITGalatians 5:22-23John 15:1-171. Do people around you know you're a Christian? If so, how do they know? What is the evidence?2. Does your character reflect the Fruit of the Spirit? 3. What have you done within the last week in order to “remain” in relationship with God? 4. Review the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. Which one(s) are you exemplifying?Which one(s) do you need to ask the Father to bear through you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSHOLY SPIRIT FILLING BELIEVERSActs 2:1-8What is the difference between the Holy Spirit anointing someone for a task & the Holy Spirit filling them?Was the work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost just for the disciples or is it for believers today?The Holy Spirit brought Power, Purity & Proclamation. - Can you think of examples in your life when each of these were your experience? - Which one do you do best at? - Which one is the greatest challenge for you?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSTHE HOLY SPIRITJohn 16:7-15Which of the works of the Holy Spirit have you recognized in your life at various times?What's the difference between the Holy Spirit indwelling the believer and the Holy Spirit anointing the believer?What aspect of the Holy Spirit's working in your life is most meaningful for you?If the Holy Spirit dwells in you, how should that affect your actions & attitudes?