The Encouragement and Blessing of Unity
November 16, 2014 | Brad Wingler
1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Faith Sheet
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The Encouragement and Blessing of Unity
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Transformation Verse (November) – When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. Psalm 56:3
Main Points: We are called to be united in Christ. We follow Christ primarily. Know your gifting for the body.
#1- Reviewing this Past Sunday
Encouraging Others to Move Forward in Christ #9
The Encouragement and Blessing of Unity
1 Corinthians 1: 10-17
1. Review the sermon and testimonies from Sunday with someone. Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-17.
2. What does it look like to be united in the “same mind and same judgment?”
3. How could you partner with your family, group of friends, or church to be more of the same mind?
4. Do you find yourself following Christ primarily, or at times following other people or idols? If so confess and share with someone who can encourage you to wholeheartedly pursue Christ.
5. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-26. What is one key ingredient of unity in the body of Christ according to verse 26?
6. Pray that this week you would grow in your desire for unity and that God would reveal to your heart ways in which you can be united in Christ with the believers around you.
#2– Preparing for Next Sunday
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Encouraging Others to Get Out of the Pits
1 Samuel 27: 1-6
1. Read 1 Samuel 27: 1-6. What can you learn about David in this text?
2. God directed David to stay in Judah. Why did he leave?
3. What decisions did David make that showed that he was not listening to God?
4. What is the problem with listening to your fears long term?
5. What are some steps you could take to prevent you from making bad decisions when you are feeling anxious or afraid?