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Discussion Guide

Expectation Leads To Invitation

Pastor Bryan
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July 28, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of the sermon was that our expectation of God's presence and power can lead to inviting others to experience Him, which in turn can result in life-changing miracles and salvation. Pastor highlighted that just as the friends of the paralytic went to great lengths to bring him to Jesus, we too should be determined to invite others to encounter God. He stressed that the greatest miracle is salvation and that our ultimate goal should be to see the lost saved through the good news of Jesus Christ.

Scripture References

Mark 2:1-12, Romans 5:8-9

How do we reconcile the fact that God is omnipresent but also seeks to reveal His manifest presence when His people gather? What's the difference?

When our lives become too busy for an invitation to spiritual transformation in others, we have missed the entire purpose of Jesus saving us.

Have you lowered your expectations when you come to God's house? What is the reason for this?

Discussion Questions:

How does your expectation (or lack thereof) impact the way you invite others to experience His presence?

What is a common excuse we use in our lives to NOT invite someone? How could we combat that THIS week? What's a step God is leading you to take right now?

The greatest miracle is salvation. How should this reality for us motivate us to invite someone we know needs the same thing?

The faith of the paralytic's friends was evident in their determination to get him to Jesus, despite the obstacles.

Summary

In the sermon 'Expectation Leads to Invitation' from Fresh Fire's Week 4, Pastor shared the powerful message that our anticipation for God's work in our lives can lead to inviting others to experience His presence and miracles. He used the story of the paralytic in Mark 2 to illustrate how expectation filled the house where Jesus was, and how the faith and determination of friends can lead to miraculous healing. Pastor emphasized the importance of not missing the opportunity to be in God's house, to invite others, and to witness the salvation and miracles that can occur when we come with a high level of expectation.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Raise your level of expectation for what God can do and let that drive your invitations to others.

Be determined to bring someone with you to experience God's presence and miracles during Revival Nights.

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