Helena First
Discussion Guide

I Want Onion Rings

Pastor Paul Feuerstein (Lead Pastor)
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March 20, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of the message is that God offers us a new heart and a fresh start. He wants us to be reconciled to Him and to live as new creations.

Scripture References

Ezekiel 11:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:1, Colossians 3:5-10, Luke 6:27-28, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

What are some things that make us feel like we are not new creations?

God takes our stony sinful hearts and gives us Jesus' heart.

How can we remind ourselves of God's promise of a new heart and a fresh start?

Discussion Questions:

Why is it important to not let our old nature and habits hold us back?

How can we support and encourage each other to live as new creations?

What steps can we take to continuously put on our new selves and live in a fresh way?

God's word is the truth, even when our feelings tell us otherwise.

Summary

In his sermon, Pastor Paul Feuerstein of Helena First Church talks about needing a fresh start and how God offers us a new heart. He references Ezekiel 11:19-20, where God promises to give His people a new heart and spirit. He also mentions that long before heart transplants were possible, God was already doing them. Pastor Paul discusses how our feelings can mislead us about being a new creation and reminds us that God's word is the truth. He encourages us to live as new creations and to not let our old nature and habits hold us back.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Believe in God's promise of a new heart and start living as a new creation.

Don't let your feelings override the truth of your new creation. Take off your old self and put on the new self.

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