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Discussion Guide

Winning the War in Your Mind Pt. 3

Pastor Doug
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August 25, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of the sermon was about defeating negative thoughts by changing our mental filters. We were shown that our perspective can either empower us or hold us back. By examining the story of the Israelites, we learned that the facts remain the same, but our interpretation can lead to vastly different outcomes. We were urged to adopt a faith-filled perspective like Caleb and Joshua, who saw the same challenges as the other spies but chose to focus on God's promise and power instead of the obstacles.

Scripture References

2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Numbers 13:25-28, 30-32, 14:1-9

What negative thought patterns do you recognize in your life, and how can you change them?

It's not the facts that shape our reality, but the filter through which we view them.

How can the story of Caleb and Joshua inspire us to trust in God's promises despite our fears?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways have you allowed your perspective to shape your reality, for better or worse?

Who in your life can be your 'Joshua,' and how can you support each other in faith?

What practical steps can you take to filter your facts through faith rather than fear?

Negative thoughts and words don't lead to a positive life; change your filter to change how you feel.

Summary

In 'Winning the War in Your Mind pt 3,' we were reminded that our minds are battlefields where most of our struggles are won or lost. We often tend to focus on the negative, setting ourselves up for failure with pessimistic thought patterns. The big question posed to us was about how we filter our facts. Pastor used the story of the Israelites exploring the Promised Land in Numbers 13 and 14 to illustrate how different perspectives can lead to either faith or fear. We were encouraged to change our negative filters to see God's promises and to be like Caleb and Joshua, who trusted in God's provision despite the challenges.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Identify and remove a negative filter you've been using to view your circumstances.

Find your 'Joshua'—someone who will stand with you in faith as you pursue God's promises.

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