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Becoming a “Thanksgiver” at Thanksgiving*

Introduction

• “Don’t Forget to say Thank You.”
• Why do we Forget to say Thank You?
  • We are too Busy.
  • We have a sense of Entitlement.
  • We have not been properly Trained.
• Our Text this AM Regards a Group of People who did Not say Thank You to Jesus.

I. Jesus’ Kindness

• Read: Luke 17:11-19

II. The Leper’s Thankfulness

• Why Did Only One Leper Return? Were they not Grateful?
• Being Grateful is an Emotion, Being Thankful is an Action.
• Moral: Turn Your Grateful into Thankful.

III. Becoming a Better Thanksgiver.

• Be Specific
• Be Honest
• Make it Public
• Make it Tangible

Application

• Turn Your Grateful into Thankful this Week
  • Tell Someone Here Today how thankful you are for them.
  • Tell those at your Workplace how thankful you are for them.
  • Take a moment before you leave on you holiday trips to thank God for the Family, Funds, and Fun.
  • Let everyone around your thanksgiving table Give Thanks.
• Express Your Thanksgiving to God Today by Responding to Him.

*Outline courtesy of Chris Rappazini

Becoming a Thanksgiver

I ran across this sermon outline online and I thought I would share it with you.  We celebrate Thanksgiving with family gatherings, great meals, and of course, football; however, do we take time to be actual “thanksgivers” on this day?

I have tried to be a thanksgiver, but I know I often fail.  It is not that I am not grateful, I am.  However, there is a difference between being grateful and being thankful.  Gratitude is an emotion.  Thanksgiving takes gratitude to the next level by moving into the realm of action.  Thanksgiving expresses gratitude in tangible ways. Luke 17:11-19 recalls the 10 lepers Jesus healed. I’m sure all ten were grateful, but only one was thankful.  I can think of no other reason to include this story in the Bible except to emphasize taking gratitude to the level of active thanksgiving.

Colossians 3:15   Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Have a Great Week!  Joey

Self-Control (Egkrateia)

Introduction

• Today we will Discuss Self-Control.
• Definitions
  • KJV translates it as “temperance;” NIV, “self-control.”
  • Greek – Egkrateia, “self-control,” lit., “take hold of.”
    • It is not used Frequently in the NT.  (Ac 24:25; 2 Pe 1:6; 1 Co 7:9; 1 Co 9:25; Ti 1:8)
    • It is not used Frequently in the LXX (Greek OT).  It is used to describe self-restraint, self-control, & self-discipline in matters of physical pleasure & emotion.
    • Classical Greek: “the mastery of pleasure and desires.”
    • It describes one who is in full control of himself so that he can restrain himself from every evil desire.
  • The Apostolic Fathers have a Great Deal to Say…

I.     It is a Gift of God.

II.   It is One of the Pillars of the Christian Life.

III.  It is an Ally of the Christian Life.

IV.  It is the Way to Save the Soul.

V.    It is the Mark of Christian Love.

VI.  It is the Support of the Christian Church

Applications:

• Self-Control Must Be Exercised in Every Aspect of Life: Physical Appetites – esp., Sexuality; Emotion; Spending; Habits; & Decisions.
• Self-Control is a Behavioral State, but How do we Attain it?
• Philosophy – Logic
• Religion – Denial of Pleasure
• Common Sense – Willpower
• Psychology – Habit
• The Bible – The Holy Spirit

The exclamation, “Get ahold of yourself!” usually followed by a slap to the face is a common TV and movie trope. It is the response to someone who has lost control of their emotions and is panicking or acting hysterical.  While we certainly would not recommend a face slap as a strategy to help someone regain control, the exclamation is a literal translation of egkrateia, (self-control) our eighth fruit of the Spirit; it means to “take hold of” or “get ahold of” oneself.  It is used to describe self-restraint, self-control, & self-discipline in matters of physical pleasure & emotion. Self-control is necessary for winning the prize at the end of our race.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (RSV)   Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.  ²⁵ Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.  ²⁶ Well, I do not run aimlessly, I do not box as one beating the air;  ²⁷ but I pommel my body and subdue it, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

The Spirit helps us to gain self-control.

Have a Great Week!  Joey

Gentleness (Prautēs)

Introduction

• Today we will Discuss Gentleness.
• Definitions
  • KJV translates it as “meekness;” NIV, “gentleness.” “Meekness” in modern thought is not an admirable quality; it suggests spinelessness and lack of strength. “Gentleness” is better, but not perfect. No one word is adequate.
  • Greek – Prautēs
    • Used of Persons & Things with a Soothing Quality.
    • Used of Gentleness of Character (esp. in Powerful People).
    • Used of Discussing Things without Losing One’s Temper.
    • Used of Taking an Unpleasant Situation Gracefully.
    • Used of Wild Animals which have been Tamed.
    • Used of Strength and Graciousness Perfectly Combined.

I.     Prautēs is Favored by God (Ps 147:6; 149:4; 37:11).

II.    Prautēs is Paired with Other Virtues.

• Love (1 Co 4:21)
• Gentleness/Mercy (2 Co 10:1).
• Humility (Ep 4:2; Co 3:12; Mt 11:29)

III.   Prautēs is Contrasted..

• Stern Punishment (1 Co 4:21)
• Fighting (Ti 3:2)

Applications:

• Prautēs is the Spirit in Which to Learn (Ja 1:21).
• Prautēs is the Spirit in Which Correction is to be Made (Ga 6:1).
• Prautēs is the Spirit in Which Opposition Must be Met (2 Ti 2:25).
• Prautēs is the Spirit of Christian Witness (1 Pe 3:15).
• Prautēs is the Spirit which Should Pervade the Whole of the Christian Life (Ja 3:13; 1 Pe 3:4).

I once served with an elder who was one of the most demanding, micromanaging, perfectionists you would ever meet. I’m sure you have had bosses or have known people like that. This brother would have been impossible to work with, except for one characteristic – his gentleness.  He was as graceful and forgiving as he was demanding. This is one of the classical descriptions of prautēs, gentleness – “strength under control.”

2 Timothy 2:25  Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.

Here Paul speaks of opposition an evangelist may encounter in his ministry.  It is from a position of strength, not weakness, that he must gently instruct. It is also the spirit in which we study, correct one-another, witness to a hostile world, and in general, maintain our relationships with others.

As with all of the virtues found in Galatians 5:22-23, gentleness is a fruit produced in us by the Holy Spirit. However, we must keep in step with the Spirit.  Are you gentle?

Have a Great Week!  Joey

Goodness (Agathōsunē)

Introduction

• Today we will Discuss Goodness.
• Definitions
  • KJV & NIV translates it as “goodness;” NRS, “generosity.”
  • In English “good” is a wide and general term.
  • Greek – Agathōsunē, “goodness,” is similar to Chrēstotēs, “kindness.” It is generosity that springs from a heart that is kind

Use in the LXX (Greek Old Testament)

• Goodness in General (Ps 52:3)
• Prosperity in Life (Ec 7:14; Ec 6:3, 6; Ec 5:18)
• Benefit, Profit, Enjoyment, Pleasure (Ec 4:8)
• Generosity (Ne 9:35, 25)

Use in the New Testament

• Three Other Occurrences – “goodness” (2 Th 1:11; Ep 5:9; Ro 15:14)
• “Goodness” is often Paired with “Justice.”
  • Matthew 20:15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
  • Justice concerns itself with accurate payment (for good or ill); goodness concerns itself with generosity.
• “Good” is often contrasted with “evil” or “bad.” In Mt 20:15 “evil eye” (envious) is contrasted with “good” (generous).
• One who is characterized by Agathōsunē does not just give what is due, but good that was never deserved. It reflects the quality of generosity that is contrasted with grudging, stingy giving.

Applications:

• A Good Person is a Generous Person, a stingy person is not good.
• A Kind, Generous Heart Expresses itself in Action.
• God’s Generous Character is Seen in the Way He Treats Us.
• Are you a Generous Person?

Goodness, Agathōsunē, is similar to Chrēstotēs, kindness. It is generosity that springs from a heart that is kind.  It is used in both the Greek OT and the NT to describe the “good” that God bestows on his people (prosperity, joy, pleasure, etc.).  In Matthew 20:15 we find a definite comparison between generosity (good) and greed or stinginess (evil).

Matthew 20:15  Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’  (KJV, “Or is your eye evil because I am good?”).

More than that, goodness is often paired or contrasted with justice.  Justice concerns itself with accurate payment (for good or ill); goodness concerns itself with generosity. God is generous with us; he gives us what we need instead of what we deserve.  God’s generosity (goodness) is an example for us to be generous to others with our praise, good works, and finances.

Are you generous?  Are you trying to be more like God?  I’ll say more in my lesson!

Have a Great Week!  Joey

Kindness (Chrēstotēs)

Introduction

• Today we will Discuss Kindness.
• Definitions
  • KJV translates it as “gentleness;” NIV, et.al., “kindness.”
  • Greek – Chrēstotēs, “kindness”
  • “The sympathetic kindliness or sweetness of temper which puts others at ease, and shrinks from giving pain” -Plummer.
  • In the Greek Old Testament it is used most commonly for God; it is often translated as “good” (Ps 106:1; 25:7).

I.  God Is Kind. He Expresses His Kindness…

• In Nature (Ps 85:12; Ps 65:9-13; Ps 104:27-28)
• In the Events of History (Ps 145:4-9)
• In His Instruction (Ps 119:65-68; 25:8)
• In Affliction (Na 1:7; Ps 34:8)
• In Poverty (Ps 68:10)
• In Forbearance (Ro 2:4)
• To Everyone – even the Ungrateful & Wicked (Lu 6:35)
• In Salvation (Ti 3:5)

II.  God’s Kindness Motivates Humans to Be Kind.

• Kindness is Not a Part of the Sinful Nature (Ps 14:1-3; 53:3).
• Kindness Can be Corrupted through Bad Company (1 Co 15:33).
• Kindness is Commanded (Ps 37:3; Co 3:12).
• Kindness is Possible Because of God’s Kindness (Ep 4:32).

Applications:

• Kindness Reflects a Quality of Character (Ez 27:22, “precious stones”; Je 24:1-5, “good figs”) – valued, useful, precious.
• Kindness Reflect a Mellow Graciousness of Character Contrasted with Harshness and Roughness (Luke 5:39, “old wine is better”).
• Kindness Means Treating Others the Way God Treats Us.

Psalm 14:1-3  The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.  ² The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.  ³ All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

In Psalm 14, fool refers to the morally deficient person (as opposed to mentally deficient). The Psalmist is describing humanity in their sinful nature.  The description continues, “there is no one who does good.”  In the LXX (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible), good is translated as chrēstotē (kindness), “there is no one doing kindness.”  My point here is that kindness is a defining characteristic of the regenerated nature (new birth, new creation, humanity 2.0). Children of God are kind. The Spirit is responsible for developing this trait in our lives, but we must cooperate.  Plummer describes kindness as “The sympathetic kindliness or sweetness of temper which puts others at ease, and shrinks from giving pain.”

Are you kind?  Is God living in you?  I’ll say more in my lesson!

Have a Great Week!  Joey

Patience (Makrothumia)

Introduction

• Today we will Discuss Patience.
• Definitions
  • Greek – Makrothumia – , “long-tempered”
  • KJV translates it as “long-suffering;” NIV, et.al., “patience.”
  • Expresses attitude toward people & events – never loses patience, hope, etc.; never admits defeat.

I.  Patience in the Greek Old Testament & Apocropha

• Patience with Events (1 Macc. 8:4; Rome’s Greatness Attributed to her Policy of never Admitting Defeat)
• Patience with People (Never Loses Hope or Grows Bitter)
  • It is the Basis of Forgiveness (Pr 19:11).
  • It is the Basis of Humility (Ec 7:8).
  • It is the Basis of all good Relationships (Pr 15:18)
  • It is the Basis of True Wisdom (Pr 14:29)
  • It is the Basis of all True Power (Pr 16:32)
• Patience Describes the Character of God (Ex 34:6; Ne 9:17)
  • The Sinner’s Hope (Joel 2:13)
  • The Sinner’s Warning (Nu 14:18)

II.  Patience in the New Testament

• The Patience of God – Waiting & Acting (2 Pe 3:15, 2 Pe 3:9; Ro 2:4)
• Patience toward our Fellow Humans (Eph 4:2; Co 3:12; 1 Th 5:14)
• The Response of a Christian Toward Circumstances (Co 1:11; 2 Co 6:6; He 6:12-15; Ja 5:7-10)

Applications:

• Patience with Others is a Mark of the Indwelling Spirit.
• Patience in Difficult Circumstances is a Mark of the Holy Spirit.
• God is Patient with Us, but His Patience will Not Last Forever.

I like the old KJV translation of patience – “long-suffering.” It expresses the meaning of makrothumia succinctly; it is the willingness to suffer long in regard to people and circumstances.  People can be so exhausting!  They take your time, consume your resources, get on your nerves, irritate you, interrupt your day, work against you, hurt your feelings – do I even have to go on?  You know what I mean. The same is true with trying circumstances. Life has a way of doling out aggravation, difficulty, and suffering. We either choose to lose our cool or “suffer long” through it.

This quality of choosing to suffer long is called patience and is the fourth virtue Paul lists in Galatians 5:16-23.  Patience is a fruit of the Spirit which means, like the others, it is produced by the Spirit in our lives as a part of his transforming work.  Remember though, we have to cooperate with his work by following his lead. This is one of the virtues in which it is so easy to give up and “grieve the Spirit.” The next time you are faced with trying people or circumstances pray that God would fill you with his patience and help you to endure.

Have a Great Week!  Joey

Peace (Eirēnē)

Introduction

• Today we will Discuss Peace (Eirēnē, Used 88 Times).
• Definitions
  • English – Peace: “The absence of war/trouble.”
  • Hebrew – Shalōm: “Everything that Makes for a Person’s Highest Good.” It is translated “Soundness of Body,” “Welfare,” “Prosperity.”
  • Greek – Eirēnē: “Serenity,” “Tranquility,” “The Perfect Contentment of a Life which is Completely Happy & Secure.”

I.  Peace is Most Commonly Used as a Greeting

• Grace and Peace to You (Ro 1:7)
• Combining of Greek and Jewish Greetings

II.  Peace Has Recognizable Sources

• Trust (Ro 15:13)
• Faith which Has Turned to Action (Ro 2:9-10)
• God (Ph 4:6-9)
• Jesus Christ (Jo 14:27)

III.  Peace is Right Relationships in Every Sphere of Life

• Within the Home (1 Co 7:15)
• Between Jew and Gentile (Ep 2:13-18)
• Within the Church (Ep 4:3; Co 3:15)
• Between our Fellow Human Beings (He 12:14)
• Between Humans and God (Ro 5:1; Co 1:19-22)

Applications:

• Peace is the Expression of Perfect Welfare.
• Peace is a Gift from God, but we Must Seek and Pursue it (1 Pe. 3:11; 2 Pe 3:14).
• Peace within our Relationships does not Come Easy, but when we Pursue it with our Whole Hearts, God Provides.
• Peace with God is our Greatest Blessing.

Peace is the third virtue produced by Spirit, as he works to create within us the character of Jesus, listed by Paul in Galatians 5:16-23. Peace in the Greek is Eirēnē; it means “Serenity,” “Tranquility,” “The Perfect Contentment of a Life which is Completely Happy & Secure.” Eirēnē is the equivalent of the Hebrew Shalōm which means “Everything that Makes for a Person’s Highest Good.” Shalōm can translated “Soundness of Body,” “Welfare,” “Prosperity.” As you can see, both of these roughly equivalent terms mean much more than our English use of peace, “The absence of war/trouble.”

As with all the other fruit in this list, peace is the product of God’s activity in our lives.  This includes peace within, peace in the midst of circumstances, and peace within our relationships.  We all need peace in our lives.  This is especially true in our conflict laden world.  Just think of what we have experienced over the last two years – war and the threat of war; political and social unrest; economic uncertainty; and sickness, death, and fear from the pandemic. These circumstances along with the doom, gloom, and discord from the various media – including social media – erode our sense of well-being and mental health.  Thank God that he has an endless supply of peace for those who seek to be more like Jesus!

Joy (Chara)

Introduction

• Today we will Discuss Joy.
• Charein (rejoice, 72 times); Chara (joy, 60 times)
• Joy Must be Distinguished from Happiness.

I.  There is Joy in Christian Fellowship

• Fellowship (Phm 7; Ph 4:10)
• Fellowship Restored (2 Co 7:6-7, 13)
• Fellowship Reunited (2 Jo 12)

II.  There is Joy in the Gospel

• The Joy of the New Discovery (Lk 2:10; Mt 28:8; Lk 24:52)
• The Joy of Receiving the Gospel (1Th 1:6; Ac 8:8; 39)
• The Joy of Believing (Ro 15:13; Ph 1:25)
• The Sternness of Christian Joy
• Joy in Discipline and Testing (Ja 1:2 ; Jo 16:21, 22)
• Joy in Persecution (Ac 13:50-52; 2 Co 6:4-10; 1 Th 1:6)

III.  There is Joy in the Christian Work and Witness

• The Joy of Seeing God in Action (Lk 10:17; 13:17; 19:37)
• The Joy of Seeing the Spread of the Gospel (Ac 15:3)
• The Joy of a Teacher in the Progress of his People  (Co 2:5; 2 Jo 4; 3 Jo 4)
• The Joy of Giving Others Joy (Jo 15:11; 17:3; 1 Jo 1:4)
• The Joy of Seeing Our Converts Saved (Ph 4:1; 1 Th 2:19-20)
• The Joy of God (Lk 15:7, 10, 32)

Applications:

• The Fruit of Joy is a Distinguishing Characteristic of the Christian Life (Ph 4:4; 1 Th 5:16; Ro 14:17).
• The Fruit of Joy is a Byproduct of Christian Living Derived from fellowship, the gospel, and ministry.
• The Fruit of Joy is Available even in trials and persecution.
• The Fruit of Joy is Produced by the Spirit.

Christian joy is to be distinguished from happiness.  Generally speaking, happiness is dependent upon circumstances, but joy is a blessing imparted by the Holy Spirit as a part of the fruit he produces in the lives of believers. If we don’t make this distinction, we risk allowing the disap­pointments, sorrows, and tragedies of life to steal away that joy. The Holy Spirit opens our eyes (Ephesians 1:17-20) to the tremendous love and faithfulness of God as expressed in Christ.  This love produces trust in his faithful transformation of our character into the image of Christ and hope in our eternal glory. The end result is joy—even in the midst of suffering.

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,  ² through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.  ³ Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  ⁴ perseverance, character; and character, hope.  ⁵ And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us (Romans 5:1-5).

This week we will be studying the joy produced by the Spirit.  I’ll say more in the lesson. Be sure to print out your bulletin or pick up a copy in the foyer so you can complete the fill-in-the-blank outline.

            Love (Agape)

Introduction
A.  Our New Series is Based on Galatians 5:13-26.
B.  Today we will Discuss Love (5:22-26).
I.  Love Defined (The Greeks Had a Word for It):
A.  Eros – Sexual Love (Strawberry Shortcake)
B.  Philia – Friendship Love (Bowling Buddy)
C.  Storge – Family Love (Aunt Mabel)
D.  Agape – Unselfish Love (Self-Sacrificing)
II.  Love (Agape) Demonstrated – God
A.  A Completely Undeserved Love (Ro 5:8)
B.  A Productive and Transforming Love (Ro 5:3-8)
C.  An Inseparable Love (Ro 8:35-39)
D.  A Great Love (Ep 2:4-7)
III.  Love (Agape) Demonstrated – Jesus
A.  A Love that Surpasses Knowledge (Ep 3:19)
B.  The Pattern for Christians (Ep 5:2; 1 Jo 3:16)
C.  The Controlling Dynamic of Christians (2 Co 5:14)
IV.  Love (Agape) Commanded for Christians
A.  The Atmosphere of the Christian Life (Ep 5:1; Co 3:14)
B.  The Universal Motive of the Christian Life (1 Co 16:14)
Applications:
A.  The Spirit Produces the Fruit of Love but we Must Cooperate.
B.  The Spirit Produces the Fruit of Love in our Relationships.
1.  Saints (Ep 1:15; Ro 12:9-10) / Leaders (1 Th 5:12-13)
2.  All Men (1 Th 3:12; Ga 6:10)
3.  Enemies (Mt 5:44)
C.  The Spirit Produces the Fruit of Love in Action.
1.  Practical Generosity (2 Co 8:8, 24; 1 Jo 3:17-18)
2.  Forgiveness (2 Co 2:7-8)

Love

Those who allow the Holy Spirit to lead them in their Christian walk will exhibit certain behaviors. Paul calls these behaviors The Fruit of the Spirit. As I mentioned in last week’s lesson these characteristics are not so much things we “do” as they are traits that are produced in us as the Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ.  This is not to say we have no part in the transformation (see Romans 12:1-2); we must cooperate with the Spirit’s work.  This is what is meant by “walking in the Spirit” or being “led by the Spirit.

This week we will be studying love (agape). This is the self-sacrificing, active good will that is demonstrated in God’s benevolent faithfulness to humankind and Jesus’ self-sacrificing death on our behalf.  Love is the crowing virtue of the Christian life in that is surpasses all other forms of piety.  It is the universal motive of everything we do. It is expressed to friends and enemies alike.  A love like this does not come naturally for human beings due to our sinful nature (flesh); that is why it has to be created in us by God.  I’ll say more in the lesson.

Be sure to print out your bulletin or pick up a copy in the foyer so you can complete the fill-in-the-blank outline. We provide a completed outline in our weekly blog.
Links to the life group lesson for the week of 9/19/2021 can be found here.

Have a Great Week!  Joey

Introduction

A.  Our New Series is Based on Galatians 5:13-26.
 B.  Today we will Discuss the Works of the Flesh (5:19-21).

I.  Works/Deeds vs. Fruit (5:19, 22)

Works/Deeds are Produced by Us; Fruit is Produced in Us.

II.  Corrupted Sexuality

A.  Porneia – Sexual Immorality (All Forms)
B.  Akatharsia – Impurity (Defilement of the Personality)
C.  Aselgeia – Debauchery (Shameless Behavior)

III.  Corrupted Religion

A.  Eidololatreia – Idolatry (Usurping God’s Place)
B.  Pharmakeia – Witchcraft (Use of Drugs to Poison, Curse, or Kill)

IV.  Corrupted Relationships

A.  Echthrai – Hatred (Class, Racial, Interpersonal Enmity)
B.  Eris – Discord (The Disruption of Life that Comes from Hatred)
C.  Zelos – Jealousy (Admiration turned to Ambition)
D.  Thumos – Fits of Rage (Anger, Angry Outbursts)
 E.  Eritheia – Selfish Ambition (Self-promotion)
F.  Dichostasia – Dissensions (Divisions)
G.  Hairesis – Factions (Divisions into Cliques, Parties)
H.  Phthonos – Envy (Bitter Envy, Hatred, Resentment)

V.  Corrupted Blessings (Food & Drink)

A.  Methe – Drunkeness (Uncontrolled Drinking)
B.  Komos – Orgies (Gluttonous or Drunken Parties)

Lessons:

A.  Sin + Human Nature Corrupts all God Intended for Good.
B.  The Indwelling Spirit is our Only Recourse in this Struggle.
C.  Those Who Live Like this Will NOT Enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

We have just begun a sermon series entitled, The Fruit of the Spirit.  These lessons are based on Galatians 5:13-26.  I will be providing fill-in-the-blank outlines for these lessons each week in the bulletin.  I encourage you to print out a copy of the bulletin before you come to services or pick one up in the foyer when you arrive.

These messages will also provide the basis of our Life Group lessons for many of our small groups.  We are emphasizing group building and life application in these lessons. I will have lesson sheets available for group leaders each Sunday.  Also Dropbox links  to these Life Group lessons can be found here.

Have a Great Week!  Joey