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Forward progress happens one step at a time. Whether it’s taking a literal walk around the block or developing a course of action to achieve a goal, steps are an essential part of the process. When it comes to your goals, plans, and dreams, are you achieving them? Is your relationship with God getting stronger? Are you making progress or are you unsure of what to do next? Growth moves us from where we are to where we want to be. Movement requires steps, and those steps require obedience. There is always another step to take in maturity and growth. Join us for Forward as we take the next step in stewardship, relationship, discipleship, and community.
January 07, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#1 in series)
Deuteronomy 30:19b-20a; Ephesians 5:15-16
Series Truth:
God’s __ are God’s __ plan.
We grow in maturity as we take our next step.
For the person who wants to grow in the stewardship of time, they will need to be concerned with the __ of time and the __ of time.
There is always an __ that accompanies the commands of God.
The __ of one generation becomes the godly __ of the next generation.
For those who want to grow in the stewardship of time, each day there is…
“See, I have set before you today…” (v. 15a)
“I command you today to love the Lord your God…” (v. 16a)
“So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants…” (v. 19b)
“by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him…” (v. 20a)
“for this is your life and the length of your days…” (v. 20b)
January 14, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#2 in series)
2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Three statements on understanding finances from a biblical perspective:
1) God owns everything.
2) God blesses us with work, resources, and the ability to make money.
3) We are stewards of what God has entrusted to us.
Big Truth: Generosity is a voluntary expression of __ that transcends wealth and circumstances. You don’t have to be __ to be generous. You have to be __ to be generous.
Biblical generosity is…
January 21, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#3 in series)
Romans 12:1-8
What is a spiritual gift?
A spiritual gift is a special __, given by the Holy Spirit to every believer, that is to be used to __ others and build up the Body of Christ.
Based on information from the four primary texts, here are some foundational truths concerning spiritual gifts.
How do spiritual gifts fit into the flow of Romans 12?
Big Idea
Use the gifts God gave you, in the __ God called you, for the __ of those around you.
Motivational gifts are defined as gifts that motivate your thought __, actions, and reactions.
Finding your place of service is connected to how God MADE you.
Reflection/Response
How can you discover your gifting?
Take a free spiritual gifts inventory test:
May 19, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#4 in series
Acts 2:41-42; 1 Peter 2:9-10
Series Truth: God’s promptings are God’s growth plan. We grow in maturity as we take our next step.
__ brings __.
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” 1 Peter 2:9-10
What does it mean to belong to God?
May 26, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#5 in series)
2 Timothy 3:16-17; Colossians 3:2-3
Spiritual maturity occurs when the gospel transforms us in the areas of belonging, belief, and behavior.
Basic Idea: Our beliefs become a lid on our growth.
What do we need to believe about the Bible?
1) The Bible is God’s Word, and I can __ Him. (v. 16a)
2) The Bible is life-__, and I’m transformed by it. (v. 16b)
Scripture is useful for…
3) The Bible is preparatory, and I’m __ by it. (v. 17)
What are seven beliefs that can help you experience a lifetime of spiritual growth?
Who am I in Christ?
June 09, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#6 in series)
2 Peter 1:5-7
Big Truth: Our life in Christ is __ (lived out) when we __ and obey God.
Trusting God is the position from which we approach every virtue. What are the seven virtues?
– Aristotle distinguished self-control in connection to human passions.
– Unrestrained __ is when reason is entirely suppressed by passion.
– Perfect self-__ is when passion is entirely under the control of reason.
– Self-__ is when reason fights against passion but passion prevails.
– Self-__ is when reason fights against passion and reason prevails.
