January 8, 2023: "Life Together - Drift Happens"

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Sermon begins at 23:07

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Build My Life x Pat Barrett

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Sermon Guide

To what extent do you agree with Robert's statement “Drift Happens?”

Share a time when you drifted from something or someone important. (joy, God, good health, spouse?)

What did you learn from experiencing this drift?

Read Hebrews 2:1

How many times is the word “we” used?  

Why is this passage important to living a more intentional life?

When we find ourselves asking the question “How did I get here?” it’s usually because we stopped doing "this" and started doing "that."

5 "Stops and Starts" were mentioned in this sermon

* we stop counting and start comparing

* we stop praying and start panicking

*we stop fighting sin and start flirting with sin

* we stop embracing accountability and start avoiding accountability

* we stop gathering and start isolating

"To stop the drift, we must reverse the list!"

Discuss these 5 "Starts and Stops" from the letter of Hebrews and discuss their importance.

1) Start counting and stop comparing

Read Hebrews 12:28.

How can others help you count the blessings and live with more gratitude?

2) Start praying and stop panicking

Read Hebrews 4:16

How comfortable are you praying for others?

How comfortable are you praying with others?

3) Start fighting sin and stop flirting with sin

Read Hebrews 12:1

What can you do this week to loosen sin’s clinging in your life?

4) Start embracing accountability and stop avoiding accountability

Read Hebrews 4:13 and Hebrews 10:24

What comes to mind when you think of being accountable? (negative and positive)

Read 1 Timothy 4:8.

Why do we need other people to do this?

5) Start gathering and stop isolating

Read Hebrews 10:24-25

What can you do to better prioritize "life together" with others and the people in this group?

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