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Logan Holloman | Next Gen Pastor | June 23, 2024
John 15:1-5; 8 (NIV)“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing… This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
Galatians 2:11-14 (NIV)When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group. The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew. How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs?
Acts 15:7-12 (NIV)After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to bear? No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.” The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
1 Peter 3:14-16a (NIV)Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters.
Acts 15:36-40 (NIV)
Choose one of the topics from this Restoring Us series:ConflictListeningForgivenessHumilitySpeaking
Who?When?Fear/roadblockWhere can I make room?
Reflection Questions:
1. Which of these areas of relationships comes most naturally to you? (conflict, listening, forgiveness, humility, or speaking)2. Which area of relationships might God be inviting you to intentionally focus on during the next week? Month?3. What obstacles come to mind when you think of intentional relationship areas in your life? What obstacles or challenges might you face if you don’t intentionally grow in these areas?4. What one or two steps can you take to overcome these obstacles you just identified?5. Finish this sentence…Through the Holy Spirit, I am beginning to realize my next step in relationships…
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Say the right thing in the right way at the right time.
Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor | June 16, 2024
Matthew 12:34b-35 (NIV)For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.
Matthew 15:18 (NIV)But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in your sight Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Romans 10:9 (NIV)If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Matthew 12:36-37 (NIV)“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
James 3:9-10 (NIV)With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
Colossians 4:6 (NIV)Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer every
one.
Conversation Characteristics that Represent a Healthy Heart:
1. Full of Grace
Proverbs 16:24 (NIV)Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 15:1(NIV)A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Luke 4:22 (NIV)All spoke well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips.
2. Seasoned with salt
Proverbs 12:18The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV)Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
3. Know how to answer everyone
Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
Ephesians 4:29a (NIV)Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs…
Reflection Questions:
1. Share a time where you asked yourself 'Why did I say that?' in reaction to a conversation.2. Read Matthew 12:34b-35 and Matthew 15:18. When we reflect on our words and say, 'Why did I say that?', where do those words come from?3. Read Matthew 12:36-37 and James 3:9-10. Why do our words matter?4. Read Col. 4:6. What does a conversation full of grace look like?5. What does a conversation seasoned with salt feel like?6. What does it mean to have an answer for everyone?7. If you were to analyze your conversations in light of Col 4:6, what would be the area you feel most comfortable with? How about the least comfortable with?
 
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"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." - C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
 
Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | June 9, 2024
“Humility is the single greatest and most indispensable attribute of being a team player.”— Patrick Lencioni, The Ideal Team Player p. 157
1 Peter 5:5b-6 (NIV)
Philippians 2:3-8 (NIV)
Jesus modeled “choosing to lose”.
1. Jesus saw the needs of others – ahead of his own.
John 13:1 (NIV)
2. Jesus used his authority to serve others.
Mark 9:35
3. Jesus served those who were difficult to love.
John 13:2 (NIV)
John 13:15-17 (NIV)
1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)
“If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud. And a biggish step, too. At least, nothing whatever can be done before it. If you think you are not conceited, it means you are very conceited indeed.”
— C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
 
John 13:34-35 (NIV)
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Reflection Questions:
1. In light of 1 Peter 5:5, why does God oppose pride and show favor to humility?2. How would you define humility? How would you know if you are humble?3. Why is humility a cornerstone of healthy relationships?4. How have you seen a lack of humility damage relationships in your life?Read John 13:1-175. How does Jesus model humility in this passage? How is he “not looking to his own interests but to the interests of others”?6. How can we grow in focusing on the needs of others and choosing to put those needs ahead of our own?7. Where is a place in your life (influence/power/position/time) that you could serve the needs of those around you? How will you do it? When?8. Jesus modeled humility by loving and serving those that would abandon, deny, and betray Him. How could love people in your life that may sometimes be difficult to love? Who is someone you could serve now that is difficult to love? What is a practical way to serve them?9. In John 13:15-17, Jesus promises a blessed life if we follow his example. How can living this way live to a blessed life? Won’t we miss out if we constantly focusing on others? Who will look out for us and meet our needs?10. Humility is sometimes referred to as the “shyest” of all virtues. When you to talk about it or focus on it, it goes away. What do you think that means? How are we then to work on growing in humility?11. How are “insecurity” and “arrogance” both a form of pride? How can insecurity be a more subtle form of pride? How can insecurity even look like humility? How can we see that in ourselves?
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Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | June 2, 2024
Ephesians 4:31-32Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, JUST AS in Christ God forgave you.
Matthew 18:23-35“Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.“At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.“But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.“His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’“But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened.“Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
Observations from Parable:1) Forgiveness is the decision to cancel a debt.2) Unforgiveness puts us in prison. 3) The cross of Jesus gives us the power to forgive.
Practical Steps to Forgiveness:1) Who do I need to forgive?2) What is the debt that they owe?3) Cancel the debt.4) Don’t reopen the case.
Matthew 6:12 (NIV)And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
How has Christ forgiven me?How am I to forgive others?With whom do I need to start?
Reflection Questions: 1. How have you seen unforgiveness have a negative effect in your life? In the life of people you know?2. What makes forgiving people that have wronged you difficult for you? What causes you to get stuck?3. Where have you seen success in forgiving people that have wronged you? What were some of the positive results you experienced?4. In regards to Matthew 18:34-35, Why do you think that Jesus gives such a strong rebuke to those that refuse to forgive others?5. Jesus describes unforgiveness as a torturous prison sentence. What do you think is the “prison” that we experience? How have you or how are you experiencing this?6. In regards to Ephesians 4:31-32 (referenced above), “JUST AS, in Christ God forgave you.” How has Christ forgiven you? How are you to forgive others? With whom do you need to start?7. Why is it imperative to look at the cross of Jesus as we extend forgiveness to others?
Agree or Disagree? Why?When we receive the forgiveness of Jesus on the cross we give up our right to hold unforgiveness toward others.
Review the practical steps to forgiveness…Which step do you find the most difficult? Not understand?What would keep you from pursuing forgiveness today?
Practical:1) Who do I need to forgive?2) What is the debt that they owe?3) Cancel the debt.4) Don’t reopen the

Logan & Cayla Holloman | NextGen Pastor & Licensed Professional Counselor | May 26, 2024
What if our posture is the beginning of listening, understanding, and loving those around us?
What’s my posture?Am I fully present or distracted?Am I loving or judging?Am I open or closed to being changed?Am I trying to fix or offer solutions?Am I uncomfortable with empathy or what they're saying?Is it easier for me to just get to the next thing I need to say?
“The state you’re in is the state you give to others” — Pete Scazzero
Jesus’ example:Pace (not running from village to village; always walking)Unhurried (Mark 5, Luke 19)Limits (taking time to pray, rest, eat, sleep)
Mark 5:30-34 (NIV)At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” “You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’ ” But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
Luke 19:3-6 (NIV)He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly.
“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable. When I want to genuinely love someone, the best gift I can give is to listen authentically.”— David Augsburger
Proverbs 18:2,13 (NIV)Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.
Listening: Attunement vs Agreeing
Reflection Questions:
Who might be someone God is asking you to listen to today?What might be one practical way you can slow down in order to love someone in the next 24 hours?Imagine what the Gallatin valley would look like if Journey Church was known for our radical commitment to listening to others, what might be the effects of that?What would you say is your greatest obstacle or challenge to being fully present and engaged with others (i.e. distracted, uncomfortable with emotion, etc)?
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Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | May 19, 2024
Matthew 5:9 (NIV)Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
James 1:2-4 (NIV)Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 4:1-2a (NIV)What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight.
“You know what the problem is? I’m just not getting what I want.”
Question: What do I want that I am not getting?
James 4:2b-3 (NIV)You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Romans 12:18 (NIV)If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Reflection Questions:
1. How was conflict handled in your home growing up? How did that shape you? What is your style for handling conflict? (denial, withdrawal, anger, argue, fight to win, …)2. What makes navigating conflict difficult for you?3. True or False: In Christ’s Kingdom, conflict is a good thing. Explain your answer.4. What do I want that I am not getting? Do you agree that this is a powerful question in dealing with conflict? Why or why not?5. Why is it important to know that the first step in conflict resolution is dealing with your own heart and desires? How can this be helpful in conflict situations? How do we discern our own heart and know what it actually is that we want that we are not getting?6. When we share what we want in the midst of conflict, why do you think it important to share our wants/desires for 1) ME, 2) for THEM, and 3) for US?7. Share an example of conflict that you handled poorly? What could you have done differently?8. How have you seen well-handled conflict create growth in your character and your relationships?9. Where do you have an opportunity to move toward someone in conflict? In that conflict, what do you want that you are not getting? What part of the conflict do you need to own?
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