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The latest sermons from Grand Lake Church. Learn more at www.grandlakechurch.org.

    "Heal Me Lord Jesus" Sermon

    "Heal Me Lord Jesus" Sermon

    1. Read Psalm 22: 1-22. In what ways have you felt these same ways?

    2. Read Psalm 22: 23-31. Have you ever praised God in the midst of being forsaken, despised, mocked, insulted, and/or bullied? It’s hard. How does the Psalmist respond?

    3. As we approach Holy Week, what parts of Psalm are parts of the Passion Story (of Jesus’ suffering and death)?

    4. In what ways have you been healed through prayer?

    5. In what way(s) has another been healed through prayer?

    6. In what ways have you been able to forgive another?

    7. In what ways have you been able to practice Jesus’ Rule found in Matthew 18?

    8. You heard Kyle’s testimony last week. What is your testimony of how God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit have worked in your life?

    Prayer of the Week:
    God of new beginnings, you wipe away our tears and set us upon a new path. Heal us Jesus. Holy Spirit permeate our lives, so that we are healed of all illnesses - of body, mind, soul, and broken relationships – through our Triune God we pray. Amen.

    • 29 min
    "Redemption" Sermon

    "Redemption" Sermon

    Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection:

    1. What is your idea of a better life?

    2. What does Jesus want for you?

    3. What has Jesus done for you?

    4. Have you had a spiritual experience? What happened? What was it like?

    Read Romans 8: 1-6.
    1. In what ways have you been set free through Jesus Christ?

    Read Hebrews 12: 1-2.
    1. In what ways is God calling you to deepen or strengthen your faith?

    Prayer for the Week:
    Father, allow me to remember your words and your promise of, "My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Amen.

    • 47 min
    "Letting Go of the Baggage" - Sermon

    "Letting Go of the Baggage" - Sermon

    Read 1 John 1:1 – 2:11.

    1. In what ways have you been living in the darkness?

    2. What have you done differently to live into the light?

    3. What else might you do?

    4. What is stopping you?

    Read Matthew 11:28-30.

    1. John Wesley taught his followers to ask one another, “How is it with your soul?” So how is it with your soul?

    2. In what ways are you weary?

    3. How heavy is the baggage you’ve been carrying?

    4. What pieces and parts can you give to Jesus?

    5. What pieces and parts are you willing to allow Jesus to shoulder, to yoke with him, so He can lighten your load?

    6. Ask God to help you lay your burden down at the feet of Jesus.

    Prayer for the Week:
    Jesus, help me give up my baggage, my stuff, the control I have held on to for so long. Help me to yoke up with you, allow you to shoulder the load, and give you the baggage I have clung to for so long. I thank you for the way you have worked and continue to work in my life. Amen.

    • 19 min
    Communication from the Heart - Sermon

    Communication from the Heart - Sermon

    Read Ephesians 4:4-7, 11-17 and Mark 7:1-23.

    Communication is like 'a process by which information is confused by individuals through a conflicting system of emotions, behaviors, backgrounds, and desires.'

    The six distinct messages heard when we speak are:
    1. What we mean to say;
    2. What we actually say;
    3. What the other person hears;
    4. What the other person thinks he or she hears;
    5. What the other person says about what we said;
    6. What we think the other person said about what we said.
    Taken from "Relationship Principles of Jesus" by Tom Holloday

    In what ways do previous conflicts, misunderstandings, or pinches make sense now?

    There are ways we can stop anger from pouring out of our mouths. Which do you use?
    First, take 4 deep breaths.
    Second, step back and take 5 or 10 minutes to calm down.
    Third, pray for the other person.
    Fourth, eat. Sometimes we get angry when we are hangry, like the Snickers commercial.
    Fifth, stop blaming others for how we feel, and own our own feelings.
    Sixth, watch and control the tone and volume of our own voice.
    Seventh, focus on a solution, not on the problem.
    Eighth, learn to accept some things can’t be changed, at least at that moment.

    What are ways you can help the church feel and be safe for all?

    Prayer for the Week:
    Lord, help me communicate better. Help me step out in faith and learn to reconcile. Lord, help me reflect Christ not only at church, but all areas of my life. Amen.

    • 28 min
    Ash Wednesday - Sermon

    Ash Wednesday - Sermon

    • 16 min
    Jesus’ Rule - Sermon

    Jesus’ Rule - Sermon

    Read Matthew 5: 23-24.

    1. Have you witnessed anyone going to another during a worship service to make amends?

    2. How would you feel if someone came up to you during the offering to make an apology?

    Read Hebrews 12: 14-15.

    1. What are some of the disagreements, issues, and problems which have spread throughout our church?

    2. How did they make you feel?

    3. Did you and others feel defiled?

    4. People can agree to disagree and live in peace.

    Read Matthew 18: 15-17a.

    1. Why is it so hard for others to follow Jesus’ Rule?

    2. Why is it so hard for you to live into Jesus’ Rule?

    3. Have you ever asked that your complaints, about another in the church, remain confidential?

    4. What does Jesus’ Rule say to do instead?

    Paul wrote to the Galatians, “Take care that you yourselves are not tempted (or pulled in to something) too.” What will you do the next time a friend comes to you with a complaint or comment that someone did something negative?

    Will you help them follow Jesus’ Rule and ask, “Did you talk to the person?” If the answer is no, ask, “Will you go to them and share your hurt, pinch, or concern?” If the answer is still no, you may offer to go with them as a neutral party.

    If your friend still refuses to go, remind them of Christ’s Rule. If they still won’t try to reconcile the problem/issue, they themselves are the issue. This is a hard teaching by Jesus, but necessary for the church to be a safe place for all.

    Prayer of the Week:

    Jesus, we love so many of your teachings, especially that you love us; but you also have some very hard ones. Help us reflect upon our part of allowing conflicts, disagreements, resentments, or pinches to perpetuate in our church. Help us follow your Rule. Amen.

    • 32 min

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