Discussion Guide | Jan. 12, 2025

January 13th, 2025
by Capital Life Church

Introduction

"Excellent Leader, Genuine Faith" - Sermon Summary

This week Pastor Lisa emphasizes the importance of spiritual and emotional maturity as we enter a new year. Her sermon encourages believers to be intentional in their daily devotion to God, recognizing that spiritual growth requires discipline and consistency. Maturity does not come with age but through intentional actions and a genuine faith. Let us prayerfully consider how we might integrate our faith into every aspect of our lives, including our workplaces, and be leaders who reflect God's character.

Intro Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we gather today, we ask for Your presence to fill our hearts and minds. Open us to receive Your word and guide us to understand how we can grow spiritually and emotionally. Help us to be intentional in our devotion to You and to step into the wonderful plans You have for us this year. Amen.

Ice Breaker

What is one new habit or goal you have set for yourself this year?

Main Study

Key Verses

Titus 2:7-8
Psalm 86:11-12
1 Corinthians 10:31
Joshua 24:15
Psalm 25:4-5

Questions

What does it mean to be devotionally driven in your daily life?
How can we ensure that our spiritual maturity is not dependent on others?
Why is it important to integrate our faith into our workplace?
What are some practical steps to grow in emotional maturity?
How can we be intentional about our spiritual growth this year?
What role does prayer play in developing a deeper relationship with God?
How can we encourage others to grow spiritually and emotionally?
What is one area of your life where you want to see growth in 2025?

Life Application

This week, commit to starting each day with a moment of prayer and reflection, inviting God into every aspect of your day. Identify one area where you can be more intentional in your spiritual or emotional growth and take a practical step towards it.

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Closing

Key Takeaways

Spiritual and emotional maturity requires intentionality and discipline.
Our faith should be integrated into every aspect of our lives, including our work.
Prayer is essential for a deep relationship with God and spiritual growth.
Emotional maturity involves recognizing and addressing our weaknesses.
We are called to be examples of God's character in all we do.

Ending Prayer

Lord, we thank You for the opportunity to gather and learn from Your word. As we leave this place, help us to carry the lessons we've learned into our daily lives. May we be intentional in our spiritual and emotional growth, and may our lives reflect Your love and grace to those around us. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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