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Sermon study guide for next-level growth.
Sermon Overview
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Sermon Series:
John: The Explicit Gospel
The Promised Helper - Part 1
Key Passage: John 14:15-24
Key Takeaways
1. Love and obedience are both conditions and convictions of following Christ.
2. The Holy Spirit is our promised Helper, Advocate, and Comforter.
3. True love for Jesus is demonstrated through obedience to His Word.
4. The indwelling Holy Spirit produces fruit in the believer's life.
5. God makes His home in those who love and obey Jesus.
2. The Holy Spirit is our promised Helper, Advocate, and Comforter.
3. True love for Jesus is demonstrated through obedience to His Word.
4. The indwelling Holy Spirit produces fruit in the believer's life.
5. God makes His home in those who love and obey Jesus.
Discussion Questions
1. What does Jesus mean when He says, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments"? How do
love and obedience relate to each other in our Christian wal
2. Pastor Nick mentioned that "Love for Christ is the root and obedience is the fruit." How have you experienced this in your own life?
3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping us love and obey Jesus? Share an experience where you felt the Holy Spirit's guidance or comfor
4. How does the world's view of truth differ from the "Spirit of truth" Jesus describes? How can we align ourselves more with God's truth?
5. Discuss the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Which fruit do you find most challenging to cultivate, and why?
6. Pastor Nick mentions that we are not left as orphans. How does knowing that God dwells within believers through the Holy Spirit impact your daily life?
2. Pastor Nick mentioned that "Love for Christ is the root and obedience is the fruit." How have you experienced this in your own life?
3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping us love and obey Jesus? Share an experience where you felt the Holy Spirit's guidance or comfor
4. How does the world's view of truth differ from the "Spirit of truth" Jesus describes? How can we align ourselves more with God's truth?
5. Discuss the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Which fruit do you find most challenging to cultivate, and why?
6. Pastor Nick mentions that we are not left as orphans. How does knowing that God dwells within believers through the Holy Spirit impact your daily life?
Practical Applications
1. Daily Scripture Reading: Commit to reading God's Word daily this week, asking the Holy Spirit to
illuminate its meaning for you.
2. Love-Driven Obedience: Identify one area where you struggle to obey God. Pray for a deeper love for Christ to motivate your obedience in this area.
3. Fruit Check: Examine your life for evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. Choose one fruit to intentionally cultivate this week.
4. Dwelling Place Preparation: Spend time in prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to "clean house" in your heart, surrendering any areas you've been holding back.
5. Love in Action: Show love to someone in a tangible way this week, letting your actions be an overflow of your love for Christ.
2. Love-Driven Obedience: Identify one area where you struggle to obey God. Pray for a deeper love for Christ to motivate your obedience in this area.
3. Fruit Check: Examine your life for evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. Choose one fruit to intentionally cultivate this week.
4. Dwelling Place Preparation: Spend time in prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to "clean house" in your heart, surrendering any areas you've been holding back.
5. Love in Action: Show love to someone in a tangible way this week, letting your actions be an overflow of your love for Christ.