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APRIL 14, 2024
"WALKING IN THE FEAR OF GOD"
DR. KEVIN UECKERT
Lead Pastor








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NEHEMIAH 5:1-19

FOR YOU  |  FOR FAMILY  | FOR SMALL GROUPS





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THIS WEEK'S TEXT

 



CONSIDER



Read this week's text . You might be tempted to skip this step, but it's the most crucial part of your time together.

SUMMARY:  This Sunday we revisit Nehemiah chapter 5, focusing on the importance of community within the church to help each other walk in the fear of God. The message highlights the reactive steps taken when a member of the community is not walking in the fear of God, including being willing to say something, do something, and hold each other accountable based on Scripture within the church context. The sermon also emphasizes the proactive measures that can be taken to reduce the need for reactive steps, such as engaging in biblical community, literacy, and prayer. The ultimate goal is to ensure that as a church, we reflect the image of Jesus Christ and fulfill the mission God has set before us.

1. What does it mean to you to "walk in the fear of God"?
2. How can we lovingly approach a fellow believer who may not be walking in the fear of God?
3. What role does accountability play in our spiritual growth, and how can we implement it within our community?
4. Can you share a time when someone helped you realign with God's will? How did it impact your faith journey?
5. How can serving alongside others in the church help us grow in our fear of God?
6. In what ways can we proactively encourage each other to stay rooted in Scripture?
7. How does prayer strengthen our commitment to walk in the fear of God?
8. What are some practical steps we can take this week to help each other walk in the fear of God?

Next Steps:
This week, let's challenge ourselves to be proactive in our spiritual walk by engaging in one act of service within our church community. Additionally, let's commit to asking at least one person to hold us accountable in our walk with God, offering the same support in return.




PRAY 

Lord, we thank You for this time of fellowship and discussion. As we depart from one another, may the insights and convictions we've shared today take root in our hearts. Help us to be vigilant in supporting one another in our walks with You, and give us the courage to both offer and receive guidance in love. May our actions this week reflect our desire to serve You and build Your kingdom. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.





    1. READ 

      THIS WEEK'S TEXT

       



      CONSIDER



      Read this week's text aloud as a family. You might be tempted to skip this step, but it's the most crucial part of your time together      .

      SUMMARY:  This Sunday we revisit Nehemiah chapter 5, focusing on the importance of community within the church to help each other walk in the fear of God. The message highlights the reactive steps taken when a member of the community is not walking in the fear of God, including being willing to say something, do something, and hold each other accountable based on Scripture within the church context. The sermon also emphasizes the proactive measures that can be taken to reduce the need for reactive steps, such as engaging in biblical community, literacy, and prayer. The ultimate goal is to ensure that as a church, we reflect the image of Jesus Christ and fulfill the mission God has set before us.

      1. What does it mean to be respectful and listen to God in our daily lives? Can you think of ways we can show respect to God at home, school, or when we're with our friends?
      2. If we notice a friend or someone in our family not being very kind or forgetting to listen to God, how can we gently and kindly help them remember, without making them feel bad?
      3. Why is it important to have friends and family help us remember to be good and listen to God? How does it help us grow stronger in what we believe?
      4. Can you share a story when a friend or family member helped you make a good choice? How did it make you feel, and how did it help you?



      Next Steps:
      This week, let's challenge ourselves to be proactive in our spiritual walk by engaging in one act of service within our church community. Additionally, let's commit to asking at least one person to hold us accountable in our walk with God, offering the same support in return.




      PRAY 

      Lord, we thank You for this time of fellowship and discussion. As we depart from one another, may the insights and convictions we've shared today take root in our hearts. Help us to be vigilant in supporting one another in our walks with You, and give us the courage to both offer and receive guidance in love. May our actions this week reflect our desire to serve You and build Your kingdom. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.



       





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    READ 

    THIS WEEK'S TEXT

     



    CONSIDER



    Read this week's text aloud as a group. You might be tempted to skip this step, but it's the most crucial part of your time together    .

    SUMMARY:  This Sunday we revisit Nehemiah chapter 5, focusing on the importance of community within the church to help each other walk in the fear of God. The message highlights the reactive steps taken when a member of the community is not walking in the fear of God, including being willing to say something, do something, and hold each other accountable based on Scripture within the church context. The sermon also emphasizes the proactive measures that can be taken to reduce the need for reactive steps, such as engaging in biblical community, literacy, and prayer. The ultimate goal is to ensure that as a church, we reflect the image of Jesus Christ and fulfill the mission God has set before us.

    1. What does it mean to you to "walk in the fear of God"?
    2. How can we lovingly approach a fellow believer who may not be walking in the fear of God?
    3. What role does accountability play in our spiritual growth, and how can we implement it within our community?
    4. Can you share a time when someone helped you realign with God's will? How did it impact your faith journey?
    5. How can serving alongside others in the church help us grow in our fear of God?
    6. In what ways can we proactively encourage each other to stay rooted in Scripture?
    7. How does prayer strengthen our commitment to walk in the fear of God?
    8. What are some practical steps we can take this week to help each other walk in the fear of God?

    Next Steps:
    This week, let's challenge ourselves to be proactive in our spiritual walk by engaging in one act of service within our church community. Additionally, let's commit to asking at least one person to hold us accountable in our walk with God, offering the same support in return.




    PRAY 

    Lord, we thank You for this time of fellowship and discussion. As we depart from one another, may the insights and convictions we've shared today take root in our hearts. Help us to be vigilant in supporting one another in our walks with You, and give us the courage to both offer and receive guidance in love. May our actions this week reflect our desire to serve You and build Your kingdom. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.



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