Sermon Recap 🎬
In the sermon "Go Do What Makes You Happy," Pastor Michael refutes the idea that Jesus promotes immediate happiness, emphasizing instead the pursuit of holiness and obedience. He uses the story of the woman caught in adultery to illustrate Jesus' call to repentance and forgiveness, not indulgence in sinful behaviors. The pastor challenges listeners to find true happiness in a relationship with God, guiding them to embrace repentance and share God's grace with others for spiritual revival. Ultimately, the sermon encourages living obediently to God's will for lasting joy and contentment.
Ice Breaker 🧊
If you could travel to any fictional place from a book or movie, where would you go and why?
Discussion Questions 💬
Why does Jesus not say 'go and do whatever makes you happy'?
Pastor Michael explains that Jesus does not encourage the pursuit of temporary happiness, but rather holiness and obedience to God's will
When have you had to choose between temporary happiness and obedience to God's will? How did it impact your life?
How does the story of the woman caught in adultery show Jesus' attitude towards sin and happiness?
Pastor Michael notes that Jesus does not condone sin, but offers forgiveness and calls for repentance, indicating the importance of seeking holiness over temporary happiness
What instances in your life can you recall where you faced temptation, and how did your reaction impact your spiritual walk?
What does true happiness look like according to Pastor Michael?
He states that true happiness is found in a relationship with God and living a life of holiness
How can you pursue a deeper relationship with God and prioritize holiness in your everyday life?
What is one practical step you can take to lower your expectations of earthly happiness and find joy in God's presence?
Pastor Michael encourages listeners to shift their focus from temporary pleasures to pursuing a relationship with God
In what areas of your life are you seeking earthly happiness, and how can you redirect your focus towards God?
How can repentance restart a person's relationship with God?
The sermon concludes with the importance of repentance and how it cleanses and allows for personal revival
What areas of your life do you need to repent and how can you commit to seeking repentance and renewal in your walk with God?
Prayer 🙏
Ask for prayer requests from the group.
• Seek God's help to identify and turn away from sins that we may not even recognize in our lives.
• Pray for strength and courage to resist temptations and to make choices that honor God throughout the week.
• Ask God to help us see and treat others with love and compassion, just as Jesus would.