Faith Full: Part 1 - What is Faith?
MICRO CHURCH GUIDE
January 9, 2022
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MyOneLife - Starts January 23
If you’d like to learn more about the history, vision & values of our church, discover your personal mission and spiritual gifts, and have opportunities to get involved - then MyOneLife is your next step! MyOneLife is a 4-week small group experience that takes place on Sunday mornings during the 10:45am service in the Meeting Room at each of our campuses beginning January 23. For more information or to sign up, check the “MyOneLife” box on your Connection Card.
Join a Volunteer Team
Did you know it takes over a hundred volunteers every week to make a service at OneLife happen at our campuses? So if you haven’t started volunteering, then it’s time to get on the team! From First Impressions & Security, to Kid City, to Production & Worship, to OneLife Students, weekday teams, and more - there’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to serve. Click here to get started!
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Click here and we’ll help you get started.
Get the OneLife App!
Stay up-to-date with everything going on using the OneLife app! From watching services, to Micro Church discussion guides, to online giving, news and more - the app has everything you’ll need to stay connected to everything going on with our church family. Download it now by going to onelifeknox.com/app on your phone’s web browser.
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GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
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SERMON NOTES & DISCUSSION
The maturity of my relationship with Jesus is equal to the magnitude of my faith.
Matthew 8:8 NLT
8 But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.
Matthew 8:9 NLT
9 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.”
Matthew 8:10 NLT
10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!
Mark 6:3 NLT
3 Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.
Mark 6:5-6 NLT
5 And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people.
1. Jesus was never amazed by knowledge or obedience - only faith.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
2. Faith has an object.
3. The object of faith is not a particular outcome.
John 14:1 NIV
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; believe also in me.
4. Jesus came to establish himself as the object of my faith.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
5. Faith looks different in every season of life.
WHAT WOULD I DO IF I HAD CONFIDENCE GOD IS WITH ME?
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CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, Click Here.
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MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
Who in your life do you think could be discipleable or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
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WHAT'S NEXT?
Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
January 9, 2022
_____________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MyOneLife - Starts January 23
If you’d like to learn more about the history, vision & values of our church, discover your personal mission and spiritual gifts, and have opportunities to get involved - then MyOneLife is your next step! MyOneLife is a 4-week small group experience that takes place on Sunday mornings during the 10:45am service in the Meeting Room at each of our campuses beginning January 23. For more information or to sign up, check the “MyOneLife” box on your Connection Card.
Join a Volunteer Team
Did you know it takes over a hundred volunteers every week to make a service at OneLife happen at our campuses? So if you haven’t started volunteering, then it’s time to get on the team! From First Impressions & Security, to Kid City, to Production & Worship, to OneLife Students, weekday teams, and more - there’s plenty of opportunities for everyone to serve. Click here to get started!
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Click here and we’ll help you get started.
Get the OneLife App!
Stay up-to-date with everything going on using the OneLife app! From watching services, to Micro Church discussion guides, to online giving, news and more - the app has everything you’ll need to stay connected to everything going on with our church family. Download it now by going to onelifeknox.com/app on your phone’s web browser.
_____________________
GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
_____________________
SERMON NOTES & DISCUSSION
The maturity of my relationship with Jesus is equal to the magnitude of my faith.
Matthew 8:8 NLT
8 But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.
Matthew 8:9 NLT
9 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.”
Matthew 8:10 NLT
10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!
Mark 6:3 NLT
3 Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.
Mark 6:5-6 NLT
5 And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people.
1. Jesus was never amazed by knowledge or obedience - only faith.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
2. Faith has an object.
3. The object of faith is not a particular outcome.
John 14:1 NIV
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; believe also in me.
4. Jesus came to establish himself as the object of my faith.
Hebrews 11:1 NIV
1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
5. Faith looks different in every season of life.
WHAT WOULD I DO IF I HAD CONFIDENCE GOD IS WITH ME?
_____________________
CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, Click Here.
_____________________
MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
Who in your life do you think could be discipleable or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
_____________________
WHAT'S NEXT?
Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
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