Increasing Joy - 2

February 3, 2013
Increasing Joy - 2
Philippians 1:3-8

6 things that increase Joy:

1. Proper Perspective

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What does this look like?

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Gospel is:

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One Step: how can we become a Koinōnia Church?

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Referenced Passages: Phil 1:3-8: | Mt 18:19-20 | Jn 14:6 | Jn 14:13-14 | Rm 1:8 | Rm 7:25 | Jude 24-25 | Ja 1:5-8 | Mt 6:7-8 | Eph 1:18-19 | Mt 6:5-6 | Lk 11:5-13 | 2 Cor 12:7-9 | Rm 1:16-17 | 1 Cor 15:1-5 | Gal 1:6-8 | Mk 16:15 | Acts 2:42-47 | Jn 15:20 | 2 Tim 2:3 | Heb 13:3 | Rm 12:15-17 | Gal 6:2 | Heb 13:16 | Rm 12:13 | 2 Cor 8:1-4 |


Growth Group Discussion
Increasing Joy - 2
Philippians 1:3-8

Get to know you:
Which Biblical person do you most relate to and why?

Digging Deeper:

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1. What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

a. Based on the sermon: How does your prayer life measure up with Paul's? Is it full of joy, complaints, requests or praise?

2. When you pray do you use certain techniques to help you stay focused and on track? (journaling, reciting Lord's prayer, etc)

3. Do you have an example of when a steady prayer has been answered in the affirmative?

4. Why is accuracy of the Gospel message so important?

Read Acts 2:42-47

5. Based on the sermon: Do you think HCC is a Koinōnia Church?

a. What are things we can do better to become or stay one?

One Step Application:

What intentional step will you take to have a more faithful prayer life this week?

What intentional step will you take to ensure that HCC becomes or remains a Koinōnia Church?