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SunSundayJulJuly17th2011 July 17, 2011 - God is Forever Faithful in the Face of my Failure (part 3)
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God is Forever Faithful in the Face of my Failure
Esther
Todd Dugard

Study note:  A little unusual for us, but the following outline in Esther has been the basis for the messages for the last two weeks and this Sunday as well.  Esther is one historical narrative with one plot and one main message.  We'll work through a portion of the outline each Sunday and complete it, Lord willing, this Sunday.  The actions of the main characters will form the basis for hearing what God has for us in this great account of his work on behalf of his people.

Am I facing any of these failures?

The foolishness of over-indulgence - King Ahasuerus (1:1)

The pursuit of comfort and what's-best-for-me - Mordecai (2:5)

The crisis of love and identity - Esther (2:7)

The bitterness and rage that flow from unforgiveness - Haman the Agagite (3:1)

The consequences of past choices - The Jews (3:13)

Or do I realize that GOD is forever faithful in the face of these failures!


 Audio God is Forever Faithful - pt 3.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly10th2011 July 10, 2011 - God is Forever Faithful in the Face of my Failure (part 2)
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God is Forever Faithful in the Face of my Failure
Esther
Todd Dugard

Study note:  A little unusual for us, but the following outline in Esther will be the basis for the messages for last week, this week and next Sunday as well.  Esther is one historical narrative with one plot and one main message.  We'll work through a portion of the outline each Sunday and complete it, Lord willing, on Sunday, July 17.  The actions of the main characters will form the basis for hearing what God has for us in this great account of his work on behalf of his people.

Am I facing any of these failures?

The foolishness of over-indulgence - King Ahasuerus (1:1)

The pursuit of comfort and what's-best-for-me - Mordecai (2:5)

The crisis of love and identity - Esther (2:7)

The bitterness of rage that flows from unforgiveness - Haman the Agagite (3:1)

The consequences of past choices - The Jews (3:13)

Or do I realize that GOD is forever faithful in the face of these failures!

Small Group Curriculum

1.     How familiar am I with my own failures? 
2.     How are my present circumstances related to the following:
---Is where I have ended up a result of obedience or disobedience to God?
---Am I ashamed of being named as belonging to Jesus?  Read Romans 1:16
---Are my actions self-serving or truly seeking to honour God?
3.     How do I define myself?
4.     Share a part of your “backstory” that still informs your struggles today.
5.     Read Philippians 3:8.  What does this passage tell us?
6.     Read Philippians 1:20-21.  In what area do I need to make a commitment like Esther made?

Breakout:
1. What do I need to ask God to overcome in my life for his purposes this week?  
2. What specific prayers can we pray for each other this week?

Audio God is Forever Faithful - pt 2.mp3
SunSundayJulJuly3rd2011 July 3, 2011 - God is Forever Faithful in the Face of my Failure (part 1)
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God is Forever Faithful in the Face of my Failure
Esther
Todd Dugard

Study note:  A little unusual for us, but the following outline in Esther will be the basis for the messages for this week and the next two Sundays as well.  Esther is one historical narrative with one plot and one main message.  We'll work through a portion of the outline this Sunday and next and complete it, Lord willing, on Sunday, July 17.  The actions of the main characters will form the basis for hearing what God has for us in this great account of his work on behalf of his people.

Am I facing any of these failures?

The foolishness of over-indulgence - King Ahasuerus (1:1)


The pursuit of comfort and what's-best-for-me - Mordecai (2:5)


The crisis of love and identity - Esther (2:7)


The bitterness of rage that flows from unforgiveness - Haman the Agagite (3:1)


The consequences of past choices - The Jews (3:13)


Or do I realize that GOD is forever faithful in the face of these failures!

 Audio God is forever faithful - pt 1.mp3
SunSundayJunJune26th2011 June 26, 2011 - Love Perseveres
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Love Perseveres
Nehemiah 13
Todd Dugard

When I persevere in my love for God and for his people...


It means remaining true to what God says (v. 1a)


It means recognizing the challenge of being God's people (v. 1b-31a)


It means resting confidently in how God will work things out (v. 31b)


Small Group Curriculum


1. Read v. 1a.  Todd mentioned about how much every facet of our lives is better when we read from the book.  What are some practical ways you can implement God's Word into your life/your family's life?


2. It's important that we remain vigilant when it comes to not letting "the world" creep into the church/our lives.  Nehemiah was vigilant in issues that came up (v. 4-31a).  In what ways have you seen a lack of vigilance affect you?  How can we as a group help each other be vigilant?


3. Nehemiah 13:31b is a great verse.  Share some ways that God has remembered you for good? How has your heart changed as a result of God's working things out? What are some ways that this group/our church does a good job of living out Galatians 6:9?

 Audio Love Perseveres.mp3
SunSundayJunJune19th2011 June 19, 2011 - Love Celebrates
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Love Celebrates
Nehemiah 12:27-47
Todd Dugard

I am celebrating all that God is doing in a way that is...


...grounded theologically (v. 27a, 30)


...expressed exuberantly (v. 27b-29, 43a)


...experienced communally (v. 31-39, 46-47)


...focused doxologically (v. 40-43b)


...noticed externally (v. 43c)


...changing me powerfully (v. 44-45)

 Audio Love Celebrates.mp3
SunSundayMayMay29th2011 May 29, 2011 - Love Commits
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Love Commits
Nehemiah 10:1-12:26
Todd Dugard

I have made “a firm covenant” with Christ and his church, and I am seeking to live that out in every way possible.

 

I’ve declared my intentions publicly (9:38-10:27)

 

I’ve understood my obligations completely (10:28-39)

 

                  Under the Word (10:28-29)

 

                  Distinct from the world (10:30-31)

 

                  Giving my best (10:32-39)

 

I’ve sacrificed my will unreservedly (11:1-12:26)


Small Group Curriculum

1.     How does our view of covenants as Christ-followers differ from our culture’s views?
2.     Has there been a time you fulfilled your part of an agreement even when it was hard and others were telling you not to?
3.     Read Nehemiah 9:38.  In what ways have we declared our firm covenant with God?  What are the two crucial declarations concerning salvation?
4.     Share what Pastor Todd described as our obligations as followers of Christ, and some practical examples of how we live each of them out. (Nehemiah 10:28-39)
5.     Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.  What does this passage tell us about surrendering our own will?

Breakout:
1. What is the next right step in fulfilling my firm covenant with Christ?
2. What is an area in which I need to step up in giving my best?

Audio Love Commits.mp3
SunSundayMayMay22nd2011 May 22, 2011 - Love Confesses
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Love Confesses
Nehemiah 9
Todd Dugard

If I love God enough to confess my sin,
...my heart must really be in it (v. 1-2a)
...leaving nothing out (v. 2b)
...keeping my focus on him at all times (v. 3-5)
...and fully grasping (v. 6-38)
.....who I am - a needy sinner
.....and who he is - a faithful and loving Saviour

Confessions:

Father, please forgive us as members of your church
at Harvest Bible Chapel Barrie…

1    For spiritual pride in thinking more of ourselves than we ought to have rather than humbling ourselves before the Lord
1 Corinthians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 4:7; Galatians 6:3; 1 Peter 5:6

2    For times when we thought that the preaching of God’s Word was for someone else or we failed to consider “the whole counsel of God” and instead preferred the opinions and perspectives of ourselves or others;
Acts 2:37; Acts 20:27; Ephesians 4:14; Hebrews 4:12-13

3    For times when we have hindered our own worship of Christ and that of others with our attitudes, actions and words
Philippians 2:3

4    For our lack of prayer
Ephesians 6:18

5    For distractions and personal agendas that have kept us from our mission to glorify God in the making of disciples
Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 6:62; Acts 1:8

6    For times when we, as leaders past and present, have neglected to properly feed and care for the sheep
John 21:15-17

7    For our failure, as members past and present, to submit to the leaders you have placed over all of us, and for our neglect of our members’ covenant and not letting our ‘yes’ be ‘yes’
Hebrews 13:17; Matthew 5:33-37

8    For robbing you of our tithes and offerings and failing to be generous
Proverbs 11:24-25; Malachi 3:8-10; Matthew 6:19-24; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-11

9    For failing to decisively deal with sin in our midst
Ephesians 4:15; Galatians 6:1-5; James 5:19-20; Revelation 2-3

10    For all corrupt talk, gossip, slanderous and deceitful words that have been spoken
Ephesians 4:25; James 3:5-12

11    For times when we have questioned the integrity of others and failed to love by not thinking the best of them
1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Galatians 5:15, 26

12    For times when we have wrongly judged the motives of others
Matthew 7:1, 25

13    For actions that have hurt the weaker brother—guests, children, youth, new believers, and the unbelieving searcher—by not demonstrating the love of Christ to them
Romans 14

14    For holding on to hurts rather than freely forgiving and extending grace as you have done to us through Christ
Ephesians 4:32

15    For allowing divisions to take root in this church despite your Son’s prayer that we “would be one”
1 Corinthians 1:10-17; 3:1-9; John 17:20-21; Ephesians 4:1-16; Proverbs 6:16-19

16    For failing to give God the glory in all things
Isaiah 42:8; Ephesians 3:20-21



 Audio Love Confesses.mp3
SunSundayMayMay8th2011 May 8, 2011 - Love Submits
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Love Submits
Nehemiah 8
Todd Dugard

Seven indicators that I'm submissive to the Word of God...

I seek it out (v. 1)

I'm attentive to it (v. 2-3)

I'm in awe of it (v. 4-5)

I'm drawn to God because of it (v. 6)

I'm seeking to understand it (v. 7-8)

I'm cut to the heart by it (v. 9-12)

I'm being changed through it (v. 13-18)

Small Group Curriculum

1.     Read Nehemiah 8.
2.     How would you describe your relationship to the Word: It’s a good luck charm, a compass, a playbook, a love letter, your authority, something else?
3.     Has there ever been a time when you just couldn’t get enough of the Word? What did that look like?
4.     What are some ways to actively interact with the Word?  What tools have helped?
5.     Share how worship is an active part of your personal devotional life.
6.     Which is the most significant area in my life God needs to transform at this time?                       
Guilt replaced by hope.                                                                                               
Fear replaced by love.                                                                                                           
Shame replaced by joy.
7.     What are some specific areas in your life God has already transformed through the Word?

Breakout:
1. What is a specific area the Word is “cutting to your heart” in?  (Acts 2:37)
2. What is the next action you need to take to truly submit to the Word of God?
Audio Love Submits.mp3
SunSundayMayMay1st2011 May 1, 2011 - Love Works
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Love Works
Nehemiah 6-7
Todd Dugard


Love works...

...in the face of unrelenting opposition from without and fear within (6:1-14, 17-19)

...despite overwhelming odds of ever getting the job done (6:15)

...seeing the amazing and the impossible accomplished (6:16)

...calling everyone to be engaged in faithful service (7:1-73)

Small Group Curriculum

1.     What actually gives definition to my love?  (ie - How is love displayed?  “5 Love Languages”).  Read Galatians 5:13

2.     How would focusing on the mission help define the following? Nehemiah 6:1-14                       
When to ignore opposition                                                                                               
When to respond carefully with truth                                                                       
When to pray specifically                                                                                               
When to act courageously
3.     How have I overcome these excuses Pastor Todd listed?                                                           
I don’t have much to offer.  Read 1 Corinthians 12:7                                                           
I have been burned.  Read Galatians 6:9                                                                       
I don’t have time.   Read 1 Peter 4:10-11                                                                        
I won’t be very good at it.  Read 1 Corinthians 1:27-31                                               
I might be really good at it.
4.     Share a time you saw God accomplish an impossible mission through ordinary believers.  Nehemiah 6:15

5.     Read Nehemiah 4:6.  Where have I or where can I find a place to “have a mind to work”?

6.     What is the key quality God is looking for in serving?  Read Nehemiah 7:2

Breakout:

1. Do I tend to make my choices based on fear or on the Word of God?

2. How will God evaluate my stewardship? Read Matthew 25:14-30
Audio Love Works.mp3
SunSundayAprApril17th2011 April 17, 2011 - When internal challenges threaten your progress
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Love Overcomes All Things: When internal challenges threaten your progress
Nehemiah 5
Todd Dugard


I must overcome internal opposition to what God has put on my heart to do

One reality: I realize that internal challenges are going to happen (v. 1-5)
One motivation: I pursue the righteousness of God at all times (v. 6)
One approach: I take time to carefully consider the Lord's way (v. 7a)
One response: Leaders lead; I will follow (v. 7b-19)

Small Group Curriculum
1.     Has God ever laid something on your heart?  Describe that experience.
2.     Review some of the challenges the Corinthian church faced.  What attitude should we have when the local church faces internal challenges?
3.     Read James 3:13-18.  What is the key to peace and righteousness in the church?
4.     Read Nehemiah 5:6.  What are elements of “pondering carefully” or “taking counsel” or “giving serious thought to”?
5.     Review the steps of a good action plan.  At what steps have past attempts you have been part of to address problems broken down?                                                           
a)  Specific detailed examination                                                                                   
b)  Deliberate engagement of all parties                                                                       
c)  Appeals to righteous motives                                                                                   
d)  A call to aggressive and even radical action                                                          
e)  Accountability                                                                                                
f)  Sealing the commitment
6.     What are the two basic roles we must find and fulfill when facing issues?             Hebrews 13:17-18

Breakout:
1. Are there any rights I am being called on to give up in order to reach a godly solution right now?
2. What specific honourable principles can we appeal to in order to encourage someone to pursue righteousness and peace?

 



 Audio When internal challenges threaten your progress.mp3
SunSundayAprApril10th2011 April 10, 2011 - When external challenges threaten your progress
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Love Overcomes All Things: When external challenges threaten your progress
Nehemiah 4
Todd Dugard


I overcome opposition to what God has put on my heart to do when...

I understand my enemy
  • Driven by emotion (v. 1, 7b)
  • Abandoning reason (V. 2-3)
  • Fueled by self-interest (v. 7a)
  • Resorting to a mob-mentality (v. 8)

I keep at it anyway
  • Admitting the emotion (v. 4a, 10-13)
  • Rehearsing the truth (v. 4b-5, 14)
  • Focusing on the Lord (v. 9, 15)
  • Rallying with God's people (v. 6, 16-23)


Small Group Curriculum
1.     Though embarrassing, share a time when you “just lost it” emotionally.
2.     Review the indicators of opposition.  Have you ever seen these in yourself?
3.     Read Nehemiah 4:2-3.  Talk about how “words of opposition” affect our ability to “keep at it anyway”.
4.     Read James 3:13-18.  Spend some time considering what is behind the opposition and contrast what a godly response would be.
5.     What are some of the selfish motives that drive people...and sometimes ourselves?
6.     Read Nehemiah 4:9.  How can I build “rehearsing truth” into my life to overcome emotional reactions?
  • Trouble and persecution are guaranteed for the followers of Christ - Matthew 5:11; John 16:33; John 15:20
  • The gospel message is foolishness and a threat to those in whom the spirit is not working – 1 Corinthians 1:18; 1 Peter 2:8
  • The hatred and opposition is directed at the Lord and his Word first - John 15:18
  • God will execute justice. Our task is to love our enemies - Matthew 5:43; Romans 12:19
  • Christ has overcome the world and will give us grace when we need it - John 16:33;  Matt 10:19
  • God loves us and is for us – Romans 8:31, 35
  • Something amazing awaits us on the other side of eternity – Romans 8:18


7.     Read Nehemiah 4:14.  How can I rally my co-workers?
8.     What are some things that we need to renew our efforts in building together?

Breakout:
1. Who am I inviting?  Who is my “hardest person”? 
2. Pray for each other to have boldness and for the specific names of people being invited.

Audio When eternal challenges threaten your progress.mp3
SunSundayAprApril3rd2011 April 3, 2011 - Love believes and takes risks
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Love Believes and Takes Risks
Nehemiah
Todd Dugard

Following Christ means believing God and taking risks.

Am I properly motivated?
"Why should not my face be sad...?" (2:1-3)

Am I personally resolved to act?
"Send me" (2:4-8)

Am I focused on the right mission?
"What my God put into my heart to do" (2:9-16)

Am I getting to it?
"Come, let us build" (2:17-20; 3:1-32)

Small Group Curriculum
1.     People sometimes do things that have great risk.  What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?
2.     What are some ways a sense of grief over how broken down our world is could be expressed in our lives?  (vs. 3) 
Read Romans 9:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.  What moves me?
3.     Share if you have felt you ever risked something in these areas:                                                           
  • Identifying with Christ                                                                                                           
  • Standing for doing right, against wrong                                                                       
  • Facing possible loss                                                                                                           
  • Choosing to forgive                                                                                                           
  • Choosing to speak up for Christ
4.     Read 1 Corinthians 3:12-15.  Are there any areas I am “taking my chances with God later”?  How would God characterize my priorities: gold, silver, precious gems or wood, hay and stubble?
5.     Share if there is a specific thing or task you believe God has called you to in order to make disciples, or build his people?  What is my mission?
6.     What are some possible areas we could “step up” to begin to build?

Breakout:
1. Have you ever taken a risk for your faith or for Christ?   What was it?
2. What specific step do I need to take next to follow Christ?
3. What are the possible risks and are they holding me back?  Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Audio Love believes and takes risks.mp3
SunSundayMarMarch20th2011 March 20, 2011 - Love sees the failure and takes responsibility
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Love Sees the Failure and Takes Responsibility
Nehemiah
Todd Dugard

When love is unleashed in the community of believers, how does that play out for me?

I care about the "trouble and shame" people are facing (v. 1-4)

I affirm the truth about God's "steadfast love" and the implications of that love for me (v. 5-10)

And, I see my responsibility and appeal to God to work through me (v. 11)
 Audio Love Sees the Failure and Takes Responsibility.mp3
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