Get Changed

1. What is in your closet that needs to be thrown out, not just reorganized?

2. Pastor Chris said, “Most of us desire the things God gives more than the God who gives.” Which of the two do you desire the most? How easy is it to deceive ourselves into thinking we are seeking God when we really are not? How do we learn to tell the difference?

3. What is one thing that has recently happened in your life that can only be explained by the power of the Holy Spirit?

4. Are there circumstances in your life where you place the blame on others rather than taking responsibility?

5. Pastor Chris used the illustration of God as a puppeteer. What string are you trying to control – marriage, family, time, finances, career – rather than allowing God to control?

6. What is one thing you can do this week to make room for the Holy Spirit to rule your life?

What Not To Wear

1. Colossians 3:8 lists things we need to “put off”. Which of these characteristics do you need take off and throw out of your closet?

2. Colossians 3:10 talks of putting on “the new self”. For what “new” thing will you be known in 2010?

3. As we strive to “put on” the characteristics listed in Colossians 3:12-14, the price for not clothing ourselves appropriately is high. What are some of the costs for not exemplifying compassion, kindness, humility, and other traits?

4. Which of the characteristics do you need the most? Similar to Pastor Chris, is it patience? Is it forgiveness?

5. Describe a time when you saw these characteristics lived out in the life of someone you know.

6. How can you begin to put on the “new self” today, this week, this month, and in 2010?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

1. Do you see Christmas as a Holy day or simply another holiday? Do your actions reflect your answer?

2. Early in his talk Pastor Chris posed the question ”Religion or relationship … Where are you?”. What is the difference? And where are you?

3. The three wise men, or kings, traveled a great distance to see the Christ child, requiring planning, determination, purpose, and sacrifice. How far are you willing to travel for Christ? What sacrifices do you expect to make to follow Christ?

4. At some point, the Grinch “got it”, the real meaning of Christmas. When did you “get it”? Who in your life needs to “get it”, and what one thing will you do to help?

5. The Grinch was changed. How have you been changed since Jesus came into your heart?

A Christmas Carol

1. Does the path you’re on lead to the destination you desire?

2. What is one regret you have from your past?

3. How has the world “scrooged” you?

4. Have you grown into the person you thought you would become?

5. “The way you live this life will be reflected in your eternity.” How does this statement make you feel?

6. “If you change your course, you can can change your destiny.” How does this statement make you feel?

7. What is one thing you’re going to change today, this week, and this month that will effect your path? your destination?

Behind Enemy Lines

1. How does it make you feel that the devil is the ruler of this world?

2. Having things is not bad. Things having you is bad. What are some things that have you?

3. Are there any “Sodoms” from which you need to run?

4. Lot was not a witness for God in Sodom. How is your witness in your world?

5. Knowing that you are behind enemy lines, what are some things you can do to be prepared for the battle?