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LCC is a Network Church partnered with Life.Church through the Life.Church Open Network, we have a huge vision to reach those in Lawton who don't know Christ. We love getting together every week to worship and experience a relevant and powerful message delivered by Pastor Craig Groschel or a guest pastor! We are so glad you are here today!

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Talk It Over

Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
· Have you started any of the habits from this series? What are you learning so far?

Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
· Which part of this message was most impactful for you and why?
· How do you typically feel when you hear words like “sin,” “confession,” and “repentance”? Is there anything your LifeGroup can do to make you feel more comfortable talking about these topics?
· Read 2 Corinthians 7:9-10. What are some ways godly sorrow is different than worldly sorrow?

Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.
· Talk about some of the dangers that come with rationalizing sin. How could this have a negative impact on your relationship with God and others?
· Do you need to confess and repent because of a current sin in your life? Use this time to talk about that with your LifeGroup, and then spend time praying together.

Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Father, thank You for being kind and patient with us, even when we fall short and sin. Help us to see when we’ve sinned, to confess quickly, and to repent wholeheartedly. In Jesus's name, amen.

Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Father, thank You for giving us everything we need. We believe that You are enough. Please give us less of what doesn’t matter and more of what does. Help us remember that You are what matters most. In Jesus’ s name, Amen.

Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
· This week, read the article, My Deep Clean, to learn more about how you can find freedom from shame. Click the "My Deep Clean" link below
· Start the How to Slow Down and Simplify Your Life Bible Plan using Plans With Friends click the "How to Slow Down and Simplify Your Life Bible Plan" link below.
· It's not too late to join us as we chronologically read through the Bible in one year. Click the "The Bible in One Year" link below.
· Consider how you could be an encouraging presence to love others by serving on the weekend or with a Local Mission Partner – click one or both of the "Get Involved" links below.



Key Scriptures

... yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended ... Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
– 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 NIV

Woe to those who call evil good …
– Isaiah 5:20 NIV

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
– Romans 3:23 NLT

If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness
– 1 John 1:9 NIV

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
– Matthew 5:4 NIV

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
– Romans 2:4 NLT


Leader Tip

This week’s message was about sin, confession, and repentance. Before you get started, consider how you can ensure your LifeGroup feels like a safe place to talk about these topics. You might also consider splitting into separate groups for men and women.





Whoever finds God, finds life!