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OneLife Church
Winning the Battle - Part 2: Stand
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http://www.onelifeknox.com/giveBottom Line: Winning is standing firm.
1. Prepare
2. Don't be surprised.
3. Do my part.
4. Stand.
START TALKING:
When have you found that staying put or "standing" was the best way to win, succeed, or advance? Maybe it was staying in one line, one lane, waiting for the medicine to work, staying disciplined with a savings plan, etc.
What was the temptation to find a quicker solution? What action were you tempted to take rather than staying put? Did taking the action work out? Why or why not?
When have you found that staying put or "standing" was the best way to win, succeed, or advance? Maybe it was staying in one line, one lane, waiting for the medicine to work, staying disciplined with a savings plan, etc.
What was the temptation to find a quicker solution? What action were you tempted to take rather than staying put? Did taking the action work out? Why or why not?
START THINKING:
Read Ephesians 6:10-18. How many times do you find words like "stand" or "resist"? What does this tell us about our first and primary role in spiritual warfare?
What references do you see in this passage about preparing? Why is this so important and yet so often overlooked?
Read Ephesians 6:10-18. How many times do you find words like "stand" or "resist"? What does this tell us about our first and primary role in spiritual warfare?
What references do you see in this passage about preparing? Why is this so important and yet so often overlooked?
START SHARING:
How have you found that you are best able to prepare? When are you best able to prepare? What happens when you aren't prepared and the battle comes?
Verse 13 tells us the battle IS coming - it doesn't tell us what to do IF the battle comes. Should this cause us fear? Why or why not? How does acknowledging this reality help us to prepare adequately and appropriately?
When have you faced a battle and not being surprised by it helped you stand firm? Why did it help you stand firm? Which parts of the armor were most helpful for you? (Re-read verses 14-18 if you need to!)
How have you found that you are best able to prepare? When are you best able to prepare? What happens when you aren't prepared and the battle comes?
Verse 13 tells us the battle IS coming - it doesn't tell us what to do IF the battle comes. Should this cause us fear? Why or why not? How does acknowledging this reality help us to prepare adequately and appropriately?
When have you faced a battle and not being surprised by it helped you stand firm? Why did it help you stand firm? Which parts of the armor were most helpful for you? (Re-read verses 14-18 if you need to!)
START DOING:
Verse 13 says "after the battle" implying that you will have to fight. Other translations say this phrase differently as "after you have done everything." What is your part that you feel God is leading you to do this week? What specific battle comes to mind and what is your part?
Re-read Ephesians 6:18. What does this verse specifically tell us to do that is the ultimate preparation and battle tactic? How will you do that this week?
Read Romans 5:3-4. How does standing firm in the battle prepare you to have a story to tell others? What can you do with the hope that you have after the battle to share your testimony to your "one"?
Who is your "one" that we can all be praying for and praying that you have an opportunity to share your story with this week?
Verse 13 says "after the battle" implying that you will have to fight. Other translations say this phrase differently as "after you have done everything." What is your part that you feel God is leading you to do this week? What specific battle comes to mind and what is your part?
Re-read Ephesians 6:18. What does this verse specifically tell us to do that is the ultimate preparation and battle tactic? How will you do that this week?
Read Romans 5:3-4. How does standing firm in the battle prepare you to have a story to tell others? What can you do with the hope that you have after the battle to share your testimony to your "one"?
Who is your "one" that we can all be praying for and praying that you have an opportunity to share your story with this week?
START PRAYING:
Pray for each person in the micro church and the battles they have shared. Pray for each person's "one" that they are intentionally investing in and striving to make a difference in their life. Pray for each person in the micro church to be fully prepared this week to stand firm no matter what the evil one throws their way.
Pray for each person in the micro church and the battles they have shared. Pray for each person's "one" that they are intentionally investing in and striving to make a difference in their life. Pray for each person in the micro church to be fully prepared this week to stand firm no matter what the evil one throws their way.
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http://www.onelifeknox.com/connect1. Follow Jesus! If you have followed Jesus...
2. Get baptized! If you are following Jesus, then that's all you need to be "ready" to take this step.
3. Volunteer! Don't simply be a consumer, but be part of making a difference in the lives of those who come to OneLife to experience Jesus. There are weekday and Sunday opportunities. Get info about what opportunities there are for you!
4. Join a micro church! You can't have true community sitting in rows with a large crowd. That's not the church - it's an event! Micro churches are small "churches" of 10-12 adults that meet in homes throughout the week to learn together, pray together, serve the community together, and care for each other together.
Get more information about any of the above, send us your prayer requests so we can pray with you, or ask any question we can help you with by filling out the online connection card!