HighPoint Fellowship Next Steps

Jesus changes lives. That hasn't changed in 2000 years. On Sunday we learned about nine people and nine different ways Jesus moved in their lives.

Here are a few suggestions for your next steps - from classes to further reading to online materials and more.

A Prayer for the Week:
Dear Father,
Give us caring hearts when it comes to our fellow servants in Christ. May we carry the news of them to each other for the sake of building each other up. Stir us up to work hard for the kingdom of God and to encourage each other in all facets of our labor. Show us ways that we can encourage each other in our struggles and comfort each other in our sufferings.
Help us to remember each other earnestly in our prayers. Help us to stand mature and to be fully assured in your will. Help us encourage one another to carry our assigned works to completion. Help us fulfil whatever ministry we have received in the Lord. Help us to remember those who are in prison, and those who suffer in any way for your service. May your perfect grace sustain and keep all of us. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.
- Praying With Paul

"This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God's wonderful grace."
Colossians 1:6 NLT

DON'T FORGET!! Beginning THIS SUNDAY, our service times will change (yes, we LOVE change!). We'll have two services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

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Monday, December 17, 2007 SERMON LINKS: Audio (MP3) \| Powerpoint (PPS) \| Outline (PDF) Jesus changes lives. That hasn't changed in 2000 years. On Sunday we learned about nine people and nine different ways Jesus moved in their lives. So... what next? Here are a few suggestions for your next steps - from classes to further reading to online materials and more. For Further Thought: Read Colossians 4:7-18 and discuss the following. What do we know about Onesimus? Which of Paul's rules, instructions, and greetings would be appropriate in preparing to receive this runaway slave from Colossae? How might the Colossians feel about him? Aristarchus, Mark, Luke, and Demas were all with Paul at various times. Why would he include them in his greetings to the church? In light of the influence of the false teachers, why would Paul's commendation of Epaphras be especially important? (Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12-13) Seeing how Paul operated with a team of fellow Christians, what does this imply for you? For your small group? Of the qualities used to describe these people, which one would you like others to say about you in five years? How do Colossians 2:6-7 and 3:1-2 suggest you can get moving in that direction? How has your respect and love for Christ grown through this study? What from this book has helped you develop a more thankful heart? A Prayer for the Week: Dear Father, Give us caring hearts when it comes to our fellow servants in Christ. May we carry the news of them to each other for the sake of building each other up. Stir us up to work hard for the kingdom of God and to encourage each other in all facets of our labor. Show us ways that we can encourage each other in our struggles and comfort each other in our sufferings. Help us to remember each other earnestly in our prayers. Help us to stand mature and to be fully assured in your will. Help us encourage one another to carry our assigned works to completion. Help us fulfil whatever ministry we have received in the Lord. Help us to remember those who are in prison, and those who suffer in any way for your service. May your perfect grace sustain and keep all of us. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen. - Praying With Paul Memory Verse: "This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God's wonderful grace." Colossians 1:6 NLT DON'T FORGET!! Beginning THIS SUNDAY, our service times will change (yes, we LOVE change!). We'll have two services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. For Further Reading (and Listening): God's Power to Change Your Life (Living with Purpose), by Rick Warren. Most people can think of different areas in their lives theyd like to change. But actually changing them? Thats the problem! The good news is, God is all about changing lives. In this book, Rick Warren gives you practical principles from Gods Word for change and growth in ten areas of your life. Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope, by Brian McLaren Life on the Inside, by Jadon Lavik. Includes the original recording of "Hear Our Song."	HighPoint Fellowship Next Steps Each week "Next Steps" will try and help you move the Sunday message into application in your life. Have a suggestion to make it better? Send an email to nextsteps@hpf.org. NEXT CLASSES: 101 - Sat 1/26, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Find out more about HighPoint and how to become a member. Email 101@hpf.org to reserve your spot. 301 - TBD Discover how God has shaped you specifically to help others. Email 301@hpf.org to reserve your spot. (Childcare and snacks provided free of charge in all classes) Lord, when we are wrong, make us willing to change. And when we are right, make us easy to live with. Peter Marshall BIBLE READING: Monday 12/17 Amos 1-3 Proverbs 17 Romans 2 Tuesday 12/18 Amos 4-6 Proverbs 18 Romans 3 Wednesday 12/19 Amos 7-9 Proverbs 19 Romans 4 Thursday 12/20 Obadiah Proverbs 20 Romans 5 Friday 12/21 Jonah 1-4 Proverbs 21 Romans 6 Saturday 12/22 Micah 1-4 Proverbs 22 Romans 7 Sunday 12/23 Micah 5-7 Proverbs 23 Romans 8 Monday 12/24 Nahum 1-3 Proverbs 24 Romans 9 SNEAK PEEK: We'll share the story of our coming King - Jesus - the Prince of Peace, the source of hope, the creator of joy, the greatest expression of love. On 12/23 we will celebrate our Savior!
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