This sermon is given by GPP Director of Student Ministries Jayson Cromer. The scripture reference is from John 14:1-7.

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This sermon is given by GPP Teacher Logan McDaniel. The scripture reference is from John 8:58 and John 10:22-39.

# Key Verses

John 8:58

John 10:22-39

Exodus 3:14

Isaiah 55:8

Questions

How does understanding Jesus' unique holiness change the waywe view our relationship with Him?

Why do you think the Jewish leaders struggled so much withJesus' claims about His identity?

The sermon mentions that we sometimes get 'combative' whenconfronted with Jesus' holiness. Have you experienced this in your own life?

How does Jesus defy our expectations today, and how shouldwe respond when He does?

What's the difference between trying to copy Jesus' actionsversus worshiping Him as God?

How does recognizing Jesus' holiness impact our approach todaily life and decision-making?

What are some ways we might rely on our own power instead ofsurrendering to Jesus?

How can we maintain a proper perspective of Jesus' holinesswhile still pursuing a close relationship with Him?

Life Application

This week, take time each day to intentionally create 2-3minutes of complete silence to focus on Jesus' holiness. Write down anyinsights or revelations that come during these times of quiet reflection.

Key Takeaways

Jesus' holiness commands our attention and cannot bereplicated

We cannot become God - we will always be the creature and Hethe Creator

Jesus often defies our human expectations of how God shouldwork

Encountering Jesus' holiness should lead us to worship, notresistance

True belief in Jesus means complete trust and reliance onHis power

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This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Matthew 26:36-46.

# Key Verses

Matthew 26:36-46

John 14:13

John 15:7

Isaiah 51:17

Questions

How do you typically respond when God seems silent inresponse to your prayers?

What's the difference between God being silent and God beingabsent?

How does Jesus' experience in Gethsemane help us understandour own moments of spiritual darkness?

Why do you think God sometimes allows periods of silence inour spiritual journey?

How can we maintain faith during times when God feelsdistant?

What's the difference between surrendering to God's will andgiving up hope?

How does understanding Jesus' suffering help us trust Godmore in difficult times?

What practical steps can we take to grow in patience duringseasons of waiting?

Life Application

This week, identify an area in your life where you'rewaiting for God's answer. Write down what you're asking for, how you're feelingabout it, and then write a prayer of surrender, following Jesus' example of'Not my will, but yours be done.'

Key Takeaways

God's silence doesn't mean His absence or lack of care

Even Jesus experienced unanswered prayer, showing that it'snot about our lack of faith

True faith means trusting God's wisdom even when we don'tunderstand His timing

Surrender to God's will leads to peace and patience in timesof waiting

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Connect with us:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Mark 5:1-20.

# Key Verses

Mark 5:1-20

Ephesians 6:11-12

John 1:1

Questions

How do you typically respond when you encounter disturbingnews about world events?

What are some ways we might unintentionally dehumanizepeople who disagree with us?

How does Jesus' interaction with the demon-possessed manchallenge our assumptions about who is 'too far gone'?

What does it mean to 'endure darkness' rather than just copewith it?

How can we maintain hope and optimism while acknowledgingthe reality of evil in the world?

In what ways might we be putting our trust in 'tribes'rather than in Jesus?

What boundaries might Jesus be calling you to cross to reachothers with His love?

How can we better remember our identity in Christ whenfacing darkness in the world?

Life Application

This week, take 5-10 minutes each day to sit quietly inprayer.

Ask yourself: Where am I feeling angry, anxious, or afraid?

Rather than trying to resolve these feelings immediately, lay them at Jesus' feet and allowHim to speak truth into your identity and situation.

Key Takeaways

Jesus crosses boundaries to pursue and free the oppressed

Our battle is not against flesh and blood but againstspiritual forces

True endurance comes from maintaining our identity in Christ

We are called to share hope with others rather than retreatfrom darkness

Patient endurance is active and challenging, not passivesubmission

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Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL

Connect with us:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield

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Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from John 7:1-13.

# Key Verses

John 7:1-13

James 5:7-9

Numbers 11

Questions

What areas of your life do you find yourself most impatient with God's timing?

How do you distinguish between godly discernment and worldly discontent?

In what ways has modern culture's emphasis on progress affected your spiritual journey?

What are some 'shortcuts' you've been tempted to take instead of waiting on God's timing?

How can we better incorporate prayer, Scripture, and community in our decision-making?

What's the difference between being still/patient and being lazy/inactive?

How has grumbling or complaining revealed impatience in your life?

What decisions are you currently facing that need more intentional seeking of God's timing?

Life Application

This week, identify one decision you need to make. Before rushing to a conclusion, commit to spending time in prayer, studying relevant Scripture passages, and seeking counsel from your Christian community. Document how this process differs from your usual decision-making approach.

Key Takeaways

True patience quiets complaint - our grumbling often reveals our impatience with God's timing

Stop complaining and start obeying - transform discontent into active seeking of God's will

Every decision, big or small, should be filtered through prayer, Scripture, and community

Being in stillness is not laziness - it's recognizing that God alone suffices

Living by God's timing gives our decisions eternal significance

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Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL

Connect with us:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Luke 9:51-56.

# Key Verses

Luke 9:51-56

Colossians 1:21-22

1 Corinthians 5:12

Questions

How do you typically respond when someone rejects or criticizes your faith?

What's the difference between righteous anger and pride-driven anger?

How does remembering God's patience with us help us be patient with others?

What does it mean to have an 'us for them' versus an 'us versus them' mentality?

How can we maintain patience while still standing firm in our beliefs?

What role does pride play in preventing us from being patient with others?

How does the metaphor of planting seeds apply to evangelism and patience?

What practical steps can we take to develop more patience with those who reject our faith?

Life Application

This week, when you encounter someone who disagrees with or criticizes your faith, consciously choose to respond with patience rather than defensiveness. Instead of immediately reacting, take a moment to pray for them and consider how you can show Christ's love through your response.

Key Takeaways

Patience is a crucial characteristic of Christian witness

Pride is the enemy of patience

Evangelism should be approached as planting seeds rather than demanding immediate results

We're called to be patient because we've received patience from God

Our goal should be 'us for them' rather than 'us versus them'

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Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL

Connect with us:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield

Instagram: / gppchurch

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Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville,Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM

This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from John 14.

# Key Verses

John 14:6

John 14:9

John 14:21

John 14:23

Questions

How do you typically respond when God's timeline doesn'tmatch your own?

What's the difference between gathering information aboutGod versus being formed by God?

Why do you think Jesus often answered questions with storiesor parables instead of direct answers?

How has your understanding of patience in your spiritualjourney changed over time?

What are some ways you can practice slowing down to hearfrom God more clearly?

How does our culture's desire for instant gratificationaffect our spiritual growth?

What role does meditation on Scripture play in yourspiritual formation?

How can we balance the desire to grow quickly with the needfor patient spiritual development?

Life Application

This week, choose one verse or short passage from Scriptureand spend 15-20 minutes each day meditating on it, rather than rushing throughmultiple chapters. Journal about what God reveals to you through this slower,more contemplative approach.

Key Takeaways

Patience was a defining characteristic of early Christianitythat set believers apart

Jesus welcomes our questions and doubts but often answers inways that require deeper reflection

Spiritual formation is more about transformation thaninformation

Following Jesus requires accepting His timeline rather thanimposing our own

True spiritual growth comes through patient, consistentpractice rather than quick downloads of information

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Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL

Connect with us:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield

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This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is Mark 2:1-12.

# Key Verses

Mark 2:1-12

Psalm 46:10

Matthew 11:28

Questions

How do you typically respond when someone asks you howyou're doing - do you often mention being busy? Why?

What are some ways our culture equates busyness withimportance?

The sermon mentioned that Americans spend 7.5 hours daily onscreens. How does this reflect our true priorities versus what we claim are ourpriorities?

What are some creative ways you could make time to get to'the feet of Jesus' in your daily life?

How might your schedule look different if you trulyprioritized time with God first?

What activities in your life might God not have put on youragenda?

How can we serve others from a place of compassion ratherthan compulsion?

What specific changes could you make this week to betteralign your schedule with your spiritual priorities?

Life Application

This week, take time to sit down and review your calendar.Make a list of your true priorities, starting with time with God, and thencompare it to how you actually spend your time. Identify at least one thing youcan remove from your schedule to make more time for what truly matters. Then,create a plan to implement this change.

Key Takeaways

Being busy isn't necessarily a badge of honor - it can be abarrier to our relationship with God

The solution to time management isn't adding moreactivities, but proper prioritization

We must first spend time with Jesus before we caneffectively serve others

If we're too busy to do God's will, we're too busy

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Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL

Connect with us:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gracepointe.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield

Instagram: / gppchurch

YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield

Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville,Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM