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SPEAKER
Josh Mitchell
SCRIPTURE
John 14:15
BIG IDEA
True love manifests itself in willing obedience.
SERMON OUTLINE
- Obedience is a thermometer for our love of Jesus.
- Obedience flows from love, not force.
- Obedience is enabled by the Holy Spirit
- Obedience brings freedom
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Do positive thoughts or thoughts that make you cringe come to mind when you hear the word “obedience?” Explain.
- Pastor Josh talked about obedience to Jesus leading to freedom. Do you believe that is true? Why or why not? Give an example.
- What kind of freedom do you desire right now? How can obeying Jesus’ teachings lead you to that freedom?
- Is it possible to maintain long-term obedience to Jesus without the help of the Holy Spirit? Explain.
- Where in your life do you believe God might be calling you to deeper obedience? How can you follow through in that area this week?
NEXT STEPS
- I need to willingly submit to Jesus’ authority in my life.
- I will be more obedient in ______________ .