GCF Eugene
By GCF EUGENE
GCF EugeneMar 27, 2024
Sunday Service 3.24.2024 | Josh Mitchell
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Big Idea: Choose to Share Your Story
1. You have a unique story.
2. God’s story is your story.
3. God helps others through your story.
4. Boldly share your story.
Sunday Service 3.17.2024 | Kris Harrison
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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him
–Colossians 2:6 NIV The Growth Choice: “I commit myself to growth, spending daily time with God for Bible reading and self-examination, in order to know God and his will for my life and to gain the power to follow his will.” Passages on continuing to grow: 2 Peter 3:18: 1 John 2:24-25; 1 John 3:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; James 1:25; John 8:31-32; Philippians 3:13-15 Philippians 1:6; Galatians 6:9 Root Phase Commitment: Examine your level of faithful living Action: Develop a habit of Bible reading Shoot Phase Commitment: Develop deep spiritual relationships Action: Find a ministry role Fruit Phase Commitment: Invest yourself as a spiritual mentor to others Action: Find a ministry leadership role
Sunday Service 3.10.2024 | Steve Hill
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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. —Matthew 5:7 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you? —Matthew 18:33 Relationship Choice: I evaluate all my relationships, offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me, and make amends for harm I’ve done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others. 1. Because I’ve been forgiven, I can forgive. 2. The unforgiving became the unforgiven. How can I become a forgiver? - Nail it to the cross. - Start today.
Sunday Service 3.3.2024 | Steve Hill
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Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask him to remove my character flaws. Five Phases God uses to change us: 1. Conflict: A struggle with others. 2. Crisis: I struggle with God. 3. Commitment: I commit to God’s Changes. 4. Confession: I admit I’m the problem. 5. Conversion: I get a new identity.
Sunday Service 2.18.2024 | Kris Harrison
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LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Commitment Choice
Matthew 5:5
BIG IDEA: I consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.
SERMON OUTLINE:
Meek is: strength under control
Meekness means I acknowledge: God's holiness
Confidence in who I am
Confidence in whose I am
I consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.
Consciously = It's my decision
Choose to commit = over and over
All my life and will = everything
To Christ’s care and control = He loves me
Sunday Service 2.11.2024 | Josh Mitchell
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LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Hope Choice
Matthew 5:4
Big Idea: Choose Hope Over Hurt
1. Be real about your hurt.
2. Be real about your habits.
3. Be real about your need.
4. Be real about your hope.
2nd Choice - The Hope Choice:
Earnestly believe that God loves me, that I matter to Him, and that He alone empowers change.
Sunday Service 2.4.2024 | Steve Hill
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LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Reality Choice
Stress | Fears | My overwork | Attractions | Addiction | Regrets
Diet | Worry | Bad habits | Anger | Dishonesty | Need to control
Finances | Relationships | Painful memories | Perfectionism | Resentment | Compulsive thoughts
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The Cause: Playing God
1st Choice: The first Beattitude
I ADMIT I need help; that I’m powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable.
1. Humbly Admit I need Help.
· I am broken.
· I need to admit secret sins.
· I must admit it to defeat it.
· It is my pride and feat that keep me stuck.
2. Humbly Ask God For Help.
3. Humble Accept Help From Others.
Sunday Service 1.28.2024 | Special Guest: Jonathan McKee
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Guest Speaker Jonathan McKee, parenting expert, author, and speaker. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Surrounded by voices saying we are not enough, He proves He is enough.
Sunday Service 1.21.24 | Steve Hill
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Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11
Big Idea: The more we think about God’s people, the more reasons we have to be thankful.
1. Relationships have the power to create thankfulness.
2. Gospel partnerships sustain thankfulness.
- Shared beliefs
- Shared mission
- Shared suffering
- Shared generosity
- Shared Hope
Sunday Service 1.7.24 | Steve Hill
Big Idea: The church isn’t finished. 1. Jesus created the church and He is the foundation. - Jesus is 100% God and 100% human. - Church is a group of people on a mission. 2. Battle: The church will experience challenges. - Nones - Dechurched - Financial - Cultural Issues - Covid - Staff transitions 3. Build: The church will grow. 4. Jesus expects my commitment to His church. - Attitude - Action
Sunday Service 12.31.23 | Josh Mitchell
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Big Idea: God desires for you to live your life with Him. 1. Everyone has a posture towards God - Over - Under - For - From - With 2. God desires participation over production 3. Focus on God’s work within you
Sunday Service 12.24.23 | Steve Hill
Big Idea: We need the Prince of Peace if we are going to experience real peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Luke 2:14
John 14:27
- Peace with God: Overwhelming guilt.
- Peace with others: Unchangeable people.
- Peace within myself: Unexplained problems.
1. Accept God’s Peace Plan.
Romans 5:1
Romans 10:10
2. Trust God and give up control.
Romans 10:11
Colossians 3:15
Proverbs 3:6
3. Be realistic.
Romans 12:18
4. Accept responsibility to be a peacemaker.
Matthew 5:9
James 3:18
Sunday service 12.17.23 | Kris Harrison
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"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 NIV 1. “Everlasting" - God demonstrates that he is capable of loving us fully 2. “Father” - God demonstrates that he is compassionate enough to love us fully 3. Response: - Admit - Believe - Confess
Sunday Service 12.10.23 Josh Mitchell
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Isaiah 9:6
The Wonderful Counselor is Truth.
The Wonderful Counselor is our Guide.
The Wonderful Counselor is our King.
Sunday Service 12.3.23 | Steve Hill
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MESSAGE NOTES:
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 1. You admit your lack of power to change your life. 2. Believe God can do it. 3. Act in faith by taking a step today. Immaturity is living by your feelings. Maturity is living by your commitments. Scripture References: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:3–5, Isaiah 9:6–7, 2 Kings 16:2, 2 Kings 16:7-8, Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 1:21
Sunday Service 11.26.23 | Steve Hill
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Luke 17:11-19 1. Gratitude is an expression not just an emotion. - Ungrateful hearts are prideful. - Grateful hearts are humble. 2. Getting grateful takes… - Asking - Obeying 3. Expressing Gratefulness - Give - Say - Sing
Sunday Service 11.19.23 | Steve Hill
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Hebrews 12:1-3 Big Idea: Bridge Building is a team effort. 1. GCF stands on the shoulders of previous leaders. 2. Living for Jesus may not be easy but it is worth it. 3. Focus on Jesus and never stop building. 4. Lasting joy comes from relational bridges. Sacrifice: Giving up something you love for something you love more.
Sunday Service 11.12.23 | Steve Hill
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MESSAGE NOTES:
Big Idea: Building Bridges takes sacrifice.
Luke 21:1-4
1. God doesn’t count, He weighs.
2. Some people give with wrong motives.
3. It’s not 10%, but 100%.
4. What I’ve learned…
- God owns everything.
- Giving is the antidote to materialism.
- Giving brings me joy.
- Misers are miserable.
- Giving grows my faith.
Sunday Service 11.5.23 | Steve Hill
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MESSAGE NOTES:
Big Idea: Right now, counts forever.
1. Make sure the foundation is solid.
2. Building a church requires teamwork.
3. Give God your best.
- Salvation is free.
- Rewards are not free.
- God will evaluate our church.
- Our efforts will be rewarded.
Sunday Service 10.29.23 | Steve Hill
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MESSAGE NOTES:
Scripture: John 10:1-19 Big Idea: Cross the bridge by listening to God’s voice. 1. We must learn to listen to God’s voice. 2. God’s voice is better than my voice. 3. How to discern God’s voice. A) Scripture B) Reflection C) Wisdom of godly people 4. Why is God silent when I need help? 5. Consistent listening prepares you for big decisions.
Sunday Service 10-23 | Steve Hill
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Sunday Service 10-16 | Kris Harrison
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Sunday Service - 10/09/2022 - Steve Hill
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Visual
Join us this week as Pastor Steve Hill delves right into our knew teaching series called "Visuals" #christian #jesus #purpose #fulfillment #church #sermon #eugene #oregon #numbers #visual #visuals
Fathers who Shepherd
This week Pastor Josh Doebler joins us as we take a look at Psalm 23:3- “he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake,” (NIV) as we unpack the role and responsibility of father's this fathers day! #christiansermon #bornagain #renewal #rest #belief #believe #faith #lifestyle #growth #evangelism #contentment #psalm23
The Initiator | Contentment Series
This week we are looking at Psalm 23:2- “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,” (NIV) This verse introduces the metaphor of God as an Initiator, the one who makes us rest.
#christiansermon #bornagain #renewal #rest #belief #believe #faith #lifestyle #growth #evangelism #contentment #psalm23
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Contentment | Good Shepherd Series
Join us as we walk through 6 weeks and 6 verses of Psalm 23, this week Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe walks us through living in contentment!
#christiansermon #bornagain #renewal #belief #believe #faith #lifestyle #growth #evangelism #contentment #psalm23
Share | Believe Series
Belief in Jesus is contagious, so this week Pastor Steve Hill encourages us to go joyfully share!
#christiansermon #bornagain #renewal #belief #believe #faith #lifestyle #growth #evangelism
Born Again
Everyone's in need of a savior, including those who least seem like it. Pastor Steve Hill teaches this Sunday about the need to be born again!
#christiansermon #bornagain #renewal #belief #believe #faith #lifestyle #growth
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Fatigue is Dealt With
Pastor Steve reminds us that we are empowered by Christ to run the race of life, your fatigue is dealt with!
#christiansermon #fatigue #exhaustion #lifestyle #growth
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Take our weekly teaching messages on the go!
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Inadequacy is Dealt With
Have you ever felt like you don't quite measure up? This Sunday, Pastor Josh Mitchell reminds us that our worth is found in Christ.
#jesus #christiansermon #faith #confidence #hope
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Guilt is Dealt With
In this message we're challenged to remember that our sin, guilt and shame are Dealt With!
#christiansermon #identity #covered #lifestyle #growth
Easter at Grace
This Easter, Pastor Steve shared a message of resurrection and restoration. Your sin has been dealt with, and death has died.
Share this message with someone who needs it! #Easter #RessurectionSunday #EasteratGrace
Covered by Christ
Redeemed
This Sunday we're reminded that God doesn't condemn us because Christ already died for us!
Think Different
Pastor Steve joins us to challenge our poor thinking about ourselves with who God says we are!
#christiansermon #identity #thinkdifferent #changedmindset #mindshift #faith
Surprised by Grace!
Dr. Charlie Bing visits GCF to bring a word about the unconditional, unmerited Grace of God.
#grace #gracebyfaith #gcfeugene #faith #christian #onlinechurch
Fruit of the Spirit
Pastor John Krill talks about the importance of keeping in step with the Holy Spirit. #fruitofthespirit #christianlifestyle #holyspirit #spiritualgrowth
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Spirit Filled
Pastor Steve Hill teaches about the significance of being filled with and full of the Holy Spirit.
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The Idol of Greed
This week pastor Steve Hill is joined by Kaleea Honey to discuss the Idol of Greed and share what Jesus has to say about this sin!
Framing Desire
Pastor Josh Mitchell joins us to teach about healthily framing our sexual desires! #sex #dating #relationships #love #marriage
Temptation
This Sunday Pastor Steve Hill begins the "Escape Room" series tackling temptation first!
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Hallelujah
1. Praising God brings me closer to Him.
2. Praising God daily makes Him bigger than my problems.
3. Praising God clears the fog in my head.
4. Praise God for His mighty works because He knows what He is doing.
Parenting by "The Book"
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Ephesians 6:1-4
Big Idea: God designed parenting as a training program for kids to follow Him.
- Set Boundaries
- Set Priorities
- Set Milestones
- Set Your Eyes on Christ
Single Purpose
Big Idea: Singles are not second class Christians.
1. If you could cast yourself in the starring role of any movie, what would it be?
2. What are some benefits of singleness?
3. What unique gifts do singles have to offer?
Read 1 Corinthians 7:6-8 before discussing questions 4-6
4. Why do you think the Apostle Paul says that he wishes all Christians “were as I am (single)” in verse 7?
5. Each person (in their current life stage) has a gift to be used by God. (v.7). What “gift” does your current life stage offer others?
6. Why might it be good for unmarried people to stay unmarried (verse 8)?
7. In what ways can singleness reflect the character of Jesus?
8. What can you do this week to be a blessing to others?
Marriage by Design
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Big Idea: Marriage is designed to reflect God's love for us.
Discussion Questions
1. [Icebreaker] Is there a TV show family that resembles your own family (either currently or growing up?)
2. Is there a couple whose marriage you aspire to or admire? If so, why?
3. In your own words, how would you describe the goal of Christian marriage?
Read Ephesians 5:21-33 before discussing questions 4-6
4. How does the views on marriage in this passage differ from culture’s norms?
5. Verse 22 tells wives to submit to husbands “as the church submits to Christ.” What does that look like? What do you think about the term “submit” within marriage?
6. Verse 25 tells husbands to love their wives “just as Christ loved the church.” What does that look like? What do you think about the term “headship” (5:23) within marriage?
7. In what ways can a marriage reflect the character of Jesus?
8. If you are married: how can your marriage better reflect Jesus?
9. What steps can you take this week to better reflect God to those around you?
The Blueprint
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Big Idea: God designed us for relationships: God first and others second.
1. God desires to walk with us.
2. People need friendships.
3. Rebellion interrupts our walk with God.
4. Trust is the basis of my relationship with God which is the pattern for all other relationships.
Questions
1. [Icebreaker] Who was your first “best friend”? Who were you closest to growing up? (i.e. mom, dad, brother, sister, grandparent, friend)
2. Why do you think God created people?
3. Why do you think Adam was dissatisfied by himself in the paradise of Eden? (Gen 1:20)
4. What does it say about God that he designed us for relationships? What does it say about us?
5. What are the most important relationships in your life?
6. In what ways have you seen sin/evil damage relationships?
7. Why is trust so important in relationships?
8. How should our earthly relationships mirror our relationship with God?
9. What steps can you take this week to grow or nurture the relationships in your life?
State of the Church
Big Idea: Five things that should never change about the church.
1. Worship: God wants me to focus on Him.
2. Discipleship: God wants me to take steps of spiritual growth.
3. Fellowship: God wants me to love others.
4. Evangelism: God wants me to help others cross the line of faith.
5. Ministry: God wants me to contribute something back.
Community Group Questions
1. What words or images come to mind when you think about “church”?
2. When and how did you first experience church? When did you first experience Grace Community Fellowship?
3. Pastor Steve talked about the five purposes of the church. In your own words, how would you explain the purpose of the church?
4. Read Matthew 28: 18-20. What did Jesus mean by “make disciples”?
5. What steps for spiritual growth can you take this year? Do you have any spiritual goals for 2022?
6. Have you ever served in a ministry? If so, which one(s)? What “gifts” would you say you have (re: 1 Peter 4:10).
7. Of the five purposes of the church (worship, discipleship, fellowship, evangelism, ministry), which do you want/need to focus on? What might that look like this upcoming year?
Warped Worship
Big idea: The Golden Calve has snuck into modern day Christianity.
- What is ‘Warped Worship?’
- God was on the throne of the Israelites Hearts
- The Israelites quickly put their faith and trust in an idol
- We too, may have idols
- God’s heart breaks when we worship idols
- When God is on the altar, He shows off
The Light
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Scripture: John 1:4-5
Big Idea: During dark times, step into the light.
1. Light illuminates.
2. Light gives life.
3. Light guides during uncertainty.
4. Light gives hope.
5. Light gives me a clean start.
Questions
- [Icebreaker] Do you have any traditions about lights during the Christmas season? Do you go anywhere to see lights or decorations?
Read John 1:1-13 for questions 2-4
- In this passage Jesus is constantly being referred to as light. Why is Jesus called light? What qualities/attributes of Jesus compare to light?
- What is the “darkness” mentioned twice in John 1:5?
- In John 1:10-11 people resist and hide from the light. Why is this a common human tendency? What examples do you see of this in our world?
- What have been some “dark days” in your life? Share as you feel comfortable.
- How has Jesus been like a light to you during dark times?
- Of all the ways Jesus is light (see main points), which way do you need Jesus most today?
- What opportunities do we have to be light to others during this season?