Mercy Helps the Hurting
October 6, 2024
Pastor Bobby continues the sermon series on the miracle of mercy, focusing on 1 Peter 1:3, which celebrates God's mercy and the new birth into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. He emphasizes the importance of God's word in guiding and shaping believers' lives, encouraging congregants to pursue a deeper relationship with Him. Using the movie "Hoosiers" as an analogy, he illustrates overcoming overwhelming challenges and highlighting how perseverance and faith can lead to victory. The message encourages listeners to recognize their own potential through God's grace and mercy.
1. Pastor Bobby shared a story about a small town basketball team that faced overwhelming odds. How can we relate this story to our own challenges in life?
The story illustrates the feeling of being overwhelmed and the importance of perseverance, similar to how God's mercy helps us through tough times.
Can you think of a time when you felt overwhelmed, and how did you cope with that situation?
2. In what practical ways can we show mercy to those who are hurting in our community, as discussed in the sermon?
Pastor Bobby emphasizes the need for mercy towards others, reflecting God's love and compassion.
What are some specific actions you can take this week to extend mercy to someone who is struggling?
3. How does understanding God's mercy change the way we view our own mistakes and failures?
The sermon discusses how God's mercy allows us to move forward from our past mistakes and embrace a new life.
Think of a mistake you've made. How can understanding God's mercy help you to forgive yourself and move on?
4. What role does worship play in helping us to comprehend and accept God's mercy, as mentioned during the prayer in the sermon?
Worship is a way to connect with God, and through it, we can gain insight into His character and mercy.
How can you incorporate more worship into your daily life to deepen your understanding of God's mercy?
The story illustrates the feeling of being overwhelmed and the importance of perseverance, similar to how God's mercy helps us through tough times.
Can you think of a time when you felt overwhelmed, and how did you cope with that situation?
2. In what practical ways can we show mercy to those who are hurting in our community, as discussed in the sermon?
Pastor Bobby emphasizes the need for mercy towards others, reflecting God's love and compassion.
What are some specific actions you can take this week to extend mercy to someone who is struggling?
3. How does understanding God's mercy change the way we view our own mistakes and failures?
The sermon discusses how God's mercy allows us to move forward from our past mistakes and embrace a new life.
Think of a mistake you've made. How can understanding God's mercy help you to forgive yourself and move on?
4. What role does worship play in helping us to comprehend and accept God's mercy, as mentioned during the prayer in the sermon?
Worship is a way to connect with God, and through it, we can gain insight into His character and mercy.
How can you incorporate more worship into your daily life to deepen your understanding of God's mercy?