Reset
4 July - 20 July 2025
Life can be a blur, and we end up on cruise control. We do the same things, think the same thoughts, and never feel fully alive. We want to hit the reset button and dial back in to the joy and truth we find in Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, may we feel empowered and energised for “eyes wide open” living!
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Luke 15:22-27 · Discover how joy, laughter, and celebration are essential to life with God. Through the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son, Jesus shows that heaven throws a party over every person who returns to Him.
We explore Scriptures that affirm God’s joy-filled heart and challenge the false divide between holiness and happiness. Fun isn’t frivolous, it’s a reflection of God’s goodness. Laughter, play, and celebration are signs of life, learning, and love in His presence.
If you’ve ever believed that following Jesus means giving up joy, this message invites you to reset your view and embrace the truth: with Jesus, the party has just begun.
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1 Kings 19:1-18 · We journey with Elijah as he faces exhaustion, fear, and isolation, yet finds strength in God’s quiet presence. His moment of rest shows us how to build emotional and spiritual resilience in the face of burnout and discouragement.
God doesn’t shame Elijah for his weakness. Instead, He meets him with grace, provision, and purpose.
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John 21:1-22 · We walk with Peter as he encounters the risen Jesus on the shores of Galilee. After failure and disappointment, Jesus invites Peter—and us—back into purpose through grace and remembrance. This sermon focuses on how faithfulness begins by remembering what God has already done.
Jesus meets Peter not with shame, but with breakfast and a question: “Do you love me?” This moment becomes a turning point, restoring Peter’s calling and reigniting his faith. We’re reminded that God’s faithfulness doesn’t falter, even when ours does.
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2 Corinthians 3:7-18 · Discover how God invites us to a life of real, heart-deep transformation; not behaviour modification, but metamorphosis from the inside out. See how lasting change begins with renewed vision, open hearts, and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit. Like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, we too are called to reflect Christ’s glory more and more each day. It’s not just about who we are now, but who we are becoming in Jesus.
Group Study Questions
What famous person do you look most like?
Read 2 Corinthians 3:7-18.
In verse 9, Paul talks about ‘the ministry that brought condemnation’. In what way did the old covenant bring condemnation?
Verse 15 reads, ‘Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.’ What does this mean? Is Paul telling us not to read the old testament?
Is there a part of your character, which you recognise has become more Christ-like since you became a Christian?
Read this paraphrase of of Galatians 5:2-3 from The Message:
“I am emphatic about this. The moment any one of you submits to circumcision or any other rule-keeping system, at that same moment Christ’s hard-won gift of freedom is squandered. I repeat my warning: The person who accepts the ways of circumcision trades all the advantages of the free life in Christ for the obligations of the slave life of the law.”
What ‘rule-keeping systems’ are we at risk of submitting to today?
Is there an area of your life in which God has set you free, something you would have once thought was impossible?
Do you intentionally meet with anyone to pray? Would you like to do if you don’t already?
How does this passage challenge or encourage your understanding of spiritual transformation? What steps might you take to participate more fully in this process?
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” v18
Pray that God might deepen your faith and give you clearer vision of the transformation Christ is working within you.
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We’ll explore what true spiritual growth looks like as we journey from transformation to Christlikeness. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and Romans 12, we’ll look at what it means to answer the call to grow deeper in character, resilience, wisdom, and love. God doesn’t just want us saved, He wants us mature, reflecting Jesus in our thinking, habits, relationships, and service. Reflect on how the Holy Spirit empowers us to reset our mindset, rewire our patterns, and move from spiritual infancy to maturity.
Study Questions
Read Philippians 10:3-16.
1. In verse 10, Paul says, “I want to know Christ...”
What does it mean to know Christ rather than just know about Him? How might we pursue that relationship?2. In verse 10, Paul also talks about knowing the power of Jesus’ resurrection and sharing in His sufferings.
How have you seen God use suffering, pressure, or struggle to grow your faith?3. Paul says, “Not that I’ve already obtained all this…” in verse 12.
Tim made the point that ‘true maturity is realising how far we still have to go’.
How does this view of maturity differ from how people normally measure success?4. Tim asked,“Has Jesus become a subset of your life, or is He your focus?”
What might it look like for you to “press on” in your relationship with Jesus this week?5. What are some things from your past—mistakes, mindsets, or comparisons—you may need to leave behind in order to grow?
6. Maturity might not look the same for everyone. People have different passions and callings.
How can we stay focused on our own race without getting discouraged by someone else’s spiritual path?7. Have you ever mistaken intensity for maturity—in yourself or others? What do you think real maturity looks like?
8. In verse 16, Paul encourages the Philippians to, "Live up to what we’ve already attained" (v16).
What has God already shown you or done in your life that you need to hold on to or return to?9. Pray that God will show you the next step He is inviting you to take in your journey with Him.