PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(FOR YOU TO READ DURING THE WEEK)

Find some time alone this week, whether it is lying in your bed, taking a walk by the beach, or some other private place, to think about the following things:

• God is with me right now, even when I can’t feel Him.

• There is nothing I can do, or have done, that will make God love me less.

• He loves me just as I am, but He loves me too much to leave me as I am.

• He has an incredible future prepared for me.

We learnt this week that if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from every wrong.

1 JOHN 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Is there anything in your life that you would like God to forgive you and wash you clean from? Why don't you ask Him right now?

Each week we will highlight a verse for you, which has really changed our lives. We encourage you to read it over each day and to memorise it if you can, so that you can see the power of it in your own life.

THIS WEEK’S VERSE:

JOHN 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

We will learn in Week 2 about how powerful God’s Word (the Bible) is. When you read it and get it into your heart, it will change your life and give you an incredible inner strength!

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONG

Reckless Love by Cody Asbury

SHORT CLIP

Jesus is Loving Barabbas - Judah Smith Sermon

DEVOTIONAL

A daily devotional all about a life after God.

• ‘My Utmost for His Highest’ by Oswald Chambers

MEDIA

The Chosen is a beautiful series telling the story of Jesus life, exampling how He loves and walks with us.

• The Chosen Series

BOOKS

This is a short, beautiful book about the life of God.

• “The Pursuit of God” by A W Tozer

For anyone looking to know God deeper.

• “Mere Christianity” by C.S Lewis

This book is fantastic for those who want to know about the nature of God.

• “God has a Name” by John Mark Comer

The following book tackles big questions about our faith in a very convincing and Scriptural way, it's almost an apologetics book for the everyman.

• “Confronting Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin

For those who want to know how to read the Bible effectively

• “How to Read the Bible for all its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart

Discover aspects of the personality and character of Jesus found through the scriptures.

• “Beautiful Outlaw” by John Eldredge

PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(For you to do during the week)

FIND A QUIET TIME AND SPACE

Read one of the following verses and do a SOAP

JEREMIAH 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"

JOHN 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

PHILIPPIANS 4:13

I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.

Below is the SOAP method.

S – SCRIPTURE

Choose a verse from the Bible. It can be the memory verse for the week or another verse that has stood out to you. Write this verse into your notebook. This is helpful for you to refer back to it later.

O – OBSERVATION

Write down your observations and thoughts.

Helpful hints: What is the writer trying to say? What things stood out to you? What was your response to what you read?

A – APPLICATION

Now write out some practical applications that can be gained from your reading. These practical applications are things to implement into your own life.

Helpful hints: What can I learn from what I have read? I can... I need to…

P – PRAYER

Write a prayer, reflective of what you have just read and thought about.

PRACTICE PRAYING

Join us and come along to one of our prayer meetings this week

Perth Friday night prayer meeting: 6:15 PM

Perth Sunday morning prayer meeting: 8:15 AM

ATTEND AT LEAST ONE SERVICE THIS WEEK

Weekend Service Times:

Perth: Friday’s 7pm, Sunday’s 9 & 11 am & Capel fortnightly at 4pm

Melbourne: Sunday’s 10am

Hamburg: Sunday’s 11am

Lusaka: Sunday’s 8:30 & 10:30am

Montreal: Sunday’s 10:30am

THIS WEEK’S VERSE:

JOHN 15:15

“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you”.

We will learn in Week 3 more about the character of God and learn what it is like to follow Him.

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONGS

Secret Place by Hillsong Worship

BIBLE APP

An audio Bible is another great way to receive the Word of God. You can listen to it on your way to work or school using the “YouVersion” app, which you can easily download to your phone.

• Download the “YouVersion” Bible app (here you can access the audio Bible, Bible plans & highlight, share & save scripture)

ROMANS 10:17

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

BOOKS

Fuel your devotional prayer life. This book is for anyone wanting fresh momentum in their quiet time with Jesus.

• “Secrets of the Secret Place” by Bob Sorge

Embrace your unique identity in God and step in to the fullness of His purposes for your life.

• Without Rival by Lisa Bevere

BIBLE FACTS

• The Bible is the world’s greatest sold book with more than 50 copies sold around the world every minute.

• The Bible is also the world’s most shoplifted book!

• There are many countries around the world where to have a Bible, means that you will be killed, tortured or imprisoned.

PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(For you to do during the week)

IDENTIFY

Identify an area of your life you struggle to trust in. Reflect on why you struggle to trust in this area.

DISCUSSION

Has your trust in this area been impacted by past relationships or circumstances?

Has this impacted the way you see and experience God?

REFLECT

Take time to reflect on the personality and character of Jesus through the Word of God.

1. Find a scripture.

2. What does this scripture tell me about who God is?

3. In what ways does this help me step out in confidence with what I’m facing?

THIS WEEK’S VERSE:

PROVERBS 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

We will learn in week 4 about how Jesus overcame temptation and in the same way, through following His example, we can do the same.

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONG

Available by Elevation Worship

BOOKS

For those who need to understand if they can trust God and His word.

• “The signature of God” by Grant R Jeffrey

Live in conversation with God. This book gives practical examples of ways we can hear His voice and walk with Him intimately.

• “Walking with God” by John Eldredge

For anyone wanting to understand God, how to trust and obey Him and how He works all things for our good. Find out what the Bible says about God’s sovereignty, His mercy and His love.

• “Trusting God” by Jerry Bridges

PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(For you to do during the week)

PRAY OUT LOUD

Take time this week to pray out loud about the temptation you’re facing.

SPEAK TO SOMEONE YOU TRUST

Is there someone in your life who you trust, who you can talk to about what you’re facing? This might be a counsellor, friend, leader, pastor etc.

ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES

What are some needed boundaries for you to implement this week?

There is power in verbalising to another human being, “this is what I’m facing”. When we confess what we have done, sin loses it’s power over us.

THIS WEEK’S VERSE:

JAMES 5:16

Confess your sins to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

In week 5 we will learn about what it means to be baptised, what happens at a baptism, and what occurs supernaturally as we go under the water!

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONG

Breakthrough by Red Rocks Worship

BOOKS

A brilliant book for overcoming temptation

• “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Myer

Resting & fighting to live a God honouring life.

• “Rest and War” by Ben Stuart

PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(For you to do during the week)

ASK A FRIEND

Ask a friend or leader to share about their baptism. Why did they choose to be baptised? When and how were they baptised?

What other questions do you have about baptisms?

If you believe in Jesus, but have not yet been baptised, why don’t you speak to one of our leaders or sign up through the Globalheart website!

REFLECTION

• In what ways have you obeyed God since you became a Christian?

• What are the benefits of obeying God?

• Are there any areas of your life that you are aware of that you need to surrender to God?

WHAT CAN I DO PRACTICALLY?

1. Spend time praying and asking God to reveal to you, where He’s asking for your obedience.

2. Spend time reading His word and pay attention to what you’re reading. Write it down.

3. Pay attention to the impression left in your spirit.

4. Speak to a leader you trust, about what you feel God is saying to you.

THIS WEEK’S VERSE:

ROMANS 6:4

We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

In week 6 we will discover the secret power of the Christian life. In it you will find out how the Holy Spirit is a powerful person who comes alongside us to help us live the Christian life.

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONG

Something in the Water by Carrie Underwood

PODCAST

A message around baptism:

• Into the Waters by John Mark Comer

PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(For you to do during the week)

PRAY

If you haven’t yet, ask a leader to pray with you to receive the Holy Spirit for yourself, and experience all that God has for you.

Put some time aside this week to pray intentionally, and continue to ask God to fill you with His Spirit. God is omnipresent. This means He is everywhere at all times and at all times we can encounter Him anywhere! Whether you’re praying in your room, in your car or at the beach, God is there with you, ready and willing to bless you with His love. Come to Him with an open and expectant heart and get ready to receive!

Here are some ways you can invite the Holy Spirit into your day to day life:

• Memorize and stand on scriptures that speak of the promises and faithfulness of God.

• Fill your mouth and mind with songs of praise to God.

• As you read God’s Word, invite the Holy Spirit to guide you and speak to you.

• Listen for the Holy Spirit in the ‘little’ things.

• Surround yourself with people who are serious about their walk with God.

THIS WEEK’S VERSE:

ACTS 2:38-39

Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.”

In week 7 we will learn about how being connected into the life of the church is important for our growth as Christians and how this blesses God, ourselves and others.

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONG

Holy Ghost by Maverick City

PODCAST

• “The Holy Spirit: An Introduction Course” by John Bevere (download the ‘Messenger X’ app).

BOOKS

• “How to Be Filled With the Holy Spirit’ by A W Tozer

Step into the power of the Holy Spirit, create new life systems & patterns, and take hold of God’s promises.

• “The 7 Resolutions: Where Self-Help Ends And God’s Power Begins” by Karl Clauson.

DEVOTIONAL

• Tozer on the Holy Spirit: A 365-Day Devotional by A W Tozer, Marilynne Foster.

   

PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(For you to do during the week)

Here at Globalheart Church, we consider reaching out to people one of our greatest responsibilities. Our weekend services benefit people at all stages of their spiritual journey, but are primarily geared towards those who don’t yet have a relationship with God, or who aren’t yet a part of a church.

One of our primary purposes, is to reach people who are far from God. Every one of us can do our part by following these four principles:

• Accept the personal responsibility

• Build a personal relationship

• Share your personal testimony

• Give a personal invitation

ROMANS 10:13-15

For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”.

As we receive God’s love, joy and peace, we now have the opportunity to share it with others! God will bring people across your everyday path. Your story is the best tool you have to show others how amazing God is. Tell others what God has done for you. People will see the change in your life!

What are some good ways to do that? Below are some ideas:

• Set aside time to pray for your friends and family.

• Who are 5 people God has put around your life, who you can invite to experience their own relationship with God?

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

4. ________________________________

5. ________________________________

When telling people about what Jesus has done in your life, be sensitive. Do not back them into a corner or argue with them. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. You will be amazed at how many people are searching for something!

Pray & believe for God to draw these people to Him and provide you opportunities to invite them to church.

GET INVOLVED

There are many ways to get involved here at Globalheart Church! Each person is so significant and brings something so different. God has created you intentionally and set you aside for something great!

• Download the Globalheart Church App: fill in a contact card to be a part of a connect group or start serving in a team!

 THIS WEEK’S VERSE:

PSALM 27:4-5

One thing I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek Him in His temple.
For in the day of trouble
    He will keep me safe in His dwelling;
He will hide me in the shelter of His sacred tent
    and set me high upon a rock.

In week 8 we will talk about different ways God wants to prosper us. Like any great Father, God wants to provide for you and bless your life in every area!

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONG

Build Your Church by Maverick City

PODCAST

God can speak into our lives and situations in powerful ways including, through the weekend services at Church. But, it is also very beneficial to listen to sermons during the week through audio podcasts. All sermons are recorded and can be listened to through the following channels:

• Globalheart Church App

• Globalheart Church Podcast

• Globalheart Church channel on Youtube

BOOKS

How to think differently about your calling, your God-given gifts and your potential.

• “X: Multiply Your God Given Potential” by John Bevere

This book is also available free of charge as an audio option found on the ‘Messenger X’ app.

DISCOVER YOUR MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS

God has placed a unique set of gifts in each of us! When we understand what gifts He has given us, we can use them to bring Him glory through serving God and others.

The spiritual gifts test is a helpful tool to equip you, encourage you, and help you identify the gifts you have been given.

• Discover your gifts

PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT

God has created each of us intentionally and purposefully. The way He formed you was not a mistake and His plan is to bless who He created you to be. This assessment is a tool to help you better understand the ways which you, as an individual, might operate. This tool is here to help you identify some of your strengths and weaknesses, to further equip you to work out the plan and purpose God has planned for your life!

• Take the personality test

PERSONAL DISCOVERY

(For you to do during the week)

After learning more about the principle of sowing and reaping, can you think of some practical ways you can sow a seed in the different areas of your life? God has more for you than you are experiencing right now!

Here are some more verses to encourage you!

• GIVING

LUKE 6:38

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you”.

• TRUSTING GOD TO PROVIDE FOR YOU

 MATTHEW 6:25-33

“Do not worry, saying, 'what shall we eat?', or 'what shall we drink?' or 'what shall we wear?' For the pagans run after these things, and your heavenly father knows that you need them. But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”. 

• STORING UP TREASURE IN HEAVEN

 MATTHEW 6:19-21

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. 

We hope you have enjoyed learning more about God’s great love for you! We are excited for what God is going to continue to grow in you and through you as you continue to follow Him!

DIG DEEPER

(HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU TO USE THROUGH THE WEEK)

WORSHIP SONG

Goodness of God by Bethel

BOOKS

This book shares how to align yourself with God’s value system and positions you to receive all He has for you.

• “Honors Reward” by John Bevere