The Son Awakens Our Full Potential

Ephesians 3:14-23

By Pastor Kelly Mahoney, March 02, 2025

Greater potential can be unleashed thru greater:

  1. on God’s Spirit to strengthen you.
2) to Jesus’ leadership.
3) of the fullness of God’s love.
4) in Godliness.

Applying God's Word to Life

  1. When and where did you feel like you experienced God this week?
  2. How would you rate your current potential to change the world? Why?
  3. When you consider the power in your life, which do you more relate to: a bicycle; a bike with motor assist; a moped; or a sport bike?
  4. How far “in” have you let Jesus into “the home” of your heart?
  5. Would you say you know of, know about, you're getting to know, or that you truly know God?
  6. How would you describe the “fire” of God’s love in your heart in this season — wet wood, a flame, a fire, a furnace, or a melt down?
  7. How full are you with “the fullness of God”? How can you grow?
  8. How would you compare the content and focus of your prayers to that of Paul’s prayer? Are you praying the very best for others?
  9. What specific changes could radically release your potential for God to use you? What is holding you back from taking those steps?
  10. Who do you have on your heart to seek God for their good and for their growth? Spend timing praying God’s very best for them.
  11. How does God want you to respond to Him right now? Say “Yes!”

Announcements

Pastor Kelly will be Traveling to India:  March 2-13 to tour and learn about the ministry in India that Hope Community supports. You may contact Bruce Geiser or Neil Haynes if an elder is needed while Kelly is gone (Randy Ihnen is also gone during this time).  If there is an emergency, Pastor Andy League from the Lowry Covenant Church has agreed to be the clergy contact (615) 439-8000. 

Men's Group Thursday, March 6th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Gary Blok's house (921 Mount Lookout Height Drive Glenwood).  Topic of discussion will be Technology & God's Grace.

Movie “The Forge”  & Dessert:  Friday, March 21 at 6:45pm.at the Starbuck church.  Attend the showing of "The Forge" (Based on a true story-rated PG) with  FREE popcorn & pop, and then plan to stay after for dessert and fellowship as we discuss the movie in groups. Done by 9:30pm or earlier.

Preschool Open Gym: Friday, March 7 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. This is a free event for young children and their caretakers. Invite friends and enjoy free time at Central Square gym in Glenwood.

Youth Group: for grades 5-12. Wednesdays from 6:40-8:05 p.m. at Central Square Gym.

Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.

Central Square Building Renovation Update:  There has been a delay in getting some of the building permits.  It is anticipated that the auditorium renovation will begin early to mid-March.  The community room, main floor hallways and bathrooms will be at least 2.5 months after the start of the auditorium.