10.24.21 - The Secret to Victory: Part 1

Service Video, Message Notes, & Community Group Guide

MESSAGE NOTES

How to Overcome Fear & Discouragement - The Secret to Victory: Part 1
2 Chronicles 20:1-30 

Action One: Turn to God and Listen – 2 Chronicles 20:1-15a 

• Key Concept: When you have no power to resolve a situation you are in miracle territory!

• Key Verse: 1 Samuel 30:6 - David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

• Community Group Application: Community group members bring impossible situations to God in prayer together.

Action Two: Remember God’s Promise to Fight the Battle - 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

• Key Concept: Fear and discouragement are overcome when we remember God’s promise to fight the battle.

• Key Verse: Joshua 1:9 - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

• Community Group Application: Community group members remind each other of the promises of God.

Action Three: Show Up and Stand Firm - 2 Chronicles 20:18-30

• Key Concept: We rely on God’s power, but we must show up and stand firm.

• Key Verse: Ephesians 6:10-11 - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

• Community Group Application: Community group members are overcomers because they show up and stand firm.

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Crossroads Community Group Guide

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A. Welcome

B. Purpose: Our purpose is to spread the Kingdom of God. We do this by multiplying groups of people who care for each as God's family. We begin by inviting new people to our group and building them to be followers of Jesus. Each person here has the potential to be empowered to start and be the leader of a new group and spread God's kingdom.

C. Worship Time: Set a Fire

D. Announcements

• Resources in our weekly newsletter: Crossroads Connect

• Daily Devotional Video: The Encouraging Word with Pastor Willie

• Events: Crossroads Website

E. Review

1. How did you do with what you wanted to apply from last week?

2. Who did you invite to the group for this week?

F. Opening Question: What affects you more fear or discouragement? Why?

G. Background Information

King Jehoshaphat was a good king of the southern kingdom of Israel known as Judah. The capital was in Jerusalem. He served God with his whole heart, yet he and his people face a vast army coming against them to destroy them. They were fearful and did not know what to do. This incident teaches what actions we can take when we face fear and discouragement.

H. Word: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

1. What key words do you see in these verses?

2. Tell in your own words what happens in these verses.

3. What are the details?

I. Discuss the following general questions together.

1. What catches your attention in these verses?

2. What new thing did you discover in the story or verses that you did not know before?

3. What did you learn about God (Father, Jesus, or Holy Spirit) from the story?

4. What do you learn about people from the story?

5. What important lessons for us do you see in this story?

J. Commitment - Obedience - Application: What specifically will you commit to apply in your life from this study?

K. Prayer Time:

1. Pray for new people by name who you want to join your group.

2. Pray for your group to multiply.

3. Pray for the needs of the members of the group. Divide into 2 groups, for male and female.

L. For Next time: Ask each person the name of a person they will invite to the group for next week.