Sermons

Winning The War In Your Mind – Getting Rid of Negativity

I'm not positive based on what I feel. I'm positive based on what God says. We need to develop the mind of Christ if we want to rid ourselves of negative thinking.
Discussion Questions for Growth Groups
  • Which part of this message was most impactful for you and why?
  • Would you say you tend to have a more positive mindset or a negative one? How could you start training your mind to look for God in every situation?
  • What are some things that you are thankful for?
  • Read Romans 8.  Consider each of the 8 truths Mitch shared and discuss how these can impact your mindset
    1. MY SINS ARE FORGIVEN AND MY ETERNITY IS SECURERomans 8:1-2
    2. JESUS IS AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD PRAYING FOR ME. Romans 8:34
    3. MY FUTURE VICTORY IS GREATER THAN MY PRESENT PAINRomans 8:18
    4. MY MIND IS FILLED WITH THE PEACE OF GOD. Romans 8:6
    5. IF GOD IS FOR ME, WHO CAN BE AGAINST ME? Romans 8:31,33
    6. GOD’S SPIRIT HELPS ME IN MY WEAKNESSRomans 8:24-26
    7. GOD IS WORKING EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE FOR GOODRomans 8:28
    8. NOTHING CAN SEPARATE ME FROM THE LOVE OF GOD. Romans 8:38-39
  • Share about a time when you saw Jesus bring meaning and purpose to your pain.
  • Everyone has a personal struggle they’re facing. What’s yours? How can you look for God in it?