October 12, 2025
Practicing The Way | New Shape
Jesus’ invitation is follow him: to be with him, become like him, and do what he did. We surrender control to Jesus, resist the pattern of the world that shapes us, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation.
Songs for this week: Spotify
Questions:
Romans 12:1-2
- Last week, we talked about developing a daily prayer rhythm. What is most challenging for you in prayer? What was a prayer highlight for you this week?
- How would you answer the question, “Who am I becoming?”
- What is one daily or weekly habit that puts you in a position to receive God’s love? What is one habit that might be “conforming you to the pattern of this world?”
- Who are the most important people in your life? How might they be shaping you?
- How would you explain to a spiritually curious friend Jesus’ invitation to be transformed (to become like him)?
Weekly Practice:
Formation Audit
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Recent Sermons
Rev. 22:12-21 - Jesus the Groom, the Church as His Bride, and the Holy Spirit as the matchmaker who brings it all together. Explore how God’s longing heart and our deepest desires find fulfillment in Him.
1 Corinthians 13 - Paul reminds the church in Corinth that love—not spiritual gifting—is the true measure of maturity. Love is a way of life, and unlike gifts, it lasts forever.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 -Paul wrote to the church in Corinth about leadership, relationships, self-discipline, and spiritual life. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit helps us discern spiritual realities—with Jesus at the very centre of it all.
Galatians 5:16-26 - The Holy Spirit surprised both the convinced and the curious in the early Church—working through powerful deeds and transforming lives from within to become more like Jesus.
Acts 2:1-21 - The long-awaited gift of God’s Spirit given to ordinary women and men finally touched down! A few unlikely believers huddled together in an upstairs room were the first recipients. This story unlocks the plan that the Spirit of Jesus has for us all.
Luke 4:14-21-Jesus announced that the Spirit of the Lord was on him to proclaim the good news. The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus for his mission. And Jesus gives us the same Spirit for the same mission.
