Seaside’s Coming Events
Sermon Series: 1 Peter
Message #16
Seaside Community Church
January 18, 2015
GENUINE FAITH
Growth Groups
The next session starts the week of January 4th
WHY WE CAN REJOICE IN SUFFERING
Growth Groups are a vital part of Seaside. They provide an opportunity for
us to grow closer to God and to each other. If you are not in a growth
group already we strongly encourage you to sign up today outside at the
tables. You can also email us at sam@seasidehb.org
February 22nd
Connecting with your Life Purpose
Ever wondered if you were doing what God created you to do? This class
walks you through a process to discover your gifts, talents and passions
and helps you identify a place to serve. 5-7:30 pm Taught by Grant Sign up
on a connection card or email seaside@seasidehb.org
Financial Coaching
Seaside has 12 trained financial coaches that are available at no charge for
you. If you are interested in a coaching session that will cover budgeting
please fill out a connection card or email us at seasideFLE@gmail.com
Screening of Documentary “Irreplaceable”
The Seaside Marriage team invites you to a special screening of the
documentary “Irreplaceable”. Friday February 6th 7-9:30 pm at the
Huntington Beach Public Library Theater. $15 a couple includes the
movie, snacks and beverage. This will be a wonderful chance to invite
family and friends. Sign up at the table after chruch or online at
www.seasidehb.org check out this link for more info on the movie:
http://www.irreplaceablethemovie.com/
Refreshing Your Marriage
March 13th-14th
Join seaside couples at Refreshing Your Marriage Conference. The
Refreshing Your Marriage conference offers you a yearly tune-up for your
relationship. Whether you require a major overhaul, some minor
adjustments or just some healthy tune-ups, RYM offers something for
every stage of your relationship. At Azusa Pacific University
Seaside Finances
Weekly Need
Received Last Week
$17,000
$10,616
Monthly Need
Received in Dec.
$68,000
$124,066
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Notes and audio available as a podcast at www.seasidehb.org
Growth Group Discussion
For the week of January 18, 2015
Connect
Share a pleasant surprise you have experienced as the result of being a
Christian.
3. Verse 17 refers back to 1 Peter 1:17, where we are warned that God
judges everyone according to our deeds. How does being disciplined as
believers relate to God’s judgment? See 1 Corinthians 11:32 and Hebrews
12:4-8. Is persecution part of that judgment?
Review
What point from this Sunday’s message and Bible verses caught your
attention or challenged you?
Explore
1. Apparently, the Christians addressed in 1 Peter 4:12 were surprised at
being persecuted (the word for surprised literally means bewildered
astonishment). Read John 15:20 & 16:33 and 1 John 3:13. What are some
reasons why we are surprised by suffering?
2. 1 Peter 4:13 tells us to rejoice at participating in Christ’s sufferings. See
also Romans 8:17 and Philippians 3:10. What do these verses mean to
you?
4. How do you interpret the statement in verse 18 that it is difficult for the
righteous to be saved?
5. Peter closes this chapter by telling Christians who suffer for the Lord to
commit themselves to God and do good works. What does this mean in
practice? What are the benefits for the believer?