07 Jun ‘Taking Thoughts Captive | Part Four- ‘ Biblical Mindsets for Overcomers’ – All Locations
UNIVERSITY STUDIES AT WATERS CHURCH – FILL OUT THE INTEREST FORM BY JUNE 10TH!
Check the Events Page for What is Happening (not everything is listed here) (waterschurch.org/events)
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LIFE GROUP LEADER TRAINING – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17.
Please have your apprentices who are ready to lead a group register using the link below:
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NEW ENGLAND — GET READY!
Join us for our Second Annual Waters Academy Golf Tournament!
We invite you to be part of this exciting event by registering to play or becoming a sponsor. Your participation helps us continue to grow and build Waters Academy!
Click the links below to get involved:
We are also looking for themed raffle baskets, raffle items, or services. If you’d like to contribute, please email maparsons@waterschurch.org or renee@watersacademy.org.
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WATERS UNIVERSITY
We’re looking to grow healthy Christians at Waters Church…spiritually, physically, mentally, financially, and relationally — that is the mission of Waters University.
Alpha is a welcoming, conversation‑driven introduction to the Christian faith where anyone (new & non-believers) can explore life’s big questions in a relaxed, judgment‑free environment.
Re‑Engage Christ‑centered marriage enrichment
Financial Peace University Achieve financial stability with God
Celebrate Recovery Overcome hurts and habits
We’re looking for Life Groups and/or individuals to provide or donate meals for upcoming Alpha classes at the North Attleboro, Woonsocket, Southcoast and Apollo Beach campuses. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
Go to the Waters Events page or click the link below for more information on classes, Alpha meal prep and to register for both.
WATERS U (https://watersu.org/)
Please note: Life Groups that generously provide or sponsor a meal for Alpha are deeply appreciated. To help create a safe and consistent environment where guests feel comfortable opening up, we kindly ask that groups serve the meal and then allow the Alpha team and registered participants to continue the class and discussion.
Thank you!
Waters Class Schedule:
- Growth Track – Check the schedule and register on the events page.
- 4th Sunday: Baptism Class – after every service
Waters Help: Need marriage and family care, or have a group member who does? Click here: help resources page or visit waterschurch.org/help
Location Text Alerts:
| North Attleboro | Text “subscribe” to 508 695-1300 | |
| Norwood | Text “subscribe” to 781 762-3357 | |
| Apollo Beach | Text “subscribe” to 813 642-6979 | |
| Woonsocket | Text “subscribe” to 833 241-4837 | |
| Southcoast | Text “subscribe” to 508 809-3490 | |
Check the Events Page for What is Happening (not everything is listed here) (waterschurch.org/events)
PLEASE CHECK YOUR NOTIFICATIONS AND OR YOUR PLANNING CENTER PROFILES FOR NEW MEMBER REQUESTS.
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SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER AND 6:00 AM WORSHIP ON PAUSE THROUGH THE SUMMER.
NOTE:
Two opportunities to pray:
Leaders only: Please be available at the end of services to pray for those who come forward. If you are not actively serving during the service you are attending, make it a priority to head to the front when the invitation is given. Your presence matters!
North Attleboro Leaders and members: If you or any member of your group who currently serves is available, there is an opportunity to meet for prayer in the conference room off the break room during the second and third services. Please see Doug and Joanie White or Felix Shyllon if you would like to be a part of that ministry.
Please note: if you have a member who is not currently serving and would like to be part of the prayer during the service team, please have them take the appropriate steps to become a serve team member.
NORTH ATTLEBORO
Prayer at the Altar – AFTER SERVICES
If possible, please make an effort to be at the altar after this service to pray for others.
Your presence makes a difference—thank you for serving!
**Please read all scripture in the ESV, unless otherwise noted.**
**The Leader prompts help you, as the leader, move the conversation along.**
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Fun Icebreaker
“What Do You See?”
Ask the group:
If you could instantly improve your vision in one area of life, what would it be?
Examples: seeing yourself more clearly, seeing people with more grace, seeing God’s purpose, seeing what matters most, seeing the future with less fear.
Opening Prayer
Lord, thank You for bringing us together. Help us to see You correctly, see people differently, see ourselves through Christ, and see the lost through Your eyes. Open our hearts to Your Word and help our thoughts become captive to Christ. Amen.
1. Captive Thoughts SEE GOD CORRECTLY.
Question:
What makes it difficult for people to see God correctly?
Leader Prompt:
Guide the group to think about how fear, past experiences, culture, or wrong beliefs can shape the way we view God. Encourage them to consider whether their view of God is being shaped more by Scripture or by their circumstances.
Practical Application:
This week, pay attention to one thought you have about God. Ask yourself, “Does this line up with who God reveals Himself to be in Scripture?”
2. Captive Thoughts SEE PEOPLE DIFFERENTLY.
Question:
How does following Christ change the way we see other people?
Leader Prompt:
Encourage the group to talk about how easy it is to view people through frustration, assumptions, past hurt, or outward appearance. Point them back to the idea that captive thoughts help us see people through a renewed, Christ-centered perspective.
Practical Application:
Choose one person you have been viewing through frustration, judgment, or hurt. Pray this week for God to help you see them differently.
3. Captive Thoughts SEE OURSELVES THROUGH CHRIST.
Old Creation → In Christ →New Creation
Question:
Why is it sometimes hard to see ourselves through Christ instead of through our past?
Leader Prompt:
Invite the group to reflect on the difference between remembering what God saved us from and continuing to identify ourselves by it. Help them focus on the truth that being in Christ changes how we understand who we are.
Practical Application:
Identify one old label, mindset, or identity that you need to stop agreeing with. Replace it with the truth of who you are in Christ.
4. Captive Thoughts SEE THE LOST THROUGH GOD’S EYES.
Remember which side of the cross you are on!
Question:
What changes when we remember which side of the cross we are on?
Leader Prompt:
Help the group process the difference between seeing people as enemies and seeing them as people God wants to redeem. Encourage them to think about how the cross changes the way we respond to the lost.
Practical Application:
Pray for one person who does not know Christ. Ask God to help you see them through His eyes and look for one way to show them His love this week.
Sermon in a sentence:
The mind CAPTURED BY CHRIST begins to see WHAT CHRIST CAPTURED.
Question:
What area of your vision needs to be more captured by Christ right now?
Leader Prompt:
Encourage the group to reflect honestly on whether they need to see God, people, themselves, or the lost more clearly through Christ.
Practical Application:
Choose one area from tonight’s discussion and ask God to renew your thoughts and vision in that area this week.
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for reminding us that when our minds are captured by Christ, our vision begins to change. Help us to see You correctly, see people differently, see ourselves through Christ, and see the lost through Your eyes. Renew our thoughts, correct our vision, and help us live in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus. Amen.
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