SERIES TITLE
At The Movies Week 5
SERIES OVERVIEW
Bring a friend, grab some popcorn, find a seat… you’re at the movies! Each week we’ll learn how God uses characters and storylines from the big screen to inspire positive change. Journey with us through some of Hollywood’s most impactful films and experience God’s purpose for you in a fun and fresh way. Our At the Movies series is only viewable on an Eastside campus. For times and directions, please choose a location near you.
SERMON TITLE
Jesus Revolution
Sermon Summary
This sermon explores the theme of a “Jesus Revolution” and the story of Chuck Smith, Lonnie Frisbee, and Greg Laurie. It emphasizes young people’s search for truth and meaning and the power of a personal encounter with Jesus. The sermon addresses the importance of desperation and discomfort in bringing about change and revolution. Gene challenges us as believers to prioritize the needs of others over personal comfort and invites us to surrender our lives to Jesus and join the revolution.
WARM UP
Who are our “hippies” today? Who are the kinds of people who would be most shocking to the church if they started to attend in large numbers?
DISCUSSion
- What does a Jesus Revolution look like in your life?
What changes do you need to make in your life to be part of a Jesus Revolution? - How can you show radical love to others who may be experiencing desperation?
What are some specific ways you can reach out to others in need or those who are desperate.
- Read Acts 22:16. How did Paul use his life experiences to share the Gospel?
How can you use your own experiences and background to share the Gospel with others? - Why is experiencing a Jesus Revolution more important than just explaining or understanding it?
What step can you take today to experience a Jesus Revolution in your life? - How can you become more Christlike in your approach to engaging with people from different backgrounds?
What barriers do you need to overcome to engage with people who are different from you?
wrap up | prayer
- Ask for prayer requests from the group.
- Pray for the courage and willingness to experience a personal Jesus Revolution, surrendering to Christ and embracing a new life in Him.
- Pray for the strength to embrace discomfort and change, just as Chuck Smith did in opening his church to a different crowd, and as the disciples did in spreading Christianity.
- Pray for a sense of desperation, not for worldly things, but for a deeper connection with Jesus and a willingness to let go of anything that might be holding us back.
- Pray for the ability to prioritize the needs of others over personal comfort, following Jesus’ example of reaching out to those in need.