From Wandering to Winning: Choosing Comfort or Calling

Choosing Comfort or Calling

From Wandering to Winning: 4 Decisions Our Church Must Make

January 8, 2023

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Genesis 12:1-3 NLT

1. God and

God called Abram to leave a way of life he had known for a long time.

God has done this in your life or is doing so right now and asking you to leave what makes you comfortable.

Genesis 12:1-3 NLT

You have to trust God before you have all the answers.

Hebrews 11:8 NLT

Luke 12:32 NLT

Matthew 16:18 NLT

Genesis 12:4-6 NLT

In the end, God is always calling us to make a choice.

2. You must choose between and

The church doesn’t exist to .

The church exists to .

Matthew 28:19 NLT

If comfort is your , then it’s your .

What are you worshipping?
Who are you trusting?

Discussion Questions

1. Take prayer needs, pray, share holiday experiences
2. Read Genesis 12:1-6. Discuss any new insights you gained regarding this Old Testament story.
3. When has God wrecked the “wonderful plans” you had for yourself? How did he change your life? What did he call you to do different?
4. What makes church comfortable for you? How can this be dangerous?
5. Has anything changed in our church that was personally difficult? Why do you think the church has made these changes?
6. Why do you think all Christians and every church must choose either comfort or calling? Why can’t they choose both?
7. There was a quote shared in the message: “Change the way you do church and see what people worship.” Discuss
8. What is the church’s calling? How can we as a church and you personally live this out? How can this often be uncomfortable?
9. Why must our church choose our calling over what is comfortable?