International Church of Barcelona

<p>In this week's message Pastor Mark McKinstry teaches from Mark 4:41-5:1 on navigating the storms of life.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- If you find yourself in a storm, what do you need to do to lean into the peace and power of God?<br>- If life is smooth sailing, what steps do you need to take now in order to be ready to navigate the storms to come?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Join a Community Group!<br>- Don't navigate alone. We need you and, perhaps, you will need us!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- John 16:33<br>- Romans 8:31<br>- Mark 4:35-5:1<br>- John 14:27<br>- Matthew 11:28</p>

<p>In this week's message Nick Seders teaches from Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 2:41-47 on becoming disciples together.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Am I a convert or a disciple?<br>- Do I regularly gather with other believers? Are we devoted to learning and living out the Word together?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Join a Community Group today!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 28:19-20<br>- Acts 2:41-47</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano teaches from 1 Peter 2:4-6 on being living stones.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- How is Christ inviting you to draw near?<br>- How is He inviting you to be part of His story?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Be part of the story!<br>- Look for a practical way to show the love of Christ this week!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- 1 Peter 2:4-6<br>- 1 Corinthians 12:12</p>

<p>In this week's message Brian Gomez teaches from Mark 10:17-30 on the rich young man.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where is your treasure? <br>- What are you trusting in that gives you security and peace?<br>- Are you worried about tomorrow?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Spend time evaluating where your treasure is.<br>- Ask God to direct you in this area.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Mark 10:17-30<br>- Matthew 6:19-21<br>- 2 Corinthians 8:9<br>- Matthew 5:3<br>- Matthew 6:31-34</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano teaches from Colossians 3, challenging us with three ways in which we can live fully alive in Christ.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Is there something the Holy Spirit is asking you to take off?<br>- Is there something that Christ is inviting you to put on?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Live differently!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Colossians 3:1-2<br>- Colossians 3:9-10<br>- Colossians 3:5<br>- Colossians 3:7-8<br>- Colossians 3:12-14</p>

<p>In this week's message 'Invitations', Lead Pastor John Carrano teaches on the 4 invitations that Christ offers to us.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- What invitation is Christ extending to me today?<br>- How is He inviting you deeper?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Step out and go deeper!<br>- Look for a practical way to show the love of Christ this week!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Romans 10:9<br>- John 1:12-13<br>- Matthew 4:19<br>- John 12:26<br>- Matthew 16:24<br>- Matthew 11:28<br>- Psalm 127:2b<br>- Matthew 11:29-30<br>- 1 Peter 5:7<br>- John 15:4-5<br>- Isaiah 40:31<br>- Psalm 46:10a</p>

<p>"Sinners sin, slaves work, sons belong. Be a Son". In this week's message Mark McKinstry teaches from Luke 15 on adoption and the return of the prodigal son in this message titled 'Coming Home'.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- If you identify with the sinner or the slave, what steps do you need to take right now to begin enjoying relationship with God?<br>- What will you do to embrace your relationship<br>with God as His son?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Be a Son<br>- Take time each day to enjoy belonging to God and allow that joy to overflow into those around you.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Romans 8:14-15<br>- Luke 15:11-32<br>- 1 John 1:9<br>- 1 John 1:3<br>- Romans 12:1<br>- Romans 8:12-13</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano closes out our series on Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 11:5-9 and 12:13 on meaning.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where do you need to embrace Gods process?<br>- How have you been waiting to enjoy life?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Embrace Gods process!<br>- Enjoy life!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 1:1-2<br>- Ecclesiastes 1:12-14<br>- Ecclesiastes 11:5<br>- Ecclesiastes 11:7-9<br>- John 10:10<br>- Lamentations 3:25<br>- Ecclesiastes 12:13</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 9:11-15 on greatness.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Question<br><br>- What area of your life do you need to surrender?<br>- How is Christ inviting you to move and be used?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Actively looks for the divine moments God is inviting you into!<br>- Don’t sit back- Jump in!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 9:11-15<br>- Isaiah 55:8-9<br>- 2 Peter 1:3</p>

<p>In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series in Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 8:9-15 on how life isn't fair.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Am I obsessed with fairness and retribution, or do I embrace and extend grace?<br>- Have I ever really enjoyed the eternal life I have in Christ, or have I wasted my time fixating on what others receive in this life?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- When you are frustrated by unfairness, remind yourself of the undeserved grace of God and extend that grace to someone else who needs it!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 8:9-15<br>- Romans 3:10-12<br>- Romans 3:23<br>- Romans 6:23<br>- Romans 5:6-10</p>

<p>In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano continues our series on Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 on wisdom.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Question<br><br>- What area of your character needs to grow?<br>- Are you living only for what is ‘under the sun’?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Stop playing the part, BE the part!<br>- Choose to grow in wisdom!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 7:1-5<br>- Proverbs 22:1<br>- Ecclesiastes 7:14</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiones<br><br>- ¿En qué áreas de tu vida te has estado quejando y has escogido quedarte insatisfecho?<br>- ¿Cómo te está invitando Dios a que confíes en Él y te apoyes en Él?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Niégate a quejarte!<br>- ¡Confía en Dios y se agradecido!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Eclesiastés 5:18<br>- Ephesians 6:3, 7-9<br>- 1 Tesalonicenses 5:16-18<br>- Hebreos 13:5<br>- Filipenses 4:11-12<br>- Jeremías 17:7<br>- Romanos 10:11</p>

<p>"Contentment is to live at peace, enjoying the life you have been given, satisfaction is to want nothing more." In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 5:18-6:9 on contentment.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where have you been complaining and choosing to remain dissatisfied?<br>- How is God inviting you to trust and rely on Him?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Refuse to complain!<br>- Trust God, and practice gratitude!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 5:18<br>- Ecclesiastes 6:3<br>- Ecclesiastes 6:7<br>- Ecclesiastes 6:9<br>- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18<br>- Hebrews 13:5<br>- Philippians 4:11-12<br>- Jeremiah 17:7<br>- Romans 10:11</p>

<p>Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 5:1-8 on what it means to fear God.<br><br>Focus Points<br><br>1) Watch where you are walking!<br>2) What what you say!<br>3) Fear God!<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where have you been resisting God, and how is He asking you to trust him? <br>- How have you been quick to speak? Where is He inviting you to listen?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Watch your steps and watch your words!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 5:1-8<br>- Ephesians 5:8<br>- James 1:19<br>- Proverbs 13:3<br>- Proverbs 16:32</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiones<br><br>- ¿En qué áreas has estado resistiendo a Dios y cómo te está pidiendo que confíes en Él?<br>- ¿Cómo has sido rápido para hablar?¿De qué maneras te está invitando a que escuches?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Vigila por donde caminas, y lo que dices!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Eclesiastés 5:1-7<br>- Ephesians 5:8<br>- Santiago 1:19<br>- Proverbios 13:3<br>- Proverbios 16:32</p>

<p>Join us for this week's message as guest speaker 'Kyle Bauer' shares from Revelation 1:12-18 on the great revelation.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where are you?<br>- What do you need from Jesus?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Allow God to reveal Himself to you and meet your needs!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Revelation 1:1<br>- Revelation 1:12-18</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiones<br><br>- ¿Cómo impacta mi relación con otros el tener una relación personal con Jesús?<br>- Si carezco de relaciones ¿qué pasos debería tomar para comenzar a hacer amistades y ser un amigo?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Conecta con alguien de manera significativa para profundizar vuestra relación!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Génesis 2:18<br>- Eclesiastés 4:1-12</p>

<p>Join us for this week's message as Mark McKinstry continues our series Meaning Full: A Journey Through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 on relationships.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- How does having a personal relationship with Jesus impact my relationships with others?<br>- If I lack relationship, what steps do I need to start taking to find a friend and be a friend?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Be a friend.<br>- Connect with someone in a meaningful way this week to go deeper in relationship.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Genesis 2:18<br>- Ecclesiastes 4:1-12<br>- Luke 4:18</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiones<br><br>- ¿En qué área de tu vida has estado intentando mantener el control?<br>- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo Dios que te dejes ir y confíes en Él?<br>- ¿Cómo te está intentando moldear Dios ahora mismo?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Deja de intentar controlar a Dios – más bien busca la belleza en lo que Él está haciendo, y déjalo que te moldee!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Eclesiastés 3:1-14<br>- Juan 16:33<br>- Hechos 17:24-28</p>

<p>Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series though Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 on seasons.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where in your life have you been fighting to maintain control? How is God asking you to let go and trust Him?<br>- How is God trying to shape you right now?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Enjoy life!<br>- Stop trying to control God- rather look for the beauty of what He is doing, and allow Him to shape you!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Psalm 46:10<br>- Ecclesiastes 3:1-14<br>- John 16:33<br>- Acts 17:24-28</p>

<p>In this week's message guest speaker Randy Carter shares on 'asking the right questions'.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- If you pray this prayer daily, it will change your life forever: "Holy Spirit; show me, change me, fill me"<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Exodus 3:11-14<br>- Exodus 4:1<br>- Exodus 4:10-12</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series through Ecclesiastes with teaching from Ecclesiastes 2:17-26 on toil.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where in your life have you been toiling in your own strength?<br>- How is God asking you to rely on Him?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Take time being still!<br>- Recognise that God is with you, and in faith let Him lead you!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 1:13<br>- Ecclesiastes 2:17-26<br>- Matthew 7:21-23<br>- Psalm 46:10</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiones<br> <br>- ¿En qué áreas de tu vida has estado haciendo las cosas en tus propias fuerzas?<br>- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo Dios que te apoyes en Él?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Tómate tiempo para desconectar y meditar!<br>- ¡Reconoce que Dios está contigo y, en fe, deja que te guíe!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Eclesiastés 1:13<br>- Eclesiastés 2:17-26<br>- Mateo 7:21-23<br>- Salmos 46:10</p>

<p>Join us for this week's message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 on pleasure.<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- What are you trying to mask?<br>- What void are you trying to fill?<br>- Where have you been resisting God?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Stop resisting, stop masking - take a step of faith!<br>- Let the Holy Spirit direct you to show the love of Jesus this week.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 1:13<br>- Ecclesiastes 2:1-11<br>- 1 Kings 4:22-23<br>- Ecclesiastes 3:11<br>- John 4:13-14</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiones<br><br>- ¿Qué estás intentando cubrir? ¿Qué vacío estás intentando llenar?<br>- ¿En qué áreas has estado resistiendo a Dios?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Deja de resistir, deja de cubrir – toma un paso de fe!<br>- Deja que el Espíritu Santo te guíe a demostrar el amor de Jesús esta semana.<br><br>Escritura<br><br>- Eclesiastés 1:13<br>- Eclesiastés 2:1-10<br>- 1 Reyes 4:22-23<br>- Eclesiastés 3:11<br>- Juan 4:13-14</p>