International Church of Barcelona

<p>We need to live with a sense of expectation – each day knowing we’re called to make a difference in someone else’s life. In this week's message guest speaker Steve Jamison teaches from Mark 2:1-12 on how Jesus and the faith of four men changed the life of a paralysed man forever.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Mark 2:1-12</p>

<p>Solomon, known for wisdom, called it meaningless! In the end, we all die! We all have a time frame to engage in the life God has given us. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Ecclesiastes 1:13-18 on looking or seeing.<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Am I looking, or seeing? How is God inviting me to action?<br>- How have I been wasting time? How is God asking me to live with urgency?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Look, see, act!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 1:13-15<br>- Ecclesiastes 2:12-14<br>- James 1:5<br>- Romans 5:18-19<br>- John 1:12<br>- Matthew 9:36</p>

<p>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Estoy mirando o viendo? ¿Cómo me está pidiendo Dios que tome la iniciativa?<br>- ¿Cómo he estado perdiendo el tiempo? ¿Cómo me está pidiendo Dios que viva con un sentido de urgencia?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Mira, ve y actúa!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Eclesiastés 1:13-15<br>- Eclesiastés 2:12-14<br>- Santiago 1:5<br>- Romanos 5:18-19<br>- Juan 1:12<br>- Mateo 9:36</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano kicks off our new series 'Meaning Full' with teaching from Ecclesiastes 1:1-2.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- What have I allowed to determine meaning in my life?<br>- Where have I been beating the air, and how is God inviting me to rely on Him?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Purposefully look for ways to live missionally this week, showing the love of Christ!<br><br>Scriptures<br><br>- Ecclesiastes 1:1-2<br>- Matthew 6:19-21<br>- Psalm 144:4<br>- James 4:14<br>- 1 Corinthians 9:25-27</p>

<p>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Qué he dejado que determine significado en mi vida?<br>- ¿En qué áreas le he estado peleando sin propósito, y cómo me está invitando Dios a apoyarme en Él?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Busca manera de vivir misionalmente esta semana, demuestra el amor de Cristo!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Eclesiastés 1:1-2<br>- Mateo 6:19-21<br>- Salmos 144:4<br>- Santiago 4:14<br>- 1 Corintios 9:25-26</p>

<p>Have you ever felt out of place in this world, like you didn't belong? In this week's message Nick Seder's teaches from John 17 on how and why Jesus makes us stand out in the world around us by being set apart and sent out.<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Am I part of the world or part of Jesus’ new order?<br>- Have I misunderstood my mission by withdrawing from or assimilating into the world?<br>- Do the people around me see Jesus through me?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Don’t be afraid to stand out!<br>- Remember that you have been set aside for that very purpose, and sent out to proclaim new life in Jesus.<br><br>Scriptures<br><br>- John 17:1-8<br>- John 17:13-19<br>- 2 Corinthians 5:17-20</p>

<p>Preguntas de reflexiones<br><br> - ¿Soy parte del mundo o del nuevo mandato de Jesús?<br>- ¿He malentendido mi misión y me he aislado del mundo o<br>me he conformado a él?<br>- ¿La gente que me rodea puede ver a Jesús en mí?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- No tengas miedo de sobresalir esta semana. Recuerda que has sido apartado/a por este propósito, y has sido enviado/a para proclamar nueva vida en Jesús.<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Juan 17:1-8<br>- Juan 17:13-19<br>- 2 Corinthians 5:17-20</p>

<p>Preguntas de reflexiónes<br><br>- ¿Hay algún área en tu vida donde necesitas rendirte a Cristo?<br>- ¿En qué área de tu vida necesitas ser refinado, restaurado y reenviado?<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Juan 20:24-29<br>- Acts 9:1-19<br>- James 1:2<br>- Luke 22:54-62<br>- John 18:15-27<br>- Mark 14:66-72<br>- Juan 21:15-17</p>

<p>Before Jesus ascended back to Heaven he encountered four people; Thomas, Paul, James and Peter. Christ not only redeems and forgives us, He also restores and re-commissions us. When we have an encounter with the risen saviour everything changes. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano teaches on how an encounter with the risen saviour changes everything.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection<br><br>- Is there an area of your life that you need to surrender to Christ?<br>- Where in your life do you need to be refined, restored, and re-commissioned?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Let Christ step into your story, restoring and re-commissioning you!<br>- Intentionally show the love of Christ to someone this week!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- John 20:24-28<br>- Acts 9:1-19<br>- James 1:2<br>- Luke 22:54-62<br>- John 18:15-27<br>- Mark 14:66-72<br>- John 21:15-17</p>

<p>Escrituras<br><br>- Juan 1:12<br>- Juan 3:17<br>- Juan 14:27<br>- Ezequiel 36:26<br>- Job 8:21<br>- Juan 10:9-11<br>- Juan 3:16<br>- 1 Corintios 15:1-4<br>- 1 Corintios 15:20-22</p>

<p>Happy Easter everyone! We hope you had an amazing time over the easter season. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano looks at the life of Jesus explaining the reason why He came and why He died for us. Because Jesus is Risen we have; hope, peace, joy and life.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- John 1:12<br>- John 3:17<br>- John 14:27<br>- Ezekiel 36:26<br>- Job 8:21<br>- John 10:9-11<br>- John 3:16<br>- 1 Corinthians 15:1-4<br>- 1 Corinthians 15:20-22</p>

<p>In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano closes out our series 'Christ Above All' with teaching from Hebrews 13:20-24 on the final exhortations.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- How is God equipping you to do His will? <br>- Are you embracing the process you are in, or more concerned with the final product?<br><br>Scriptures<br><br>- Hebrews 13:20-24<br>- Hebrews 1:1-3</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiónes<br><br>- ¿Cómo te está equipando Dios para hacer Su voluntad?<br>- ¿Estás aprovechando el proceso en el que estás o te preocupa más el resultado final?<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 13:20-24<br>- Hebreos 1:1-3</p>

<p>The author at the end of the book of Hebrews is telling us very important things that we need to know. The main idea being that: because Jesus is alive in us, we live differently. But how do we do this? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 13:1-17 on how we live differently.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Question<br><br>- As Christ is alive in you, is there an area where he is inviting you to live differently? <br><br>Scriptures<br><br>- Hebrew 13:1-9<br>- Hebrew 13:14<br>- Hebrews 13:17<br>- 2 Timothy 4:3</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Pregunta de reflexión<br><br>- Como Cristo está vivo en ti, ¿hay algún área donde te está invitando a vivir de manera diferente?<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 13:1-7<br>- Hebreos 13:9<br>- Hebreos 13:14<br>- Hebreos 13:17<br>- 2 Timothy 4:3</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiónes<br><br>- ¿Hay algún área en mi vida donde he dejado que la<br>amargura cree raíces?<br>- ¿Estoy esforzándome al máximo para vivir en paz?<br>- ¿Hay alguien a quién debo perdonar?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡No dejes que la amargura cree raíces!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 12:14-15<br>- Efesios 4:31-32<br>- Mateo 6:14-15<br>- Mateo 18:15-16<br>- Efesios 4:25-26<br>- Efesios 4:29<br>- 2 Corintios 12:9<br>- 1 Tesalonicenses 5:11<br>- Proverbios 27:17</p>

<p>Have you ever been bitter about something? The author of Hebrews is warning us 'Don't allow bitterness to take root within your heart', because whatever takes root, bears fruit. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 12:14-15 on bitterness.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Is there an area in my life where bitterness has taken root?<br>- Am I making every effort to live at peace?<br>- Is there someone I need to forgive?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Don't let bitterness take root<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrew 12:14-15<br>- Ephesians 4:31-32<br>- Matthew 6:14-15<br>- Matthew 18:15-16<br>- Ephesians 4:25-26<br>- Ephesians 4:29<br>- 2 Corinthians 12:9<br>- 1 Thessalonians 5:11<br>- Proverbs 27:17</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiónes<br><br>- ¿Paso por dificultades con gozo y acción de gracias, o me quejo y cuestiono a Dios?<br>- ¿Dejo que Dios me instruya y me transforme, o ignoro (o resisto) el trabajo que está llevando a cabo en mi vida?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- Coje un diario y apunta los problemas más recientes<br>- Escribe cómo Dios está utilizando esas dificultades<br>para hacerte más como Jesús<br>- Comparte esa reflexión con un cristiano en el que confíes, y pídele apoyo<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 12:4-11<br>- Santiago 1:2-4</p>

<p>Have you, or are you going through some tough times? Hardship is never fun, or even easy, but God utilises hardship to reveal how we are falling short of Jesus' standard and he uses it to instruct us and ensure our growth. In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 12:4-11 on the purpose of hardship.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Do I endure hardship with joy and gratefulness, or do I complain and question God?<br>- Do I let God instruct and transform me, or do I ignore (even resist) the work he’s doing?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- List your recent hardships! <br>- Write how God might be using them to make you more like Jesus? <br>- Share those reflections with a trusted follower of Jesus and ask for their support! <br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 12:4-11<br>- James 1:2-4</p>

<p>In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 10:23-12:2 on running with perseverance.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- What has been hindering my race?<br>- What do I have my eyes fixed on?<br>- Am I running with purpose?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Build each other up!<br>- Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and run your race!<br>- Look for a way to share the love of Jesus this week!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 11:6<br>- Hebrews 12:1-2<br>- Hebrews 10:23-25<br>- 2 Corinthians 10:12<br>- Proverbs 4:23-25<br>- Galatians 6:9<br>- Matthew 5:29-30<br>- James 1:4-5</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexiónes<br><br>- ¿Qué ha estado dificultando mi carrera?<br>- ¿En qué tengo puestos mis ojos?<br>- ¿Estoy corriendo con propósito?<br><br>Reto<br><br>- ¡Animaos unos a otros!<br>- ¡Mantén tus ojos puestos en Jesús y corre la carrera!<br>- ¡Busca maneras de compartir el amor de Jesús esta semana!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 11:6<br>- Hebreos 12:1-2<br>- Hebreos 10:23-25<br>- 2 Corintios 10:12<br>- Proverbios 4:23-25<br>- Gálatas 6:9<br>- Mateo 5:29-30<br>- Santiago 1:4-5</p>

<p>The way we walk in confidence in who we are in Christ is not by looking to the future, or the present but to the past and what Christ has done on the cross for us! In this weeks message Joey Shaw teaches from Romans 8:31-39 on being secure in Christ!<br><br>. . .<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Romans 8:31-39</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>Romanos 8:31-39</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Pregunta de reflexión<br><br>- Jesús es la realidad de lo que está por venir. No comprometas tu fe. No cambies lo temporal por lo eterno.<br><br>Reto<br><br>- No cambies lo temporal por lo eterno. Cristo es una mejor realidad.<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Hebreos 6:16-20<br>- Hebreos 7:23-27<br>- Hebreos 8:6-8<br>- Romanos 8:3-5<br>- Hebreos 8:10-12<br>- Hebreos 10:1<br>- Hebreos 9:11-14</p>

<p>Have you ever had anything that once served a purpose but then became obsolete? Our exploration of Hebrews highlights this same principle: the new superseding the old, the Gospel replacing the Law. In this week's message Brian Gomez continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 6:16-10:1 on Christ, a better reality.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Question<br><br>- Jesus is the reality of things to come. Don’t compromise your faith. Don’t trade the temporary for the eternal.<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Don’t trade the temporary for the eternal. Christ is a better reality.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Hebrews 6:16-20<br>- Hebrews 7:23-27<br>- Hebrews 8:5-8<br>- Romans 8:3-5<br>- Hebrews 8:10-12<br>- Hebrews 10:1</p>