International Church of Barcelona

<p>We can all recount times of good and bad customer service, but what does it actually look like to serve? We have to make a distinction between serving and being a servant. To serve someone -or something- means we choose what we do, but being a servant means we give up that right. We like to choose where we serve, but God calls us to be a servant of all. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching on service.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Who or how is He calling you to serve?<br>- How do you need to respond?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Don’t just choose where to serve this week- intentionally choose to be a servant of all!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- 1 Timothy 4:7<br>- 1 Corinthians 9:24-26<br>- Luke 9:46-48<br>- Mark 9:35<br>- 1 John 5:3<br>- 1 John 4:19<br>- Matthew 6:1<br>- Matthew 6:3-4<br>- John 9:4<br>- 1 Corinthians 12:12<br>- Romans 12:10</p>

<p>Have you ever needed guidance/wished you knew where you were going? So often we look to the wrong guides. We look to people who are not prepared to help us where we need to go. As a spiritual discipline the scriptures talk about guidance and what we need to put into practice on a regularly to be guided in the way God wants us to go! In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching on Guidance.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where have you been turning first?<br>- What is the Holy Spirit speaking?<br>- Where is He inviting you to trust Him? <br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Trust the guide!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- 1 Timothy 4:7<br>- Psalm 119:105<br>- Hebrews 4:12<br>- 2 Timothy 3:16-17<br>- Matthew 7:7-8<br>- Jeremiah 29:13<br>- Romans 1:20<br>- Proverbs 15:22<br>- Proverbs 16:9<br>- 2 Peter 3:9<br>- Psalm 48:14</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿A dónde/quién te acercas primero?<br>- ¿Qué te está diciendo el Espíritu Santo?<br>- ¿En qué área te está invitando a que confíes en Él?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- ¡Confía en la guía!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- 1 Timoteo 4:7<br>- Salmos 119:105<br>- Hebreos 4:12<br>- 2 Timoteo 3:16-17<br>- Mateo 7:7-8<br>- Jeremías 29:13<br>- Romanos 1:20<br>- Proverbios 15:22<br>- Proverbios 16:9<br>- 2 Pedro 3:9<br>- Salmos 48:14</p>

<p>There are moments in our lives where we are afraid of what is out there, we are afraid of the unknown and end up staying where we are. Through the course of this series our challenge is to go deeper and not let fear keep us where we are. So join us in this series as we look at different spiritual disciplines and how to put them into practice in our lives. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano kicks off the series with teaching on meditation.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Prioritize time this week to practice biblical meditation. <br><br>Scripture<br><br>- 1 Timothy 4:7<br>- 1 Corinthians 9:24-26<br>- Psalm 1:1-3<br>- Psalm 143:5<br>- James 4:8<br>- Joshua 1:8<br>- Psalm 1:2<br>- Psalm 19:14<br>- Psalm 119:15 <br>- Psalm 104:34<br>- Philippians 4:8<br>- Proverbs 4:20-22<br>- Psalm 119:97<br>- Psalm 49:3<br>- Psalm 46:10<br>- Isaiah 26:3<br>- Matthew 6:6<br>- Psalm 1:1-6<br>- Psalm 119:148<br>- Psalm 119:97-99 <br>- Psalm 119:11<br>- Psalm 63:6<br>- Psalm 143:5<br>- Psalm 119:48<br>- 2 Timothy 3:16-17</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- Prioriza esta semana la práctica de meditación bíblica<br><br>Escripturas<br><br>- 1 Timoteo 4:7<br>- 1 Corintios 9:24-26<br>- Salmos 1:1-3<br>- Salmos 143:5<br>- Santiago 4:8<br>- Josué 1:8<br>- Salmos 1:2<br>- Salmos 19:14<br>- Salmos 119:15 <br>- Salmos 104:34<br>- Filipenses 4:8<br>- Proverbios 4:20-22<br>- Salmos 119:97<br>- Salmos 49:3<br>- Salmos 46:10<br>- Isaías 26:3<br>- Mateo 6:6<br>- Salmos 1:1-6<br>- Salmos 119:148<br>- Salmos 119:97-99 <br>- Salmos 119:11<br>- Salmos 63:6<br>- Salmos 143:5<br>- Salmos 119:48<br>- 2 Timoteo 3:16-17</p>

<p>Have you ever been discouraged by something? Maybe there is a situation at work your currently going through or maybe it's something to do with your family. Even though we may go through discouraging times we don't have to stay in a place of discouragement. Join us for this week's message as Pasto Brandi Carrano shares on discouragement.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Let’s REMEMBER God’s truth and faithfulness!<br>- Let’s REACH OUT and embrace community!<br>- Let’s REFOCUS through gratitude and worship!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Isaiah 43:2<br>- Psalm 31:24<br>- John 14:27<br>- Proverbs 18:10<br>- Philippians 4:6-7<br>- Psalm 27:13-14<br>- Psalm 77:11<br>- Galatians 6:2<br>- 1 Peter 4:8<br>- James 5:16<br>- 1 Chronicles 16:34<br>- Psalm 9:1<br>- Colossians 3:16</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- ¡RECORDEMOS la verdad y la fidelidad de Dios!<br>- ¡ACERQUÉMONOS a los demás y disfrutemos de la comunidad!<br>- ¡Volvamos a CENTRARNOS a través de la gratitud y la alabanza!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Isaías 43:2<br>- Salmos 31:24<br>- Juan 14:27<br>- Proverbios 18:10<br>- Filipenses 4:6-7<br>- Salmos 27:13-14<br>- Salmos 77:11<br>- Gálatas 6:2<br>- 1 Pedro 4:8<br>- Santiago 5:16<br>- 1 Crónicas 16:34<br>- Salmos 9:1<br>- Colosenses 3:16</p>

<p>Have you ever added value to something? Maybe you stepped into a situation and because of you, something amazing happen. Jesus calls us to be the salt and light of the earth, but what does it actually mean to be salt and light? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano closes our series with teaching from Matthew 5:13-16 on how to be salt and light.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- How is God asking you to be salt? Have you begun to lose your saltiness?<br>- How is Christ inviting you to let your light shine?<br>- How is your heart? Are there any masks you need to remove?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Daily work to keep your heart surrendered and aligned with the Father!<br>- Intentionally look for ways to be salt and light!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 5:13-16</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo Dios que seas sal? ¿Has comenzado a perder tu sabor?<br>- ¿Cómo te está invitando Cristo a que dejes brillar tu luz?<br>- ¿Cómo está tu corazón? ¿Hay alguna máscara que te tengas que quitar?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- ¡Trabaja diariamente para mantener tu corazón rendido y alineado con el del Padre!<br>- Busca intencionalmente maneras de ser sal y luz<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Mateo 5:1-16</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¡Ora por aquellos que están viviendo en persecución hoy!<br>- ¿Estás enfrentando persecución por causa de la justicia?<br>- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo Dios que respondas?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- Ora esta semana por la iglesia perseguida alrededor del mundo<br>- Ora por tu propia situación – por aquellos que te persiguen – pídele a Dios sabiduría para saber cómo responder<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Mateo 5:1-2<br>- Mateo 5:10<br>- Mateo 16:24-26<br>- 2 Corintios 4:8-9<br>- John 15:18<br>- Mateo 5:44<br>- Marcos 13:13</p>

<p>We often talk about the fact that Jesus said “come follow me” but all too often, we omit the part where He said to take up our cross in the process. When persecution comes, we retract, hide, and stop living the way Christ has invited us to live. But we cannot let this deter us, nor make us lose sight of what we are doing and why. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:10 on those who are persecuted.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Are you facing persecution because of righteousness?<br>- How is God asking you to respond?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>- Pray for those who are living in persecution! Intentionally spend time in prayer for the persecuted church around the world.<br>- Pray for your own situations. Pray for those who persecute you and ask God for wisdom on how to respond.<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 5:10<br>- Matthew 16:24-26<br>- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9<br>- John 15:18<br>- Matthew 5:44<br>- Mark 13:13</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- 1 Corinthios 16:6-9<br>- Proverbios 4:7<br>- Proverbios 13:20<br>- Santiago 1:5<br>- Salmos 32:8<br>- 1 Tesalonicenses 3:1</p>

<p>"If you’re becoming the right who, God will give you the right do. If you're driven by the right motives -the right why- God will lead you to the next what." In this week's message special guest Mike Carter shares on wisdom to discern.<br><br>. . . <br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Where in your life is God inviting you to walk to seek wisdom and council?<br>- Ask God! Seek Him in the next direction He is calling you into!<br>- Decide with courage and faith to trust Him and to step out where He is leading you!<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- 1 Corinthians 16:6-9<br>- Proverbs 4:7<br>- Proverbs 13:20<br>- James 1:5<br>- Psalms 32:8<br>- 1 Thessalonians 3:1</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Es puro tu corazón, lo prueban tus acciones?<br>- ¿Intentas vivir en pureza y rectitud separado de Cristo?<br>- ¿Has estado protegiendo el nuevo corazón que Dios te dio?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- Deja que este corazón puro, el mismo Espíritu de Dios que está en tu corazón, sea la fuente de cada uno de tus pensamientos y acciones.<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Mateo 5:8<br>- Mateo 15:19<br>- Proverbios 4:23<br>- Ezequiel 36:26<br>- 2 Corintios 5:17<br>- Tito 3:3-7</p>

<p>The state of ones heart is something God constantly refers to in scripture, but why is God so concerned with our hearts? It's because all that we do, indeed all that we are, is a consequence of the state of our hearts. In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:8 on the pure in heart.<br><br>. . . <br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Is your heart pure, and do your actions prove it?<br>- Do you try to live in purity and righteousness apart from Christ?<br>- Have you been guarding the new heart that God gave you?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>'Let this pure heart, the very Spirit of God that has been placed within you, be the source of your every thought and action.'<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 5:8<br>- Matthew 15:19<br>- Proverbs 4:23<br>- Ezekiel 35:25-26<br>- 2 Corinthians 5:17<br>- Titus 3:3-7</p>

<p>In Matthew 5:9 Jesus says 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.' Nobody really likes peacemaker. By making peace, ironically, it makes people upset but peacemaking is rooted in the grace that we have received from God and it’s a true indication of sonship and right relationship with God. Peacemakers continually fight for peace and unity in the Kingdom, but it's up to you to seek peace in every situation! In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:9 on the peacemakers.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Is there an area of your heart or soul that lacks peace? Surrender it now!<br>- Is there a situation you need to make right?<br>- How is God inviting you to be a peacemaker?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>'Intentionally look for ways to be a peacemaker! Bring peace with you!'<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 5:1-2<br>- Matthew 5:9<br>- Colossians 3:15<br>- Hebrews 12:14<br>- James 3:18<br>- Proverbs 12:20<br>- Romans 12:18<br>- Psalm 34:14<br>- Galatians 5:22<br>- 1 Peter 3:11<br>- Philippians 4:7<br>- Psalm 29:11<br>- Romans 14:19<br>- Romans 12:18</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Hay algún área de tu corazón o alma donde te falte paz? ¡Ríndela ahora!<br>- ¿Hay alguna situación que debas arreglar?<br>- ¿Cómo te está invitando Dios a ser un pacificador?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- ¡Busca intencionalmente esta semana maneras de ser un pacificador/pacificadora! ¡Lleva paz contigo allí donde vayas!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Mateo 5:1-2<br>- Mateo 5:9<br>- Colosenses 3:15<br>- Hebreos 12:14<br>- Santiago 3:18<br>- Proverbios 12:20<br>- Romanos 12:18<br>- Salmos 34:14<br>- Gálatas 5:22<br>- 1 Pedro 3:11<br>- Filipenses 4:7<br>- Salmos 29:11<br>- Romanos 14:19</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Hay algún área de tu vida en la que no estés demostrando compasión? <br>¿Cómo te está pidiendo el Padre que cambies esto?<br>- ¿Quién debes traer a los pies de Jesús?<br>- ¿Dónde te está invitando Dios a tener compasión?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- ¡Busca intencionalmente esta semana maneras de ser compasivo y demostrar compasión!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Mateo 5:1-2<br>- Mateo 5:7<br>- Mateo 18:21-22<br>- Efesios 2:4-5</p>

<p>Have you ever been in a situation where you've needed to be shown mercy? Humanity likes to do acts of mercy, but often it becomes about oneself. 'I helped someone in need, I showed them mercy', but Jesus calls us to be different. Because we have been shown such an act of mercy the natural outflow is that we need to be a merciful people. In this week’s message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:7 on the merciful.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- Is there an area of your life where you have been withholding mercy? How is Father asking you to make it right?<br>- Who do you need to bring to the feet of Jesus?<br>- Where is God inviting you to be merciful?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>'Intentionally look for ways this week to both: be merciful & show mercy!'<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 5:1-2<br>- Matthew 5:7<br>- Matthew 18:21-22<br>- Ephesians 2:4-5</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Marcos 10:17-27<br>- Jeremías 29:11</p>

<p>In this week's message special guest Ron Kuest shares on the heart of a disciple.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Mark 10:17-27<br>- Jeremiah 29:11</p>

<p>Have you ever had an intense craving? Usually when we think of cravings we associate it with food, but Jesus challenges us to hunger and thirst for righteousness because whatever we hunger and thirst for is exactly what we will be filled with. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:6 on being hungry and thirsty for righteousness.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- What do you hunger and thirst for?<br>- What areas of your life do you need to surrender to Christ?<br>- Where is Father inviting you to step out in faith?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>'Surrender your heart to Christ, and begin to hunger and thirst for the things of God. Step out in faith and obedience to allow Him to use you to love on the world around you! Be looking for specific opportunities to be salt and light!'<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 5:1-2<br>- Matthew 5:6<br>- 2 Chronicles 16:9</p>

<p>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿De qué tienes hambre y sed?<br>- ¿Qué áreas de tu vida tienes que rendir a Cristo?<br>- ¿Dónde está el Padre invitándote a dar un paso de fe?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- ¡Rinde tu corazón a Cristo y empieza a tener hambre y sed de las cosas de Dios! ¡Da un paso de fe y obediencia para dejar que Él te utilice para amar al mundo que te rodea! ¡Busca oportunidades específicas de ser sal y luz!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Mateo 5:1-2<br>- Mateo 5:6<br>- 2 Crónicas 16:9</p>

<p>Al pensar sobre qué cualidades te gustaría tener, ¿cuántos de nosotros pensamos en ser mansos? Al pensar en la mansedumbre, quizás pensamos en debilidad, inconsciencia o en falta de valentía. Sin embargo, la mansedumbre no es debilidad; ¡es la fuerza entregada al Padre! En el mensaje de esta semana el Pastor John Carrano continua nuestra serie con las enseñanzas de Mateo 5:5 sobre los mansos.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Preguntas de reflexión<br><br>- ¿Qué área de tu vida dijiste que ibas a rendir pero aún intentas controlar?<br>- ¿En qué áreas necesitas ser paciente y dejar que el maestro siga trabajando?<br>- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo el Padre que actúes con mansedumbre ?<br><br>Lo Siguiente<br><br>- ¡Se manso! ¡Esta semana busca intencionalmente maneras de rendir tus derechos y encontrar sentido y propósito en tu vida en las manos del maestro!<br><br>Escrituras<br><br>- Mateo 4:23-5:1<br>- Mateo 5:5<br>- Números 12:3<br>- Mateo 11:28-29<br>- Romanos 12:3</p>

<p>When you think of qualities you'd like to have, how many of us think of being meek? When you think of meekness maybe you think of; weakness, mindlessness or a deficiency in courage. But meekness is not weakness, it is strength surrendered to the Father! In this week’s message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:5 on the meek.<br><br>. . .<br><br>Reflection Questions<br><br>- What in your life have you said you were surrendering, but are still trying to control?<br>- Where do you need to remain patient and allow the master to continue working?<br>- How is Father asking you to step out in meekness?<br><br>Challenge<br><br>'Be meek! Intentionally look for ways this week to surrender your rights and allow your life to find meaning and purpose in the hands of the master!'<br><br>Scripture<br><br>- Matthew 4:23-25<br>- Matthew 5:1-2<br>- Matthew 5:5<br>- Numbers 12:3<br>- Matthew 11:28-29<br>- Romans 12:3</p>