Freedom Semester
February to May 2025

Download or print the free electronic version of the guide to follow along in this semester. A hard copy of the book is also available for purchase at the merch table in the lobby. It can also be purchased on Amazon.

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Freedom Conference
May 23-24

We're wrapping up this semester of City Groups with a conference.

Located at Cowichan Camp. Starting on Friday evening, May 23. Overnight cabins available.

Kids are welcome! When registering, please register for each person attending in your family.
Cost is $20 per person.

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Week 10
Vessels of Honour - Video Lesson

OVERVIEW

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how He went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with Him. - ACTS 10:38 NIV

In the frst two sections, we discussed two reasons why you were in the condition you were in when we began the Small Group. We are all greatly affected by both our own sin — the choices we have made — and what other people have done to us. While we have already covered these two factors, there is a third we must address: There is an enemy of your soul who has a plan for your life. We must acknowledge the fact that demons are real and they want to destroy us; however, demons respond to higher authority: the Name of Jesus, the Word of God, and the blood of the cross. In order to engage in spiritual warfare and ensure we are fghting the enemy proactively, we must submit ourselves to God, close any open doors, and confront our enemy daily. 

DISCUSSION

Q. Have you seen a pattern in how the enemy attacks you? What do his attacks typically look like in your life?

Q What doors are open in your life right now that you might need to close so that you can stand strong against the enemy?

Q What are some practical ways you can engage in spiritual warfare to fght the enemy?

APPLICATION

Reference “The Armor of God” in the Appendix. This week, practice putting on the Armor of God every day by praying through each piece of armor. 

PRAYER FOCUS

This week pray that Holy Spirit will help you to be aware of the enemy’s plan to steal, kill, and destroy everythingn of value in your life. Pray that you may realize that you have the power to fght the enemy and that you are fghting from victory, not for victory!

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Freedom FAQ's

Freedom is a 2-part experience that utilizes a small group curriculum designed by Chris Hodges. This course is built on the foundation of your faith in Christ to help you embrace the truth of God’s Word as it relates to your worldview, your past, your sin, your personal value to God, and your purpose in His Kingdom. This group will help you remove every obstacle to intimacy with God and walk in true freedom.

Freedom serves as reset on how we view ourselves, God and others, and ultimately how we are to live our lives in Christ. To settle your yesterdays so you can fulfill all that God has for you.

Ending with the Freedom Conference is an integral part designed to build on the concepts of the group study through the Word, corporate worship, and one-on-one prayer to bring greater levels of revelation, healing, and abundant life.

We encourage everyone who calls BeLoved City Church home to participate in a City Group. No matter where you're at in your faith journey, whether new to faith or a long-time Christian, come grow in Freedom together.

Freedom is not to designed to address a specific issue such as substance abuse but helps affirm our identity in Christ. A Freedom City Group may be beneficial to someone in recovery but it would not replace a recovery group.

Next Steps

Our heart for you in taking a "Next Step" is to help you grow in becoming more and more like Jesus.

  • Invite. Everyone is only one invitation away from coming to church with you. We are here to reach 1% of our city. Take a step, be bold, bring someone to church with you Sunday.
  • Invest. Investing financially at BeLoved helps us to stay on mission. You can find the best way to give at belovedchurch.ca/give Take a step, start your faithful practice of tithes and offering.
  • Discover. Embark on the journey at belovedchurch.ca/grow Take a step and invest into your discipleship journey at BeLoved.
  • Serve. Jesus came to serve rather than to be served. Love on others like Jesus by jumping on a team and serving on the weekend at BeLoved. Help move God's great Church forward.
  • Get baptized. Congratulations! Take a step to "Go ALL IN for Jesus." Register online at belovedchurch.ca/baptism