- Josh was amazed by how many people come up and encourage him about what he has gone through. Why do you think this is surprising to him?
- For as many positive comments he also received as many negative ones, too. Why would people bash Hamilton for how God has transformed his life?
- Josh only gives credit to God for his life-changing transformation. Is there an area in your life that needs to be transformed? If so, what area?
- Read Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean to present your body as a living sacrifice?
- How can you not be conformed to this world today?
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OW2P Study - Training Factor (Part 11)
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Being a champion is not easy. If it were easy, we’d all be champions. True champions do not just “rise to the occasion.” In actuality, their hard work meets the opportunity to succeed. When the competitor pays the price of practice, preparation and persistence, a champion is made. Here we discover the disciplines that define the champion, not just success in the contest but significance in a life of victory.
Key Scriptures
I Timothy 4:7-8; Acts 17:10; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Joshua 1:6-8; Psalms 119:9-11
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More Than a Sport
- Coach Coale talks about being a part of her program as more than just being a player in it. What was she referring to with that point?
- How can sport teach you more about life and the skills necessary to make it in the world today?
- Why does she feel responsible for passing on these life skills to her players?
- Read 1 Timothy 4:6-8. Athletic training is important to an athlete. Why is spiritual training more important?
- What do you think godliness means? How is godliness beneficial in every area of your life?
- Coach Coale believes it is important not only to prepare her players for what is next, but wants them to apply it themselves.
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Do Your Best Where God Has You
- Coach Coale joked about not being able to cook. However, she said to do the best in every area of your life. What areas of your life are you doing the best in right now?
- What benefits do we receive athletically when we strive to be the best we can be in every situation?
- Have you ever slacked on a play or not given your best in a game or practice? What was the outcome of that situation?
- Read Colossians 3:23-24. Why do you think Paul said, “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically”?
- Why does our focus change when we strive to do something for the Lord, not for others?
- Serving the Lord in this way brings greater clarity to life.
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Changed Lives Change Lives
- Tomlinson is thankful. Why was he so thankful in his life?
- What does it mean to be an example as an athlete?
- He spoke of looking up to athletes before him. How are some of the athletes you have looked up too in your life?
- Read Philippians 3:16-18. Why is it important to be an example for Christ?
- LT is passionate about changing lives because his life has been changed. Paul shared the same feelings.
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Priorities and Gifts
- LT talk about priorities. List your top 5 priorities right now. Read them out loud. After hearing them are there any that seem out of place?
- He shared that we all have gifts. What are some of the gifts God has given you?
- How are you using those gifts? Are any of those gifts being used for your glory rather than God’s?
- Read Romans 12:5-7. Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Take a spiritual gifts test.
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Addicted
- Josh talked about addictions. He came out of a life of addictions. How did he define being addicted?
- Where were the areas he listed that people are addicted today? Which of these areas are struggles for you?
- Have you overcome an addiction in your life? Through Christ, what have you had victory over?
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:10. How would you define grace?
- Without God’s grace, Hamilton would not be the man he is today. How has God’s grace covered you?
- Josh mentioned mercy as well. What is the difference between grace and mercy, spiritually?
- Do you know someone who has an addiction? Reach out to them and pray for them.
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Mistakes Made
- Brian confessed to doing steroids earlier in his career. He admitted his mistakes. How hard is it for you to admit when you are wrong or have done something wrong? Do you need to confess a mistake or sin in your life? What is it?
- He talked about spiritual mentors. Who are the spiritual mentors in your life? How are they pouring into your daily life?
- What spiritual battles are you trying to face alone?
- Read Proverbs 27:17 and Eccl. 4:12. Why is it so important to have mature spiritual relationships?
- Who has God put in you life at the right time to encourage you after you made a mistake? What did that mean to you?
- How are you handling your mistakes in life?
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Challenging The Ordinary
Key Verse:
"Then He said to [them] all, "If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of Me will save it. What is a man benefited if he gains the whole world, yet loses or forfeits himself?" Luke 9:23-25
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Living the Dream
- As a young athlete Brian said his career and life were out of control. How easy is it to get out of control in your life? What leads you to living that way?
- Living the dream as a professional athlete, he made baseball his god. What is god in your life right now? How did it get that way?
- How do we get so wrapped up in living for ourselves and not for God?
- Read Isaiah 44:6. How do you need to put this verse into practice in your life?
- Brian confessed to making poor decisions. When you find yourself in that place, how do you get yourself out of it? Where does God fit into that equation?
- What areas of your life are you putting before you relationship with God?
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