MENS 252 WEEK 5

MENS 252 WEEK 5 | Pastor Nick Huerta

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April 08, 2026•3 min read

MENS 252 WEEK 5

The Discipline of a 252 Disciple

Steward the Temple

Scripture:
Genesis 1:26–30
John 10:10
Luke 10:19
1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Core Truth

Dominion starts spiritually—but it shows up practically.
If we don’t steward our lives—especially our bodies—we will drift into defeat.

Key Thought:
We often forget that we already have the authority God gave us.

The Reality We All Face

At the start of a new season, we come in strong:

  • We’re going to get closer to God

  • We’re going to grow in the Word

  • We’re going to pursue new opportunities

  • We’re going to do what’s best for our lives

  • We’re going to get healthy

  • We’re going to save money

  • We’re going to grow personally

All good things.

But somewhere along the way, opposition comes.
And the enemy creeps in through:

  • Discouragement

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Daily stress

Instead of pushing forward, we begin to tolerate what’s comfortable.
We fall back into convenience.
We choose what feels good instead of what is right.

1. You Were Created with Dominion

Point: Dominion is your identity—not something you earn.

God has already given you authority over:

  • Fear

  • Temptation

  • Your past

Truth: The enemy’s goal is to make you feel powerless.

You don’t need more power—you need to use the power you already have.

Group Discussion:

  1. Where have you been feeling powerless lately?

  2. What is one area you’ve been tolerating instead of taking authority over?

2. Stop Living by Excuses

Point: Excuses don’t protect you—they hold you back.

The issue isn’t knowing—it’s doing.

  • Comfort is often the enemy of your calling

  • Excuses protect your pride but delay your progress

  • Every excuse is a decision to stay the same

Truth: Nothing changes until you do.

Group Discussion:

  1. What’s one excuse you’ve been making lately?

  2. Where are you choosing comfort over growth?

3. Steward the Temple

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Point: Your body is not yours—it’s God’s temple.

  • What you do physically reflects what you value spiritually

  • Stewardship reveals your priorities

Key Question:
Are you treating your body like:

  • An assignment?

  • Or a source of comfort?

Takeaway:
If God lives in it, you should take care of it.

Group Discussion:

  1. If your daily habits were visible, what would they say about your values?

  2. How are you currently treating your body?

4. Discipline Builds the Man

Scripture:
1 Timothy 4:8
Luke 16:10
Galatians 5:22–23

Point: Discipline is not just physical—it’s spiritual.

  • Private habits shape public results

  • Self-control is evidence of God working in you

Truth: Private discipline produces public strength.

Group Discussion:

  1. Who are you when no one is watching?

  2. What private habits are:

    • Strengthening you?

    • Weakening you?

5. Remember the Price

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Point: Jesus paid for all of you—not just your soul.

  • Your life carries purpose, not permission

  • Stewardship is a response to the cross

Fire Point:
The cross gave your life purpose—don’t waste it on comfort.

Group Discussion:

  1. Does your lifestyle reflect the price Jesus paid?

  2. What would change if you truly lived like you belong to God?

Weekly Challenge (Action Steps)

3 Commitments This Week:

  1. Move your body daily (20–30 minutes minimum)

  2. Be intentional with what you eat

  3. Remove one unhealthy habit

Daily Accountability Questions:

  1. Did I honor God with my body today?

  2. Did I choose discipline or comfort today?

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