Revelation 2:8-11 Sermon Discussion Questions
What kind of pressure from the world have you had to endure for the sake of the gospel? If none why do you think that is? What things are you most afraid of losing? How does the gospel free you to let these things go for the sake of the gospel? While it’s unlikely in our context that we would face the threat of death for being a Christian, how should the truth that the worst thing, death, leads to the best thing, life, with Christ embolden us to be better gospel witnesses? In what situations are you tempted to [...]
Revelation 2:1-7 Sermon Discussion Questions
Jesus praises the church in Ephesus for their hard work, perseverance as they witness, and pure doctrine. Where do you see these praiseworthy things in your church? What things in your life, even good things, could be taking priority over and above genuine love for Jesus and others? What would it look like for you to remember your “first” love for Jesus and others? What would repentance from the things that may have stolen your love for Jesus and others look like? What things can you do that you once did to cultivate love for Jesus and others? Jesus [...]
Revelation 1:9-20 Sermon Discussion Questions
Are there situations where you are not standing for truth and speaking clearly about Jesus because you fear the consequences and others more than you fear Jesus? What are they? How would reverent worship cause spirit filled courage? Why is it good news Jesus is more scary than your scariest problem? How does reverent worship help us to see this? How does the resurrection alleviate your worst case ruminations? How does worship free you from worry? What attribute of Jesus do you need to consider the most? (eternal wisdom, all knowing purity, immovable righteousness, piercing justice, roaring word, sovereign [...]
Revelation 1:1-8 Sermon Discussion Questions
If declaring that Jesus is worthy in worship leads to proving his worth in your witness: (1) What are some commitments you can make or patterns you can establish to engage in worship both publicly and privately? (2) What specific ways can you prove Jesus is worth it in your witness? How does worship of Jesus free you from being held hostage of the things of this world? How should the reality that Jesus IS coming help calibrate your greatest fears? What are some simple practices as you begin and end your days to remind yourself all things begin [...]
Jonah 2 Sermon Discussion Questions
What moments in life have caused you to cry out to God in desperation? Why is it so hard for us to see our sinful condition before God as the most desperate situation with which we will ever have to deal? How do we make sin abstract? What does it look like to minimize your sin? Why is it dangerous to compare our sin with the sins of others? Why is it important to see our sin as offending God? Why do you think we struggle with embracing this truth? In what ways are you tempted to look for [...]
Help Us Make More Space on Sunday
On Sunday we had 824 in attendance. This is our largest “non Easter” Sunday. The pastors and staff are currently developing a plan to make more space in our worship area. In the meantime, we want to remind you of some practical things you can do to help us with space each Sunday. Arrive early Park further away. Sit up front Move toward middle of your row As you do these things, remember to come to church with a mindset to serve others, specifically guests. You can do this by: Introducing yourself to one person you don’t know. Insisting [...]