Witnesses in Quarantine: Matthew 6:25-34 Sermon Discussion
“I am immortal until God’s work for me to do is done.” –Henry Martyn How should knowing God will keep you alive until he is done with you change what you are most worried about? How should remembering He is the giver, sustainer, and sovereign of all your life help your worries? How (in the gospel) has God provided better than your worst worry? What activities have increased your worry during the current crisis? (Social Media, Conversations about Coronavirus, stat watching) How will you use time and energy for the kingdom this week instead of cultivating more worry? [...]
Witnesses in Quarantine | Acts:18 | Sermon Discussion
How has God uniquely prepared and equipped you to be a witness at this time? Specifically, how does the promise of God’s coming Kingdom of Christ with no sin and no fear of death free you up to react and live differently from those around in this time of crisis? (Think money, time, sacrifices, risks, emotions, outrage, anxiety) Who do you need to share the gospel with this week? Stop now and pray for opportunities. What steps will you take to do so? Be specific Where as God uniquely placed you in this quarantine? What opportunities for ministry [...]
Don’t Waste Your Pandemic: A Church Member’s Guide to Quarantine
Be a Witness As everyone continues to react to the latest news surrounding COVID-19, we have an opportunity to stay calm and display steadiness in the gospel. Make sure to share with others that your confidence today and hope in the future is in Jesus, who has died for your sins and has been raised from the dead to promise you an eternal kingdom with no more pandemics. Use Social media to speak good news rather than more bad news. Look for opportunities to share Jesus with overwhelmed neighbors at the grocery store. As you call and check [...]
Prayer Guide
PRAYER GUIDE Pray for the end of the spread of this virus Pray for healing for those who are sick Pray for protection from the virus Pray for our church to live by faith and not by fear Pray for our church to have wisdom and unity Pray for our church to model courageous, sacrificial love to one another and to the community Pray for our church to proclaim the Gospel Pray for wisdom for our pastor and church staff: Pastor Jeremy, Clay, Dan, Mary, and Eric Pray for wisdom for our political leaders at the local, state, [...]
1 Samuel 29 – 30 Sermon Study Questions
How have the events of this week caused you to see your weaknesses and how much you really need the strength of God? How will you pursue God’s strength this week in prayer and the word? There is room in Jesus' army for weary soldiers. Why is this good news for you? What has made you weary? How has Jesus given you rest from these things? Sin demands we work hard to get nothing. What sin in your life has demanded more from you than you can ever give only to leave you feeling empty? Why is Jesus [...]
COVID-19 Update: Necessary Adjustments for Our Sunday Gathering
As your shepherd, I cannot express to you how much I love our church body. Faced with the reality that our worship and ministry may look radically different over the next few weeks has been gut-wrenching for me. Your love for the gospel challenges me daily. Your love for one another is unique. Making changes to the ways in which this is displayed is not a small thing. However, we are at a moment where significant changes must be made to our Sunday gatherings. We still plan to meet on Sundays. This will be a week by week [...]