The Search Begins Pastor Kirk, September 30, 2018 Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11 Summary: The search for joy begins with knowing who you are. When your identity is rooted in Christ you can see the good around you, your current circumstance will not determine the level of your joy and you
Deeper Let the River Flow Pastor Kirk, September 23, 2019 Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Acts 19 Summary: When the disciples in Ephesus were filled with Holy Spirit their lives and the lives of everyone in Ephesus were changed, just as Ezekiel’s vision of the river described. Main Thought: When you
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) Have you ever had a gardener? How did you take care of your garden? Did care of that garden include pruning certain plants? Read John 15:1-8 2.) This symbolic passage is about branches that don’t bear fruit being pruned and thrown away. Have you had something
Sermon Discussion Guide 1. Have you ever been to a different city and found yourself lost? Were you willing to ask for directions? Read John 14:1-7 2. In life we all face moments of feeling lost and in chaos. What does it mean for Jesus to be the Way in
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) Have you ever seen a magic trick in which something ordinary was changed into something extraordinary? Were you amazed and did you wonder “How did the magician do that?” Read John 11:1-37 2.) This story of sickness and death impacts a family who are Jesus’ friends.
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) How has your view of missionaries changes since you first remember learning about what missionaries do? What do you see the role of missionaries being in the Church? Read Isaiah 49:6, Matthew 28:19-20, and Acts 1:8 2.) Don Orr talked with us about the ‘Big Ask’
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) What image or item would you use to describe what’s unique about you? Read John 10:1-10 2.) Have you ever had a leader you couldn’t trust? How did that change your view of what a good leader looks like? 3.) As we read this passage, we
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) We have all experienced times of darkness and times of light in our lives. Are you living in a time of darkness or light right now? Read John 8:1-11 2.) The woman in this story was experiencing a period of darkness because of accusations. Have you
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) We all have expectations in our lives, about situations, relationships, our plans. When was there a time when you had to change your expectations? Read John 6:1-15 2.) The people in this story had expectations about who Jesus was and what he would do based on
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) How many churches were there in the place where you grew up? How would your community have been different? How would you have been different if there was no church? Read Deuteronomy 31:1-8 2.) This week we heard Jacob Birch speak about the C&MA’s work in
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) Who is a person you know who is an example of Holy Spirit’s work on earth? Maybe they’ve been changed, freed from an addiction, or stepped out in faith in a new way. What did that look like? 2.) This week we heard testimony of how
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) Have you ever been to another country where they do things differently and it’s changed the way you view the world? 2.) The Holy Spirit is the gift of God’s presence in you and he is our Advocate. In what situations have you experienced Holy Spirit
