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”The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 8

This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus," looking at Matthew 15:21-28. 

Sermon Discussion Questions for March 12, 2023

1. Were there any names you were called as a kid that hurt your feelings?

2. Try putting yourself into that woman's place. What would you have been thinking when Jesus replied with his outrageous answer?

3. What parts of this story do you find especially meaningful?

4. Is there something happening in your life right now that makes you desperate for God's mercy?

”Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 7

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. Were there any iron-clad traditions that you grew up with? Did you ever confuse a tradition with God's commands?

2. Read aloud Matthew 15:8. How might Isaiah's strong words have implications for us in our context?

3. What difference does it make if you see sin as being caused by external or internal influences?

4. Knowing the journey of your own heart, how has Jesus changed it?

”Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 6

Discussion Questions:

1. How much of your family history do you know? Do you have any noteworthy relatives in your background?

2. We say that salvation depends simply on faith in Jesus. How does that square with Jesus' teaching on the importance of hearing and doing?

3. Are there patterns you learned in your earthly family that have been changed because of your membership in God's family? If so, what are they?

4. Being part of God's family can still pose challenges. What family skills has God taught you for successful living in his very diverse spiritual family?

”Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” w/ Tim Richards - Week 5

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever been in a situation where it felt like someone was watching your every move, waiting for you to make a mistake? How did you react?

2. Which of the three outrageous statements of Jesus was most powerful to you? Why?

3. Where have you experienced Jesus lifting a burden?

4. Is there a burden you are carrying now that you need Jesus' help to bear?

”Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 4

This Sunday, Pastor Tim is in week 4 of his new series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus".

 

Discussion Questions:

1. Do you remember any particular arts and crafts projects from childhood? Why do you think those projects stayed in your mind?

2. How do you think others may misunderstand you based simply on what they see on the outside?

3. What has God's forgiveness meant in your life?

4. Who do you have in your life that is a good enough friend that they would haul you up on the roof?

”Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 3

This Sunday, Pastor Tim is in week 3 of his new series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus".

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever been in a situation where it felt like there was no hope? How did you and those around you react?

2. Other than God, what sorts of things, ideas or people have you put faith in?

3. Has there been an experience in your life where you have seen God provide rescue when all seemed lost?

4. Think about the most challenging situation you are facing right now. What words do you need to speak to Jesus? What is His Spirit whispering to your heart?

”Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 2

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever used a good excuse to avoid a hard task?

2. Which do you find has the most influence in your decisions: expectation, obligations or the desire for approval?

3. Can you think of an experience in your life where you knew God was calling you to a step of faith that you were afraid to take? What happened?

4. Is there a step right now that you believe Jesus is asking you to take? What is standing in your way?

”Outrageous Sayings of Jesus” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 1

This Sunday, Pastor Tim is beginning a series called "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus".

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. Both the Jewish Elders and the Centurion asked Jesus for help. Why was Jesus more impressed with the Centurion’s request?

2. Try painting in words your own portrait of the Centurion featured in this story.

3. What is the difference between being an authority and having authority? How does that apply to this story?

4. Have you ever struggled with feeling worthy in coming to God with your needs? What perspective does this story give to your own prayer life?

Grace Stories - Tim Richards w/Joe Van de Weghe - Antique Bible History

Tim Richards welcomes Joe Van de Weghe for this years Grace Stories. Joe shares his own story and a historical look at antique bibles from his collection. 

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Three Devotions for 2023 - Worship & Prayer Service

Tim Richards, Lance Lewis & Britt Hemphill share devotional messages for Dungeness Community Church's first worship service of 2023.