Dungeness Community Church

"The 2nd Scroll" - Tim Richards - Week 17

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 19:1-41.

Sermon Questions:

1. Have you ever had the opportunity to visit a place where there are large temples erected to foreign gods? What struck you in visiting those temples? How would you have felt if you were Paul entering a city like Ephesus and viewing the temple of Artemis – one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world?

2. Many of the believers in Ephesus had continued to dabble in the occult. Ultimately, they recognized they needed to completely cut off those practices. What are some things Christians in our context might hold onto that are similar?

3. Pastor Tim discussed the odd story of people giving rags touched by Paul to friends for healing. Did you agree with his explanation? Why or why not?

4. Thinking about your friends who don’t yet follow Jesus, what spiritual influences stand in their way? Spend some time praying that God’s Spirit will disrupt those influences and help them see Jesus for who He truly is.

"The 2nd Scroll" - Tim Richards - Week 16

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 18:1-28.

 

Sermon Questions:

1. Have you ever had an appointment where the anticipation caused a lot of fear or anxiety? What were you afraid of? Why and how did you push through those fears? What was the outcome?

2. Paul sometimes used his tradecraft to support himself. Other times he was supported by the generosity of others. In terms of ministry, what were the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of support? Within the local church, how should paid staff and volunteers work together? What role(s) are you playing in the ministy of DCC?

3. What did Pastor Tim mean suggesting God double-teams people with the good news of Jesus (Acts 18:9-10)? In your own story, can you see ways God double-teamed you?

4. What is your Corinth? Who is your Crispus? Spend time praying for God to do His part and give you the courage and opportunity to do yours.

"The 2nd Scroll" - Tim Richards - Week 15

Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 17:1-34.

Sermon Questions

1. Were there questions you had to wrestle through in coming to faith in Jesus? What were they? What persuaded you to follow Jesus?

2. Why do you think Luke describes the Jews at Berea as more noble than those at Thessalonica, even though there were believers in both places (Acts 17:11)?

3. What principles for sharing your faith with a friend do you see in Paul's interaction with the people in Athens (Acts 17:16-34)?

4. Where has God uniquely placed you? What opportunities might you have to persuade someone to consider Jesus? What obstacles stand in your way?

"The 2nd Scroll" - Tim Richards - Week 14

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 16:1-40.

Sermon Questions:

1. Have you ever planned a trip that didn't end up following the plan? What happened?

2. In his second missionary journey, it seemed like whatever plan Paul made, God had a different direction. Was Paul wrong to make plans? Why do you think God didn't simply reveal the ultimate destination at the outset?

3. What lessons can you draw from Paul's journey for your own planning?

4. Thinking about the experiences of both Lydia and the jailer, which one more closely parallels your own faith journey to Jesus?

"The 2nd Scroll" - Tim Richards - Week 13

Pastor Tim Richards returns to The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 15:1-41.

 

Sermon Questions:

1. Have you ever been in a church when there was significant conflict between members? What happened? How did things resolve?

2. Does it surprise you that the issue of observing Jewish laws became a big deal with the mixed Gentile/Jewish church community after all God had done through the Holy Spirit to demonstrate both groups were loved and accepted by Him in Jesus? Why or why not?

3. Luke’s account in the book of Acts covers many years of history. As a result, he had to pick and choose which events he wrote down. Why do you think he chose to record these two conflicts rather than just skipping over them for happier stories?

4. What principles do you see in Acts 15 that you find helpful in thinking through handling conflict in your own life?

Grace Stories 2025 - Jennifer Duncan Taylor

"Get Good & M.A.D. in the New Year" w/ Lance Lewis

This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis speaks on "A Church With An Open Door" from Romans 15:7-13 .

Sermon Questions

1. Have you struggled with acceptance? How can you live in the knowledge that Jesus accepts you just as you are?
2. How can we seek out lost sinners as Jesus did?
3. Do you know someone that you could invite to church in 2025?
4. How can the hope of Jesus help us navigate an uncertain future? 
5. What does hope mean in the Bible? Is it sure?

"Songs of Christmas" Song of Simeon w/ Tim Richards

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards speaks on Luke 2:28-35, Simeon's Story and the Song or Canticle of Simeon 

Sermon Questions:

1. Were you raised by a step parent? What unique challenges did that relationship bring? What unique challenges do you think Joseph faced as a step father to God's incarnate son? What information do you find in the biblical account of Joseph that gives us clues about the kind of step parent he was (see Luke 2 and Matthew 1).

2.Simeon lived in a very unpeaceful time and place. Why did he say he could now "depart in peace" when he had seen the baby Jesus? Can you draw any lessons from Simeon's peace that can help in your own times of conflict?

3. Luke says that Mary and Joseph marveled at Simeon's words. Each had prior encounters with angels so they knew Jesus was a special child. What do you think they marveled at in their encounter with Simeon?

4. Simeon said that many would fall and rise because of Jesus. How was that true? How is it still true today? Can you identify places in your life where coming to Jesus has both caused you to fall as well as rise? What happened and how did it change you?

"Songs of Christmas" Mary's Magnificat w/ Tim Richards

Pastor Tim Richards speaks on Luke 1:46-56, Mary's Magnificat.

Sermon Questions

1. Have you ever been part of a history-making event? What was it and how did it feel knowing you were part of something of historical significance?

2. If you have time, read the Old Testament story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1:1 – 2:11). What comparisons & contrasts can you find between Hannah, the mother of Samuel, and Mary, the mother of Jesus?

3. Pastor Jack Miller famously said, “Cheer up! You’re a worse sinner than you ever dared imagine, and you’re more loved than you ever dared hope.” Why does he suggest cheer in response to personal failure?

4. Mary sings of God’s power, holiness and mercy. If you were composing a song about God’s work in your life, which of those attributes would be featured most in your song and why? What stories in your life have made that significant to you?

"Songs of Christmas" Zechariah's Song w/ Lance Lewis

This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis speaks on Luke 1:67-69, Zechariah's song. 

Sermon Questions

1. Have you been in a position where you wanted something so much, but God seemed silent? 
2. How can we rely on the price paid and the power from God to accomplish our salvation? 
3. What does victory over our enemies look like?
4. How do you feel knowing the odds that Jesus predicted all Old Testament prophecies? How can that encourage us for the truth of our faith?