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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Discernment."

 

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. Read Acts 15:1-2, 6-29. How important do you think it was that those involved in this debate accurately discerned God’s will?

2. What factors seem to have guided them in their decision?

3. In writing about their decision, they said “…it has seemed good to us, having come to one accord…”. Does that language sound less “spiritual” than you might have expected? What does this teach about the importance of seeking counsel?

4. Are there any really important decisions you are facing at present where you could benefit from good, godly counsel?

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at 'Walking in the Spirit".

 

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever been in a situation where doing the thing you believed God wanted you to do meant doing something you really didn’t enjoy? What was it? What did you believe God wanted you to do? What led you to that conclusion?

2. Read 1 Peter 2:18-21. In the case of an ancient slave, what counsel did Peter give for finding and following God’s will? Does this mean Peter thought slavery was a good idea?

3. Read Galatians 5:13-25. What does it mean to keep in step with the Spirit? How do you do that?

4. Do you agree with Pastor Tim’s statement that God is more concerned with who you are than what you do? How does that square with the various commands God gives regarding things Christians should or should not do? How does it relate to the topic of finding and following God’s will?

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Hearing the Spirit". 
 
SERMON QUESTIONS :
 
The topic of hearing God speak is one that has often caused debate among Christians. Scripture is clear that God can and does speak, but it also recognizes the potential for false messengers and wrong conclusions. The following should help you explore this topic. 

1. Read Acts 13:2. Have you ever had an experience where you felt God directly communicated something to you? What happened? How did you know it was God?

2. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21. If someone says they have a word from God for us, should we  A) categorically ignore it as a hoax, B) fully embrace it as a true revelation, C) listen with reservations D) other? 

3. Read Act 21:10-14. In this account a man named Agabus gives Paul a prophetic message about what will happen to him if he goes to Rome. Note how Paul’s friends respond vs how Paul responds. What does this tell us when it comes to making decisions based on such supernatural words of knowledge?

Pastor Tim Richards will be continues his series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "The Way of Wisdom". 
 
SERMON QUESTIONS 
May 17, 2026
 
1. Can you think of a piece of wisdom that has served you well in life? What is it? Where or from whom did you learn it?

2. Read James 3:13-18. What elements does James say describe godly wisdom? Which of those stands out to you and why?

3. Read Proverbs 9:10. Why do you think Solomon said fearing God is the necessary starting point for being wise?

4. When people talk about finding and following God’s will, they are often looking for God to give direction in very specific life decisions. What role does general godly wisdom, like we find the book of Proverbs, play in discerning God’s leading in such life decisions? What should a person do if their sense of God’s leading seems to be in conflict with the general wisdom given in Scripture?

This Sunday, John Edgecomb continues the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Stages of Life". 
 
SERMON QUESTIONS:
 
1. Reread 2 Peter 1:5-7. Which attributes do you believe are your strengths? Which attributes are you weak in?

2. Have you been through a season of “wilderness wandering”? What helped you grow through that season?

3. Once you reflect on the stages of spiritual development, what is the next stage that you would aspire to?

Pastor Tim Richards starts a new series entitled "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "How Specific Is God's Will?"

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. Have you ever encountered  an issue where you really wanted to know if God had a specific plan for your life? If so, what was it?

2. When it comes to finding God’s will, what are some ways you or people you know have tried to determine it? Which of those methods have you found helpful? Have you seen any that seem risky or unreliable?

3. Marriage is certainly one area where people often want to be sure they know God’s will. Read 1 Corinthians 7:39-40. How does Paul handle this very important topic? Is that at all surprising? Why or why not.

4. Read Matthew 6:9-10. This is the opening of Jesus’ model prayer for his disciples. When Jesus instructed us to pray for God’s will to be done, what was he was asking for?

Pastor Lance Lewis continues the series "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking at Ephesians 6:10-24.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. What does it mean to be "strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might" (v. 10) rather than in our own?

2. What does it mean to "stand firm" (v. 13) in daily life, and how is that different from fighting for victory?

3. Have you faced a time of intense spiritual warfare in your life? If so, how did you combat it? Which of the pieces of armor listed in Eph 6 do you put on regularly? Which ones are challenging? Why?

Pastor Tim Richards continues his series "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians .

 

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. Read Ephesians 5:21-6:9. The idea of submitting & obeying come up several times. In your own life have these terms been positive or negative concepts? Why or why not?

2. Paul’s emphasis up to this point has been the unity of the church – all whom Paul describes as being “in Christ”. Why do you think he suddenly pivots from that big group concept to talking about private household relationships?

3. Looking at the counsel Paul gives to women, men, children, masters and servants, does it appear the ask he makes of each is fair? Is Paul asking more of any one role than another?

4. Thinking about where you personally fit into interpersonal relationships Paul describes, how do you personally find this challenging?

Pastor Tim Richards continues the series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 5:15-20. 

SERMON QUESTIONS 
April 12, 2026
 
1. If you knew you only had 12 months to live, what would you do with the time?

2. Read Eph 5:15-21. What kinds of things would Paul tell you to include in your 12 month, running-out-of-time plan?

3. Paul talks about living wisely vs foolishly. According to Psalm 14:1, what is the defining mark of a fool? As a well-trained Jewish rabbi, a major source of wisdom for Paul would have been the book of Proverbs. Are there any particular Proverbs that have been especially helpful to you?

4. Why do you think Paul puts so much emphasis on singing together?

This Easter, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 1:15-23. 
 
SERMON QUESTIONS 
April 5, 2026

1. Read Ephesians 1:15-23. In Paul’s prayer, what is he thankful for in the church at Ephesus?

2. What are Paul’s prayer requests for the church at Ephesus? Why do you think he asks for those specific things?

3. What is Paul’s scale of measure in describing the kind of power God has made available to his people? Are there ways you have seen God’s power manifested in your life?

4. If you were going to write a letter to the church family at Dungeness Community Church, what aspects of our church would you want to express thanks for? What prayer requests would you have?