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"Forgotten Prophets" - Joel - Tim Richards [VIDEO]

Pastor Tim Richards is looking at the book of Joel, continuing the series, "Forgotten Prophets."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. Have you ever been in a situation where an area was completely destroyed? What had happened? What did you see? What was the impact on those who lived there?

2. Compare Joel 1:1-13 with Joel 2:4-11. How is a swarm of locusts similar to a powerful, marauding army? How would you feel if you knew Joel was prophesying about your hometown?

3. Read Joel 2:12-13. What does Joel mean about rending hearts instead of garments?

4. Thinking about Joel's description of God in Joel 2:13, which of those descriptors is most meaningful to you and why? Based on your upbringing, is that image of God easy or difficult for you to relate to?

 

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"Forgotten Prophets" - Hosea - Tim Richards [VIDEO]

Pastor Tim Richards begins a series on the Minor Prophets entitled, "Forgotten Prophets." This week we'll be looking at Hosea.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. Before your LifeGroup meets, do a Google search and see what you can discover about the timeline of the Old Testament Minor prophets. Share with your group what you learn.

2. Read Hosea chapter 1 then put yourself in Hosea's shoes. How would you have felt if you had been given his assignment?

3. How do God’s words to Hosea hold in tension both God’s justice as well as his love? Can you find examples of each in Hosea?

4. Read through the book. Is there a particular verse that stands out to you? Why? Share it with your group.

"REST" a message on Matthew - Josh Deshazer

Our Family Ministries Pastor, Josh Deshazer, brings a message on Rest, from Matthew 11:28-30.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. What are the things you enjoy to do for rest?

2. Why do you think it can be hard to find rest?

3. Read Matthew 11:28-30. As you reflect on that passage, what does it look like to come to Jesus for rest? How is that different from the burdens of the world and the Pharisees?

4. How can our lives be transformed by acknowledging we have rest in Jesus? What could that look like?

"Who Am I? Discovering Our Truest Self" - Tim Richards 3 of 3

Pastor Tim Richards brings his 3rd and final sermon in a 3-part series called "Who Am I? Discovering Our Truest Self."

 

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. Did you or any of your friends have funny nicknames growing up? If so, how did the nickname come to be? Do you think it was helpful or hurtful?

2. Has the Biblical idea of all people being sinful (Romans 3:23) been easy or hard for you to accept? Why?

3. What, if any, difference do you see between shame & guilt? How does the cross of Jesus address shame and guilt?

4. How would you counsel a Christian friend struggling with a sense of low self-worth?

"Who Am I? Discovering Our Truest Self" - Tim Richards 2 of 3

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be bringing the 2nd sermon in a 3-part series called "Who Am I?  Discovering Our Truest Self." 

SERMON QUESTIONS:
 

1.  Have you ever tried working on a pottery wheel? If so, how did your first attempts go?

2.  Read Genesis 3:1-8. How did that experience alter Adam & Eve’s sense of self-identity?

3. Here’s a thought experiment to try – What would it be like to live in a world where everyone could be trusted to always do what was in the best interest of others? What elements of our daily life would change?

4. Read Jeremiah 17:9. If this is true, what challenges does it pose to our sense of self? How does the cross offer us a solution?

"Who Am I? Discovering Our Truest Self" - Tim Richards 1 of 3

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be starting a 3-part series called "Who Am I?  Discovering Our Truest Self."

 

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. Have you ever had an embarrassing experience of mistaken identity? What happened?

2. What could be the consequences of incorrectly identifying ourselves?

3. What aspects do you think are most significant in determining your identity?

4. Read Genesis 3:26-31. How does the fact that we are God’s creation impact how we form our identity?

EASTER SUNDAY - "Risen Indeed" - Tim Richards

This Easter Pastor Tim Richards speaks from John 14:6 on the implications of the Resurrection.

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. If you have ever explored other religions, what did their great teachers say was the right path for life?

2. In what ways is the teaching of Jesus unique from that of other great moral teachers?

3. Jesus said of Himself that he was the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Which of those descriptors has meant the most in your own faith journey? Why or how?

4. We often talk about the validations for the resurrection (proofs it really happened) but what are some of the implications of the resurrection (if it is true, then what else is true)? See how many you can come up with.

 

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PALM SUNDAY - "The Triumphal Entry - a Day of Cheers & Tears"- Lance Lewis

This Palm Sunday, Pastor Lance preaches about the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ -- A Day of Cheers and Tears.

 

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1. How does it bring you joy to know that God calls the seemingly unqualified to reach the world?

2. Has God called you to do something you think is impossible in your own strength? If so, what happened?

3. How would you describe a fan vs a follower of Jesus?

4Have you tried to impress God with your religious deeds? How did you discover the freedom found in His grace?

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"The 2nd Scroll" - Tim Richards - Week 23

Pastor Tim continues the series 2nd Scroll, looking at Acts 27-28.

 

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever been on a boat in water that was rough enough to worry you? What was it like?

2. Why do you think Luke bothered to record so many small details of the voyage to Rome? Were there any details that you found especially interesting?

3. Compare Acts 28:30-31 with Acts 21:10-14. What perspective can this give when we face difficult circumstances?

4. Thinking back over the book of Acts and its record of the acts of the apostles, are there lessons that especially stand out to you? If so, what are they and how are they impacting your own acts?

 

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GUEST SPEAKER - Dave Deshazer w/ Alpha USA

Dave Deshazer, with Alpha USA, is our guest speaker.