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"REST" part 2 - A Message on Mark 2:23-3:6 - Josh Deshazer [VIDEO]

Our Family Ministries Pastor, Josh Deshazer, brings a message on Rest, from Mark 2:23-3:6.

 

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. When you think of Sabbath, what comes to mind?

2. Read Mark 2:23-3:6. What does Jesus say about the Sabbath? How does that influence our understanding of the Sabbath?

3. If you could take inventory of your pace of life, is it conducive to loving God and loving others? How might knowing that we have found rest in Jesus impact the way we schedule or plan our lives?

4. What could it look like to trust God more with our time? What would that look like in your life? How might a practice of rest, like Sabbath a day of rest, support that?

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""The Good, The Bad and The Evil" - Guest Speaker Dan Stephenson [VIDEO]

Guest speaker Dan Stephenson looks at Philippians 3:8-10 in a sermon called "The Good, The Bad and The Evil".

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. Has anyone ever said to you something similar to what Haley said (“I can’t believe in a God who would allow this to happen to me”)? Have you ever questioned God during a time of hardship? Share how you worked through it, and how it affected you.

2. Take a look at two or three of the following verses that talk about “good” in the world: Gen. 1:31; 1 Tim. 5:10; Matt. 5:15-16; Eph. 2:10; Heb. 10:24; 1 Pet. 2:12; Jas. 1:17. What makes a thing, thought, or action “good”? 3. The Bible gives us some examples of God using evil to accomplish something good – the trafficking of Joseph and the crucifixion of Jesus. Have you seen this phenomenon in your own life? Share an example.

4. Explain how suffering can bond you to God. In a time of suffering, how can you turn toward God instead of away?

5. Think of someone in your life who is suffering right now. Is there anything in your past experience that you can share with that person to help him or her turn toward God?

"Forgotten Prophets" - Obadiah - Tim Richards [Video]

Pastor Tim Richards looks at the book of Obadiah, continuing the series, "Forgotten Prophets." Online service can be viewed via live stream on YouTube, or a DVD copy can be requested through the church office.

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever seen or experienced some type of family feud? What started it? How did it affect the extended family? How long did it take to resolve?

2. Obadiah’s message is the result of a family feud between the descendants of two brothers – Esau & Jacob. Read Genesis 25:29-34 to discover how the feud started. What stands out to you about the origins of that fight?

3. In your group read through the book of Obadiah aloud (it’s only 21 verses). What bad things does Obadiah say the descendants of Esau (the Edomites) are guilty of toward their cousins, the people of Judah. Make a list.

4. What role did pride play in that conflict? Finish your time by reading Romans 12:14-21 and discussing Paul’s very practical advice regarding treatment of enemies.

 

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

Pastor Tim Richards looks at the book of Amos, continuing the series, "Forgotten Prophets."

 

SERMON QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever had a time in your life when you were financially broke? What was that like? Were there things you did to get by that you wouldn’t have considered in better times?

2. Look up the following passages. Then, in your own words, summarize what it was that God was displeased about (Amos 2:6-9, Amos 4:1, Amos 5:11-12, Amos 6:4-6, Amos 8:4-7).

3. Amos was very clear that he was not your usual kind of prophet (Amos 7:14-15). Why do you think God chose a man like Amos to carry this particular message?

4. Thinking about the things Israel seemed blind to, can you identify any similar things in our own culture? Are there action steps you can take to address any of those? #Sermon #sundaymorning #WorshipService #worship #Hosea #prophets

"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?