Dungeness Community Church

”Two Scrolls - The Gospel Story According to Luke” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 2 - special guest Author Luuk Vandeweghe

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 2:39-3:38. SERMON: 33:57

 

Sermon Questions:

1. Luuk Vandeweghe shared another clue this week that points to the validity of eyewitness accounts in Luke’s gospel. What did you think of this piece of evidence?

2. John the Baptist reminded the Jews he was preaching that being right with God was a matter of the heart, not their heritage as children of Abraham. What are some things you think people today can put confidence in spiritually that can’t guarantee God’s favor?

3. When people asked John what they should do to repent, he gave very practical and personal instructions. Thinking about your own life, where are some places God has asked you to repent? What action did that require?

4. What do you think about Pastor Tim’s theory about the dove? How does the imagery of Jesus’ baptism speak to your heart?

”Two Scrolls - The Gospel Story According to Luke” - w/ Tim Richards - Week 1 - special guest Author Luuk Vandeweghe

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be starting a new series called Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke.

 

Sermon Questions:

1. What difference does it make in your reading of Luke's gospel knowing he interviewed eyewitnesses?

2. Do you think your response to an angel with an unbelievable message would be more like Zechariah or Mary? How does your past experience and personality play into that answer?

3. Have you ever seen God bring abundance out of a situation you considered hopeless? What happened?

4. Are there any blessings God has given that you are tempted to hold onto too tightly? What would it mean for you to open your hand with that blessing?

”Trusting When God Calls” - w/ Josh Deshazer - Genesis 12

This Sunday, Family Ministries Pastor Josh Deshazer speaks on Genesis 12, "Trusting God When He Calls."

 

Sermon Questions:

1. What does Genesis 12 teach us about the way God calls?

2. What does the life of Abraham teach us about what it means to trust God as He calls?

3. Where have you experienced God's calling and leading in your own life? Is there something God is calling you to?

4. What is one area God is calling you to trust him and let go of something you are holding on to too tightly

”I AM” w/ Tim Richards - Week 7 - ”I Am The Vine.”

Pastor Tim Richards looks at John 15:1 where Jesus says "I Am the Vine."

Sermon Questions:
 

1.  Jesus described Himself as the true vine.  That implies that there are false vines--things that give the appearance of being a source of life but aren't.  What are some false vines you can identify that people sometimes "abide" in hoping to enrich their lives but finding disappointment?

 

2.  In John 15:9, Jesus compares His love for us as being similar to His Father's love for Him.  What does that tell you about Jesus' love for you?

 

3.  Jesus' advice to His disciples was that they should "abide" in His love.  What does that mean?  How do you do that?

 

4.  Based on Jesus' teaching in this passage, which of these two statements is correct and what difference does it make?

A.  God loves me because I will bear fruit.

B.  I will bear fruit because God loves me.

”I AM” w/ Lance Lewis - Week 6 - ”I am the way and the truth and the life.”

Sermon Questions:

1. What do you think about the discussion involving our tendency to create our own god?

2. In what ways have you struggled with this issue in the past?

3. How can you encourage others to accept the Biblical Jesus?

4. Of the occult, other faiths, and humanism, which one do you think is the greatest threat to the Biblical Jesus?

5. How does it encourage you to understand that while we live and operate in this world, it is not our home?

”I AM” w/ Tim Richards - Week 5 - I Am The Resurrection & The Life.

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be bringing Part 5 in the "I AM" series, taking a look at John 11:25, where Jesus says "I Am The Resurrection & The Life."

 

Sermon Questions:

1. If Lazarus had been your brother, would you have met Jesus like Mary or Martha?

2. When you have experienced grief, how have friends best been able to comfort you?

3. What are your thoughts after looking at the Malibu Camp tombstone?

4. What from this story about Jesus as the resurrection and life has significance for you?

”I AM” w/ Tim Richards - Week 4 - I Am The Shepherd

Sermon Questions:

1. Jesus says He is the owner of the flock, not just a hired hand. Have you ever observed the difference between an owner vs an employee in a time of crisis? What does that picture tell you about Jesus?

2. In John 10:14-15, Jesus compares the shared knowledge between Himself and His flock to the shared knowledge between Himself and His Father. What does that mean?

3. Jesus talks about calling other sheep out of other sheep pens to join His flock. What sheep pens has the Good Shepherd called you out of?

4. Spend some time meditating on Psalm 23 and the Shepherd's great love for you.

”I AM” w/ Lance Lewis - Week 3 - I Am The Gate

Sermon Questions:

1. What do you think Jesus means when Jesus declares that the thief comes to 'steal, kill, and destroy?' How have you seen that in your life and world?

2. What did you learn about the sheep and the shepherd that applies to Jesus' teaching here?

3. How do you recognize the voice of the Shepherd? How does the Lord speak to you?

4. How do you find refuge, refreshment, and renewal in Jesus?

”I AM” w/ Lance Lewis - week 2

This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis brings us Part 2 in the "I AM" series - "The Light of the World", looking at John 8:12-20. 

Sermon & Discussion Questions:

1. What other lights of illumination have you followed in the past?

2. Do you forgive yourself easily?

3. How has the light of Jesus freed you from the fear of death?

”I AM” w/ Tim Richards - week 1

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards starts a new series called "I AM", focusing on John 6:48-51.

 

Sermon Discussion Questions for July 16, 2023

1. Try putting yourself in the place of those who first heard Jesus refer to himself as the Bread of Life. How do you think you would have reacted?

2. Why do you think Jesus chose to use such provocative language in talking about himself in this way?

3. Can you describe ways that Jesus has been the Bread of Life for you?

4. What things have been most helpful to you in “feeding” on Jesus?