Sermons from before March 2020 are available in audio only here or on iTunes.
For Such a Time as This
Application Questions Look back over the past week and share any results from building supports in your life to get alone with God? What stood out to you from today’s message? Pastor Nate asked the question- what if God raised up our church and our lives “for such a time as this.” How have you seen God working during this time? Reread Acts 1:9-11. The disciples were staring into the sky; what are things that distract you from the mission Jesus gave us? Pastor Nate reminded…
Build Supports to be with Him
Application Questions Look back over the past week and share any results from spending time with Jesus? What stood out to you from today’s message? Reread Luke 5:15-16. What challenges did Jesus face in finding time to pray? How did he overcome them? Read Daniel 6:6-10. What “supports” did Daniel build in his life? How can we go about building our own? Read Psalm 42:1-2. Can you relate to writers longings? Why or why not? What is God leading you to apply to your life this week? For…
We Need Time with Jesus
Application Questions Look back over the past week and share any results from applying “God is gracious so I do not have to prove myself”. What stood out to you from today’s message? What is it like for you to try and spend time with Jesus? Is it positive? Are there struggles? Read Psalm 139:7-16. How does this passage help us spend time with Jesus? What is God leading you to apply to your life this week? …
Rest in Grace
Application Questions God is gracious, so we do not have to prove ourselves. Look back over the past week and share any results from applying “God is good, so I don’t have to look elsewhere for my satisfaction”. What stood out to you from today’s message? Share ways that you find yourself trying to prove yourself to God and others, and the emotions and feelings you experience as a result. Read Galatians 3:16-20. How does this passage help us apply…
Fully Satisfied
Application Questions Looking back over the past week, how were you able to apply the Gospel to your life?What stood out to you most from today’s online service?Why do we keep looking for satisfaction elsewhere? What are some of the things you look to?Read John 6:35-37. Have you found this to be true in your life? If yes, how so?Look again at John 6:37; how does this bring comfort and reassurance to us?What is God leading you to apply to…
Gloriously Enough
Application Questions What stood out to you most from today’s message? What are the situations and reasons that you fear others (care about what they think)? What feelings does it produce in you? What actions does it make you take? Why do we place so much value (weight/glory) on what other people think of us? Read Psalm 34:1-10- how does this passage demonstrate God’s glory being enough for us? How can we apply it to our personal need for approval? …
Giving Up Control
Application Questions Have you experienced a loss of control in your life? What effects did that have on you? Why do we want to be in control? How is trying to control our own lives a lack of faith in the Gospel? Read Hebrews 1:1-4- how can this passage be used to apply today’s point; God is great- so I don’t have to be in control? Can you think of other passages like this? What is God speaking to…
Jesus is Alive
Application Questions Take some time to process these questions following the Easter Service What stood out most to you from today’s message? Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; why is the resurrection of Jesus so critical to our faith? Read 1 Corinthians 15:42-49; what does this teach us about the resurrection? What is the most encouraging part for you? What do you sense God is urging you to do in response to today? Who is someone you can share today’s message with?
good Friday
Reflection Guide Open in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to speak to you as you read through His word. Work through this guide slowly, letting Jesus passion sink in. Give time for people to reflect and respond. Read Mark 14:53-65 Reflect on this scene. What stands out to you? What is God revealing to you? Offer a prayer of praise and thanksgiving Read Mark 15:1-20 Reflect on this scene. What stands out to you? What is God revealing to you? Offer a prayer of praise…
The Dying King Palm Sunday
Application Questions Read Luke 22:14-23Share the Communion meal remembering Jesus What do you think it was like for Jesus to be cheered knowing they would turn on him in a couple of days? What does it take for you to give full trust to Jesus? What stood out to you from today’s message? Did you sense God urging you to take any specific actions? Who is someone you can share this message with?
Time for God’s Plan
Application Questions Has there ever been a time in your life when God stopped you and spoke to you? Share the story. Reread Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean? What is God saying to you? Is there anything you think God is wanting you to not restart doing? Is there anything you think God is wanting you to start doing? Who is God wanting you to share today’s message with?
Time for Faith
Application Questions What has been the hardest part of the COVID situation for you? What one or two things causes you to feel the most fear and anxiety? Reread 2 Corinthians 5:1-9. How can you apply this to your life right now? What practices can you do to help you keep your focus on Jesus? Ask God to reveal someone in your life who may be really struggling right now. How can you share the Gospel with them? When will…