Sermons from August 2020
Overflowing Love
Application Questions Share any results from last weeks focus on making disciples in the midst of opposition. What stood out to you most from today’s message? Read 1 John 4:7-12. How have you experienced love from others in the church? What did that do for you? Why is loving others so important? Reread 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13. How does love help us stay holy? What makes this so challenging? Why is Paul praying this for them? How does focusing on the return of Christ…
Playing the Right Game
Application Questions Share any results from last weeks recipe for Gospel growth PAG; Pure Motives, Authentic Lives, God’s Power. What stood out to you most from today’s message? How are you experiencing opposition and affliction for your faith? What is your typical response to it? Reread 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5. What is really at stake in affliction? Have you experienced people falling away? How can we apply verse 2 to the situation? Read Ephesians 6:10-18. What is the real source of our struggle? What…
Recipe for Gospel Growth
Application Questions Share any results from last weeks message about living as passionate leaders and passionate disciples. What stood out to you most from today’s message? How do we assess our true motives for serving God? Read 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; how does this direct our motivations? What was the difference between ulterior motives and ultimate motives? How do we apply this to our relationships as we reach out? Reread 1 Thessalonians 2:10-11. What do our lives need to look like? Why is this so critical to our…
All In for Jesus
Application Questions August 9, 2020 Share any results from reflecting on the Psalms that Pastor Jon shared last week. What stood out to you most from today’s message? Have you ever had someone invest in your life and faith? Have you ever invested in others? Share your experiences Reread 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5. How does Paul describe the gospel presentation to the Thessalonians? Describe any experiences you have had like this. Reread 1 Thessalonians 1:6. Have you experienced affliction in response to faith? What is the source of our…
Guest Speaker Jon Aldrich
Application Questions Share any results from steps you have taken in response to the message. What stood out to you most from today’s message? Reread Psalm 131:1 How does this apply to our current world today? How much of the world’s problems can we handle thinking about? Reread Psalm 133:1 How can we work towards unity in our lives? How can we extend it into our community? Reread Psalm 134. What role does worship play in our lives? What does that look like for you? Taking Action Focus on one of…