Discussion Questions for 11/12/23
Just as in the life of John the Baptist, God had his eyes and his designs set on you, form the moment of yor birth. Even before you were born, the Scriptures declare, God had a specific purpose for your life.
Discussion Questions for 11/05/23
Pastor Sam said that the peace of Jesus is not an absence of conflict, but the presence of Shalom. How does this sit with you? Have you seen this at work in your own faith journey?
Discussion Questions for 10/29/23
Pastor Sam talked about the different ways the opposition plays out in a society like ours where there is more religious freedom. One thing he mentioned was being culturally ignored or thought less of. Have you seen this play out in our context? Have you experienced this personally? How does it effect your willingness to proclaim the gospel in your circle?
Discussion Questions for 10/22/23
Pastor Sam warned that mission focused prayer will lead to missional movement. In other words, if you pray for the lost don’t be surprised when God gives you opportunities to share the gospel. How does this strike you? Does it encourage your to discourage you from praying for the lost? Have you seen this work out in your own life?
Discussion Questions for 10/08/23
Pastor Sam mentioned that we often avoid boldness in our prayers as a way of avoiding the property gospel. What is your best understanding of the prosperity gospel heresy? Do you see temptations toward this belief in your own life? How does it affect the ways you pray day to day?
Discussion Questions for 10/01/23
Your pursuit of God through the word and prayer both individually and corporately is the essence of your life with God. Have you been living for the reason God created you and saved you?
Discussion Questions 09/24/23
What does your life of confession look like? When was the last time you prayed confession to Christ? When as the last time you invited a brother or sister in Christ into your confession?
Discussion Questions for Sunday 09/10/23
Consider the whole of the Disciple Life series. Did God give you any challenge on a practical area of obedience in your faith? What is it? What are you doing about it?
Some Tips to Take Your Bible Reading to The Next Level
So you’re reading your Bible more and want to keep the momentum going. That’s great! I say this often, but Bible reading is the single most influential spiritual practice you can engage in. But even though that’s true, there’s always more to learn.
Different Kinds of Bible Reading
sometimes Christians fall into the trap of thinking the Bible is just above their heads. And again, this is understandable. The Bible is complex and it takes work to understand it. Beyond this, if you’re a part of a healthy church, than you’re hearing sound and theologically rigerous preaching regularly from your pastors.
Destination Living
This blog is dedicated to my friend Greg Blackford, who just received his promotion from Jesus with great joy
Discussion Questions for Sunday 05/21/23
How would you describe your current practice of prayer? Does this spiritual discipline come easy to you or not? What does prayer look like for you in a typical day? List this out.
Fighting the Power of Doubt
As we learned from last week, doubt in and of itself is not a bad thing. Doubt can cause you to ask profoundly important questions. Doubt will make you think deeply about very important things.
Discussion Questions for Sunday 05/14/23
Consider Jesus’ teaching that that seeking the kingdom life involves seeking reward? Pastor Sam mentioned John Piper’s concept of Christian Hedonism and the idea seeking God’s glory is the most enjoyable and fulfilling thing a Christian can do. Interact with this idea. Do you agree? How does this interact with Jesus’ teaching about seeking rewards in our righteous acts?