A Kingdom Not of this World (John 18:33-40)
Key Idea: We must forsake the kingdom of self and embrace the kingdom of Christ, because that is far better. 1. Forsake the Kingdom of Self Our desires become ultimate. People become objects to use. 2. Embrace the Kingdom of Christ He offers a better King. He offers better joys. He offers a better way […]
Living Faithfully for Christ in a World Opposed to Christ – Part 6 (John 17:14-19)
Key Idea: To live faithfully for Christ in a world opposed to Christ we must be in the world, but not of the world, for the purpose of witnessing to the world. I. We must be in the world… II. …but not of the world… III. …for the purpose of witnessing to the world We are […]
Living Faithfully for Christ in a World Opposed to Christ – Part 5 (John 17:14-19)
We must be in the world… Living in a world that hates us …but not of the world… Informed and transformed …for the purpose of witnessing to the worldWe must not respond in – Isolation – Assimilation – Sinful Confrontation – Apprehension (fear and worry) Main Focus: We are on a mission to witness; and […]
In My Place Condemned He Stood (John 18:12-14, 19-24, 28-32)
Christ’s love in his mercy toward stubborn sinners Christ’s love in his steadfast suffering Christ’s love in God’s sovereign story
Responding to Our Sovereign Savior (John 18:1-11)
Key Idea: Jesus is our sovereign Savior, and we must respond to Him in faith. Jesus reveals Himself as Sovereign as Savior We must respond to Him in faith.
Living Faithfully for Christ in a World Opposed to Christ (Part 4)
Key Idea: To live faithfully for Christ in a world opposed to Christ we must be in the world, but not of the world, for the purpose of witnessing to the world. 1. We must be in the world… (Verses 14-15) Main focus – To be “in the world” means we live in a culture that […]
Living for Christ in a World Opposed to Him – Part 3 (John 17:14-17)
John 17:14-19 Living for Christ in a World Opposed to Him (Part 3) Key Idea: To live faithfully for Christ in a world opposed to Christ we must be in the world, but not of the world, for the purpose of witnessing to the world. We must be in the world Verse 15 – “I […]
Mother’s Day: Session 12 (Spring 2021)
Session 12 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood Turn to Genesis 3:8-10, where Adam and Eve hid upon hearing the sound of God walking in the garden looking for them. Consider Adam’s response in v. 10 about being afraid. What do these verses teach […]
Anniversary Sunday: Session 11 (Spring 2021)
Session 11 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Reflection Questions What about the testimonies encouraged you? In this past year, how have you seen God take something seemingly bad and use it for good in your life? How can this encourage you in the midst of a difficulty you’re experiencing now? […]
The Gospel of John: Session 10 (Spring 2021)
Session 10 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood According to verse 14, why can we expect to be hated by the world? Think about some of the other ideas and petitions that Jesus has mentioned so far in his prayer in John 17. How […]
