Back to Basics – Love Your Church (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12)
A 3-Part Definition of a Church: Three Ways to Love Your Church: I. Care for them (v.7-8) Show gentleness and affection towards others II. Work hard for them (v9-10) Work hard at loving others and being a good example III. Encourage them (v.11-12) Point one another towards Christ Discussion Questions
Back to Basics 4 – Share the Gospel (Romans 10:14-17)
Evangelism: proclaiming the good news of salvation. I. Compassion: Christians share because we care. (vv 14-15) II. Trust: Christians share while trusting in the sovereignty of God. (vv. 16-17) Discussion Questions
Back to Basics 3 – Cherish the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:2
I. The Cross is the Power of God for Salvation (1:18) II. The Cross is the Wisdom of God for Fools (1:22-28) III. The Cross is the Christian’s Boast Forever (1:29-2:2) Discussion Questions
Back to Basics 2 – Love Scripture
Key idea: We should love and know Scripture because it teaches us about God, tells us how to have a right relationship with God, and provides wisdom and satisfaction for our lives. “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.” Psalm 119:97 I. Because It Teaches Us about God “although […]
Back to Basics – Know God
Key idea: Knowing God means having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by repenting of sin and believing in Him 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. – John 17:3 I. Knowing God is Possible (Because He reveals Himself) II. Knowing […]
“Does It Help Me Run?” Using Technology Wisely
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. Two questions to ask […]
Think About These Things (Philippians 4:6-8)
Meditation – Thinking deeply about something I. Meditation isn’t missing, it is misdirected Colossians 3:2 — Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:5 — 5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. […]
Our Greatest Need: To Know God (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Key idea: Your greatest need, and your greatest delight, is to know God. Blaise Pascal: “…there was once in man a true happiness of which there now remain[s] to him only the mark and empty trace… he in vain tries to fill [it] from all his surroundings… But these are all inadequate, because the infinite […]
Don’t Give Up (Philippians 3:12-17)
Key Idea: Following Jesus means never giving up How to Run the Race of Life Well: Small Group Questions Who in your life has been a spiritual role model in your life? What stands out to you about their faith? What stood out from the message and why? When was a time in your life […]
Jesus Christ, The Only Savior (Philippians 3:1-11)
I. Jesus Christ is the Only One Who Can Save B. The (Former) Pharisee Who Testifies (3:4-7) C. The Christ Who Saves (3:7-8) D. The Righteousness From God (3:9) (over) E. The Betterness of Knowing Jesus Christ (3:10-11) Discussion Questions 1. Would you rather have eyebrows a foot long that you could never cut, or […]