Staying on Mission (John 21:20-25)
Sermon Study: Session 9 (Fall 2021)
Session 9 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood What is the significance of Peter fishing in John 21:3-4 (cf. John 16:32)? Compare and contrast Peter’s declaration of love for Jesus in Mark 14:26-31 to John 21:15-17. What changed? What is the significance of Jesus’ […]
The Blessing of Brokenness (John 18:15-18, 25-26; 21 15:19)
Pride: Self over Christ Cross Reference: Mark 14:26-38 Key Idea: Because of the perils of pride, we must embrace the blessing of brokenness. 1. The Perils of Pride Pride (Self over Christ) can be seen in two ways: A. Self without Christ Pride = Prayerlessness B. Self instead of Christ Warnings: Proverbs 11:2, 15:25, 16:8; […]
Sermon Study: Session 8 (Fall 2021)
Session 8 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Discussion Questions Read Romans 1:21-25. According to verse 25, how does Paul define idolatry? One of the things that Pastor Kim reminded us from his devotional from Romans 1:21-25 is that we all pursue happiness, peace and contentment somehow somewhere. Where are you […]
Sermon Study: Session 7 (Fall 2021)
Session 7 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF | Listen to the Sermon Word: How this truth should be understood Meditate on verses 17-20. What does Paul want us to understand about the nature of being an ambassador? Take your time and make as many observations as you can. How does […]
Sermon Study: Session 6 (Fall 2021)
Session 6 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF | Listen to the Sermon Word: How this truth should be understood This passage begins in verse 11 with the word, “Therefore.” How is this passage tied to the previous verses and why is this important? Read v. 13. What Paul is saying […]
Sermon Study: Session 5 (Fall 2021)
Session 5 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood Paul says twice that “we are of good courage” (vv. 6, 8), which allows us to boldly carry out our mission as ambassadors of the Christ. What reason does he give for us being of good […]
Sermon Study: Session 4 (Fall 2021)
Session 4 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood Please read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 for context. What contrasting images does Paul give us? Why do you think this is significant as we come to 5:1? Although this passage speaks of something that is largely in […]
Sermon Study: Session 3 (Fall 2021)
Session 3 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood Paul tells us in Philippians 1:27 to “only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Looking at the rest of the verse, how does Paul describe what this looks like? There […]
Sermon Study: Session 2 (Fall 2021)
Session 2 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Word: How this truth should be understood Pastor Eric pointed out how this passage is a largely ordinary and unremarkable scene on the surface. What are some of the details in this text that would make it seem an unlikely time and place […]
