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Understanding the Distance Between God and Us (John 1:1-5)

Sermon Outline: We are the furthest thing from God… (John 1:1-3) …but God is no longer the furthest thing from us (John 1:4-5). Discussion Questions:  What aspects of the Christmas season personally distract you from Jesus?  What plans do you have to keep Jesus first in your heart this Christmas? Do you have an Advent devotional… Read more »

Why We Sing (Ephesians 5:17-20)

Sermon Outline: Why do we sing? What do we sing? Who is our worship leader? Discussion Questions: What stuck out to you in the passage or in the sermon today? Was there anything new that stretches you in how you think about singing? In your own words, what does it mean to follow Paul’s instruction to “be… Read more »

Straight Talk Leads to a Straight Walk (Galatians 2:11-21)

Sermon Outline From Hypocrisy to Humility From Works to Faith From Death to Life Table Discussion Have you ever had a conversation about not walking in line with the truth of the gospel? How did it go? What do you think is your “plus” to the gospel? What does it mean to you that Jesus… Read more »

Paul’s Journey Ends, the Story Continues (Acts 28:11-31)

This is the 40th and final sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Paul (finally) arrives in Rome (Acts 28:11-14). God continually provides means of encouragement (28:15-16). Paul faithfully continues his mission (Acts 28:17-31). Helpful Quote: “Acts provides the foundations of the newborn church through which we hope that the church… Read more »

Faith Amidst the Storm (Acts 27:1-28:10)

This is the 39th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: The storms of life: Our best plans and most strenuous efforts (27:1-20). The sovereignty of God: His provision and salvation (27:21-44). The mission of God: Using the storms to bring salvation (28:1-10). Helpful Quote: “Pain insists upon being attended to…. Read more »

Behold Our God (Mark 9:2-13)

Table Discussion Questions: What noises are you listening to? How can you behold your God this week? **This sermon was preached by Rick Eisenberg from Redemption Parker. Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, the sermon audio was not captured.

When Life Is Unfair (Psalm 13)

Helpful Quotes: In the kingdom, we receive comfort in a very different way than we’re taught to in American culture. We receive comfort not by, on the one hand, whining in our sense of entitlement or, on the other hand, pretending as though we’re happy.  We are comforted when we see our sin, our brokenness,… Read more »

Whose Jurisdiction? (Acts 25-26)

This is the 38th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Discussion Questions: Does it feel to you like God is ruling and reigning over the circumstances of your life?  When have you been tempted towards discouragement with the circumstances of your life?  How did God make himself known to you?  How has… Read more »

How To Be Faithful When Life Is Unfair (Acts 24:1-27)

This is the 37th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: An unfair trial with an unjust judge (24:1-9). The right confession in the midst of unfairness (24:10-21). Faithfulness amidst the unfair is an opportunity for mission (24:22-27). Discussion Questions: How do you typically respond when something feels unfair? How does… Read more »

Take Courage From Jesus (Acts 22:30-23:23)

This is the 36th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Take courage from the presence of Jesus (22:30-23:11). Take courage from the sovereignty of Jesus (23:12-24). Take courage from our citizenship with Jesus (23:25-35). Discussion Questions: Are you most tempted to doubt that Jesus is with you, that He is… Read more »