missio Dei: Falcon

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The challenge of forgiveness (Mt. 18:21-22). 2: A parable about forgiveness (Mt. 18:23-34). 3: The implications of forgiveness (Mt. 18:35).  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In your own words, why is forgiveness so difficult?   Can you think of a time you experienced true forgiveness from another person? What did that feel like?  What is Jesus calling you to do with this topic of forgivene...

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do you think we have a picture of God that is harsh or demanding?  How does this affect the way we approach Him?  Why do you think our narrative of the hard situations in our life see God as being absent?  What do the scriptures say about God's presence in those times?  Pray for anyone at your table that could use encouragement and comfort this week. 

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Be Angry and Do not Sin 2: Leave Room for God's Justice 3: God is the Strength of My Heart  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What difference would it make if we had more confidence in God as judge and did not take matters into our own hands?  Pray for one another at your table that God would give them strength in the situations they are facing. 

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Turn to God in prayer… 2: Complain to God about the effects of sin and brokenness (Ps. 13:1-2). 3: Ask for God to bring healing and wholeness (Ps. 13:3-4). 4: Trust that God will fulfill His promises and stay true to His character (Ps. 13:5-6). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Which of the 4 stages of lament is hardest for you (Turn, Complain, Ask, Trust)? Why? Where do you typically turn...

SERMON OUTLINE: What happened? What was it all about? What difference does it make? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: The sermon mentioned that a “me-centered” theology leads to spiritual poverty. In what ways can a deeper understanding of Christ’s nature, as revealed in the Transfiguration, move us away from a self-centered spirituality towards a more Christ-centered discipleship? Share personal experiences...

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Who are some "kings and queens" that occupy our attention and our hearts? How is Christ a better King than those?  How can we cultivate a healthier view of our leaders in the upcoming election and avoid placing our hope in them? Pray for anyone at your table that has a need or concern this week.  **We welcome all who have trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation to rec...

SERMON OUTLINE: The genealogy is an introduction. The genealogy makes sense of Old Testament stories. The genealogy reminds us of the lingering effects of sin. The genealogy points us to a path that leads to hope. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Can you think of a time where you messed up, but you now see how God redeemed it for His purposes? Have you bought into the enemy's idea that you are now in Go...

SERMON OUTLINE: The heaviness of sin (Haggai 2:10-14). The hope of blessing (Haggai 2:15-19). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do humans try to ignore or run from the heaviness of sin? What does embracing the reality of brokenness in our world feel like?  What is harder for you to believe in this season, that sin is heavy or that we can trust the promise of God’s blessing? Why?

SERMON OUTLINE: Discouragement from present circumstances (Haggai 2:1-3). Encouragement from the presence of God (Haggai 2:4-5). Hope from the promised future (Haggai 2:6-9). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some things that discourage you? How do you typically respond to that? How would a future-oriented hope (i.e. verses 6-9) help you?  When have you most felt Jesus’ nearness? How can we cultivate...

SERMON OUTLINE: God’s word comes through Haggai (Haggai 1:1). The people’s misplaced priorities (Haggai 1:2-11). The people respond (Haggai 1:12-15). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Consider your ways. Where do you see areas that you might be mis-prioritizing things? What distractions have you allowed to enter your heart? How can you tell if God is first in your heart or not?  If you put God first, how will...

SERMON OUTLINE: The Work of Christ. (Phil. 3:12) The Goal of Christ. (Phil. 3:13-14) The Gift of Christ. (Phil 3:15-16) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some things the world is motivated by? What are some things you are, or can be tempted to be motivated by? Who is your savior, and what has he saved you from? What does obedience look like this week in light of Christ as your motivation?

SERMON OUTLINE: Themes in Ezra and Nehemiah: What we are experiencing is exile (Neh. 1:1-4). God is sovereign and faithful in leading history (Ez. 1:1-3).  YOU have a role to play in God’s sovereign plan (Ez. 2, 8, Neh. 3, 7, 10, 11, 12).  The people of God exist for the worship of God (Ez. 3:1-3).  God has chosen to use leaders, therefore our leaders must choose to be godly (Neh. 2).  God’s work...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Israel’s joyful desire to obey God (Nehemiah 12:44-13:3). 2: Israel’s ongoing struggle to obey God (Nehemiah 13:4-29). 3: Nehemiah’s closing prayer (Nehemiah 13:30-31). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Where have you seen the need for greater purity in your heart? In our church? In the American church? Where have we allowed the enemy of God to set up his office among us? What is your exper...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Living as the people of God: Domestically (Neh. 11:1-36). 2: Living as the people of God: Historically (Neh. 12:1-26). 3: Living as the people of God: Joyfully (Neh. 12:27-43). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some ways the American church has struggled to live as the people of God? How do those struggles diminish the Church’s light to the people who don’t yet know Jesus? What nee...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The reason for the covenant (Nehemiah 9:38). 2: The people of the covenant (Nehemiah 10:1-29). 3: The content of the covenant (Nehemiah 10:30-39). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Where does the American church need to be intentional about cultivating obedience? Where does our church need to be intentional? How about you personally? What tangible reminders do you have in your life that hel...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Rejoice and Worship (Phil. 3:1-3) 2: Worldly Confidence (Phil. 3:4-6) 3: Lose All to Gain More (Phil. 3:7-11) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some things that the world says we should have confidence in? What are some things that you are tempted to place your confidence in? In light of those things, why do you need the continual reminder to rejoice in the Lord? What do you need t...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The people gather to confess and pray (Neh. 9:1-5). 2: The people remember God’s faithfulness, their sinfulness (Neh. 9:6-31). 3: The people trust God to help (Neh. 9:32-37). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Reflect for a moment honestly, what is your default view of who God is? What do you tend to think His character must be like? How does this chapter totally upend that understanding?! W...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Inner Renewal 2: Light Affliction 3: Looking to the Unseen DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How is my heart these days? What afflictions am I experiencing in this season? What do I know about the unseen? What do I believe about the unseen?

Welcome Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Greeting Sermon: 1 Cor. 15:3-8 missio: Kids: Gospel Science Experiment Benediction: 1 Cor. 15:54b-57

Intro/Welcome: Isa. 53:3-7 First Candle: Mark 14:32-52 Silence Second Candle: Mark 14:53-72 Silence Third Candle: Mark 15:1-15 Silence Fourth Candle: Mark 15:16-32 Silence Fifth Candle: Mark 15:33-39 Communion Christ Candle/Burial: Mark 15:40-47 End: Leave in silence.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: • Has there been a time when God has acted in an unexpected way, different than your agenda? Why are those times difficult for us? • Is it difficult for us to be satisfied with the “downward pull” of the kingdom of God? Why? • Pray for anyone at your table, for circumstances that they are facing currently.

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The work of God (Nehemiah 7:1-5). 2: The people of God (Nehemiah 7:6-73). 3: The Word of God (Nehemiah 8:1-8, 13-18). 4: The Lamb of God (Nehemiah 8:9-12). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are your Scripture intake habits? Have you ever shown the awe and reverence for the Bible that this passage shows (weeping over sin, standing in awe, etc.)? If not, why might that be?  How can we cu...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The temptation of distraction (Nehemiah 6:1-4). 2: The temptation of fear (Nehemiah 6:5-9). 3: The temptation of sin (Nehemiah 6:10-14). 4: The temptation of discouragement (Nehemiah 6:15-19). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS PART 1: Where has God called you to work for His glory?  What are your ministries?  Where do you see brokenness that God is leading you to bring healing? DISCUSSION QU...

SERMON OUTLINE : 1: The outcry of injustice (Nehemiah 5:1-5). 2: A godly response to injustice (Nehemiah 5:6-13). 3: A godly heart for justice (Nehemiah 5:14-19). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What outcries of injustice exist in our society? What outcries might you struggle to hear because of your background or biases? Where has injustice within the church led to damaging our public witness? What tangible...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: A life spent serving others. 2: A life spent rejoicing with others. 3: A life spent dying for Christ.  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why is it difficult to serve sacrificially and joyfully? What holds you back from serving others? Where do you feel Jesus calling you to serve more?