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REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?”

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary - The way we live our life tells the story of what we really believe. So live as a child of God. Read: 1 John 2:28-3:10 Truth: What does John indicate are the markers of whether we are a child of God or a child of the devil? Repentance: What does the story of your life...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Trusting the truth and love of God Sermon Summary: The way we live our life tells the story of what we really believe. So live as a child of God. Main Passage: 1 John 2:28-3:10 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What does John indicate are the markers of whether we are a child...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Trusting the truth and love of God Main Passage: I John 2:14-27 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – The Apostle John says that we can tell when someone is following Jesus by the way they live, love and who they believe in. In your own experience, how do you know if someone is f...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?”

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?”  Sermon Summary: Walking in the light involves confessing our sin, receiving forgiveness, and walking in fellowship with God and His people. Main Passage: 1 John 1:5-2:2 D-Group Questions: Truth:  What are the signs we are walking in the light of Christ, and the signs we are still in...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Coveting worships what cannot satisfy. Main Passage: Exodus 20:17 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What does 1 Timothy 6:6-10 say about coveting? REPENTANCE – What does Matthew 13:45 say about God's Kingdom? What makes that hard to believe? FAITH – What produces Psalm 42:2 R...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Lying bends words for self-serving purposes, whereas truth expresses God's heart and mind. Main Passage: Exodus 20:16 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – Use 1 John 1:6 to connect lies and darkness. According to Ephesians 4:29, when are words good and true? REPENTANCE – When ar...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?”

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Gratitude and generosity free us from greed. Main Passage: Exodus 20:15 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – If we fear poverty or lack, how does Ephesians 4:28 outline a road to freedom? How does 1 Timothy 6:6-11 add to that? REPENTANCE – What does it look like when you doubt G...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: God calls us to be faithful to Him and our spouse, versus seeking to satisfy our feelings on our terms. Main Passage: Exodus 20:14 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – Describe the marriage covenant based on Genesis 1:26-27 and Ephesians 5:31-33. What does 1 Corinthians 7:29 is...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Murder and anger are conquered through the absorption of forgiveness. Main Passage: Exodus 20:12 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What is the difference between murder in general and homicide in particular? How does Jesus describe its root in Matthew 5:21-22? REPENTANCE – Ho...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: [TBD] Main Passage: [TBD] D-Group Questions: [TBD] RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Read Colossians 2:6-13 D-Group Questions: 1. What “hollow and deceptive philosophies” based on human tradition and worldly principles do you see around you? What’s the be benefit? Is there a downside? 2. How does the mercy of Jesus triumph over the world? 3. Where in your life do you...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: We overcome external and internal oppression through receiving and giving God's mercy. Main Passage: Exodus 20:12 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What does honor mean? 1 Peter 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. Why does God institute human authorities? REPENTANCE – How do we fi...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The goal is not to manage time, but to redeem time by using it to receive and give God’s love in faith. Main Passage: Exodus 20:8-11 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – How do we make the Sabbath holy or distinct? REPENTANCE – According to Psalm 127:2, what steals away rest? FA...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: We misuse God's name by misrepresenting His love (mercy and justice). Main Passage: Exodus 20:7 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – How does Exodus 34:6-7 describe God's name? How does Romans 12:21 tell us to deal with evil? REPENTANCE – What does it look like to misrepresent G...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: We reflect who we imagine God to be. Main Passage: Exodus 20:4-6 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – After God tells us to worship Him in the first commandment, what does He tell us not to do in the second? Why is it so bad to worship images or idols? (See also Psalm 96:5; Titu...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Our life is shaped by who we worship. READ: Exodus 20:3 Discussion Questions: Truth: God's main concern is who or what we worship. Why is that so important to Him? Repentance: How can we tell who or what we worship? How are those acts of worship rooted in self-worship?...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The Decalogue frees us from slavery for relationship. READ: Exodus 20:2 Discussion Questions: Truth: How does Exodus 20:2 shape how we are to read the Decalogue? What does the Decalogue precede Matthew 22:37-40? Repentance: In relationships, do you lean toward being le...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The early response of Jesus in the chapter raises questions about whether Jesus is loving in the midst of suffering. His coming to Martha and Mary reveals his love and presence in the midst of our struggles is true and sure, and then in that place of struggle he invite...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Miracles flow from mercy v blame. READ: John 9 Discussion Questions: Truth: Read John 9 (before the D-Group). Describe the attitude of Jesus' disciples in 9:1 and the Pharisees in 9:16, 41. In contrast, describe the blind man’s attitude in 9:7, 25, 38. Repentance: Desc...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The miracle of Jesus walking on the water is a difficult one to understand. Other miracles more obviously reveal something about his message (ie. New Wine = The Holy Spirit, Feeding the 5000 = Provision for Needs etc.), but what does Jesus walking on water tell us abou...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus wants us to know that He is God, Messiah, Lord, King, but also…better food. READ: John 5-14 Discussion Questions: Truth: When Jesus (moved with compassion) saw the people coming towards them, it says that Jesus asked Philip a question...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The gospel gives us better peace and joy (Acts 2:38) READ. Key Passage: John 2:1-11 Discussion Questions: Truth: What did wine in the Old Testament sacrificial system represent (see 1 John 1:7b)? Read John 2:1-11. What was Jesus' first sign? Repentance: When you struggle with guilt...