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Take It Deeper Questions: Read Mark 9:14-32 When you were a child, what issues were most likely to trigger an argument within your family? Whom do you most identify with, afflicted boy, concerned father, observing crowd, struggling disciples or the criticising Pharisees? How is it possible to believe and not believe at the same time? When have you felt like the father? I believe, help me with my u...

Take It Deeper Questions Read Acts 16:16-34 What public spectacles have you experienced that made you feel uncomfortable? The did financial cost affect the girl’s owners acceptance of the Gospel? What financial concerns keep some people from faith today? What was Paul and Silas’ attitude in prison? How did they get that attitude? What is your go to attitude when doing things for God doesn’t work o...

Take It Deeper Questions: Read Mark 10:13-22 What situations or scenarios do you find yourself the least patient? Why would the disciples want to keep the children away from Jesus? What childlike qualities was Jesus encouraging? Why do you think Mark shares the story of the rich young man here? How was the rich young man NOT like a child? How do these two narratives challenge you and focus you in...

Take It Deeper Questions Read Joshua 5:13-15 Who is the most intimidating person you have ever met? What made them that way? What is meant by “neither?” What does the commander want? Why? What are the parallels between this story and the story of Moses and the burning bush showing us? (Exodus 3) What insights do these interactions give us in how God interacts with us and how we are to interact wit...

This we talk about the Exodus story, but more specifically the Moses story. Take It Deeper Questions Read Ephesians 3:1-13 What is your favorite mystery movie or book? Why? What mystery that was made known to Paul is revealed in this passage? Why would Paul consider himself “Less than the least of all God’s people?” On a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high) with how much “freedom and confidence” do you a...

Week two of our series: Clickbait This week we look at the story of Noah. Take It Deeper Questions Read Hebrews 9:11-28 What event have you gone through once, but have since vowed, “never again?” How is the priesthood of Christ distinguished from the old system? (12-14) Why does Christ’s sacrifice have an everlasting result? The author used OT analogies to explain the meaning of Jesus’ death to re...

Welcome to week one of our new series called Clickbait.  Take It Deeper Question Read Genesis 1 If you could create a new animal, what would it be like and why?( Features, character, preferred environment, relationship with people) How aware are you of the created world in your everyday life? What aspect of creation is most inspiring to you? Why? How does it affect your understanding of God?...

This week we walk into a difficult conversation. This topic is often avoided, which is the wrong answer. We don't have all of the answers, but that shouldn't stop us from engaging in conversation.

How do we have a healthier church culture? What does it take to change culture?  Take It Deeper Questions Read Colossians 3:1-17 In buying clothes, are you a name-brand buyer, bargain hunter, spouse conscious, quality conscious, style conscious, or you don’t give any of this any thought? Why? Why do you think Paul uses the verb “put to death” in verse 5? (Google search “nekroo”) Why do you th...

This week we are starting a conversation about "together." What does it mean to be a part of a church? A family? A community? Take it Deeper Questions Read Philippians 1:1-11 What type of email subject line would cause you to open it immediately? What challenges commonly appear in partnership? How and why can those challenges be terminal to a partnership? How and why do those challenges overcome?...

This is part 3 of a 4 part series about church culture. This week we talk ponder what it would be like if we invested into relationship early. Take It Deeper Questions Read James 2:14-26 Are you more likely to act without thinking or think without acting? What is the relationship between faith and deeds? What different ways can this relationship be healthy or unhealthy? Why is Abraham a good examp...

In this podcast we talk about the importance of focusing on what is local. Take It Deeper Questions Read Luke 10:25-37 When have you helped a stranger in distress or when has a stranger helped you when you were in distress? What may be some reason the priest and Levite didn’t stop to help the hurt man? What reaction did the audience have in hearing Jesus revere a Samaritan? How did this parable an...

This is an intro into our series about Culture. It's every where and it grows regardless if we want it to or not. What's in your petri dish? How can we change the culture around us, and what is our responsibility?  Take It Deeper Questions Read Luke 19:1-10 and Luke 18:18-30 What unusual subcultures have you been a part of? What is standing in the way of that subculture becoming mainstream? H...

81 characters remaining We have been in the book of Matthew for 2 years. Over 90 messages later we wrap up with a conversation about the great commission. Take It Deeper Questions: Read Matthew 28:16-20 What do you remember from your first flight? Where were you going? What were you feeling? What are the cinematic ingredients of a great ending? What are the ingredients of Jesus last words? How do...

Holiday messages are always hard. Especially Christmas. It's tempting to make a production out of it, but when you really look at Christ's birth it was anything but grandiose. That says a lot about who Jesus is.

Take It Deeper Questions - Read 1 Corinthians 15:12-25 - What false teaching was being spread among the Corinthians? (vs.12) - From this passage, what does Paul say would be true if there were no resurrection of the dead? - What is the result of resurrection? - How has/does Christ's resurrection and our resulting victory over death affect you? Hope, courage, confusion? - How do people go from unbe...

Welcome to another episode of behind the message. We are three pastors in Minneapolis, MN and this is an invitation to join us in processing faith, scripture and life. Thanks for joining us today!

Jesus Before Pilate “We want Barabbas”

This week in Matthew we reach the story of Judas.

A conversation around Matthew 26:31-46. If you are in Minneapolis we would love to have you join us, Sunday morning at 10a at any Corner Coffee location.

Maybe Christianity is different than what I’m used to

How we view others matters. Are you a Hero or an Advocate?

Scott sharing about his message Local • Early • Together. Shared at Corner Church in Minneapolis, MN.