ARCC Sermons

Mission Statement Additional Scripture References: Hebrews 5:11-14 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. When or at what points in your life does it mean the most to you that you are child of God…chosen…adopted…dearly loved…richly blessed? When or at what points in your life is it the most meaningful to you that you...

Mission Statement Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. How does your tomorrow look different with a heart that believes that your purpose in whatever context you find yourself in is to glorify God? 3. In what ways do you tend to operate under the fear of man (the need for man’s approval). What are some of the tangib...

Resolutions Additional Scripture References: John 16:1; Matthew 24:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; John 17:11-13; Jeremiah 2:21-22; Matthew 3:7-10; John 5:38; 6:67-69; 1 John 2:24; Revelation 2-3; 1 Corinthians 15:10 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. When you read about the branches that will be cut off and thrown a...

Additional Scripture References: Luke 22:26-27; Matthew 6:20-21; Isaiah 45:23-25 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. How do we live when we truly believe that this life isn’t all there is AND that what is to come is unimaginably great? 3. What are some practical ways or pointers that we would see in our life if our...

Additional Scripture References: Revelation 5:2-14; 2 Timothy 2:26; Romans 8:7-8; Matthew 11:11; Luke 7:47 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Considering the wisdom of God and the mind of Christ displayed in the incarnation of Christ what areas of your own mind and wisdom need to be renewed? 3. What does your life...

Additional Scripture References: 1 Timothy 1:15 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. When was the last time you were heart broken over your own selfishness and vein conceit? When was the last time you were painfully aware that your brokenness was effecting those around you? Ask God to make you aware and then to comf...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: James 2:12-13; James 4:10-12; Romans 9:2-3; Romans 3:27-31; Romans 9:4 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Is your gospel the offensive love of God shown through the murder of His son on your behalf or is your gospel the failings of others whether real or...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 19:21; Acts 20:22-23; 1 John 1:8; Romans 7:19 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Have you ever experienced resistance from others to the mission to which God was calling you? 3. Do you ever feel as if you've ruined your testimony o...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 4:11-14 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Do you struggle with the idea of submitting to authority? Why or why not? 3. When was the last time you were truly admonished? If it has been more than 6 months or a year what do you t...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Matthew 8:22; Luke 14:26; John 11:25-26; 1 Peter 3:15; Isaiah 50:6-7; Luke 9:51-56; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 3:8-18; Matthew 19:30; Matthew 20:15-16 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. How often do you consider your “right now” in terms of eternity? Why do we t...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Philippians 4:4-9 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. In our difficult moments the gospel trains us to question and doubt our heart first. Take some time and think about the times and circumstances when you experience anger, fear, worry, or depression. Co...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Philippians 3:7-8; Galatians 6:14 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. What “loss” is a part of your story so that Jesus could win your heart? 3. What are some areas in your life where you are held captive with fear or guilt or worry or the need for contro...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Philippians 1:29; Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 3:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 2:12-14 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Who is Jesus to you today? What about the last month would make you think He is near and dear to your heart and soul? 3. When was the...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Romans 16:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Romans 11:13-14 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. What are the unique “marks of Christ” that you have acquired and carry with you? How are you employing them for the Kingdom? 3. When is the last ti...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Exodus 20:3-5; Psalm 8:3-4; 1 Corinthians 1:20-21; Hebrews 1:3 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Based on the definition given in the notes would you say that you worship Jesus? Why or why not? Is worship something we can create within ourselves? 3. How...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Philippians 3:3-6; Matthew 4:4 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. When was the last time you had to humbly submit to God’s word upon your life? What does this mean for you and your heart? 3. Is the gospel good news to you? Is it truly good news? Why or w...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:11; Psalm 27:1; Genesis 50:20 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. How do you naturally respond when you feel pressured? 3. Can you recall a time when you responded out of worship, forgiveness, and sacrifice rather than from self...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: John 7:37-39; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 13:15-16 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Do you live with a sense of the Holy Spirit leading you? Do you believe that you have a need for the Holy Spirit? Why or why not? (It might be helpful to read Galatians...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:10-11; Matthew 4:19; 28:16-20; Ephesians 4:15; Galatians 6:17; Galatians 4:8-16; John 6:28-29 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. What you say about others or your situation says more about you than the subject of your words. What do your word...

For The Sake Of The Mission Additional Scripture References: John 1:3-5; 5:39-40 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Over the next week tell someone about Jesus and what He means to you. For starters - tell yourself and see if your heart agrees. 3. Do you view corporate worship as primarily for you and your edifica...

For The Sake Of The Mission Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. What are the things in our culture that trouble and unsettle our minds? 3. What was the last thing you read or heard from the Word of God that caused you to rejoice? Why?

For The Sake Of The Church Additional Scripture References: Galatians 6:12; Philippians 2:12-13; Deuteronomy 7:6-8 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. When was the last time you truly learned something about yourself? How did you learn it? 3. How would you know if you have a large or small view of God? How does thi...

In Review Additional Scripture References: Psalm 110:1 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Would anyone be convinced by your life that Jesus was your king? What kind of fruit is displayed in our life when you forget that Jesus is King of Kings? What are the things in your life that tend to functionally exist as you...

A Call To Forsake All Additional Scripture References: Matthew 16:25; Romans 6:6 Study Questions: 1. What challenged you from this text in Philippians? 2. What areas in your life do you place the most confidence in? 3. Do you count everything loss for the sake of knowing Christ? If not, why not? 4. Is God your treasure in whom you are satisfied most? If not, why?

He Wants Your Hope To Be In You Today Sermon Text: 1 Peter 5:10-11 Additional Scripture References: Romans 8:28-30; Hebrews 11:34-38; Mark 10:29; Matthew 19:29; Luke 22:32; 1 Corinthians 15:15; 1 Corinthians 13:12 Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. How does the reality of eternity (specifically eternal glory in Ch...