CrossWay Community Church | Bristol, WI

Sermon Overview  Because of his greatness and grace, follow Jesus fully. Digging Deeper     Read Luke 5:1-11 1. When Simon Peter saw Christ’s greatness, he recognized his own sinfulness and begged Jesus to depart from him because he felt like his sin disqualified him from being in relationship with Jesus. Have you ever felt this way? Read Psalm 130:3-4 and Ephesians 2:11-22. What truths can you cl...

Discussion Questions Week of: February 2, 2025 // Sermon Text: Luke 4:31-44 Sermon Overview Trust in Jesus, who uses his authority to restore us to God. Digging Deeper   Read Luke 4:31-44 1. In what ways is the Bible’s view on authority counter-cultural? 2. Jesus spoke and acted with authority. Where do we see that in this passage? 3. Jesus’ teaching has the authority of absolutely trustworthy tru...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  Jesus came to announce God's rescue for all who know they need him. Digging Deeper     Read Luke 4:13-30 1. So far in this book, Luke has shown us that Jesus is God’s divine son (chapter 2) and the perfect human (3:1-4:13). Now Luke introduces us to Jesus’ mission. What is Jesus’ mission? (see vv. 18-19, 43). 2. How does Jesus’ claim to be the Servant of the L...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  Trust in Jesus, who was faithful to the Father for us. Digging Deeper     Read Luke 3:21-4:13 1. Reading the Father’s verdict on Jesus in verse 22, why is this brilliant news for us? 2. If you are united to Christ through faith, the love and pleasure that God has for his Son is extended to you as well. How does this fact make you feel? When in life and circums...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  Jesus has brought God's salvation for all who evidently repent. Digging Deeper     Read Luke 3:1-20 1. Luke begins this chapter (vv. 1-2) with a long introduction of many important people at the time and then transitions to talking about John the Baptist. What do you think Luke is trying to say about the perceived and real importance of these different people...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  Trust in God's Son, who is devoted to seeking and sharing God's presence and wisdom. Digging Deeper   Read Luke 2:41-52 1. Jesus is devoted to seeking God’s presence and wisdom. Where do we see evidence for this in this passage (2:41-52)? Why should we be thankful for this?  2. In this passage, we see that, even at a young age, Jesus has a deep self-understand...

Discussion Questions  Week of: December 29, 2024 // Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40 The Swedish Method for Bible Reading 1. Read the passage aloud together. 2. Each person reads the passage again and looks for/marks three things: a. A Light Bulb: something that shines, that impacts, or draws your attention. b. A Question Mark: anything hard to understand or a question you’d like to ask the writer/God. c...

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Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  Praise and await our God who saves us from sin to serve him. 1. The Story: John's unusual birth prompts a question: What will he be? (vv. 57-66) 2. The song: John prepares for God's saving King. (vv. 67-80) A. God saves us to serve him (vv. 67-75) 1. He has raised up a saving King (vv. 68-69) 2. He will save us from our enemies (vv. 70-73) 3. He will save us s...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  Rejoice in God's might, mercy, and memory, shown in sending Jesus. The story: the coming of Jesus is cause for joy (vv. 39-45) The song: our joy is fueled by what God's sending of Jesus reveals about himself (vv. 46-56) A. Might: God has done great things to save (vv. 46-49) B. Mercy: God shows his favor to those who fear him (no matter how low in the world's...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  God always accomplishes his purposes even when they seem impossible to us. 1. Humble Virgin Birth (vs 26-27 & 34-35) 2. Forever King (vs 32) 3. Jesus, the Son of God (vs. 35) Digging Deeper     Read Luke 1:26-38 In the passage today, Mary is promised a son named Jesus. Last week, Elizabeth was promised a son named John (Luke 1:5-25). How is Mary’s trust in God...

Discussion Questions  Sermon Overview  God will faithfully fulfill his work for his imperfectly waiting people. 1. A waiting people (vv. 5-10) 2. A gracious word (vv. 11-17) 3. A flawed response (vv. 18-20) 4. A faithful God (vv. 21-25) Digging Deeper     Read Luke 1:5-25 A waiting people (vv. 5-10) 1. Is there something you are waiting for God to do in your life or the life of someone you care ab...

Sermon Overview  You can build your life on what Luke says about what God has accomplished through Jesus. 1. Luke's content is God's accomplishment. (v. 1) 2. Luke's sources are reliable. (v. 2) 3. Luke's method is rigorous. (v. 3) 4. Luke's purpose is our certainty. (v. 4) Digging Deeper   Read Luke 1:1-4 1. As a church, we are on the front edge of an in-depth look at the Gospel According to Luke...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  A life worthy of the gospel is marked by a costly commitment to the gospel's progress in the world and the church's progress in the gospel. 1. A life worthy of the gospel rejoices at the gospel's progress (vv. 12-18a) 2. A life worthy of the gospel aims at Christ's honor through the church's progress (vv. 18b-26) 3. A life worthy of the gospel endures together...

Discussion Questions  Sermon Overview  A life pleasing to God includes humbly, genuinely loving his people in the local church. Digging Deeper     Read Romans 12:3-10 1. Our seventh Defining Value as a church is “Growing Relationships within the Local Church.” (You may want to reread this section of the Defining Values document.)  What are some of the ways you see this value lived out in our life...

Discussion Questions  Sermon Overview  Jesus sent the Spirit to show the world its need and to share with us God's truth. Digging Deeper     Read John 16:4b-15  1. Our sixth Defining Value as a church is “The Active Presence and Ministry of the Holy Spirit.” (You may want to reread this section of the Defining Values document.)  What are some of the ways you see this value lived out in our life as...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview  The Scriptures are from God and powerful for salvation, sanctification, and safeguarding. Digging Deeper     Read 2 Timothy 3:14-4:4  1. Our fifth Defining Value as a church is “The Importance and Profitability of Sound Doctrine.” (You may want to reread this section of the Defining Values document.)  What are some of the ways you see this value lived out in o...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview:  Because God has freed you from sin's mastery by grace, live for him. 1. A question about grace: does grace mean we can keep living in sin? (v. 1) 2. What God has done by grace: through union with Christ, we are freed from sin's mastery (vv. 2-11) 3. What God enables by grace: we can and must live for God (vv. 12-14) Digging Deeper:     Read Romans 6:1-14 1. I...

Discussion Questions  Sermon Overview:  Jesus is pleased when we respond to his worth with extravagant love. 1. Those who recognize Jesus' worth respond with extravagant love. (vv. 1-3, 10-11) 2. Jesus is pleased by our responsive love. (vv. 4-7) 3. Jesus' worth is particularly seen in his death out of love for us. (vv. 8-9) Digging Deeper:     Read Mark 14:1-11   1. Mark (the author of this gospe...

Discussion Questions  Sermon Overview: 1. The gospel is the most important story ever told that has the power to transform every single part of our lives. 2. What is the gospel? (vv. 3-8) - The gospel is the true story of God's plan to rescue his people from death back to himself through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 3. What does the gospel do? (vv. 1-2) - It has saved, is saving, an...

Discussion Questions  Sermon Overview:  The Glory of God as Our Highest Aim. Because God is good, living, and promise-keeping, live for his glory. 1. The central motivation of every Christian: God's glory (v. 1a) 2. Three reasons to glorify him: -He's a good God (v. 1b) -He's a living God (vv. 3-8) -He's a promise-keeping God (vv. 12-15) 3. Two ways to glorify him: -Trust him (vv. 9-11) -Praise hi...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview:  Find your soul's eternal satisfaction in Jesus and his death. Digging Deeper:     Read John 6:22-59 1. What does it mean that Jesus is the bread of life? (vv. 22-34) 2. It is possible to seek Jesus (or God), not because we want him, but because we see him as a way to get something we want (cf. 6:26). Has there been a time or situation when you have seen this...

Discussion Questions  Sermon Overview: 1. Continue trusting and speaking the gospel by which God transforms lives. 2. Christians are recognizable by their transformed lives. (vv. 3-5a) - Paul recognizes the Colossians as genuine Christians by their faith and love, nurtured by their hope. (vv. 4-5a) - He directs his thanks to God, who has done this transforming work. (v. 3) 3. God transforms throug...

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview:  Respond to God's greatness with joy and submission from a trusting heart. Digging Deeper:     Read Psalm 95 1. Psalm 95:1-5 calls God's people to rejoice in him as our sovereign Savior. What does that look like? What are some of the concrete pieces of evidence we might point to in our lives that would reveal a joy in God (or lack thereof)?   2. How do you fin...