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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will be continuing the series, "The Gospel According to Joseph," looking at Genesis 45.  Sermon Questions November 1, 2026 1. Read Genesis 45:1–4. Joseph sends the Egyptians out of the room before he reveals himself, and he says “come near” before he says “whom you sold.” Why do you think the order matters? When someone has wronged you, what would it look like to pr...

This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will be continuing the series, "The Gospel According to Joseph," looking at Genesis 44.  Sermon Questions:  1. The test rebuilt (vv. 1–13) Joseph plants the cup only in Benjamin’s sack, and the steward tells the brothers the rest of them can go free (v. 10). How does this recreate what happened at the cistern in chapter 37? What does it tell you about the brothers t...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series, "The Gospel According to Joseph," looking at Genesis 43.  Sermon Questions 1. Think of a time when you had to give up something that was really important to you. What was it? Why was it so hard? What came out of giving it up (both good and bad)? 2. Read Genesis 43:8-10 and Genesis 37:26-27. What do you notice about  the change in Juda...

Pastor Tim Richards continues the series, "The Gospel According to Joseph," looking at Genesis 42.  Sermon Questions   1. When you were in school, what was your attitude towards tests? Have you had to take any significant tests since leaving school? What was that like? 2. In Genesis 42, we encounter multiple people being faced with tests. Read the chapter and make a list of who you see being teste...

Pastor Tim Richards continues his series, "The Gospel According to Joseph," looking at Genesis 41   Sermon Questions 1. Read Genesis 37:2 and 41:46. How many years have elapsed in Joseph’s life? What has transpired in his life during those years? Make a list. 2. In Genesis 41:51-52 we learn the names of Joseph’s two sons. What is the significance of those names as you think about Joseph’s life? Ar...

Pastor Tim Richards continues the series, "The Gospel According to Joseph."     Sermon Questions   1.  Have you ever had an experience where someone made a promise to you but didn’t follow through? What happened? How did you feel? 2. Read Exodus 40:5-15 and 40:20-23. Why do you think the cupbearer failed to honor Joseph’s request? 3. Considering Joseph’s grand dreams (Genesis 37:5-9) but the sad s...

Pastor Lance Lewis continues the series, "The Gospel According to Joseph."   Sermon Questions 1. Joseph was faithful to God and still ended up sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison. How do you reconcile faithfulness with unjust suffering, and has there been a time in your own life when doing the right thing didn't lead to the outcome you expected? 2. The sermon distinguishes...

Pastor Tim Richards introduces a new sermon  series on the life of Joseph called, "The Gospel According to Joseph."   Sermon Questions 1. How would you describe your family tree – symmetrical or messy? Why? 2. Read through Genesis 37. Perhaps use a modern rendering like the New Living Bible or The Message. 3. Create a bullet point outline of Joseph’s story in Genesis 37. 4. How many points of conn...

Pastor Tim Richards concludes his series, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14.    Sermon Questions 1. Can you recall any pivotal moments when you were suddenly very aware you were getting older? How did it make you feel? 2. Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 is a poetic description of old age. Read it and see if you can decipher the different elements described. 3. Why does the Teac...

Dan Stephenson speaks on the fight against human trafficking. Dan became an expert in this field by representing trafficking survivors pro bono as a lawyer for 16 years and continues the work in retirement.    SERMON QUESTIONS    1. “Getting” Jesus – (a) have you recently discovered something about Jesus that you didn’t realize or appreciate previously? (b) is there something about Jesus that you...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 8:1-17.    SERMON QUESTIONS    1. Read Ecclesiastes 8:10-11 & 14. What is it that is causing the Teacher to, figuratively speaking, throw his hands up in the air? 2. Read Ecclesiastes 8:12. Despite his frustration, what gives him hope? 3. Read Romans 8:17-21. What,...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 7:1-29.    SERMON QUESTIONS:   1. What was one of the first memorial services you remember attending? What effect did it have on you? 2. Read Ecclesiastes 7:1-5. Why does the Teacher think it’s good to go to funerals? 3. Read Ecclesiastes 7:15-20. Is the Teache...

Pastor Tim Richards continues the series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapters 5:8-6:12.    SERMON QUESTIONS    1. Read Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. Note the Teacher talks about finding enjoyment in “his lot”. How would you describe your “lot” in life? How has it changed over the years? 2. The Teacher in Ecclesiastes has often stated that he perceives much of life’s...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 5:1-7. Online service can be viewed via live stream on YouTube, or a DVD copy can be requested through the church office.    SERMON QUESTIONS    1. Do you have a favorite Disney movie? If so, what makes it special? Are there any core values you see in Disney mo...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 3:16-4:16. Online service can be viewed via live stream on YouTube, or a DVD copy can be requested through the church office.    SERMON QUESTIONS:   1. Read Ecclesiastes 3:16 & 4:1. Injustice is as old as humanity. What are some modern day examples you are aware of...

This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis continues our series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 3:1-15.    SERMON QUESTIONS  July 5, 2026   1. The Preacher says we are "prisoners of time" — we can't pause, rewind, or fast-forward through life's seasons. When has that felt most frustrating to you? When has it actually been a comfort? 2. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says God ha...

Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 2:1-26.    SERMON QUESTIONS    1. According to Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, what has this Solomon character accomplished in his life? What was his motivation? Why did it all end up seeming pointless? 2.  In Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 this highly accomplished, yet disillusioned character, turns hi...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 1:12-18.    SERMON QUESTIONS    1. Read Ecclesiastes 1:12-18. How would you describe the “Preacher”? 2. God rarely makes an appearance in Ecclesiastes, but he does show up briefly in verse 13. Compare this to Genesis 3:17-19. What connections do you see between these tw...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards begins his new series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke."  SERMON QUESTIONS: 1. Have you ever read the book of Ecclesiastes? If so, what did you like? What did you not like? What did you find confusing? 2. Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. In verse 8 the Preacher says, “All things are full of weariness…” What does he mean by that? 3. Have there been or are there...

Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Discernment."   SERMON QUESTIONS 1. Read Acts 15:1-2, 6-29. How important do you think it was that those involved in this debate accurately discerned God’s will? 2. What factors seem to have guided them in their decision? 3. In writing about their decision, they said “…it has seemed good to us, havin...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at 'Walking in the Spirit".   SERMON QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever been in a situation where doing the thing you believed God wanted you to do meant doing something you really didn’t enjoy? What was it? What did you believe God wanted you to do? What led you to that conclusion? 2. Read...

This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Hearing the Spirit".    SERMON QUESTIONS :   The topic of hearing God speak is one that has often caused debate among Christians. Scripture is clear that God can and does speak, but it also recognizes the potential for false messengers and wrong conclusions. The following should...

Pastor Tim Richards will be continues his series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "The Way of Wisdom".    SERMON QUESTIONS  May 17, 2026   1. Can you think of a piece of wisdom that has served you well in life? What is it? Where or from whom did you learn it? 2. Read James 3:13-18. What elements does James say describe godly wisdom? Which of those stands out to you and why?...

This Sunday, John Edgecomb continues the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Stages of Life".    SERMON QUESTIONS:   1. Reread 2 Peter 1:5-7. Which attributes do you believe are your strengths? Which attributes are you weak in? 2. Have you been through a season of “wilderness wandering”? What helped you grow through that season? 3. Once you reflect on the stages of spi...