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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?”

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The primary purpose of suffering is to be filled with the empowering presence of God Main Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What are the various purposes of suffering that Peter describes in the passage? What are the exceptions? How do we know if our...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” 
 Sermon Summary: Having Faith During Suffering Main Passage: Hebrews 10:32-39 
 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – Time Keller says that the world sees Jesus as useful, but the Christian (followers) see Jesus as beautiful. How does that speak to you? 
 REPENTANCE – The author of Hebrew remin...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Main Passage: James 1:2-12 D-Group Questions: 1. What do you think James' main point in this passage is? 2. How does this view of persevering in trials effect you personally? 3. What might God be inviting you into in light of this understanding? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discu...

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Mercy heals our hearts of sin and condemnation. Main Passage: Jude 1:7,20 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – Jude gives examples of those who deserve suffering. What were they like? How does verse 16 accurately describe your own sin? REPENTANCE – How does Jude 1:20 describe th...

Read 1 Corinthians 4:8-18 1. What do you think Pauls main point is in this passage? 2. How does his view of suffering effect you personally? 3. What might God be inviting you into in light of this understanding?

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?”

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...