Grand Lake Church

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read 1 Peter 5:6-11. 1. Pastor Mick shared that in today’s passage, the Apostle Peter was writing to a persecuted church. In what ways is the church persecuted today, globally and right here in the U.S.? 2. Peter says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand...” What does he mean by this and why is it important? 3. Peter says, “Cast...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read Acts 17:22-31. 1. Pastor Mick shared a couple of examples from his marketing days regarding the importance of knowing your audience (The Home Depot and Lowe’s). Why is it important to know your audience? What did Paul do in this passage to indicate he also had learned the importance of knowing his audience? 2. What did Paul mean when he said t...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read Acts 2:42-47. 1. In the new member “Connect” Class, we teach that the church is a “family.” Do you agree with this description of church? Why or why not? 2. Pastor Mick said this is a perfect Mothers’ Day passage because it describes the church family living and behaving the way every mom wants her family to live and behave. Do you see that in...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: These are certainly strange times we’re living in right now. Some may even say “difficult” times. Whatever our thoughts are...may we be reminded that we still serve a God that is mighty, powerful, loving and able to help us be “Overcomers.” 1. Read 1 John 5:1-4. What promise is John sharing in this text? What areas in your life might need changed i...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read Luke 24:13-35. 1. How do you relate to the two disciples who were going back to Emmaus discouraged and dejected? Have you ever felt that way? When? What causes those kinds of feelings? 2. What did you think about the idea of Emmaus being a place we go to escape? Where do you go/what do you do when you need to escape? 3. How might going to a pl...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read John 20:19-22. 1. How might the fear the disciples were feeling behind locked doors inform our feelings during this period of lockdown? What can we expect Jesus to do for us in our times of fear? 2. Read Genesis 2:7, Ezekiel 37:9-10 and John 20:22. What do these passages have in common? What does that mean for us? 3. Google the songs Spirit Wi...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read John 20:1-7 and Matthew 28:1-10. 1. How has the empty building due to the Covid-19 pandemic impacted your understanding of the empty tomb? How might it affect the way you live out your faith when the pandemic is over? 2. Pastor Mick quoted 1 Peter 1:3 several times – “Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope thro...

Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead! It is the most awesome news ever announced. After his resurrection, he stayed around to have breakfast with his most faithful followers. It is through his encounter with them, that we find encouragement and yes, challenges. Read John 21:1-25 Jesus had conquered death, risen from the grave and now he's inviting his disciples to "Come and have breakfast....

Brief Introduction: Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it." These are very strong words spoken by Jesus. How do they make you feel? Scripture & Questions: Read Matthew 16:21-28 Why do you think Jesus reacted so strongly to...

All of us carry loads that are often of our own doing. Lent is a great time to look at the loads we carry and discern what needs to be repacked and what needs to be tossed away. Scripture & Questions: Read Matthew 19:16-30 Why do you think Jesus started this conversation with keeping the commandments? Does this story make you uncomfortable in any way? If so, how? What does it mean for us? What do...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: We are continuing our Lenten church-wide sermon series, “No Wonder They Crucified Him.” Last week we talked about the “circle of grace,” and the measure we use to judge other people will be used in judging us. Was that an eye-opening message? Did it make you think/re-think some areas of your life. If so, then you are using the season of Lent effect...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: We’re continuing our Lenten church-wide sermon series, “No Wonder They Crucified Him.” Last week we shared that it was time to “Get off the Fence.” How is that working for you? What changes have you made in your daily life that allowed you to be “all in” for God? Share with your group. 1. This morning we are digging a little deeper into what God’s...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This week we begin the season of Lent: a time of reflection, a time of preparation, a time to confront our own humanness. Over the next six weeks we’ll have the opportunity to truly embrace our relationship with Jesus Christ as we make our way on a journey toward Easter. This morning we begin our sermon series: “No Wonder They Crucified Him.” 1. Wh...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This morning we are concluding our sermon series on Game Changers. Over the past six weeks we have shared very strong promises from God…Biblical promises based on the Word of God. It is our hope and prayer that you will remember these promises and utilize them in your everyday life. This morning our final promise from God is “Hope.” This always rem...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: As we continue our sermon series on “Game Changers,” this morning we are looking at the promise of “Stability.” Our main Scripture text is taken from Matthew 7:24-27. This story is one of Jesus’ last teachings from the Sermon on the Mount and shares the importance of the foundation you build your life on. What have you chosen to build your life on?...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This morning we welcomed Robenson Lucceus, a missionary from Haiti and a representative of Grace Children’s Hospital. We shared with Robenson about our sermon series “Game Changers” and asked if he would like to share a sermon on “Strength.” Robenson seemed excited to share. Enjoy the sermon. 1. What are one or two thoughts from the message you bel...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This morning we’re continuing our sermon series titled “Game Changers.” We’ve been encouraging you to cling to the Scripture texts (the promises from God) given each week. What does “cling to the Scripture” mean? It means to memorize, to post, to keep close in your heart and mind, the Word of God. Take a moment and remember the promises of God from...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This morning we’re continuing our sermon series titled “Game Changers.” This week we’ll be sharing about the promises of God that deal with “Humility.” Are you clinging to the Scripture texts given each week? Do you recall the Scripture text that offered you the Promise of God from Week 1 and 2? If so, good for you for clinging to the Word of God t...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This morning we’re continuing our church-wide sermon series “Game Changers.” Our goal throughout this series is to search God’s Word and locate the promises that will provide “game changing” effects to help us live our lives according to God’s way. This morning we’ll be looking at the promise of “Salvation.” 1. What is one thought from the message...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This morning we are beginning our church-wide sermon series “Game Changers.” Over the next seven weeks we will tackle a variety of “real life” topics that often cause us problems when we follow them according to our own way. Our goal throughout this series is to search God’s Word and locate the promises that will provide “game changing” effects to...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read Matthew 2:1-12. 1. Today is Epiphany Sunday. We often think of “epiphany” to describe an “aha” moment in life. Pastor Mick defined Epiphany in today’s sense to mean “manifestation of God.” The Magi’s epiphany was seeing the manifestation of God in the Christ Child. How was this an “aha” moment for them? What “aha” moments have you had by encou...