Harbor Cov Podcast

Sermon from August 20, 2023. Sermon Series: The Jesus Way Sermon Title: Being Grounded Sermon Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Sermon Questions: In response to everything you have heard about the Jesus Way, what do you need to do? What do you believe that you haven’t really acted on yet? What in your life that shows that you are putting Jesus’ words into practice?

What type of fruit are you producing? Would the people you know say that you’re the real deal? What is one step you can take this week to follow Jesus more authentically?

What’s an area in your life where you realize you are just going with the flow? What’s an area in your life where you realize that you are consciously choosing to do what Jesus says? What’s the hardest thing for you about following Jesus?

How would you characterize the state of your relationship with God? What others do you need to do to differently this week? How might God be calling you into partnership with him?

How has judgment come up in your own life? Is it something received or given? How can you be full of care for someone different than you? What is one thing your small group can do to create a more welcoming and warm environment at Harbor Covenant Church?

Sermon From July 16, 2023 What worries do you struggle with the most? What feared loss is at the root of that worry? How can you be in the present with your heavenly father that cares for you?

Sermon text: Matthew 6:19-24 Sermon questions:  What do you treasure? Do you see yourself as a steward or an owner of your resources? How will you know when enough is enough?

In what ways is thinking of God as a Father, challenging or comforting to you? In what ways do you have trouble trusting God to provide what you need? How can you be a bringer of the kingdom into your spheres of influence?

How would playing to an "Audience of One" affect how you live your life? What role does impressing people play in your life? How are you becoming the type of person Jesus describes in this passage?

In what ways are you the kind of person Jesus is talking about? If people were to look at how you treat people, what would they learn about God? Who is a challenge for you to care about?

If people were to mention your name to others, what words would you hope they associate with you? How important is it to you reflect God’s faithfulness to others by being faithful to others yourself? What commitments do you have now that you need to re-evaluate?

What is more characteristic of your inner reality, love or lust? What is one step you could take this week to move away from lust? How does Jesus’ view of divorce change how you view marriage?

What is most likely to make you angry? What is one thing you could do that would be more constructive than anger? In what relationship do you need to seek reconciliation?

How is the identity God gives you different from the way you view yourself? What is one way you can bring some salt and light to your sphere of influence this week? If you were to point to one thing in your life as an example of how you’ve been changed by following Jesus, what would it be?

What will it take to make you happy? Which beatitude do you most identify with? Who in your heart of hearts do you believe is unblessable?

Who do you identify with more, Martha or Mary? What looks like the tyranny of the urgent in your life? What is one step you can take to help loving God be the priority of your life?

What is troubling your heart? What does it mean to you that Jesus will love you to the end? What is one thing you can do to get closer to Jesus?

How would you classify yourself: Admirer, Adherent, worshiper, follower/disciple? What is the cross that you are currently bearing? In what area are you looking for a loophole instead of doing what you know God wants?

Description: Jerry and Cathie Gates, long time Harbor Covenanters, share about their relief efforts in India despite being of the age where most people are retired and spending their time on vacations. They deeply care about others and are doing their best to bring relief and hope to people around the globe.

What “broken thing” is on your mind today? Where do you see evidence of God's restoration power? This Spring, where might God be inviting you to be part of his restoration plan?

How does the resurrection give you hope personally? What would you say the driving purpose in your life is? Who do you know who needs the hope that you have?

What is the most challenging aspect of the crucifixion for you? What is the hope that you find in the crucifixion? What is an area of your life where you need to experience the power of the cross

What are you tempted to glory in beside the cross? What is one area of your life that is different because you are a Jesus follower? What is something from your old life that, if you’re honest, you haven’t crucified?

What is one weakness that you can identify in your life? What is one small choice you can make this week to put you in step with the Spirit? What is an area of your life where you see the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

What changed for you when you first came to know Jesus? What is most likely to lure you back to the way you were before Jesus? What is one thing you can do this week to allow Christ to be formed in you?