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SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Mary celebrates Gabriel’s message with a road trip (Luke 1:39-40). 2: Elizabeth celebrates Jesus with a poem (Luke 1:41-45). 3: Mary celebrates what God has done and who He is (Luke 1:46-56).   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How can your soul magnify the Lord? What would it actually look like for you to have a posture like Mary? Answer with practical examples! What tangible things do you...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Gabriel announces John’s birth, Zechariah responds (Luke 1:5-25). 2: Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth, Mary responds (Luke 1:26-38). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you ever feel that God owes you? When are you most tempted to doubt His Word? How does Zechariah’s example warn or encourage you? What about Mary’s response is most interesting to you? How are you impacted by her example? How...

SERMON OUTLINE: Call to Continued Obedience. The Things We Do. The Heart We Have. The One Who Gives. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are the things that keep you from being obedient in Christ, and how can you step into further obedience? How can you submit to the work of God in you to sustain the works He has for you?

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Ezra is confronted with the problem (Ezra 9:1-2). 2: Ezra laments and leads in prayer and confession (Ezra 9:3-15).   3: The people respond and a tragic plan is set in motion (Ezra 10:1-44). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: It is extremely rare to experience lament over sin and repentance as intense as Ezra’s. Why is that? What does that say about Ezra’s view of sin compared with ours? How...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Ezra is positioned as God’s Reformer (Ezra 7:1-10). 2: Behind the actions of the king is the hand of God (Ezra 7:11-28). 3: Rebuilding God’s people is always a group project (Ezra 8:1-36). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why is Ezra’s order of first study of the Bible, then personal action, and lastly teaching others important? What happens if we mix up that order? How are you doing with...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The work we are called to will bring opposition (Ezra 5:1-4). 2: Our work should continue because God is sovereign (Ezra 5:5-17). 3: God’s sovereignty means we will sometimes see surprising results (Ezra 6:1-12). 4: Those surprising results should fuel our joy (Ezra 6:13-22).  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Has there ever been a time you felt you were working for God but didn’t see the r...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1. The Unity of God. 2-5. Our Call to Unity and Humility. 6-8. Christ's Strength in Unity and Humility. 9-11. Christ’s Exaltation. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How do you need to repent of a lack of unity and humility? In what ways have you seen and in what ways do you want to see Christ exalted more in your life?

SERMON OUTLINE: The Question:  If God calls someone to something, shouldn't that thing go smoothly?  1.  The Presence of Trouble is not the Absence of God. 2.  God is doing a Work In Us as well as Through Us.  3.  Things that don't go away when God calls us to something.  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Is there a time in your life where God has called you to a new ministry, family decision, job,...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Worship is always the first step (Ezra 3:1-5). 2: Worship is sometimes work (Ezra 3:6-9).   3: Worship always needs the right foundation (Ezra 3:10-13).  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Which part of the definition of worship we used today (The regular, corporate gathering where we run towards God remembering our salvation) are you most in need of hearing? Why?  Why does worship sometimes...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Your story matters (Ezra 2:1). 2: Your name matters (Ezra 2:2a). 3: Your household matters (Ezra 2:2b-20).  4: Your place matters (Ezra 2:21-35).  5: Your role matters (Ezra 2:36-58).  6: Your purity matters (Ezra 2:59-63).  7: Your belonging matters (Ezra 2:64-67).  8: Your sacrifice matters (Ezra 2:68-70). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does our world say it takes to have a life t...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The historical context of Ezra-Nehemiah. 2: God stirs the heart of King Cyrus (Ezra 1:1-4). 3: God stirs the hearts of His people (Ezra 1:5-11). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When your loves become dis-ordered, what is it that typically takes the place of God as your primary love? If God really is sovereign and faithful, as Ezra says He is, how does that impact your day to day living? I...

SERMON OUTLINE: Philippians 1:12-18a (Living for the Gospel Advanced). Philippians 1:18b-26 (Living for Christ in Life or Death). Philippians 1:27-30 (Living Worthy of Christ Through Suffering). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What in your life makes you say, "Now this is living?" How has God's word changed your thinking? What does it look like to suffer for Christ? And why do we try and avoi...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: How our Discipleship Collectives help us grow (Col. 1:28). 2: A model for how to wisely disciple others (1 Thes. 5:14). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you have any examples from your life when God used a “spiritual director” to admonish/encourage/help you? How did you grow because of that?  How has your past experience with Discipleship Collectives modeled this kind of intentional mat...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The challenge of forgiveness (Mt. 18:21-22). 2: A parable about forgiveness (Mt. 18:23-34). 3: The implications of forgiveness (Mt. 18:35). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In your own words, why is forgiveness so difficult?  Can you think of a time you experienced true forgiveness from another person? What did that feel like?  What is Jesus calling you to do with this topic of forgiveness...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The presence of other believers (Rom. 1:11a). 2: The of giving of oneself to other believers (Rom. 1:11b). 3: The mutually encouraging role of fellow believers (Rom. 1:12). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Think of a time where you felt isolated from the encouraging relationships described here. What was the hardest part?  Describe some times God has used His people to encourage you. What...

SERMON OUTLINE: ● The tongue is the fruit of our words (James 3:1-8) ○ Words are influential (v.1) ○ Words are powerful (v. 3-4) ○ Words are destructive (v.5-6) Words are untamable (v.7-8) ● The heart is the root of our words. (James 3:9-12) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: If your words reveal the condition of your heart, what are some areas in your life where the Lord is leading you to repent of? Anger in...

SERMON OUTLINE: Bible Passages on Peacemaking: 3 Difficulties in Peacemaking: DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does being Irenic mean to you?  How have you been able to practice this at home/work/school?    Have you noticed yourself score-keeping with others or operating out of past wounds or pain?  What does the Gospel say to that?  Is there a scenario this week where you need to make peace?  Pray for...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Friendship: Why we need it. 2: Friendship: What it isn’t. 3: Friendship: What it is. 4: Friendship: Who it is ultimately about. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What, in your experience, makes friendship difficult? What have been some key characteristics of godly friendships you have experienced? How do you need to mature in order to become a better friend? How does Jesus demonstrate that...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The invitation of Christian Fellowship (Acts 2:42-47). 2: The need for endurance within Christian Fellowship (Ephesians 4:1-16). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In light of all the Scripture we read this morning, how would you summarize the promise of fellowship/community? How would you describe the pain of fellowship/community? Where do you sense God calling you to endure in love? How is...

SERMON OUTLINE:  1: Love: Why it’s important and appealing.  2: Love: Why it’s difficult and elusive.  3: Love: Where it can be found and shared.  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: • What are some signs that you are around a person (or in a place) where you are loved?  • What specific ways will focusing on Jesus help you become more loving this upcoming week?  • What specific areas does our church need to gro...

SERMON OUTLINE:  1: Creating the space for all people to...  2: Encounter the person of Jesus through the transforming study of His Word.  3: Experience the love of Jesus through the love of His people.  4: Engage the work of Jesus through missional discipleship.  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:  • Where were you 10 years ago? What are some key markers in your life of God’s faithfulness over the last 10 yea...

SERMON OUTLINE:  1: God's Covenant with us (Hebrews 10:19-22)  2: Benefits of Gathering Together (Hebrews 10:22-25) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:  • What are some of the cultural pressures that push us away from Gathering on Sunday Mornings? How does gathering together help reorient us to God's work and purpose for our life?  • What is a blessing or benefit you've had in your life from regu...

SERMON OUTLINE:  1: A posture of humility, understanding the power of God (1 Peter 5:6-7).  2: A posture of holiness, understanding the plan of the devil (1 Peter 5:8-9).  3: A posture of hopefulness, understanding how the story ends (1 Peter 5:10-11).  4: The story continues... (1 Peter 5:12-14) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:  What themes or verses in 1 Peter stand out the most to you? How has God used th...

SERMON OUTLINE:  • 1: Why is leadership in the church important? (1 Peter 5:1)  • 2: What are the main functions of leadership in the church? (1 Peter 5:2a)  • 3: What should motivate leaders in the church? (1 Peter 5:2b-4)  • 4: How should the whole church respond to this? (1 Peter 5:5) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:  • Who has been a godly leader in your life? What made them inBluential to you personally...

Discussion Questions *This sermon was preached by Jay Dangers of New Hope Uganda.