theCHURCH Sermon Podcast

Point: When I am centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ I live from the inside out for His glory regardless of the circumstances. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Questions: 1. Read verses 7-12. How does believing and trusting in the gospel of Jesus Christ make our lives look different?   2. Read verses 13-15. How should having the gospel centered in our hearts lead us to share the gospel with othe...

Point: If the central point, or the most powerful influence of your life is the redemption of Jesus Christ, then every aspect of your life will bear fruit for Him and will be honored because of Him. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 1. What do you think it means that “Christ…is your life”? Explain.   2. What are some things that tend to motivate and lead you other than Christ? Explain. 3. Where or what...

Point: Bring The Mountain Top With You 1. Read verses 2-6. Have you ever had an unforgettable “mountain-top” faith experience? Tell us about that experience.  What was so impactful about that experience?  How did it change your life? 2. Why do you think we always try to get back to (or stay in) those types of experiences, rather than bringing those experiences with us into everyday life?  Comfort:...

Point: Your Life reveals your worship - who or what are you worshipping? Scripture: John 4:7-26 Questions: 1. Read verses 7-15. What do you think Jesus is talking about when He speaks of “living water”? 2. Read verses 16-18. Why do you think Jesus asks the women to bring Him her husband?   3. What do you need to bring to Jesus in order to truly worship Him alone? 4. Read verses 19-26. What does it...

Point: Discipleship should be able to honestly say, walk with me as I walk with Him, Imitate me as I imitate Him and so be an imitator of Him and not me… Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; John 15:16-17 Questions: 1. Read John 15:16-17. What do you think Jesus means by, “go and bear fruit”? 2. What would it look like for the disciples you invest in to “abide” in Christ? Explain.   3. How and where are y...

Point: Cross Generational Discipleship Happens When It’s Anchored In Community. Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13; Matthew 26:20,26-29; Psalm 23 Questions: 1. Have two group members read Matthew 9:10-13 and Matthew 26:20,26-29. Why do you think God chooses to form His people around tables in Community? 2. What would it look like for the church to invite the next generation to the table? What do you think...

“Uncommon” Message 5-16-21 by Pastor Ernie Jaurique

Point: Encouraging and preparing one another for the work of being a disciple even at work. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 1. Read verse 1 again. Why does it seem that the workplace is one of the hardest places to live out our faith? 2. Read verses 2-4. What does it look like for you to live out your faith (identity and purpose) in the workplace, practically? Give examples. 3. How old does someone...

Point: The best way to share faith is by making relationships meaningful. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Questions: 1. How can you know if a relationship is meaningful or not? Explain. 2. Why do you think it’s so difficult to build lasting, meaningful relationships? 3. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 again. What makes a meaningful relationship happen? 4. What would it look like for you to build mea...

Point: Christ followers who continue to follow Christ usually have people in their lives to help them follow Christ

Life inside: Can’t give what you don’t have. Point: Finding Jesus easy to identify with is much different than finding your identity in Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40 Questions:  1. How is intimacy pursued in any relationship? Explain. 2. What does it look like for someone to have an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ? 3. What is wrong with identifying WITH Jesus rather than finding your...

Point: We must live the life we hope to give. We can’t expect the church to carry on if we refuse to pass it on. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-13 Questions: 1. Read verses 1-3. Why do you think that personal worship is a prerequisite for making disciples in every generation? 2. Read verses 4-9. How can we (the church) help each generation follow Jesus in a way that connects with the world they live in? 3...

Easter Service 4-4-21 by Pastor Ernie Jaurique

"Not Ashamed" Message 3-28-21 by Pastor Ernie Jaurique

Point: Jesus sets us apart in this life to live a life that looks like His life, a different life that makes a difference in life. Scripture: Luke 4:17-21; John 20:21-22; Acts 1:8 Questions:  1. What is the purpose of pursuing holiness? What do you think we have been “set apart” for? 2. Read John 20:21-22. What do you think it means to be “sent” as Jesus was sent? 3. What are some practical ways y...

Point: The pursuit of holiness begins with the grace of God, is lived by the Spirit, and results in a life that is changed Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16; Romans 8:5-6,9-11; Galatians 5:15-25 Questions:  1. Read 1 Peter 1:13-16. Why do you think that living a holy life by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit requires us to stand in God’s grace first? 2. Read Romans 8:5-6.9-11. What do you think i...

Point: A life changed by Jesus Christ on the inside that makes a difference in life on the outside. Scripture: Acts 2:37-39; Matthew 5:14-16; Leviticus 20:22-26 1. What is holiness? How would you define it? 2. What does it look like to be holy rather than just do holy things? 3. What is repentance? How is repentance the beginning of holiness? 4. What needs to change in your life so that you can be...

Point: When pleasure is your king, Christianity is nothing more than a feeling. Scripture: James 4:1-10; Ecclesiastes 2:1-11  1. In your life, what pleasures do you turn to for comfort? 2. Read James 4:1-5. What happens when something or someone gets in the way of your pleasure?  3. Read James 4:5-10. How can you personally replace worship of pleasure with the worship of Christ? 4. How can we righ...

Point: When power is your king, Christianity is only a tool to be leveraged. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; 1 John 2:15-17  1. What are some subtle ways people try to exercise their “power” over others? 2. How has the desire for power become a king (Idol) in your life? Explain. (Get personal with this question. Don’t just talk about what it might look like in someone else’s life. What does this look l...

Point: Point: When pride is your king, at its best, Christianity is only an accessory. Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17 Questions: 1. What is pride? How would you define it? 2. Why do you think pride is at the center of idolatry? Explain. 3. Why is it so hard to put God above ourselves? Explain. 4. In what ways do you struggle with pride? How can you put Christ first instead? 5. What is God teaching you...

Point: If the whole gospel isn’t transforming your life, you are asleep. It’s time to wake up! Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 5:6-11; Genesis 1; Matthew 21 Questions: 1. Why do you think the return of Christ is so important to the gospel? Explain. 2. In what ways does the promise of eternity offer us hope and purpose? How does it move us to action? 3. In what ways are we guilty of sleeping an...

Point: We can’t grasp how good the good news is until we know how bad we need it. Scripture: Luke 24:1-9 Questions: 1. Why do you think Jesus had to die for our salvation? Explain. 2. Why do you think it can be hard to trust that Jesus’ sacrifice is enough? 3. How can you be assured that what you believe about Jesus is true? 4. What are some of YOUR apprehensions about sharing the gospel with othe...

Point: We can’t grasp how good the good news is until we know how bad we need it. Scripture: Genesis 3 Questions: 1. What do you think the intent was behind Eve’s sin? What did she want that she didn’t have? 2. Read verses 14-24 again. What were the consequences of Adam and Eve’s rebellion against God? 3. What is the gospel promise God makes in verse 15? Explain. 4. Why do you think the story of t...

Point: Inspiration that doesn’t lead to transformation just becomes more information. Jesus taught for a response… He taught for life change… He didn’t come to just transfer information… but to challenge transformation… Scripture: Acts 17:1-9; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 Questions: 1. Read Acts 17:1-9. How does the gospel “turn the world upside down”? 2. Are you trying to turn the world rightside up whil...

Point: Stay humble. Stay engaged. Stay close. Scripture: 1 Peter 5-11 Questions: 1. Why do you think humility within the church is so important? Explain. 2. How do we humble ourselves? What do you think that looks like practically? 3. Read verses 8 and 9 again. What does it look like for us to engage in “spiritual warfare”? Explain your answer. 4. How can we know that God is restoring, confirming,...