Veritas Columbus Sermons

We Are Rich Towards God 22.01.2017 ↓

– What does it mean to be rich toward God? – The riches of Christ are all a part of our identity now in Jesus. Does your generosity come from an understanding of these true riches we have access to and a desire to put those on display? What else motivates your generosity (or lack thereof)? – Generosity is something that we should do from joy (2 Corinthians 9:7), but it also requires significant in...

God’s Richness Towards Us 15.01.2017 ↓

1- Why do you think the bible addresses money and possessions so often? How would you define biblical generosity compared to our culture's "pay it forward" mentality? 2- What drives your giving? What false hopes do you have about money? What do you think it will provide? How do you see that played out in your life? 3- Think of a time when your generosity towards someone was given with "strings att...

What Will You Do with God's King? 01.01.2017 ↓

1. At this point in Matthew's Gospel, Christmas is over. The King has been born into this world, and now it is time for the world to respond. What sort of response(s) would you expect from the world upon his arrival? When you read the rest of Matthew's Gospel (and/or look around you today), how do you see the world responding? How does this relate to what you believe he deserves in response? 2. Jo...

Jesus, the Immanuel 18.12.2016 ↓

1. Joe talked about how absurd it would have sounded to the Jews that the Jesus they saw live and die, was the promised Immanuel from the prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7. They were looking for a Powerful Ruler, a Leader, a King to rescue them and bring peace. What do you picture when you hear Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace? How do you want Jesus to be someone different than He is? What...

Embracing A Shameful Past 11.12.2016 ↓

- What does Jesus' genealogy tell us about God's people? - Pastor Nick pointed out that while we don't see any apologies from Matthew about those in Jesus' genealogy that could be seen as shameful, we all find ourselves looking down on people or groups. Who do you look down on? People of a certain race/ethnicity? Gender? Age? Geographic region? Political persuasion? - Jesus' family was dysfunction...

A History of Sin and A Heritage of Grace 11.12.2016 ↓

1. What does God reveal about Himself through this genealogy? 2. What does it say that Jesus chose to be born through this family line and what does it say about His love for you? 3. How did God show His grace, faithfulness, and pursuit through the lives of those in the genealogy? 4. How has God shown His grace, faithfulness, and pursuit in your life and through your family? 5. What does it mean n...