Willow Park Church

We are in a constant battle between the darkness and the light. To find the light and live in the light, we must look to Christ - the light of the world. https://www.youtube.com/live/0nfVJShHI7o?feature=share&t=3025 Study Questions 1)  Phil talked about our culture’s interest in mystery tv shows and movies. He said that we watch these shows because we want to see justice come through at the en...

In our culture, Jesus is seen as a good teacher, a good man, and even someone who was enlightened. While these things are true Jesus is much more than just a good person - He is the light of the world, the redeemer of our brokenness, and God himself. Study Questions 1)  Phil talked about how the world views Jesus. Based on your observation of people in your workplace, family, or community, what do...

Jesus is risen! And he stands at the door of our hearts and knocks. Let him in, and experience his new and abundant life. 1)  Jesus is risen! What stood out to you the most this Easter from the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross, his death, and his resurrection? 2)  Peter and John ran to the tomb to see what had happened to it after the stone had been rolled away. John got there first, but he di...

Jesus Meets Our Needs, Not Our Expectations Luke 19:28-31 https://www.youtube.com/live/jTWcuL1iWCw?feature=share&t=2180 Often we place expectations on God that he “fails” to live up to, but that is because our expectations of Him are not accurate to who he is. Jesus comes not to meet our expectations of who he is and what we think we need, but to meet our real needs. STUDY QUESTIONS Anne Lapor...

The Funeral that became a Party John 11-1-46 Many of us live in the jungle of our pain, confusion, and grief … then we break through into a different perspective - a breakthrough moment Think of a situation where you were waiting for God to act, to intervene. Maybe there’s a situation where you thought it was too late for God to work. If you’re comfortable, share these situations with your small g...

Passage: John 9 https://www.youtube.com/live/Fdx7sKGdmWw?feature=share&t=3195 We all carry pain. Things that we’ve done, or things that have been done to us - they stick with us and leave their mark. Jesus wants to meet us in those areas of pain and, through a lifelong relationship, heal our souls. 1)  Phil said that, “The desire for God is central for our growth.” What do you think of this st...

John 6:16-21 / Matthew 14:22-33  When we’re in the middle of a storm, we can trust that Jesus will meet with us and be with us. He sees your life, he sees the storm, and he will be with you through it all.  General – Time allotment: 10-15 minutes for one or two of these questions.  ● Go around and share a highlight and a low light since you last met.  ● What stood out to you in...

In the midst of uncertainty and fear, Jesus tells us that he is enough for us, and that he can do more than we could ever imagine. Just bring him your little, and he will bring much out of it.  General – Time allotment: 10-15 minutes for one or two of these questions. ● Go around and share a highlight and a low light since you last met. ● What stood out to you in the sermon? ● What was one th...

Jesus wants to enter into our lives and change us. He wants us to take up our mat, whatever “our mat” is, and walk with him in his great love for us

Jesus doesn’t want us to follow him because of what he can do for us. He wants us to follow him because of who he is.

God’s Design and Desire for Worship We have been made to worship, and there is no one more worthy of our worship than God. Through His word, God teaches us how to worship and why we should worship.  1) Worship is giving worth and devotion to something through your actions, your words, your priorities and so, essentially your whole your life in many different shapes and forms. Scripture tells...

We often settle for a life filled with things that don’t satisfy, but Jesus offers us abundant life. Life and joy that is deep and lasting comes from him, and it’s available to all.  Text: John 2:1-12  1) The book of John is about life. John points out that Jesus is the one who created the world and life (John 1:3). He also writes his book so that we might believe in Jesus and have life...

In the second part of this sermon, we learn that persevering in your faith can strengthen someone else in their faith and help them cross the finish line. 1) Being selfless and others-centered is something that Jesus and the bible talk about regularly, but it’s difficult to put into practice. Why does Jesus prioritize loving others so much? What impact does helping and loving others have on you? 2...

Day 21: Let’s Get the Word Out Thank you for joining the journey with me for the past 21 days. I have appreciated hearing from you and enjoyed writing (and speaking) to you daily! I hope that the characters we visited and examples of answered prayer were an encouragement to you. My prayer for you is taken from Ephesians 1:17-19, “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Fa...

Day 20: Fragrant Offering As we draw near to the end of our 21 days, we'll focus today on an act of devotion and adoration. We know of God in a blazing but not consumed bush, who asked of Moses, “Do not come any closer....Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” We know of Jesus washing the disciple's worn, dusty feet and that Peter responded, “no, I will not pa...

Perseverance is a gift that the Lord wants to teach us in prayer, because in the fight against the enemy and our own sin, perseverance is power.  1) In his sermon, Phil said that, “Spiritual warfare is the whole of the Christian experience.” What is your response when you hear that statement? Would you agree or disagree? What does spiritual warfare look like for you in your life?  2) We...

Day 19: Freedom Song Today we will focus on Paul and Silas, who have been stripped, beaten and imprisoned for preaching and casting out a demon. Their feet were bound in stocks, and they were guarded by the jailer. Let’s read Acts 16 from verse 25. “About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly, there was such a viole...

Day 18: Knock, Knock Do we take these words of Jesus seriously? “For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” (Matthew 18:20) While personal prayer is essential, praying with others has to be integrated into our lives. Many see breakthroughs as they commit to corporate prayer. The call to corporate prayer is to us all, even us introverts, busy people, and those strugglin...

Day 17: Yes or No? Let's think about the evangelist Philip who was part of a successful ministry among the Samaritans and was confronted by the angel of the Lord in Acts 8:26. “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, 'Go south to the road – the desert road – that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.'” It was time for a new assignment! Philip got up and went and found himself being introduced to ONE...

Fear is something that grips all of us. But it is not the way of life that Jesus would have for us. With his help, we can move from fear to faith. Text: Mark 5:21-34 Study questions: 1) Fear is something that we have all experienced, and probably more so in the last couple of years than ever before. Where do you see or experience fear within our culture? What impact does fear have on you or the pe...

Day 16: Help My Unbelief Today we read of a confession of faith and a cry for help in Mark chapter 9. We read of a father, desperate and at his wit's end. While Jesus was on the Mount of Transfiguration with Peter, James and John, the man brought his son to the disciples for deliverance and healing, and the disciples could not help. You can imagine the chaos: frustrated disciples, now arguing, a d...

Day 15: Reach Out Jairus was a ruler in the synagogue of Capernaum and a well-known religious leader who came to Jesus, pleading with Him to come and lay His hands on his only daughter, who was near death. His desperation forced him to Jesus' feet in front of everyone. Luke 8:42 describes the scene, the crowds pressing in, and some describe a crushing. In the middle of this scene, we meet another...

Day 14: But How? Today we visit Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful couple, both “well advanced” in years. A custom took place every six months that priests were chosen by “lot” to burn incense in the temple. Because of the 24,000 priests, the odds were against them, until this moment recorded in Luke 1:15 where Zechariah would’ve picked a God-given straw for this moment in history. I love how God...

Day 13: Morning, Noon and Evening Today, we will think about Daniel, a man of God, person of prayer, prophet, dream interpreter and king's advisor in his spare time. Because of the Lord's favour upon him, King Darius put Daniel in charge of the kingdom. Such favour attracted jealousy, resulting in others conspiring to throw him to the lions. We know that Daniel was uncompromising in that He refuse...

Day 12: Wise Words Today, we will think about Solomon and his prayer recorded in 2 Chronicles 1:10, “Give me the wisdom and understanding to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?” King Solomon is synonymous with many characteristics; the one we will focus on today is wisdom. Feeling his own inadequacy and sensing his need for divine assistance, he went to Go...