Grand Lake Church

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: 1. This morning we complete our sermon series that has allowed us to recognize through the character George Bailey...that this is indeed “A Wonderful Life.” What is your take-away or take-aways from this sermon series? Will it help you make this Christmas season more hopeful? Peaceful? Joyful? Loving? Share your thoughts. 2. At this time of the yea...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: 1. This morning we’re continuing our church-wide sermon series, “It’s A Wonderful Life” as we look at the incredible “Joy” God blesses us with. When has God blessed you with joy? 2. How do you define authentic joy? How is it different than happiness? 3. Share a time when you were joyful, even though you weren’t all that happy? 4. What are specific...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: 1. This morning we are continuing our church-wide sermon series, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” As wonderful as Christmas is...sometimes it is difficult to find peace due to the busyness of the season. Thankfully we have a “Prince of Peace” to walk alongside us. How would you describe the “Prince of Peace”? Is the “Prince of Peace” in your life? If so, s...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: This morning we begin our advent sermon series based on the movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Over the next 4 weeks we’ll observe together how hope, peace, joy, and love truly are a “wonderful” way to live our lives... especially when we allow Jesus Christ to be the source of each of these in our lives. 1. This week we begin the Advent season thinkin...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read Colossians 1:15-20. 1. What does it mean when we describe Jesus as the One who was and is and is to come? 2. How is Jesus “the image of the invisible God” as described in verse 15. 3. As “the firstborn over all creation,” Jesus is both the means and the goal of creation. What does that mean to you? 4. Pastor Mick used the example of a tapestry...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15. 1. Pastor Mick told us that this passage is about Paul taking up a special offering, “The Collection,” for the Jerusalem church. Why was Paul taking up this offering? 2. Why did Pastor Mick say this offering was very Wesleyan? (Hint: connectionalism) 3. What is the difference between the “tithe” and “offerings”? 4. Pasto...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: 1. Read Malachi 3:6-11. How does this passage speak to you? Or does it? Should it? Discuss your thoughts with others. 2. What does it mean to you that God is unchanging and quick to extend mercy? What does God want you to do? (v. 7) 3. God says, “You are under a curse...your whole nation...because you are robbing me.” How do you interpret this stat...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: Read Hebrews 12: 1-3. 1. Who are the “great cloud of witnesses” the author refers to and why are they important? 2. What are the things that hinder and entangle you in your faith journey? How can you break free from these things? 3. Why is it important to “fix your eyes on Jesus” and how can that help you in everyday life? 4. The writer of Hebrews...

Scripture and questions for study and reflection: 1. Read 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18. How would you summarize this text? 2. Imagine yourself as a shy or timid believer. What part of this passage might be most convicting to you? Imagine yourself as a bold and confident believer. What part of this passage might be most convicting to you? 3. Paul compares his Christian life to a fight and a race. What s...