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Psalm 51:13-19

Psalm 51

Psalm 51:1-6

Luke 18:18-27, 19:1-10

Gradnight by Citizens Youth

Revelation 3:7-13

Revelation 3:1-6

Revelation 2:18-29 1. What was the church of Thyatira doing well? What were they not doing well? What were they warned against? 2. What are the two tactics Satan uses to destroy? Which one was the church of Thyatira facing? 3. What is your reaction when you hear that God sees all of you? 4. Who is Jezebel? What was her tactic in the church? How are those tactics still alive today? 5. How do we liv...

Overcome V: What's With the Wishy Washy? by Citizens Youth

Revelation 1:8-11 1. What was the church of Smyrna like? What were the experiencing? 2. What did Jesus reveal about himself to the church? How does Jesus bring comfort and confidence to the church? 3. What does Jesus call the church to be like in spite of their tribulation? 4. What makes Christians fearless? 5. This week, pray for the persecuted church and Christians throughout the world.

Revelation 2:1-7 1. What is the first thing that people think of when they hear your name? 2. Have you ever been told the truth about yourself? 3. What was the Church of Ephesus doing well? Are you able to tell the difference between truth and error? 4. What did Jesus correct the Church of Ephesus about? What had they forgotten? 5. Are you more interested in being right or loving people? Which are...

Revelation 1:4-20 1. What is the picture of the future that John reveals? How did this bring hope to Christians then and how does it bring hope to Christians now? 2. What is the picture of Jesus in the passage? Describe each part. What does it reveal about who Jesus is? 3. How does this picture of the future impact our day-to-day lives? 4. What does it mean for you that the One who wins is with us...

Overcome I: This Is War

Matthew 15:21-28 1. Why was it so weird for the woman to be talking to Jesus? 2. What was weird or frustrating about Jesus' response? What does his response mean? 3. Why was the woman's response an act of great faith? 4. What is the definition of faith in this passage? 5. What is a small simple bit of faith that you need this week? 6. How is Jesus sufficient for your need?

Romans 8:31-39 1. What were the accusations coming against the roman church? 2. How could Paul's claim that nothing could be against them? 3. What sits in the persecution chair for you? How are those things silenced in Romans 8? 4. What caused the Roman church to worry that they could be separated from the love of God? What was Paul's response to them? 5. What makes you feel separated from God? 6....

Text: Philemon 1:17-25 1. How does Onesimus's resume compare to Paul's? What does the resume of your life look like when you take inventory? 2. How does Paul's appeal to Philemon directly reflect the truths of the Gospel? 3. Why does Paul ask Philemon to "prepare a guest room" for him? What is his reason for following up with Philemon? 4. Why is accountability important? Who in your life holds you...

Philemon 1:8-16 1. What is Paul's appeal to Philemon? How does Paul instruct Philemon to approach Onesimus? 2. How does this inform your conflicts? How do you deal with drama? 3. What did Onesimus learn about God's sovereignty? Have you ever tried to run from God? 4. Is there a "Mess" you're facing in your life right now? How could God's sovereignty be working through that mess right now?

Philemon 1-7 1. Who were the two people introduced in this sermon? What are they like? What was the conflict between them? What happened to Onesimus? 2. What are the evidences of the work of the gospel? 3. How has your identity changed? 4. How has God changed the way you love others? 5. Is your faith alive just when it is convenient, or is it marked by faithfulness? 6. What gifts has God given you...

Ethos V: The Longing of Belonging by Citizens Youth

Matthew 9:9-13 1. What were the four groups of people? What did each group say? What was their motivation? 2. Why was it so shocking for Matthew to sit at the table of Jesus? Why were the pharisees mad at this? 3. How did Matthew’s choose to follow Jesus impact his friends? 4. Who is your circle of influence? Who is Jesus reaching through you?

Citizens: God of Comfort What did Matt mean when he talked about "microwave comfort"? What are some things that you find comfort in when things are hard? How long does that comfort usually last? What is the kind of comfort that Jesus offers? How does that impact your current situation? What is a situation where you can pray for God's comfort in your life or for someone you know?

Ephesians 4:11-16 January 17, 2018 Main Idea: In Christ We Give and Grow 1. What does a healthy "Body of Christ" look like? 2. What are the parts of the body? What do they look like? 3. What do you have to give? What is your "Work of Ministry"? Are you doing your ministry? 4. In what ways does the body grow?

Proverbs 1:20-33 January 10, 2018 Main Idea: To ignore Wisdom is to invite Destruction. 1. What does “the call of wisdom” sound like? Where can you find it? 2. What is your posture towards wisdom? Are you “palm up” or “palm out”? How can we correct our posture to allow wisdom in? 3. What is the meaning of the phrase “to ignore wisdom is to invite destruction”? 4. Do you agree with it? What are som...

2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 3, 2018 Main Idea: The Lord has given the Word of God to prepare the Children of God. 1. What does it mean that Scripture is 'breathed out by God?' 2. What does 2 Timothy say that the Bible is? Why does the Bible have value? 3. How does the Bible make a Christian complete? How is it God's gift to us? 4. How do you treat the Bible? What is your view of Scripture? What is y...

Psalm 132 December 13, 2017 Main Idea: The King has come, so come to the King.