James 1:5-12 Sermon Discussion Questions
When you suffer, do you ask for wisdom? How does understanding wisdom as Christlikeness change the way you ask for wisdom? How does this change the way you pray when you suffer? When your faith is tested in suffering, do you in turn put God to the test? Is there a current situation in your life where you are tempted to put God to the test? (God is good if __________. Instead of God is good because of the gospel) Is it possible to believe God is good when you suffer? Why? Do you struggle with the “pride of [...]
The Word Became Flesh: A Sermon Series on the Incarnation Matthew 1:18-25
What is the most outrageous thing you have read in the Bible? What truths or stories in the Bible do you think “the world” considers the most outrageous or unbelievable? Why do you embrace these things as truth? How would you compel others to do the same? What are you tempted to believe is your greatest problem in life? How does this determine where you put your hope? How does this determine who you look to as Savior? (Because I believe ________ is my biggest problem, I tend to trust __________ to rescue me.) But, of course, what mattered [...]
The Word Became Flesh: A Sermon Series on the Incarnation
At the incarnation, God’s reason for all things was revealed in Jesus, the word. When it comes to your purpose, YOUR WHY, are you tempted to begin with something or someone other than Jesus? How have you learned that life must begin and end with Jesus? Consider what it means that Jesus chose to live with us. How is God’s love in your life magnified when you consider Jesus has chosen to endure and die for your worst qualities and most sinful behavior not just to dwell us temporarily but to live with us forever? We fall short of God’s glory [...]
Nehemiah 11-12 Sermon Discussion Questions
God’s faithfulness is displayed in people. How have you seen this displayed in vivid ways throughout your life? In your church? How do you expect generations to come to look back and see God’s faithfulness in your life? What do you think your name mean to them? What would you pray it means for Christ's glory to those who see it in years to come? The sights, sounds, and experience of gathered praise in the city was a tangible display of God’s faithfulness. How do you experience this weekly in our church gathering? Be specific. What are some very [...]
Nehemiah 10 Sermon Discussion Questions
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word holiness? Why do we tend to think of holiness as a negative thing instead of something that is good for us? God’s faithfulness in Jesus proves He desires our good. Are there certain commandments in the Bible that cause you to doubt His goodness? If he really wanted my good He would not command ____________. Israel was to be distinct from the nations when it came to their homes and their worship. How should we be distinct from the world when it comes to our [...]
Nehemiah 9 Sermon Discussion Questions
How have you recently forgotten God’s goodness in your life? How has this caused you to sin against God? How have you recently rejected God’s goodness in your life by rejecting His word? What specific sin has this led to in your life? How have you exchanged God’s goodness for the slavery of sin? How have you allowed God’s good gifts in your life to be stolen by sin? Which of the following describes you when you are found guilty of sin; I tend to be apathetic about confessing your sin and pursuing forgiveness I tend to withdraw from God, [...]