Philippians 1:1-3 Sermon Discussion Questions
When our joy becomes enslaved or dependent upon anything other than Jesus we will live in disappointment instead of contentment. How have you experienced this in your life? What or who have you found yourself enslaved to and thus thoroughly disappointed? How has this time in quarantine exposed this in your life? When I see my identity as a slave or servant of Jesus first and foremost my joy is dependent upon him and not my circumstances? How have you found joy in serving Jesus in very difficult circumstances? Who in your life has been an example of joy [...]
1 Samuel 31 Sermon Discussion Questions
How are you committing spiritual suicide by telling your own story according to your own wisdom and desires? How will you remind yourself of the story God is telling in human history as revealed in His word? How can you be more committed to telling others His story? What things other than Jesus have you made “King” in your life? How has God shaken your security and joy in these things by taking them away or proving how fragile they may be? What ways has this proven difficult for you? What ways have you grown through this? How [...]
Resurrection Letters Vol. 1 Devotion: He Holds All Things Together
https://youtu.be/EIe0jOhopyI Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 Easter Devotion: Eric Turner The words from Andrew Peterson’s song All Things Together come from Colossians 1:15-20. The point of this incredible passage of Scripture is that there is nothing and no one in all of creation greater than Jesus Christ. There is no one greater or more important than Jesus. He is the exact visible representation of the invisible God. Since all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell in him, Jesus doesn’t merely show us what God is like, Jesus shows us who God is. Jesus is the firstborn of all [...]
Resurrection Letters Vol. 1 Devotion: Maybe Next Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI3eMCzOfFA Scripture: Revelation 21 Devotional: Austin Padgett It would be easy to take this title completely out of context, considering recent events in our world. “Oh well, maybe things will be better next year.” or “Maybe I will be able to buy that house next year.”, “Maybe I will get to take that vacation next year.” Because these were some of the first things that came to my mind after reading the title. But after you have listened to the song, you will quickly see that is not what Andrew Peterson is talking about. “I made my way [...]
Resurrection Letters Vol 1. Devotional: I’ve Seen Too Much
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIeFirvD7-I Devotion: Jordan Whitehead Scripture: Luke 24:39-46 Andrew Peterson’s song “I’ve Seen Too Much” is a reflection on the disciples personal encounter with the resurrected Christ. In Luke 24:36-49 Jesus appears to his disciples after being crucified, yet standing on his own two feet. Shoulders squared. Looking them all in the eyes. And in a time of crisis and fear Jesus speaks words of truth and encouragement. “Peace to you.” (Luke 24:36) The disciples are stunned. With rapid blinks and rubbing of their eyes the reality of resurrection power overwhelms them. They can hardly believe what they are [...]