Sermon Outline: The nature of Jesus (John 1:9). The natural response to Jesus (John 1:10-11). The unnatural grace of Jesus (John 1:12-13). Discussion Questions: Have you ever wondered if you would have chosen to follow Jesus if you lived in the 1st Century? What does this passage do to your opinion of yourself? Read verse 12,… Read more »
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Three Invitations This Christmas (John 1:6-8)
Sermon Outline: The temptation to see God as uninterested and uninvolved (John 1:6). The temptation to see ourselves as self-sufficient and capable (John 1:7). The temptation to see the world as chiefly about us and our story (John 1:8). Discussion Questions: How often do you honestly feel that God is involved in your life? What does… Read more »
Understanding the Distance Between God and Us (John 1:1-5)
Sermon Outline: We are the furthest thing from God… (John 1:1-3) …but God is no longer the furthest thing from us (John 1:4-5). Discussion Questions: What aspects of the Christmas season personally distract you from Jesus? What plans do you have to keep Jesus first in your heart this Christmas? Do you have an Advent devotional… Read more »
Advent Resources
As we approach the month of December we are excited to once again intentionally embrace the season of Advent as a church family! Advent (taken from the Latin for “arrival,” or “coming”) is the annual time in the church calendar where we look back to the first coming of Christ on Christmas and forward to the… Read more »
Paul’s Journey Ends, the Story Continues (Acts 28:11-31)
This is the 40th and final sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Paul (finally) arrives in Rome (Acts 28:11-14). God continually provides means of encouragement (28:15-16). Paul faithfully continues his mission (Acts 28:17-31). Helpful Quote: “Acts provides the foundations of the newborn church through which we hope that the church… Read more »
Faith Amidst the Storm (Acts 27:1-28:10)
This is the 39th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: The storms of life: Our best plans and most strenuous efforts (27:1-20). The sovereignty of God: His provision and salvation (27:21-44). The mission of God: Using the storms to bring salvation (28:1-10). Helpful Quote: “Pain insists upon being attended to…. Read more »
How To Be Faithful When Life Is Unfair (Acts 24:1-27)
This is the 37th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: An unfair trial with an unjust judge (24:1-9). The right confession in the midst of unfairness (24:10-21). Faithfulness amidst the unfair is an opportunity for mission (24:22-27). Discussion Questions: How do you typically respond when something feels unfair? How does… Read more »
Take Courage From Jesus (Acts 22:30-23:23)
This is the 36th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Take courage from the presence of Jesus (22:30-23:11). Take courage from the sovereignty of Jesus (23:12-24). Take courage from our citizenship with Jesus (23:25-35). Discussion Questions: Are you most tempted to doubt that Jesus is with you, that He is… Read more »
Paul’s Arrest, the Gospel’s Opportunity (Acts 21:27-22:29)
This is the 35th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Our identity in three words: People, Law, Place (21:27-40a). Your testimony is the Gospel’s opportunity (21:40b-22:21). Not every opportunity will be handled well (22:22-29). Discussion Questions: Who are the American church’s “gentiles” (Outsiders that we often fail to love)? How… Read more »
Ministry Amidst Difficulty (Acts 21:1-26)
This is the 34th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Ministry often brings with it difficulty (21:1-16). That difficulty can be big or seemingly small (21:17-26). Jesus already endured difficulty on our behalf (Heb. 12:2-3). Discussion Questions: As we have asked throughout our study of Acts, what ministry(s) has Jesus… Read more »
