Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 8:12-20), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [12] Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” The big reference here is to the… Read more »
Going Deeper… (Psalm 51)
Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Psalm 51), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [1-2] What is forgiveness? On what basis does David plead God’s forgiveness? To what does he appeal? On what basis do we as Christians plead God’s forgiveness? Compare and contrast the Christian’s prayer for… Read more »
Going Deeper… (Romans 7:24 – 8:1, 31-39)
Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (Romans 7:24 – 8:1, 31-39), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [7:24] What does Paul mean when he exclaims, “Wretched man that I am”? How is this Christian kind of self-understanding at odds with the self-talk promoted in our culture? Where did… Read more »
Sermon Notes • June 4, 2017
The sermon on Romans 7:24 – 8:1, 31-39 (“There Is No Condemnation in Christ”) was recorded at very low volume. In case you’re having trouble hearing it, here are the notes (PDF).
Men’s Breakfast: “The Holy Catholic Church”
Join us at the Costa home at 7:30am Sat., June 3 for our monthly men’s breakfast as we discuss a portion of the Apostles’ Creed. Click here to read some thoughts to kickstart our conversation. Invite a friend! RSVP to Eric.
Going Deeper… (1 John 1:5-10)
Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (1 John 1:5-10), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [6, 8, 10] Apparently it’s possible to deceive ourselves into thinking we have a relationship with God when really we don’t. How does that make you feel? Are there places in your… Read more »
Going Deeper… (2 Samuel 1:17-27)
Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (2 Samuel 1:17-27), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [18] Here, and in the Psalms, David teaches God’s people to sing about life. Singing our laments is something more, something deeper than just recounting bad things that happened. Why is… Read more »
Going Deeper… (John 7:40-52)
Here are some questions based on last Sunday’s sermon text (John 7:40-52), in case they’re helpful to you for personal growth or group discussion… [40-41] Israel awaited a “Prophet” like Moses (Deut. 18:15-18), and a “Messiah/Christ” or “Anointed One” (a Priest or King). Why? What is so important about a Prophet/Priest/King? How is Jesus really the Prophet/Priest/King… Read more »