Sermon Discussion GuideSermon Title: What Child is This? Date: December 15, 2024: Third Sunday of Advent: JoyScripture: Luke 2:25-38Understanding the Message: Has a ‘God’ standard for behaviour (10Commandments, Great Commandment) He sees and knows all He sees and knows allHe knows if you have been good or bad He knows if you have been good or badHe rewards good behaviour He rewards…
Pray – Think – Act Sermon Discussion GuideSermon Title: Anxious Age Date: December 2, 2024: First Sunday of Advent: PeaceScripture: Philippians 4:6-9/Mathew 6:25-34Understanding Anxiety/Worry: Pastor Matt reminded us that ‘worries are a reminder to pray.’ How is this truth helpful? Going deeper. When understanding the meaning of a text one of the most…
Sermon Discussion Guide Sermon Title: Good Grief! Date: December 1, 2024: First Sunday of Advent: Hope Scripture: Job 3:1-12 Understanding Grief: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Have you experienced grief (or presently experiencing grief)? Explain_______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ How does understanding Job and God’s response to Job help you in your grief? Explain: _______ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ How does knowing…
We are not forsaken by God
2 Kings 21-23
1. God always wants us to pray 2. God acts according to his promises 3. God sees our tears 4. God acts for his glory 5. God’s power is unlimited
It is right to trust God because… 1. His Word is true 2. If we don’t, we call him unfaithful 3. Those who don’t will be humbled 4. He alone is the living God 5. It brings glory to his name
Why was Israel exiled from the land of promise? 1. Israel violated God’s covenant by worshiping false gods 2. God’s mysterious purpose in bringing the gospel to the gentiles
How to worship rightly… 1. Worship with the church 2. Worship in your home 3. Worship with your whole life