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"Leading people to love and live for Jesus"

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SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. The gospel frees us to trust God. What is one area of your life where fear or a desire for control makes it difficult for you to trust God? What would it look like for you to actually trust him in that area? 2. The gospel also frees us to love others. Where do you find yourself choosing your own comfort, wants, or priorities over the needs of other people? What is…

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We Cannot Stop Speaking

SERMON REFLECITON QUESTIONS 1. Have you experienced opposition for being a Christian? What prompted that opposition? What was your response in the midst of it? 2. What are you most excited about to share with others? How can you cultivate a love and joy for Jesus that would lead you to that same excitement to share about him? 3. What are some areas of your life that you can point others to where…

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Look at Him!

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What are you most tempted to build your sense of belonging on besides the gospel? How does remembering what Jesus has done change the way you see yourself and other Christians? 2. The early church devoted themselves to God's Word, prayer, and the Lord's Supper as their love for God was growing. Which of those areas has been most neglected in your life recently, and…

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Christian Community

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What are you most tempted to build your sense of belonging on besides the gospel? How does remembering what Jesus has done change the way you see yourself and other Christians? 2. The early church devoted themselves to God's Word, prayer, and the Lord's Supper as their love for God was growing. Which of those areas has been most neglected in your life recently, and…

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The Promised Holy Spirit at Pentecost

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. The miraculous signs at Pentecost pointed people to the greater work God was doing through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Why is it important that our faith be rooted in the gospel rather than in extraordinary experiences? What helps you keep your focus on Christ? 2. Peter said that because of Jesus, every believer can know God intimately and proclaim Him faithfully…

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God Prepares His People

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1) What are some “fields” or inheritances that are tempting to chase after in our culture? How do the promises of God combat these temptations? 2) How does the promise of God’s inheritance change how we live and go about our lives? 3) What are some ways God has made it clear—for you personally, or believers generally—what his plans for us are? What does it look like to…

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To the End of the Earth

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. The gospel announces that Jesus is both the crucified Savior and the risen King. How does believing that our King willingly suffered and died for us change the way we view God, ourselves, and what it means to follow Him? 2. Every believer has been empowered by the Holy Spirit for a purpose. Where do you currently feel inadequate, fearful, or unprepared to share your…

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The Need for Continual Renewal

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Nehemiah 13 shows how quickly God's people drifted back into old patterns of sin. What is one area of your life where you are most tempted to drift spiritually, and what helps you stay faithful to Christ in that area? 2. At the root of sin is a failure to trust God. When you are tempted to disobey God, what fears, doubts, or desires are you usually trusting more…

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Renewed Worship

REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1) We see in this passage that there are physical and spiritual preparations that should happen as we prepare to worship God. What is one practical thing you could do this week to prepare yourself and your heart for corporate worship before Sunday? 2) In this story, the time of worship included many people using their gifts and serving in different ways. How has God gifted…

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Set Apart

SERMON REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What are some things that most strongly shape your identity right now (career, family, politics, hobbies, achievements, etc.)? How does remembering that you are first and foremost one of God's people change the way you view those things? 2. Nehemiah 10 emphasizes that God's people were both diverse and distinct. In what ways do Christians today face pressure to…

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