SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE: In seeking truth there are people who base truth primarily on: Personal Experience Popular Opinion Expert Guidance Upbringing or Tradition How have you seen these things be helpful or harmful? INTRO: As we’ve studied through the 12 disciples it seems evident that the Holy Spirit was already at work in their … Read more
In all likelihood, none of the twelve disciples was more notorious a sinner than Matthew. But, Matthew dropped everything immediately when He met Jesus and embraced the outcasts of his world and introduced them to Christ. He stands as a vivid reminder that the Lord chooses the most despicable people of this world, redeems them, … Read more
Group Discussion Guide Philip: It Can’t Be Done The Life of a Disciple – Part 5 OPENING QUESTION: Have you ever felt like people where asking too much from you, and how do you handle a situation like that? INTRO: The disciple Philip is first introduced in John chapter 1, where Jesus intentionally seeks him … Read more
The Disciple John: “Becoming Balanced” A person out of balance is unsteady. It is a very dangerous thing to push any point of truth or any character quality to an unhealthy extreme. This is what we see in the life of the younger disciple John. In his early years he was the most unlikely candidate … Read more
Brothers James and John are nicknamed “Sons of Thunder” by Jesus. Both of them seem to be very black and white in how they see things. Based on that, James was probably cheering when Jesus cleansed the temple, when Jesus rebuked the religious leaders, when demonic powers were cast out and defeated, or when the … Read more
The Life of a Disciple – Part 2 – June 21, 2020 “Andrew: The Humble Brother In The Background” From what we can see in scripture, Andrew is a wonderful model of godly humility. Of the four in Jesus’ inner circle(Peter, John, James, & Andrew), Andrew was the least noticeable. He lived his life in … Read more
BIBLE STUDY GUIDE: The Apostle Peter was the clear leader of the initial 12 disciples who Jesus called to follow Him. By nature Peter was brash, vacillating, and undependable. He tended to make great promises but could struggle to follow through. He was one of those people who appears to lunge wholeheartedly into something but … Read more
Who is the Church? What are we about? Where does our power come from? In light of everything happening and what’s going on, what’s next? Steve Bardell delivers a timely and powerful message.
Do you ever feel weary? Pastor Nick shares 3 important truths that bring refreshment for our soul. Follow along as we work our way through the 23rd Psalm.
Have you ever felt hopelessness? If you were able to face those situations, what got you through? The book of Hebrews has some great things to teach us about the kind of hope that can change your life. The idea of hope shows up in Hebrews in several passages. And we walk through a few … Read more