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Forgiveness as a Rule of Life

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on 2 Corinthians 2:5-11. Forgive to stand firm in the faith.

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Small group questions:

In a world so “discipline-adverse” how do we live calling each other to something more? 


What keeps us from extending forgiveness specifically inside the church but also in other relationships?


How can we remind each other of the forgiveness we receive in Jesus?

Why does a culture of forgiveness glorify Christ and how can we live this out together? 

Building Together

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on 2 Corinthians 1:1-2. The church is formed to own and exposed the grace and peace of Christ.

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Keep the conversation going… 

How do we combat the independent spirit of our age and embrace our identity as the church?

What are the ways we can ensure we are owning the grace and peace of Christ?

How does being “saints” fuel us for life and confidence in Christ’s purpose for us?

How do you feel called to expose the gospel and how can we support you in it? 

The Rally Cry of the Remnant

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Isaiah 50:4-51:8. The people of Christ are sustained by his word.

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Small groups questions:

Where are the places we go for sustaining in life other than Jesus? Why is he better?

Why is it significant that Jesus takes on punishment in our place?

When we are faced with the unknown why is it hard to trust in Jesus? How can we learn to trust him more in all of life?

How does listening to Jesus, the Servant, sustain us? Where are the places we go to hear him?

How is the life of the remnant being sustained by the word of Jesus appealing to the world without hope?