Destined

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches to end our study of Isaiah with chapter 66. The way to life is surrender to Christ.

Sermon notes.

Small group questions:

Why do we have a hard time recognizing the bigness of God? How do we respond when we do?

Why is humility out of vogue? Why is it a better way of living?

How does Christ's humility make ours a reality?

What does telling others about Christ look like in our day?

A Peculiar People

John Zaal preaches on 1 Peter 2:1-12 and living our identity in Christ.

Small group questions:

What are we meant to build as those who find identity in Christ?

Why are we so reluctant to obey the word and way of Christ?

How can we encourage each other to go about the work of proclamation?

Why Jesus Came

John Economides preaches from John 10:10 on why Jesus came.

Sermon notes.

Small group questions:

What does life and having it abundantly look like in 2020 for you?

Why is the arrival in the flesh and work of Jesus so significant for those that believe in him? How can we ensure living from this truth?

What is the role of the church community in spurring you on to life eternally focused??

How is the Spirit leading you to live and how can we support you in it?

Home for the Holidays

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Isaiah 65. Through the light of Christ, God seeks, saves, and brings us home.

Sermon notes.

Small group questions:

Why is there so much disregard for God? Why are we so quick to run after other things than his way and his presence?

Why is it so hard for us to talk about judgment (hell)? Is there any comfort to be found in the reality of this coming justice?

How do we know we are saved from this judgment? How do we stay in God's good graces?

How does this vision of "home" carry us through life now, both dark and light moments?