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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 8:1-17.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Read Ecclesiastes 8:10-11 & 14. What is it that is causing the Teacher to, figuratively speaking, throw his hands up in the air?

  2. Read Ecclesiastes 8:12. Despite his frustration, what gives him hope?

  3. Read Romans 8:17-21. What, if anything, do you find in common between Paul’s words in Roman’s and the Teacher’s words in Ecclesiastes?

  4. Have you ever had an experience where you felt a grave injustice was done but the bad guys got away with it? What counsel or encouragement do you draw from these passages?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 7:1-29.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. What was one of the first memorial services you remember attending? What effect did it have on you?

  2. Read Ecclesiastes 7:1-5. Why does the Teacher think it’s good to go to funerals?

  3. Read Ecclesiastes 7:15-20. Is the Teacher recommending being a little bad? (Note: It may be helpful to read some notes from a Study Bible or Commentary)

  4. Read Ecclesiastes 7:26-29. Is the Teacher a misogynist? What is his main point? (Again, a Study Bible or Commentary may be helpful)

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapters 5:8-6:12.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Read Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. Note the Teacher talks about finding enjoyment in “his lot”. How would you describe your “lot” in life? How has it changed over the years?

  2. The Teacher in Ecclesiastes has often stated that he perceives much of life’s toil as vain. Now he says a person should find joy in it. Considering what he says in verses 18-20, what allows a person to move from a sense of tedium to joy in their work?

  3. What does the teacher mean when he says “he will not much remember the days of his life”? Is that a good or negative thing?

  4. Each of us has a lot in life but Jesus indicated that if we are his followers our lots are also part of something bigger. Read Matthew 9:36-38. Jesus pictures the world not as a small lot but a large field ready for harvest. His prayer was for workers who would use their resources to enter into that harvest. How and where are you engaging your wealth, possessions and power (Eccl 5:20) in the work of that bigger field?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 5:1-7. Online service can be viewed via live stream on YouTube, or a DVD copy can be requested through the church office.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Do you have a favorite Disney movie? If so, what makes it special? Are there any core values you see in Disney movies?

  2. Read Ecclesiastes 5:1. What do you think the Teacher means, telling people to guard their steps when they go to the house of God?

  3. Read Ecclesiastes 5:2-3. Why does the Teacher advise that words uttered to God be few? In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul says we should pray without ceasing. Is that a contradiction? If not, how do you harmonize these two ideas?

  4. Read Ecclesiastes 5:3 & 7. It is interesting that the Teacher in this passage seems to warn about personal dreams. Is it wrong to have a dream? What is the danger the Teacher is concerned with? What application can you find in your own life?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 3:16-4:16. Online service can be viewed via live stream on YouTube, or a DVD copy can be requested through the church office.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Read Ecclesiastes 3:16 & 4:1. Injustice is as old as humanity. What are some modern day examples you are aware of where the weak are oppressed or denied justice?

  2. Read Ecclesiastes 4:4-8. What strikes the author as being as pointless as striving after wind?

  3. Read Ecclesiastes 4:5-6. Discuss the differing image of hands and the different people each describes

  4. Where in your own life are you tempted to be discontented? What lessons can you draw from the observations of Ecclesiastes that might apply to your situation?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis continues our series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 3:1-15.

SERMON QUESTIONS
July 5, 2026

  1. The Preacher says we are "prisoners of time" — we can't pause, rewind, or fast-forward through life's seasons. When has that felt most frustrating to you? When has it actually been a comfort?

  2. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says God has put eternity in our hearts, yet we "cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end." Where do you find yourself most frustrated by not being able to see the big picture of what God is doing?

  3. C.S. Lewis said his longing for something no earthly experience could satisfy was what eventually led him to Christ. Have you

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 2:1-26.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. According to Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, what has this Solomon character accomplished in his life? What was his motivation? Why did it all end up seeming pointless?

  2. In Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 this highly accomplished, yet disillusioned character, turns his attention to the pursuit of wisdom. What conclusions does that lead him to?

  3. In Ecclesiastes 2:18-23 he begins to ponder what comes next after he dies. What does he find distressing and why?

  4. Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 finally brings some resolution. In what does he finally find some peace?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke," looking this week at chapter 1:12-18.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Read Ecclesiastes 1:12-18. How would you describe the “Preacher”?

  2. God rarely makes an appearance in Ecclesiastes, but he does show up briefly in verse 13. Compare this to Genesis 3:17-19. What connections do you see between these two passages? Do you think those connections are intentional or coincidental?

  3. Have you ever devoted a lot of time to a project that, in the end, appeared to be completely pointless? What was the project? How did you deal with the aftermath once you realized it had all been for nothing?

  4. Read John 1:1-4. What difference does Jesus make to the business of life compared to the frustrating picture we find in Ecclesiastes 1:12-18? Are there specific ways you have found that to be true in your own life journey?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards begins his new series on Ecclesiastes entitled, "The Book of Smoke."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever read the book of Ecclesiastes? If so, what did you like? What did you not like? What did you find confusing?

  2. Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. In verse 8 the Preacher says, “All things are full of weariness…” What does he mean by that?

  3. Have there been or are there places in your own life where you have had that treadmill kind of feeling?

  4. What difference does being a follower of Jesus bring to life?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Discernment."

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Read Acts 15:1-2, 6-29. How important do you think it was that those involved in this debate accurately discerned God’s will?

  2. What factors seem to have guided them in their decision?

  3. In writing about their decision, they said “…it has seemed good to us, having come to one accord…”. Does that language sound less “spiritual” than you might have expected? What does this teach about the importance of seeking counsel?

  4. Are there any really important decisions you are facing at present where you could benefit from good, godly counsel?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at 'Walking in the Spirit".

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever been in a situation where doing the thing you believed God wanted you to do meant doing something you really didn’t enjoy? What was it? What did you believe God wanted you to do? What led you to that conclusion?

  2. Read 1 Peter 2:18-21. In the case of an ancient slave, what counsel did Peter give for finding and following God’s will? Does this mean Peter thought slavery was a good idea?

  3. Read Galatians 5:13-25. What does it mean to keep in step with the Spirit? How do you do that?

  4. Do you agree with Pastor Tim’s statement that God is more concerned with who you are than what you do? How does that square with the various commands God gives regarding things Christians should or should not do? How does it relate to the topic of finding and following God’s will?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Hearing the Spirit".

SERMON QUESTIONS :

The topic of hearing God speak is one that has often caused debate among Christians. Scripture is clear that God can and does speak, but it also recognizes the potential for false messengers and wrong conclusions. The following should help you explore this topic.

  1. Read Acts 13:2. Have you ever had an experience where you felt God directly communicated something to you? What happened? How did you know it was God?

  2. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21. If someone says they have a word from God for us, should we A) categorically ignore it as a hoax, B) fully embrace it as a true revelation, C) listen with reservations D) other?

  3. Read Act 21:10-14. In this account a man named Agabus gives Paul a prophetic message about what will happen to him if he goes to Rome. Note how Paul’s friends respond vs how Paul responds. What does this tell us when it comes to making decisions based on such supernatural words of knowledge?

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Pastor Tim Richards will be continues his series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "The Way of Wisdom".

SERMON QUESTIONS
May 17, 2026

  1. Can you think of a piece of wisdom that has served you well in life? What is it? Where or from whom did you learn it?

  2. Read James 3:13-18. What elements does James say describe godly wisdom? Which of those stands out to you and why?

  3. Read Proverbs 9:10. Why do you think Solomon said fearing God is the necessary starting point for being wise?

  4. When people talk about finding and following God’s will, they are often looking for God to give direction in very specific life decisions. What role does general godly wisdom, like we find the book of Proverbs, play in discerning God’s leading in such life decisions? What should a person do if their sense of God’s leading seems to be in conflict with the general wisdom given in Scripture?

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This Sunday, John Edgecomb continues the series "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "Stages of Life".

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Reread 2 Peter 1:5-7. Which attributes do you believe are your strengths? Which attributes are you weak in?

  2. Have you been through a season of “wilderness wandering”? What helped you grow through that season?

  3. Once you reflect on the stages of spiritual development, what is the next stage that you would aspire to?

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Pastor Tim Richards starts a new series entitled "Finding and Following God's Will," looking this week at "How Specific Is God's Will?"

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever encountered an issue where you really wanted to know if God had a specific plan for your life? If so, what was it?

  2. When it comes to finding God’s will, what are some ways you or people you know have tried to determine it? Which of those methods have you found helpful? Have you seen any that seem risky or unreliable?

  3. Marriage is certainly one area where people often want to be sure they know God’s will. Read 1 Corinthians 7:39-40. How does Paul handle this very important topic? Is that at all surprising? Why or why not.

  4. Read Matthew 6:9-10. This is the opening of Jesus’ model prayer for his disciples. When Jesus instructed us to pray for God’s will to be done, what was he was asking for?

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Pastor Lance Lewis continues the series "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking at Ephesians 6:10-24.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. What does it mean to be "strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might" (v. 10) rather than in our own?

  2. What does it mean to "stand firm" (v. 13) in daily life, and how is that different from fighting for victory?

  3. Have you faced a time of intense spiritual warfare in your life? If so, how did you combat it? Which of the pieces of armor listed in Eph 6 do you put on regularly? Which ones are challenging? Why?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians .

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Read Ephesians 5:21-6:9. The idea of submitting & obeying come up several times. In your own life have these terms been positive or negative concepts? Why or why not?

  2. Paul’s emphasis up to this point has been the unity of the church – all whom Paul describes as being “in Christ”. Why do you think he suddenly pivots from that big group concept to talking about private household relationships?

  3. Looking at the counsel Paul gives to women, men, children, masters and servants, does it appear the ask he makes of each is fair? Is Paul asking more of any one role than another?

  4. Thinking about where you personally fit into interpersonal relationships Paul describes, how do you personally find this challenging?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 5:15-20.

SERMON QUESTIONS
April 12, 2026

  1. If you knew you only had 12 months to live, what would you do with the time?

  2. Read Eph 5:15-21. What kinds of things would Paul tell you to include in your 12 month, running-out-of-time plan?

  3. Paul talks about living wisely vs foolishly. According to Psalm 14:1, what is the defining mark of a fool? As a well-trained Jewish rabbi, a major source of wisdom for Paul would have been the book of Proverbs. Are there any particular Proverbs that have been especially helpful to you?

  4. Why do you think Paul puts so much emphasis on singing together?

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This Easter, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 1:15-23.

SERMON QUESTIONS
April 5, 2026

  1. Read Ephesians 1:15-23. In Paul’s prayer, what is he thankful for in the church at Ephesus?

  2. What are Paul’s prayer requests for the church at Ephesus? Why do you think he asks for those specific things?

  3. What is Paul’s scale of measure in describing the kind of power God has made available to his people? Are there ways you have seen God’s power manifested in your life?

  4. If you were going to write a letter to the church family at Dungeness Community Church, what aspects of our church would you want to express thanks for? What prayer requests would you have?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be continuing the series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 5:1-14.

SERMON QUESTIONS :

  1. Ephesians 5:1 begins with the word “Therefore”, which ties what comes next to what has been said previously. Read Ephesians 4:32. How does Paul’s statement after “Therefore” relate to the statement before it?

  2. Considering Paul’s emphasis on unity in this letter, why do you think he picks the particular things listed in Ephesians 5:3-4 as not appropriate among God’s people?

  3. Is it significant that Paul says they “were darkness” but now “are light” as opposed to saying they “were in darkness” but now are “in light”? What difference does it make?

  4. Someone has said that light is a great disinfectant. When Paul says we should expose darkness (Ephesians 5:11-13), is his focus on exposing darkness outside or inside the church? What kind of exposure do you think is healthy vs unhealthy?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 4:25-32.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever been exposed to a church fight? If so, what was the cause? How did it resolve? What did you see that was helpful or harmful?

  2. Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Note it begins with the word “Therefore”. What has Paul taught prior to this that he believes lays the basis for what he is going to say next (Hint: Eph 2:1-5)

  3. What habits does Paul say Christians should adopt in dealing with each other?

  4. Which of those habits do you personally find easiest? Most challenging? Need help understanding better how to apply?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 4:17-24.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever caught yourself purposefully ignoring something important? If so, what was it? Why did you ignore it? Were there consequences to not paying attention?

  2. Read Ephesians 4:17-19. How does Paul describe the condition of people who are alienated from God? Can you think of examples from your own observations of the kinds of things Paul describes?

  3. Read Romans 1:18-23 and compare to Ephesians 4:17-19. What common themes are there? Do Paul’s comments in Romans add any deeper understanding to his words in Ephesians?

  4. Read Ephesians 4:20-24. What does it look like in your own life to put off the old self and put on the new? What do you find helpful in doing that?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues his series "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 4:1-16.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Read Ephesians 4:1-16. If you had to sum up Paul’s emphasis in one word, what would it be and why?

  2. Why does Paul say God has given the church spiritual leaders?

  3. Paul finishes this section using a body metaphor (Ephesians 4:15-16). Why is that an apt way to describe a healthy church?

  4. Thinking about your own involvement in the life of DCC, how are you joined & working with other members of this body to build it up in love?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 3:1-21.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. The first words of Ephesians 3 are “For this reason…” What reason is that (hint: look at Ephesians 2:11-22)

  2. Note that Paul departs from his train of thought in verse one and doesn’t pick it up again until verse 14. What gets him sidetracked? Why do you think he took this narrative detour?

  3. Carefully read Paul’s prayer in verses 14 through 19. What stands out to you in this prayer? What is Paul’s core desire for God to do in his friends?

  4. In what personal ways has God deepened your understanding of his love?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians," looking this week at Ephesians 2:1-22.

SERMON QUESTIONS :

  1. Have you ever been stranded? How did it happen? Were you able to fix the problem yourself or did someone else have to help you?

  2. In Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul says we all were at one time stranded, stuck in a course of life ruled by “the prince of the power of the air”. What does Paul mean by that title? What does he say were the guiding motives of our heart at that time?

  3. Read Ephesians 2:4-6. In contrast to our guiding motives, what does Paul say was God’s guiding motive?

  4. Read Ephesians 4:10. What are some of the “good works” you think God has uniquely prepared for you to walk in? How is that going?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues a series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever undertaken a restoration project? What was it? How long did it take? How did it turn out? How did you feel when the project was done?

  2. Read Ephesians 1:11-13. Note Paul refers to “we” and then “you also”. Is there any significance to that? Is he addressing more than one group of people? If so, who?

  3. In Ephesians 1:6, 12 & 14, Paul talks about things that lead “to the praise of his glory”. What are those things and how does it bring glory to God?

  4. Paul talks a lot about our future inheritance in Christ – the time we will be perfect in his presence. For now, we are still in the restoration process. Thinking back on your life, what things has God transformed & restored in your journey with him so far?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be starting a 12-week series entitled "In Him--Paul's Letter to the Ephesians."

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. When Paul wrote to the believers at Ephesus, he was writing to people he had spent significant time with previously. Read Acts 19:1-20:1. What memories do you imagine were running through Paul’s mind as he wrote to his friends?

  2. One of the themes Paul returns to again and again in Ephesians is the idea that we are “in Christ”. He says this in a number of different ways. Try scanning through the book of Ephesians and see how many ways and how many times Paul mentions this idea of being “in Him”. If you are doing this as a group, assign a different section to each member, then compare and compile what you find. Why do you think this concept was so important to Paul?

  3. In Ephesians 1:5, Paul talks about God having predestined us for adoption. That concept of predestination has caused lots of debates over the years about how God’s will and human wills interact. However, Paul’s point in talking about this was not to start a debate – he wanted to share a word of encouragement. Regardless of how human will plays into the equation, what is encouraging about knowing that God has predestined you for adoption?

  4. Looking at Ephesians 1:1-10, what evidence do you find that points to God’s great love for you?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will be wrapping up a 4-part series entitled, "Lose to Win", focusing this week on "Surrendering Your Thinking".
SERMON QUESTIONS
1. In addition to the 8 questions Pew used in their poll, are there any others you would ask? 2. What kinds of questions does a worldview seek to answer?
3. Does it surprise you that only 4% of Americans hold a biblical worldview? Why or why not?
4. How does thinking as Jesus free us to God-centered living? What specific steps can we take to learn to think like Jesus?
5. Do you accept that there is good and evil? How do you distinguish between the two?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will be continuing a 4-part series entitled, "Lose to Win", focusing this week on "Surrendering Your Trust".

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. How is trust a learned behavior? What has strengthened your trust in God?

  2. Have you ever placed your faith in the wrong direction or object? What happened?

  3. Why is it a faulty plan to reduce everything we know about God to our five senses?

  4. How do you recognize that His presence is with you at all times?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will be continuing a 4-part series entitled, "Lose to Win", focusing this week on "Surrendering Your Time."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. How do you evaluate the time you spend on activities, work, kids, etc? Is there room in that schedule for discipleship and service?

  2. How do love and faithfulness tie together?

  3. How do we cultivate an attitude of sincere love for God in every aspect of our lives?

  4. What does it mean to "stay chained to the chariot"? 5. How do the testimonies of others encourage your faith?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will be starting a 4-part series entitled, "Losing to Win," focusing this week on "The Blessing of Surrender."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. How does the world define success? What evidence is there in the US for how success is defined?

  2. How does the Bible define success? What are the differences?

  3. Have you faced a time in your life where you chose to retreat?

  4. What does surrender mean to you? How do you go about daily surrender to Christ?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series, "Consider the Star." This week's sermon is entitled "Too Many Kings."

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Read Matthew 2:1-16. Thinking about Jesus & Herod, how many points of comparison and contrast can you find?

  2. Considering Herod’s claim that he too wanted to worship the new king, why do you think he met with the Wise Men in secret with his request (Matthew 2:7)?

  3. What other historical examples are you aware of where a ruler acted with the type of cruelty displayed by Herod? What was their motivation?

  4. Letting Jesus be king can be a challenge in every life. Can you identify areas in your life where you have had to submit your priorities to his? What was the outcome?

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Pastor Tim Richards will begins a 4-week Advent series called "Consider the Star." This week's sermon is entitled "Christmas for Pagans".

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever been someplace where you had a really good view of the Milky Way? Where were you and what was it like?

  2. Does it surprise you that God orchestrated the universe in such a way that the Magi from the East were able to determine Christ had been born by studying the stars? What does that tell you about God’s bigger plan of salvation?

  3. Read Numbers 24:15-17. What about Balaam’s prophecy do you think caused later Rabbi’s to believe it was about a future Messiah and not just a message for the immediate conflict between Israel and Moab?

  4. Have you ever known someone who came to faith in Jesus in a very unconventional way? How did it happen? What does it tell you about God’s love for people?

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Pastor Tim Richards completes the series "Long Journey Home", focusing this week on "Life in the Promised Land".

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Joshua 21:43-45 is a description of Israel settled in the promised land. What images come to mind when you hear the term “Promised Land”?

  2. In what ways do you think Israel’s experience in the Promised Land does or does not compare to our idea of heaven?

  3. It appears that life in the Promised Land is not always free of conflict – at least not for now. In your own journey, what have been some conflicts you have faced? How did you find victory?

  4. Thinking back over the journey we have been on these past 12 weeks, are there any lessons or new understandings from Isreal’s journey that have stood out to you? Why?

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Pastor Tim Richards will continue the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Caleb.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever met someone who struck you as incredibly impressive? What made them seem special?

  2. Read Numbers 13:1-2, 6, 25-30. How many impressive traits can you detect in Caleb from this account?

  3. Read Deuteronomy 1:36 and Joshua 14:7-14. What character trait of Caleb is repeatedly emphasized? What are the implications of that trait?

  4. Read Matthew 16:24-25. How does the teaching of Jesus connect with the character of Caleb? What does it mean in your own life to develop that kind of character?

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Pastor Lance Lewis continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Jericho.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you seen areas where contentment has crept into your life? How do we prevent that from happening to us spiritually?

  2. Put yourself in Joshua's sandals. How would you have approached the challenge of Jericho? What reservations might you have? How have you experienced the power of God in your own life?

  3. How has God gotten you ready for the next season of your life?

  4. Do you have a personal Jericho in your life right now? How can we fight that battle on our knees in prayer?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Joshua.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Was there a dream or goal you had as a youth that you worked toward? What was it and what did you do?

  2. Read Numbers 11:28, Exodus 24:12-13 and 33:7-11. Pay special attention to what is said about Joshua. What do you learn about him from these passages? How do you think this impacted and prepared him for God’s calling to lead?

  3. Read Joshua 5:13-15. Who do you think was the mysterious commander of the Lord’s army? Why?

  4. Why do you think God ordained an encounter like this with Joshua right before Joshua went into battle? What lessons can we learn from this?

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Pastor Tim Richards will continue the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Kadesh Barnea.

Sermon Notes:

  1. Have you made any big geographical moves? How did you prepare for the move? What excited or intimidated you about the move?

  2. Read Deuteronomy 1:22 & 28. What was the difference between what the spies were supposed to do vs what they actually did?

  3. Read Deuteronomy 1:26, 34-35 & 41-44. Why wasn’t God pleased when the people went to battle like he had told them to?

  4. Has there been or is there a place in your life you could identify as a Kadesh Barnea – a place where God has asked you to do something that was beyond your ability without his help? How did you respond? What did you learn?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will continue the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on the Golden Calf.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. In your opinion, what makes an idol?

  2. What do you think about Calvin's quote that “the human heart is a perpetual idol factory?”

  3. Which of the surface idols do you/have you struggled with? What about the deeper idols in our hearts?

  4. What do you think of the remedies to idolatry? Which stand out to you and why?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness," focusing this week on Amalek.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Has there ever been something you assumed to be true only to find out later it wasn’t what you thought? If so, what was it, and what changed your mind?

  2. Carefully read the account of Israel’s battle against the Amalekites (Exodus 17:8-16) What do you think was the significance of Moses holding his staff overhead during the battle?

  3. Why do you think Moses specifically made a record of his own tiredness and the help he received from Aaron & Hur?

  4. What lessons does this story have for us? Do you agree with Pastor Tim’s interpretation? Why or why not?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Water From a Rock.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Read Exodus 17:1-7. Massah & Merebah mean Test & Argue in Hebrew. Why do you think Moses named the place in recognition of the people’s arguing rather than the Lord’s miracle? Where are the places in your life where you tend to argue or complain?

  2. Read 1 Corinthians 10:1-4. Why do you think Paul chose the rock in the wilderness as a figure representing Jesus?

  3. Israel’s physical thirst can be a good parallel for spiritual thirst. In what sorts of things do people try to find soul satisfaction? How can those things leave us still thirsty? What is it about Jesus that is better?

  4. What are things you have found helpful in keeping your soul satisfied in Jesus? What gets you distracted, fearful or angry?

Don’t forget to keep reading and writing in your Travel Log!

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will continue the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Manna.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. What was something you ate often growing up? Did you love it, hate it or other?

  2. Read Exodus 16:17-18. What lessons do you learn from the equal shares of manna all received?

  3. Why do you think some people tried to keep manna left-overs (Exodus 16:19-20) or collect it on the Sabbath when God had told them not to (Exodus 16:22-23)? In what ways can we be like them?

  4. Are there any lessons you take from this story of the miracle manna that apply to your daily walk with God?

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Pastor Pastor Lance Lewis continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Bitter Waters.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

1.How do you understand the wilderness in your own life? Have you spent time there?

  1. What does it mean to live by grace in the wilderness of life?

  2. How is living a life of obedience to God true freedom?

BTW, don’t forget the Travel Log project Pastor Tim challenged us to keep as we journey with Israel

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Cloud and Fire.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Do you use GPS when traveling? If so, which do you find most helpful – A) reading the on-screen turn directions, B) looking at the map graphic, or C) listening to voice prompts?

  2. Israel didn’t have GPS, but they did have a fiery cloud leading them on their journey. Why do you think God chose to lead them in this way? What did the fiery cloud symbolically communicate to them?

  3. When the cloud moved, the people moved. When the cloud rested, the people stayed where they were (Numbers 9:18-23). What means does the Holy Spirit use today to lead us?

  4. When it comes to knowing if the Holy Spirit is leading you to stay where you are, how do you distinguish between a heart attitude that is patient as opposed to passive? BTW, don’t forget the Travel Log project Pastor Tim challenged us to keep as we journey with Israel

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness", focusing this week on Crossing the Red Sea.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. How and why did Israel end up stranded by the Red Sea (read Exodus 13:17-18 and 14:1-4)?

  2. Israel had just experienced a whole series of miracles (the plagues on Egypt) that had won their release. Why do you think they so quickly started complaining (read Exodus 14:10-12)? Have you ever found yourself acting in a similar way? What happened? What changed your attitude?

  3. What part of the Christian experience would you compare the crossing of the Red Sea to? Why?

  4. If you are a follower of Jesus, what was your own “crossing over” experience like? Share it with your group. BTW, don’t forget the Travel Log project Pastor Tim challenged us to keep as we journey with Israel

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Pastor Tim Richards begins the series "Long Journey Home: Navigating the Wilderness," focusing this week on Passover.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. What is the longest journey you have ever taken? Did you go alone or with someone? Which do you prefer and why?

  2. Read Exodus 12:1-14. Which of the instructions given stand out to you and why?

  3. Thinking about the instruction(s) that impressed you in this passage, how might you connect them to the Christian life? What parallels or lessons do you see?

  4. What step(s) of personal application do you draw from this story?

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Pastor Lance Lewis concludes the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Malachi.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. How do you personally seek to honor the Lord in all aspects of your life?

  2. Have you brought hard questions to God? What was the result?

  3. How have you been guilty of 'half-hearted' obedience in your past? How can you encourage others in their obedience?

  4. What areas of your life need to honor God more fully? How have you identified those areas? 5. How does the promise of God's justice give you both pause and cause for worship?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Zechariah.
SERMON QUESTIONS:1. Try comparing Zechariah, chapters 1-8 to Haggai. How many connections can you find between the two? 2. Zechariah has a series of visions. Some of the imagery can be hard to understand but take a look at the vision in Zechariah 2:1-13. What does it mean? How would this have been encouraging to conquered people who were trying to rebuild their ruined city? 3. Zechariah is quoted numerous times in the New Testament. Read Zechariah 9:9. What New Testament event is seen as a fulfillment of this? What is the significance of King entering a city on a donkey instead of a war horse (a good study Bible or commentary may give some added insight)? What does this tell you about Jesus? 4. In Zechariah 4:8-10 the people are told that those who despised the day of small things will one day rejoice to see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. What does that mean (again a good study Bible or commentary may help)? Thinking about your own life, are there any small things that may seem discouraging now that you recognize God may be using for something greater in the future?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Haggai.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had a project that hit problems, got delayed, then procrastinated on and eventually forgotten? What was it? Did you ever get it finished?

  2. To understand Haggai’s prophetic challenge, you need to understand what had happened prior to his time. Read Ezra 3:8-4:5. In your own words, how would you describe the challenges encountered in rebuilding the temple?

  3. What is the Lord’s criticism of the people (Haggai 1:2-6)? What is his promise if they will resume rebuilding the temple (Haggai 1:12-13)?

  4. Have there been or are there currently things in your own life where you have felt God stirring you up and calling you to action? What are they? How have you responded?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets" looking at Zephaniah.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Zephaniah ministered during the reign of King Josiah. Read 2 Kings 22:8-13. What does this tell you about the spiritual environment of Israel in the days of Zephaniah?

  2. Read Zephaniah 1:4-5. What more does this tell you about the spiritual condition of Isreal in the days of Zephaniah? Can you think of any situations in our current time that might be similar?

  3. Compare Zephaniah 2:3 and Micah 6:8. What common themes are there? Thinking of your own life, what does it look like for you to be this kind of person? Where do you find it challenging?

  4. Read Zephaniah 1:17. What insights does this give you into the character of God and his relationship to us? Is it surprising to find a verse like this in a book that is full of warnings about God’s judgment?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Habakkuk.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. If you’ve spent any time around kids, you’ve probably heard some funny “why” questions. Which ones do you recall (or any other really hard to answer questions you’ve heard kids pose).

  2. Habakkuk finds himself in a dialog with God. It begins with Habakkuk asking God some hard questions (Habakkuk 1:1-4). How would sum up his questions in your own words? Do any of those resonate with you? If so, which ones and why?

  3. God’s answer is not the one Habakkuk wants to hear. He says he is going to use a fierce & godless enemy to punish his people. What is Habakkuk’s response (Habakkuk 2:1). Take a look at King David’s words in Psalm 37:7-9. What connections can you make between Habakkuk & David’s responses?

  4. Read James 1:3-4. In what ways does waiting & steadfastness bring about a perfecting & completion in a believer’s life? Is there a trial in your life right now that is demanding steadfastness? Someplace where you are waiting on God? Share with your group and pray together. #Sermon #sundaymorning #WorshipService #worship #prophets

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Nahum.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Both Jonah and Nahum are prophetic words directed to Ninevah. What can you find in common between them?

  2. What differences do you find between Jonah & Nahum?

  3. What encouragement for God’s people is there within the prophetic words of Nahum?

  4. What encouragement can you draw from Nahum’s message?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series "Forgotten Prophets," looking at Micah.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Micah’s prophecy is one of coming judgment because of the evils that have taken root in the social fabric of Israel. Take a look at the following passages and come up with a list of the evils Micah specifies (Micah 1:1-2, 8-9; Micah 3:9-11; Micah 6:10-12)

  2. Read Micah 5:2-5. Why is this prophecy so important? Can you find where Micah’s prophecy is quoted in the New Testament? What aspects of this prophecy stand out to you and why?

  3. Read Micah 6:6-8. What is the difference between what the people thought God wanted from them versus what he really wanted? If Micah were speaking to us today, how might he word it differently for our context?

  4. Thinking about the three things God says he desires in Micah 6:8, what are some specific areas of your life where you have been challenged to apply those?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series, "Forgotten Prophets" looking at Jonah.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. The prophet Jonah is famous for his encounter with a whale. That was only necessary because Jonah was trying to run away from what God wanted him to do. Have you ever tried to run away from something you knew God wanted you to do? If so, what was it that turned you around?

  2. Jonah wanted nothing to do with the pagan, violent people of Ninevah. If Jonah were living today, who do you think he might want nothing to do with?

  3. The story of Jonah ends with an object lesson involving a dead plant (Jonah 4:6-11). What was God trying to teach Jonah? Why do you think the story ends on God’s question but no answer from Jonah?

  4. Jesus referred to himself as a type of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-41) but said he was a greater Jonah. How does Jesus compare to Jonah and in what way(s) is he a greater Jonah? #Sermon #sundaymorning #WorshipService #worship #prophets

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Our Family Ministries Pastor, Josh Deshazer, brings a message on Rest, from Mark 2:23-3:6.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. When you think of Sabbath, what comes to mind?

  2. Read Mark 2:23-3:6. What does Jesus say about the Sabbath? How does that influence our understanding of the Sabbath?

  3. If you could take inventory of your pace of life, is it conducive to loving God and loving others? How might knowing that we have found rest in Jesus impact the way we schedule or plan our lives?

  4. What could it look like to trust God more with our time? What would that look like in your life? How might a practice of rest, like Sabbath a day of rest, support that?

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Guest speaker Dan Stephenson looks at Philippians 3:8-10 in a sermon called "The Good, The Bad and The Evil".

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Has anyone ever said to you something similar to what Haley said (“I can’t believe in a God who would allow this to happen to me”)? Have you ever questioned God during a time of hardship? Share how you worked through it, and how it affected you.

  2. Take a look at two or three of the following verses that talk about “good” in the world: Gen. 1:31; 1 Tim. 5:10; Matt. 5:15-16; Eph. 2:10; Heb. 10:24; 1 Pet. 2:12; Jas. 1:17. What makes a thing, thought, or action “good”? 3. The Bible gives us some examples of God using evil to accomplish something good – the trafficking of Joseph and the crucifixion of Jesus. Have you seen this phenomenon in your own life? Share an example.

  3. Explain how suffering can bond you to God. In a time of suffering, how can you turn toward God instead of away?

  4. Think of someone in your life who is suffering right now. Is there anything in your past experience that you can share with that person to help him or her turn toward God?

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Pastor Tim Richards looks at the book of Obadiah, continuing the series, "Forgotten Prophets." Online service can be viewed via live stream on YouTube, or a DVD copy can be requested through the church office.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever seen or experienced some type of family feud? What started it? How did it affect the extended family? How long did it take to resolve?

  2. Obadiah’s message is the result of a family feud between the descendants of two brothers – Esau & Jacob. Read Genesis 25:29-34 to discover how the feud started. What stands out to you about the origins of that fight?

  3. In your group read through the book of Obadiah aloud (it’s only 21 verses). What bad things does Obadiah say the descendants of Esau (the Edomites) are guilty of toward their cousins, the people of Judah. Make a list.

  4. What role did pride play in that conflict? Finish your time by reading Romans 12:14-21 and discussing Paul’s very practical advice regarding treatment of enemies.

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Pastor Tim Richards looks at the book of Amos, continuing the series, "Forgotten Prophets."

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had a time in your life when you were financially broke? What was that like? Were there things you did to get by that you wouldn’t have considered in better times?

  2. Look up the following passages. Then, in your own words, summarize what it was that God was displeased about (Amos 2:6-9, Amos 4:1, Amos 5:11-12, Amos 6:4-6, Amos 8:4-7).

  3. Amos was very clear that he was not your usual kind of prophet (Amos 7:14-15). Why do you think God chose a man like Amos to carry this particular message?

  4. Thinking about the things Israel seemed blind to, can you identify any similar things in our own culture? Are there action steps you can take to address any of those? #Sermon #sundaymorning #WorshipService #worship #Hosea #prophets

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SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had a time in your life when you were financially broke? What was that like? Were there things you did to get by that you wouldn’t have considered in better times?

  2. Look up the following passages. Then, in your own words, summarize what it was that God was displeased about (Amos 2:6-9, Amos 4:1, Amos 5:11-12, Amos 6:4-6, Amos 8:4-7).

  3. Amos was very clear that he was not your usual kind of prophet (Amos 7:14-15). Why do you think God chose a man like Amos to carry this particular message?

  4. Thinking about the things Israel seemed blind to, can you identify any similar things in our own culture? Are there action steps you can take to address any of those? #Sermon #sundaymorning #WorshipService #worship #Hosea #prophets

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Pastor Tim Richards is looking at the book of Joel, continuing the series, "Forgotten Prophets."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever been in a situation where an area was completely destroyed? What had happened? What did you see? What was the impact on those who lived there?

  2. Compare Joel 1:1-13 with Joel 2:4-11. How is a swarm of locusts similar to a powerful, marauding army? How would you feel if you knew Joel was prophesying about your hometown?

  3. Read Joel 2:12-13. What does Joel mean about rending hearts instead of garments?

  4. Thinking about Joel's description of God in Joel 2:13, which of those descriptors is most meaningful to you and why? Based on your upbringing, is that image of God easy or difficult for you to relate to?

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Pastor Tim Richards is looking at the book of Joel, continuing the series, "Forgotten Prophets."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever been in a situation where an area was completely destroyed? What had happened? What did you see? What was the impact on those who lived there?

  2. Compare Joel 1:1-13 with Joel 2:4-11. How is a swarm of locusts similar to a powerful, marauding army? How would you feel if you knew Joel was prophesying about your hometown?

  3. Read Joel 2:12-13. What does Joel mean about rending hearts instead of garments?

  4. Thinking about Joel's description of God in Joel 2:13, which of those descriptors is most meaningful to you and why? Based on your upbringing, is that image of God easy or difficult for you to relate to?

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Pastor Tim Richards begins a series on the Minor Prophets entitled, "Forgotten Prophets." This week we'll be looking at Hosea.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Before your LifeGroup meets, do a Google search and see what you can discover about the timeline of the Old Testament Minor prophets. Share with your group what you learn.

  2. Read Hosea chapter 1 then put yourself in Hosea's shoes. How would you have felt if you had been given his assignment?

  3. How do God’s words to Hosea hold in tension both God’s justice as well as his love? Can you find examples of each in Hosea?

  4. Read through the book. Is there a particular verse that stands out to you? Why? Share it with your group.

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Pastor Tim Richards begins a series on the Minor Prophets entitled, "Forgotten Prophets." This week we'll be looking at Hosea.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Before your LifeGroup meets, do a Google search and see what you can discover about the timeline of the Old Testament Minor prophets. Share with your group what you learn.

  2. Read Hosea chapter 1 then put yourself in Hosea's shoes. How would you have felt if you had been given his assignment?

  3. How do God’s words to Hosea hold in tension both God’s justice as well as his love? Can you find examples of each in Hosea?

  4. Read through the book. Is there a particular verse that stands out to you? Why? Share it with your group.

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Our Family Ministries Pastor, Josh Deshazer, brings a message on Rest, from Matthew 11:28-30.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. What are the things you enjoy to do for rest?

  2. Why do you think it can be hard to find rest?

  3. Read Matthew 11:28-30. As you reflect on that passage, what does it look like to come to Jesus for rest? How is that different from the burdens of the world and the Pharisees?

  4. How can our lives be transformed by acknowledging we have rest in Jesus? What could that look like?

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Pastor Tim Richards brings his 3rd and final sermon in a 3-part series called "Who Am I? Discovering Our Truest Self."

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Did you or any of your friends have funny nicknames growing up? If so, how did the nickname come to be? Do you think it was helpful or hurtful?

  2. Has the Biblical idea of all people being sinful (Romans 3:23) been easy or hard for you to accept? Why?

  3. What, if any, difference do you see between shame & guilt? How does the cross of Jesus address shame and guilt?

  4. How would you counsel a Christian friend struggling with a sense of low self-worth?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be bringing the 2nd sermon in a 3-part series called "Who Am I? Discovering Our Truest Self."
SERMON QUESTIONS:
1. Have you ever tried working on a pottery wheel? If so, how did your first attempts go?

  1. Read Genesis 3:1-8. How did that experience alter Adam & Eve’s sense of self-identity?

  2. Here’s a thought experiment to try – What would it be like to live in a world where everyone could be trusted to always do what was in the best interest of others? What elements of our daily life would change?

  3. Read Jeremiah 17:9. If this is true, what challenges does it pose to our sense of self? How does the cross offer us a solution?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be starting a 3-part series called "Who Am I? Discovering Our Truest Self." SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever had an embarrassing experience of mistaken identity? What happened?

  2. What could be the consequences of incorrectly identifying ourselves?

  3. What aspects do you think are most significant in determining your identity?

  4. Read Genesis 3:26-31. How does the fact that we are God’s creation impact how we form our identity?

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This Easter Pastor Tim Richards speaks from John 14:6 on the implications of the Resurrection.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. If you have ever explored other religions, what did their great teachers say was the right path for life?

  2. In what ways is the teaching of Jesus unique from that of other great moral teachers?

  3. Jesus said of Himself that he was the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Which of those descriptors has meant the most in your own faith journey? Why or how?

  4. We often talk about the validations for the resurrection (proofs it really happened) but what are some of the implications of the resurrection (if it is true, then what else is true)? See how many you can come up with.

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This Palm Sunday, Pastor Lance preaches about the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ -- A Day of Cheers and Tears.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. How does it bring you joy to know that God calls the seemingly unqualified to reach the world?

  2. Has God called you to do something you think is impossible in your own strength? If so, what happened?

  3. How would you describe a fan vs a follower of Jesus?

4Have you tried to impress God with your religious deeds? How did you discover the freedom found in His grace?

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Pastor Tim continues the series 2nd Scroll, looking at Acts 27-28.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever been on a boat in water that was rough enough to worry you? What was it like?

  2. Why do you think Luke bothered to record so many small details of the voyage to Rome? Were there any details that you found especially interesting?

  3. Compare Acts 28:30-31 with Acts 21:10-14. What perspective can this give when we face difficult circumstances?

  4. Thinking back over the book of Acts and its record of the acts of the apostles, are there lessons that especially stand out to you? If so, what are they and how are they impacting your own acts?

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Dave Deshazer, with Alpha USA, is our guest speaker.

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Tim Richards continues the series The Two Scrolls, looking at Acts 26:1-32.
SERMON QUESTIONS1. Have you ever been called on to defend yourself in front of a judge? How did you feel? How did you prepare?

  1. In Acts 26 Luke records Paul’s personal testimony of coming to faith in Jesus for the third and final time. Download the chart Pastor Tim has created comparing the three different versions. Why do you think parts of the story changed?

  2. The first words Jesus spoke to Paul were a question – “Why are you persecuting me?” How was Paul guilty of persecuting Jesus? What lessons can you draw from this when you face difficult times as a follower of Jesus?

  3. In Acts 26:24-29 Luke records some back and forth conversation between Governor Festus, Paul and King Agrippa. Which of those interchanges interests you most and why?

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Tim Richards continues the series The Two Scrolls, looking at Acts 25:1-27.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Have you ever had to deal with a water leak that just would not stop? What happened?

  2. There is a lot of politics at play in Acts 25. What political maneuvers do you see there?

  3. Who looks powerful and who looks weak in Luke’s account? How does he communicate that?

  4. Paul defends himself in at least 4 different encounters. To whom does he make his defense in each and do you find anything central to each of his speeches? (Acts 22:1-21, Acts 23:1-6, Acts 24:10-21, Acts 25:7-10, 18-21)

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Pastor Lance Lewis continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 23:1-24:27.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Can you remember a time when you were afraid to go somewhere?

  2. What does ‘walking in the Spirit’ mean to you?

  3. What does it mean to rest your soul in the character of God? Can you describe a time in your life when you’ve been successful in this rest?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 21:1-22:30.

Sermon Questions:

  1. What about family reunions do you most enjoy? What do you most dislike?

  2. On Paul’s journey back to Jerusalem, he received a lot of Holy Spirit-inspired warnings. His friends thought he should stop. Paul kept going. Who was right and why? (Study Acts 20:22-25, Acts 21:4 and Acts 21:10-13)

  3. Read Paul’s message to the angry crowd at the temple (Acts 22:1-22). How did Paul tailor his story to try and win a hearing with his audience?

  4. Thinking about friends and family you love who don’t yet know Jesus, what challenges do you face in trying to share your faith? How do you think Jesus wants you to approach them? Spend some time praying with your group for those loved ones.

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Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 20:1-38.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Do you remember a time – maybe in school, at a lecture or in a church service – when you got really sleepy? What did you do to try and stay focused?

  2. Poor Eutychus didn’t do too well at staying awake. Read his story (Acts 20:7-12). What about that long meeting stands out to you and why?

  3. Paul has a lot to say to the leaders of the church at Ephesus (Acts 20:17-36). How are his instructions still relevant to church leadership today? Which ones stand out to you?

  4. Paul recounts some words of Jesus (“It is more blessed to give than to receive”). Why is it important that we learn both how to give generously as well as receive graciously?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 19:1-41.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Have you ever had the opportunity to visit a place where there are large temples erected to foreign gods? What struck you in visiting those temples? How would you have felt if you were Paul entering a city like Ephesus and viewing the temple of Artemis – one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world?

  2. Many of the believers in Ephesus had continued to dabble in the occult. Ultimately, they recognized they needed to completely cut off those practices. What are some things Christians in our context might hold onto that are similar?

  3. Pastor Tim discussed the odd story of people giving rags touched by Paul to friends for healing. Did you agree with his explanation? Why or why not?

  4. Thinking about your friends who don’t yet follow Jesus, what spiritual influences stand in their way? Spend some time praying that God’s Spirit will disrupt those influences and help them see Jesus for who He truly is.

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 18:1-28.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Have you ever had an appointment where the anticipation caused a lot of fear or anxiety? What were you afraid of? Why and how did you push through those fears? What was the outcome?

  2. Paul sometimes used his tradecraft to support himself. Other times he was supported by the generosity of others. In terms of ministry, what were the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of support? Within the local church, how should paid staff and volunteers work together? What role(s) are you playing in the ministy of DCC?

  3. What did Pastor Tim mean suggesting God double-teams people with the good news of Jesus (Acts 18:9-10)? In your own story, can you see ways God double-teamed you?

  4. What is your Corinth? Who is your Crispus? Spend time praying for God to do His part and give you the courage and opportunity to do yours.

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Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 17:1-34.

Sermon Questions

  1. Were there questions you had to wrestle through in coming to faith in Jesus? What were they? What persuaded you to follow Jesus?

  2. Why do you think Luke describes the Jews at Berea as more noble than those at Thessalonica, even though there were believers in both places (Acts 17:11)?

  3. What principles for sharing your faith with a friend do you see in Paul's interaction with the people in Athens (Acts 17:16-34)?

  4. Where has God uniquely placed you? What opportunities might you have to persuade someone to consider Jesus? What obstacles stand in your way?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 16:1-40.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Have you ever planned a trip that didn't end up following the plan? What happened?

  2. In his second missionary journey, it seemed like whatever plan Paul made, God had a different direction. Was Paul wrong to make plans? Why do you think God didn't simply reveal the ultimate destination at the outset?

  3. What lessons can you draw from Paul's journey for your own planning?

  4. Thinking about the experiences of both Lydia and the jailer, which one more closely parallels your own faith journey to Jesus?

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Pastor Tim Richards returns to The 2nd Scroll Series, looking at Acts 15:1-41.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Have you ever been in a church when there was significant conflict between members? What happened? How did things resolve?

  2. Does it surprise you that the issue of observing Jewish laws became a big deal with the mixed Gentile/Jewish church community after all God had done through the Holy Spirit to demonstrate both groups were loved and accepted by Him in Jesus? Why or why not?

  3. Luke’s account in the book of Acts covers many years of history. As a result, he had to pick and choose which events he wrote down. Why do you think he chose to record these two conflicts rather than just skipping over them for happier stories?

  4. What principles do you see in Acts 15 that you find helpful in thinking through handling conflict in your own life?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis speaks on "A Church With An Open Door" from Romans 15:7-13 .

Sermon Questions

  1. Have you struggled with acceptance? How can you live in the knowledge that Jesus accepts you just as you are?
  2. How can we seek out lost sinners as Jesus did?
  3. Do you know someone that you could invite to church in 2025?
  4. How can the hope of Jesus help us navigate an uncertain future?
  5. What does hope mean in the Bible? Is it sure?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards speaks on Luke 2:28-35, Simeon's Story and the Song or Canticle of Simeon

Sermon Questions:

  1. Were you raised by a step parent? What unique challenges did that relationship bring? What unique challenges do you think Joseph faced as a step father to God's incarnate son? What information do you find in the biblical account of Joseph that gives us clues about the kind of step parent he was (see Luke 2 and Matthew 1).

2.Simeon lived in a very unpeaceful time and place. Why did he say he could now "depart in peace" when he had seen the baby Jesus? Can you draw any lessons from Simeon's peace that can help in your own times of conflict?

  1. Luke says that Mary and Joseph marveled at Simeon's words. Each had prior encounters with angels so they knew Jesus was a special child. What do you think they marveled at in their encounter with Simeon?

  2. Simeon said that many would fall and rise because of Jesus. How was that true? How is it still true today? Can you identify places in your life where coming to Jesus has both caused you to fall as well as rise? What happened and how did it change you?

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Pastor Tim Richards speaks on Luke 1:46-56, Mary's Magnificat.

Sermon Questions

  1. Have you ever been part of a history-making event? What was it and how did it feel knowing you were part of something of historical significance?

  2. If you have time, read the Old Testament story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1:1 – 2:11). What comparisons & contrasts can you find between Hannah, the mother of Samuel, and Mary, the mother of Jesus?

  3. Pastor Jack Miller famously said, “Cheer up! You’re a worse sinner than you ever dared imagine, and you’re more loved than you ever dared hope.” Why does he suggest cheer in response to personal failure?

  4. Mary sings of God’s power, holiness and mercy. If you were composing a song about God’s work in your life, which of those attributes would be featured most in your song and why? What stories in your life have made that significant to you?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis speaks on Luke 1:67-69, Zechariah's song.

Sermon Questions

  1. Have you been in a position where you wanted something so much, but God seemed silent?
  2. How can we rely on the price paid and the power from God to accomplish our salvation?
  3. What does victory over our enemies look like?
  4. How do you feel knowing the odds that Jesus predicted all Old Testament prophecies? How can that encourage us for the truth of our faith?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series Scroll 2, looking at Acts 13:1-14:28.

Sermon Questions

  1. Christmas has so much wonderful music. What are some of your favorite songs? What makes them special to you?

  2. Isaiah's message is stern but hopeful. He warns of times of deep gloom (Isaiah 8:21-22), yet he says a day will come when the gloom will be pierced by light (Isaiah 9:1-2). Have you ever experienced Christ breaking through a period of gloom in your life? How did He restore hope to you?

  3. Isaiah ascribes several names to the promised Child who is to be born (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace). Which of those holds the most significance for you and why?

  4. As we start into this Christmas season, what message from Isaiah's song do you want to keep singing to yourself?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series Scroll 2, looking at Acts 13:1-14:28.

Sermon Questions

  1. Have you ever gone on a mission trip? If so, what was good and what was challenging?

  2. Try putting yourself in the position of Paul and Barnabas--believing God had told you to go but being chased away everywhere you went. How would you process such setbacks?

  3. When has your life felt most purpose-filled? When has finding purpose been hard?

  4. What would it mean for you to lean into finding God's purpose for your life today?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series Scroll 2, looking at Acts 12:1-25.

Sermon Questions :

  1. Have you ever had a "close call"--one of those experiences that when you look back you're not sure how you escaped serious injury or even death? What happened?

  2. Peter definitely experiences a "close call" in Acts 12. What aspects of his escape do you find most intriguing and why?

  3. This story raises lots of "why" questions: For example, why did God allow James to die but sent an angel to help Peter escape? What are some of the hard "why" questions you've asked God in your own life?

  4. Why is answering the "who" more important than the "why's" (2 Timothy 1:11-12)?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series Scroll 2, looking at Acts 11:1-30.

Sermon Questions:

1.The Jewish practice of circumcision comes up often in the Bible. Why was it so important?

  1. Barnabas plays a key role in this passage. What do you like most about this leader?

  2. If the predicted famine affected everyone, why do you think the church at Antioch wanted to send help to Jerusalem? Didn't Antioch have their own needs?

  3. Where do you feel you need to grow bigger in your vision of the church? What steps can you take to grow?

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Pastor Tim continues "The 2nd Scroll", looking at Acts 10:1-48.

Sermon Questions

  1. Were there any rituals in your home that happened every year? If so, what were they and how did you feel about them?

  2. Peter had a vision where God told him to eat foods that Peter believed were absolutely not allowed for him to eat. If you were in Peter's place and God wanted to ask you in a vision to do something you would never dream of doing, what would it be?

  3. Why do you think God chose to send Peter to Cornelius' house?

  4. Why do you think the Holy Spirit made his presence known in these Gentile believers before Peter had even baptized them? (Acts 10:44-48)

  5. This story is all about God's Spirit breaking down barriers between people. Are there any barriers you can identify in your life, now or in the past, that have kept you from reaching out to certain people?

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Pastor Lance teaches from the series on Scroll 2, looking at Acts 9:1-19.

Sermon Questions:

  1. What do you find surprising or interesting about the conversion of Paul?

  2. How does Paul's conversion provide hope for people in our lives who are rejecting Christ presently?

  3. How does freedom come from the understanding that salvation is about God's work and not ours?

  4. How does Jesus change the focus of our lives from the "I, me" problem?

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Pastor Lance teaches from the series on Scroll 2, looking at Acts 8:1-8.

Sermon Questions:

  1. How has the character of God worked itself out for you in trial?

  2. What two or three characteristics of God do you cling to in trouble?

  3. How can we increase our hope in Jesus in these times?

  4. How have you moved forward one step at a time in tribulation?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series on Scroll 2, looking at Acts 5:1-14.

Sermon Questions

  1. Have you ever encountered a person you initially admired but eventually came to see as a hypocrite? What clued you in? What impact did that have on you?

  2. In the case of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11), the cost of hypocrisy was severe. Why do you think God dealt with them in such an extreme way?

  3. What kinds of hypocrisy could creep into our church? What should you do if you see hypocrisy in a fellow believer?

  4. How can you guard against hypocrisy in your own life?

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Pastor Tim continues the series on Scroll 2, looking at Acts 4:32-37.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Have you ever been the recipient of radical generosity? What happened? What effect did it have on you?

  2. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit had all sorts of effects on the early church. Why do you think Luke focuses on generosity (Acts 4:32)?

  3. Have you ever known someone personally that deserves the name "Barnabas" (Acts 4:36)? What did they do?

  4. In Acts 4:33, Luke says, "...grace was on them all." What do you think that means? What would it look like in our context?

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Pastor Tim continues the series on Scroll 2, looking at Acts 3:1-4:30.

Sermon Questions:

  1. As a child or a teen, do you recall a time when you were clearly at fault but tried really hard to deny it? What happened?

  2. Are all miracles signs? Are signs always miracles? If not, how would you explain the difference?

  3. Do you find it easy or hard to admit fault? Why? How does that impact your relationship with God?

  4. What would have happened to the lame man if he had not believed Peter's words? Some people have a hard time believing God's forgiveness. What is the consequenece of that?

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Pastor Tim continues a series on Acts, looking at Acts 2:1-47.

Sermon Questions

  1. What are your earliest memories of attending church? Were there things you found confusing from those experiences?

  2. What aspects of the symbolism involved in the Holy Spirit’s coming are most meaningful to you? Why?

  3. Have you ever witnessed something that seemed like a genuine supernatural work of the Holy Spirit?

  4. How do you believe the Holy Spirit has gifted you? How are you using those gifts?

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Pastor Tim begins a series on Acts called The 2nd Scroll.

  1. Have you ever tried the sport of Curling? How does Pastor Tim think it connects to the book of Acts? Do you agree or disagree?

  2. Jesus talked constantly about the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3). The disciples worried about the kingdom of Israel (Acts 1:6). What was the difference? What lessons for our time can you draw from Acts 1:7-8?

3.Why do you think Jesus made a point of visibly ascending to heaven while the disciples watched? Why didn’t he just disappear?

4Have you ever faced a major decision where you knew you needed God’s guidance? What was your decision-making process? What happened and what did you learn?

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Pastor Lance continues the series, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Galatians 5:22-23, looking at Self-control.

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Sermon Questions

  1. Our appetites, ambition, and anger can easily get out of control. Which one of these have impacted your life the most? Are they under control?

  2. How does lack of self control lead to ruin? Review the stories of Samson and Absalom. How did they lack self-control?

  3. How do I give control of myself to Jesus?

  4. How does Jesus help us say yes to the right things and no to the wrong things?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Galatians 5:22-23, looking at Gentleness.

Sermon Questions:

  1. How do you spot a good watermelon? What, according to Pastor Tim, does that have to do with Galatians 5:22-23?

  2. Based on what you know about the Apostle Paul, how would you describe his natural temperament? How does yours compare to his?

  3. Paul regularly advised gentleness when dealing with difficult people (look up Galatians 6:1-3, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Titus 3:1-3). In what types of situations do you find it difficult to exercise gentleness? Why?

  4. Thinking about those times when gentleness is difficult, can you identify things you may wrongly believe about yourself, God or others that cause you to respond harshly? What steps do you think the Holy Spirit might be asking of you to counteract those beliefs?

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John Edgecomb continues the series, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Galatians 5:22-23. This week we look at Faithfulness.

Sermon Questions:

  1. God is always faithful. But share a time when He really showed you His faithfulness in your life.

  2. What is the relationship between faith and faithfulness? Does Hebrews 11:6 help?

  3. Why is faithfulness such a key to a healthy family? Why is it an absolute requirement for marriage?

  4. How would you counsel someone who carries a trust wound, to begin to believe in God's faithfulness?

  5. Who has been a 1 Corinthians 13:7 encourager in your life?

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This Sunday Pastor Britt Hemphill continues the series, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Galatians 5:22-23. This week we looK at Goodness.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. What has been your experience of goodness?

  2. What is one of your favorite accounts of Jesus being good? Why is this account meaningful to you?

  3. How would you compare goodness and kindness?

  4. Identify some settings in which you want to be more aware of the pontential for adding value to others? Which one of these will you make a priority this month?

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Pastor Lance Lewis continues the series, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Galatians 5:22-23. This week we'll be looking at Patience.

Sermon Questions:

  1. How would you define patience?

  2. Do you agree that it is the ability to handle delay graciously?

  3. How has God demonstrated His great patience in your life?

  4. How can we demonstrate patience to a microwave culture?

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This Sunday Pastor Tim Richards continues the series, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Galatians 5:22-23. This week we'll be looking at Kindness.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Think of a time when someone showed you true kindness. What did they do? Why is it so outstanding in your mind?

  2. How would you define the difference between the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit?

  3. Of all the positive character traits Paul could have named, why do you think he was led to pick kindness as one of the key evidences of the Spirit’s work?

  4. When & why are you least likely to exhibit kindness? What deeper spiritual issues do you think God may want to address in your heart that might change that?

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Pastor Josh Deshazerl continues the series, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Galatians 5:22-23. This week we'll be looking at Peace.

Sermon Questions:

  1. What does being at peace look like to you?

  2. How do we get in our own way of experiencing peace?

  3. How can Jesus giving us peace with God change the way we experience peace inside ourselves and with others?

  4. What would it look like for you to experience peace through prayer this week?

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Sermon Questions

  1. What has been your experience of joy as a Fruit of the Spirit?

  2. In what ways have you experienced hope and imagination as ‘upstream’ from joy? How do you see these two things informing joy as a gift of the Spirit?

  3. CS Lewis wrote: “All Joy reminds. It is never a possession, always a desire for something longer ago or further away or still ‘about to be.’” Discuss this idea as it relates to joy as a fruit of the Spirit.

  4. Is it difficult for you to distinguish joy from happiness? If so, in what ways?

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Pastor Tim Richards starts a new series on the fruit of the Spirit called, "If Jesus Had a Fruit Stand," from Gallatians 5:22-23.

Sermon Questions

  1. In your own words, how would you define “the works of the flesh”?

  2. What is the difference between works and fruit?

  3. Read John 12:24-25. Has God ever taken you through an experience that felt like a death but the end result was good? What happened?

  4. Is there something in your life right now that you think God may be asking you to release to him? What will that require?

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Guest Speaker Dan Stephenson preaches on “Radical Generosity” from Exodus 36:1-7 and 35:30-35. Click here to learn more about ZimZam Global.

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Sermon Questions:

  1. Can you think of any additonal examples of “over the top” generosity – (a) in the Bible, or (b) in real life?

  2. How have you seen the “Overflow Principle” in operation in your life? How about in the people around you? (God gave you something – money, possessions, skill, etc. – and you passed some or all of it along to someone else.)

  3. Why is generosity so closely connected to the heart? Does God value generous acts that come from the heart more than those that don’t? Why?

  4. Discuss the difference between “giving” and “radical giving” (giving something “up”). What else can you give “up” besides time? 5. What God-given skills do you have? How can those be employed in service to God? Help each other answer this question and think outside the box. 6. What really happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

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Guest speaker Bob Peckham preaches on "The End from the Beginning" from Revelation 5:6-14 and 7:9-12.

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Sermon Questions

  1. Read Psalm 130:5-6. What does it mean for our souls to wait for the Lord more than the watchmen for the morning? Waiting is not easy! What has helped you grow in waiting for the Lord?

  2. Revelation 5 and 7 are throne room scenes. Who is there and what is happening? How do these scenes related to what still remains to be done in world missions?

. John Piper wrote, "Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn't." What does this mean? In what ways should worship be the goal of the church and DCC's missions partners?

  1. The advancement of the Gospel in this world is often met with persecution and suffering. How can this be explained in light of the Bible and particularly Revelation?

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Doug Landro from One Collective is our guest speaker. He is speaking from Daniel Chapter 4. One Collective is a global non-profit that brings people together around the ways of Jesus to create lasting change in our world today.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Which acting role best describes your Christian life--the star of the film or a supporting actor/actress in the story of Jesus?

  2. How does one maintain happiness when their world is falling apart?

  3. How does living as a supporting actor/actress help us avoid stress when our world is falling apart?

  4. Fun question: Are you suffering from boanthropy? (they will have to Google it--this is the mental condition King Nebuchadnezzar suffered from Daniel 4)

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Pastor Tim Richards brings Part 3 in a series on the book of Revelation. This week we look at Revelation 13:1-18 & 18:1-24.

Sermon Questions:

  1. What did you think of the story about Nabeel and his dream?

  2. Have you ever encountered interpretations of the prophecies in Revelation that struck you as crazy? What were they? Why do you think they were in error?

  3. What kind of “marks” does the world try to stamp on us? In other words, where does our society push values and identities that are at odds with loyalty and allegiance to Jesus? Which of those identities do you find yourself tempted to adopt?

  4. In the Old Testament the prophet Jeremiah wrote a letter to people who had been taken captive and became exiles in Babylon. Part of his message was “…seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare" (Jeremiah 29:7). As followers of Jesus, we too are spiritual exiles in this world. What does it mean for us to avoid becoming compromised citizens of Babylon and yet still be people who pray and work for the good of the “Babylon” in which we live?

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Pastor Tim Richards brings the final sermon in a series on the book of Revelation. This week we look at Revelation 1:1-19.

Sermon Questions

  1. What points of comparison or contrast do you see between the culture we live in vs. that of the early Christians to whom Revelation was written?

  2. What aspect of the description given of Jesus in Revelation 1:12-14 stands out most to you and why?

  3. Pastor Tim outlined several surprising aspects of Jesus as the Lamb of God. Which of those is most meaningful to you and why?

  4. What have been the most important take-aways for you from the series on Revelation?

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Pastor Tim Richards brings Part 4 in a series on the book of Revelation. This week we look at Revelation 7:9-17.

Sermon Questions:

Have someone in your group read aloud Revelation 7:9-17. Encourage the rest of your group simply to listen attentively to the reading. This will be similar to how the early Christians first heard this message--one person read while the others listened. After reading, discuss these questions:

  1. What images stood out to you? Why?

  2. The ones dressed in white are described as those who have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. Literally speaking, dipping a garment in blood would not make it white. What is the meaning of this surprising image?

  3. For people like those early believers, living in a time of intense persecution, what comfort does this vision give?

  4. What encouragement or comfort does this passage offer you?

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Pastor Tim Richards brings Part 2 in a series on the book of Revelation . This week we will be looking at Revelation 2:1-3:22 .

Sermon Questions:

It will be important to read over Revelation chapters 2 and 3.

1.Why is it important to understand who a specific letter was addressed to? What insights did you gain about any of the churches addressed in Revelation 2-3?

  1. Do any of the 7 churches remind you of our church? Why/how?

  2. In your own personal life, what challenges stood out from these letters?

  3. What words of encouragement did you find for yourself and/or our church in these letters?

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Pastor Tim Richards begins a 5-week series on the book of Revelation. This week we will be looking at Revelation 1:1-20.

Sermon Questions

  1. What was your internal reaction when you heard about this series on the book of Revelation? Why?

  2. What is the difference beetween an X-ray vs. Crystal Ball perspective when studying Revelation?

  3. Were there perspectives shared in the message that you found helpful? What were they and how did it help?

  4. Read Revelation 1:1-8. What descriptors of God stand out the most to you? Why?

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Pastor Lance Lewis brings the final sermon in the series "The Gospel According to Country Music." This week: "I Saw the Light," looking at Acts 26:1-18.

Sermon Questions

  1. How is religion different from a relationship with Jesus?

  2. Are there areas of your life where religion has crept in?

  3. How have you experienced God's spotlight as Jesus?

  4. How can we tell others about the good news of Jesus?

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Pastor Lance Lewis examines the country song "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive," by looking at Hebrews 9:27-28.

Sermon Questions

  1. How does the certainty of death affect the way we live? How should it?

  2. What gives you great hope that death is not the end of life?

  3. How have you perceived the judgment of believers in the past? How do you perceive it now?

  4. How did Christ launch the greatest rescue mission in history?

  5. What hope and peace does your salvation bring?

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Pastor Lance Lewis brings Part 2 in the series "The Gospel According to Country Music." This week's sermon is titled "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," looking at John 16:30-33.

Sermon Questions

  1. Have you ever felt lonely in a crowd? What was that like? Why do you think we are lonelier than ever today?

  2. How can we experience solitude without loneliness?

  3. How has God's presence been real and personal to you?

  4. How can helping others be an ointment to loneliness?

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Pastor Lance Lewis brings a message from Mark 7:14-23 entitled "Your Cheating Heart."

Sermon Questions1. Do you ever feel like your life is a life of tragedy? How does joy offset that tragedy? 2. Humanistic teaching declares that people are basically " good at heart ", How does the Bible speak to that issue? 3. How can we guard against a calloused heart? 4. How can we get the clean heart that God promised to his children?
5. What part does hope and forgiveness play in our hearts?

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George Crabb brings a message from Luke 24:13-53 referencing The Road to Emmaus.

Sermon Questions April 7, 2024

  1. How many miles did Jesus walk with these two on that road to Emmaus, and how long (on average) would that take you?

  2. How do you think the Lord talks to you?

  3. Where do you see Jesus in the Old Testament?

  4. Does your heart burn within you when you discover Jesus in the Old Testament?

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Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 24:1-12.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Have you ever fallen victim to a scam? If so, what happened? Why did you get fooled?

  2. Has the story of Easter been an encouragement or a challenge to your faith?

  3. Which of the clues Pastor Tim described were most interesting to you? Why?

  4. Imagine it is Easter Sunday morning 2,000 years ago. You are in a Roman prison because of your faith, uncertain if you will be released to go home or into an arena to face wild animals and death. In the next cell is another believer. You have found a scrap of parchment. What will you write to encourage your friend? How are those words an encouragement to you today?

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This Sunday Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 23:1-47.

Sermon Questions March 24, 2024

  1. Have you ever been falsely accused of something? How did it make you feel? How did you respond? How did Jesus respond to His accusers? Why do you think Jesus chose to respond as He did?

  2. Luke's entire description of the actual act of crucifying Jesus consists of three words (Luke 23:33 "...they crucified him...") Why do you think Luke gives so little description to an event that is so central to the Christian faith?

  3. Luke spends time telling the story of the two men crucified with Jesus. What lessons do you draw from their stories?

  4. Francis Spufford has written, "Taking the things people do wrong seriously is part of taking them seriously." What does that mean? How does it relate to the crucifixion?

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Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 21:5-38.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. The Bible never explains why Judas betrayed Jesus, because Judas never lived long enough to say. However, given what we know of the story of Jesus, why do you think Judas turned traitor?

  2. In what ways are the stories of Judas and Peter similar and how are they different?

  3. If Judas hadn't taken his life, do you think he could have been forgiven? Why or why not?

  4. Have you ever been in a place where you faced deep failure and/or lost hope? What helped you to hang on in that dark night of the soul?

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This Sunday Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 19:37-20:26.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Because Jesus drove out the people selling in the temple, some conclude that nothing should ever be sold inside a church building. What are your thoughts on that? How would you draw boundaries between what is appropriate vs. inappropriate "marketing" in a church context?

  2. Twice Jesus responds to trick questions with His own trick questions (Luke 20:1-8 and 20:21-26). Which of those exchanges do you like best and why?

  3. What does Jesus mean in referring to Himself as a rejected stone that becomes a cornerstone (Luke 20:17-18)?

  4. Was there a time in your life where Jesus was a rejected stone? When and how did He become your cornerstone?

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Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 21:5-38.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. What is one of the most impressive buildings you have visited? Why did it impress you? How would you feel if you saw a headline tomorrow stating that building had been completely destroyed? How do you imagine Jesus’ words about the temple in Jerusalem affected his hearers (Luke 21:5-6)

  2. Jesus told his disciples that if they were put on trial for their faith he would give the words they needed when they needed them. There are several instances in the book of Acts where Jesus’ followers were arrested and questioned. One example is found in Acts 4:1-21. Another is in 5:27-42. Look up one of these stories. What impresses you about the answers given?

  3. Why do you think Jesus described the kinds of chaos that would occur before his return but left the specific details so vague? Why tell us about it at all?

  4. In Luke 21 there are 5 specific things Jesus told his followers to do. Look them up and fill in the list below. Which one speaks the most to you?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 19:1-10.

SERMON QUESTIONS:

  1. Why do you think Jesus told Zacchaeus, "I must be a guest in your home..."?

  2. Try doing your own compare and contrast between Luke 19:1-10 and Luke 18:18-30. What is similar? What is different?

  3. What lessons do you draw from these two very different interactions people had with Jesus?

  4. Do you have an impossible story in your life--some way that Jesus has changed your direction that once seemed completely improbable?

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Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 17:1-10.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had a tree that needed to be removed? How hard was it?

  2. Jesus talked aboaut giving a brother or sister a rebuke. Do you find it harder to give or receive a rebuke? Why? When is a rebuke important? How can you do it without losing a friend?

  3. Jesus put more emphasis on forgiving than He did on rebuking. Is forgiveness easy or hard for you?

  4. What lesson does the mustard seed have to teach us about faith and forgiveness?

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Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 16:1-31.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. Do you like movies about clever con jobs? If so, what is one of your favorites? Why do you think Jesus chose to teach a good lesson using a sneaking character (Luke 16:1-13)?

  2. Thinking about the two parables Jesus told, what difference does it make if we view our resources as something we are entitled to or entrusted with?

  3. In Luke 16:15, Jesus talks about something being an "abomination" in the sight of God. What does that word mean (feel free to grab a dictionary)? What is it that Jesus calls an abomination? Why?

  4. Jesus seems to be warning some very smart people about their habit of justifying bad behavior. Have you ever caught yourself rationalizing or justifying something you knew wasn't right? If you're brave, share what it was and how you tried to convince yourself it was really okay.

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This Sunday Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 15:1-35.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. What does it mean to grumble? Was there something in your childhood that you grumbled about? If you have time and a Bible concordance, try looking up all the uses of "grumble" (grumbled, grumbling). What is the problem with grumbling?

  2. Compare and contrast the three stories. What is similar? What is different? How does each complement the others?

  3. If Jesus walked into our community, what is something He might do that might surprise some Christians and give Him a chance to re-tell these stories of lost things being found?

  4. Which characters in these stories do you identify with and why?

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Pastor Lance continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 14:25-35.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. How do you process Jesus' teaching that one must "hate" his father or mother in order to follow Christ?

  2. Have you faced a situation where following Jesus caused tension?

  3. How do we live out Galatians 6:14: "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."

  4. Have you considered the value of a good finish? Do you believe in "spiritual retirement"?

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This Sunday Pastor Tim continues The Two Scrolls series, looking at Luke 13:1-9.

SERMON QUESTIONS

  1. If you were going to give this section a title, what would it be?

  2. What does the fig tree represent in Jesus’ story? Why do you think that?

  3. This passage has lots of warnings but are there any evidences of grace?

  4. Do you think Jesus’ words have any application to Christians living in 21st century America? If so, what? If not, why not?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke." He looks at Luke 12:35-39.

Sermon Discussion Questions -

  1. What difference does it make in our understanding of Scripture if the warnings Jesus gave were for events near or far from the people He was talking to?

  2. Why do you think the people Jesus was talking to were better at predicting the weather than they were at understanding what Jesus had to say?

  3. Has your faith in Jesus ever created tension in your relationships with family or friends? If so, how have you dealt with it? In terms of being ready for the Master to return, what sorts of things for you specifically do you think Jesus has given you to do that He wants to find you doing?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards brings the 3rd sermon in a 4-week Advent series called "The Angels of Christmas--Advent's Heralds of Hope." This week looks at the angel's message to Joseph from Matthew 1:18-25.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Why do you think Matthew makes a point of telling us that Joseph was a just man? What role did that trait play in Joseph's decision about how to deal with the revelation of Mary's pregnancy?

  2. The angel tells Joseph not to fear. What fears do you think Joseph might have had?

  3. What part of the angel's message is most interesting to you and why?

  4. As you prepare your heart for Christmas, what are you thankful Jesus has saved you from?

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Tim Richards brings the 2nd sermon in his 4-week Advent series called "The Angels of Christmas--Advent's Heralds of Hope." This week looks at the angel's message to Mary from Luke 1:26-38.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Do you know the story of your name? Why was it given to you? What does it mean?

  2. The angel's greeting to Mary as a favored or graced person (Luke 1:28) has led to controversy, with some thinking Mary was given a special role in dispensing grace. What did you learn about this controversy?

  3. What did you learn and what is significant to you about the name of Jesus?

  4. The book of Revelation uses lots of imagery, some of it hard to understand. In Revelation 2:17, we are told that God will someday give a new name to those who conquer. What kinds of things do you think God may incorporate into the new names He gives His children?

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Pastor Tim Richards begins a 4-week Advent series called "The Angels of Christmas--Advent's Heralds of Hope." This week looks at the angel's message from Luke 1:5-25. SERMON: 36:26

Sermon Questions:

  1. What picture comes into your mind when you think of seeing an angel?

  2. Have you ever had an experience that overwhelmed you with fear? What happened? What insight does that give into Zechariah's experience?

  3. What aspect of the angel's message to Zechariah do you find most meaningful?

  4. If God sent you to tell someone about the Good News of Christmas, how would you explain it? What has it meant in your life?

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Pastor Tim Richards looks at Luke 11:37-12:34, for his series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke",

Sermon Questions:

  1. Our passage begins with the story of Jesus offending his hosts at a dinner party. Have you ever been at a party when a guest did something offensive? What happened? How did people respond?

  2. Luke is clear that by the time Jesus left the party, there were powerful people plotting to do him harm (Luke 11:53-54). Have you ever or are you right now in a position where you feel there were/are powerful people who mean you harm? What is your natural response to that sort of threat?

  3. Does it seem strange that Jesus, knowing what he knew about the future chose to prepare his disciples the way he did? (Luke 12:22-36)

  4. We live in uncertain times. It’s hard to know what the future will bring. What would it look like for you to seriously take Jesus’ counsel this week? What habits or voices in your life make it easier or harder to do that? What can you do to control those influences?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 11:1-26. Sermon Questions:

  1. Thinking about things you've prayed for over the past few weeks, how does your typical prayer compare to the prayer model Jesus taught?

  2. Can you think of a time when you sensed God's Spirit had moved or helped you to do something that went beyond your natural inclinations or abilities?

  3. Jesus warned about a clean, tidy house that had nobody home (Luke 11:24-26). Pastor Tim talked about what Jesus was getting at with that image. Do you see places in our time where well-meaning people are trying to tidy things up but without God's power at the center? What is the danger in that?

  4. What relationships has God placed you in where He may want to use His finger?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 10:25-37.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Why is the question "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" the wrong question?

  2. Who is your neighbor? What does this parable teach us about loving others?

  3. As you read the parable with yourself in the role of the passer-by, how are you challenged?

  4. As you read the parable with yourself in the role of the injured man, and the Lord as the Samaritan, how are you thrilled?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 9:28-50.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Try putting yourself in Peter's shoes. How would you have reacted? Consider Peter's later recollection (2 Peter 1:16-18).

  2. Why do you think Jesus often said things to His disciples that didn't make sense to them until much later (Luke 9: 44-45)?

  3. What lessons do you draw from Jesus' example of the little child?

  4. What does it look like among Christians when group pride creeps in? How do we fight against that?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 9:18-27.

Sermon Questions:

  1. What is your favorite labor-saving device?

  2. What is one of the hardest things you have ever attempted? Why did you do it?

  3. Peter's answer to Jesus' question no doubt deepend and changed as he came to understand more. How has your opinion of who Jesus is changed over the course of your life?

  4. Is there something hard Jesus has asked or is asking of you this year?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 8:4-15. SERMON: 35:33

Sermon Questions:

  1. Why do you think Jesus chose to tell a story with some hidden meanings? (Luke 8:10)

  2. Jesus talked about Satan snatching God’s word away like a bird snatching seeds before they can grow. What does that look like? How does it happen?

  3. If you have a friend who loves Jesus but doesn’t attend church anymore, what reasons would you give for them to return?

  4. Pastor Tim talked about thinning carrots. Are there any carrots in your life that need thinning? What would that require?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 7:1-8:3.

Sermon Questions:

  1. If you were the widow in the story, would you have shouted, fainted, run away or done something else entirely?

  2. Which aspects of the story of the banquet at Simon’s house interest you most and why?

  3. John the Baptist’s response to the news he’s heard of Jesus actually causes him to doubt. Has Jesus ever done things in your life that have caused doubt? What encouragement for times of doubt do you find in Jesus’ response to John’s question?

  4. Pastor Tim finished with two questions: a) Which slice are you on; b) If you are on Jesus’ slice, where are you on it? How have you processed those questions in your own mind?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke" looking at Luke 6:1-49.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Can you describe a time when someone really made you mad? How did you deal with the situation?

  2. In Luke 6:27-36 Jesus gives several instructions about how we should deal with problem people. Which one sounds most difficult? Why?

  3. Can you relate a time in your life when you were faced with an enemy and you chose to do good to them? What happened?

  4. What insights into God’s heart for you does this passage give?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 5:1-39. Special Guest, Author Luuk Vandeweghe.

Sermon Questions:

  1. Why do you think Peter reacted the way he did to Jesus’ miracle (Luke 5:8)?

  2. If you had been the leper that came to Jesus, what aspect of your disease would have been most difficult for you – the physical disfigurement, the emotions of an incurable disease, or the social isolation leprosy entailed?

  3. Who do you think is comparable in our society to Levi, the tax collector? Who would be the people such a character would likely invite to a party with Jesus?

  4. Of the four characters – Peter, the Leper, Levi & the Pharisees, which one do you identify with most and why? Why is Jesus' new way attractive to a person like you?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 4:1-44. SERMON: 28:10

*Special Guest Author Luuk Vandeweghe

Sermon Questions:

  1. What connections do you see between the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and the Old Testament stories Pastor Tim referenced?

  2. Luke says that after Satan tempted Jesus he departed “until an opportune time”. In your life when are the “opportune times” you are most vulnerable to temptation?

  3. What encouragement do you find in Jesus’ choice not to yield to His temptations?

  4. In what wilderness places has Jesus been your Rescuer?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards continues the series "Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke", looking at Luke 2:39-3:38. SERMON: 33:57

Sermon Questions:

  1. Luuk Vandeweghe shared another clue this week that points to the validity of eyewitness accounts in Luke’s gospel. What did you think of this piece of evidence?

  2. John the Baptist reminded the Jews he was preaching that being right with God was a matter of the heart, not their heritage as children of Abraham. What are some things you think people today can put confidence in spiritually that can’t guarantee God’s favor?

  3. When people asked John what they should do to repent, he gave very practical and personal instructions. Thinking about your own life, where are some places God has asked you to repent? What action did that require?

  4. What do you think about Pastor Tim’s theory about the dove? How does the imagery of Jesus’ baptism speak to your heart?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be starting a new series called Two Scrolls--The Gospel Story According to Luke.

Sermon Questions:

  1. What difference does it make in your reading of Luke's gospel knowing he interviewed eyewitnesses?

  2. Do you think your response to an angel with an unbelievable message would be more like Zechariah or Mary? How does your past experience and personality play into that answer?

  3. Have you ever seen God bring abundance out of a situation you considered hopeless? What happened?

  4. Are there any blessings God has given that you are tempted to hold onto too tightly? What would it mean for you to open your hand with that blessing?

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This Sunday, Family Ministries Pastor Josh Deshazer speaks on Genesis 12, "Trusting God When He Calls."

Sermon Questions:

  1. What does Genesis 12 teach us about the way God calls?

  2. What does the life of Abraham teach us about what it means to trust God as He calls?

  3. Where have you experienced God's calling and leading in your own life? Is there something God is calling you to?

  4. What is one area God is calling you to trust him and let go of something you are holding on to too tightly

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Pastor Tim Richards looks at John 15:1 where Jesus says "I Am the Vine."
Sermon Questions:
 1.  Jesus described Himself as the true vine.  That implies that there are false vines--things that give the appearance of being a source of life but aren't.  What are some false vines you can identify that people sometimes "abide" in hoping to enrich their lives but finding disappointment? 2.  In John 15:9, Jesus compares His love for us as being similar to His Father's love for Him.  What does that tell you about Jesus' love for you? 3.  Jesus' advice to His disciples was that they should "abide" in His love.  What does that mean?  How do you do that? 4.  Based on Jesus' teaching in this passage, which of these two statements is correct and what difference does it make?A.  God loves me because I will bear fruit.B.  I will bear fruit because God loves me.

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Sermon Questions:

  1. What do you think about the discussion involving our tendency to create our own god?

  2. In what ways have you struggled with this issue in the past?

  3. How can you encourage others to accept the Biblical Jesus?

  4. Of the occult, other faiths, and humanism, which one do you think is the greatest threat to the Biblical Jesus?

  5. How does it encourage you to understand that while we live and operate in this world, it is not our home?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards will be bringing Part 5 in the "I AM" series, taking a look at John 11:25, where Jesus says "I Am The Resurrection & The Life."

Sermon Questions:

  1. If Lazarus had been your brother, would you have met Jesus like Mary or Martha?

  2. When you have experienced grief, how have friends best been able to comfort you?

  3. What are your thoughts after looking at the Malibu Camp tombstone?

  4. What from this story about Jesus as the resurrection and life has significance for you?

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Sermon Questions:

  1. Jesus says He is the owner of the flock, not just a hired hand. Have you ever observed the difference between an owner vs an employee in a time of crisis? What does that picture tell you about Jesus?

  2. In John 10:14-15, Jesus compares the shared knowledge between Himself and His flock to the shared knowledge between Himself and His Father. What does that mean?

  3. Jesus talks about calling other sheep out of other sheep pens to join His flock. What sheep pens has the Good Shepherd called you out of?

  4. Spend some time meditating on Psalm 23 and the Shepherd's great love for you.

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Sermon Questions:

  1. What do you think Jesus means when Jesus declares that the thief comes to 'steal, kill, and destroy?' How have you seen that in your life and world?

  2. What did you learn about the sheep and the shepherd that applies to Jesus' teaching here?

  3. How do you recognize the voice of the Shepherd? How does the Lord speak to you?

  4. How do you find refuge, refreshment, and renewal in Jesus?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis brings us Part 2 in the "I AM" series - "The Light of the World", looking at John 8:12-20. 

Sermon & Discussion Questions:

  1. What other lights of illumination have you followed in the past?

  2. Do you forgive yourself easily?

  3. How has the light of Jesus freed you from the fear of death?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim Richards starts a new series called "I AM", focusing on John 6:48-51.

Sermon Discussion Questions for July 16, 2023

  1. Try putting yourself in the place of those who first heard Jesus refer to himself as the Bread of Life. How do you think you would have reacted?

  2. Why do you think Jesus chose to use such provocative language in talking about himself in this way?

  3. Can you describe ways that Jesus has been the Bread of Life for you?

  4. What things have been most helpful to you in “feeding” on Jesus?

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This Sunday, Britt Hemphill, Pastor of Global Ministries, will be bringing a sermon titled, "Forever Young," considering Psalm 90:12.

Sermon Discussion Questions for July 9, 2023

  1. If you could talk to your younger self, what are some things you would say?

  2. If you could say something to help your younger self prepare for the life ahead, what would you say? Are there teens or young people in your sphere of influence to whom you could say these things?

  3. In what ways was the idea of life measured as "Time Billionaires" helpful and/or meaningful to you?

  4. Did you complete your Time Calendar? If so, how was that experience?

  5. Are there any time investments you feel God inviting you to pursue with the billion(s) or partial billions of seconds left in your life? If so, what is one action step toward beginning one investment?

  6. Michael Card's song "Tears of the World" includes this intro verse and chorus: "In any split second of time, in the blink that is one single day, the sum of the sorrows that wraps round the world, could catch every soul up, and sweep them away...So open my eyes, and open my heart, and grant me the gift of Your grieving. And awaken in me the compassion to weep just one of the tears of the world." What is one thing that "awakens in you the compassion to weep just one of the tears of the world"?

  7. Read this excerpt from Oswald Chambers MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST (June 8): "Put everything in your life afloat upon God, going out to sea on the great swelling tide of His purpose, and your eyes will be opened. If you believe in Jesus, you are not to spend all your time in the calm waters just inside the harbor, full of joy, but always tied to the dock. You have to get out past the harbor into the great depths of God, and begin to know things for yourself..." What kind of response do these thoughts from Oswald Chambers elicit as you think about your journey with Jesus?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim will be finishing the series, "Religion for Losers--Learning to Win the Jesus Way," looking at Romans 12:2.

Sermon Discussion Questions for July 2, 2023

  1. Where would you place yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, if #1 = "I hate politics" and #10 = "I think about politics all the time"? Have you moved up or down on that scale over the course of your life?

  2. Where do you feel tension between faith and politics?

  3. Which of the points Pastor Tim presented was most interesting to you and why?

  4. How can you show the love of Jesus to a friend or family member who disagrees with your politics?

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Guest speaker Dan Stephenson is one of the nation's top trial lawyers, an author, world champion swimmer, and human anti-trafficking expert.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Who are the "harassed and helpless" in Sequim and surrounding areas? Think of this broadly, in terms of categories, and then think of specific people you can name.

  2. Is there an aspect of compassion you hadn't thought about before? How is it likely to shape you?

  3. Think of a situation where you prayed for God to send workers into the harvest and then He sent you. If you're in a group, share with the group. If you're by yourself, think about how that experience shaped you, and how it might happen again.

  4. Look at Daniel 1:9 and Jeremiah 42:12. These are 2 verses where God gave compassion to someone for the benefit of another person. How might you become more compassionate?

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Pastor Tim continues the series "Religion for Losers: Learning to Win the Jesus Way," looking at John 13:12-15.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What is the difference between being a part of the "Church Universal" vs the "Church Local"?

  2. As a regular family member of DCC, where are you serving? What areas are you aware of where help is needed?

  3. Is submitting to others easy or difficult for you?

  4. How do you distinguish between healthy submission and unhealthy allowance of abuse in a relationship?

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Pastor Tim Richards resumes his series "Religion for Losers: Learning to Win the Jesus Way," looking at 1 Corinthians 1:22-25. Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. How would you explain to someone the difference between Jesus going to the cross for us vs. His call for us to take up our cross and follow Him?

  2. Thinking about Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 and your own spiritual journey, was the message of the cross ever a stumbling block or something foolish in your eyes? How is the cross power and wisdom in your life today?

  3. What are some of the "No's" that you have had to crucify (or find you still need to crucify) in your life? What has helped you have victory in those areas?

  4. Are there things God has placed in your path that saying "yes" to have been or are cross-carrying events?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series "Religion for Losers - Learning to Win the Jesus Way," looking at Philippians 2:3-8.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Do you have anyone in your life that you feel safe admitting your failures to? What makes that person safe?

  2. Can you think of an example where someone put your interests before their own? What was the effect on you? Where have you extended that same valuing to others?

  3. James 3:17 lists 7 characteristics of godly wisdom: pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere. Which of those do you identify as a trait you would like to see God develop more fully in your life? Is there a specific conflict or decision you are facing where you need this kind of godly wisdom?

  4. Have you ever experienced God bringing abundance out of an experience that initially seemed like a personal loss? Is there any place in your life now where you think God may be asking you to make a sacrifice?

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Pastor Tim starts a 5-week series called "Religion for Losers - Learning to Win the Jesus Way."

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. As a young person, did you ever win something you were proud of?

  2. Have you ever experienced a success or "win" that didn't satisfy you as deeply as you anticipated? What was that experience like?

  3. What stood out to you from the stories Roger shared?

  4. As a follower of Jesus, can you identify any goals or accomplishments that at one time meant a great deal to you but came to mean less as your faith grew? Why did those priorities change?

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Pastor Lance will finishes is 4 part series, "Passport to Heaven", by looking at John 14:1-6.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. How do you feel about C.S. Lewis' statement that it was Christians' preoccupation with heaven that led to them leaving their mark on earth?

  2. Does it give you comfort knowing that you can be assured of your salvation?

  3. How would you answer the question "How can I know that I am a child of God?"

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance will continue the series "Passport to Heaven", looking at Revelation 20:1-5.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What activities do you most look forward to in heaven?

  2. How are human relationships tainted during our lifetimes? What do you think will be different in heaven?

  3. What would it look like to be fully known?

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance will continue the series "Passport to Heaven", looking at 2 Corinthians 5:1-9.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Which of the 4 views of death do you believe? Have you had conversations with those that believed differently?

  2. How can you nurture your renewing Spirit everyday?

  3. How can a proper view of death lead to doing God's will in your life today?

  4. What do you most look forward to about your resurrected body?

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Join Pastor Lance Lewis as he begins a new series "Passport to Heaven." In this 4 week series, Lance takes a look at Hebrews 11:13-16.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. How do you imagine heaven?

  2. What are you most looking forward to?

  3. How do you feel about Jesus’ teaching that He is the way?

  4. How can we communicate that truth in a loving way? Join Pastor Lance as he takes a look at Heaven as described in the Bible.

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim will finish the series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus," with an Easter Message from Matthew 17:22-23.

Sermon Discussion Questions for April 9, 2023:

  1. Do you have any favorite Easter traditions? If so, why are they special?

  2. Have you ever experienced the death of an expectation that caused you great distress? What happened?

3.Which of the six clues for the resurrection do you find most intriguing?

  1. How can the resurrection of Jesus help us in times of great distress?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim will finish the series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus," looking at Luke 8:40-48. 

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Try imagining yourself as the woman in the crowd. What thoughts and emotions go through your mind?

  2. Try imagining being Jairus walking with Jesus in the crowd. What thoughts and emotions are going through your mind?

  3. How many contrasts can you draw between Jairus and the Woman who was healed?

  4. What in the story speaks the most to you in your own life?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim will continue the series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus," looking at Matthew 19:16-30. 

Sermon Discussion Questions for March 26, 2023

  1. Have you ever been close to a camel? What do you find most interesting about them?

  2. Has money ever told you any lies?

  3. In what ways is it impossible to please God? How does grace change things?

  4. Can you identify ways God's goodness has led you to a generous faith?

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Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What does this story teach you about life in God's Kingdom?

  2. Can you identify places in your life where King Jesus has taken pity on you?

  3. How can we generously forgive without foolishly enabling?

  4. Where have you experienced either giving or receiving true forgiveness?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim continues the series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus," looking at Matthew 15:21-28. 

Sermon Discussion Questions for March 12, 2023

  1. Were there any names you were called as a kid that hurt your feelings?

  2. Try putting yourself into that woman's place. What would you have been thinking when Jesus replied with his outrageous answer?

  3. What parts of this story do you find especially meaningful?

  4. Is there something happening in your life right now that makes you desperate for God's mercy?

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Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Were there any iron-clad traditions that you grew up with? Did you ever confuse a tradition with God's commands?

  2. Read aloud Matthew 15:8. How might Isaiah's strong words have implications for us in our context?

  3. What difference does it make if you see sin as being caused by external or internal influences?

  4. Knowing the journey of your own heart, how has Jesus changed it?

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Discussion Questions:

  1. How much of your family history do you know? Do you have any noteworthy relatives in your background?

  2. We say that salvation depends simply on faith in Jesus. How does that square with Jesus' teaching on the importance of hearing and doing?

  3. Are there patterns you learned in your earthly family that have been changed because of your membership in God's family? If so, what are they?

  4. Being part of God's family can still pose challenges. What family skills has God taught you for successful living in his very diverse spiritual family?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim is in week 4 of his new series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus".

Discussion Questions:

  1. Do you remember any particular arts and crafts projects from childhood? Why do you think those projects stayed in your mind?

  2. How do you think others may misunderstand you based simply on what they see on the outside?

  3. What has God's forgiveness meant in your life?

  4. Who do you have in your life that is a good enough friend that they would haul you up on the roof?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim is in week 3 of his new series "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus".

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Have you ever been in a situation where it felt like there was no hope? How did you and those around you react?

  2. Other than God, what sorts of things, ideas or people have you put faith in?

  3. Has there been an experience in your life where you have seen God provide rescue when all seemed lost?

  4. Think about the most challenging situation you are facing right now. What words do you need to speak to Jesus? What is His Spirit whispering to your heart?

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Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Have you ever used a good excuse to avoid a hard task?

  2. Which do you find has the most influence in your decisions: expectation, obligations or the desire for approval?

  3. Can you think of an experience in your life where you knew God was calling you to a step of faith that you were afraid to take? What happened?

  4. Is there a step right now that you believe Jesus is asking you to take? What is standing in your way?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim is beginning a series called "The Outrageous Sayings of Jesus".

Sermon Discussion Questions

  1. Both the Jewish Elders and the Centurion asked Jesus for help. Why was Jesus more impressed with the Centurion’s request?

  2. Try painting in words your own portrait of the Centurion featured in this story.

  3. What is the difference between being an authority and having authority? How does that apply to this story?

  4. Have you ever struggled with feeling worthy in coming to God with your needs? What perspective does this story give to your own prayer life?

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Tim Richards welcomes Joe Van de Weghe for this years Grace Stories. Joe shares his own story and a historical look at antique bibles from his collection. 

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This Christmas Eve, Pastor Tim is finishing up the Advent Series "The Treasures of Christmas". 

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim is finishing up the Advent Series "The Treasures of Christmas", focusing on the treasure of Love.

Sermon Discussion Questions

  1. Have you ever gotten VIP treatment? What was that like and why did you get it?

  2. God told Moses to tell the people of Israel that his (God’s) name was “I AM”. What does that name imply?

  3. Which of the stories of Jesus making himself accessible stands out the most to you and why?

  4. How have you experienced God’s love in your life? 

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Pastor Lance Lewis speaks on the Advent Series "The Treasures of Christmas", focusing on the treasure of Joy.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What joy killer do you struggle most with? How can you make sure it doesn't trip you up?

  2. What is the difference between joy and happiness? How can you tell?

  3. How can we check our joy when things aren't going right?

  4. How do we let Jesus be in control? Why do we struggle so much with that truth?

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Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. What conflicts, big or small, have had lasting impact on your life?

  2. What has Christ's gift of peace changed in your heart?

  3. Think about a conflict you have been involved in. How would the concepts of repentance and release a be applied?

  4. Which of these verses speaks most to you and why? (2 Corinthians 13:11, Colossians 3:15, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 12:18, James 3:17-18, 1 Peter 3:8-11)

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This Sunday, Pastor Lance Lewis will begin the Advent Series "The Treasures of Christmas", starting with the treasure of hope.

  1. How does the story of Jesus' birth give hope and purpose to your life?
  2. What is the significance of Jesus' birth being announced to shepherds?
  3. How do you handle fear in your life? How can you remind yourself that you'll never be left alone?
  4. How did Jesus invite you into relationship with Him?

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In week ten of Pastor Tims series "Rooted," he asks "Why is the Church important?" Join us as we look at the purpose of the church.

Sermon Discussion Questions -

  1. Did you ever roller skate at a rink? If so, what memories do you have?

  2. Nationwide studies indicate that post-Covid many professing Christians have not re-engaged with their churches. Why do you think that is?

  3. Hebrews 10:25 encourages us to making a priority of meeting together regularly as believers. Why is that important? What are the benefits?

  4. How would you describe your own involvement in the local church?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim is in week 9 of our series "Rooted".

Sermon Discussion Questions - 

  1. If you have tried sharing your faith with a friend, what was the experience like? What factors made it harder or easier?

  2. What are some natural bridges you are (or could) build with friends who don't yet know Jesus?

  3. How would you tell your faith journey to a friend who was curious?

  4. Try drawing the chart Tim showed for Romans 6:23. Would this be a helpful tool for you?

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This Sunday, Pastor Tim is in week 8 of our series "Rooted".

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Have you ever been involved in the type of business venture Tim described? What lessons, positive and negative, did you take away?

  2. If you made up a dream poster, what would be on it?

  3. What sort of things do you think God would put on a dream poster?

  4. What is the story your Priority Tokens tell? 

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Pastor Tim Richards is in week 7 of his series, "Rooted". This 10-week series examines our connection with God, the church, and our purpose. This Sunday, Pastor Tim takes a look at the Spiritual Gifts. Rooted is also designed for small group follow up and discussion, so contact the office to get connected if you are not already! Online service can be viewed via livestream on our website or YouTube.

Sermon Discussion Questions 

  1. Have you ever received a gift that did more for others than it did for you? What was it?

  2. Why do you think people get focused on some spiritual gifts more than others? Why is that not a good idea?

  3. What are some ways you enjoy serving others? What might that tell you about your spiritual gifts?

  4. What are some needs you are aware of in our church? Your neighborhood? Our community? How could you steward the gifts God has given you to meet those needs?

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Pastor Tim Richards is in week 6 of his series, "Rooted". This 10-week series examines our connection with God, the church, and our purpose. This Sunday, Pastor Tim takes a look at the Spiritual Gifts. Rooted is also designed for small group follow up and discussion, so contact the office to get connected if you are not already! Online service can be viewed via livestream on our website or YouTube.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Have you ever received a gift that did more for others than it did for you? What was it?

  2. Why do you think people get focused on some spiritual gifts more than others? Why is that not a good idea?

  3. What are some ways you enjoy serving others? What might that tell you about your spiritual gifts?

  4. What are some needs you are aware of in our church? Your neighborhood? Our community? How could you steward the gifts God has given you to meet those needs?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his new series, "Rooted". This 10-week series examines our connection with God, the church, and our purpose. This Sunday Tim talks about Spiritual Warfare. Online service can be viewed via livestream on our website or YouTube.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What do you think of Satan as an actual spiritual being?

  2. Have you ever experienced or been aware of something that you would consider an overt spiritual attack?

  3. What kinds of things would you identify as covert attacks of Satan?

  4. Are there any strongholds you can identify in your own life where you could use help to be free?

  5. What aspect of the Christian armor (Ephesians 6:10-18) needs to be a greater part of your life?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his new series, "Rooted". This 10-week series examines our connection with God, the church, and our purpose. Online service can be viewed via livestream on our website or YouTube.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Has there been an experience of suffering in your life that you've struggled to understand how a good God could have permitted it?

  2. Have there been experiences of suffering that, when you look back on them, you can see good things God did through them? What good came?

  3. Were any of the perspectives on pain, evil and suffering helpful in your own understanding? If so, which ones and why?

  4. Which of the men on each side of Jesus do you most relate to and why? What do you think Jesus would say to you?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his new series, "Rooted". This 10-week series examines our connection with God, the church, and our purpose. 

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Have you ever had an experience where you believed God had communicated directly with you? What happened? Why did you believe it was God?

  2. When people talk about God speaking to them what is your natural response?

  3. Which of the guardrails Pastor Tim talked about (Scripture, Counsel, Convergence) do you find most helpful? Are there other guardrails you have learned to use?

  4. Describe your own prayer life. How has it grown or how would you like it to grow?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his new series called "Rooted". This 10-week series journeys through our connection with God, with the church, and with our purpose.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What does the created world tell us about God?

  2. What is the connection between God as the creator and God as judge?

  3. What does the life of Jesus tell us about God?

  4. The story is told of a group of religious scholars debating what was unique about Christianity. C.S. Lewis came late to the conversation and asked what they were debating. Upon hearing the topic Lewis responded, "Oh, that's easy. It's grace." What did he mean?

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Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Are there particular aspects of church life as described by Luke in Acts 2:42-47 that sound especially appealing to you? Why?

  2. Mark 4:1-20 records a parable Jesus told about 4 different heart conditions. Which ones seems like a good description of your heart? Why?

  3. What regular habits have you developed to help grow your faith? How have they helped or what challenges have you encountered?

  4. Are you taking the 10-week Rooted journey with a DCC LifeGroup this fall? If not, why not? It's still not too late to join. Contact Pastor Lance

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Pastor Tim Richards is in week 5 of his new series called "The Walk: A Journey Through First John".

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What does it mean to "have the Son"?

  2. What did Tim mean when he said soldiers don't march to get in the army? How does that relate to the life of faith in Jesus?

  3. John talks about both the moral test and the love test. Which is more challenging for you-doing right or loving well?

  4. How would you answer the two questions Tim posed-What comes next and are you ready?

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Its the 2022 Summer Celebration! Pastor Tim Richards is in week 4 of his new series called "The Walk: A Journey Through First John".

Sermon Discussion Questions - August 28, 2022

  1. When did love cause you to do something costly?

  2. Why does John consider our love for God less significant than His love for us? (1 John 4:10)

  3. Is someone close to you experiencing significant needs right now?

  4. What practical, maybe even costly, acts of love might God be asking of you?

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Pastor Tim Richards is in week 3 of his new series called "The Walk: A Journey Through First John".

Sermon Discussion Questions - August 21, 2022

  1. If you are a believer in Jesus, what significance does it have in your life that God has called you His child?

  2. What is something you think might change radically in you if you were to see Jesus Christ in all of His glory?

  3. Have you asked Jesus Christ to be your rescuer and leader? If not, why? If so, what changes has He made in you?

  4. Would you commit yourself to pray for the ministry of DCC--that God would show us where He wants us to lean with Him in loving each other and our world?

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Pastor Tim Richards is in week 2 of his new series called "The Walk: A Journey Through First John" Sermon & Discussion Questions:

  1. In 1 John 1:9, it says if we confess our failures, God is faithful and just to forgive. Why are both of those terms (faithful and just) important?

  2. What does it mean to "walk in darkness"?

  3. What does John suggest is one of the key benefits of "walking in light"? How so?

  4. What does your life orbit around?

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Pastor Tim Richards has returned from sabbatical. He joins us this Sunday to start a new series called "The Walk: A Journey Through First John".

Sermon & Discussion Questions:

  1. Why is it important that we have instruction in Scripture from people, like John, who personally spent time with Jesus?

  2. Why is being part of a family of Jesus-followers important for the Christian life?

  3. Have you ever seen a leader advocate bad behavior for a good cause or use spiritual authority to cover bad behavior?

  4. John wants his friends’ life walk to match their Jesus walk. Are there areas where you walk feels out of sync with Jesus? Talk with Him about it.

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Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. How did the religious elite try to trap Jesus in the passage?

  2. How can you identify with the woman caught in adultery? 3. How would you imagine she felt? Her fears? Emotions?

  3. How are you surrounded by people like that today? What should our response be?

  4. Do you carry any stones that you need to toss away?

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"In (his book) Thirsting for Living Water, Mantel invites readers to join him on this adventure and open their eyes to their own stories of God's faithfulness. It’s an invitation to see where God is already at work: at home, among neighbors, and to the ends of the earth. Here is a story of the holistic gospel, driven by compassion, justice, and mercy, with Jesus at the center. Here is an inspiring vision of a unified, global church--in which each of us has a vital role to play." - from www.michaeljmantel.com

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Witnesses In A Cosmic Court Case with Dan Stephenson

  1. Read the whole chapter – Isaiah 43. Call out some of the things you see that reflect God’s activity in the world and his superiority over false “gods.”

  2. Practice giving your testimony to somebody “friendly” and get some feedback. If you’re in a group setting, have three people give testimonies. The rest should write down their testimonies when they get a chance. Note: if you became a believer at a young age, talk about the reasons you believe today and what God has done in your life.

  3. Who, or what, are some of today’s false “gods”?

  4. Go listen to the song “Evidence” by Josh Baldwin – if you can, put the lyrics in front of you as you listen. In what ways do you see the evidence of God’s goodness “all over your life”?

  5. Testing your memory – see if you can define the following legal terms about witnesses: 1. “Percipient” witness 2. “Propensity” for truth-telling 3. “Foundation”

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Elder Jeff Forberg gives a sermon this week on Matthew 25:1-13. His sermon is titled "Be Ready - Keep Watch"

Sermon Discussion Questions - July 3, 2022

  1. What is the context of this parable?

  2. What is the significance of the bridegroom image?

  3. What is the difference between the wise and the foolish virgins?

  4. What is the warning and command that Jesus gives through this parable?

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DCC Elder Bob Torres is speaking in his two part series "Trail of Truth." There are no sermon discussion questions this week.

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DCC Elder Bob Torres is speaking in his two part series "Trail of Truth." There are no sermon discussion questions this week.

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Guest Speaker Doug finishes his four part series that walks us through the book of Ruth. This week he is focusing on Ruth Chapter 4.

Sermon Discussion Questions - June 5, 2022

  1. A year of Jubilee was a fresh start. How can we have a fresh start in our Christian walk?

  2. Orpah's lack of faith kept her out of the blessing. How does our lack of faith in situations affect us?

  3. Ruth's past didn't define her. How does our past play into our lives as followers of Christ?

  4. Ruth's life changed when Boaz married her. What things change when Christ redeems us?

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Doug Young is our guest speaker for the next two weeks. Doug is walking us through the book of Ruth. This week he is focusing on Ruth Chapter 3.

Sermon Discussion Questions - May 29, 2022

  1. What would change for Ruth if she was married?

  2. In verses 3-4 Naomi gives Ruth instruction. Is there risk in that instruction? Are there risks in our walk with our Redeemer?

  3. What made Ruth easy to love? How do these traits line up with the fruits of the Spirit?

  4. What are the similarities in this painting of Ruth's redemption that you see in Christ's redemption of us?

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Doug Young is our guest speaker for the next two weeks. Doug is walking us through the book of Ruth. This week he is focusing on Ruth Chapter 2.

Sermon Discussion Questions - May 22, 2022

  1. Boaz is described in verse 1 as a "worthy" man. What characteristics would describe a worthy man today?

  2. How does leaving a corner of the field for the poor apply to us today?

  3. Why would Boaz have a soft spot in his heart for a gentile? What in your past has influenced your heart to feel empathy for people in certain situations? Could God have a purpose in that?

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Join us as Doug Young walks through the book of Ruth. This is part 1 of 4. 

Sermon & Discussion Questions

  1. Judges 3:1 speaks of God leaving nations in the land to teach battle to those who had not known it before. Are there trials/tests in our culture that God may have allowed to teach us spiritual battle?

  2. Elimelech went on a short visit to Moab and he ended up remaining there. Have you ever had an experience where, because of circumstances, you make a temporary change and then it becomes permanent? How can we know if that is God's will?

  3. The boys took foreign wives...what was the danger in that? Is there an application today? 4. What do you think was going on in Naomi's heart that made her want to go back to Bethlehem? Is there something, or some place, that you feel God calling you to return to?

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This Sunday Pastor Lance Lewis is teaching on The Parchment of God's Love from Romans 8:31-39.

Sermon Discussion Questions

  1. If God did not spare His own Son, we know that He'll give us all that we need for life and faith. How does that free you and I for ministry?

  2. How does Satan accuse us? How can we battle those accusations?

  3. Of the emotional factors, physical factors, earthy factors, and heavenly factors...which one's do you struggle with?

  4. How can we take the love of God to a lost and dying world? What could you do this week to demonstrate God's love in a practical way?

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Join Pastor Tim as he continues our series UNEXPECTED: When God Changes Our Plans. This week he looks at the story of Simon Peter, featuring a testimony by Rosalie Di Maggio and art by Molly Omann.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. If you had been Simon, which experience with Jesus would have made the biggest impression on you and why?

  2. Why do you think Jesus probed Peter with those three uncomfortable questions "Do you really love me more than these?"

  3. Peter made some bold statements before the crucifixion (Mark 14:27-31) as well as after the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost (Acts 4:9-13). What was the difference?

  4. What have been some of your favorite take-aways from the Unexpected series? How has God spoken to your heart?

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Join us as we celebrate Easter Sunday with Rebeccas Small. Pastor Tim Richards gives an intro and conclusion to the performance.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Do you have any favorite traditions that help your heart and mind more fully enter into the miracle of Easter? What makes them meaningful?

  2. Did you hear any fresh perspectives on Easter listening to "Mary"?

  3. If you are a follower of Jesus, how has the power of the resurrection changed your life?

  4. If you haven't done so already, take time to pray and thank God for sending his Son to reconcile us to God.

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Join Pastor Tim as he continues our series UNEXPECTED: When God Changes Our Plans. This week he looks at the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. He will be joined with a presentation by Rebecca Small, and testimony by Marie Meyers.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. What new insights or thoughts have you had about Mary after listening to this message?

  2. What did Jesus mean when He said that His mother and brothers were those who hear God's word and do it? (Luke 8:19-21)

  3. What insights do you gain from Rebecca Small's presentation?

  4. What encouragement do you find for your own walk with Jesus in thinking about Mary's experience?

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Join our new Adult Ministries Pastor, Lance Lewis, as he continues our series UNEXPECTED: When God Changes Our Plans, focusing on the story of John.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. As you consider the quote by Frederick Buchner ("Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith... they keep it awake and moving"), how can doubt be beneficial to our faith? Or even spur us on to greater faith?

  2. Why do you think it is natural for believers to count God's faithfulness? John had literally heard a message from God concerning Jesus, yet he still had doubts. How can we go deeper with God in moments of doubt?

  3. Of the three categories of doubt mentioned (intellectual, spiritual and circumstantial), which one's are most pesky in your life? Why?

  4. What are some of the reservoirs of faith in your life? How has God built up your faith reserves?

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Pastor Tim continues his series UNEXPECTED: When God Changes Our Plans, focusing on the story of Paul.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Do you have a favorite conversion story of someone you never would have expected coming to Christ? What happened?

  2. What aspect of Ananias was most intriguing to you and why?

  3. Why do you think God chose to use Saul's blindness as the thing that would bring he and Ananias together?

  4. Do you have a Saul in your life that you are praying for? Do you have a friend who is praying with you for that person?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim looks at the life of Esther for his series "Unexpected - When God Changes Our Plans"

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. Esther's beauty was God's gift to her--what has God gifted you with that has nothing to do with your accomplishments?

  2. Haman's downfall was his pride. Where have you seen pride lead people make unreasonable demands of others? Have you ever found pride doing that in your own heart?

  3. What made Esther a hero wasn't her natural beauty but her choice to risk everything for the sake of her people. Are there any needs in your sphere of influence where you sense God may be asking you to take a risk of faith?

  4. What was the process Esther went through in preparing to approach the king? How can that be instructive to us?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim looks at the life of Naomi for his series "Unexpected - When God Changes Our Plans" - This week features a special testimony from Greta Beitzel.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

  1. If you were going to give yourself a new name, what would it be and why?

  2. Thinking about Naomi's story, what encouragement might you give to a friend for whom tragedy had left them bitter? How would you pray for them?

  3. Obed's birth was an unexpected turn of joy in Naomi's story. Have you ever had an Obed kind of experience?

  4. What part of Greta's story was most meaningful to you?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim looks at the life of Rahab for his series. "Unexpected - When God Changes Our Plans"

Sermon Questions:

  1. If you had been in Rahab's position, what would you have done when officials asked if the spies were at your house?

  2. Of all the mini-personal dramas that must have occurred during the years of conflict Israel encountered, why do you think the story of Rahab was given such prominence?

  3. What insights into the life of faith do you glean from the example of Rahab? (James 2:24-25)

  4. What do you think of the connection Pastor Tim suggested between Rahab's cord and the Jewish Passover miracle? How could those stories connect with what Jesus has done for us?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim looks at the life of Gideon for his series. "Unexpected - When God Changes Our Plans"

Sermon Questions:

  1. What do you identify as some of the "idols" of our own culture?

  2. Has God ever shown you an idol in your life that needed to be torn down? What was that like?

  3. Why do you you think God took Gideon through the elaborate process of calling out all the troops only to end up sending 99% home?

  4. What is your personal big take-away lesson from the unexpected experience of Gideon?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim looks at the life of Moses for his series. "Unexpected - When God Changes Our Plans"

Sermon Questions:

  1. What have been some plan B experiences in your life? How did they impact your faith?

  2. God's plan always was to use Moses to deliver His people, so why do you think He left Moses in the desert for 40 years?

  3. Read Romans 5:3-5 again. How has/is God using suffering in your life?

  4. Which of these vignettes from the life of Moses best describes where you are right now?

  5. The angry young Moses fighting to make things happen

  6. The despairing Moses sitting by a well

  7. The humbled Moses standing at a burning bush

  8. The restored Moses being sent on a mission

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series. "Unexpected - When God Changes Our Plans" Find Dungeness Community Church on the web:

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim begins his series. "Unexpected - When God Changes Our Plans" Find Dungeness Community Church on the web:

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oin us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series about John Newton, the writer of Amazing Grace, entitled "How Sweet the Sound - The Amazing Song of Grace"

Sermon Questions:

  1. What did you learn about John Newton's experience with slavery that you did not know?

  2. As a young Christian, Newton's life had some big contradictions. Yet, as he matured, God changed him. Where has God changed you as you have grown in faith and understanding of His Word? (Hebrews 5:14)

  3. What connections can you make between the life of John Newton and the parable Jesus told of The Prodigal Son? (Luke 15:11-32)

  4. Thinking about this brief series on John Newton's hymn Amazing Grace, have there been any key take-aways for you?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series "How Sweet the Sound - The Amazing Song of Grace"

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim starts his series "How Sweet the Sound - The Amazing Song of Grace"

Sermon Questions:

  1. What did you learn about this classic hymn that you did not know before?

  2. Can you relate to King David's prayer, "Who am I ... that You have brought me this far?" (1 Choronicles 17:16-17) What has God done in your life that amazes you?

  3. God, in grace, temporarily blinded the apostle Paul to both humble and reveal to him his spiritual blindness (Acts 9:3-8). How has God, in grace, taught you humility?

  4. Pastor Tim talked about two kinds of hearts: a little David heart and a stripped down heart. What is the amazing message of grace for each?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim interviews members of the Church body for DCC's 2022 edition of "Grace Stories."

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series on the Book of Hebrews, entitled "Jesus is Better."

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series on the Book of Hebrews, entitled "Jesus is Better."

Discussion & Reflection Questions:

  1. How would you phrase Hebrews 11:1 in your own words?

  2. What difference does it make seeing yourself as someone heading for home versus being a homesteader?

  3. How do you reconcile the idea that real faith leads us to obey God yet many of those Hebrews lists as demonstrating faith didn’t always act obediently?

  4. Thinking about great faith vs perfect faith how would you rate your own walk of faith? Is it greater now than it was earlier? Where do you sense God is calling you to greater faith?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series on the Book of Hebrews, entitled "Jesus is Better."

Discussion & Reflection Questions:

  1. What major themes do you recall from the first 10 chapters of Hebrews?

  2. What did Yuval Levin mean by “disordered passivity”? Can you identify any disordered passivity in yourself after the past months of living with Covid?

  3. Hebrews 10:22-24 has three calls to action. Each begins with the phrase “Let us…”. What are those calls to action? Which one is most challenging for you?

  4. Is there an area of love and good works God is stirring up in you?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series on the Book of Hebrews, entitled "Jesus is Better."

Discussion & Reflection Questions:

  1. Do you find yourself speaking or doing anything subconsciously when you remember something especially embarrassing from the past?

  2. What would you say to someone who was bothered by the way the Bible describes Jesus’ blood being essential for our right relationship with God?

  3. What does it mean that Christ’s blood purifies your conscience?

  4. Are there any specific things that make you eager for Christ to return?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his series on the Book of Hebrews, entitled "Jesus is Better."

Sermon Questions 1. If your car has cruise control, when you use it do you tend to set it a little under, right at or a little over the speed limit?

  1. In what ways have you discovered God writing his laws in your heart? Are there areas of life that you were OK with before becoming a Jesus follower that began to feel inappropriate after you started walking with Jesus?

  2. Is it hard or easy for you to think of any of your life choices falling into the category of “iniquity”? Why or why not?

  3. How does knowing the promise of Hebrews 8:12 impact the way you face your worst decisions? (“… I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.”)

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This Sunday, Sajid Masih is sharing stories of life and ministry in Pakistan.

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Join us as we welcome Dan Stephenson to speak on John 10:10. Dan is one of the nation’s top trial lawyers, author, world champion swimmer, and human anti-trafficking expert.

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Join us as we welcome Mark & Susan Pfeiffer to talk about their work in Global Evangelism.

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Study & Discussion Questions

  1. We talked today about several key differences between the High Priests of the Old Testament vs Jesus as our Great High Priest. Which one stood out most to you and why?

  2. What is a temptation you face that it is hard to imagine Jesus faced? How is it accurate to say Jesus has been tempted as we are?

  3. How do we keep from twisting this amazing invitation to grace into a casual attitude toward sin?

  4. Where in your life are you in need of God’s mercy & grace today?

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Discussion & Reflection Questions:

  1. Can you name some points in your history where you have seen God provide for you?

  2. Have you ever come to a Kadesh Barnea point in your life? What was it? What step of faith was/is God calling you to? What fears stood/stand in your way?

  3. What help do you need from Jesus and his people to keep moving forward toward that promised rest? 4. How is your relationship with Jesus? Are you holding fast to him? Do you truly have a relationship with Him? Find Dungeness Community Church on the web:

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim continues his brand new series on the Book of Hebrews, entitled "Jesus is Better."

Study & Discussion Questions:

  1. How would you characterize your faith? Furiously obsessed with Jesus? Drifting? Maybe even a long way from shore?

  2. What sorts of things cause you to drift? Suffering? Distractions? Doubts? Other?

  3. If you have ever been through a drifting time in your faith, what brought you back to Jesus?

  4. What encouragement is there in knowing that God, in the person of Jesus, has experienced the kinds of struggles you experience – both in suffering and temptation?

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Join us Live as Pastor Tim begins his brand new series on the Book of Hebrews, entitled "Jesus is Better."

Study & Discussion Questions:

  1. I mentioned that these opening verses are like a hymn of superlatives. Which one speaks the most to you and why?

  2. One of the descriptors used of Jesus is that he is the “exact imprint of God’s nature”. Think a bit about what you know of Jesus. What insights does it give you into the nature of God?

  3. In their conversation about how the universe began, Physical Chemist & Atheist told Christian Mathematician that it was his conviction that mathematics explained it al. Dr. Lennox’s answer was, “2+2=4 but that has never put $4 in your pocket. Mathematics doesn’t create anything.” What did he mean by that?

  4. Chapter 1 concludes with a lengthy discussion of how Jesus is superior to angels. Thinking of how the Bible describes angels, try making a list of their characteristics. Since Jesus is far superior, what insight does that comparison give you into the power and majesty of Christ? Find Dungeness Community Church on the web:

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The 2021 Summer Celebration at Carrie Blake Park was a huge success, with music, prayer, teaching a baptism, and delicious BBQ with great fellowship amongst the DCC Community. I hope you were able to make it out! If not, enjoy this recording of the time.

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines the difference between the wide & narrow gates as described in Matthew 7:13-14.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. If you are a follower of Jesus, what about making that choice felt like going through a narrow gate for you? Why did you do it? If you are not a follower of Jesus, what keeps you from choosing His path? Have you thought seriously about where the path you are on is leading?

  2. How could a very religious person still end up missing the path?

  3. What baggage are you tempted to try and drag along on the trail that you know Jesus keeps calling you to leave behind?

  4. Are there any specific areas where you could really use some encouragement right now to keep on walking the path? Who do you know that gives you that encouragement and prays with you? Find Dungeness Community Church on the web:

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he explores the meaning of "The Golden Rule" by looking at Matthew 7:12.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. How do you think this command to do to others as we would want others to do to us ties into the rest of Jesus’ sermon? What are the connections?

  2. Do you own comparison and contrast between the statement of Rabbi Shammai (“What is hateful to you, do not do to anyone else.”) and Jesus (“Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.”).

  3. Pick one particular relationship where you find it challenging to know how – or even to want to – show love to other person. Try to think specifically how you would want to be shown love if you were in their position. How could you show some of that love this week?

  4. Reflect a bit on Jesus prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (““My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”). What are the implications of the Golden Rule when it comes to Jesus’ love for you?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he explores what it means to give good things in Matthew 7:7-11.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. So if a Genie popped out of your coffee pot tomorrow morning, what three things would you wish for?

  2. What insights do you gain by seeing this passage within the fuller context of what Jesus has been teaching in the Sermon on the Mount?

  3. In Matthew’s account of this sermon, Jesus said our Heavenly Father would give us good things (Matthew 7:11). Luke changed the wording slightly (Luke 11:13) with promise being that our Heavenly Father would give us the Holy Spirit. What good things does the Holy Spirit give us? Are there specific good things that God’s Spirit has done in you since you decided to follow Jesus?

  4. Are there any things you think the Holy Spirit may be moving you to pray for in light of Jesus’ sermon?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he explores the difference between judgement and discernment, by looking at Matthew 7:1-6.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. Can you think of a situation where you made a snap judgement about someone and later discovered you were completely wrong?

  2. Suppose you have a friend who you discover is cheating on the job. When you try to approach him about his behavior, he responds by saying, “You say you’re a Christian. Why are you judging me?” How would you respond?

  3. Jesus warned about people who were good at spotting specks in others’ eyes but remained blind to the planks in their own. Have you ever become aware of a “plank-in-the-eye” type issue in your life? What was it like making that discovery? How did it change you?

  4. What do you think of Jesus' advice about not casting pearls before swine? Are there relationships where you have had to ask yourself if you should stop putting the most precious aspects of your faith in front of people?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he explores what causes anxiety, by looking at Matthew 6:25-34.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. What sorts of things do you tend to become anxious about?

  2. How do you know when you are moving from productive planning to unproductive anxiety?

  3. Which of the word pictures that Jesus used was most meaningful to you and why?

  4. Which strategies of those suggested by Pastor Tim sounded helpful to you?

  5. Are there other ways you have found helpful to protect your heart from anxiety?

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Children & Family Ministries Pastor, Britt Hemphill, talks about "The [other] Great Commission" by considering who the worlds largest people group is and where they are located now and in the next 30 years.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. Using only one-word adjectives, ask your group to describe what it is about children that makes them uniquely able to understand the life and mission of Jesus.

  2. Why is the “4-14 window” so significant in the context of responding to the invitation of the gospel.

  3. What surprised you most about the new global realities pastor Britt share about?

  4. What role does imagination play in facilitating meaningful interactions with the Word of God? Is there one particular Bible account where imagination has especially added value for you? If so, in what way(s)?

  5. Read this quote from The Economist article I’m a bad parent because I’ve forgotten my own childhood: “I am haunted by a sense that my life would be richer, more authentic somehow, if I could more easily access a felt connection to my childhood.” Discuss this quote in the context of our relationship with Christ as adults and keeping in mind how Jesus spoke about children.

  6. Discuss thoughts and/or ideas about the idea of intergenerational ministry at DCC. (refresher: intergenerational ministry focuses on connecting multiple generations in faith-forming relationships cultivated through times of corporate worship, intentional discipleship, and ongoing mentoring.)

  7. Read Luke 18:16. From a personal standpoint, what are you doing to let children come to Jesus? Discuss some of the ways adults might hinder them from doing so.

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he explores the biblical meaning of fasting.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. Have you ever tried fasting? If so, was it for spiritual or health reasons? What was it like?

  2. How do you think Christians today can be tempted to act spiritual?

  3. Have you ever been in situation where you felt pressure either to act or not act in a certain way during corporate worship?

  4. Jesus warned about doing “spiritual things” for show. He also, a little later in this same sermon (Matthew 7:1) warned about judging others – which could include making judgments about the motives of others who may worship differently than we do. How do we guard both our actions and our hearts to ensure that we are worshipping in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24)?

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We continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount called "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week Rod Carlson recites Jesus' Sermon on The Mount. Learn more about Rod Carlson and his Wife's work with Living Logos http://www.livinglogos.org/

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. Have you ever tried memorizing scripture? If so, what was the experience like?

  2. Is there a passage of the bible you would like to memorize?

  3. What are some of the benefits of committing scripture to memory?

  4. Did you hear anything in a new way as you listened to Rod recite the Sermon on the Mount?

  5. What parts of the Sermon on the Mount have you found convicting or challenging? ------------------------------------------------------------

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DCC Elder George Crab looks at what it means to forgive while examining the similarities between the life of Joseph in the Old Testament and the life of Jesus.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. Do you see God as your father, dad, or daddy?

  2. Jesus said, “When you have seen Me, you have seen the Father”. So, where in the New Testament do you see the Father? Where in the Old Testament?

  3. If you do not think of God as your father, dad or daddy, could it be a forgiveness issue you have with Him? Or perhaps with someone in your past or present?

  4. If your Father God has forgiven you of the most horrible things you have done in life, have you forgiven yourself?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he looks at what the Bible says about praying in public.

Discussion and Reflection:

1.Do you have any regular times for personal, private prayer set aside? If so, why have you chosen those times?

2.What value is there in praying together vs alone? How comfortable are you praying with other people?

3.Why do you think people sometimes speak differently to God vs other people? 4.What awkward prayer habits have you heard from others? Can you identify any of your own?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he explains why we've chosen not to "pass the plate."

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. What might be some examples in our own time of people doing generous things more to be noticed than to be helpful?

  2. In discussing what Jesus meant when He said we shouldn’t let our left hand know what our right hand is doing, Pastor Tim talked about “self-hypocrisy”. What did he mean by that?

  3. In trying to reconcile what Jesus said in Matthew 5:4 vs 5:16, A.B. Bruce said that Jesus was saying we should “show when tempted to hide” and “hide when tempted to show.” What did he mean by that? Everyone is different – do you find yourself more tempted to hide or show for the wrong reasons?

  4. Pastor Tim suggested 4 tests that may be help us determine if our giving is rightly motivated. Which of these is most helpful to you?

• How do you respond when you are generous, and no one notices?

• How do you feel when others are recognized, but you are not?

• When you are asked to give, do you weigh the “impact” it may have on your image?

• What motivates you to give?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines what it means to Love your enemies.

Discussion and Reflection:

  1. Within your birth family are there any strong physical traits or mannerisms that people have noted tend to identify your family as belonging with each other?

  2. As a follower of Jesus and a member of God’s family, what family resemblances do you most desire others would see in you?

  3. Do you find it easy or hard to let go of wrongs others have done to you?

  4. Have you ever had an experience where you made a conscious choice to do good to someone you might have considered an “enemy”? What did you do and what happened?

  5. Who today do you think Christians might view in the same categories as the ancient Jews viewed tax collectors and the hated Romans?

  6. What would it mean, in our context, to treat those people with the kind of love Jesus describes?

  7. Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “…the hallmark of the Christian is the ‘extraordinary’ “. What do you think he meant by that?

  8. Where do you need to ask God to expand your love?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines what hermeneutics is in relation to the Bible.

Discussion and Reflection:

Here are four guidelines that will generally contribute to a healthy approach to correctly understanding scripture.

• First and foremost, pray and ask the Holy Spirit to show you the truth of God’s Word.

• The second is to assume that the Bible, in general, says what it means. That is, the Bible is generally to be interpreted literally, taking the plain meaning of the passage over some complicated, allegorical interpretation, (unless it’s obviously meant to be symbolic or a figure of speech.)

• A third tip is to consider the passage in context. What was the historical context? Who wrote it? Who were they writing to, if anyone? Why? What was the cultural context? What was going on at the time, etc?

• Finally, it’s essential to interpret the passage within the context of the Bible itself. How does it support the whole counsel of God as found in scripture? What verses precede and follow the passage? What is the passage as a whole about? What about the book? Is it referencing a different part of Scripture?

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines what the bible says about Lying.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

Where do you find dishonesty most upsetting in the world today?

What considerations must we make before making an oath or a promise?

How were the Pharisees guilty of corrupting and distorting the act of making an oath?

How is “honesty” an expression of love?

*BONUS: Key scriptures from todays’ sermon: - Leviticus 19:11-12 - Matthew 23:16-17 - James 5:12 - Deut 10:20 - Galatians 1:20 - Rev 10:5-6 - Hebrews 6:16-18

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines what the bible says about Divorice.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

How would you help a couple contemplating Divorce?

Talk about the value of searching out your own heart versus focusing on the faults of others, specifically your mates?

What do we learn from Jesus' words found in John Chapter 8 concerning adultery and forgiveness?

Discuss this application of the Beatitudes from Chrysostom: “For he that is meek, and a peacemaker, and poor in spirit, and merciful, how shall he cast out his wife? He that is used to reconcile others, how shall he be at variance with her that is his own?”

*BONUS: Key scriptures from today’s sermon • Mathew 5:31-32 • Deuteronomy 24:1 • Mathew 19:8 • Mark 10:11-12 • 1 Corinthians 7:10-15 • 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines how Jesus spoke of lust in the Bible.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

Below are several bible verses about lust from Paul, Peter and John, as well as some from the Old Testament. Take a few minutes and look up some or all of these and discuss these Spirit inspired words of God.

Paul’s comments on lust: • Rom 1:26-27 • Eph 2:3; 4:22 • Col 3:5 • Titus 2:12 • 2 Corinthians 10:5 • 1 Thess 4:3-5

Peter’s comments on lust: • 1 Peter 4:3 • 2 Peter 2:18

John’s comments on lust: • 1 John 2:16-17

BONUS REFERENCES:

Old Testament occurrences of Lust: • Job 31:1 • Prov 6:25 Lust with respect to idolatry: • Isa 57:5 • Jer 13:27 • Ezek 6:9; 16:26; Ezekiel 20:24 Ezekiel 20:30 • Nahum 3:4

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Join Pastor Tim as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines how Jesus spoke of anger.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. What are your main triggers to becoming angry?

  2. How could being a person prone to anger have a negative effect on your relationship with God?

  3. Why do you think Jesus is choosing now to focus on heart condition rather than the letter of the law?

  4. Talk of the value of Jesus's statement, “Come to terms quickly with your accuser…”

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Join Pastor Tim Richards as he explores Jesus' teachings from Sermon on the Mount with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines what it means to be "light" in the world.

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Happy Easter from Dungeness Community Church in Sequim, WA! Join Pastor Tim Richards as he looks at various "Easter Eggs" left behind that validate the story of Christ being crucified on Good Friday and raising from the dead, three days later on what has become known as the first Easter Sunday.

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Join Pastor Tim Richards as he continues his exploration of The Beatitudes with his new series "Live Like Mountain Folk." This week he examines the importance of salt and what it means to be the salt of the world.

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We conclude our Backward Blessings sermon series with special guest Shohrat Piriyev, speaking on the topic of persecution.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. Discuss your observations of Shohrat’s sermon. How were you informed and encouraged?

  2. Review of the Beatitude Sermon Series Questions: Has the Holy Spirit stirred in you a new perspective or understanding of one or more of the Beatitudes? If so, share the Beatitude(s) and the new Spirit led insight.

  3. How would you explain the main ideas and truths of the Beatitudes to an interested unbeliever?

  4. Pastor Tim pointed out a number of times how the order of the Beatitudes was anything but random. Go down the list and discuss how the order is significant and self-supporting. Blessed are: the poor in Spirit those who mourn the meek those who hunger and thirst for righteousness the merciful the pure in heart the peacemakers the persecuted.

  5. How has the Holy Spirit been speaking into your life lately?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines what it means to be "Persecuted."

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. How and why can we feel good about being persecuted for righteousness’s sake?

  2. Persecution can rear its ugly head in many forms. What kinds of persecution could we face in our own community or country?

  3. Have you ever been persecuted for righteousness’s sake? If so, share that story.

  4. Read 1Pet 3:13-17. Discuss the practical instruction offered in that passage when facing persecution. 5. Please pray for those being persecuted. Included are a couple website links that will guide you to pray for specific areas where persecution is prevalent.

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines what it means to be a "Peacemaker."

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

1.What does it mean to be a peacemaker?

2.Why is humility essential to being a successful peacemaker?

  1. Share if you’ve ever had the privilege of being a peacemaker.

4.Take a moment to bathe in what it means to be a Son or Daughter of The Most High.

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines examines what it means to be "Pure in Heart".

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. What does it mean to be “pure in heart”?

  2. Why does simply following the rules (legalism) not guarantee a “pure heart”?

3.How does one gain and maintain a “pure heart”?

  1. Why is a LifeGroup or Home Church a valuable environment for gaining and maintaining a pure heart?

5.Read and discuss 1 John 1. How does your small group setting allow for deeper and more meaningful connection with one another?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines the meaning of mercy.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

1.What is mercy?

2.Why is mercy even more necessary in intimate relationships, i.e., family, friends, small groups?

3.How can we show mercy in our local communities?

  1. Talk about the way Jesus showed mercy when on earth and how we can learn from his example.

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines what it means to thirst & hunger for righteousness.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. What are the characteristics of someone who is righteous?

  2. How can seeking righteousness protect us from becoming “of this world”?

  3. How does seeking righteousness and “letting your light shine” work hand in hand?

  4. How can seeking righteousness get us into trouble if we are not meek and humble?

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines what it means to be meek.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. What is meekness?

  2. Why does God desire the meek?

  3. What key qualities did Jesus and Moses have that demonstrate there is nothing weak in being meek?

  4. Describe a person you know who is meek and why you are drawn to them.

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Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines what it means to mourn.

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. How have you recognized your own spiritual poverty and mourned your own sin?

  2. How can we “mourn the sin that engulfs the world”?

  3. In what ways will those who mourn be comforted?

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Pastor Tim Richards begins his series on the Beatitudes.

Link to the Backward Bicycle Video: https://youtu.be/MFzDaBzBlL0

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

  1. What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”?

  2. Discuss when you first realized your “spiritual poverty”.

  3. How is God fulfilling your spiritual needs today?

  4. How do we enjoy the blessings of the “kingdom of heaven” while on earth? “There must be emptiness before there can be fullness, and so poverty of spirit precedes riches and grace in the kingdom of God.” -Christianity Today, McGarvey and Pendleton