Luke 1:13-20Luke 1:26-351. Mary’s surrender, way beyond obedience. Be available. Surrender to God.2. Mary’s partner, way beyond friend. Be vulnerable. Surrender to community.3. Mary’s worship, way beyond gratitude. Be amazed & appreciative. Surrender to wonder.Luke 1:46-56...  Read More

If you had to be swallowed by one animal what would it be and why?Has God ever "forced" you to forgive someone? What happened after you forgave?What lessons or experiences have taught you to control your emotions?Are you easily offended? And what can you do to guard against taking offense?What was your takeaway?...  Read More

If you were recorded in scripture what qualities would hope were noted?What routine practices do you have in place to give your attention to God?Have you ever had your righteousness weaponized against you? Explain.What is one way you could increase in your obedience to those in authority over your life?What was your takeaway?...  Read More

Five facts about Daniel and his life that you maybe didn’t know:1. Daniel was born into royalty or nobilityDaniel 1:3 says, “Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, his chief of staff, to bring to the palace some of the young men of Judah’s royal family and other noble families, who had been brought to Babylon as captives.”Daniel endured extreme amounts of hardship in his life, but from when he was born u...  Read More

Esther was chosen to be queen because she was beautiful. Based on your attributes and skill set what would you be chosen for?How would you like God to use you?What do you need to be equipped for God to use you in that way?What are the passions you believe your life showcases to others?What's your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

Esther 4:7-16PASSION FOR HIS PURPOSESNot her own purposes. She started off with excuses, sure..and hey, We’re all going through something rough--the excuses we try to throw out there...they just don’t matter. They cannot be allowed to get in the way of your PURPOSE. Doesn’t mean you have to know what that purpose is all of the time...but if you go through life believing that God has something big ...  Read More

If God was to give you supernatural abilities what would they be and what would undo them? (Ex. Samson's strength/hair cut undos it)What are your weaknesses that you've seen God work through?How has your life experiences uniquely equipped you to combat and lead others out of harmful culture?(Ex. Former alcoholic now able to lead others out of alcoholism)What needs are you currently relying on God ...  Read More

Samson's problem: His eyes1 Corinthians 6:18-20Judges 16:4-22God can use us in our weaknesses.We only believe the enemy's lies as long as we WANT to.Judges 16:21-31Our takeaways:Our culture is also ruled by our eyes. (pornography, food, materialism, etc)We're also spiritually weak, and it's making us physically weak.We're handing the enemy victory after victory.But God redeems!Pornography is the e...  Read More

What did you do to celebrate or remember your mother for Mother’s Day?Has your relationship with Jesus healed pieces of your life?Because God healed you have you been able to help heal others in similar situations?What traps of the Devil does he most often try to use against you? And why do you think he uses those in particular?...  Read More

John 5:1-16Jesus is in the business of making people well!Mark 5:34Mark 3:5Matthew 15:31Acts 4:10Jesus wants to make you well and work through  you to make other people wellMatthew 10:7-8You have to answer the question from Jesus for yourself “Do you want to get well?”John 5:5-6There are traps set by the devil that can keep you from getting well.Traps of the devil to keep you lost, broken and ensl...  Read More

How long have you been attending Freedom Valley Church? What's your favorite memory?What spiritual gifts has God given you? How did you identify these gifts?How are you using these gifts to contribute to the mission of the church?What spiritual gifts do you lack but find especially helpful when they are around?Has God changed your speech since you began walking with him? How?What's your biggest ta...  Read More

How To Be Valuable // Founding Pastor Gerry Stoltzfoos1 Corinthians 12:1-11Speech is an identifierIt's okay that people are differentHelpful people are popular...  Read More