Stages of FaithUnbelievers - people who do not yet believe in having a relationship with their Creator God, through the power of Jesus ChristBelievers - first step…just barely believe.  Jesus was a genius at moving people into this step.Disciples - people who have chosen to not only believe, but to give their life to Jesus. To actively follow in his footsteps.  Some of the obedience pieces are com...  Read More

The sermon pointed out that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness before beginning His ministry. Can you think of a difficult season in your life that, looking back, may have actually been preparation rather than punishment? How did it shape you?Which of the three temptations Jesus faced do you identify with the most right now?Meeting a craving on your own terms.Feeling the need to prove...  Read More

Matthew 3:13-17Matthew 4:1-11You're not disqualified from temptationWe should expect itGod has prepared you for itYou don't have anything to prove...  Read More

Why did you do to honor or remember your father on Father's Day?How did your father lead himself and how did that affect who you are today?What things were spoken over your life growing up? Have you seen these things become true? Or have you had to rise above them?From the outside looking in what sets you apart?If there was a prophecy in then bible foreshadowing your coming what would it say?What ...  Read More

Isaiah 40:3Malachi 4:4-6Luke 1:57-80Luke 3:1-20John was:Willing to be differentWilling to proclaim unpopular truthWilling to take attention, and point it to JesusJohn 1:36John 1:1-131 Timothy 2:5-6 ...  Read More

What is one area of your life where you've been telling God what is possible instead of trusting Him with what seems impossible?If God called you to do something uncomfortable this week, would your first response be surrender or skepticism? Why?The sermon suggested that many people miss their calling because they're unavailable. What currently takes up most of your attention, energy, and availabil...  Read More

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