December 22nd, 2024 | Kings & CountriesScripture References
Matthew 2.1-22; John 1.9-13; Genesis 12.3; Isaiah 40.3; Micah 5.2; Isaiah 7.17; Numbers 24.17; Psalm 19.1; Romans 10.18; Isaiah 18.7; 60.3; Jeremiah 31.15; Hosea 11.1; Numbers 6.1, 11.1
Discussion Questions
What is THE MOST memorable trip you have ever taken? What made it so?
If you took a trip to meet Jesus, what gift would you literally bring to give to him and why?
From what do I need to be rescued?
What stood out to you the most today in the sermon?
December 15th, 2024 | The First WeekScripture References
Luke 2:1-40; Matthew 1:18-25; Micah 5:2; Job 38:7; Revelation 5:9; 1 Peter 1:12; Leviticus 12:4,8; Isaiah 40:3
Discussion Questions
How did you or your family get to Iowa?
What is your favorite part of Jesus’ Birth Story?
Which character from the story would you choose to interview and why?
Attempt to outline an accurate chronological order of the Birth Narrative of Jesus without using the Bible?
December 8th, 2024 | Before the BeginningScripture References
Luke 1.1-80
1 Chronicles 29.1-5; Isaiah 40.3
Discussion Questions
What is your favorite part of Jesus’ Birth Story?
Which character from the story would you choose to interview and why?
Which “Gospel Writer” to you prefer and why?
How far back can you go in your “Origin Story”?
December 1st, 2024 | Origin StoryScripture References
Gn1.1; 1K4.29; 1K4.20; 2Ch7.1-3; Ex13.21-22; Ex24.16; Ex40.34; 1K3.14; 1K11.9-11; Mal3.1; Lk2.10-11; Mi5.2; Is9.6-7; Is55.8-9; Is7.14; Jn1.14; 2Pt3.8-10; 2Tm4.7; Jn1.1
Discussion Questions
Describe a time when you felt distant from God.
Where else in the Bible does it mention the Shekinah Glory?
Has God ever answered your prayer or shown up in an unexpected way?
Did you know that a second is like a billion years and penny like a million dollars to God?
November 24th, 2024 | ChristScripture References
Galatians 6.11-18; 1 Corinthians 16.21-24; Colossians 4.18; 2 Thessalonians 3.17
Discussion Questions
Are you a “Take Matters into My Own Hands” sort of person?
What is the best thing or worst thing about this week for you?
What has been your focus this week?
How do the Lord’s people stay “Undivided” in such a “Divided” world?
November 17th, 2024 | HarvestScripture References
Galatians 6.1-10; 1 John 5.16-17; 1 Corinthians 5.2; Hebrews 12.1-2, 11.35-40; Matthew 7.3, 13.3-9, 9.37; Luke 7.47, 8.4-8, 10.1-2; John 4.35
November 10th, 2024 | Freedom & Family Pt 2Scripture References
Galatians 5.1-26; Ezekiel 36.26-27; John 19.30; 1 John 2.16-17
Discussion Questions
What physical characteristics and mannerisms do you share with your family?
What physical characteristics and mannerisms do you NOT share with your family?
What are some characteristics of Rising Sun?
Describe your relationship with the Holy Spirit.
November 3rd, 2024 | Freedom & Family Pt 1Scripture References
Psalm 68.1-6; Galatians 4.1-32; Galatians 3.21-22; Psalm 46.10, Romans 8.28; 1 Corinthians 11.1; Galatians 5.1
Discussion Questions
Who in this room would you vote for to be the POTUS?
How different would the country be if you were president?
How would you describe “freedom” to someone in bondage?
Name something that you have been “set free from” by the Lord.
October 27th, 2024 | FaithScripture References
Galatians 2.1-3.29, Acts 19.1-6, Hebrews 11.1-2, Deuteronomy 27.26; John 3.16; Ephesians 2.8-9
Discussion Questions
Do you think you’ll ever use Galatians 3:1 the same way Steve does?
Assuming we all know that Jesus is enough, why does it at times feel like He isn’t?
How many denominational influences have you had in your life?
How important is doctrine and theology to you and why?
October 20th, 2024 | RelationshipsScripture References
John 10:10; John 17.21; Galatians 1.13-2.16; Acts 13.44-50; 14.3-7, 10, 19, 20; 15.1,2-7
Discussion Questions
Would others consider you to be a confrontational person?
What is your default reaction to public conflict or disagreement?
What advice would you give regarding relational confrontations and reconciliations?
What is some of the best advice you have received or shared as it relates to resolving personal conflict?
October 13th, 2024 | GospelScripture References
John 10:10; Galatians 1.1-12; 3.18,19; Genesis 11.6
Discussion Questions
Is it possible for our world to be “undivided”? (same question, substituting Nation and Lord’s People for world)
In your opinion, are we more divided or less divided than we’ve ever been as a country?
What are some necessary components for unity within a community of people?
How can the CHURCH lead the way in healing the Divide?