ARCC Sermons

Mission Statement

Additional Scripture References:

Genesis 1:26-28

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. Would you say that you have joy? Why or why not? What are the events or seasons in your life when you have been most grateful for God’s salvation? What are the events or seasons in your life when you cried out to God the most? Is it possible that there is a connection?

3. What is your identity? Who or what defines you? What instigates the greatest amount of joy and or concern in your life? Can you relate to the exhaustion that comes from placing your identity in anything other than God? Have you ever felt the exhaustion that comes from hiding? What does this look like for you?

Mission Statement

Additional Scripture References:

Hebrews 5:11-14

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. When or at what points in your life does it mean the most to you that you are child of God…chosen…adopted…dearly loved…richly blessed? When or at what points in your life is it the most meaningful to you that you are a servant of the King? When or at what points in your life is it most meaningful to you that you are sent out? Why do you think this is? Do you struggle with any of these? Why?

3. What is an area of our life where you struggle to obey Jesus? Answering the following questions might help you with this specific area. It would help to do this with a small group of people around you.

-What lie are you believing from the enemy or what truth are you failing to believe?

-Who or what are you looking to as your savior, hope, comfort, redeemer above Jesus?

Mission Statement

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. How does your tomorrow look different with a heart that believes that your purpose in whatever context you find yourself in is to glorify God?

3. In what ways do you tend to operate under the fear of man (the need for man’s approval). What are some of the tangible signs that this is the state of your heart? How might the gospel of Jesus be applied to this?

Resolutions

Additional Scripture References:

John 16:1; Matthew 24:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; John 17:11-13; Jeremiah 2:21-22; Matthew 3:7-10; John 5:38; 6:67-69; 1 John 2:24; Revelation 2-3; 1 Corinthians 15:10

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. When you read about the branches that will be cut off and thrown away and burned what happens inside you? Does that jolt your heart in any way?

3. Does God’s word abide in you? Do you pray consistently? When was the last time you opened the Word of God in an effort to enjoy Him? When was the last time you sat in silence in an effort to hear Him?

Additional Scripture References:

Luke 22:26-27; Matthew 6:20-21; Isaiah 45:23-25

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. How do we live when we truly believe that this life isn’t all there is AND that what is to come is unimaginably great?

3. What are some practical ways or pointers that we would see in our life if our hearts mirrored God’s heart for the world to worship Jesus above all?

Additional Scripture References:

Revelation 5:2-14; 2 Timothy 2:26; Romans 8:7-8; Matthew 11:11; Luke 7:47

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. Considering the wisdom of God and the mind of Christ displayed in the incarnation of Christ what areas of your own mind and wisdom need to be renewed?

3. What does your life tend to look like when you are erecting your own kingdom? What fruit comes from this? Given the mind of Christ what are some practical ways we can usher in His Kingdom into our lives and the lives of others?

Additional Scripture References:

1 Timothy 1:15

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. When was the last time you were heart broken over your own selfishness and vein conceit? When was the last time you were painfully aware that your brokenness was effecting those around you? Ask God to make you aware and then to comfort you in the love of Christ.

3. Take some time and reflect on your heart. In what way or ways could your heart be served? Could you answer that question for your spouse or your best friend or family member? Do you have relationships close enough that you could serve someone’s heart? Why or why not?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

James 2:12-13; James 4:10-12; Romans 9:2-3; Romans 3:27-31; Romans 9:4

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. Is your gospel the offensive love of God shown through the murder of His son on your behalf or is your gospel the failings of others whether real or perceived?

3. Paul said in Galatians that the only thing that mattered was faith expressing itself through love. How is your love for others?…those who have offended or heart you?…those who couldn’t benefit you?…who can’t love you back?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 19:21; Acts 20:22-23; 1 John 1:8; Romans 7:19

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. Have you ever experienced resistance from others to the mission to which God was calling you?

3. Do you ever feel as if you've ruined your testimony or witness irreparably? What truths and examples in Scripture can you turn to to help you remember that Jesus isn't through with you?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 4:11-14

Study Questions:

1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?

2. Do you struggle with the idea of submitting to authority? Why or why not?

3. When was the last time you were truly admonished? If it has been more than 6 months or a year what do you think says about you?

4. When was the last time that you were comforted or truly relieved by the gospel?