ARCC Sermons

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Matthew 8:22; Luke 14:26; John 11:25-26; 1 Peter 3:15; Isaiah 50:6-7; Luke 9:51-56; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 3:8-18; Matthew 19:30; Matthew 20:15-16

Study Questions:

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

2. How often do you consider your “right now” in terms of eternity? Why do we tend to be so near sighted?

3. “Trials without grace end up in hollow mission grounded in bitterness and anger towards something or someone. When you have grace with not trials you end up with a hollow freedom that is contingent upon the avoidance of difficulty or pain or inconvenience.” Which side of that coin do you tend to be on? How can the gospel fill in where we are lacking?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Philippians 4:4-9

Study Questions:

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

2. In our difficult moments the gospel trains us to question and doubt our heart first. Take some time and think about the times and circumstances when you experience anger, fear, worry, or depression. Consider the variables in those moments and ask yourself if there is something you are idolizing that is being thwarted or if there is a lie that you are believing in that moment. This is a great activity to do with your spouse or missional community.

3. What are the issues that seem to be recycled over and over in your life? How could the truth of the gospel and the truth about your heart help you to see the part you are playing in this recurrence?

4. How would the gospel help you to practice a “quiet” (James 1:19-20) life? How could this be put into practice in your daily relationships?…the relationships in your life that may be strained?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Philippians 3:7-8; Galatians 6:14

Study Questions:

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

2. What “loss” is a part of your story so that Jesus could win your heart?

3. What are some areas in your life where you are held captive with fear or guilt or worry or the need for control? How does a deeper view of the cross of Christ bring freedom?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Philippians 1:29; Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 3:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 2:12-14

Study Questions:

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

2. Who is Jesus to you today? What about the last month would make you think He is near and dear to your heart and soul?

3. When was the last time you had to boast in His grace?

4. When was the last time you really felt the weight of your unrighteousness? Did you worship Jesus for giving you His righteousness? Why or why not?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Romans 16:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Romans 11:13-14

Study Questions:

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

2. What are the unique “marks of Christ” that you have acquired and carry with you? How are you employing them for the Kingdom?

3. When is the last time you thought of God and His faithfulness in the same context? What was the context?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Exodus 20:3-5; Psalm 8:3-4; 1 Corinthians 1:20-21; Hebrews 1:3

Study Questions:

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

2. Based on the definition given in the notes would you say that you worship Jesus? Why or why not? Is worship something we can create within ourselves?

3. How do we apply the gospel to our idolatry?

4. What attribute of God is most meaningful and compelling to you right now in your life?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Philippians 3:3-6; Matthew 4:4

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 had to humbly submit to God’s word upon your life? What does this mean for you and your heart?

3. Is the gospel good news to you? Is it truly good news? Why or why not? Do you need to be persuaded that Christ had to die for you or that it was enough for you?

4. Which example given in the sermon (included in the notes) do you most relate to with regards to pushing the cross out of the center so that you can be the center?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:11; Psalm 27:1; Genesis 50:20

Study Questions:

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

2. How do you naturally respond when you feel pressured?

3. Can you recall a time when you responded out of worship, forgiveness, and sacrifice rather than from self preservation?

4. How do your responses to these situations expose your view of the grace of God upon your life? Do you honestly believe that God has had to be EXTREMELY gracious to you? Why or why not? What do your responses to hurt or offense or loss share about your heart’s true belief?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

John 7:37-39; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 13:15-16

Study Questions:

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

2. Do you live with a sense of the Holy Spirit leading you? Do you believe that you have a need for the Holy Spirit? Why or why not? (It might be helpful to read Galatians 5)

3. What is the truth about God that you are being tested in these days? If you aren’t being tested what does mean?

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

2 Timothy 3:10-11; Matthew 4:19; 28:16-20; Ephesians 4:15; Galatians 6:17; Galatians 4:8-16; John 6:28-29

Study Questions:

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

2. What you say about others or your situation says more about you than the subject of your words. What do your words say about you? Why do you tend to talk this way?

3. What are the “marks of Christ” on your life? What is that God’s grace upon you?

4. Which of these sins do you tend to struggle with: Fear, Guilt, Shame, Worry/Anxiety, or Anger? What are the doubts residing in you that bring forth this kind of fruit?
-God’s love?
-God’s forgiveness?
-God’s sovereignty?
-God’s goodness?
-God’s pleasure?
-God’s glory?