ARCC Sermons

For The Sake Of The Mission

Additional Scripture References:

John 1:3-5; 5:39-40

Study Questions:

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

2. Over the next week tell someone about Jesus and what He means to you. For starters - tell yourself and see if your heart agrees.

3. Do you view corporate worship as primarily for you and your edification? Why or why not?

4. What does it look like to take your family with you on mission (in the sense that Barnabas wanted to take Mark)?

For The Sake Of The Mission

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 things in our culture that trouble and unsettle our minds?

3. What was the last thing you read or heard from the Word of God that caused you to rejoice? Why?

For The Sake Of The Church

Additional Scripture References:

Galatians 6:12; Philippians 2:12-13; Deuteronomy 7:6-8

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 truly learned something about yourself? How did you learn it?

3. How would you know if you have a large or small view of God? How does this effect your faith?

In Review

Additional Scripture References:

Psalm 110:1

Study Questions:

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

2. Would anyone be convinced by your life that Jesus was your king? What kind of fruit is displayed in our life when you forget that Jesus is King of Kings? What are the things in your life that tend to functionally exist as your leader and savior?

3. How do we live out the tension between the Gospel of God’s grace and our heart’s desire to obey Him and walk in Holiness?

A Call To Forsake All

Additional Scripture References:

Matthew 16:25; Romans 6:6

Study Questions:

1. What challenged you from this text in Philippians?

2. What areas in your life do you place the most confidence in?

3. Do you count everything loss for the sake of knowing Christ? If not, why not?

4. Is God your treasure in whom you are satisfied most? If not, why?

He Wants Your Hope To Be In You Today

Sermon Text:

1 Peter 5:10-11

Additional Scripture References:

Romans 8:28-30; Hebrews 11:34-38; Mark 10:29; Matthew 19:29; Luke 22:32; 1 Corinthians 15:15; 1 Corinthians 13:12

Study Questions:

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

2. How does the reality of eternity (specifically eternal glory in Christ) shape your view of the difficulties and shortcomings of this life?

3. Share a struggle and an angst that exists in your life today that is or could be alleviated by the future reality of eternal glory in Christ? In what ways does/would this allow you to serve, follow, and obey Christ more faithfully?

He Wants Anything But The Cross

Sermon Text:

Matthew 4:1-11

Additional Scripture References:

Matthew 6:13; Luke 23:35-37, 39; Matthew 27:39-40; Hebrews 11:1, 6

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 understanding how Jesus could truly experience temptation?

3. Do you tend to neglect either the adoration of Christ or the imitation of Christ in your life? If so, why do you think that is?

4. Have you ever truly worshipped Jesus in Spirit and in truth? Have you been changed by his words and what he did?

He Wants Us To Be Full

Sermon Text:

Matthew 4:1-11

Additional Scripture References:

Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:15-16; Deuteronomy 8:2-4; Exodus 16:2-3; Psalm 91:11-12; Matthew 6:2-4; Matthew 16:26; Hosea 6:1

Study Questions:

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

2. What good things in our culture do we tend to make ultimate? What tangible effects has this had on our society?

3. How does the gospel help us enjoy the gifts of God without them becoming idols?

4. How has God revealed forms of idolatry in your life? What does it look like when someone is looking to something else as their identity?

5. Does the love of God for you astound you? Why or why not?

He Wants Anything But Resistance

Sermon Text:

1 Peter 5:6-9

Additional Scripture References:

1 Peter 2:9-10; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Revelation 5:9-10

Study Questions:

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

2. Are you truly humble? How would you know?

3. Do you have anxiety? In what ways are you trying to your own savior? Is it possible that you are doing so by trying to be someone else’s savior? Do you struggle to believe that God cares? Why or why not? How does the gospel speak into this?

4. In what ways have you seen God “protecting” you from the roaring lion? Do you long for heaven? Why or why not?

He Wants Us To Believe Our Significance Comes From Within

Sermon Text:

Genesis 3:8-13

Study Questions:

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

2. What can we learn from God’s encounter with Adam and Eve as we consider our own relationships?

3. Have you ever had anyone lovingly point out sin in your life? If not, why do you think this is the case?

4. How would you know if your identity was in Christ or in something else? Is there something from your past that you can’t seem to let go of...or won’t let go of you? What is preventing you from hearing God’s declaration over you of your righteousness? Have you truly trusted in Christ and His work on the cross?