Audio from the sermon on January 30, 2022

Theme: Exploring the Seismic Questions - Who is God?

Scripture

Exodus 3:13-21

1 John 4:12-13, 16

Psalm 25:16-17, 20-21; 104: 24, 27

Reflection Questions

How do you describe God?

How have you noticed other peoples' lives being connected to God?

When did you know God's presence in your life?

What can make it difficult for you to follow God's guidance?

How would you describe the way lives are changed today by God?

Audio from the sermon on January 23, 2022

Theme - Exploring the Seismic Questions: Why doesn't God stop the pain?

Scriptures

Isaiah 55:6-13

Genesis 8:21b-22

Romans 8:35, 38-39

Psalm 119:49-52, 86-88

Reflection Questions

What does being generous in forgiveness look like to you?

What are the things we think separate us from knowing God's presence?

How do we comfort ourselves when things are difficult?

What does it mean to you to navigate the pains throughout your life well?

How do the great challenges of life change your perspective in what it means to live well?

Audio from the sermon on January 16, 2022

Theme: Exploring the Seismic Questions - Why is life so hard?

Matthew 24:4-14

Genesis 3:14-19

Philippians 2:3-4

Matthew 5:443-46, 48

Reflection Questions

What are the things that put you on edge?

How have you dealt with the pain that has arisen in your life?

What pain have you observed in life that seems unnecessary?

How do you react when you feel like things are falling apart in your life?

What are the things you most struggle with handling? Who do you turn to for help?

Audio from the sermon on January 9, 2022

Theme: Exploring the Seismic Questions - Why do we exist?

Scripture

Genesis 1:26-31

Ephesians 2:10

1 John 4:7

John 17:13

Psalm 33:27

Isaiah 48:17-19

Reflection Questions

What are the good things you've identified in your life that you feel compelled to share with others?

What keeps you from experiencing God's love?

How has a recognition of blessings in your life impacted your joy?

What are the things you search for in life?

What aspects of your life will live on beyond your lifespan?

Audio from the sermon on January 2, 2022

Theme: The Birth that Gives Us Purpose

John 1:9-24

Ephesians 1:3-13

Audio from the sermon on December 26, 2021

Theme: How does Jesus change our reactions?

Luke 2:41-52

Audio from the sermon on December 19, 2021

Theme: Finding Ourselves in Jesus' Story: Celebrating Our Relationships (in Love)

Matthew 1:18-24

Luke 2:8-20

Reflection Questions

What hinders having empathy for others?

How has taking time to make a decision changed how you handled a situation?

What is it about Jesus that makes you want to know more?

How do you decide what is worth your time to understand more fully?

What are the memories you hold onto and go over in your mind the most? why?

Audio from the sermon on December 12, 2021

Theme: Finding Ourselves in Jesus' Story - Finding Our Confidence (in Joy)

Luke 1:26-55

Reflection Questions

When is it hardest in your life to rejoice?

What are the surprises in life that have been challenging? How did you respond?

How have you experienced God in challenging moments of your life?

How have you shared joy with others?

How do you hold onto joy?

Audio from the sermon on December 5, 2021

Theme: Finding Ourselves in Jesus' Story - Discovering Our Purpose (in Peace)

Matthew 2:1-23

Reflection Questions

What are the things that trouble you that maybe shouldn't be troubling?

Have you ever been asked to do something that made you uncomfortable? Why did it make you uncomfortable?

How have you held onto peace for yourself even when situations make it difficult?

Have you ever been nervous about how things are going to work out yet still had peace in a decision being made?

Have you ever felt like you were in the right place at the right time?

Audio is from the sermon on November 28, 2021

Theme: Finding Ourselves in Jesus' Story - Understanding Our Limits (in Hope)

Luke 1:5-25, 57-66

Reflection Questions

Have you ever had a fearful moment turn into something amazing?

What is your initial reaction when something doesn't make sense?

What happens when you are pushed to your limits in life?

Where do you easily and not so easily draw boundaries in your life with others?

What are the boundaries you have drawn that have resulted in living into joy?