Duplain Church of Christ Sermons

Sermon Conversation Starters

What insights can we gain from the vision of the potter and the clay in Jeremiah regarding God's judgment and the role of human will? (For context, read Jeremiah 18:1-12).

How do you see the sin cycle (complacency, sin, warning, judgment, repentance, deliverance, blessing) manifesting in your own life or in the history of the church?

Romans 1:18-20 and Romans 6:23 outline the basis for God's judgment. How do these passages shape your understanding of God's right to judge His creation?

What is the significance of the Passover lamb and the blood on the doorposts in Exodus 12, and how does this event foreshadow the work of Jesus Christ?

Discuss the relationship between faith and obedience in the context of the Israelites' actions during the Passover and our response to Jesus' sacrifice.

How does the act of communion serve as a reflection on God's judgment and grace, and what is its significance in the context of Jesus being our Passover Lamb?

Discuss the parallels drawn between ancient cultures' worship of various gods and modern inclinations towards self-worship or worship of collective identities. How do these ideologies manifest in the culture? 

What parallels can you draw between the confrontation with Pharaoh and contemporary struggles with idolatry? 

How does Pharaoh's response to each plague reflect the complexities of human nature, particularly in the face of divine authority and power? 

Discuss the interpretation of Pharaoh's hardened heart throughout the narrative. How does this concept intersect with themes of free will, divine intervention, and personal responsibility? 

How can individuals identify and confront the idols in their own lives, redirecting their worship towards God?

What practical steps can be taken to prioritize spiritual devotion over worldly pursuits?

What significance do you find in the name "Yahweh" and its revelation to Moses in the context of Exodus 5? 

How does Pharaoh's response to Moses' request to let the Israelites go reflect a lack of understanding or relationship with Yahweh? 

Discuss the reaction of the Israelite overseers to Moses' actions and how it reflects their perception of God's involvement in their situation. 

How does God's response to Moses' confusion reveal his intentions for relationship and understanding with humanity? 

Reflect on the message's emphasis on encountering and knowing God through spiritual practices and the Holy Spirit, and discuss practical ways to incorporate these practices into daily life.

1.     What is the distinction between God's macro will and micro will? How do you personally discern God's will in your life, especially when it comes to the more individual, day-to-day decisions? 

2.     Have you ever wished for a clear sign from God, like how he spoke to Moses through the burning bush? How do you deal with wanting clear signs when God often communicates in subtler ways? 

3.     Moses made excuses when God asked him to lead. Which excuse do you relate to most? How might God's responses to Moses apply to you? 

4.     When Moses doubted if people would believe him, God gave him signs. What do you think these signs meant, and how could they relate to believers today? 

5.     What steps can individuals take to cultivate a deeper trust in God and respond faithfully to his calling in their lives?

Has God used a hard or tragic event in your life to shape your life in a positive way?

In what ways does the narrative of Moses' rescue and upbringing demonstrate unexpected twists and divine intervention?

How does the notion of God's ways not aligning with our own challenge individuals who desire to follow Jesus?

How does the story of Moses reveal God using various individuals, even those who might harm, to bring about His will?  How might this apply to your life?

In what ways can a shift in perspective, focusing on what God is doing rather than personal suffering, enhance resilience in the face of hardship?

How does the story of Moses encourage individuals to release control and trust God's sovereignty in circumstances where personal plans differ from God's plan?

Pastor Andy Goodrich brings the first episode to our Journey of Faith: Life of Moses series!

Pastor Andy Goodrich brings the next installment in our Encounters series, all about the encounter of Peter with the Risen Jesus.