Following Jesus doesn’t mean being perfect, but it does mean allowing God to perfect us. God’s perfecting grace is what enables our faith to mature as we gain experience and understanding in our faith. In this message, we draw on the teaching of Hebrews and examine practical ways that we can invest in the formation of our spiritual life. Based on Hebrews 5:11-6:3

Take the Next Step, Week 2: Discussion Guide

Tim Hogue delivers our DSM Sunday message

What is true worship and why are followers of Jesus expected to worship? In this message, Dutilh member Sam Hogue unpacks the meaning and heart of true worship. Based on John 12:1-8Take the Next Step, Week 1: Discussion Guide

Based on John 20:1-18

“How much longer until we get there?” Every parent has responded to this question during a road trip. “In a little while” we often reply. But how long is a little while? Jesus promised that there would come a day when our tears would be wiped away and when our mourning will be turned into joy. When asked when that day will come, he would say, “in a little while.” But since with God a day is like 1,000 years and 1,000 years is like a day, how long is that. In this message, we unpack what it means to waiting patiently for Jesus to return “in a little while.” Based on John 16:16-33

Let’s face it: our lives are over-filled. Our over-committed schedules often leave us feeling disconnected from what matters most. Jesus shares the wisdom of regularly pruning our lives, cutting away the things that distract us so that we can be more available for the presence and power of Jesus. In this message, we unpack practical strategies for staying connected to Christ. Based on John 15:1-17

Parting Wisdom, Week 4: Discussion Guide

You are not alone. In times of crisis, that’s often the message we most need to hear. Through the Holy Spirit, God promises never to leave or forsake us. In this message, we unpack Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to comfort and guide us through life. When we discern the Spirit’s presence, we can find true and lasting peace. Based on John 14:15-27

Parting Wisdom, Week 3: Discussion Guide

The prospect of Jesus leaving the disciples troubled their hearts. How would they ever continue the mission without the presence of Jesus? It’s not uncommon for moments of hardship to trouble our hearts and cause us to retreat from our commitments to God. In this message, we hear Jesus’ message that if we step out in faith and believe, we will find that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He can make a way when it seems there is no way, and can lead us to do more than we ever imagined. Based on John 14:1-14Parting Wisdom, Week 2: Discussion Guide

If you were asked to summarize Jesus’ message in one word, “love” would the best answer. Everything Jesus says and does boils back to the importance of giving and receiving love. But what exactly is love? In this sermon, we dive deep into Jesus’ teaching on love, showing how his definition of love differs from much of what the world defines as love. When Jesus tells us to “love one another” he is referring to a sacrificial love that can only be known by modeling our lives after Jesus himself. Based on John 13:34-35

Parting Wisdom, Week 1: Discussion Guide

A special message from our Ash Wednesday service.