Sermon Text: John 17 Outline: Given & Guarded Sent into the World Perfectly One Reflection Questions: How’s it going in your prayer life? Think about the other important people in your lives. What’s your communication like with them? In what ways do you feel that the influence of the world is overly infiltrating your life? […] The post The Perfect Pray-er appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 15:26-16:33 Outline: Overwhelms Overjoys Overcomes Reflection Questions: What is it that has you feeling overwhelmed right now? How would it feel if Jesus just showed up and took care of that concern for you? Could it be that He already has? When was the last time that you were keenly aware of […] The post Immanuel appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 15 Outline: Abide in “Already You Are Clean” Fruit, Failure, & Faith Weathering the World’s Hate Reflection Questions: When was the last time you felt like you had to “Make stuff happen” and/or “Prove yourself” by willing something productive to happen? When was the last time “Proving yourself” clearly obstructed your calling […] The post Abide vs. Being Awesome appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 14 Outline: The Second Person The Helper The Father Reflection Questions: How do you try to ease your troubles? How does God go about easing your troubles? How do you feel about the FACT that Jesus plundered YOU from the ruler of this world? How do you feel about the FACT that […] The post Ease My Troubles appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 13 Outline: He Tells Us Who We Are He Cures Our Insecurity He Longsufferingly Loves Reflection Questions: Will you read Ezekiel 16 today? If “yes” then do it! If “no,” why not? What would Jesus say about you to people? What are your go-to strategies for “proving yourself”? When does caring what […] The post What Jesus Does To People appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 11:55-12:50 Outline: Pointers to Jesus True Belief Reflection Questions: Have you battled with unbelief? What caused you to fight that battle? What about Jesus makes you believe him to be who he is? In light of God’s Word, who is this Son of Man? The post Who Is This Son Of Man? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 11:1-54 Outline: Delays & Difficulties Life & Death Fully Human Reflection Questions: For what has God caused you to wait beyond your comfort zone? Why do you think he’s making you wait? What thoughts have you had about death? When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, where will […] The post For God’s Glory appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 10 Outline: Entrance Life Believe Reflection Questions: Do you hear Jesus’ voice? What does Matthew 21:31 teach you about hearing the voice of Jesus? Being a sheep means NOT being in control. Being a sheep means NOT comprehending. Being a sheep means being weak. How are you struggling with your sheepiness these […] The post Who’s Really Working For God? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 9 Outline: Sent to Receive Grace Sent to Know the Who Sent to Invite Reflection Questions: Why are people so enraged by grace? (e.g. 2 Kings 5:11-12) How is God helping you feel awkward and weak these days? What preferential, peripheral, issue is robbing you of your fixation on Christ? Where in […] The post Siloam appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: John 8 Outline: Light Life Liberty Reflection Questions: Would you want your name and narrative in the Bible? Why or why not? How do you think God would choose to tell your story? What light would He cast you in? Where do you aim your grievances and your gossip? Is Jesus pleased with […] The post Who’s With Me? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.