Passage: John 8:1-11

Questions for thought

Why is it incorrect to say Jesus loves me just the way that I am?

Are people basically good or evil? Why?

How Amazing is it to know that Jesus Loves us in spite of who we are?

In the brokenness of our lives, How can we experience the mercy and grace of Jesus and walk with Him and in Him?

Passage: Matthew 26:36-46

Questions for thought

What is the pitfall with living the "Prosperity" Gospel over the Gospel?

When we pray, what kind of faith should we have and what should we ask for?

How can we see the blessings of God in our unanswered prayers?

How can we seek God's will in our prayer life?

Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Questions for thought

Why would we want God to give only give us only what we can handle?

Where are the areas in your life you are weak? Why do we find it difficult to acknowledge them?

Why would God allow things to happen to us that are more than we can handle?

What things in your life are pushing you to be closer to God?

Passage: Romans 8:14-17

Questions for thought

What has happened to our image (in God) because of sin?

Who are you as a child of God?

How are we to live out the adoption that God gives us and share it with others?

Are you living like a Son/Daughter or a slave?

Notes

A Son/Daughter lives in Freedom

A Slave lives fear

A Son/Daughter has access to the Father

A Slave has to request an audience

A Son/Daughter understands their wealth in the Father

A Slave has no wealth (no identity)

A Son/Daughter has the assurance of Love from the Father

A Slave must be concerned of their acceptance

Passage: Genesis 3 & Romans 7:24-8:1

Questions for thought

How does my sin separate me from God and why should this concern me?

How do we correct our broken relationship with God? And with each other?

How should we care for creation?

Instead of hiding our brokenness, how can we embrace it and allow Jesus to repair us into a creation that is more complete?

Notes

We have a broken relationship with God

We have a broken relationship with each other

We have a broken relationship with creation

Passage: Genesis 1:26-31

Questions for thought

Why do we struggle with personal identity?

What does it mean to be a Godly Man/Woman? How does it relate to you?

Why do cultural norms cause problems when we talk about gender identity?

Why is it incorrect to base a rule on an exception or outlier?

How should we as Christians respond to gender identity issues?

Notes

God is NOT male or female

Romans 12:1-2

Passage: Genesis 1:26-31

Questions for thought

When you look in the mirror, What do you see? What do you see when you look at others?

What is the foundation of your identity?

What makes a human a person of value and importance?

We are made in God's image but corrupted by sin, how do we restore that image that God has created?

How can we mirror the sacrificial love of God?

Passage: Matthew 22:34-40

Questions for thought

What is the Great Commandment in the Law?

What is the Great Commission?

How do we grow and grow more in our understanding of Jesus? and become more like Jesus?

How do I connect with the Christian Community and why is it important?

Notes

This year I want to be more like Jesus

Hang out with sinners

Upset religious People

Tell stories that make people think

Choose unpopular friends

Be kind loving and merciful

Take naps in the back of a boat

Passage: Exodus 20:1-21

Questions for thought

Why are we to worship only God?

Why is it important to worship God faithfully?

Why do we continuously struggle with idols in our lives?

What happens when you make God first in your life?

Notes

12 steps to overcome the power of idols

1) Realize you are an idolater

2) Seek Divine help outside of self

3) Decide to change, repent

4) Acknowledge powerlessness to relinquish the power of idols

5) Confess thoroughly

6) Ask for forgiveness and the power of the Holy Spirit

7) Seek the help of others

8) Make amends to those you have sinned against

9) Become part of the Church

10) Seek God. Continually – in prayer and in His Word

11) Keep going in the new life in Christ

12) Testify to the saving grace of God

Sermon: Finishing Well

Passage: Joshua 1:1-9 & 24:15

Questions for thought

What would it be like to actually finish well?

What fears are you facing?

What do you do daily to keep yourself grounded?

Do you have a sacred practice to meditate daily on scripture? What is the purpose of this?

What are you doing with the strongholds in your life? Are you asking God for help with them?

Notes

Trust that God is good and wants the very best for you

Colossians 3:1-3