Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 2:11-14. The grace of Christ covers even our hypocrisy.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why is hypocrisy such a problem in our day?

What are warning signs for you that you are headed down the path to hypocrisy?

What additional things do we add to others for them to be considered followers saved by Christ? What things do we (intentionally or unintentionally) acquiesce to in deference to other members of the church in lieu of standing for the unabashed truth of the gospel?

How can our community protect us from hypocrisy?

How does grace both cover us and empower us?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 2:1-10. The unchanging gospel is worth living and standing for.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why is it at times easier to stand for other things than it is for the gospel?

How do we try to change the gospel in our day? Why is this dangerous?

What are some of the implications of the gospel you have a hard time living?

How can we as a community stand for the gospel and encourage each other to do so?

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Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:11-24. The gospel is the plan of the God of grace for his glory and our good.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

How can we be sure that the gospel is not manufactured by humanity?

Why does grace set Christianity apart from other religions?

How can we ensure we don't move beyond the grace of Christ in our faith and lives?

What should people notice about us as we live as gospel witnesses?

Is the glory of God enough to keep us going, trusting in Jesus?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:10. Approval in Christ frees us to live in light of the gospel for the pleasure of God.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

What are the ways we seek approval from people in our lives? Are these healthy or unhealthy?

How do we break free from the weight of people-pleasing?

Are you really approved by God? How can you be sure?

How does having the approval of God in Christ shape how you live now?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:6-9. A tainted gospel is no gospel at all.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

What are the ways we are likely to believe in a non-gospel in our day?

What is the danger in trusting in our performance and ability paired with the grace of Christ?

Does the gospel do away with any effort in the Christian life? What do we make of living the way of Jesus if he has earned salvation for us?

How do we ensure that we don't move off of the gospel of grace?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Galatians 1:1-5.  The gospel reorients all of life by securing our past, present, and future.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why are we averse to "looking back?" How does looking to the cross recast how we see our own history?

How does the motivation for the cross being God's will compel us to live in light of it?

What does being delivered from the present evil age look like in our cultural moment?

How does the gospel recalibrate how we treat each other in the church?

Why would the hope of eternity bolster us in the present?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Ephesians 2:11-22. The gospel unifies those that are different for the glory of Jesus.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

What are the things that get in the way of experiencing unity in the church? How do we combat those things?

How can we have an increasingly global view of the kingdom to recognize the vast difference of those in Christ?

Why would Jesus desire for us to learn to set aside our rights or preferences for the sake of the kingdom?

How can we celebrate each other more given our differences?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Acts 2:1-24. The church is formed by the Spirit for the glory of Christ.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Are there ways to ensure the church is formed for the right things rather than just a crowd gathered around lesser things than the gospel and the work of the Spirit?

Have you experienced powerful moves of the Spirit in the church? How can we posture ourselves to see more of the move of the Spirit among us?

This preaching makes the church dependant on the Spirit and work of Christ. How does dependence actually serve us as a people?

What keeps us from witnessing? Who are we praying for and speaking to that they might be saved? How can we support each other in this?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on lamenting as a church from Ephesians 5:15-20. Lament is essential for the health and wholeness of the church.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why do we feel like we have to put on a "good face" around others in the church?

How does being honest about our pains and troubles bring us closer to health and wholeness?

In the aspects of lament (turning, complaint, asking, trust), which is most difficult for you and why?

How can you support, and the body encourage, those in seasons of lament?

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Hebrews 10:19-25 in our Body Life series. The life of the Christian is lived with others.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

How much does grasping the finished work of Christ for us inform our posture toward community? If you realize your salvation is the work of another are you more likely to let others in?

Why is community essential for building faith, hope, and love?

How important is the Sunday gathering for believers? What are other practical ways in which we gather?

How do we prioritize life with others in the midst of conflicting demands on our time?