Sermon Archives - EFCCL

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Speaker: Dr. Cal Hiebert
Sermon: When We Have To Choose
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10; 2 Samuel 11:1-4

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1. Consider Joseph's childhood (the dreamer hated by his brothers and favored by his father), what choice would you have thought he would make?
2. Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17. How important is Christian training in early childhood? Do we have biblical examples of parents teaching their children? Give references.
3. What scriptural references can you think of that tell us to provide spiritual teaching for our children?
4. Read James 1:14-15. Can we say that the devil made us yield to temptation? Why or why not?
5. "Discipline yourself and others won't have to." How does this look in your life?
6. "The biggest gap in life is the one knowing and doing." Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Parents, we are pleased to include a family-oriented section to the Community Group questions. Our goal is to assist you in taking what you have learned through the sermon and discussed in your group and "bring it home" to your family.

1. Children, like their parents, make decisions every day. In order to make good decisions, they need good advice an guidance. Discuss ways where that advice and guidance can be found. Also read: Proverbs 1:8-9, 2:1-6, 9:10; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 13:17
2. Read Hebrews 5:14 and Romans 12:2. What are some benefits of constantly using the Word of God? Discuss some tangible ways that will help your family do that very thing.

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Speaker: Dr. Cal Hiebert
Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8
Series: We've Never Been This Way Before

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Tell of a time you have traveled into unknown territory.

1. What kind of preparations do you make at the beginning of a new year?
2. Read Philippians 3:13-14. What was Paul's focus and how did it affect his life?
3. How do we keep our focus on Christ?
4. What are some of the distractions that keep us from focusing on Christ?
5. How do you deal with a new situation?
6. Read Isaiah 30:21. In our busy and noisy culture, how do you hear "the word"?
7. Read Exodus 18:20 and Deuteronomy 8:2. Who, apart from Christ, helps you find your way in new situations? How do they do this?

Parents, we are pleased to include a family-oriented section to the Community Group questions. Our goal is to assist you in taking what you have learned through the sermon and discussed in your group and "bring it home" to your family.

1. The Ark of the Covenant (also referred to as the Ark of the Testimony) was a place where God spoke to Moses (see Numbers 7:89). The description of the ark is found in Exodus 25:10-22; if you want to be adventurous, make your own ark!
2. Read Hebrews 9:4 to find our three items that were kept in the ark. What was the significance of these items (for more info, see Exodus 16:32-34; Numbers 17:1-10; and Deuteronomy 10:2-5)? What do you think the Israelites were to remember from these items?
3. Discuss how Christians today use communion and baptism. What is the significance of these ordinances? What are we to remember from them? For more information, check out these links: www.efccl.org/beliefs and www.efccl.org/baptism

Click the play button above to listen to the current sermon.

Speaker: Dr. Cal Hiebert
Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8
Series: We've Never Been This Way Before

Download discussion questions here in PDF form

Tell of a time you have traveled into unknown territory.

1. What kind of preparations do you make at the beginning of a new year?
2. Read Philippians 3:13-14. What was Paul's focus and how did it affect his life?
3. How do we keep our focus on Christ?
4. What are some of the distractions that keep us from focusing on Christ?
5. How do you deal with a new situation?
6. Read Isaiah 30:21. In our busy and noisy culture, how do you hear "the word"?
7. Read Exodus 18:20 and Deuteronomy 8:2. Who, apart from Christ, helps you find your way in new situations? How do they do this?

Parents, we are pleased to include a family-oriented section to the Community Group questions. Our goal is to assist you in taking what you have learned through the sermon and discussed in your group and "bring it home" to your family.

1. The Ark of the Covenant (also referred to as the Ark of the Testimony) was a place where God spoke to Moses (see Numbers 7:89). The description of the ark is found in Exodus 25:10-22; if you want to be adventurous, make your own ark!
2. Read Hebrews 9:4 to find our three items that were kept in the ark. What was the significance of these items (for more info, see Exodus 16:32-34; Numbers 17:1-10; and Deuteronomy 10:2-5)? What do you think the Israelites were to remember from these items?
3. Discuss how Christians today use communion and baptism. What is the significance of these ordinances? What are we to remember from them? For more information, check out these links: www.efccl.org/beliefs and www.efccl.org/baptism

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Sermon: Hope for a Fresh Beginning
Scripture: Psalm 51

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Sermon: Hope for a Fresh Beginning
Scripture: Psalm 51

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Sermon: The Call to Forgive
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Sermon: The Call to Forgive
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Series: Christmas Prophecies
Scripture: Daniel 7

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Series: Christmas Prophecies
Scripture: Daniel 7

Speaker: Pastor Jay Childs
Series: Christmas Prophecies
Scripture: Isaiah 53