The GraceWorks Sunday Sermons

The GraceWorks Sunday Sermons

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  • Choose Faith Over Fear - DuPont Campus
    Judges 6:1-8:21
    April 12, 2026
    Sermons by Kevin Pitts and Mark Miller
    Opener: Who's got a dad joke for us?
    *I would not recommend reading the whole text this week. :) 
    1. Why do you think God spoke through a prophet this time before raising up a judge to deliver Israel? How could the prophet's speech encourage you today? 
    2. In 6:13, Gideon's response was pretty lame. In the past, what have been some sinful responses to trials of which you have been guilty? What are some biblical ways to respond to difficult situations? 
    3. In what area of your life are you currently struggling to believe God’s Word (6:13–21)? Why is it so difficult to trust God’s promises in this particular area? How have you seen God fulfill His Word in your past experience? Why do you struggle to appropriate faith today? 
    4. Gideon tries to discern God's will by "laying out a fleece." When have you struggled to discern God’s will ? What methods did you use to make your decisions? Was your orientation biblical? Why or why not? In your decision making today, how would you do things differently? How would you respond to the common question: “How can you know God’s will?” 
    5. God gave a massive military victory to Gideon and Israel--a story that would be told for generations to come. What are some massive victories in your life that God is responsible for? 
    6. How can you be a greater man or woman of faith? What areas of your life need further growth? When do you tend to be weak in faith? Read Genesis 22:1–19 for a great example of faith. Who is an example of faith to you? How can you learn from this person? 
    7. We find out that fear became a family affair for Gideon's son. What are some other sins that we can unintentionally pass on to our children? Have you inherited any struggles from your parents? If so, what? Have you passed any down to your kids, if you have any? If so, what? How can we avoid this? 
    8. What else stood out? Convicted? Encouraged? 
      9. 1 hr 14 min
    9. This Changes Everything! - DuPont Campus
      1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 51-58
      April 5, 2026
      Sermons by Kevin Pitts and Mark Miller
      Opener: The Corinthian church had some folks who were skeptical about the resurrection of Jesus. Sometimes we sort of have to be skeptical. What modern-day conspiracy theories do you think could be true? 
      1. The Corinthians needed to be reminded of the Gospel that Paul had preached. What person in your life tends to be the one to employ the "ministry of reminding" with you most? Who do you remind of the truths of God often? 
      2. If someone didn't "feel sinful" how would you explain to them their need for a Savior? Why did Christ have to die for our sins? Why is it important for us to be reminded of Christ's death for our sins? 
      3. Paul lists many appearances of Christ after the resurrection to many people. What do you imagine it was like for those people? 
      4. Paul refers to himself as a "stillborn baby" (one untimely born). What do you think he meant? 
      5. Why is the grace of God such an important concept for the believer? How would you explain grace to a pre-Christian? 
      6. Paul says that eventually all believers will "be changed." What do you imagine our new bodies will be like? What do you hope will be the same/different about you? 
      7. Where do you find yourself on the skeptic scale of the supernatural in the Bible and the Christian life? Is it easy or hard for you to believe? 
      8. Where do you find yourself currently on the fear of death scale currently? How do you think you can grow in that regard? 
      9. What does God want from you in relation to the final verse? 
        10. 59 min
      10. Don't Wuss Out; Don't Miss Out - DuPont Campus
        Judges 4-5
        March 29, 2026
        Sermon by Kevin Pitts
        Opener: When do you experience "FOMO"(Fear of Missing Out)?
        1. The consequences of sin often linger for a long time. What consequences of sin have you had to deal with (or are currently still dealing with)? How can we force ourselves to consider the consequences BEFORE we make those stupid decisions? 
        2. We all wish God would just clearly tell us what to do in every situation like he did for Barak. But we also have some clear directions and clear promises in God's Word we fail to do. What clear direction from God is difficult for you to do? How can you grow in that way? 
        3. Barak says he will only obey if Deborah goes with him. What "spiritual security blankets" do Christians today struggle to let go of? 
        4. Barak was likely focused on his inadequacies and obstacles rather than on God's strength to use him. What inadequacies or obstacles hold you back? How can you give those over to the Lord? 
        5. What should a woman who is married to a spiritually passive man do? What should she not do? What should a man do if he realizes he is passive? 
        6. Hundreds of years after God told Judah to drive out the Canaanite chariot riders, it finally happens. What is a long-term prayer that you are still waiting for God to answer? 
        7. In chapter 5, the song blesses the Lord because the "leaders took the lead in Israel" that day. In what way is God convicting you to begin taking the lead as he's called you to? 
        8. What else did you hope we would discuss? What stood out or convicted you?
          9. 46 min
        10. The Consequences of Compromise

          Judges 1:1 - 3:6 

          March 8, 2026
          Sermons by Mark Miller in DuPont and Kevin Pitts in Lacey

          Opener: Obedience is an all or nothing thing. What other things are "all or nothing"?

          1. The Israelites start off well by inquiring of the Lord who should go up first into Canaan. What are some future things you should probably be bringing before the Lord?

          2. Judah recruits Simeon to go with him to claim his land. Name someone you trust to go to spiritual battle alongside. What makes them someone you would choose? 

          3. The first compromise Judah and Simeon are guilty of involves the pagan practice of cutting off toes and fingers on the enemy king and keeping him as a human trophy. What pagan practices have some Christians adopted and normalized? 

          4. What is the tension between God's unconditional love and his fatherly discipline? How would you explain this to a new believer? (Read Hebrews 12:5-11)

          5. The first appearance of Jesus (the angel of the Lord) in the book of Judges is significant. What do you think is important about his message? 

          6. The three things God told them not to do end up being the things Israel does over and over: lived amongst them, took them in marriage, and served their gods. What do these things translate to today?

          7. In what ways are you most tempted to compromise your Christian values? 

          8. What would you tell the next generation about avoiding small compromises? 

          9. What else did you hope we would discuss? What stuck out?

            56 min
          10. Judges Intro -- The Consequences of Conformity
            Judges 1:1-2; 2:10-19
            March 1, 2026
            Sermons by Mark Miller & Dave Shoffner in DuPont and Kevin Pitts in Lacey
            Opener: What's your favorite book in the Old Testament and why?
            1. What previous experience or preconceived notions do you have about the book of Judges? 
            2. What detail(s) about the "Old Testament Timeline" stuck out or surprised you? 
            3. Read 2:10-19. What do we learn about parenting? How do we ensure that the generations after us know the Lord and the work he has done for you and me? 
            4. We may not have Baals and Ashtaroth; but what idols does our society serve? How can we avoid conforming in this way?
            5. God's discipline of the Israelites likely looks different than his discipline toward believers today. In what ways has God disciplined you in the past? How did you recognize it as discipline?
            6. Verses 18-19 describe a pattern of only doing what is right when they had a strong human leader. In what ways do we still struggle with that today? How do we avoid our faith being intertwined with a strong human leader/pastor/author/etc? 
            7. Was there anything you learned that you thought was cool? Anything you hoped we would discuss? Anything you are looking forward to in this book?
              8. 58 min
            10. Wrap Up Sunday
              At the end of each sermon series we hear testimonies from volunteers who share how the book of the Bible impacted them. 
              Wrap-Up Week Application Questions February 22, 2026
              Ephesians
              OPENER: What is your favorite thing to unwrap? (Be specific.) 
              Whose testimony this week really spoke to you? And how so?  
              Have you ever shared on a Wrap-Up Sunday? What was the experience like?  
              What was your favorite passage in Ephesians? Why? (You might want to give people time to review. Also, you may want to tell them what the next question is going to be in advance.)  
              What was the most challenging passage for you in Ephesians? How did God challenge you?  
              How will you describe Ephesians in the future? (Imagine a friend asks what the book is about, what it is like, etc.)  
              What would you like the pastors to know about this book study that may help them in the future? (We preaching pastors would love if you passed on any feedback.)
              1 hr 14 min
            11. One in H1m
              One in H1m
              Ephesians 6:21-24
              February 15, 2026
              Sermons by Mark Miller and Brian Bruya
              1. Describe an experience you've had, being a part of a healthy team? 
                1. What was the common goal / cause / purpose / mission that unified you all?
                2. We've all experienced times in which we needed encouragement and strength to keep living transformed lives.  Describe your go-to activity for accessing strength found in Him (I.E. worshiping through song, favorite verses, time with fellow believers, walking/praying, etc).
                3. What did you learn or hear for the first time while hearing about TGW's mission partners?
                4. How were you encouraged, fueled, or inspired to live on mission and let your neighbors witness or experience Gospel truth, through you?
                5. How has God shaped your heart or thinking through our Ephesians series?
                6. What joys or challenges have you experienced in living out the truths of Paul's letter?
                7. Share a key verse, sermon moment, sermon title, etc that you will carry with you from our series.
                8. Would you be willing to encourage and strengthen our TGW family by sharing any of your responses to questions 4-7 during wrap up Sunday next week (2/22)?  Please let us know via church center or chatting with one of our pastors.
                  9. 1 hr 9 min

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