Timberline College

3.26.19

In this message Pastor Bob Seale shares his stories and gives a vision for living in community and 'on mission' in our world.

3.5.19

In this message Justin and Mackenzie share about sex and intimacy, looking at what scripture says versus what culture says. They challenge us to look under the surface of our desires to what we are really longing for and what we are believing will truly satisfy our longing for passionate love. Justin also reminds us of Jesus' desire to defend us in the midst of our sin (sexual or otherwise).

Discussion Questions:

What is your favorite song about love/sex?

How do you think sex is portrayed and valued in our culture today?

What do you think of when you think of passionate love? Does does the way Song of Songs describe love (friendship, commitment, intimacy) change your perspective?

How do you define lust? Do you think men and women experience this differently? How so?

Have you ever thought of Jesus being someone who defends you in the midst of your sin (sexual or otherwise)? How does that impact your view of Jesus and your sin?

2.19.19

In this message Jacque shares her own story with singleness, and challenges all of us to sift through our beliefs about being single. Ultimately our identity being rooted in who we are in Christ and through intimate relationship with Him we can find satisfaction no matter our relationship status.

Discussion Questions:

-What do you feel like our culture thinks of singleness? What do you think God thinks?

-What things do you feel get in the way of an intimate relationship with God?

-What are some positives to being single? What do you find is painful or hard in being single?

-What aspects of the “Love is…” verse are challenging for you?

2.12.19

In this message Brent talks through marriage, specifically the compelling commitment-based kind of marriage we see vision for in scripture.

Discussion Questions:

-What did you hear Brent say? What stood out to you?

-Have you ever seen a selfless, commitment-based, compelling love like Robertson & Muriel McQuilkin’s?

-Do you desire to be married? What do you envision that looking like for you? What desires or fears do you have?

-How does Paul’s language in Ephesians 5 (that marriage is to be a small picture of God’s love for us) help you better understand God ravenous love for you?

2.5.19

In this message Justin and Mackenzie share practical advice for dating. In our culture the messages we hear about love are overwhelming. What does the Bible say about love? Does the Bible have a blueprint for dating? What if I am dating someone that doesn't share my faith? What does it look like to be "all in" the season I am in? All these questions and more are addressed in this message on dating.

Discussion Questions:

-What stood out to you from tonight's message?

-Are you the type of person the person you are looking for is looking for? What would becoming that person look like for you?

-What hopes and fears do you have about dating?

1.29.19

In this message Mackenzie shares vision for our community and challenges us to devote ourselves to being learners of Jesus in 2019.

Discussion Questions:

What stood out from what Mackenzie shared?

What is something you could do to be a more intentional learner/disciple of Jesus?

How do you feel coming into the new semester?

What is one goal you have for your year?

11.6.18 // On Election Day, Dick Foth gave this message addressing the crippling fear and anxiety that is taking over our culture, and some antidotes for them.

Discussion Questions:

-What stuck out to you from what Foth shared?

-Describe a moment in your life, when fear won.

-Describe a moment in your life, when fear DIDN’T win. Why?

-Who in your life have you seen as fearless? What do you think made them that way?

10.30.18 // In this message Jacque shared her heart and what she has been learning about prayer. Largely influenced by Mark Batterson's book 'The Circle Maker' she invited us to examine where we are at with prayer and challenged us to pray bigger and bolder prayers.

Discussion Questions:

--What stuck out to you the most in what Jacque shared?

-Is prayer challenging or easy for you? What makes it so?

-What are some areas in your life that you need to “circle?”

-Have you seen God move in response to your prayers? If so, how?

10.16.18 // In this message Pastor Jeff Lucas shared about Samson in our series all about the unlikely people who God used throughout scripture.

Discussion Questions:

-Whats the bravest thing you’ve ever done?

-‘There are no strong people - only people with strengths’ - do you agree? Why or why not?

-What are the weaknesses of your strengths (example: tender hearted people can be gullible)?

Are you a naturally forgiving person?

10.9.18 // Our Senior Pastor Dary joined us for this message continuing our series on unlikely people that God uses throughout scripture. Ananias, the Ananias that met Saul who became Paul on the road to Damascus only appears briefly in scripture. But his bravery and willingness to be obedient to God is compelling.