Timberline College

February 20th, 2018

Tim Heist teaching on Bad Financial Advice.

Discussion Questions:

-What is the stupidest thing you ever bought and why?

-What was one good money advice piece that stood out to you? How can you start that now?

-Our culture makes us believe that money, spending, and status are connected to our success as a person, do you struggle with that? How do we guard our hearts to live connected to Jesus in a world powered by money?

-Have you ever tried to give in a way that it changes your dependance from yourself to needing to depend on God?

-Matthew talked about Go and Entering the kingdom verses having and doing; What are ways you find yourself collecting things? Is your faith/religion/connection to Jesus one of the things you have or are you open to depth with him and kingdom living?

February 6th, 2018

Part 2 of the Bad Advice Series, looking at Bad Dating Advice.

Scripture used: 1 Corinthians 13.4-7, 1 Corinthians 7.7-9

Resources mentioned: Counseling through Colorado State University, the book Love, Sex and Dating by Andy Stanley

Discussion Questions:

-What is the best love story you have ever seen in real life? What makes that story so good?

-When it comes to the two extremes- kiss dating goodbye, or do whatever you want, which group of advice do you hear more of and why do you think?

-Do you think our culture have overvalued marriage and devalued singles? Do you view your singleness as a gift? Why or why not?

-What advice (good or bad) sticks out to you from Mackenzie’s message?

January 30th

Part 1 in the Bad Advice Series, Justin Matthews shares Bad Career Advice and Gods plan for following Him.

January 23rd, 2018

Mackenzie shared out our vision for Timberline College in 2018, specifically things we want to get right. She highlighted connection to God, community, and our commitment to Gods movement in our world. She invited each of us to consider how we could invest ourselves in our relationship with God, our community, and our personal ministry.

11.7.17

Discussion Questions:

Which “not” tends to affect you the most?

How have you learned to face the enemy when he tries to deceive you? What are 2-3 things you can do?

Have you ever had to break a stronghold the enemy had on you in life and how did you do it?

October 17th, 2017

Justin McRoberts shared with us about the practice of prayer, which he recently wrote a book about.

Discussion Question: How do you pray?

Connect with Justin in the following ways:

Website: http://www.justinmcroberts.com

Instagram: @justinmcroberts

Snapchat: @mcwhatshisface

Prayer Book: http://www.justinmcroberts.com/prayer-book/

Podcast: atsea.justinmcroberts.com/

October 3rd, 2018

Scripture: Luke 11, The parable of the Prodigal Son

Discussion Questions:

-What is the first word that comes to your mind when you think about God?

-The returning prodigal returned home and then struggled to accept forgiveness and grace. Why do we struggle?

-What would you say to someone who says, ‘But I don’t feel forgiven’?

September 26th

Sarah and Hope share their journey of living in a trailer park in Fort Collins, and what service-focused/missional community means to them.

Discussion Questions:

Right now what does it look like for you to “go”?

Who can you take with you?

Who is someone who pushes you to serve?

Have you seen or been a part of communities that feel truly missional or purposeful? What did they look like? What made the communities stand out to you?

Scripture Used:

Luke 19:1-10

Acts 2:42-47

Quotes Referenced:

"One of the most impressive aspects of Jesus is how he was impressed by unimpressive people." -John Ortberg

"Christian community is unique in that it must be based on three primary themes: personal devotion to Jesus, the common call or mission of the Gospel, and the inclusion of all people, especially those who don't fit in." The Tangible Kingdom by Hugh Halter and Matt Smay

“As long as we keep running around, anxiously trying to affirm ourselves or be affirmed by others, we remain blind to One who has loved us first, dwells in our heart, and has formed our truest self. But we can also open our eyes. We can see a new way forward." -Turn My Mourning into Dancing by Henri J.M. Nouwen

Discussion Questions:

-Do you feel open and willing to invest in new friendships? How are you making yourself available to the people around you?

-Who is someone that you can notice, someone who you would usually pass by who needs a friend right now?

-How the disciples might have described the community they had with Jesus? As you read the scripture about the early church in Acts 2 what things stand out to you as elements of community?

-What are practical ways you can be hospitable in this season of your life?

September 12th, 2017

The second part to our series on community. Clark shared about the way Jesus built intentional friendships, challenging us to evaluate how intentional we are with our relationships.

Scripture used:

Genesis 1:26

John 21:1-3

Discussion Questions:

* Do your current friendships make it easier or harder to follow Jesus?

* What can you actively do to intentionally build Jesus-centered friendship?