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  • Pray & Persevere (Audio)

    When God calls us to rebuild, resistance often follows.

    In Nehemiah 4, the work doesn’t stop—but the opposition gets louder. Discouragement creeps in. Fear tries to take over. Yet God shows His people how to persevere, stay focused, and keep building, even when the pressure is real.

    If you’ve ever felt pushed back, worn down, or tempted to quit on what God has called you to rebuild—this message is for you.

    Discussion Questions:

    1. In Nehemiah 4:1-3, opposition comes quickly and loudly through ridicule and discouragement. What specific tactics do Sanballat and Tobiah use, and what do they seem to be aiming at beneath the surface? What does this reveal about how opposition often works when God’s people step out in obedience?
    2. In verses 4-6, Nehemiah’s response is prayer followed by continued work. What do you notice about how Nehemiah prays, and how that prayer shapes the people’s resolve to keep building? Why do you think prayer and perseverance are paired so closely here?
    3. In verses 7-14, the threat escalates from mockery to potential violence. How does Nehemiah address both the spiritual fear and the practical danger facing the people? What stands out to you about his call to “remember the Lord, who is great and awesome”?
    4. Jon talked about opposition being almost inevitable when God’s work is moving forward. Where have you experienced discouragement, fear, or resistance when trying to rebuild something God cares about in your life?
    5. Nehemiah leads God’s people to remember the Lord in the face of opposition. How does Jesus ultimately fulfill this role as the One who stands in the gap for us, fights for us, and secures our victory? How does that reality change the way you respond to opposition or discouragement right now?

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      40 min
    6. Guard Your Heart (Audio)

      As God’s people rebuilt the wall, everyone had a part to play. Side by side, they served faithfully where God placed them. Scripture reminds us that we are one body with many gifts and that each of us has been called to serve.

      Rebuilding happens when we step up and own our role. With God’s help—it’s GO TIME!

      39 min
    7. Take the Next Step (Audio)

      What happens after God calls us to rebuild? We take the next step—with courage.

      This Sunday in our REBUILD series, we’re in Nehemiah 2, where Nehemiah moves from prayer to action. With courage and faith, he steps forward into what God has placed on his heart—even when the risks are real.

      Discussion Questions:

      1. What was encouraging, challenging, or comforting from this past week's sermon? 

      2. In verses 1-5 of ch 2, Nehemiah finally speaks to the king about the burden he’s been carrying. Does anything stand out to you about the timing of the sharing that happens (after prayer/waiting)? 

      3. When the king asks Nehemiah what he wants (vv. 4–8), Nehemiah prays quickly and then speaks clearly. What does this moment show us about the connection between prayer and courage? When have you had to take a step before feeling fully ready?

      4. Nehemiah faced opposition almost immediately in verses 9–10, despite being obedient in following the Lord - Why do you think resistance so often shows up right when we start moving forward? How have you seen that play out in your own walk with God?

      5. Nehemiah ultimately steps into his calling because “the gracious hand of my God was upon me” (v. 8, v. 18). Don't forget Jesus who perfectly trusted the Father, faced opposition, and took the ultimate step to bring restoration? What might it look like you to follow the Savior and to take a next step of faith right now—not the whole rebuild, just the next faithful step?

        42 min
      6. Answer the Call (Audio)

        What if this season is God’s invitation to rebuild?

        This week we begin a new sermon series called REBUILD, rooted in Nehemiah 1. It’s a powerful reminder that God is always at work restoring what sin, hardship, or time has broken down. Just like Nehemiah, we’re invited to step forward in faith, trust God’s provision, and begin the work He’s placed before us.

        Discussion Questions:

        1. In verses 1-3, Nehemiah hears about the condition of Jerusalem. What words are used to describe the city and its people, and what do those details tell us about the depth of the brokenness?
        2. In verses 4-7, Nehemiah’s first response is prayer. What stands out to you about the tone and content of his prayer?
        3. In verses 8-10, Nehemiah appeals to God’s promises to restore His people. Why do you think Nehemiah grounds his prayer in God’s Word and character instead of immediately asking God to fix the problem?
        4. Nehemiah is burdened by broken walls and vulnerable people, yet he believes God is able to restore what sin and exile have destroyed. How does Nehemiah’s role here point us forward to Jesus-the One who ultimately comes to rebuild what sin has broken and bring true restoration?
        5. Nehemiah ends the chapter preparing to act (v. 11). Where do you sense God might be calling you to move from burden, to prayer, to action in this season as He rebuilds areas of your life?
          6. 47 min
        6. Five Practices for the New Year (Audio)

          We’ll be focusing on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and praying around what it looks like to following Jesus into a life of love and with courageous faith! We'll kick off our 2026 Transformation Plan as a great opportunity for us to align our hearts and minds this year.

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        7. Prince of Peace (Audio)

          In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, we’ll gather to see and celebrate the comfort of His presence—the Light who enters our darkness, the Peace that steadies our hearts, and the hope that never fades.

          Discussion Questions:

          1. In Isaiah 9:1–2, Isaiah describes a movement from deep darkness to light. Based on the text, what is the source of this shift? What does Isaiah want us to see as the turning point from doom to hope?
          2. Isaiah calls the Messiah the “Prince of Peace” in verse 6. Looking at verses 6–7, where does this peace come from, and what kind of peace is Isaiah describing? What clues do we get that this peace is rooted in God’s rule, not our circumstances?
          3. In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul says we are reconciled to God through Christ and calls people to “be reconciled to God.” How does peace with God serve as the foundation for every other kind of peace Isaiah points toward?
          4. Jesus says in John 14:27, “My peace I give to you… not as the world gives.” How does Jesus’ definition of peace differ from what we usually think of when we talk about peace? How does this help us understand why inner peace can exist even when life feels unsettled?
          5. Pastor Jon talked about peace in four directions—peace with God, peace within, peace with others, and peace that is still to come. Which of those do you feel most drawn to or most lacking right now, and how does Scripture invite you to take a step toward peace there?
            6. 40 min
          6. Everlasting Father (Audio)

            We continue our Christmas Comfort series, focusing on the promise of Christ as our Everlasting Father from Isaiah 9:1–7. In a season that can feel busy or heavy, we’re reminded of the steady, unfailing care of the One who draws near, holds us fast, and never lets us go.

            Discussion Questions:

            1. Read Isaiah 9:6 slowly together. Which word or phrase in the title “Everlasting Father” stands out to you most right now, and why do you think that caught your attention?
            2. Isaiah is promising a leader who embodies the heart of a faithful, enduring father in a world marked by instability and failed leadership. Where do you see people today (or even yourself) longing for that kind of steady presence and care?
            3. Verse 7 says this Father-like King rules with justice and righteousness and that His reign will never end. How does that contrast with the ways authority, leadership, or power have been used in your own life experiences?
            4. Without overthinking it, can you name a moment in your life when you experienced God’s care or faithfulness in a way that felt fatherly—protective, patient, steady, or present? What was going on in that season?
            5. For those of us who carry either wounds or gratitude connected to our earthly fathers, how does Isaiah’s picture of an Everlasting Father invite us to see God differently- or trust Him more deeply - right now?

              6. 35 min
            6. Mighty God (Audio)

              This week we are focusing on the name Mighty God—the One whose power breaks into our world with hope, strength, and salvation.

              Discussion Questions: 

              1. In verses 4–5, Isaiah talks about God breaking the yoke, the rod of the oppressor, and ending warfare. What kinds of power does God say He’s going to display here, and what does that tell us about what the “Mighty God” actually comes to do?
              2. Verse 6 calls this coming child “Mighty God.” Based on everything Isaiah has already said in this passage, why would that title have been both comforting and shocking to God’s people?
              3. Verse 7 says His kingdom will be marked by justice and righteousness and will never end. How is that different from the kind of leadership and power Israel had experienced from earthly kings?
              4. Tyson connected Isaiah 9 to Revelation 19, where Jesus returns as the victorious King. How does holding both of those pictures together - Jesus coming humbly and Jesus returning powerfully- shape the way we understand who He is?
              5. If Jesus is truly our Mighty God now and the King who will one day return to set everything right, how should that shape the way we live, trust Him, and face the brokenness we see around us?
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              6. Wonderful Counselor (Audio)

                In a season filled with noise, hurry, and expectation, we pause to see and celebrate the COMFORT of His presence. Just as the angels proclaimed good news and the shepherds were drawn into worship, we come together to exalt Christ—the Light who breaks through darkness and brings peace to weary hearts.

                Discussion Questions:

                1. In verses 1–2, what kinds of darkness does Isaiah describe, and what does it mean that a “great light” will shine on those living in that darkness? How does the text itself show the difference this light will make?
                2. In verses 3–5, Isaiah lists several results of God’s future work—joy, freedom, peace, victory. What stands out to you about these descriptions, and what do they teach us about the kind of salvation the coming Messiah would bring?
                3. One of the titles given is “Wonderful Counselor.” Looking at the flow of the passage, what does this tell us about the kind of wisdom, guidance, and leadership the Messiah brings? How does this contrast with the failed leadership Israel had experienced?
                4. Isaiah points forward to Jesus, our Wonderful Counselor—wise, faithful, powerful, and present with His people. How have you seen Jesus counsel or guide you, and where do you need His wisdom most right now?
                5. What questions, encouragement, or challenge came out of being in this text? 
                  6. 38 min
                6. Jesus Changes Everything (Audio)

                  This week we’re diving into one of the wildest and most hope-filled stories in the Gospels: Mark 5:1–20. It starts in absolute chaos—darkness, fear, and a man everyone had given up on—and ends with a life completely changed by Jesus.

                  Discussion Questions:

                  1. When Jesus steps onto the shore in verses 1–6, what details stand out about the man’s condition? Any questions that come about from this? 
                  2. After the man is delivered, verse 15 gives a clear picture of who he becomes. What stands out to you about this transformation, and why do you think Mark wants us to see the contrast so plainly?
                  3. The townspeople beg Jesus to leave (v. 17), while the man begs to go with Him (v. 18). What does this contrast show about the different ways people respond to Jesus’ power and mercy? How do you see similar responses today?
                  4. Jesus sends the man home to tell others “how much the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you” (v. 19). What has the Lord done for you, and who is one person you can intentionally share that with this week?
                    5. 34 min

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