Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

Sharon's Questions:

Which Biblical principle did Sharon share that stuck out to you?

What part of Sharon's story will you share with others to encourage them in the Lord?

What did you learn about faith from Sharon?

What resonated with you most about Sharon's message?

Has God done a Miracle in your life that you would like to share?

Jessica's Questions:

1.      Which truth or Scripture from this message did you most need to hear?

2.      In what specific way/ways have you experienced disappointment with aging, or with your body?

3.      Is there some aspect of your attitude about aging, or about your body, that you realize is not biblical? What truth do you need to embrace in order to combat that wrong perspective?

4.      Which characteristic of the palm tree would you most like to exhibit as you grow older?

5.      2 Corinthians 4:16 says, “Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” If you are a believer, in what ways do you see God renewing you day by day? What part (if any) can you play in that process?

6.      What 1-2 words would you most like to be true about you when you are “an old woman?” What can you do in your life right now to begin cultivating those qualities?

Habakkuk 3:19—"The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.”

1.  The Shepherd gives _____________ and _____________ to journey with Much Afraid to the High Places.

2.  What Fearing relatives threaten to drag down Much Afraid and Sabotage her mission?

R_______________

B_______________

C____________ F______________

P______________

 

S____________ P______________

3. When I am afraid, I will _____________ in you.  Psalm 56:3

4. ________ walk. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says: "For we walk by faith, not by sight".

5. _________ in the ___________ with all thine heart. And lean not on your own         _____________; In all your ways ____________him and he will __________your path.      Proverbs 3: 5-6

6. James 1:2-3—Count it all _______, my brothers, when you meet _______ of various     kinds, for you know that the __________ of your faith produces ____________.

Jennifer's Questions: 

1.      Do you tend to be easily discouraged when the going gets tough and sink into the depths of despair? Or are you more likely to look at the bright side and persevere?

2.      Do you believe the promise of Romans 8:28? Identify the worst things that have happened to you, and then ask yourself if you trust God to use those things for your good. The Bible asserts that he will.

3.      How do you respond when God asks you to sacrifice for Him? Do you build the altar he requests of you (laying down what he wants you to lay down) with joy or resentment in your heart?

4.      What common trait is found in Galatians 5:22; Philippians 4:4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16?

5.      Where is your “Valley of Humiliation”? Have you returned there, since you received         salvation, to bring the gifts God has given you to others who need them?

6.      What was your name before you allowed God to into your heart? Were you a Much Afraid? Bitterness? Resentment? Self-Pity? Who were/are your most persistent enemies?

Lesson # 1 GOD IS FAITHFUL ____ ______ ________ FOR MY LIFE (Jer. 29:11, James 1:20, Num 6:24:26, Isa 44:2, Psa 22:10, 40:1-3)

 

Lesson # 2. GOD IS FAITHFUL ____ ________________ THOSE HE LOVES (Ecc 5:17, 7:9, Eph 4:26-27, 31, Pro 3:11-12).

 

Lesson # 3. GOD IS FAITHFUL ____ __________. Know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” John 8:32 Be renewed in the spirit of your mind (Eph 4:23).

“This scriptural blessing can be expanded to include the qualities that a reviler needs in order to repent and follow God’s ways. Thus, we could pray, “Lord, would you bless _________with wisdom, love and discretion? Would you keep _______from judging and reviling? Would you cause your face to shine upon _________ with truth and understanding, and give __________the grace to do what is right? Would you lift up your countenance upon ___________and give ____________peace with You, himself and others?”

Sandra's Questions: 

1.      How is anger handled in your home?

2.      Are only parents allowed to express anger, frustration or disappointment?

3.      It has been said that "the more intense a feeling, the more it has absolutely nothing to do with the present and is in fact, directly related to a past experience." Do you believe this is true?

4.      Why did God create the feeling of anger in us if it does not have a righteous purpose?

5.      Why do people get angry?

6.      Do you allow yourself, your spouse and your children to say, "No. or No, thank you" without having to justify their choice?

7.      Do you allow the people in your home to make choices?

WHAT TO PUT ON:

1) PUT ON: ________________ in the ________.

2) PUT ON: Doing ________.

3) PUT ON: Dwelling ____ ______ ________.

4) PUT ON: Befriending ________________________.

5) PUT ON: Delighting yourself ____ ______ ________.

6) PUT ON: Committing your way ____ ______ ________.

7) PUT ON: Trusting ____ ______.

8) PUT ON: Being still ____________ the _______.

9) PUT ON: Waiting __________________ for ______.

WHAT TO PUT OFF:

1) PUT OFF: ________________

2) PUT OFF: __________

3) PUT OFF: __________

 

Katie's Questions: 

1.      What stuck out to you in Katie's message?

2.      Did Katie say anything that made you look at fear differently?

3.      Go through each of the putting on and off principles and discuss what it will look like practically for you to apply each one when tempted to fret.

4.      Of all the “Putting On Principles” Katie shared, which one do you think you need to work on the most?

5.      Read Psalm 37:4. Have you heard this verse misinterpreted before? How would you biblically counsel someone who teaches this verse unbiblically?

Luke 9:37-42—Christ Our Deliverer

Lesson 1: What ______  ____ ___ __________ that we should be doing by now? (Luke 9:41 cf. Luke 9:1 & Matt 10:8; Heb 5:12).

Lesson 2: Even Jesus was ______________________ at times (Luke 9:41; Mark 11:12; John 19:28; John 4:6; Heb 2:17).

Lesson 3: Christ ______________ to ______________ us from what possesses us (Luke 9:42; Mark 9:24; Col 1:29.

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Hebrews 12:2

Day 1: Read Luke 9:37-43 & discuss:Why was the boy’s father discouraged? Where does it appear his trust was placed? Consider your own life. Where is your trust placed? What was the most recent situation in which it was obvious your trust was placed in someone or something other than Christ. What was Jesus’ initial response? Why?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:37-43 & discuss: How should we make sense of Jesus’ rebuke? Despite what appears to be “exasperation”, what was Jesus like? What did he not do as a result of “fatigue”? Why does this matter for your own day-to-day existence? The next time you are “fatigued” what truth could you tell yourself so that you avoid sinning?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:37-43 & discuss: What do you need to be delivered of? You might be saved, yet still entangled in some sinful habits or patterns. Ask the Lord to show you and ask for the grace you need to repent of these things, to put them off, and to put on Christ. Consider someone you could ask to help you “make no provision for the flesh”, and make plans to reach out to them this week.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and Dave Zumstein

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Michael Lindeken, Steve & Tammy Martel, Andy & Wendy MacFarlane, Don & Sharee MacKay, D.J. & Molly Malinowski

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State: State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation: Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Hausa, North (Muslim in Nigeria)

We resumed our study of Acts 2:37-41; this was week #9.

You can also access a PDF handout by clicking HERE.

Luke 9:37-42—Christ Our Deliverer

Lesson 1: What ______  ____ ___ __________ that we should be doing by now? (Luke 9:41 cf. Luke 9:1 & Matt 10:8; Heb 5:12).

Lesson 2: Even Jesus was ______________________ at times (Luke 9:41; Mark 11:12; John 19:28; John 4:6; Heb 2:17).

Lesson 3: Christ ______________ to ______________ us from what possesses us (Luke 9:42; Mark 9:24; Col 1:29.

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Hebrews 12:2

Day 1: Read Luke 9:37-43 & discuss:Why was the boy’s father discouraged? Where does it appear his trust was placed? Consider your own life. Where is your trust placed? What was the most recent situation in which it was obvious your trust was placed in someone or something other than Christ. What was Jesus’ initial response? Why?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:37-43 & discuss: How should we make sense of Jesus’ rebuke? Despite what appears to be “exasperation”, what was Jesus like? What did he not do as a result of “fatigue”? Why does this matter for your own day-to-day existence? The next time you are “fatigued” what truth could you tell yourself so that you avoid sinning?

Day 3: Read Luke 9:37-43 & discuss: What do you need to be delivered of? You might be saved, yet still entangled in some sinful habits or patterns. Ask the Lord to show you and ask for the grace you need to repent of these things, to put them off, and to put on Christ. Consider someone you could ask to help you “make no provision for the flesh”, and make plans to reach out to them this week.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald and Dave Zumstein

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Michael Lindeken, Steve & Tammy Martel, Andy & Wendy MacFarlane, Don & Sharee MacKay, D.J. & Molly Malinowski

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State: State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation: Vice President Mike Pence

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Hausa, North (Muslim in Nigeria)

Luke 9:31b-36—Greater than Moses

Lesson 1: Obey __________ ________ and not human wisdom (Luke 9:33; Matt 16:22-23).

Lesson 2: If you can’t improve on ______________, __________ (Luke 9:35; Matt 17:5; Pro 10:19, 11:12, 17:27-28, 21:23; Jam 1:19).

Lesson 3: Jesus is the “______________ ______________ than Moses” (Deut 18:15-19; Luke 9:35 Luke 9:33; Matt 16:22-23).

Lesson 4: Jesus provides a ______________ ____________ than Moses  (Luke 9:31).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Hebrews 12:1

Day 1: Read Luke 9:28-36 & discuss: Why did Peter want to set up “tents”? What was he thinking when he said that? What did Jesus mean in verse 27? Before the “kingdom” came, what did Jesus have to do, first? The pattern for Jesus is: suffering, then glory. Agree or disagree? If you agree, what is the significance of this pattern for your own life?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:28-36 & discuss: Consider your own life: what “worldly wisdom” have you acted upon? Looking back on that, what would you have done differently, if anything at all? Also: think about the last piece of advice you gave someone else. Was it godly wisdom or worldly wisdom? Explain your answer.

Day 3: Read Luke 9:28-36 & Deut. 18:15-19 & discuss: In regards to God’s command to the apostles on the mountain, was the focus on “seeing” or “listening” to Jesus? What is the significance for your own life? Is it easier to “see” Jesus or “listen” to him? Explain your answer.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Danny & Jill Lee, Robby & Shelley Lehtonen, Austin & Heather Lehtonen, Matthew & Jessica Lindeken, Mitch & Judy Lindeken

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State: State Rep. Brian Blake ; Nation: President Donald Trump

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Bhuinhar (Hinduism, India)

Luke 9:31b-36—Greater than Moses

Lesson 1: Obey __________ ________ and not human wisdom (Luke 9:33; Matt 16:22-23).

Lesson 2: If you can’t improve on ______________, __________ (Luke 9:35; Matt 17:5; Pro 10:19, 11:12, 17:27-28, 21:23; Jam 1:19).

Lesson 3: Jesus is the “______________ ______________ than Moses” (Deut 18:15-19; Luke 9:35 Luke 9:33; Matt 16:22-23).

Lesson 4: Jesus provides a ______________ ____________ than Moses  (Luke 9:31).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Hebrews 12:1

Day 1: Read Luke 9:28-36 & discuss: Why did Peter want to set up “tents”? What was he thinking when he said that? What did Jesus mean in verse 27? Before the “kingdom” came, what did Jesus have to do, first? The pattern for Jesus is: suffering, then glory. Agree or disagree? If you agree, what is the significance of this pattern for your own life?

Day 2: Read Luke 9:28-36 & discuss: Consider your own life: what “worldly wisdom” have you acted upon? Looking back on that, what would you have done differently, if anything at all? Also: think about the last piece of advice you gave someone else. Was it godly wisdom or worldly wisdom? Explain your answer.

Day 3: Read Luke 9:28-36 & Deut. 18:15-19 & discuss: In regards to God’s command to the apostles on the mountain, was the focus on “seeing” or “listening” to Jesus? What is the significance for your own life? Is it easier to “see” Jesus or “listen” to him? Explain your answer.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug and Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Danny & Jill Lee, Robby & Shelley Lehtonen, Austin & Heather Lehtonen, Matthew & Jessica Lindeken, Mitch & Judy Lindeken

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State: State Rep. Brian Blake ; Nation: President Donald Trump

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Bhuinhar (Hinduism, India)