Sermons on Matthew
Apathy and Conviction
Has apathy started to grow within yourself? Are there areas of your life or our world, that you feel God is calling you to keep watch and pray? Is there a ministry that your small group can become a prayer team for?
Trusting in God’s Plan
What scares you right now? What do you think is the biggest challenge for the church in navigating these difficult times? How does knowing that God has a plan and purpose help you to have hope?
Serving the Kingdom of God
When your friends describe you, which would they talk about most, your brand of politics or your faith? What is an area of your life where you are more like the culture than the kingdom? What is an area of your life where you are more like the kingdom than the culture?
Believing in the Power of God
What words would people use to describe you? What do those words say about the fruit you are producing? How closely would you say your priorities align with the plan and purpose of God?
It’s Not About the Money
Are you aiming for complete discipleship or a “somewhat less ascetic standard”? If you asked Jesus, “What do I still lack?” How would he answer? What is one thing you can do this week to grow in trusting Jesus? Sermon from October 29, 2023Series: Hello My Name is Jesus
Practicing Welcome
Where are you tempted to engage in status boosting? Who models “welcome” to you? How can you put into practice “welcome” this week?
Don’t Get Comfy
What do you really want from God? Are you a cultural Christian, a comfortable Christian, or a serious follower of Jesus? What is one thing you can do this week to becoming a more serious follower of Jesus?
What’s Really Important
If you had to make a list of the top three things Jesus followers should do, what would be on the list? What is a preference in your life that you may have made too important? Are you leading the people around you toward Jesus or toward something else?
Love over Legalism
What are your expectations when you come to church? When has legalism gotten in the way of your faith or someone else’s faith? What is one thing you are willing to try to let go of to love someone this week?
Do You Need a Rest?
What do you need rest from? What is one thing you can do this week to step into the rest that Jesus wants to give you? How are you helping to bring about the kingdom of God in your sphere of influence?
What’s My Purpose?
What is your purpose in life? What do you need to reprioritize in your life to more fully follow Jesus? What one thing can you do to be on mission in your daily life?
Don’t Miss What God is Doing
What is one way that you see God at work in your life, sphere of influence or community? What is one thing that you wish Jesus would do that he doesn’t seem to be doing? What is the most challenging part of following Jesus in this context for you.