When the Spirit Moves.
Discussion Questions 1. What are some contemporary challenges we face in imitating this early Christian community? 2. Which of these descriptions of the early church resonated with you? Why? 3.…
Sermons
Ryland Brown
Preparation for Mission
Discussion Questions Acts 1:6-11. "Preparation for Mission." 1. Who should bear witness to Jesus? Why should they? 2. How does Jesus' ministry continue in the church today? 3. How does…
Failing and Restoration
Discussion Questions 1. Describe a time in your life when you felt like everything was going wrong. How do these times reveal the object of your trust? 2. What is…
Rooted
Discussion Questions 1. If Jesus is the true vine, what are false vines? 2. What forms do spiritual fruit take in the life of a believer of Jesus? What fruit…
Three Pictures
Discussion Questions Luke 24:36-49. 1. Is there anything in the text you've never noticed before? 2. Why did Jesus eat the fish? What difference that make for us? 3. God…
The Resurrection – Bringing Peace and Purpose
Discussion Questions 1. How is peace more than just an absence from conflict? 2. Why were the disciples hiding in a locked room? Why is it significant that Jesus told…
What Do You See?
Discussion Questions 1. How has your life changed because of belief in the resurrection? 2. If you don't believe in the resurrection of Jesus, what are some of the roadblocks…
The Source
Discussion Questions 1. What's one takeaway you have from the sermon or text this week? 2. Thinking about high priests and the Old Testament system can be difficult for those…
The Past, Present and Future.
Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul describe a pre-Christian status in Ephesians 2:1-3? 2. How do you think a typical unbeliever today would respond to this description of a non-Christian?…
The Word of the Cross
Discussion Questions 1. What's something foolish you've done? 2. What does Paul consider foolish and how can this seem out of place? Why would someone consider the cross utter nonsense?…