Study Guides

MESSAGE TITLE Way-maker sermon guide We find ourselves living in unprecedented times. The first name the Bible uses to describe God is the Hebrew word Elohim. It is used over 2500 times throughout the Old Testament. He is a creator God who spoke the world into existence. Have someone read Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:13-15; Proverbs

MESSAGE TITLE Three powerful words sermon guide Share an experience from your childhood when you broke the rules. What happened? What were the consequences? There is something in our human nature that cries out for ugly things that are beyond justice; things like retribution, revenge, vengeance. “Of all sin, resentment appears to be the most

MESSAGE TITLE Out of the overflow sermon guide Share about someone in your life who has modeled humility. This week we’re looking at the relationship between the words that come out of our mouths and the condition of our hearts. Have someone read Luke 6:43-45. Share how you have seen this to be true in

MESSAGE TITLE The Power of Words sermon guide Share something hurtful you have been told. Have someone read Proverbs 18:21. Words have the astonishing power to bless or to curse. We can use our words to build up or tear down, to encourage or destroy. Words can bring life or death to our relationships. Who

MESSAGE TITLE Meditate on what is true sermon guide Share a funny phobia you had as a child. Have someone read Philippians 4:4-8. At the first of the year, Mike shared about if you want to walk a new and better direction, then you have to download a new playlist. This is important because the

MESSAGE TITLE List what you are thankful for sermon guide Share: What circumstances make you feel anxious? Fact: The latest statistics say 40 million adults (and the number is growing) admit to struggling with anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common disorder in our country. Fact: Now get this, according to the World Health Organization,

MESSAGE TITLE Courage to change sermon guide Have you ever been surprised by something that changed your plans in a big way? How did you deal with the shock of the news or event? Sometimes surprising circumstances can radically change our lives. Someone might get a dream-job offer before they finish their degree, forcing them

MESSAGE TITLE Grant me the serenity sermon guide Share: What are some things that can easily ruin your day? This week we are looking at Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how, from the second she found out that she was pregnant with Jesus through to the end of Jesus’ life, she had to lean

MESSAGE TITLE A Brighter Tomorrow sermon guide Share: What are the things that make you feel alive? We are looking at the letters Jesus himself sent to seven churches in Asia Minor. He referred to these seven churches as the seven golden lampstands because the role of the church is to be a bright light