2023

07.30.2023 - Sabbath: A Day In The Life - Pastor Adriel

Questions for thought and discussion:

  1. Author or Pastor Rich Villodas says, “Sabbath is an invitation to a life that isn’t dominated and distorted by overwork.” What do you think about this statement?

  2. In what ways can your Sabbath shift your heart, mind, and soul from “productivity” to “presence”, namely the presence of God?

Key points:

  • Sabbath reminds us that as followers of Jesus, we are ultimately not “DO” people but “DONE” people.

  • Sabbath is not a reward for hard work.

  • Sabbath is a reminder that our work remains incomplete.

  • Sabbath is a day that moves us from production to presence.

  • Sabbath points us to the deeper rest we need.

07.16.2023 - A Refreshing Life - Pastor Randy

Scriptures: Psalm 46, John 3:1-17, James 1

Questions for thought & discussion:

  1. What one word describes my current walk with God and why have I chosen this word?

  2. What part does God’s word play in my decision making?

  3. Who am I finding it difficult to love these days? Why? What might the Lord want me to do about this?!

  4. What are 3 things I am thankful for at this point in my life?

This week’s application activity:

Talk to a close friend and share your answers to these questions and be open to their response!

Remember: God’s wisdom, choices and good ideas are based on His love for us.

06.18.2023 - Father's Day - Pastor Randy

Scriptures: Psalm 103, Matthew 7: 9-11, Matthew 6:8

Questions for thought & discussion:

  1. What is it about the fatherhood of God that brings you the most encouragement?

  2. What characteristic of our Heavenly Father is the hardest for you to emulate?

  3. What is it about your earthly father that has the most influence on your life? Is this a good or bad thing?

This week’s application activity

Take time to offer praise to our Heavenly Father, giving specifics of reasons for worship, and encourage an earthly father who is facing challenges these days.

Remember

Becoming a father is simply biological. Becoming a godly father takes faith, compassion and courage.

05.28.2023 - God's Good Ideas - Pastor Randy

Scriptures: I THESSALONIANS 5:12-28, JAMES 1:5, PSALMS 119:105

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

1. What area of my life is bringing me the greatest amount of decisions?

2. How am I going about making these decisions?

3. How do I handle a word from the Lord when it goes against whatculture may be saying or even what I ultimately desire?

This Week's Application Activity

Talk to a trusted person who you know is walking with God and share with them your dilemma in decision making and how you are going about this process. Then ask for their thoughts/opinions and/or good ideas!

REMEMBER:

God’s wisdom, choices and good ideas are based on His love for us.

05.14.2023 - Radical & Ordinary - Pastor Calvin

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

  1. Reflecting on your life, how are you setting yourself apart for God?

  2. What is the difference between just being taught and being taught by God?

Reflections: In all areas of your life - work, school, family, friends, church, city and play. How are you pursuing holiness; how do you please God in these areas of your life?

05.07.2023 - God’s love, faithfulness, and provision - Pastor Calvin

Scriptures: Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:13

Questions for thought & discussion:

  1. What do we learn about God through this passage of Paul’s letter?

  2. What is the importance of persecution and sufferings in a Christian’s life?

Remember: In times of trouble, anxiety, or distress, seek God’s strength. Jesus knows and has experienced all the trails and persecutions, and his strength is also for us to lean into as we experience our seasons of persecution and suffering. Don’t stop seeking God’s strength in prayers!

04.16.2023 - The Supremacy of God - Pastor Randy Rohrick

Scriptures: Isaiah 55:8,9, Genesis 50: 15-21, Romans 8:28

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

  1. What is your version of plan for your life?

  2. As you consider your past, has a plan B turned out to be a good thing?

  3. Do you think as your future unfolds that you will trust God no matter what?

03.19.2023 - Plank and the Speck - Pastor Randy

Scriptures: Matthew 7:1-5

Scripture Passages for further studies: Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 15:7

Questions for thought & discussion:

  1. Do I see myself as a judgmental person? Why or why not?

  2. Am I aware of a plank or a major moral flaw that is keeping me from living the life Christ has called me to live?

  3. Am I free to assist another with a minor struggle they may be having in their life? What is the best thing I can do for them?

03.12.2023 - Why do you worry? - Pastor Adriel

Scriptures: Matthew 6:19-34

Scripture passages for further studies: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 23, 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10, 1 Peter 5-7

Questions for thought & discussion:

  1. On an average day, where does your heart find its home? Earthly treasures or heavenly treasures? In other words, where do you find your mind gravitating to most often?

  2. Would you consider yourself a “worrier”? What sorts of things cause you to worry the most? Is it our finances? Your children? Your school?

  3. In what ways does God’s command of “do not worry” seem realistic or unrealistic to you?

03.05.2023 - The School of Prayer - Pastor Randy

Scriptures: Matthew 6: 5-18

Questions for thought & discussion:

  1. What draws you to what these passages teach us about prayers?

  2. Why might it be important that you personal time of prayer is to be kept in secret?

  3. What challenges do you face when it comes to prayer?

  4. What difference does heart-felt prayer make in your walk with God?

02.26.2023 - Giving to the needy - Pastor Calvin

Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-4

How will I give today?

Our application for this Sunday’s message is to help you, our church members, take a step toward the practice of giving with intentionality and meaning. Our church provides various ways where you can give your time, presence, and financial resources to those in need outside of our church walls.

Step 1: Read through the opportunities listed below.

Step 2: Fill out the action plan form at the bottom of the page, stating one or more ways you would like to practice giving and engaging with those in need.

Step 3: Once you submit the form, P. Calvin will email you later this week to encourage you and ask about your action plan. We want to help you succeed in applying this important teaching!

Step 4: Throughout the week, pray and ask God to reveal to you a specific person or people group that He wants you to give to and engage with. Be ready and sensitive to whom the Holy Spirit will place in front of you as you go about your week. It may be a stranger or someone you know, but whoever they may be, pray for the Spirit to refine your motives in your encounters.

If you have any questions, contact [email protected]

02.19.2023 - Exuberant Love - Stephen Pun

Scriptures: Matthew 5:38-48, 1 John 4:12, Hebrews 12:1

Questions for thoughts & discussion:

  1. Do you want to be Christ’s disciples who will truly live out this “next level living”?

  2. Do you want to experience the perfection of God’s love and be a part of it?

02.05.2023 - Handling Our Anger - Pastor Adriel

Scriptures: Matthew 5:21-26

Scriptures passages for further studies: Ephesians 4: 26-31, James 1: 19-20, Proverbs 15:18, Genesis 4:1-12

Questions for Thought & Discussions:

  1. Is anger something you’ve given time to intentionally process in your life?

  2. How might anger be acting as a warning flag for you today? Has it become sinful?

  3. In what ways do Jesus’ words against anger that harms others (and ourselves) give you insight into a difficult situation or correction in your life today?