10.10.2021 Smells Like Thanksgiving - Adriel Lui

Scripture Passages for Further Study
* Thessalonians 5:16-18
* Psalm 136
* Psalm 30:1-12
* Ephesians 5:1-4
* Matthew 20:1-16

Activity & Discussion

1. Where do you find your head and heart space during Thanksgiving this year? Is it easy or hard to find reasons to be thankful?

2. What attitudes and mindsets are stifling your ability to be thankful? Where do these stem from and why?

3. Either on your own, with your household, or with your Life Group, make a list of “10 ways in which God has been generous to you.” Spend some time to give thanks to God for these things!

Remember:

To others, a life that is measured by a thankful heart smells better than Thanksgiving dinner itself.

10.03.2021 All In With Our Resources: Time And Money - Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study
* Romans 12:1-3
* 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
* Ephesians 5
* Matthew 23:23

Activity & Discussion

1. Do you usually give from your resources out of guilt or an attitude of gratitude
or a mixture of both? Explain.

2. Between time and money which is easier for you to give? Why?

3. Do I accept that with-holding my resources means missing out on blessing? We
will reap what we sow.

This Week’s Application Activity

Consider that the Lord desires us to be all His! With this in mind consider the giving and spending of our God-given resources of time and money. Do adjustments need to be made?

Remember:

God’s ways are never meant to be burdensome, but life-giving.

09.26.2021 All In: With Your Spiritual Gifts - Calvin Sun

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12

Scripture Passages for Further Study
* Romans 12:3-8
* Ephesians 4:11-12
* 1 Peter 4:9-11

Activity & Discussion

With your fellowship or life group, complete your Spiritual Gift Inventory and
discuss how your giftings and how it is expressed in SCCEFC.

09.19.2021 All In: With Our Minds Focus, Clarity, Wisdom - Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study
* Genesis 5:21-24
* James 1:5-8
* 1 John 3:1,18
* 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Questions For Thought & Discussion

1. What takes up most of your mind space these days?
2. When do you take time to focus on Jesus and His teachings?
3. How can the above two questions work together?

This Week’s Application Activity

“Walk with God,
live wisely,
love lavishly
and be thankful”

Learn this prayer and build it into your everyday life.
Let the Lord reveal its relevance to your everyday life.

Remember:

Walking with God is life’s greatest treasure

09.12.2021 All In: With Our Hearts Desire - Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study
* Colossians 3:1-3
* Matthew 9:25-28
* Romans 12:11
* Psalms 51:12

Questionnaire:

1. How have the scriptures helped you recently?
2. “Feed your faith and your doubt will flee…feed our doubt and your faith will flee.” Who is at your table most often?
3. What one word best describes your prayer life?
4. What is the biggest decision you are in the process of making and what part does the Lord play in this decision?
5. What avenues best assist you in worshiping God?
6. Are you generous?
7. What are you thankful for?
8. What amazes you about Jesus?
9. How are you using your talents and gifts to assist the body of Christ?
10. What one thing can you do this week to clarify your desire, build discipline, feed your passion for the Lord and His purposes?

This Week’s Application Activity

Use the above questionnaire as a springboard to a time of prayer remember

Remember:

Without proper self-evaluation, failure is inevitable.

09.05.2021 Work, Work, Work! Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study
* Genesis 2:15
* Proverbs 14:23
* Ecclesiastes 3:22
* Colossians 3:23
* Luke 10:38-42

Questions for Thought & Discussion

1. Is your personal view of work a necessary evil, an enjoyable experience or a
combination of these two?

2. What is your biggest challenge in your work world and how does your faith come
into play?

3. How do you keep work from infringing on your other important aspects of your
life?

4. Do you feel your work is a calling? Why or why not?

This Week’s Application Activity

Ask someone who knows you well their view on the “work” part of your life? Do
they feel you need to work harder? Do they perceive you as a workaholic?
What advice would they offer you in regard to your work world?

Remember:

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and
looks like work!’
– Thomas A. Edison

08.08.2021 My Journey With God - Simon Xiang

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

– What does it mean for you to be a new creation in Christ?

– How will you prepare yourself to be a worthy ambassador for Christ?

– What’s God’s plan for your life?

08.01.2021 Why Marry? Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Genesis 2:20-24

* Ephesians 5:21-33

* I Corinthians 13

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

1. What do you think the relationship between a man and woman was like before sin

entered the world? How did sin mess it all up?

2. What is the best model of a marriage you ever observed? What was the worst?

How have these influenced your view (and if married, practice) of marriage?

This Week’s Application Activity:

Write out one paragraph of what you think a healthy marriage looks like according to the scriptures. Discuss it with one other person.

Remember:

Happy ever after comes one day at a time!

07.25.2021 Don’t Stop Believin’ - Randy Rohrick

Scripture：Ephesians 1:13,14

Speaker：Pastor Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study

*John 3

*Ephesian 1

*Galatians 5

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

1. What was the premise you had when you came to Christ. Do you think it was accurate according to the New Testament teachings? What has remained the same and what has changed, if anything, in your knowledge about Jesus?

2. Do you really believe God is for you and not against you? Why or why not?

This Week’s Application Activity:

– Talk to the Lord about your adoption into His family. Confirm your trust in Him and the central foundation that He really is for you and not against you. Offer Him thanksgiving and praise through one of your favorite choruses or hymns.

OR

– Maybe for the first time, you will come to Christ on His terms of a child-like faith and trust. And begin a new walk with Jesus that has never existed before!

Remember:

There is a big difference between having questions and rejecting God altogether.

07.18.2021 Connections to Communion - Calvin Sun

Scripture：Acts 2:42-47

Discussion Activity:

– If you are in a life group or fellowship, discuss and share why is it important for singles, married, family, introverts, extroverts, children, and elders, to gather in-person as a Church (under normal circumstances). What are things we have to give up to be in-person? What do we gain?

– What are new ideas where we can create new connections through our church’s livestream, website, and social media?

– What questions about digital media do you have as it relates to the church?

If you want to join our communication / social media teams or have more discussion about technology and faith, P.Calvin would love connect with you or help you get connected with our teams!

07.11.2021 Through The Storm of Life’s Transitions - Adriel Lui

Scripture：Luke 8:22-25

Question & Activity:

Take some time to reflect on how your faith was tested and formed as a young adult. What were some of your biggest lessons learned? How did those lessons shape you as you are today?

Sometime this week, challenge yourself to be a “Barnabas” to a young adult. That is, how can you encourage and exhort them in a critical season of their lives?

06.27.2021 Mental Illness And The Scriptures: Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study:

  • Colossians 3:1-4

  • 1 Peter 5:6,7

  • Psalm 22

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

1. What do you think that the church or even Christian families have been lacking in its discussion and acceptance of mental illness? Do you think we have gotten better as there has been a call to help those who struggle with mental illness? Why or why not?

2. Have you or do you struggle with mental health issues? How has this influenced your relationship with others? How has it influenced your relationship with God?

This Week’s Application Activity:

If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health issues ask the Lord for healing. Have leaders of the church anoint and pray for you. If the struggles continue, find a trusted professional who can assist you. The Lord often heals through the help of others.

Remember:

No matter what we are going through, God is for us and not against us. Be patient. Trust the Lord. Follow His lead.