01.09.2022 Frustrated By a Fake - Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* I Corinthians 15:3-8
* Romans 5:1-8
* John 3:16-21

Questions for thought & Discussion
1. How has the gospel been perverted in our day?

2. Why can mercy be hard to receive and even harder to extend to another?

3. Is your tendency more to abuse God’s grace or add rules to God’s free gift to us? How do you show this and why do you think this is your tendency?

This week’s application activity
Memorize Romans 5:1,6-8 (NIV)

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Remember:
The only action in being given a gift is to receive it!

01.02.2022 New Beginnings: Fact or Fiction? Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* II CORINTHIANS 5
* JOHN 21
* GALATIANS 5

Questions for thought & Discussion
1. Do I sense I need a fresh start in my walk with Jesus? Why or why not?

2. If I feel I need a fresh start, do I want/desire a fresh start? Why or why not?

3. What disciplines will feed God’s grace into my life to keep me going in the right direction?

This week’s application activity
Talk with another follower of Jesus about what a fresh start with Jesus may look like.

Remember:
Our main goal is to “KNOW” the love of Christ that “surpasses knowledge”.
Ephesians 3:16-19

12.26.2021 “Boxing” Day - Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study
Philippians 3:10-14 NIV
“I want to know Christ—Yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Questions for Thought & Discussion
1. What do you need to “box up” from 2021 that only can hold you back from pressing on to a deeper relationship with Jesus? Regrets? Good intentions? Bitterness? Other?

This week’s Application Activity
Ask the Lord to reveal to you what needs to be “boxed up” and seek his wisdom and strength to put these hindrances away for good!

Remember:
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.”

12.12.2021 A People Prepared to Move - Calvin Sun

Scriptures: John 1:14, John 1:1-5

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Psalm 67
* Genesis 12:1-3

Questions & Activity
1. In what ways can I (or with my life groups) grow my connections with the other congregations and or generational groups (i.e.children/youth/elders)?

2. Devotions: As part of the Christmas season, reflect on Psalm 67. How has God blessed us? What do you see when you read verse 4, “Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,…”?

3. Prayer Challenge: Ask God for an opportunity this Christmas season to reach out to someone who is not like yourself (i.e. ethnicity, economic class, generations). Whether it is a coworker for coffee, a chance encounters to pray for a stranger or an invitation to a fellowship gathering. See what door God wants you to open this Christmas.

12.05.2021 A People Prepared - Adriel Lui

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Luke 1:39-80
* Luke 3:1-20
* Isaiah 40:1-5

Questions for thought & Discussion

– In what ways does your life reflect a preparation for God’s Kingdom to come? Do your priorities, your resources, your character reflect this?

– How can Advent be a time of preparation for you this year? What are some ways that you and other believers can encourage one another towards being a people prepared?

Remember:

Advent reminds us of the incarnation, prepares us for the coming King, and it positions followers of Jesus within the tension of the already and the not yet. You and I are called to be Advent people.


11.28.2021 Ecclesiastes Seven: Now That All Has Been Heard - Randy Rohrick

Scriptures：Ecclesiastes 12
Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Ecclesiastes 12:13,14
* Matthew 11:28
* I John 5:3
* Galatians 5:22,23

Questions for thought & Discussion

1. Why do you think God calls his directives for living “commandments” and not “suggestions”? How do you feel about that?!

2. Both Jesus and John infer that God’s commands or ways are not a burden but rather light and free. Has this been your experience? Why or why not?

3. We are taught in the scriptures that the Holy Spirit who lives in us equips us to live for the lord. how do you know that you are keeping in step with the spirit of God?

This week’s application activity

– Think of the 10 commandments (Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20).
– Think about the opposite of these commandments.
– How is our world influenced when God’s ways are ignored?
– How is our own life influenced when we ignore god’s ways?

Remember:

Trusting God and obeying His commandments are always for our own good!

11.14.2021 Ecclesiastes Five: A Listening Perspective - Calvin Sun

Scriptures：Ecclesiastes 5: 1-7
Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Matthew 6: 7-8
* Psalm 46: 10
* Deuteronomy 5: 27, 23: 21-23

Questions for thought & Discussion

1. Do you have a designated time of silence and solitude during the week or day where you are offline and quiet before God?

2. Reflection: Why do we want to fill our time and space with distractions the noises and voices—from media or others? What are we looking to hear? Why do we want to be heard?

3. How can we help our fellowship—the church—reflect a transcendent reality led by our God, creator, and saviour?

11.07.2021 Ecclesiastes Four: Friendship - Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Samuel 18-20
* Galatians 5:22,23
* John 15

Questions for thought & Discussion

1. Read I Samuel ch.18-20 and write down what made David and Jonathan’s friendship so strong.

2. From Galatians 5:22,23 think of examples of how the fruit of the Spirit can play a part in good friendships.

3. Think about what being a friend of Jesus looks like (John 15). How does it play out in your everyday life?

This week’s application activity

Be a friend of substance to someone who is off their game these days!

Remember:

To have a friend we need to be a friend.

10.31.2021 Ecclesiastes Three: The Right Time is God’s Time - Calvin Sun

Scriptures：Ecclesiastes 3
Speaker：Pastor Calvin Sun

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Romans 5:6
* 2 Corinthians 6:2
* Ephesians 2:10

Activity & Discussion

1. What does this chapter reveal about us as human beings?

2. What is holding you back from waiting patiently for God’s timing? What are the things, activities, thoughts, and even relationships that are barriers to resting and contentment in His timing? What needs to change so I can accept the gift of joy and contentment for each day?

3. What are some things you can do to seize the day for others?

10.24.2021 Ecclesiastes Two: The Grand Illusion - Randy Rohrick

Scripture Passages for Further Study

* Psalm 139
* Mark 8:34-38
* 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Activity & Discussion

1. What desire do you have that you know is not good for you or anyone else? What do you see as the ‘Illusion’ in this desire?

2. What desire do you have that you know is good for you and everyone else?! What do you see as the truth/blessing in this desire?

This Week’s Application Activity

Write out your top 5 desires. Be honest. Which are of the ‘NOT GOOD’ and which are ‘GOOD’ scenario? How can you deal what might be possible contradictions in your life?

Remember:

“All a person’s way seems right to himself. But motives are weighed by the Lord.” – Proverbs 16:2

10.17.2021 Ecclesiastes One: Smoke - Randy Rohrick

Scripture：Ecclesiastes 1

Scripture Passages for Further Study
* Ecclesiastes 1
* Colossians 3:1,2
* Psalm 139:23,24
* Matthew 6:30-34

Activity & Discussion

1. What is your initial feeling when soaking in Ecclesiastes chapter one? How does your current walk with God influence your view of this chapter on life?

2. Are you open to any change of attitude the Lord may want to bring into your life in your day-to-day routine and conversations? Song to listen to: “Day by Day” by DC Talk

This Week’s Application Activity

Daily reflect on this calling and see if you are open to it becoming your desire:
“WALK WITH GOD, LIVE WISELY, LOVE LAVISHLY, AND BE THANKFUL”

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