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!

04.30.2023 - Growing Together - Pastor Adriel Lui

Scriptures: Acts 16-17 (Passage Context); Romans 12:3-8 (The Church & its parts); Ephesians 4:11-13 (Gifts and Equipping the Saints)

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

  1. Reflect on the past 6 months. How have you been actively growing in your faith? What situations have allowed this to happen? Does it involve leaders? Community? A troubling circumstance?

  2. How does the Christian worldview inform who you are as a person, a friend, and a leader in your own life?

  3. In your own life, are you more concerned about pleasing people or pleasing God?

Remember

God has a unique vision for His people, South E Free to be growing together in faith.

04.23.2023 - Am I Somebody's reason for Thanksgiving? - Pastor Randy Rohrick

Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 1: Galatians 5:22,2; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8: Matthew 5:13-16

Questions for Thought & Discussion:

  1. Who are you thankful for and why are you thankful for them?

  2. Who do you think might be thankful for you and why?!

  3. What difference does it make in our life when others are thankful for us?

This Week’s Application Activity:

Come up with your top 5 values that serve a s a road map for your life. Then determine how living out of these values will influence others .

Remember

“ Reputation is what men and women think o f us; character is what God and angels know o f us .” - Thomas Paine

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?