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I am With Jesus (Week 1)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lara Whidden1. Pastor Joey listed 7 problem areas that people face that sometimes causes them to turn away from following Jesus.
Have you struggled with one of these? How did you overcome it?
I’M WITH JESUS UNTIL…
1. DEATH of a spouse, child, parent, or friend.
2. DIVORCE because of an affair or because I fell out of love.
3. DREAMS are lost. Lost job, lost my business, lost hope for future.
4. DISEASE- Cancer diagnosis. Chronic pain. Trauma or Accident.
5. DAMAGED- Relationships, abuse, abandonment, betrayal.
6. DESERTED by God, spouse, dad, mom, or friends.
7. DESTINY- I am not where I want to be in this stage of my life.
2. Read John 6:22-71. The crowd of disciples were offended by Jesus’ teaching and they left.
I’m with Jesus UNTIL I am offended.
John 6:61 (NLT) Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining, so he said to them, “Does this offend you?
John 6:66-67 (NLT) At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?”
John 6:68-69 (NLT) Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.”
3. Pastor Joey used an illustration about making allowance for other people’s faults. He used a money jar showing how much God has forgiven us and how we should be prepared to forgive others.
Why is it difficult to forgive? Are you struggling to forgive anyone? Are you offended at God?
Colossians 3:13 (NLT) Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
4. Pastor Joey concludes by giving people a time to forgive people and to once and for all restore your relationship back to God if you have been offended at Him.
Explain what was going on with you. How would life be better if you could forgive and be restored to God?
1+1=1 Marriage Math (week 3)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lara WhiddenCrave out some time today and work on oneness by answering these questions as a couple.
1+1=1 Marriage Math (Week 4)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lara WhiddenGoing Deeper sermon questions
1. Pastor Jeremy and Misti spoke of the difference between a contractual marriage and a covenant marriage. What are some covenants God made to the people of the Bible? How did He keep the covenants? Does He always?
2. If you and your spouse have talked through the oneness challenge for this week, what is something you can share with others about lies that you have believed about your spouse? How did your spouse dispel those lies and affirm the truth? How can you encourage others around you to affirm truth in you as well?
3. There were 5 areas to focus on to protect oneness in your marriage. Of the 5, what have you and your spouse decided to focus on first? Share this with others, and discuss how you might take steps in this direction? Look for insights from others as well. (Make a COVENANT Marriage, Maintain Intimacy, Manage Your Mind, Monitor Media, Minimize Temptations)
Oneness Challenge:
1+1=1 Marriage Math (Week 2)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lara Whidden1. Pastor Perry shared how we all have needs through the acronym VISA (value, important, safe, acceptance). How might you describe to someone else what communicates VISA to you? What are some practical examples of things someone says to you or does for you that speaks to these needs?
2. We discussed 4 obstacles in marriage. The first pair was sin and self. If your willing, share a time it was obvious you sinned in communication to your spouse? How did that create separation and block openness?
3. When does defensiveness create obstacles in communication?
4. The second pair of obstacles was silence and secrets. Self admit, who in your relationship has a tendency to go silent during communication?
5. What area of your relationship with God would you like to focus on in the near future? How could that directly affect your marriage?
ONENESS CHALLENGE THIS WEEK:
1. Find a place with no distractions and discuss the following questions.
2. What are some recurring obstacles in your relationship?
3. What are some challenges you have already overcome together? Acknowledge and celebrate those wins!
4. Talk about the 4 emotional needs (feeling valued, important, safe, and accepted). Discuss which of the 4 you feel you need most.
5. Which of the 4 battles (feeling worthless, insignificant, alone/abandoned, or rejected) do you struggle with the most? Discuss practical ways your spouse can help you feel more victorious.
6. The 4 obstacles in marriage (sin, self, silence, and secrets) can block 4 important areas your marriage needs: openness, oneness, communication, and intimacy. Which of these do you feel good about in your relationship? Which of these do you feel needs the most improvement?
7. Since marriage is a reflection of your relationship to God, hold hands and pray together, and ask for God’s help in overcoming the specific obstacles that get in the way of your walk with Him.
1+1=1 Marriage Math (Week 1)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lara Whidden1. What does it mean to be in a covenant marriage? Oneness starts with a covenant. How is a covenant different than a contract?
2. Pastor Jeremy said that we are to look to our spouse as God sees the church. How does God view the church, or the family of believers? What has He done, and is doing for the church? Does your marriage do the same for one another?
3. Oneness is not sameness. How are you different than your spouse in the areas discussed in service (finances, family, communication, family, parenting, etc.). How should you understand and celebrate those differences, instead of responding out of pride (my way is best)?
4. What are the things those in your group can do to best fight and protect your marriage? If not in a group, what steps can you take to join a group or find your people?
ONENESS CHALLENGE THIS WEEK:
1. Find a place with no distractions and discuss the following questions.
2. Describe 3 valuable characteristics that your spouse brings to your marriage.
3. Describe a time this past year when you felt truly one in your marriage.
4. What does your spouse do that makes you feel one?
5. Where do you think your marriage is vulnerable to a oneness attack?
6. What are some ways that you can counter the attacks on oneness in your marriage?
7. Hold hands and pray for God to guide you to a great place of oneness.
From The Heart (Week 2)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverPhilippians 4:11-12
From The Heart
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverMatthew 28:18, Luke 4:18-21, Luke 19:10
What Are You Praying For (Week 4)?
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverMatt 11:28-30, Proverbs 28:26, 3:5-6, Micah 7:5-8, Genesis 20
What Are You Praying For? (Week 3)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverLuke 10:38-42
What Are You Praying For? (Week 2)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverMatthew 6:5-13
What Are You Praying For?
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn Carver2 Chronicles 7:11-14, James 5:13-18
15 Year Anniversary
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverPs 34:22
1. What if I talked less about politics, corona virus, and division…and more about Jesus?
2. What if I humbled myself and prayed for healing for our nation? What am I praying for?
3. What if my family and I invited people that need Jesus to church, and we invested in real relationships?
4. What if I looked for needs that I could meet in people’s lives and lived a generous life?
5. What is God saying to me? What does God want me to say?
Root for the Home Team (Week 4)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverLuke 10:25-37
Root for the Home Team (Week 3)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverNehemiah 6-13
Root for the Home Team (Week 2)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverNehemiah 2-6
Root for the Home Team
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverNehemiah 1, 2 Kings 25
Good News (Week 9)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverJoshua 3, Num 12:26-30,
Good News (Week 8)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverGood News (Week 7)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverGood News (Week 6)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn Carver2 Kings 6:24-7:17
Sunday, August 16
Good News (Week 5)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverWhen we wrestle with death it allows us to live in freedom!
John 14:1-6
Sunday, August 9
Good News (Week 4)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverPsalms 139:23-24
Sunday, August 2
Good News (Week 3)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverSunday, July 26
Good News (Week 2)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverEph 2:8-10
Grace is Greater than ____________
Sunday, July 19
Good News
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverLuke 2:8-12
Sunday, July 12
God Blessed America
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverLuke 12:42-48
Sunday, July 5
The Comeback (Week 4)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverMatthew 4:17
Sunday, June 28
Fathers Day
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverEp 6:4 Pr 13:22
Sunday, June 21
The Comeback Week 2
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverGod gives us what we need not what we deserve.
Luke 15:11-32
Sunday, June 14
The Comeback
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverPs 139:23-24, Rom 12:9-21
Sunday, May 31
Spur, Meet, and Encourage
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverHebrews 10, 1 Corinthians 13
Sunday, May 31
Live in Victory Over Your Enemy
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn Carver2 Kings 6:11-17
Sunday, May 24
Finding God’s Will
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverJames 4:13-17
Sunday, May 17
Mother’s Day
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverJames 4:13-16, Romans 13:11-12
Sunday, May 10
Fear in the New Normal
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverMatthew 6-7
Sunday, May 3
When Jesus Shows up
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverSunday, April 26
The New Normal
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverLuke 24:36-45
Sunday, April 19
Easter with StoneWater
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverHE IS ALIVE!
Matthew 28:1-10
Sunday, April 12
What Obstacle is Keeping You from God?
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverGod wants to remove every obstacle that is keeping you from Him. God sent Jesus to restore, revive, and have a relationship with you.
Isiah 57
Sunday, April 5
Wrestling with God
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverWe often want relief, when God wants to wrestle. Whatever you are wrestling with your real wrestling match is with God.
Genesis 32
Sunday, March 29
Psalms (Week 3)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverGod Can Handle It
Psalms 13
Sunday, March 22
Psalms (Week 2)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverTo be a worshiper you must have a relationship with Jesus. There are times that we should praise and there are times to also lament.
Psalms 145, 61
Sunday, March 15
Psalms (Week 1)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverI am a worshiper! There is a difference in Praise and Worship. Praise is an expression of respect or gratitude as an act of worship. Worship is the demonstration of value or worth to God.
Psalms 92:1-5
Sunday, March 8
Connect in Community (Week 3)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverThe world will know US and God by how we love!
Romans 12
Sunday, March 1
Connect in Community (Week 2)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn Carver2 Corinthians 6:14-16
Sunday, February 23
Connect in Community (Week 1)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverGen. 2:18, Gen. 3:8, Acts 2:42, Prov. 27:17, James 5:16, Gal. 6:2, Eph. 4:15
Sunday, February 16
These next few weeks we will be diving into why God designed us to be in Community. We define Community as real relationships that move you closer to Jesus. When we are in biblical Community we will interact with God’s Word, His Spirit, and His People.
Big Idea: You were meant to be connected!
We find at least 3 things that Adam and Eve encountered with relationships in the book of Genesis. Let’s dive into these in our questions.
Go For It (Week 6)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverHebrews 11 and 12
Sunday, February 9
Go For It (Week 5)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverHebrews 11
Sunday, February 2
Go For It (Week 4)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverHebrews 11
Sunday, January 26
Go For It (Week 3)
/in CG Sermon Questions /by Lauryn CarverHebrews 11
Sunday, January 19
This week we read about a few hero’s of faith, specifically Abraham. Abraham’s family did not have perfect faith but they sought after and trusted in the author and perfector of faith (Heb 12:2). Our prayer should be for His kingdom to be on earth as it is in heaven because His name is hallowed.