Sermon Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Outline: The Stump The Curse Far As the Curse Is Found Reflection Questions: When you force yourself to stop and contemplate the Christmas story – what part do you find most perplexing or disturbing? How have you personally experienced God sending (or brewing) hope in the darkness (or perfecting His power […]
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Outline: Strengthened By? The Signs The Saying Reflection Questions: Which of the following options most strengthens you? A) Self-Sufficiency and personal willpower; B) Success and accomplishments; C) Tangible security (e.g. money); D) God’s Grace When you consider God’s decision to deploy men like Jacob, Jonah, and Peter, would you say […]
Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 1 Outline: Fanning the Flame of Faith Sharing in Suffering as a Servant Security Subdues Shame Reflection Questions: Who do you know that has such a great faith that it brings you joy? What about them might you imitate? How do you “fan the flame” of your faith in Jesus? Why […]