Posts with the category “small-group-guides”

Pastor Tony's  sermon focused on the importance of relationships as one of God's blessings, reflecting His communal nature. It emphasized that relationships help us bear each other's burdens and build...  Read More

SummaryThis week’s sermon focused on the theme of gratitude, particularly emphasizing the importance of recognizing and thanking God for the blessings in our lives, with a special focus on the gift of...  Read More

Bible Study Discussion Guide: Co-Suffering LoveBible Reading:- John 12:20-33- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18- Hebrews 12:2Observation Questions:1. In John 12:20-33, what does Jesus mean when He says, "The hour...  Read More

SummaryIn the sermon "The Way of the Lamb," Pastor Tony Stephens addresses the divisive nature of politics, especially during election seasons, and offers a different approach rooted in the teachings ...  Read More

SummaryThe sermon emphasizes the importance of sanctification in the life of a believer, highlighting that God is deeply interested in each individual and is actively involved in their spiritual growt...  Read More

Pastor Tony's sermon focused on the importance of being a healthy church, emphasizing the need for strong relationships within the church community and a deep personal devotion to God. He highlighted ...  Read More

SummaryIn Sunday's sermon, we explored 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, where Paul addresses the Thessalonian church's concerns about the end times and the Day of the Lord. Paul reassures them that as children...  Read More

SummaryToday's sermon focused on the promise of Jesus' return as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. The pastor emphasized the certainty, suddenness, and specifics of Christ's coming, reassuring the...  Read More

SummarySunday's sermon focused on the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ, especially concerning the resurrection and the return of Christ. Paul addresses the Thessalonians' confusion about wha...  Read More

SummaryIn this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects genuine love for others, as taught by Jesus Christ. The message is centered on practical applications of love...  Read More

SummaryThe sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. It highlights how God's Word transforms those who welcome it, urging believers to not only intellec...  Read More

SummaryThe sermon focused on the transformative power of the gospel as seen through the experiences of Paul, Silas, and Timothy in Thessalonica. Despite facing significant opposition and persecution, ...  Read More

"Embracing Adversity: Finding Joy in the Midst of Rejection"SummaryIn "Embracing Adversity: Finding Joy in the Midst of Rejection," we explore the challenging yet hopeful message that as followers of ...  Read More

Bible Reading1. **Matthew 16:24-28**: "Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their li...  Read More

Bible Study Discussion GuideBible Reading- John 14:15-21Observation Questions1. According to John 14:15, what is the evidence of our love for Jesus?2. In John 14:16-17, what does Jesus promise to ask ...  Read More

IF YOU KNOW ME - Bible Discussion GuideWeek of June 9, 2024Bible Reading- John 14:1-14Observation Questions1. What are the key "if-then" statements that Jesus makes in John 14:1-14?2. How does Jesus d...  Read More

Bible Reading1. **Acts 2:1-4 (ESV)**> "When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the...  Read More

### Bible Reading:1. **1 Samuel 16:1-13** - The Lord instructs Samuel to anoint David as king, emphasizing that God sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the...  Read More

### Bible Reading:1. **1 Samuel 3:1-10 (ESV)** - "Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision. ...  Read More

God's Love Reigns Over Our FutureBible Reading:1. Matthew 6:25-34 - "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you wi...  Read More

**Bible Reading:**1. Romans 12:1-2 (ESV)"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual w...  Read More

**Bible Reading:**1. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (ESV)"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ re...  Read More

**Bible Reading:**1. Matthew 27:32-42 (ESV)2. John 3:16 (ESV)3. Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)4. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (ESV)---**Observation Questions:**1. In Matthew 27:32-42, what actions and attitudes of ...  Read More

Bible Reading:Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) - "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."James 2:1...  Read More

Bible Reading:Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV)"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are ...  Read More

**Bible Reading:**1. Jeremiah 18:1-6 (ESV)"The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 'Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words.' So I went down to the potte...  Read More

SMALL GROUP GUIDE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2024Bible Reading:- Luke 15:4-7 (CSB)“What man among you, who has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open field and...  Read More

“Always Seeing” Small Group DiscussionBible Reading:1 Peter 5:6-11 (CSB)"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he mayexalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares ...  Read More

Always Hearing DiscussionQuestionsFrom The Always GodPastor Tony Stephens 02/18/24Bible Reading:- 2 Kings 19:14-20- 2 Kings 20:1-5- Isaiah 55:8-9Observation Questions:1. In 2 Kings 19:14-20, what acti...  Read More