Check here each week for information to prepare your heart for the upcoming sermon and follow-up questions you can use after the sermon to dig deeper and disciple your family!
The Reach of God’s Sovereign Grace
The Reach of God’s Sovereign Grace – Joshua 2
Notes:
Rahab’s Deception – vv1-7
Rahab’s Faith – vv8-24
_______________ of her faith – vv8-14
_____________ of her faith – vv15-21
_____________ of her faith – vv22-24
Digging Deeper:
-What are the components of true, biblical faith? How does Rahab demonstrate true faith?
-How is Rahab’s conversion a partial fulfillment of the promise made in God’s covenant with Abraham? What else is special about Rahab? (think Jesus!)
-How does the account of Rahab encourage you as you follow Christ?
Other passages to consider:
Gen 12:1-3; Ex 14; 15:13-16; Num 13:25-32; 21:21-35; Deut 4:35,39; 7:9; 10:17; Matt 1:5; 1 Cor 5:7; Col 1:5-6; Heb 11:31; Jam 2:25-26.
God’s Sovereign Grace
God’s Sovereign Grace – Matthew 20:1-16
Notes:
Digging Deeper:
-What does the parable teach about the master of the house (God)?
-What is the definition of sovereign grace? Why should God’s grace humble us?
-Why do many Christians react negatively to the doctrines of election and regeneration?
Other passages to consider:
Deut 24:14-15; Luke 15:20-32; Rom 9:10-18; 2 Cor 8:9; Eph 1:3-6; 1 Tim 1:14-17; Jam 4:6.
The Supremacy and Centrality of Christ
The Supremacy and Centrality of Christ – Colossians 1:15-20
Sermon Notes:
1) As seen in Creation – vv15-17
2) As seen in New Creation (salvation) – vv18-20
Digging Deeper:
- How does this passage show that Jesus is sovereign over all?
- What is God doing now through Christ? How does Jesus accomplish this?
- In what ways can we keep Christ central at AGC?
- How should the truth that I am made and saved for Christ’s glory affect my life?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 89:27; Hab 2:14; John 1:1-3,14-18; 1 Cor 8:6; 2 Cor 4:4; Eph 1:9-10,20-23; Heb 1:1-4
Praying to God our Father
Praying to God our Father - Matthew 6:7-9
Digging Deeper:
- Are we all children of God? How does one become a child of God?
- What blessings are ours because God is our Father? Praise God for his grace!
- How does God being our Father encourage us to pray?
- How does God being our Father encourage us after we pray?
Other Passages to Consider:
1 Kings 18:24-39; Matt 6:25-33; John 1:9-13; Rom 8:14-17; Gal 4:4-7; Eph 1:3-6; Heb 10:19-22; 1 John 3:1.
Fear Not
Fear Not
Discussion Questions:
- Why do you think the Bible so often exhorts us to not be afraid?
- What should we do when we are afraid?
- What from the sermon was most helpful to you?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 23; 56:3; Isa 43:1-7; Matt 6:25-34; 1 Pet 3:15
King of Kings
King of Kings – Ephesians 1:19-23
Sermon Notes:
1) Jesus is____________________– vv19-21a
2) His reign is____________________– v21b
3) He is exercising his sovereign power for____________________– vv22-23
Discussion Questions:
- Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?
- How does the resurrection and ascension prove that Jesus is Lord of all?
- What causes us to lose sight of the Lordship of Christ? What other things do we sometimes place our hope in?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 146:3-4; Acts 1:8-11; 2:32-36; 5:30-32; Phil 2:6-11; Col 3:1; Heb 1:8,13; 4:15; 1 Jn 2:2
Trust in the Lord
Trust in the LORD - Proverbs 3:5-6
Sermon Notes:
How we are to trust God
Why we can trust God
Digging Deeper:
- What about God makes Him absolutely trustworthy?
- What happens when we don’t trust God? What blessings come from trusting in the Lord?
- What does it look like in your life to trust God on a daily basis?
- In what situations do you find it difficult to trust God? Admit that to God and ask for grace to trust Him more.
Other passages to consider:
Job 42:2; Ps 115:3; 147:5; Prov 21:1; Jer 17:5-8; Rom 8:28-39; 11:33-34; Phil 1:6; 4:4-9; 1 Jn 4:9-10
Living as a Stranger on the Earth
Living as a Stranger on the Earth - Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16
Sermon Notes:
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Discussion Questions:
- How is God’s call of Abraham a picture of God’s sovereign grace?
- What is significant about Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob living in tents throughout their lives?
- In what ways do we tend to forget that we are strangers in this world?
- What can fuel our faith and longing to be with God?
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 12:1-3; Josh 24:2; John 15:18-19; 17:15-18; Phil 3:20; 1 Pet 1:17-19; 2:11-12; Heb 12:28; 13:14; 1 Jn 2:15-17; Rev 21:1-7
Staying Faithful to our God
Staying Faithful to our God - Psalm 115
Sermon Notes:
1) Our Focus - _________________ - vv1-2
2) Our Confidence - _________________ - vv3-8
3) Our Charge - _________________ - vv9-11
4) Our Assurance - _________________ - vv12-16
5) Our Commitment - _________________ - vv17-18
Digging Deeper:
- What attributes of God do you see in this psalm? Praise Him for that!
- How has God blessed us and remained faithful to us? How does He promise to bless us in the future?
- What does it look like to stay faithful to God? What are signs/indicators that a person’s faithfulness is waning?
- How does this psalm help you trust in the LORD?
- In what areas are you especially needing to trust God now? Take some time to express your trust in God and to ask for grace to trust Him more.
Other Passages to Consider:
Psalm 33:12-22; Isaiah 43:1-7; 44:9-20; 46:9-10; Hab 3:17-19; Eph 1:3-11; 1 John 4:8-10
The Abounding Grace of Jesus
The Abounding Grace of Jesus – 1 Timothy 1:14-17
Digging Deeper:
- What is Christ’s mission? How does Paul underscore it in this text?
- What does Christ’s mission tell us about God?
- How did God’s sovereign grace overcome Paul’s unbelief? What did God’s grace provide?
- How did Paul’s testimony encourage others to believe in Christ?
- Even though we are forgiven, why is it appropriate to remember our former life without Christ?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 86:12-13; Mark 10:45; Luke 5:31-32; Acts 9:1-19; 26:9-18; Eph 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-7; Luke 19:10