From March 22, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 4:17-241) What are examples of futile ways you have approached life (the old self)? Why do we sometimes have such a difficult time recognizing our own futility?2) Why does the way we think, about ourselves and about the...
From March 22, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 4:7-161) Paul's overarching description of maturity is growing up into Christ-likeness. How do the efforts of the Church lead to Christ-likeness? Consider the Church both universally and locally. Are the Church's efforts and emphases likely to lead to...
From March 15, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 4:1-61) Share stories from your experience that describe what you think a healthy church looks like. Try to avoid describing in contrast to what you think of as an unhealthy church.2) In the sermon text, why are verses...
From March 8, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 3:14-211) Try to describe our spiritual blessing in Christ then look back on the words you use. Are they "feeling" words, "thinking" words, or both? Why might we need both kinds of words?2) What do your feelings about...
From March 1, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 3:1-131) Before reading this passage, how would you describe the purpose of the Church?2) What story do you think the Church is telling by our approach to the world around us? You may want to consider this from...
From February 22, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 2:11-221) What are the benefits of having been brought near to God?2) Why is it so hard to remember that, in Christ, we have been brought near to God?3) What are the implications of forgetting that, in Christ,...
From February 15, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 2:1-101) Where do you see a lack of Jesus' reign inside of you or in the world outside of you? Or put another way, where are there gaps or inconsistencies between what you see and what Jesus says...
From February 8, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 1:15-231) What is your gut reaction to the term "spiritual disciplines?" Share some of your experiences with these historic practices of spiritual formation.2) What spiritual disciplines have you found helpful? Which ones have your struggled with? Why?3) At...
From February 1, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 1:3-141) What is so great about what God has done? Try to describe it and discuss what makes it difficult or easy to describe.2) The sermon notes that the Church's division problem is largely a worship problem. Clearly...
From January 18, 2026 Sermon - Ephesians 1:1-21) What is the true "core" of the message of Jesus? As it relates to the truth of the Gospel, how do we discern when we are moving from core beliefs, to irregular beliefs, to terminal beliefs?2) What...
