Sermons from October 2023
Foundations for Godly Parenting- Part 1
Ephesians 6:1-4 1. If you have kids, share one of your proudest moments as a dad/mom. Also, share one of your most embarrassing moments as a dad/mom. 2. When you envision success as a parent, what do you see? What does successful parenting look like? 3. If you saw yourself more as an ambassador rather than an owner, what differences would you see in the way you relate to your kids? 4. How can you tell if you’ve crossed the…
How to Honor our Parents
Ephesians 6:1-4 1. How would you describe your relationship to your parents? What are some challenges that you currently face when it comes to “honoring” them? 2. For better or for worse, in what ways has your parents shaped you to be the person you are today? What are some characteristics/aspects of your life that can be traced back to your upbringing? 3. In this stage of life, what are some practical ways you can “honor” your parents? 4. Why…
How Do Wives Submit in a Barbie World?
Ephesians 5:22-33 1. How would you describe your parent’s marriage? What was healthy about it? What was unhealthy? 2. How do you feel about Ephesians 5:22? What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you hear it? 3. Of the four misunderstandings that were shared, which one do you resonate with the most? 4. Which verse do you think is more misunderstood, verse 22 or verse 25? 5. How is the world’s concept of marriage different the Bible’s…
What does God expect of husbands?
Ephesians 5:22-33 Read Ephesians 5:18-33 The sermon this past Sunday surveyed (1) the heart of marriage, (2) the desired outcome of marriage, and (3) the dance that husbands and wives play out in marriage. 1. In your observation, what would you estimate are the the predominant reasons for why people get married today? How might those reasons be in line with God’s design for marriage, or contrary to God’s design for marriage. 2. Describe some of the differences between “consumer”…
How to Tune Your Heart to Sing
Ephesians 5:18-21 1. How important is music in your life? Who are your favorite artists? If you were stuck on an island and could only choose 3 artists, who would be on your playlist? 2. What role has music played in your faith journey? How has this changed over the years? 3. Do you find it easier to read the Bible or sing to Him? Why is that? When was the last time you really sang to our Lord? What…