Calvary Church Service Archive

Discussion Questions: Dan spoke of ways in which we attempt to "hang on to control" in the midst of the threats and challenges of life. What are ways that you try to hang on to control? The Apostle Paul commends the church in Colossae for their "faith in Christ Jesus" and their "love for all…

Discussion Questions: Summarize what you heard in ten words or fewer. How do you think you would honestly feel if Jesus were the one washing your feet...or doing your dirty laundry? Would either of those things make you uncomfortable? Why or why not? In what ways do you see irony in the actions of the…

Discussion Questions: Summarize the message in ten words or fewer. Can you remember a time in your adult life when you learned that something was completely different from you thought it was? For example, a song lyric you believed was one thing, but was actually something completely different? What false pictures of Jesus have you…

Discussion Questions: Dan encouraged us to view this transitional time at Calvary as a "season of renewal and transformation" and an "opportunity to strengthen church health and ministry effectiveness." What part of that view resonates with you? Why? Dan stated that the "goal" of this transitional time at Calvary is "becoming a healthy, spiritually-renewed church…

CONSIDER THIS: Jesus the teacher loved telling forgiveness stories. A few examples: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 15: 11-32, Luke 7:41-43 Story Similarities: Two people desperately needing forgiveness; one embracing it The Lesson: Forgiveness embraced --------------> love expressed THE DAY SIMON PETER LEARNED THAT LESSON Simon Peter’s likely thought during the day Luke 22:7-13 Simon Peter’s likely…

Discussion Questions: What assets did Simon Peter use to further the gospel during his lifetime? What do you think this demonstrates about the life and belief system of Simon Peter? Can someone do these kinds of things without fully understanding or fully believing the gospel message? Why or why not? What are the assets American…

I.   Simon Peter is heroic in the storm. (The Acts 3:1-4:23) II.  Simon LEARNED to become a guy like that — A. By finding and following Jesus. (Mark 1:1-4:34) Things Simon witnessed…    B. By weathering the first storm. (Mark 4:35-41) Your observations:   Trust is a BIG, BIG deal to Jesus. “Belief” and “Faith”…

I.                 Two Crucial Questions A.               Who do people say the Son of Man is? B.               Who do you say I am? II.                Two Great Results A.               The blessing B.               The promise III.              Two Important Actions A.               How do we respond to Jesus’ question? B.               How do we live in response to who Jesus says we…

Discussion Questions: Summarize what you heard in the sermon, using ten words or fewer. Has anyone ever prophesied over you specifically? What was that experience like? There are, of course, biblical examples of prophecy as well as abuses of that concept. Which do you think that experience was for you? Talk about a time when…