Kingdom Influence Introduction Discussion Guide Summary This sermon introduces a new series called ‘Kingdom Influence’ and focuses on understanding our identity in Christ as the foundation for making a kingdom impact. Pastor Doug emphasizes that before we can influence others for Jesus, we must first know who we are in Christ. He explains that God…
Advent 2025 Part 4 Discussion Guide Summary This sermon concludes an Advent series focusing on the themes of hope, joy, peace, and love through the story of Ruth. Pastor Steve draws powerful parallels between Ruth’s story and the Christmas narrative, showing how both involve God enabling conception, righteous men providing protection, and kinsman redeemers paying…
Advent 2025 Part 3 Discussion Guide Summary This sermon explores the concept of peace through the story of Ruth and Boaz in Ruth chapter 3, connecting it to the Christmas story. Pastor Steve explains how Boaz serves as a kinsman redeemer for Ruth, paralleling how Jesus serves as our ultimate kinsman redeemer. The message emphasizes…
Advent 2025 Part 2 Discussion Guide Summary This sermon explores the connection between the Book of Ruth and the Christmas story, focusing on the character of Boaz as a parallel to Joseph. The pastor explains how both men were righteous individuals who showed kindness, protection, and provision to women in need. Through the concept of…
Advent 2025 Part 1 Discussion Guide Summary This sermon explores the theme of hope during Advent by connecting the story of Ruth to the Christmas narrative. Both stories take place in Bethlehem, demonstrating how God works through small, ordinary places and faithful people to accomplish extraordinary things. The pastor examines how Ruth’s life-changing commitment of…
Advent 2025 Introduction Discussion Guide Summary This sermon explores the fascinating connections between the birth and resurrection of Jesus found in the Gospel of Luke. The pastor reveals four key parallels: Mary and Joseph at Jesus’ birth mirror Mary Magdalene and Joseph of Arimathea at his resurrection; Jesus emerges from both a virgin womb and…
Kingdom Consummated Part 9 Discussion Guide Summary This sermon concludes a two-year series working through the Bible by examining the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20. Pastor Steve emphasizes that Jesus calls imperfect people (the 11 disciples) to carry out His perfect mission. The message traces God’s story from creation, where humanity was given dominion over…
Kingdom Consummated Part 8 Discussion Guide Summary This sermon focuses on living as ‘small working models of new creation’ through the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-26. The pastor explains that when we live according to our sinful nature (the ‘no-no list’), we live sub-human lives that don’t inherit the kingdom of God…
Kingdom Consummated Part 7 Discussion Guide Summary Pastor Steve continues the ‘Kingdom Consummated’ series by exploring the concept of biblical hope, specifically focusing on ‘living hope’ found in 1 Peter 1:3-7. He emphasizes that true hope is anchored not in temporary earthly things, but in the ultimate promise of God’s renewal of all creation. The…
Kingdom Consummated Part 6 Discussion Guide Summary Pastor Steve continues the series on new creation life, building on last week’s message about renewing our minds. He emphasizes that while we become new creations when we say yes to Jesus, our minds need to catch up to this reality through the Holy Spirit’s work. The sermon…
Kingdom Consummated Part 5 Discussion Guide Summary This sermon focuses on understanding our identity as new creations in Christ, emphasizing that believers have been restored to righteousness through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Pastor teaches that righteousness means being restored to who we were created to be – reflecting God’s image and character. The message addresses…
Kingdom Consummated Part 4 Discussion Guide Summary Pastor Steve explores how Jesus brings the power of life to overcome the enemy’s power of death and darkness. Through the cross and resurrection, believers don’t just wait for future salvation but have already been carried through death into eternal life with Christ. This means we’ve stepped into…