Praise & Prophecy

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Luke 1. The way of Jesus sings promise and pardon.

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Keep thinking…
Why is it a comfort to know that this is the plan of God all along? Do you realize that he chose you to be his? How is life different because this is true?

Why is this forgiveness good? Why not make humans earn their way to God?

How does the forgiveness you have in Jesus empower you to live differently now?

Who can you remind of this promise and pardon in the way of Jesus?

Feasting While We Wait

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 26:26-30 to conclude our Advent series. Christmas is a feast of joy as we wait for our King.

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Steady in Silence

Jonathan Shradar preaches in our Advent series from Malachi 4. Promise of Christ keeps us steady through silence.

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Keep the conversation going:

What has carried you through seasons of silence?

How does Scripture help us hear God and why should we endeavor to regularly read it?

How can our community of faith help us in seasons of silence?

What are the ways we might experience the presence of Christ tangibly in life?

The Wilderness Exposes

Jonathan Shradar preaches on Deuteronomy 8:1-10. In the wilderness of life it is that perseverance of the LORD that gets us through.

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Keep the conversation going:

What are your typical wilderness moments or seasons? How do you stay anchored in the midst of them?

How does trusting in the perseverance of Christ keep us through it all?

Why is it better to trust in Jesus than ourselves?

How can we endeavor to yield more to the Spirit in our lives to journey through our wildernesses?

How can we serve one another on these journeys?