WORSHIP is our RESPONSE to WHO GOD IS and WHAT HE HAS DONE.

Who is God? Creation, the Bible, and the Word made flesh (Jesus Christ) will help us to know who God is.

• God is Triune (Dt 6:4; Mt 3:16-17)
  
• Omniscient (Ps 139:4; Mt 9:4)
  
• Omnipotent (Jeremiah 32:17)
  
• Omnipresent (Ps 139:7-12)
  
• Omnibenevolent (Mk 10:18)
  
• Immutable (Malachi 3:6)
  
• Sovereign (Isa 45:9-13)
  
• Transcendent (Heb 1:3)
  
• Self-Existent (Ex 3:14)

 Sermon Guide

March 24, 2024: Luke 15

• What do you think it means to be "prodigal" based on the story? Can you give examples of how the younger son was reckless with his resources?
• How do you think the father felt when the younger son asked for his inheritance early? Why do you think he decided to give it to him?
• Why do you think the older brother was upset when the younger brother returned home? Do you think his anger was justified? Why or why not?
• What do you think the story teaches us about forgiveness and love? How does the father's response to both of his sons show these qualities?
• In what ways can we relate to the characters in the story? Have you ever felt like the younger son, the older son, or even the father in a situation? Explain.

Reflect & Celebrate:

• How did these truths impact your understanding of God's character? 
• What has God pointed out to you about your life? 
• What are you most thankful for right this minute?

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March 31, 2024: Mark 11-16

• Imagine you were living in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. How do you think you would have reacted to Jesus riding into the city on a colt and the crowds chanting “Hosanna"?
• What do you think the different crowds during Jesus' time were expecting from Him? How did their expectations influence their reactions to Him?
• Can you think of ways people might try to use Jesus for their own purposes today?
• Some people define Jesus in their own way and reject the true Jesus when they meet Him. Can you give an example of someone doing this today?
• What do you think it means to go all in for Jesus? How can we do that in our lives today?
• How does the message of the empty tomb and Jesus' resurrection change everything? How does it affect our lives today?

Reflect & Celebrate:

• How did these truths impact your understanding of God's character? 
• What has God pointed out to you about your life? 
• What are you most thankful for right this minute?

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April 7, 2024: Hebrews 11:4-7

• Faith is about taking God at His word. Can you think of a time when you had to trust something even though it didn't make sense or seem likely to happen?
• In verse 4, it talks about Abel's offering being accepted because of his faith. Why do you think faith was important in this situation? What was the difference between Cain and Abel’s sacrifice?
• Verse 5 mentions Enoch, who pleased God and was taken away so he didn't experience death. What do you think it means to please God? How can we please God in our own lives?
• Genesis 5 tells us that Enoch walked with God. What are some ways you can walk with God?
• Noah is mentioned in verses 7 as an example of faith. Why do you think Noah trusted God's warning about the flood and built the ark? How can we show faith like Noah did?
• In verse 6, it says that without faith it's impossible to please God. What do you think this means? Why is faith so important in our relationship with God?
• How do you think Abel, Enoch, and Noah's faith affected the people around them? How can our faith impact others?
• Verse 7 talks about Noah's obedience in building the ark. Why do you think obedience is often linked with faith? Can you think of a time when you had to obey even when it was difficult?

Reflect & Celebrate:

• How did these truths impact your understanding of God's character? 
• What has God pointed out to you about your life? 
• What are you most thankful for right this minute?

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April 14, 2024: Hebrews 11:8-16

• What does it mean to have faith, according to Hebrews 11:8-16?
• In the story about Abraham, why do you think he struggled to trust God's promises? Can you think of a time when it was hard for you to trust someone or something?
• Why do you think it's important for us to focus on the promises of God instead of just what we can see right now? How can faith help us do that?
• Abraham and Sarah had to wait a long time for God's promises to come true. Why do you think patience is important in our relationship with God?
• How can we show faith in our daily lives, even when things are difficult or we don't understand what's happening?
• Even though Abraham didn't see the promised land right away, why do you think he still believed God's promise?
• What are some promises of God that we can trust in today?
• What are some ways we can live by faith, like Abraham and Sarah did?

Reflect & Celebrate:

• How did these truths impact your understanding of God's character? 
• What has God pointed out to you about your life? 
• What are you most thankful for right this minute?

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April 21, 2024: Hebrews 11:17-22

• What do you think was going through Abraham's mind when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac?
• Why do you think Abraham was willing to obey God, even when it meant sacrificing his son Isaac?
• When have you faced a situation where you had to choose between obeying God and doing what you wanted? How did you decide what to do?
• Why do you think Joseph was able to have hope even when he faced difficult situations in Egypt?
• How do you think the faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph influenced the next generations of their families?

Reflect & Celebrate:

• How did these truths impact your understanding of God's character? 
• What has God pointed out to you about your life? 
• What are you most thankful for right this minute?