Author: Dan Vos

Series: Rhythms. the way of Jesus Passage: Philippians 4:4-9 Message: The Rhythm of Celebration Scripture: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice!” What an admonition. How is … Continued

Series: Heaven and Hell: Life, Death and the Afterlife Topic: Life Now: What’s the purpose of my life? Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Questions for discussion: Scripture Read this Scripture together, then … Continued

Topic: Looking Back, Looking Forward Text: Isaiah 43:15-21 “I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.” Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the … Continued

Series: Waiting for God Knows What Text:  Isaiah 61:10 and Luke 1:46-55 Topic: Waiting With Love Questions to discuss: SCRIPTURE Have a conversation with your group about Mary’s situation (lower … Continued

Series: Waiting for God Knows What Text:   Isaiah 61:1  and Luke 4:16-21 Topic: Waiting with Love Questions for discussion: SCRIPTURE These two passages are linked because the first is about … Continued

Series: Waiting for God Knows What Topic: Waiting with Preparedness Scripture Reference: Isaiah 40:3-5 and Luke 3:1-22 Discussion Questions: SCRIPTURE We look at another prophecy fulfilled this week – this time … Continued

‘Advent’ means ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. . . The early Christians developed the ‘church’s year’ as a way of telling, learning and reliving the story of Jesus, which stands at the … Continued

Series:  Forgiveness & Topic: Forgiveness & Fellowship Scripture:  John 17:20-26 Discussion Questions: SCRIPTURE In this passage, Jesus is communicating with the Father. Who is He praying for? His call to … Continued

Series:  Forgiveness & Subject: Forgiveness & Facebook Scripture:  2 Timothy 2:14-19 Questions for you to discuss: SCRIPTURE Avoiding “wrangling over words” and “profane chatter” is not a new challenge. What … Continued

Series:  Forgiveness & Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35 Topic:  Forgiveness & The Father Questions for discussion: SCRIPTURE The discrepancies between the amounts owed by the two slaves are not lost on us. … Continued

Series:  One Foot Raised Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:12-28 Topic: The Space for Transformation This is a big week. Depending on when your group meets, about one-half of our country will … Continued

Series:  One Foot Raised Scripture:  I Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11 Topic: The Space for Strategic Living Questions: SCRIPTURE – The Thessalonian Church believed Jesus was coming back. But they probably … Continued

Series:  One Foot Raised Scripture:  I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Topic: The Space for Honorable Living Questions for discussion: SCRIPTURE – Paul makes such a strong case for holy living in this … Continued

Series:  One Foot Raised Scripture:  I Thessalonians 2:1 – 3:10 Topic: The Space for Authentic Relationships SCRIPTURE – Ask the group to summarize the content of these verses. Look for … Continued

In the month of October, 2020, this post will have a different look. Along with the weekend services, many small groups will be studying the Book of First Thessalonians. The … Continued

Series: Did Jesus say? Topic: Did Jesus say, “That’s Karma”? Scripture: Luke 6:43-49 “Fruit” is such a common subject and metaphor in Scripture. Talk through verses 43-45. How is this … Continued

Series: Did Jesus say? Topic: Did Jesus say “Take a Number”? Scripture: Luke 8:40-56 Questions for discussion: In this short passage, Jesus’ care for people from different walks of life … Continued

Series:  Did Jesus say? Topic:  Did Jesus say, “God helps those who help themselves?” Scripture:   “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my … Continued

Subject:  Did Jesus say, “I will not give you more than you can handle?” Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 For your conversation: Jesus deals with some really difficult issues in this passage. … Continued

Celebration Weekend! Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9 Questions to discuss together: Early in this chapter the people were longing for the “good ole days.” But what was “better than before” for them … Continued