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To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We Have A New Home!
First Service in New Building (530 Poyntz Ave) This Sunday March 30th 2025!
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Sermon Discussion questions
Still Of First Importance: 1st Corinthians 15:1-11
Ice Breaker: What's one unexpected thing about you that people might not guess by looking at you? Or what is the nerdiest thing about you? (history, skill, interest, etc)
Personal Reflection on Grace
1. Think about a recent situation where you struggled to extend grace (at work, school, or in your family). How might remembering the gospel change your response?
2. Read Ephesians 2:8-10. How does understanding that your salvation is a gift (not earned) impact how you treat others?
Gospel-Centered Identity
3. The sermon emphasized that the gospel defines who we are. Share a specific area of your life where you tend to find your identity outside of Christ (career, relationships, achievements).
How can you practically remind yourself daily that your primary identity is "a child of God"?
Witnessing Through Grace
4. In what specific relationships or environments do you find it most challenging to demonstrate gospel-like patience, forgiveness, or love?
5. Brainstorm practical ways you can be "a witness to the world of the mercies of God" this week.
Living with Gospel Purpose
6. Reflect on the sermon's nine-word statement, "Teach people to live & prepare people to die." In your current life stage (student, professional, soldier, parent, single, married, etc.), what might that look like practically?
7. How can you leverage your unique talents, relationships, and daily interactions to point others toward Christ?
8. In what ways do we sometimes treat faith as a hobby rather than the foundation of our life? How can we grow in making Christ our first love? (Rev. 2:4-5)
Weekly Questions
What stood out to you/challenged you most in this sermon?
What’s one area you feel the Lord wants to grow you into more Christ likeness?
How can this group pray for you this week?
find past Discussion Questions on the sermon resource page
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