Sermons With Study Guides
This category features our Sermons of the Week along with other lessons that include comprehensive Bible study tools—such as lesson recaps, discussion questions, application points, daily devotionals, and more. These resources are ideal for Bible classes, group studies, family devotionals, or personal study time—any setting where you want to dig deeper into God’s Word.
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Dan Winkler: Didn't Mary Have Cheaper Perfume?
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Group Study Guide: A Passion for Christ
Opening Question:
What's the most expensive gift you've ever given someone? What motivated you to give it?Key Takeaways:
1. Mary's act of anointing Jesus with expensive perfume demonstrated her deep pa... -
The Lord Has Your Six | Eric Owens
Opening Question: What does the phrase "I've got your six" mean to you? How have you experienced this in your life?
Key Takeaways:
1. "The Lord has your six" refers to the security of your soul, not necessarily physical protection.
2. God won't listen to accusations against His justified chil... -
The Challenges of Christianity: The Challenge of Perseverance | David Smith
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Sermon Overview
This sermon addresses the challenge of persevering in faith when times get tough. Using John 6 as the foundation, we examine why many disciples walked away from Jesus and what kept the twelve apostles committed. The message emphasizes two essentia... -
Hot Button Issues: Christians and Alcohol | Don Blackwell
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Group Study Guide: The Biblical View on Alcohol
Opening Prayer & Introduction:
Begin with prayer, asking God for wisdom and open hearts as you discuss this challenging topic. Remind the group that this discussion should be marked by grace, truth, and respect for... -
Cliff Goodwin: If the Church Ever Gets Out of the Building
Group Study Guide: "If the Church Ever Gets Out of the Building"
Icebreaker Question: When was the last time you had a spiritual conversation with someone outside of a church building? What made it memorable or challenging?
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Sermon Summary:
This sermon challenges us to move beyond a "parke...
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Behold Forgiveness! | Greg Dismuke
Opening Prayer & Icebreaker
Icebreaker Question: Share about a time when you were completely wrong about something or someone, and how you discovered the truth. How did that realization change you?---
Key Scripture References
- Acts 9:1-22 (Primary text - Saul's conversion)
- Acts 22:1-16 (Pau... -
If You Aren't Willing to Risk the Usual, You Will Have to Settle for Ordinary
Group Study Guide: Thinking Outside the Boat
Icebreaker Question: What's the biggest risk you've ever taken in your life? Looking back, was it worth it?
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Sermon Overview
This sermon explores Peter's journey from ordinary fisherman to extraordinary disciple through three key moments where he... -
Keeping Friction from Fracturing (Acts 6:1–7) | Mike Vestal
Group Study Guide: Keeping Friction from Fracturing
Based on Acts 6:1-7Icebreaker Question: Share a time when a conflict in a relationship (family, work, or church) was resolved well. What made the difference?
Introduction
This study explores how the early church navigated internal conflict an...
