Sep 3, 2023
Finding Encouragement in the Peace of God
By: Josh Prather
Series: (All)
"He had learned contentment as a direct result of his walk with Christ. Look at the phrase, 'I can do all things through Him'. This was not Paul's claim to be able to do literally anything infinity, this was Paul's secret to being content in every situation."
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- Sep 3, 2023Finding Encouragement in the Peace of God
Sep 3, 2023Finding Encouragement in the Peace of GodBy: Josh PratherSeries: (All)"He had learned contentment as a direct result of his walk with Christ. Look at the phrase, 'I can do all things through Him'. This was not Paul's claim to be able to do literally anything infinity, this was Paul's secret to being content in every situation."
- Aug 27, 2023Is He Worthy?
Aug 27, 2023Is He Worthy?By: Josh PratherSeries: (All)"Is the gospel and our sacrificial lamb Jesus Christ your treasure? Is He worthy? Is He worthy of your funds? Is He worthy of your time? Is He worthy of your energies? Is He worthy of your life?
- May 28, 2023The Gospel and The Church
- Mar 26, 2023The Anatomy of Sin
Mar 26, 2023The Anatomy of SinBy: Josh PratherSeries: King DavidToday Pastor Josh spoke on David's fall into temptation and what happens when Nathan confronts him. "We're so harsh towards everyone else's sins, but it's easy for us to ignore, and excuse, and shove away our own sin."
- Jan 8, 2023Know Grow Serve: Grow
- Aug 7, 2022Follow Jesus Together
- Jul 31, 2022Jesus in the Hardships
- Jul 24, 2022“Live for Jesus”
- Jul 10, 2022“Who is Jesus”
- Mar 27, 2022“Jesus’ Better Sacrifice”
Mar 27, 2022“Jesus’ Better Sacrifice”By: Josh PratherSeries: HebrewsHEBREWS | Hebrews 9:15-28 Jesus’ Better Sacrifice March 27, 2022
- How does the complete sacrifice of Christ strengthen your faith today?
- What was the importance of sprinkling with blood? What was the symbolism of it?
- What did Jesus offer when He approached the presence of God on our behalf?
- What practical impact does the fact that Jesus need only die once have on us? How does this truth effect our lives today 2000 years after His sacrifice for us?
- Hebrews 9:28c says, “[Christ] will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for Him.” Connect this with the following Scriptures and share how we should be “eagerly waiting for Him?” (John 14:2–3; Romans 8:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 2 Timothy 4:8; Titus 2:13)
- Share a reason you are thankful for the new covenant through Jesus Christ.
- Mar 20, 2022“A Clean Conscience”
Mar 20, 2022“A Clean Conscience”By: Josh PratherSeries: HebrewsHEBREWS | Hebrews 9:1-14 A Clean Conscience March 20, 2022
- In what ways did the tabernacle aid worship for God’s people in the Old Testament?
- Why is it important to recognize that the holiness of God has not changed?
- What is the importance of Jesus going into the “holy place” of heaven (9:11-12)?
- What are the differences and/or similarities to how we worship God today?
- The conscience is mentioned in 9:8 and 9:14, what are the differences? How should this impact us when we consider what Christ has done for us?
- Nov 14, 2021“Household Codes”
Nov 14, 2021“Household Codes”By: Josh PratherSeries: The Center of All ThingsSmall Group Questions: Text: Col. 3:18-4:1
- Which words were emphasized, repeated, or connected in this passage? What are 2-3 themes or key ideas that emerge?
- What are some of the roles (single,husband,wife,parent,child,roommate, friend, employee, boss, etc.) you have in life right now? What does it look like for you to live out your specific roles under the lordship of Jesus (3:17)?
- How many times does Paul mention “the Lord” in this passage? Why do you think he would emphasize Christ’s lordship so much in a section about roles and relationships?
- Is there a specific role or relationship that you’re struggling to follow Christ in? What is the struggle and how can the group pray about this struggle for you?
- Read Col. 3:13; 4:1; Eph. 5:25-28; Matt. 18:23-35. How does our relationship with Christ and acknowledging how He has treated us help us to have the right heart in our roles and relationships?
- Read all of Colossians again this coming week and write down what you’ve learned, things that have stood out to you, or things you want to take away from our study of Colossians.
- Sep 12, 2021Finding God in a Dry Land
Sep 12, 2021Finding God in a Dry LandBy: Josh PratherSeries: Finding God in a Dry LandSmall Group Questions – Psalms 42 and 43Read Psalms 42 & 43
- What condition is the psalmist experiencing in Psalm 42:1-2? If the writer himself is likened to a deer, what do the dried up “streams” represent?
- Since the cause was not sin, what elements appear to have triggered the psalmist’s condition? Look through the entire psalm (that is, both Psalms 42 and 43).
- How might each “trigger” factor noted in Q.2 apply to you today?
- What does the psalmist do to face this condition?
- Psalms 42 & 43 point us to the true hope we can have in the midst of trouble. What is that hope and how does the Gospel of Jesus help deepen our understanding of that hope?