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REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary - The way we live our life tells the story of what we really believe. So live as a child of God. Read: 1 John 2:28-3:10 Truth: What does John indicate are the markers of whether we are a child of God or a child of the devil? Repentance: What does the story of your life say about whose child your really are? Faith: What are the ways the Spirit inviting you to let Jesus to be the author of your story?

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Trusting the truth and love of God Sermon Summary: The way we live our life tells the story of what we really believe. So live as a child of God. Main Passage: 1 John 2:28-3:10 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What does John indicate are the markers of whether we are a child of God or a child of the devil? REPENTANCE – What does the story of your life say about whose child your really are? FAITH - What are the ways the Spirit inviting you to let Jesus to be the author of your story? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Trusting the truth and love of God Main Passage: I John 2:14-27 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – The Apostle John says that we can tell when someone is following Jesus by the way they live, love and who they believe in. In your own experience, how do you know if someone is following Jesus? REPENTANCE – John uses the phrase ‘antichrist’ in verse 18, not to describe some scary image of an individual in the future who will seek to take over the world, but to identify someone who is a denier of Christ. Not just someone disagrees with God but confidently denies that He is light (truth) and love. What happens when we separate God’s truth from His love? FAITH - John tells his readers to remain in God’s truth and love at the same time. How have remaining in God’s truth and love practically looked like for you? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with Go

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?”

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?”  Sermon Summary: Walking in the light involves confessing our sin, receiving forgiveness, and walking in fellowship with God and His people. Main Passage: 1 John 1:5-2:2 D-Group Questions: Truth:  What are the signs we are walking in the light of Christ, and the signs we are still in the dark? Repentance: What is it that holds you back from walking in the light of Christ? Faith: What would it look like for you to step forward in faith into the light? What would it take to let go of all that you’re hiding? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Coveting worships what cannot satisfy. Main Passage: Exodus 20:17 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What does 1 Timothy 6:6-10 say about coveting? REPENTANCE – What does Matthew 13:45 say about God's Kingdom? What makes that hard to believe? FAITH – What produces Psalm 42:2 RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Lying bends words for self-serving purposes, whereas truth expresses God's heart and mind. Main Passage: Exodus 20:16 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – Use 1 John 1:6 to connect lies and darkness. According to Ephesians 4:29, when are words good and true? REPENTANCE – When are you tempted to lie (John 3:19). Why would you repent in that area? FAITH – How does Ephesians 4:15 describe righteous speech? What would that look like in the area where you are tempted to lie? Pray for each other in this regard. RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?”

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Gratitude and generosity free us from greed. Main Passage: Exodus 20:15 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – If we fear poverty or lack, how does Ephesians 4:28 outline a road to freedom? How does 1 Timothy 6:6-11 add to that? REPENTANCE – What does it look like when you doubt God’s goodness in your finances? What has been the result of your mistrust? FAITH – What does faith in the area of finances look like for you? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: God calls us to be faithful to Him and our spouse, versus seeking to satisfy our feelings on our terms. Main Passage: Exodus 20:14 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – Describe the marriage covenant based on Genesis 1:26-27 and Ephesians 5:31-33. What does 1 Corinthians 7:29 is our primary covenant? How does that shape a marriage covenant? REPENTANCE – From 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, what undermines your ability to keep that covenant (married or single)? FAITH – Prayerfully ask, “What can you do to promote faithfulness to God and, if you are married, to your spouse?”

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Murder and anger are conquered through the absorption of forgiveness. Main Passage: Exodus 20:12 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What is the difference between murder in general and homicide in particular? How does Jesus describe its root in Matthew 5:21-22? REPENTANCE – How does anger manifest itself in your life? Who do you find hard to forgive? FAITH – How is Jesus inviting you to forgive as He forgives (1 Peter 2:24). RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: [TBD] Main Passage: [TBD] D-Group Questions: [TBD] RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Read Colossians 2:6-13 D-Group Questions: 1. What “hollow and deceptive philosophies” based on human tradition and worldly principles do you see around you? What’s the be benefit? Is there a downside? 2. How does the mercy of Jesus triumph over the world? 3. Where in your life do you His mercy? Where does it need to flow through you? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: We overcome external and internal oppression through receiving and giving God's mercy. Main Passage: Exodus 20:12 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What does honor mean? 1 Peter 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. Why does God institute human authorities? REPENTANCE – How do we find freedom from oppressive human authorities? James 2:13; Romans 12:18; Matthew 5:43-45 FAITH – What must we believe about Jesus to be merciful? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The goal is not to manage time, but to redeem time by using it to receive and give God’s love in faith. Main Passage: Exodus 20:8-11 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – How do we make the Sabbath holy or distinct? REPENTANCE – According to Psalm 127:2, what steals away rest? FAITH – How did Jesus view His work in John 4:32? What does He invite us to do (Ephesians 5:15-16; Psalm 90:12)? How can faith and love shape how you work and rest? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: We misuse God's name by misrepresenting His love (mercy and justice). Main Passage: Exodus 20:7 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – How does Exodus 34:6-7 describe God's name? How does Romans 12:21 tell us to deal with evil? REPENTANCE – What does it look like to misrepresent God's name? Give practical examples from Ephesians 4:29; 5:4. FAITH – How can we tell whose name we are seeking to honor? According to Colossians 3:17, how do we honor God's name? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: We reflect who we imagine God to be. Main Passage: Exodus 20:4-6 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – After God tells us to worship Him in the first commandment, what does He tell us not to do in the second? Why is it so bad to worship images or idols? (See also Psalm 96:5; Titus 1:15.) REPENTANCE – Instead of worshipping God through an image we can see, how does 2 Corinthians 5:7 tell us to follow God? FAITH – According to Romans 10:17, how do we improve our image of God? How does this impact us, since we are made in God's image? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: Our life is shaped by who we worship. READ: Exodus 20:3 Discussion Questions: Truth: God's main concern is who or what we worship. Why is that so important to Him? Repentance: How can we tell who or what we worship? How are those acts of worship rooted in self-worship? Faith: How will the god of self, resist our God-worship? What does fidelity to God look like? RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The Decalogue frees us from slavery for relationship. READ: Exodus 20:2 Discussion Questions: Truth: How does Exodus 20:2 shape how we are to read the Decalogue? What does the Decalogue precede Matthew 22:37-40? Repentance: In relationships, do you lean toward being legalistic or lawless? Give examples. Faith: How does the gospel shape how we relate to the Decalogue? (See Hebrews 7:18-19) RESPOND. Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The early response of Jesus in the chapter raises questions about whether Jesus is loving in the midst of suffering. His coming to Martha and Mary reveals his love and presence in the midst of our struggles is true and sure, and then in that place of struggle he invites us into faith to embrace the reality that not only is there life and love to come through him in the future, but that Jesus is resurrection and life in our present moment. We are invited to live in the light of Jesus’ present and ongoing life and love. READ: John 11:1-45 Discussion Questions: Truth: Jesus states that is the resurrection and the life and proves it by a miracle of raising Lazarus. What is the bigger reality that Jesus wants us to realize about him? Repentance: What are the ways that you struggle to keep your eyes fixed on the hope of Jesus now and in the future? What are ways that you mayb