Taking the Sermon Home

March 30, 2014
We continue to look for Signs of God's Presence in our sermon series from John.  The story of the man born blind is found in John 9:1-41.

• What are the various types of “blindness” displayed in this story? 
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• How did Jesus throw into question the prevailing attitude toward sin? 
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• What blinders do you wear that keep you from seeing things as God would have you to see? 

Taking the Sermon Home

The story of the Woman at the Well is found in John 4:5-42.  This third Sunday in Lent brings yet another sign of God’s Spirit present in the world, making things new.

·         How does Jesus break down barriers in this story?

·         What does the woman learn about herself through her encounter with Jesus?

·         Why do you think some call this passage, “the perfect evangelism story?”

Taking the Sermon Home

March 9, 2014

On this first Sunday of Lent, we read Matthew’s account of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness.

· The gospel writer reports that the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness.  What do you think was the purpose of Jesus being tempted?

· What images come to your mind when you think of the wilderness?  Are they inviting, ominous, or both?  

· When have you had a “wilderness” period in your life?  What led you there, and what was the outcome?

Taking the Sermon Home

This is Transfiguration Sunday, the final Sunday before Lent.   The gospel text is from Matthew 17.
The day is set aside to remember a revelatory experience of Jesus and the disciples.

Through the Transfiguration, the disciples received insight regarding the nature of Jesus. What did they
learn?
When have you had an intense experience of God’s presence and power in your life?

In what ways did it change your perception of God?