Easter Sunday: A Resurrection-Oriented Life (Copy)

April 12, 2020 Administration

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Romans 1:4

4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

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A Resurrection-Oriented Life— Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 1:4
Sermon Series: Romans (5th sermon)
April 12, 2020, Easter Sunday message

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How did you and your family celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection at home this weekend? What did you miss about not being able to gather with the local church?
2.   How does the language that Paul uses for Christ’s resurrection give us hope? What are some other New Testament passages that have strengthened your hope in future resurrection?
3.   Discuss the following statement: “In the midst of this pandemic, our hope should be far more contagious than this virus.” What opportunities have you had to share this hope with others?
4.   Why should the Christian have no fear of death?
5.   How does Christ’s resurrection connect to our holiness? What does living a life of holiness look like in practice?
6.   How does living for the sake of Christ’s name give us purpose for every moment and in every sphere of life?

References: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Acts 26:23; 1 Peter 1:3; John 11:26; Mark 12:27; Philippians 1:21, 23; Ephesians 1:17-20; John 2:19; 1 Peter 3:18; Acts 17:31; Romans 6:4; 8:13; 6:12-13; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Philippians 2:9-11; Romans 1:5.

The Message in the Letter, Part 2

April 5, 2020 Administration

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Romans 1:2-4

2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

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The Message in the Letter, Part 2— Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 1:2-4
Sermon Series: Romans (4th sermon)
April 5, 2020

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How does knowing more about Christ enhance our communication with him?
2.   How does Jesus’ identity as the “Son of David” demonstrate God’s sovereignty and faithfulness?
3.   Discuss what it means that Jesus has two natures. How could this truth be neglected or misunderstood?
4.   How does Christ’s humanity bring us comfort during this time?
5.   Read and discuss the three texts cited to explain the meaning of v. 4. How does Philippians 2:6-11 help?
6.   What does Christ’s resurrected glory mean for us now and in the future?

References: Genesis 49:8-12; 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 23:5; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; Hebrews 4:15; Romans 9:5; Hebrews 1:2; Colossians 1:13, 16; John 3:16; Romans 8:3; Acts 2:36; Matthew 28:18; Acts 13:32-33; Psalm 2:7; Philippians 2:6-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20.

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The Message in the Letter, Part 1

March 29, 2020 Administration

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Romans 1:2-4

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The Message in the Letter, Part 1— Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 1:2-4
Sermon Series: Romans (3rd sermon)
March 29, 2020

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   What are your greatest fears during this pandemic, and what does the gospel say to them?
2.   How can we ensure that our minds are saturated more with the good news of the Bible than with the bad news of the media?
3.   In what ways do we see God’s promise of the gospel in the Old Testament? What are some prophetic words or pictures that have stood out most to you?
4.   What does it mean to say that God’s Word is holy and unbreakable? How should this affect the way we read it?
5.   Discuss the fact that the gospel concerns a person rather than mere ideas or teachings. How does this practically bring us comfort during times like these?

References:
Psalm 19:7, 8; 1:3; Jeremiah 17:8; Luke 24:27; Matthew 5:17; John 5:39; John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:16;
2 Peter 1:20; Galatians 3:8; Genesis 12:3; Romans 16:20; Titus 2:11; Philippians 2:6-11; Romans 14:8.

The Man behind the Letter, Part 2

March 8, 2020 Administration

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Romans 1:1

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

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The Man behind the Letter, Part 2— Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 1:1
Sermon Series: Romans (2nd sermon)
March 8, 2020

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   What are you asking the Lord to do in your life through this series in Romans?
2.   What does Paul mean when he says that he is an apostle? How does this concept help us understand and explain the nature of New Testament Scripture?
3.   Lest we think Paul was pushing his weight around, discuss how his authority as an apostle was derivative, by grace, and under the cross.
4.   What does it mean to say that Paul was “a gospel man”? How does this encourage our own single-minded devotion to Christ?
5.   How good is the “good news” to you? How can we as individuals and GCGs grow in our joy in the gospel?

References: Romans 15:24-25, 28; 1:16; Mark 3:13-14; Galatians 1:1; Acts 26:16-17; John 20:21; Acts 9:15; 2 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 9:1; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 2:20; John 14:26; John 16:13; 2 Peter 3:16; Galatians 1:15; 1 Corinthians 4:13; Jeremiah 1:5; Leviticus 20:26; Romans 11:13; Acts 20:24.

The Man behind the Letter, Part 1

March 1, 2020 Administration

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

Romans 1:1

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

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The Man behind the Letter, Part 1 — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Romans 1:1
Sermon Series: Romans (1st sermon)
March 1, 2020

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.   How have you viewed Romans in the past? Discuss its significance in Christian history.
2.   Summarize the background of Romans. What are some questions you have about this letter as we begin this series?
3.   How does Paul’s conversion serve as evidence for the veracity of Christianity? What does it say about God’s character/attributes?
4.   What does it look like in practice to live as a “servant/slave of Christ Jesus”? Is this the first thing you would say about yourself?
5.   What does it mean to say that this slavery is not tyranny but redemption?
6.   How does this self-designation as “servant/slave of Christ Jesus” point us back to the Old Testament? What does it say about Paul’s role?

References: Acts 20:1-7; 2:10; 7:58; 13:9; Galatians 1:13-14; Philippians 3:4-6; Acts 9:4, 15; Romans 11:13; 15:16; 1 Corinthians 7:23; Acts 20:28; Matthew 8:9; Romans 6:16; Galatians 1:10; John 15:15; Philippians 2:7; Matthew 20:28