The Endurance of Faith

September 13, 2020 Administration

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

Hebrews 12:1-3

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The Endurance of Faith — Pastor Trey Russell
Hebrews 12:1-3
Sermon Series: Stand Alone
September 13, 2020

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. Why is endurance a necessary part of faith?
2. Describe a time in your life when you have had to trust the promises of God over present circumstances.
3. What mindsets ought to characterize the runner? What might be some impediments you need to deal with?
4. How does looking to Jesus help us endure in the race of faith and what is his attitude that we ought to imitate?
5. What is the alternative to endurance and how does this message encourage the struggling runner?

The Peace-Making Lord of Hosts, God of Jacob

September 13, 2020 Administration

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

Psalm 46:1-11

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The Peace-Making Lord of Hosts, God of Jacob — Pastor Trey Russell
Psalm 46:1-11
Sermon Series: Stand Alone
July 12, 2020

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1) In what ways does this psalm show God as a peace-maker?
2) In your experience, how do you feel the groaning of creation? What is the nature of God that gives us hope in the face of this groaning creation?
3) How should we treat the exhortation to not fear when we live in a world that is often fear-inducing?
4) Discuss the title "Lord of hosts". Why and how does God make peace among the nations?
5) How does the title "God of Jacob" push us to think of the covenant and how does this help us see Jesus in the psalm?
6) Bonus Question: discuss the connections between Psalm 46 and Romans 8:18-39.

The Sinner's Song

November 18, 2018 Administration

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The Sinner’s Song -- Mark Grasso
Stand Alone Sermon
Psalm 51:1-6
18 November 2018
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DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. Are you currently reading scripture? How often? If not, why not?
2. What is the significance of the Davidic Covenant?
3. What was David’s initial response when Nathan told him the story of the “rich man and the poor man?”
4. How do we link David to Christ and ultimately, Christ to the Old Testament?
5. Who is always a witness to our sin?
6. Why is it “important” to fully understand our sin?

Psalm 23, Part 2

January 7, 2018 Administration

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Psalm 23, part 2 -- Mike Walpole
Stand alone sermon
Psalm 23:1-6
7 January 2018

Deep Sheet: Sermon Study Questions
1. As we note the placement of Psalm 22, 23, and 24 what progression do we notice?
2. From what perspective does David present Psalm 23? Why is this important?
3. How does our understanding of sheep being ignorant challenge us as believers to embrace rather than ignore the teachings of our great Shepherd?
4. Why is the parallel of us to sheep appropriate in regard to dirtiness?
5. How do we as defenseless sheep defend ourselves? Have you ever felt God’s rod of correction bring you to safety?
6. What are the three primary enemies that we face as believers? What is our greatest against antidote against this unholy trinity?
7. How have you seen growth in your own life in walking through deep valleys that you may not have experienced without walking that valley?

Psalm 23, Part 1

December 31, 2017 Administration

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Psalm 23 -- Mike Walpole
Stand alone sermon
Psalm 23:1-6
31 December 2017

Deep Sheet: Sermon Study Question
1.      Why is it important that we know the placement of Psalm 23 in the Scriptures?
2.      What is the context of David introducing a “shepherding theme” in this Psalm?
3.      Discuss the meeting of the phrase “I shall not want” in this Scripture.
4.      Describe times in your life where the Lord has been a Provider, Protector, and/or Preserver.
5.      Why does the Shepherd in this passage make his sheep lie down; how does this apply to our lives and our shepherd?
6.      Why does the Shepherd in this Scripture lead in paths of righteousness “for his name’s sake”?