Male & Female He Created Them
Nate & Sharon Howard
In Pastor Erik’s sermon on Colossians 3:18-4:1 he referenced some works done by Nate & Sharon Howard. We’ve gone back to the archive and uploaded those sessions here so they can be available online. Enjoy!
FOR MEN
FOR WOMEN
Vision: Go, Reveal Jesus
Faith Talks:
From what you heard from Pastor Greg what is the purpose of the church?
In what ways have you had a picture of the church that was to small or too limited?
I what ways has God used the church in your growth as a disciple?
Judges: The Sound of Silence
Commissioning of Pastor Greg Hill
Redemption, Not Reversal - Stanley John
Faith Talks
What are two brand new things you learned from Stanley Jon?
On a scale of 1-4 how normal has living on mission become in your household.
1-it’s a challenge and doesn’t happen
2-it happens but it is rare
3-it’s not as consistent as I would like but it’s happening
4-it’s just part of who we are and what we do
Take some time as a household and review the On Mission page to consider how you can be part of what God is doing around the world.
Wisdom - Living the Word in Community - Psalm 119
Faith Talks
1. What are some ways you can keep your life pure in your daily walk ?
2. Share some ways you will say YES to living in community with the Word.
3. Pray with at least one other person asking God to show you where you can best fit in His plan for Living the Word in community
Saavedra's
Faith Talks
- Who has God used in your life to encourage you and help you grow in your faith?
- What have you seen God use in your life to bless other people? Share a story that illustrates this experience.
- What is one thing you could do in these next weeks to bless someone else? Share your plan with another person and ask them to be praying for you about that.
Brandon Early
Lead me not into temptation...I can find it myself.
Celebrating 20 Years
20 Year Celebration!
Confused By God - Dr. John Stumbo
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Living Response
Faith Talks
Talk together through the steps of naming what has become too big and cutting it down to size:
1. What recent actions or emotions stand out as as possibly needing your attention?
2. What does your response say about what is BIG in your life?
3. What might you need to let go of?
4. What would trust in God look like in that situation?
The One Parable…You’ve Never Heard In Church
Faith Talks:
Do you think of yourself as a “naturally shrewd” person? Why or why not?
Jesus exercises shrewd “redemptive leverage” in every interaction he has with people—how does that support or challenge your perception of him?
Discipleship in the Digital Age
Faith Talks:
How have you experienced your connections to technology (devices, social media, etc.) help or hurt your relationships with others?
How have your connections to technology helped and hurt your relationship with Jesus?
Building Trigger Presentation
Listen to the presentation made by our Governing Elders regarding building triggers for Living Faith Alliance Church. You can text questions to: (856) 624-3445. Download the presentation handout here.
The Mode of Incarnation
Luke 10:1-20
Faith Talk:
- Look over Luke 10:1-20. In what ways do you see Jesus' instructions as a call to be humble, present, and proclaim the gospel in power? How closely does this describe your mission/ministry?
- Talk together about your understanding of incarnation. What ways do you want to grow in doing ministry that is the same mode of incarnation as Christ did? Pray this for each other.
The Medium is the Message
John 6:53-56
Faith Talk
- What is it about Jesus that most fascinates you, and why?
- What’s one way your relationship with Jesus has impacted the trajectory of your life in the last year?
A Disciple's Identity
Faith Talk
- Caesar told us that because of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, disciples of Jesus are family, servants and missionaries. To which aspect of the identity of a disciple is God drawing your attention this morning and why?
- Take some time and dream about what it might look like for you to live out this identity in your neighborhood, or among your friends, coworkers and classmates? What might change? What could it look like? Are there any long term dreams that God is rekindling as you consider living in your identity as a family member, servant and missionary? Share your dreams.
NCA Weekend Update
Due to the sensitive nature of this week's speaker we are unable to put up the sermon audio online. You can however locate a hardcopy on CD in the lobby, but please be thoughtful to not place any of it online. Thanks for understanding.
Faith Talk:
- Steve talked to us about the power of Jesus' light in very dark places. Spend some time thanking God for the stories we heard, and pray for the Muslims that Jesus still wants to reach with the Gospel.
- Talk about people in your life who have been powerfully changed by Jesus' light. Talk as well about people in your life who are in dark places and need Jesus.
Guest Speaker - Bruce Main
Faith Talk
- What about Bruce's story do you find compelling? How does his obedience to God in starting Urban Promise impact you? What are ways you want to follow God's voice?
- Talk about ways you, as a household or pastorate, can take the gifts and skills God has given you to care for the community around you.
- What mission trips most interest you? Make sure you communicate your interest to the church office.
My Part in God's Church
Jonah 1 - 4
Faith Talk:
- Discuss together the ways you are currently contributing your part to the life of God's church.
- Take time to dream together about ways you would like to partner with God'd church in the future.
- Talk about ways you want to participate in the Week of Prayer
Celebrating Summer Missions
Hear the various stories of those who are moving on mission simply because it's God has called them to be. John 10:11-16
Go Reveal Jesus - Celebrating Mission
Faith Talks
1. Share a few highlights from your Taste of Mission experience.
2. Pray for God to continue working in the connections you were made. Share any ways you think God would have you follow up.
Church Planting: Citylight
Matthew 28:19