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Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
October 13, 2020
On this week’s Behind The Message the discussion continues from the weekend’s message on forgiveness taken from the book of Philemon. Pastor Daniel, Jennifer, and Pastor Mike talk further about forgiveness and how living out the Gospel message informs and defines our relationships with others.
Big Truth
We forgive others as God in Christ has forgiven us.
WHAT IS TRUE FORGIVENESS?
Forgiveness is the recognition and release of the debt that is owed us, along with reconciliation and restoration of the relationship with the person who has wronged us.
WHY IS FORGIVENESS SO DIFFICULT FOR US?
-Pain inflicted by others is real.
-We forget the sovereignty of God.
-We long for justice.
-Forgiveness is perceived as weakness.
-We have an inward battle against an enemy called pride.
WHY SHOULD WE FORGIVE?
-We forgive because our Father commands us to forgive.
-We forgive others because we have been forgiven far more.
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
-Read Ephesians 4:32. What is the believer’s motivation for extending forgiveness to others?
-Read Matthew 18:23-35 and discuss the following…
-In this parable, who owed the largest debt?
-What was to be the consequence of his inability to pay back the debt?
-Who paid the debt of the wicked servant?
-What was the wicked servant’s response to his fellow servant and the debt owed?
-What are some conclusions that we can make about the wicked servant based on the wicked servant’s response to his fellow servant?
-How should the forgiveness extended to the wicked servant have impacted his relationship with his fellow servant?
-Consider the five reasons that forgiveness is difficult from the sermon this past weekend. Share with your discussion group which of those five reasons is the biggest roadblock to your extending forgiveness.
-Evaluate your relationships with others. Is there anyone you have wronged and you need to ask for forgiveness? Is there anyone to whom you need to extend forgiveness? Make a commitment to take the first step towards forgiveness and share that step with a member of your discussion group asking them to pray for you and hold you accountable.
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
BIG TRUTH
We forgive others as God in Christ has forgiven us.
WHAT IS TRUE FORGIVENESS?
Forgiveness is the recognition and release of the debt that is owed us, along with reconciliation and restoration of the relationship with the person who has wronged us.
WHY IS FORGIVENESS SO DIFFICULT FOR US?
Pain inflicted by others is real.
We forget the sovereignty of God.
We long for justice.
Forgiveness is perceived as weakness.
We have an inward battle against an enemy called pride.
WHY SHOULD WE FORGIVE?
We forgive because our Father commands us to forgive.
We forgive others because we have been forgiven far more.
The Bible 2020 message series. Message by Mike Laughrun.
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
On this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel & Jennifer continue the discussion from the weekend’s message from 1 & 2 Corinthians on giving. Pastor Mike joins them at the table and they all talk further about the call to practice faithful stewardship and generosity. For assistance with stewardship, visit tcbchurch.org/deacons, click on Request Help, and complete the linked form.
Big Truth
Because Jesus gave Himself, we generously give
Big Ideas
We give regardless of circumstances.
We give proportionally, sacrificially, and willingly.
We give impactfully.
We give worshipfully.
We give systematically.
We give trusting our all-sufficient, abundantly gracious God who is able.
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
What Got You?
Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
Read 2 Corinthians 8:9 and discuss the believer’s motivation for giving.
Read Mark 12:41-44. Compare and contrast the main characters of Jesus’ teaching: the rich and the poor widow.
-Describe the manner of giving for each of the main characters.
- Which of the main characters does Jesus praise for their gift? What criteria does He use for making this distinction?
-How do the examples of the rich and the poor widow challenge you? Encourage you?
Read Matthew 6:1-4. What is Jesus’ instruction for giving? Why would He give this instruction?
-Consider the Big Ideas from Pastor Mike’s message. Share with your Discussion Group which Big Idea you would like to work on when it comes to your stewardship/giving?
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Big Truth
Because Jesus gave Himself, we generously give.
Big Ideas:
We give regardless of circumstances.
We give proportionally, sacrificially, and willingly.
We give impactfully.
We give worshipfully.
We give systematically.
We give trusting our all-sufficient, abundantly gracious God who is able.
The Bible 2020 message series. Message by Mike Laughrun.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
On this week’s Behind The Message, special guest Jeremy Bledsoe co-hosts with Jennifer. They, along with Pastor Mike, continue the discussion on Romans from the weekend’s sermon talking further about how Paul announces the good news of the Gospel and the implications of that good news for those who believe.
Big Truth
By faith, we live in union with Jesus Christ Himself
Big Ideas
- United with Jesus, we are dead to sin
- United with Jesus, we are raised to new life
- United with Jesus, sin is defeated but not eliminated
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
In the BTM recording, Pastor Mike, Jennifer, and Jeremy talked about the practical means by which a believer lives out their new identity in union with Jesus and dead to sin. Pastor Mike gave a very practical formula for us to remember... “Consider yourself dead to sin (Romans 6:11) and present yourself to God (Romans 6:13).” This formula prioritizes a mindset that first considers/reckons/counts oneself dead to sin and then takes action according to this mindset.
First, the mind that considers itself dead to sin:
Read the following Bible verses and discuss what they say about a mindset that considers itself dead to sin.
-Romans 12:1-2
-Colossians 3:1-4
How does one have their mind transformed and set on things that are above?
-Titus 3:5
-2 Corinthians 3:18
Second, discuss the actions a believer takes according to this mindset:
Read the following Bible verses and discuss practical actions that a believer can take in order to live out of this new mindset of being dead to sin.
-Colossians 3:5-11
-Colossians 3:12-17
Even though for believers sin is defeated, sin is not eliminated. A believer could be discouraged by the constant struggle with their sin. Consider the quote from John Newton that Pastor Mike shared as part of his message and share with your group about the growth you have seen within yourself as you have continued to live out the truth of being dead to sin and united with Jesus.
“I am not what I might be, I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I wish to be, I am not what I hope to be. But I thank God I am not what I once was, and I can say with the great apostle, “By the grace of God I am what I am.”
Close your time together by reading Philippians 1:6 and praying that you would be cooperative with and obedient to God as He completes His work within you.
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Big Truth
By faith, we live in union with Jesus Christ Himself.
Big Ideas:
United with Jesus, we are dead to sin.
United with Jesus, we are raised to new life.
United with Jesus, sin is defeated but not eliminated.
Bible 2020 message series. Message by Mike Laughrun.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Daniel and Jennifer are joined by Laura and Pastor Paul for a special mailbox extended edition!
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Because Jesus Is Alive, We Go
and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
We Go In The Holy Spirit’s Power And Presence
We Go As Witnesses
We Go To Our Neighbors And The Nations
We Go Proclaiming Repentance And Faith
We Go In The Confidence Of Jesus’ Return
We Go In Persistent Prayer
We Go In Joyful Worship
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
- What do these verses say will be produced within us if we will hold this perspective of seeing our sufferings as a gift and something in which to rejoice?
- How are we enabled to endure and have these fruits produced in us?
Talk about Pastor Paul’s Big Idea from the sermon “We Go As Witnesses.” Discuss the implications of being a witness for Christ who is to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
- What is the whole truth of the Gospel?
- Which part of the Gospel is hardest for you to share? Why?
- Walk across the street and share the Gospel with your neighbor
- Say yes to a short term trip
- Commit to memory the whole truth of the Gospel so you are equipped to share when the opportunity arises
- Join in a Life Group where brothers and sisters will call you to be accountable to share the Gospel
- Devote yourself to praying for the lost
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Sunday Sep 20, 2020
Big Truth:
BECAUSE JESUS IS ALIVE, WE GO
46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
Luke 24:46-53
Big Ideas:
We Go In The Holy Spirit’s Power And Presence
We Go As Witnesses
We Go To Our Neighbors And The Nations
We Go Proclaiming Repentance And Faith
We Go In The Confidence Of Jesus’ Return
We Go In Persistent Prayer
We Go In Joyful Worship
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
September 14, 2020
On this week’s Behind The Message, Pastor Daniel & Jennifer continue the discussion from this past weekend’s message on the resurrection of Jesus. They discuss Jesus’ first appearances to His disciples and explore further the implications of the resurrection for Jesus’ disciples back then and for believers today.
Big Truth
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.
Luke 24
Big Ideas
The risen Christ abides with His people
The risen Christ confirms the truthfulness of Scripture
The risen Christ calls us to a mission
The risen Christ demands a response
Discussion
Lead Group Members to discuss the following…
-What Got You? Ask your group members to each share a takeaway from the weekend’s sermon or from the BTM video that got them thinking or doing.
-Read Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:22; and Mark 8:31.
What is Jesus teaching his disciples in these passages?
Read Luke 24:44-47. Why did the disciples not understand and hold onto these teachings?
-Consider Joseph of Arimathea (Luke 23:50-54). During the recording, Pastor Mike, Pastor Daniel, and Jennifer all discussed what it cost Joseph of Arimathea to publicly make a stand for Jesus by taking His body and giving Him his own tomb for His burial. Read Matthew 16:24-25. According to his actions, was Joseph of Arimathea a disciple of Jesus? Could a case be made for the authenticity of your discipleship based on the criteria found in these verses in Matthew 16?
-In Jennifer’s “What Got You” response, she talked about Jesus’ appearances to
-Mary Magdalene--a picture of grace
-The disciples on the road to Emmaus--a picture of Jesus’ pursuit and desire for intimacy with His followers
-Peter--failure is not final
Consider these three instances and share with your discussion group what they each teach you about the characteristics of Jesus. Which of these characteristics encourage you the most during this particular season of your life and why?
-Pastor Daniel & Jennifer talked at length about Big Idea #4: The Risen Christ Demands A Response.
-What is your response to this past weekend’s message and/or the Behind The Message recording?
-Have you responded to the message of the Gospel through repentance of your sin and saving faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus?
-Is there a…
-Promise to claim
-A command to obey
-Sin to confess
-Attribute of God to praise