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Sunday Sermons

SunSundayMayMay13th2012

May 12, 2012 - Faith endures

Posted Sunday, May 13 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Truly Epic: Run Hard 0 comments Add comment

Truly Epic...Jesus Christ and the power of an indestructible life

Run Hard - Faith endures

Todd Dugard

Hebrews 12:1-3

When you have a faith that endures,

…you model your life on those who went before you (v1a)

...resolving to “run the race” as they did (v1b-2)

…getting rid of all excess weight

…purging sin from your life

…and setting your sights on the prize

…filling your thoughts with Jesus (v3a)

…because we all “grow weary and fainthearted” at times. (v3b)

SG Curriculum

1. Who are the witnesses you have in your heritage to follow?

2. In what ways are the “races set before us” as individuals alike or unique?

3. In what way can good things (weight) hinder living for Christ? (vs. 1)

4. In what ways can sin continue to entangle us? (vs. 1) What can we do about it?

5. Read Philippians 2:1-11. In what specific ways can we carefully consider Jesus’ example in comparison to our own lives?

6. What are some things that cause weariness or discouragement? Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. What do we need to keep our eyes on and how do we do that?

Breakout:

1. What specific weight or sin is holding me back that I need freedom from?

2. How can we encourage each other in Jesus this week?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures.

1. Hebrews 12:1-3

2. Philippians 2:1-11

Audio

Faith endures.mp3

SunSundayMayMay6th2012

May 5, 2012 - Faith believes

Posted Sunday, May 06 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Truly Epic: Run Hard 0 comments Add comment

Truly Epic...Jesus Christ and the power of an indestructible life

Run Hard - Faith believes

Todd Dugard

Hebrews 11:32-40

Do you have a faith that believes?

Believe this: You are "made strong out of weakness" (v. 32-34)

Believe this: You will "rise again to a better life" (v. 35)

Believe this: You are one "of whom the world was not worthy" (v. 36-38)

Believe this: You have "something better" waiting for you (v. 39-40)

Small Group Curriculum

1. What are most people referring to when they say, “You have to have faith”?

2. How does the worldly philosophy of “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” apply where you live and work?

3. How do we live out that God’s value system elevates weakness? (vs. 34) Read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

4. Share how you believe the people listed in verse 32, expressed faith.

5. Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 14, 19. What does this passage tell us? (vs. 35)

6. What am I known for – earthly or spiritual things? How can we know each other on the basis of our faith? (vs. 39)

7. Share some evidences of faith we see in each other.

Breakout:

1. Have I been using my weakness as a pass for sin instead of confidence in God’s Power and Purpose? (vs. 34) In what area do I need to step up?

2. How do I see my life fitting into God’s Purposes?

3. Who can I share the gospel with this week?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures.

1. Hebrews 11:39-40

2. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Audio

Faith believes.mp3

SunSundayAprApril29th2012

April 29, 2012- Lessons from the Life of Joseph of Arimathea

Posted Sunday, April 29 2012 @ 11 AM byCristian Barbosu Tagged Celebrating 10 Years of Harvest in Canada 0 comments Add comment

Pastor Cristian Barbosu
Harvest Romania

Luke 23:49-56

Lessons from the life of Joseph of Arimathea

- Cristian Barbosu

- April 29, 2012

Joseph of Arimathea was:

- member of the council (vs 50)

- good and righteous (vs 50)

- just, non-compromising (vs 51)

- a man of faith (vs 51)

Why do people fear or are ashamed of Christ:

- position

- prestige

- popularity

Remember if you want to break the cycle of fear and shame:

- true faith demands courage (Mark 15:42)

- true faith demands a price (Luke 23:52)

---price of his dignity

---price of his popularity/position/prestige(Numbers 19)

---price of material things

- True faith demands a public testimony

Will you take a public stand for Jesus?

Small Group Curriculum: Luke 23:49-56

1. What did Joseph have going for him? (Luke 23:50-51, Mark 15:43)

2. What thing is preventing you from being a hero of the faith?

3. Share a time when you failed, because of fear and shame, to identify with Christ?

4. “Satan will seek every opportunity to get you to hide, lie, and deny your identity in Christ.” What does this cause? John 19:38

5. Share what identifying with Jesus openly might cost you?

6. Read Matthew 10:32, Mark 15:43. What do these passages tell us?

7. What is an area I need to take courage in this week?

Breakout:

1. What one thing is holding me back with fear and shame?

2. Where and before whom do I need take courage and confess Christ this week?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures.

1. Matthew 10:32

2. Joshua 1:9

Audio

Joseph Arimathea.mp3

SunSundayAprApril22nd2012

April 22, 2012 - Faith chooses

Posted Sunday, April 22 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Truly Epic: Run Hard 0 comments Add comment

Truly Epic...Jesus Christ and the power of an indestructible life

Run Hard - Faith chooses

Todd Dugard

Hebrews 11:22-31

Choose faith.

Choose faith over the fear of...

...what others will say (v. 23)
...material loss (v. 24-26)
...physical harm (v. 27-28)
...impossible situations (v. 29-30)

Choose faith because it alone delivers hope (v. 31a)

Choose faith by doing exactly what God says (v. 31b)

SG Curriculum

1.     Name two choices you have made (good or bad), that defined your life’s direction and share why you chose that way.
2.     When was the defining moment for you when you chose saving faith? (Romans 10:13)
3.     In what particular area of life is my faith being challenged right now?
4.     What is the greatest challenge to choosing faith I am facing in that area?
What others will say?
Material loss?
Physical harm?
An “impossible” situation?
5.     Are my eyes on the reward; or is my vision obscured by fleeting pleasures?
Which specific ones do I need to deal with?
6.     Where am I looking for hope? (Read Hebrews 6:17-20)

Breakout:

1. What challenge to my faith do I need to ask prayer for?

2. How can I help another to take hope this week?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures.

1. Hebrews 6:17-20

2. Hebrews 11:24-26

Audio

Faith chooses.mp3

SunSundayAprApril15th2012

April 15, 2012 - Faith blesses

Posted Sunday, April 15 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Truly Epic: Run Hard 0 comments Add comment

Truly Epic...Jesus Christ and the power of an indestructible life

Run Hard - Faith blesses

Todd Dugard

Hebrews 11:20-22

If you are going to invoke a blessing, by faith (and you should!), to future generations you must...

Look past what serves you in your lifetime (v. 20)
Lose the excuses and accept the ups and downs of your own faith (v. 21)
Live out the purpose God has given you as a son (v. 22)

Small Group Curriculum

1.     How has God answered someone’s blessing over you with His favor, protection, help or gifts?
2.     What are the practical ramifications of a commitment to be a blessing – in my own family, in my church family, in my community?
3.     Are you seeking to be used of God no matter the past? (Have you received the blessing from God?)
4.     Share one particular action or event that affirmed to you one of the elements of the blessing.
*Personal Commitment – “I am here for you”
*Affirmation of Worth – “You are valued”
*Expression of Potential for the Future – “You have so much ahead of you”
5.     Read Matthew 3:16-17. What elements of the blessing did Jesus receive from his Father?
6.     What are some practical ways to communicate the blessing to our kids or someone else’s children?

Breakout:

1. What actions do I need to take to bless my children?

2. How can we support each other in giving the blessing?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures.

1. Hebrews 11:20-22

2. Matthew 3:16-17

Audio

Faith blesses.mp3

SunSundayAprApril8th2012

April 8, 2012 - Our God's Alive!

Posted Sunday, April 08 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Easter 0 comments Add comment

Our God's Alive!
Easter Sunday

Luke 24:1-12
Todd Dugard

Believe the unbelievable: our God's alive!

Cut through your emotions and pain (v. 1-5a)
Challenge the assumptions you've had (v. 5b-7)
Respond to the growing conviction in your heart (v. 8-10)
Expect a mixed reaction to your new faith (v. 11-12)

SG Curriculum

1. What responses have you had to your belief that Jesus is alive?

2. What is your attitude to witnessing? Whose job is it to convince?

3. What role does apologetics play? (Defending the faith).

4. Share a time that God cut through your emotions and pain with a reminder of his truth. (vs. 4-8)

5. How doubtful am I of God’s conviction? Do I accept that God is working in me and in others, in our church or community?

6. Am I willing to accept the reactions of others to my bold faith?

Breakout:

1. What are some heart assumptions I have that keep me from acting on truth?

2. What conviction from God is growing in my heart?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures:

1. Luke 24:46-49

2. John 11:25-26

Audio

Our God_s Alive.mp3

FriFridayAprApril6th2012

April 6, 2012 - Good Friday "God's Dead?"

Posted Friday, April 06 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Easter 0 comments Add comment

God's Dead?
John 12:20-26

What the death of Jesus reveals to us…

the God-longing:

“Sir, we wish to see Jesus”

v20-22

the crisis moment:
“The time has come”

v23

the unavoidable truth:

“If it dies…”

v24-25

the crucial choice:

“he must follow me”

v26a

the astonishing outcome:

“the Father will honor him”

v26b

Audio

God_s Dead_.mp3

SunSundayAprApril1st2012

April 1, 2012 - Faith obeys

Posted Sunday, April 01 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged No tags 0 comments Add comment

Truly Epic...Jesus Christ and the power of an indestructible life

Run Hard - Faith obeys

Todd Dugard

Hebrews 11:8-19

The signs of faith-filled obedience…

no hesitation (v8a)

no objections (v8b, 11-12)

no expectations (v9-10, 13-16)

no fear (v17-19)

SG Curriculum

1. How has our society moved away from obedience to individualism?

2. What is the next right thing God wants me to “get under?”

3. What are my objections to obeying? (vs. 11) (Note the 5 excuses we were given: Not right now/God’s asking too much/Did God really say that?/God will forgive if I don’t obey/That will be too embarrassing) Am I using excuses now?

4. Read 2 Corinthians 4:7 - How is God’s power being shown in my life now? What obedience will release it?

5. Share your expectations of heaven. (vs. 16)

6. Read Genesis 22:9-14. What does Abraham’s example tell me to keep my eyes on?

7. What are some expectations that get in the way of what God really has for us?

Breakout:

1. What is the next right thing I need to obey God in?

2. What are the expectations of my heart about God and this life? Are they biblical?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures.

1. Hebrews 11:13-16

2. 2 Corinthians 4:7

Audio

Faith obeys.mp3

SunSundayMarMarch25th2012

March 25, 2012 - Faith pleases

Posted Sunday, March 25 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Truly Epic: Run Hard 0 comments Add comment

Truly Epic...Jesus Christ and the power of an indestructible life

Run Hard - Faith pleases...

Todd Dugard

Hebrews 11:4-7

What kind of faith commends you to God?

   Offer him acceptable worship (v. 4)

   Please him with your walk (v. 5-6)

   Honour him in your work (v. 7) Audio

Faith pleases.mp3

SunSundayMarMarch18th2012

March 18, 2012 - Faith is

Posted Sunday, March 18 2012 @ 11 AM byTodd Dugard Tagged Truly Epic: Run Hard 0 comments Add comment

Truly Epic...Jesus Christ and the power of an indestructible life

Run Hard - Faith is...

Todd Dugard

Hebrews 11:1-3

You can't run hard if you don't have faith in Jesus Christ.

Your faith gives you complete confidence in what God says (v. 1a)

...and compels you to act no matter the circumstances (v. 1b)

Your faith has you looking to God to gain his approval (v.2)

...knowing that everything good in your life comes from him (v. 3)

SG Curriculum

1. How has life been harder than you expected?

2. Read John 20:24-29. Have I acted on my belief in the unseen by trusting Jesus?

3. Pastor Todd started by saying, “You can’t run hard if you don’t have faith in Jesus Christ.” - How important is salvation to living by faith?

4. Share your story of walking by faith in a hard time. (vs. 1 “assurance, conviction”)

5. Read vs. 2. What am I known for? Whose approval am I craving? (Take some time to share positive traits of faith that you see in each other.)

6. Is my foundation for living rooted in rationalism or living by faith?

7. (Bonus question!) Without discussing the mechanics of how or when, how important to saving faith is a belief in creation – ex nihilo?

Breakout:

1. In what specific area do I need to stop walking by sight and start walking by faith?

2. In what specific thing do I need to seek God’s approval, and stop seeking man’s approval?

3. How can we encourage each other this week to walk by faith?

Transforming Prayer:

Pray the following Scriptures.

1. Hebrews 6:19

2. John 20:26-29

Audio

Faith is.mp3