Sermon Series Resources

Sermon Study Guide (pdf): April 27

Video Resource: What is Baptism? A Brief Video by Jeff Faull - This is a 5-minute video summary by our Senior Minister, Jeff Faull, addressing the question: What is baptism?

Class Registration: Kids' Baptism Class - For children, grades K-4, and their family to learn more about baptism and why it’s an important part of their faith journey. This class will be during first service at 9:00 am in room L2.

Study Resource: Students’ Baptism Information

Study Resource: Discipleship: The Mission is Not Finished - Discipleship is the state of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. So, what then is a disciple? A disciple is simply a follower or a student of Jesus Christ. When we bring in the depth of New Testament teaching on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, we can expand the definition of a disciple of Jesus to be someone who is 1) following Jesus, 2) being changed by Jesus, and is 3) committed to the mission of Jesus (Matthew 4:19).

Study Resource: John Chapter 17: Scripture & Commentary

Study Resource: John Chapter 16: Scripture & Commentary

Study Resource: John Chapter 15: Scripture & Commentary - During this sermon series, we encourage people to study John chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17. See last week's resources for chapter 14 scripture and commentary. This week we focus on John chapter 15.

Study Resource: John 14 Scripture & Commentary

Sermon Study Guide (pdf): April 20

Study Resource: Evidence for Easter: Part 1 - Easter is a special time when the interest about Jesus and his death, burial, and resurrection is piqued for many. There are lots of people who share opinions. But few share the facts. This is the first of three posts giving facts about Jesus and his death, burial, and resurrection.

Study Resource: Evidence for Easter: Part 2 - The truth of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection is supremely important. But the position a person takes on these events should not be a matter of pride, arrogance, or blind faith.

Study Resource: Evidence for Easter: Part 3 - The most important questions focus on whether Jesus actually died, was buried in a tomb, and rose from the dead.

Study Resource: What Is the Meaning of Easter: An Article - Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, which happened the Sunday after he was crucified on Friday. Jesus’ resurrection is worth celebrating for six reasons: His resurrection means that 1) his execution wasn’t the end, 2) there’s an afterlife, 3) he was successful in saving us from our sins, 4) he was telling the truth, 5) he ended the reign of our deepest enemies, and 6) he has begun restoring all reality.

Study Resource: Why did Jesus Rise on the Third Day: An Article - Why did Jesus’ resurrection take place three days after his death? He could have risen one day, two days, or even four days after his death and the resurrection would still be historically valid according to eyewitnesses. Is the third day merely a random, inconsequential detail tacked on to the resurrection? Or is there significance to this timeline?

Study Resource: John 14 Scripture & Commentary

Study Resource: John Chapter 15: Scripture & Commentary - During this sermon series, we encourage people to study John chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17. See last week's resources for chapter 14 scripture and commentary. This week we focus on John chapter 15.

Study Resource: John Chapter 16: Scripture & Commentary

Sermon Study Guide (pdf): April 13

Study Resource: Why Did Jesus Have to Die: An Article - If you ask five people, “Why did Jesus die on the cross?” you’ll likely get a dozen different answers. For some, it’s about sacrifice, sin, and forgiveness. For others, the focus is on Jesus’ cosmic victory over death or his ultimate example of selflessness. Each perspective raises questions that require deeper exploration. At its core, though, the Bible presents a simple yet profound explanation: Jesus chose to die because God loves humanity.

Video Resource: Good Friday and Easter: A 2-Session Study - In these sessions from The Gospel of Mark, Francis Chan teaches on Jesus’s death and resurrection and challenges us to consider how to live our lives in light of Jesus’s sacrifice and victory over death.

Video Resource: Easter Changes Everything: A 5-Session Study - The resurrection is the most important moment in history, but it is more than an event we remember on Easter Sunday. Join pastor J.D. Greear as he takes a deeper look at Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection in the Gospel of Matthew, revealing the ways we should see ourselves in Jesus’s story. Jesus died for us so that he could be alive in us today. Easter changes everything.

Study Resource: Jesus Death: The Impact - This is a 2-page Bible Hub study with relevant scripture.

Study Resource: John 14 Scripture & Commentary

Study Resource: John Chapter 15: Scripture & Commentary - During this sermon series, we encourage people to study John chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17. See last week's resources for chapter 14 scripture and commentary. This week we focus on John chapter 15.

Sermon Study Guide (pdf): April 6

Study Resource: Jesus' Significance: "I Am" Statements - This is an article providing some context and commentary on Jesus’ seven 'I Am' Statements.

Study Resource: Jesus is God: Journey into the Evidence - Check out this compelling article by Megan Rawlings: Is Jesus God? Based on what Jesus claimed about himself, what Jesus did to back up his claims, and what both his Old Testament predecessors and New Testament contemporaries said about him, we have good reason to see Jesus as God.

Study Resource: John 14 Scripture & Commentary

Study Resource: Jesus’ Light Shines in the Darkness - The apostle John explains at the beginning of his Gospel, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it” (John 1:5). By “the light,” John is referring to the truth and clarity that Jesus gives to his followers. This article reflects on what it means to let Jesus be our light and to let him shine in our darkness.

Study Resource: Jesus’ Teaching: The Primary Message - From all my study and training, I understood the Great Commission to essentially mean, go everywhere with the gospel and make disciples by teaching people to believe and obey what Jesus taught. Jesus wanted many to become His disciples, plant new faith communities, and reproduce His life in others. This message and multiplication process seems simple enough, but it wasn’t what I observed happening.

Video Resource: About Jesus: Kids’ Devotions - Help your kids know that Jesus is our Messiah, our Teacher and our King! Follow along for just 5 minutes a day as we discover how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies, taught about life in the Kingdom of God, and died and rose again to bring us all the gift of new life in him!

Study Resource Excavating Evidence for Jesus - Designed for all ages, Excavating the Evidence is fun and educational, encouraging families to dig deeper into the Gospels together. Archaeologist and author Dr. Titus Kennedy explores the scripture, history, archaeology, and evidence for the ancient world surrounding the trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Podcast Resource: Is Jesus God? A BibleProject Podcast - This episode continues our series examining God as a character in the Bible. Today Tim and Jon dive deep into the story of Jesus of Nazareth, discussing common questions like, “Is Jesus God?”