Spiritual Doubt v.s. Faith and Salvation March 9, 2024 Spiritual Doubt v.s. Faith and Salvation Sermon Series: Withstand Download PDF Ephesians 6:16-17a Main Idea Don't wait for the devil to attack to get dressed in God's armor Outline 1. Faith isn't for passivity, it's for activity 2. Salvation isn't for insurance, its for assurance Discussion Questions 1. The consistency of spiritual warfare can vary. How might this inconsistency lead us to "leave our armor at home"? Discuss how we can remain vigilant and equipped with the Armor of God in our daily lives. 2. Reflect on areas of your life where you might be passive in your faith. What steps can you take to become more actively engaged in your spiritual journey? 3. Read 1 John 5:4–5. How does this passage inspire us to overcome the world through our faith? Share personal experiences where your faith has helped you overcome challenges. 4. Discuss how viewing salvation merely as an entrance fee can limit our spiritual growth. What practices can help us deepen our relationship with God and grow beyond just meeting the minimum requirements of faith? 5. While justified by faith, we're called to 'work out our salvation with fear and trembling' (Philippians 2:12). How can we balance the assurance of being saved by grace with the ongoing process of sanctification, especially when we know we aren't perfect? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

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Pray Then Like This June 8, 2025 Pray Then Like This Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:9a Main Idea “What is prayer?” Outline Discussion Questions How might structured prayers like the Lord’s Prayer or using passages found in Psalms be a healthy way to guide prayer? (examples Psalm 23, 42) Jesus doesn’t leave prayer completely open-ended—He gives us a pattern. Why is that significant? Why is the overall structure(Father’s will, then us) of the Lord’s prayer in of itself significant? Should this guide how we pray? When you think about your current prayer life, is it more shaped by God’s will or your personal needs? Why do you think that is? If God answered every one of your prayers this week, would His name be hallowed more widely, or would your life just be more comfortable? Application: Where do you sense God inviting you to grow in prayer—not just in frequency, but in honesty,vulnerability, and submitting to His will first? What might our prayer life look like this week if we apply what Jesus exemplified in the Lord's prayer? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Faithful With Our Giving March 15, 2026 Faithful With Our Giving Sermon Series: How Much Did That Cost? Download PDF Luke 12:13-21 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 16 And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17 and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18 And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” Main Idea WE ARE TO BE FAITHFUL WITH OUR GIVING. Outline REALIZING COVETING IS A BAD PLACE TO START (VV13-15) BEING RICH TOWARDS GOD (VV16-21) Discussion Questions REALIZING COVETING IS A BAD PLACE TO START (VV13-15) Why do you think Jesus refuses to settle the inheritance dispute? What does Jesus identify as the deeper issue behind the man’s request? How does coveting affect the way we view other people’s possessions or success? Why does coveting make contentment difficult? Where do you see the “How much did that cost?” mentality showing up in everyday life? Why do you think money often causes conflict between people or within families? What are some signs that coveting may be influencing our hearts? What practices can help us grow in contentment with what God has given us? BEING RICH TOWARDS GOD (VV16-21) Why does God call the rich man a fool? What does the parable reveal about trusting in wealth for security? What does it mean to be “rich toward God”? How does this parable challenge the way people normally think about success? What are some ways people today try to build security apart from God? How can generosity help guard our hearts against trusting in money? What practical steps can help someone begin growing in faithful giving? How does giving help shift our focus from building our own kingdom to participating in God’s kingdom? Looking Forward What is one practical way you can be more faithful in giving this week? Prayer Focus Pray for hearts that are free from coveting and comparison. Pray for contentment with what God has provided. Pray for wisdom and faithfulness in how we steward money. Pray that God would help your group grow in generosity and trust in Him. Pray for Peace Church to use resources faithfully for God’s kingdom. Pray for people in the church who may be struggling financially. Pray that each person would learn to be rich toward God in their lives and giving.

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WHAT WOULD JESUS DO… ABOUT CAPITALISM AND BILLIONAIRES September 20, 2026 WHAT WOULD JESUS DO… ABOUT CAPITALISM AND BILLIONAIRES Sermon Series: Download PDF Luke 12:13-21 (ESV): 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 16 And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17 and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18 And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” Main Idea JESUS' CALL IS FOR GENEROUS HEARTS TO BE COMMITTED TO GOD. Outline Discussion Questions INHERITANCE ISN'T THE SIN; COVETOUSNESS IS (VV13–15) 1. A man in the crowd asks Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute (v13). Why does Jesus decline to act as judge or arbitrator (v14)? 2. Jesus turns the man's request into a broader warning: “be on your guard against all covetousness” (v15). Why address the heart behind the request rather than the dispute itself? 3. Coveting is thinking that you need what someone else has and refusing to find contentment. It is in the 10thcommandment (Exodus 20:17). Where do you see that instinct in yourself, especially comparing your life or finances to others'? 4. How does looking at the wealth of billionaires or others with more than us tempt us toward covetousness rather than gratitude? 5. The antidote to coveting is gratitude. What is one thing God has given you that you tend to take for granted? ACCUMULATION ISN'T THE SIN; SELFISHNESS IS (VV16–20) 1. In the parable, the rich man's land “produced plentifully” (v16). Is the abundance itself treated as sinful here? What does that tell us about wealth and increase? 2. Notice how many times the man says “I” and “my” in vv17–19. What does his internal monologue reveal about who he is living for? 3. God calls the man a “fool” (v20), not for being successful, but for what reason? What made his accumulation foolish rather than wise? 4. The antidote to selfishness is generosity. How has an increase (a raise, a bonus, a good year) tempted you to build bigger barns for yourself rather than to give? 5. What would it look like this week to make a decision about your resources with others in mind rather than only yourself? OWNERSHIP ISN'T THE SIN; GREED IS (V21) 1. What does it mean to be “rich toward God”? 2. Jesus elsewhere says, “Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required” (Luke 12:48). How might this shape how you view your own wealth and the wealth of others? 3. The antidote to greed is remembering the generosity of the gospel. How does remembering what God has freely given you in Jesus change how tightly you hold onto what you have? 4. This message is a challenge, but it is meant to produce faithfulness (not shame). What is one faithful next step you can take this week with what God has entrusted to you? Looking Forward Jesus warns that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions, and calls us instead to be rich toward God. What is one step of generosity God is inviting you to take this week (with your time, money, or possessions) that reflects gratitude rather than covetousness? Prayer Focus Pray for… • Gratitude for what God has already given, instead of coveting what others have • Generosity with our resources, trusting God rather than hoarding for ourselves • Hearts that are rich toward God, not just rich in possessions

Follow Your Heart September 28, 2024 Follow Your Heart Sermon Series: Calling Out Cultural Lies Download PDF Jeremiah 17:9 Main Idea Follow God, not your heart. Outline 1. Our hearts are liars 2. Our hearts are lacking 3. Our hearts are lost Discussion Questions Cultural Perspective vs. Biblical Perspective The phrase “follow your heart” is common in culture today. How do you think this message aligns or conflicts with biblical teaching? Read Jeremiah 17:9. What does this passage tell us about the condition of the human heart? Defining Trust in God In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are encouraged to “trust in the Lord with all your heart.” How does this differ from following our own heart or desires? Share an example of a time when you had to trust in God’s plan over your own feelings or desires. What was the outcome? Guarding Your Heart Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” What does it mean to guard your heart in the context of today’s culture? How can we apply this practically in our lives. Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Deliver Us from Evil September 2, 2025 Deliver Us from Evil Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:13b Main Idea Outline Discussion Questions Read Matthew 6:13b. Why do you think Jesus teaches us to pray for deliverance from evil? What does this reveal about the reality of evil in our lives and in the world? Read Ephesians 6:10-12. How does Paul describe the spiritual battle believers face? How does this help us understand the need to pray for God’s protection? Read John 17:15. In His prayer, Jesus asks the Father not to take His disciples out of the world but to protect them from the evil one. How does this shape the way we live faithfully in a fallen world? Read 2 Thessalonians 3:3.Paul assures believers that “the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” How can this promise encourage us to trust God when we feel vulnerable? What role does prayer play in helping us resist evil and cling to God’s power? How have you experienced this in your own life? Theological Reflection Evil is not just abstract brokenness but a real enemy opposed to God and His people. Only God has the power to ultimately rescue and protect us. How does this prayer grow your dependence on His strength instead of your own? Application Each morning this week, pray specifically for God’s deliverance from evil influences—whether in your thought life, relationships, or the culture around you. Take time to put on the “armor of God” (Ephesians 6:13-18) through prayer, asking Him to clothe you with truth, righteousness, faith, and readiness. Share with your group one area of life where you feel spiritual opposition. Ask others to pray for God’s protection and strength for you. Closing If God is the one who delivers us from evil, how can we live with both humility and confidence each day? Where do you need to rely on His power to rescue and protect you right now? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

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Jesus: Lion, Lamb and Temple August 10, 2024 Jesus: Lion, Lamb and Temple Sermon Series: It Had To Be Said Download PDF John 2:13-22 Main Idea Outline 1) Lion 2) Lamb 3) Temple Discussion Questions Lion: In what ways do you see Jesus displaying authority and power in your life? How does this aspect of His nature challenge or comfort you? Lamb: How does Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb impact your understanding of grace and forgiveness? Share a time when you’ve experienced His mercy. Temple: What does it mean for Jesus to be the Temple? How does this change your perspective on worship and God’s presence? Personal Reflection: How do these three aspects of Jesus' identity—Lion, Lamb, and Temple—shape your relationship with Him? Which aspect do you feel most connected to, and why? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Does This Offend You? August 16, 2026 Does This Offend You? Sermon Series: Questions Download PDF John 6:60-70 60 When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” 61 But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, “Do you take offense at this? 62 Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? 63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. 64 But there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) 65 And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” 66 After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69 and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” 70 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil.” Main Idea TRUTH CAN BE OFFENSIVE. Outline 1. Truth can be offensive, but it leads to greater Truth (vv60-63) 2. Truth can be offensive, but it leads to greater Revelation (vv64-65) 3. Truth can be offensive, but it leads to greater Faith (vv66-70) Discussion Questions Truth can be offensive, but it leads to greater Truth (vv60-63) What is a truth you initially resisted or didn’t want to hear, but eventually realized you needed? What made it difficult to accept? The disciples respond, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” What do you think made Jesus’ teaching “hard”? Jesus doesn’t soften his teaching when people are offended by it. In fact, he presses further. What does that tell us about Jesus’ relationship to truth and our comfort? Jesus says, “The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” How should that shape the way we respond when something Jesus says conflicts with what we feel, want, or believe? What teaching of Jesus do you personally find difficult? What would it look like to wrestle honestly with that teaching without simply rejecting it? Truth can be offensive, but it leads to greater Revelation (vv64-65) Jesus moves beneath their objections and identifies a deeper issue: “There are some of you who do not believe.” How can intellectual objections, cultural disagreements, or personal discomfort sometimes reveal a deeper issue of trust? Verse 65 emphasizes that coming to Jesus is ultimately a work of God. How does that truth affect the way we think about our own faith? How might it change the way we pray for and interact with people who don’t believe? Sometimes difficult truth reveals something not only about God, but about us. What might our reactions to uncomfortable biblical truth reveal about our hearts? Truth can be offensive, but it leads to greater Faith (vv66-70) Verse 66 is striking: “Many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.” Why do you think Jesus allows them to leave rather than changing his message to keep them? What does that teach us about genuine discipleship? Jesus asks the Twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Imagine Jesus asking you that question. What makes you stay with Jesus when following him is costly, confusing, or difficult? Peter doesn’t say, “Jesus, now everything makes sense.” He says, “Lord, to whom shall we go?” What is the difference between faith that says “I understand everything” and faith that says “I trust the One I’m following”? Peter says, “You have the words of eternal life.” Where are you tempted to look for “life” apart from Jesus? What promises does that alternative make, and where does it ultimately fall short? Looking Forward Where is Jesus currently be asking you to trust him even though his truth feels difficult or costly? Prayer Focus Pray for… A heart that receives truth — Pray that God would make you humble and teachable, especially when His Word challenges, confronts, or offends you. Wisdom to recognize what is true — Pray that when your feelings, preferences, or culture conflict with Jesus’ words, you would trust His truth over your own understanding. The Spirit to give understanding and life — Pray that the Holy Spirit would help you understand God’s Word and use it to transform your heart, not merely increase your knowledge. God to reveal areas of unbelief — Pray that God would expose places where you say you trust Jesus but still resist what He says. Faith when following Jesus is hard — Pray for the courage to keep walking with Jesus when obedience is costly, confusing, or unpopular. A deeper confidence in who Jesus is — Pray that you could increasingly say with Peter, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” People in your life who are struggling with Jesus — Pray by name for someone who is questioning, doubting, or walking away. Ask the Father to draw them to Jesus and open their heart to His truth. Your group to become faithful disciples — Pray that you would be a community that doesn’t run from difficult truth but helps one another trust and follow Jesus through it.

The News to His People (The Shepherds) December 14, 2024 The News to His People (The Shepherds) Sermon Series: Go Tell It On The Mountain Download PDF Luke 2:8-20 Main Idea The shepherd's reaction to Jesus' birth shows us our response to Christmas should lead us to Christ, to testify, and to worship. Outline 1. They run to his side (vv8-16) 2. They re-tell his story (vv17-19) 3. They rejoice in his birth (vv20) Discussion Questions In verses 8-16, the shepherds receive the angel’s message and immediately go to find Jesus. What does their prompt response teach us about obedience and eagerness in seeking Christ? Reflect on James 1:22, which encourages us to be doers of the word and not hearers only. How can we apply this principle when we sense God prompting us to act? After seeing Jesus, the shepherds spread the word about what had been told them concerning this child. How does their example inspire us to share our faith and experiences with others? Consider 1 Peter 3:15, which urges believers to always be prepared to give an answer for the hope they have. What are some practical ways you can share the story of Jesus in your community? How can you share the story of Jesus’ impact on your life with others during this Christmas season? Looking Forward Prayer Focus