December 22, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp • 1 John 4:8–12
Jesus shows us how much God loves us by giving His life for us, proving that love is at the very heart of who God is. God is the source of all love, and He gives us the strength to love others in ways we couldn’t on our own. When we love each other, people can see God working in us, and His love becomes real and complete, showing the world what He’s like.
Jesus shows us God’s love
God is the source of our love
God is seen when we love
Life Group Discussion:
In what ways can you remind yourself of God’s love when you feel distant from Him?
What are some ways you can actively depend on God’s love when relationships become challenging?
What is one specific way you can show God’s love to someone in your life this week?
Wrapped in Joy
December 15, 2024 • John Elmore • Luke 10:11–12
John unpacks Luke 2:10-11 in our series, “Wrapped”, emphasizing the angel’s proclamation that Jesus is the ultimate good news, bringing salvation and hope to the world. This good news produces great joy, an enduring and internal blessing rooted in Christ rather than circumstances. Finally, John highlights the inclusivity of the gospel, reminding believers that Jesus came for all people, offering eternal life and joy to anyone who receives Him.
Jesus Is The Good News
Jesus Brings Great Joy
Jesus Is For All People
Life Group Discussion:
What other sources of "good news" compete for your attention, and how can you keep Christ central in your life?
Share a time when you experienced joy despite difficult circumstances. What role did your faith play?
Who in your life might feel excluded from the good news of Jesus, and how can you intentionally share His love with them?
Wrapped in Peace
December 9, 2024 • Jonathan Pokluda • Luke 1
This week in our series, Wrapped, JP unpacks the message of Luke 1, reminding us where true peace is found. Peace comes when we trust in God’s promises, rely on His unlimited power, and align our lives with His purpose. As we embrace these truths, we can navigate life’s uncertainties with confidence and discover the lasting peace that only He can provide.
Our peace is wrapped in God’s promises
Our peace is wrapped in God’s power
Our peace is wrapped in God’s purpose
Life Group Discussion:
Have you ever struggled to believe in God’s promises? How did you overcome that doubt, or how are you working through it now?
Can you share a time when you saw God’s power at work in your life or someone else’s? How did that experience influence your faith?
How does knowing that God has a purpose for your life bring you peace during times of confusion or doubt?
Wrapped in Hope
December 2, 2024 • Nate Hilgenkamp • Romans 15:8–13
In this message from Romans 15:8-13, Nate reminds us that God is both a promise-making and promise-keeping God. Through Jesus’ birth, we see how God fulfilled His promises, not just to the Jewish people but to everyone. As we live our lives, we’re called to hold onto hope in what God has promised, because His faithfulness gives us reason to trust and live with joy and peace.
Scripture shows we have a promise making God
Christmas shows we have a promise keeping God
Our life should show hope in what God has promised
Life Group Discussion:
How do Old Testament promises, such as those to the Patriarchs, enhance our understanding of God's faithfulness? Does your life show hope to others?
How can the Christmas story inspire hope in seasons of waiting or uncertainty? What are things you are hoping for in this season of your life?
How does placing hope in God's promises affect your response to disappointments?
