Big Idea Money holds no virtuous value, it simply is a means to an end. Money should not control our hearts and lives but rather God should. Money then is a temporary gift that God gives us to serve him to the absolute fullest measure we can in this life. We should steward our resources and money and use them to serve others, the church, and the mission of the church is to further the kingdom of God....

Read 2 Tim 1:8-14 Questions Who has God used to pass the good deposit on to you? How have they invested in you? Read Paul’s “trustworthy sayings”: 1 Timothy 1:15, 3:1, 4:8-9; 2 Timothy 2:11-13. What does his emphasis on sayings like these tell us about what it means to follow God? In 1 Timothy 4:16, Paul tells Timothy, “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching.” Read this in context (start in verse 6)....

Take Care How You Build Read: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Malachi 1 Discussion Questions Where in this passage could you point to correct someone who suggests we are saved by works? What are some other passages of Scripture which more explicitly correct this thinking? How should knowing that God will reward believers’ service affect how we live? Life of a Steward Big Idea A godly steward seeks to bring honor to God with everything...

Big Idea God gives people gifts with which they can serve Him. Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 This week’s discussion centers around spiritual gifts and using those gifts. To help you identify the gifts you’ve been given if you don’t already know what yours are, you can take the assessment here. Open the resource guide in another tab as you watch the video. If you’d like to go even further, you can also take the spiritual pathways test...

Big Idea A godly servant must maintain the right attitude. Read: Luke 17:7-10 Discussion Questions What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s sermon was the most helpful, eye- opening, or troubling? Explain. Discuss instances in your life where maintaining the right attitude as a servant was challenging. How did you handle those situations? How can the principle of being a faithful and humble servant impact our relationships with others?...

Big Idea The Domino Effect Those whom God has saved must serve Him. Read: Joshua 24:14-15 Discussion Questions What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s sermon was the most helpful, eye- opening, or troubling? Explain. Read verses 1-13. What are some things that you find significant in those verses? Discuss what you’ve found and why those insights are important. Joshua commanded the people to serve the Lord—are we under the same command?...

Big Idea Don’t be arrogant, Consider and Submit to God Read: James 4:13-17 Bible app link Discussion Questions What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s sermon was the most helpful, eye-opening, or troubling? Explain. Why do you think people find it difficult to consider and include God in their daily plans? What helpful habits do you think could help us remember and recognize God’s sovereignty over our lives?...

Read Galatians 4:4-7 Questions Paul wrote that Jesus was born when the fullness of time had come. Discuss the implications of that statement. What does this teach us about God? Paul noted that Jesus was born “to redeem those who were under the law.” What does this mean for those who are saved? According to the text, what has God done for those He has redeemed?...

Big Idea God’s grace changes God’s people. Read: James 4:6-12 Bible app link Discussion Questions What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s sermon was the most helpful, eyeopening, or troubling? Explain. James issued eleven commands in this section. Which of these commands do you struggle with the most? Read verse seven. How do the actions of submitting to God and resisting the devil relate to one another, and what are some ways you can resist the devil?...

Big Idea Unchecked desires produce ungodly fruit. Read: James 4:1-5 Bible app link Discussion Questions What insight, principle, or observation from this week’s sermon did you find to be the most helpful, eye-opening, or troubling? Explain. James wanted his readers to understand that selfishness—which is a result of adopting worldly wisdom—will always destroy peace. Name some ways this is true in different aspects of life. One of the issues that James addresses in this text is that we are prone to covet or envy....