Guard the Good Deposit

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). What practical tips does Paul give Timothy for how to keep a watch on himself and the teaching? How can you build these into your life? What are possible stumbling blocks that might prevent you from effectively passing on the good deposit to others? Next Steps Reach out to someone who has discipled you in the faith. Thank him or her, for sharing specific ways in which God has used this person in your life. Prayer Focus If you’re already dicipleing others in the faith, ask God for continued wisdom so that your efforts will be even more effective. If you can’t think of anyone you’re mentoring, pray that God would show you people in your sphere of influence who would benefit from this. And pray that He would lead you as you begin to lead these individuals.

February 11, 2024

Take Care How You Build & Life of a Steward

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 ...

February 4, 2024

Gifted to serve

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 ...

January 21, 2024

Attitude Affects Everything

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? Reflect on the concept of service without expecting recognition or reward. How can this mindset contribute to a godly attitude? How can we encourage one another in our journey to maintain the right attitude as godly servants? Next Steps This week, take the time to think about what attitude you most consistently display in serving the Lord. ...

January 14, 2024

Serve The Lord: Week 1

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? Why or why not? Joshua made a choice for himself and his family and challenged Israel to do the same. If you choose not to serve the Lord, what does your choice reveal about your heart and life? Read Luke 9:23. Is there a difference between serving and following Jesus? What does He say about serving Him on our terms? Next Steps Serve the Lord is the theme for 2024 at CrossPointe Church. Take inventory this week of your service to the Lord through the church. ...

January 7, 2024

Change of Plans

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? What does the “sin of omission” mean and what does it practically look like? ...

November 12, 2023

Galatians 4

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? How should this affect our lives? ...

November 10, 2023

He Gives More Grace

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? Read verse nine. Why is genuine repentance essential in our relationship with God? How can we cultivate a repentant heart? In verse twelve, James warns against judging others. What do you think he means by this? How can we be discerning but not go over the line in our attitude and interactions with others? Next Steps How does God’s grace impact your life every day? Meditate on verses 7-10 this week and evaluate how you respond to the grace you’ve received. And be sure to vote on Tuesday! ...

November 5, 2023

No Time for Fussing and Fighting, My Friends

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. What is envy and how is this dangerous attitude expressed in your life and in our culture? Thinking about the sermon last week and the text we’re studying this week, discuss some practical ways you can address selfishness and envy in your life. What does it mean to be a friend of the world? Why is it not possible to be friends with the world and faithful to God? How can the fact that God “years jealously” over you help you overcome the serious issues that James addresses in this text? Next Steps We all struggle with selfishness and conflict. This week read through Galatians 5:22-26 and think about how the Fruit of the Spirit helps us overcome the sins that cause conflict and division. ...

October 29, 2023

The Good Life

Big Idea The wisdom that guides your life cannot be hidden. Read: James 3:1-12 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. Provide examples of worldly and godly wisdom. How do we often confuse these two and how often have you consulted worldly wisdom over the last month? Not all sources of wisdom are equally valid, so how do you determine what wisdom to follow? Most people search for wisdom in one of the following places: Senses-What I feel; Self-What I think; Society-What others think; or Scripture-What God thinks. Which of these sources do you depend on the most? If you said something other than Scripture, then how is it worldly in the way that James describes? Earthly wisdom is sensual and demonic. What do these words mean and how does this help us recognize worldly wisdom? Read verses 3:17-18. James lists eight traits of heavenly wisdom. Identify and define them together as a group. Next Steps Godly wisdom is vital for believers to follow. Read Psalm 1:1-6 this week to discover where you can find godly wisdom. Also, read 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and consider how the cross of Christ is the apex of wisdom. ...

October 22, 2023