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Sermon Discussion Guide: Disputing with God: God's Will Be Done

Continue reflecting on Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane with questions about honest faith, the Holy Spirit, fear-based images of God and the courage to trust that we are never left alone.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Disputing with God: Persistence

Continue reflecting on “God’s Persistent Love” with questions about difficult Scripture, faithful disagreement, the barriers we create, and the God who continually challenges and pursues us in love.

Disputing with God ~ Appealing to God's Mercy

In this thoughtful reflection on Exodus 32, Pastor Mark explores the story of the Golden Calf through the lens of mercy, freedom, and relationship with God. Wrestling with questions about anger, compassion, and human responsibility, the sermon invites us to consider what it means to be genuine partners with God—and why faithful questioning may be a sign of deep trust rather than doubt.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Something New and Something Old

This discussion guide invites deeper reflection on Pastor Mark’s sermon “Something New and Something Old.” Explore questions about Paul in Athens, growing faith, church history, beloved community, and the grace that connects us across generations. Use it for personal reflection, small groups, or conversation with others.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Were You There? No Kings (But Jesus)

This discussion guide invites deeper reflection on Pastor Mark’s sermon on John 19: 1-16a, “No Kings (But Jesus).” Explore questions about power, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus in a divided world. Perfect for small groups, personal reflection, or meaningful conversation—wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you to engage.

Sermon Discussion Guide: The Light of the World

Go deeper into this week’s sermon with reflection questions designed for small groups, families, or personal prayer. Explore spiritual blindness, the power of listening, and how we are called into “holy trouble” as followers of Christ. Wherever you are in your faith journey, this guide invites honest conversation and deeper connection.

Voices of Advent: Zechariah

In this thought-provoking sermon for the second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Mark Hanna reflects on the story of Zechariah—not through his famous song, but through his silence. Explore what it means to find faith in doubt, hope in waiting, and God’s voice in the quiet.