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March 22, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus is the Good Shepherd
John 10:1-42
Application: Memorize John 10:11
"I am the good Shepherd. The good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Reading Plan for next Sunday: John 11:1-57
Day 1 - John 11:1-16
Day 2 - John 11:17-37
Day 3 - John 11:37-57
Day 4 - John 11:1-37
Day 5 - John 11:37-57
The Gospel of John: Jesus is the Good Shepherd
John 10:1-42
Application: Memorize John 10:11
"I am the good Shepherd. The good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Reading Plan for next Sunday: John 11:1-57
Day 1 - John 11:1-16
Day 2 - John 11:17-37
Day 3 - John 11:37-57
Day 4 - John 11:1-37
Day 5 - John 11:37-57
March 15, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus IS Remarkable!!
John 9 :1-41
Key Take Home: Our sight comes by having a heart available to see the new that Jesus can bring into each of our lives. He is remarkable!
Application: Memorize John 9:39.
Jesus said, "For judgement I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind."
Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 - John 10:1-12
Day 2 - John 10:13-34
Day 3 - John 10:35-42
Day 4 - John 10:1-34
Day 5 - John 10:35-42
The Gospel of John: Jesus IS Remarkable!!
John 9 :1-41
Key Take Home: Our sight comes by having a heart available to see the new that Jesus can bring into each of our lives. He is remarkable!
Application: Memorize John 9:39.
Jesus said, "For judgement I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind."
Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 - John 10:1-12
Day 2 - John 10:13-34
Day 3 - John 10:35-42
Day 4 - John 10:1-34
Day 5 - John 10:35-42
March 8, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus Sets us Free...Indeed!
John 8 :1-59
Application: Memorize John 8:36. "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!"
rite it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 - John 9:1-12
Day 2 - John 9:13-34
Day 3 - John 9:35-41
Day 4 - John 9:1-34
Day 5 - John 9:35-41
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus Sets us Free...Indeed!
John 8 :1-59
Application: Memorize John 8:36. "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!"
rite it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 - John 9:1-12
Day 2 - John 9:13-34
Day 3 - John 9:35-41
Day 4 - John 9:1-34
Day 5 - John 9:35-41
March 1, 2020
Special Guest Speaker, Pastor Geoff Smith
The Gospel of John: Believe - He is who He says He is
John 7:1-52
Application: Memorize John 7:16-17. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 - John 8:1-11
Day 2 - John 8:12-30
Day 3 - John 8:31-41
Day 4 - John 8:42-47
Day 5 - John 8:48-59
Special Guest Speaker, Pastor Geoff Smith
The Gospel of John: Believe - He is who He says He is
John 7:1-52
Application: Memorize John 7:16-17. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 - John 8:1-11
Day 2 - John 8:12-30
Day 3 - John 8:31-41
Day 4 - John 8:42-47
Day 5 - John 8:48-59
February 23, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus Satisfies
John 6:25-6:71
Key Take Home: Everything offered by the Father is satisfied by the Son to bring about life.
Jesus Satisfies:
-The NEED we have for salvation
John 5:24
John 6:29
-The NEED we have for acceptance
John 6:30-31
-The NEED we have for fulfillment
John 6:35
Acts 2:21-24
-But He won't pacify
Matthew 7:21-23
Application: Memorize John 6:35. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 7:1-13
Day 2 John 7:14-24
Day 3 John 7:25-31
Day 4 John 7:32-44
Day 5 John 7:45-52
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus Satisfies
John 6:25-6:71
Key Take Home: Everything offered by the Father is satisfied by the Son to bring about life.
Jesus Satisfies:
-The NEED we have for salvation
John 5:24
John 6:29
-The NEED we have for acceptance
John 6:30-31
-The NEED we have for fulfillment
John 6:35
Acts 2:21-24
-But He won't pacify
Matthew 7:21-23
Application: Memorize John 6:35. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 7:1-13
Day 2 John 7:14-24
Day 3 John 7:25-31
Day 4 John 7:32-44
Day 5 John 7:45-52
February 16, 2020
Special Speaker: Kyle Joyner
The Gospel of John: Jesus Provides
John 5:16-6-24
Application:
Memorize John 5:24-25. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 6:25-34
Day 2 John 6:35-59
Day 3 John 6:60-71
Special Speaker: Kyle Joyner
The Gospel of John: Jesus Provides
John 5:16-6-24
Application:
Memorize John 5:24-25. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 6:25-34
Day 2 John 6:35-59
Day 3 John 6:60-71
February 9, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Do You Really Want Change?
John 4:1-5:15
Key Take Home: Change is possible BUT must be embraced for lifelong impact.
Do You Really Want Change?
If NO, then...
-Expect delay in areas of your life that are stagnant
-Expect ongoing failure in expelling sin from your life
-Settle for the status quo
If YES, then...
-Will you allow it to happen at unexpected times?
John 4:1-26 & 39-42 - Samaritan Woman
John 4:43-54 - Officials Son
John 5:1-15 - 38 Year Old Invalid
-How will you release control of your life to see it happen?
-Are you ready to come clean of your sin?
Application: Memorize John 4:13-14 and/or 23-24. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 5:1-18
Day 2 John 5:19-29
Day 3 John 5:30-47
Day 4 John 6:1-15
Day 5 John 6:16-21
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Do You Really Want Change?
John 4:1-5:15
Key Take Home: Change is possible BUT must be embraced for lifelong impact.
Do You Really Want Change?
If NO, then...
-Expect delay in areas of your life that are stagnant
-Expect ongoing failure in expelling sin from your life
-Settle for the status quo
If YES, then...
-Will you allow it to happen at unexpected times?
John 4:1-26 & 39-42 - Samaritan Woman
John 4:43-54 - Officials Son
John 5:1-15 - 38 Year Old Invalid
-How will you release control of your life to see it happen?
-Are you ready to come clean of your sin?
Application: Memorize John 4:13-14 and/or 23-24. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 5:1-18
Day 2 John 5:19-29
Day 3 John 5:30-47
Day 4 John 6:1-15
Day 5 John 6:16-21
February 2, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Eternal Life Offered
John 3:1-36
Key Take Home: Eternal life can't be earned BUT instead given as a gift from God through Jesus Christ
Eternal Life Offered:
-IS different from natural birth
-Must be received as a gift
2 Corinthians 4:17
-Comes only through Jesus Christ
Romans 5:21
-Walks us out of darkness and into the light
Psalm 51
-Leads to a vital testimony
Job 19:23-37
-Can be rejected
Application: Memorize John 3:16-17. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 4:1-15
Day 2 John 4:16-26
Day 3 John 4:27-38
Day 4 John 4:39-45
Day 5 John 4:46-54
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Eternal Life Offered
John 3:1-36
Key Take Home: Eternal life can't be earned BUT instead given as a gift from God through Jesus Christ
Eternal Life Offered:
-IS different from natural birth
-Must be received as a gift
2 Corinthians 4:17
-Comes only through Jesus Christ
Romans 5:21
-Walks us out of darkness and into the light
Psalm 51
-Leads to a vital testimony
Job 19:23-37
-Can be rejected
Application: Memorize John 3:16-17. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 4:1-15
Day 2 John 4:16-26
Day 3 John 4:27-38
Day 4 John 4:39-45
Day 5 John 4:46-54
January 26, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus' Divinity Leads To Change
John 2:1-25
Key Take Home: When Jesus' Divinity is on display, the elements and outcomes change to glorify God the Father/
Jesus' Divinity Leads To Change:
-Jesus is someone that's divine
-Displays His divinity through:
signs
miracles
statements that He makes and the testimony of others who experience them
Romans 1:20
-His is shared divinity to put His Father on display; not to wow the crowd
-Can't be seen with carnal eyes but instead revealed through spiritual awareness
Application:
Memorize John 2:22-23. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reflection:
How would you respond to someone who would ask you this question? If God can turn water into wine, why don't we see more miracles in people and circumstances that are happening around us?
Journal about it.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 3:1-8
Day 2 John 3:9-15
Day 3 John 3:16-21
Day 4 John 3:22-30
Day 5 John 3:31-36
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: Jesus' Divinity Leads To Change
John 2:1-25
Key Take Home: When Jesus' Divinity is on display, the elements and outcomes change to glorify God the Father/
Jesus' Divinity Leads To Change:
-Jesus is someone that's divine
-Displays His divinity through:
signs
miracles
statements that He makes and the testimony of others who experience them
Romans 1:20
-His is shared divinity to put His Father on display; not to wow the crowd
-Can't be seen with carnal eyes but instead revealed through spiritual awareness
Application:
Memorize John 2:22-23. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Reflection:
How would you respond to someone who would ask you this question? If God can turn water into wine, why don't we see more miracles in people and circumstances that are happening around us?
Journal about it.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 3:1-8
Day 2 John 3:9-15
Day 3 John 3:16-21
Day 4 John 3:22-30
Day 5 John 3:31-36
January 19. 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: God's Invitations
John 1:35-51
Key Take Home: As God invites you to believe and follow, it opens up opportunities to see greater things of the Kingdom of God
God's Invitations:
-Can be met with questions that can lead to greater understanding (37-39)
-Come through another follower (35-36 & 40)
-Leads to unimagined transformation (42)
-Will be questioned (46)
-Provides a testimony that is personal (50)
-Extends the opportunities us to see God's Kingdom come (51)
-Come with a cost (Matthew 14:1-12)
Application:
Memorize John 1:16-17. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Next Steps: Consider the NEW invitation(s) that God extends to you and act on one of them this week or in the week to come.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 2:1-5
Day 2 John 2:6-12
Day 3 John 2:13-17
Day 4 John 2:18-22
Day 5 John 2:23-25
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: God's Invitations
John 1:35-51
Key Take Home: As God invites you to believe and follow, it opens up opportunities to see greater things of the Kingdom of God
God's Invitations:
-Can be met with questions that can lead to greater understanding (37-39)
-Come through another follower (35-36 & 40)
-Leads to unimagined transformation (42)
-Will be questioned (46)
-Provides a testimony that is personal (50)
-Extends the opportunities us to see God's Kingdom come (51)
-Come with a cost (Matthew 14:1-12)
Application:
Memorize John 1:16-17. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Next Steps: Consider the NEW invitation(s) that God extends to you and act on one of them this week or in the week to come.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 2:1-5
Day 2 John 2:6-12
Day 3 John 2:13-17
Day 4 John 2:18-22
Day 5 John 2:23-25
January 12, 2010
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: The Word Made Flesh
John 1:1-34
Key Take Home: The Word & Flesh = Grace & Truth
Memory Verse For The Week: John 1:14
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
Application: Memorize John 1:14. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Next Steps: List some ways that YOU will help spread the gospel in 2020.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 1:1-18
Day 2 John 1:19-28
Day 3 John 1:29-34
Day 4 John 1:35-42
Day 5 John 1:43-51
Pastor Mike McCune
The Gospel of John: The Word Made Flesh
John 1:1-34
Key Take Home: The Word & Flesh = Grace & Truth
Memory Verse For The Week: John 1:14
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
Application: Memorize John 1:14. Write it down and place it where you can see it many times in the course of a day.
Next Steps: List some ways that YOU will help spread the gospel in 2020.
Reading Plan:
Day 1 John 1:1-18
Day 2 John 1:19-28
Day 3 John 1:29-34
Day 4 John 1:35-42
Day 5 John 1:43-51
January 5, 2020
Pastor Mike McCune
Praise and BRAG Sunday
1 Timothy 1:12-16
Key Take Home: Our redemption matters! It's a testimony to be proclaimed about an awesome God who can redeem what appears unredeemable.
Boast in the Lord
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Rejoice in His blessings
Psalm 40:1-3
Psalm 40:9-10
Applaud His name
1 Corinthians 1:5-9
Glorify His name
Psalm 86:8-10
Application Questions:
1. What prevents you from testifying to others about your relationship with Jesus?
2. Who do you believe benefits the most from a shared testimony-the person sharing or the person receiving?
Why?
3. List 3 things the Lord blessed you with in the last month?
4. Who are you praying for to receive Jesus in 2020? How might the Lord use you?
Next Steps:
Write out your testimony. Read it overand work on telling it in 2-3 minutes. Avoid "christianese" so that someone else can understand what you are talking about who may not be a believer. Be prepared to share it as the Lord leads this week or in the near future.
Pastor Mike McCune
Praise and BRAG Sunday
1 Timothy 1:12-16
Key Take Home: Our redemption matters! It's a testimony to be proclaimed about an awesome God who can redeem what appears unredeemable.
Boast in the Lord
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Rejoice in His blessings
Psalm 40:1-3
Psalm 40:9-10
Applaud His name
1 Corinthians 1:5-9
Glorify His name
Psalm 86:8-10
Application Questions:
1. What prevents you from testifying to others about your relationship with Jesus?
2. Who do you believe benefits the most from a shared testimony-the person sharing or the person receiving?
Why?
3. List 3 things the Lord blessed you with in the last month?
4. Who are you praying for to receive Jesus in 2020? How might the Lord use you?
Next Steps:
Write out your testimony. Read it overand work on telling it in 2-3 minutes. Avoid "christianese" so that someone else can understand what you are talking about who may not be a believer. Be prepared to share it as the Lord leads this week or in the near future.
December 29, 2019
Pastor Mike McCune
Don't Go Into The New Year With An Old Attitude
Luke 5:33-39
Key Take Home: The ATTITUDE of our heart depends on the NEW LIFE found in Jesus Christ
Application Questions:
1. What causes you to doubt the plans the Lord has for you?
2. How are you equipped (gifted) to help change the approach someone else might take with the Lord?
3. How will prayer help you to move away from "old" attitudes?
4. How do you model a relationship with the Lord that brings encouragement for others who are struggling?
Next Steps:
Reflect on the year of 2019. Did you grow deeper in your understanding of the plans the Lord has for You? If not, why? Take some time to journal in reflection.
Pastor Mike McCune
Don't Go Into The New Year With An Old Attitude
Luke 5:33-39
Key Take Home: The ATTITUDE of our heart depends on the NEW LIFE found in Jesus Christ
Application Questions:
1. What causes you to doubt the plans the Lord has for you?
2. How are you equipped (gifted) to help change the approach someone else might take with the Lord?
3. How will prayer help you to move away from "old" attitudes?
4. How do you model a relationship with the Lord that brings encouragement for others who are struggling?
Next Steps:
Reflect on the year of 2019. Did you grow deeper in your understanding of the plans the Lord has for You? If not, why? Take some time to journal in reflection.
Due to technical difficulties we were unable to record or upload the message for December 22, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
December 15, 2019
Pastor Mike McCune
Christmas at Cornerstone Advent Series 2019
Tis The Season To Be...Chosen
Luke 2:8-15
Key Take Home: Being chosen by Jesus and recognizing it...leads to amazement of the Good Shepherd and how He cares for us.
Application Questions:
1. What are some reasons the amazement has dimmed at the true meaning of Christmas?
2. When you hear the word "savior" like the shepherds heard the first Christmas, what descriptive words come to your mind? List them.
3. Re-Read Luke 2:8-15. How would it illustrate that the message of Jesus is available to all? How does this encourage you in your role and the gifts He's given you?
Next Steps: This Christmas, plan to do one thing that will cultivate your amazement in your heart. (Visit a fabulous light display, marvel at the decorations, read the Bible, give simple gifts, serve someone in need, etc...)
Pastor Mike McCune
Christmas at Cornerstone Advent Series 2019
Tis The Season To Be...Chosen
Luke 2:8-15
Key Take Home: Being chosen by Jesus and recognizing it...leads to amazement of the Good Shepherd and how He cares for us.
Application Questions:
1. What are some reasons the amazement has dimmed at the true meaning of Christmas?
2. When you hear the word "savior" like the shepherds heard the first Christmas, what descriptive words come to your mind? List them.
3. Re-Read Luke 2:8-15. How would it illustrate that the message of Jesus is available to all? How does this encourage you in your role and the gifts He's given you?
Next Steps: This Christmas, plan to do one thing that will cultivate your amazement in your heart. (Visit a fabulous light display, marvel at the decorations, read the Bible, give simple gifts, serve someone in need, etc...)
December 8, 2019
Pastor Mike McCune
Christmas at Cornerstone Advent Series 2019
Tis The Season To Be...Available
Luke 1:26-38 and 1:46-49
Key Take Home: Availing yourself to the plans of the Lord accomplishes God's plan through you.
Faithfulness grows when we wrestle with our...
*Questions
*Doubts
*Fears
It's important to recognize that Joseph wasn't bold and faithful because he had everything figured out about what God was doing. He simply stepped out in faith believing there was a bigger picture in mind.
Mary's response could have been...
*I'm too young
*I'm confused
*How will this harm my relationship with Joseph?
*What will happen to my family and I?
Mary responds
Instead with
* Surrendering her life to the Lord
~"I am the Lord's servant, may it be to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)
* Lifted her voice in praise
* To the Word of God
Psalm 103:1-5
Psalm 103:20-22
Being available requires that we ask...
~How can I serve you today, tomorrow and into the future?
Time, Talents, Treasures
~What can I learn from you, Lord?
~Am I available to be equipped by God?
Spiritual Experiences: Baptism, Worship, Memorizing/Study of Scripture, Consistent Prayer LIfe
Prayer Of Availability
Lord, I give you permission to ask me to do hard things.
Help me to count and honor to be your servant, and an honor to be asked to serve you in a particular way
Help me to serve with joy and not with a grudging or complaining attitude
Help me to be a servant of whom You can count on when You ask
In Jesus name, I pray, Amen
Application Questions:
1. What was your first encounter with Jesus like?
2. What are you excited to learn about Jesus this Advent season? How will you go about doing that?
3. Are you making yourself available to being equipped for the plans and purposes He has for you?
4. How has the Lord convinced you to be available for His purposes?
Next Steps: When was the last time you learned something new from Jesus? Take 20 minutes this week to reflect and journal about the lessons learned in the past 3-4 months. Take some time to pray giving thanks to Jesus for what he's taught you.
Pastor Mike McCune
Christmas at Cornerstone Advent Series 2019
Tis The Season To Be...Available
Luke 1:26-38 and 1:46-49
Key Take Home: Availing yourself to the plans of the Lord accomplishes God's plan through you.
Faithfulness grows when we wrestle with our...
*Questions
*Doubts
*Fears
It's important to recognize that Joseph wasn't bold and faithful because he had everything figured out about what God was doing. He simply stepped out in faith believing there was a bigger picture in mind.
Mary's response could have been...
*I'm too young
*I'm confused
*How will this harm my relationship with Joseph?
*What will happen to my family and I?
Mary responds
Instead with
* Surrendering her life to the Lord
~"I am the Lord's servant, may it be to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)
* Lifted her voice in praise
* To the Word of God
Psalm 103:1-5
Psalm 103:20-22
Being available requires that we ask...
~How can I serve you today, tomorrow and into the future?
Time, Talents, Treasures
~What can I learn from you, Lord?
~Am I available to be equipped by God?
Spiritual Experiences: Baptism, Worship, Memorizing/Study of Scripture, Consistent Prayer LIfe
Prayer Of Availability
Lord, I give you permission to ask me to do hard things.
Help me to count and honor to be your servant, and an honor to be asked to serve you in a particular way
Help me to serve with joy and not with a grudging or complaining attitude
Help me to be a servant of whom You can count on when You ask
In Jesus name, I pray, Amen
Application Questions:
1. What was your first encounter with Jesus like?
2. What are you excited to learn about Jesus this Advent season? How will you go about doing that?
3. Are you making yourself available to being equipped for the plans and purposes He has for you?
4. How has the Lord convinced you to be available for His purposes?
Next Steps: When was the last time you learned something new from Jesus? Take 20 minutes this week to reflect and journal about the lessons learned in the past 3-4 months. Take some time to pray giving thanks to Jesus for what he's taught you.
December 1, 2019
Pastor Mike McCune
Christmas at Cornerstone Advent Series 2019
Tis The Season To Be...Faithful
Matthew 1:18-25
Key Take Home: Being faithful is not about trying harder but instead saying YES to God who is faithful.
Application Questions:
1. Have you been faithful whether or not it makes sense at this moment?
2. Consider what Joseph faced by being faithful. How great was the cost?
3. In hearing the testimony of Joseph, how might you grow in your faithfulness because of his example?
4. Do you hesitate because of questions, doubt, and fear to trust God when He nudges to take the next faith step(s) that you are supposed to? Why?
5. Where is God calling you to courageously step out in faith?
Next Steps:
In being faithful to the Lord, what has been the cost to say YES to Jesus? Share with someone this week about a time(s) your relationship with Jesus ended up costing you something as you remained faithful.
Pastor Mike McCune
Christmas at Cornerstone Advent Series 2019
Tis The Season To Be...Faithful
Matthew 1:18-25
Key Take Home: Being faithful is not about trying harder but instead saying YES to God who is faithful.
Application Questions:
1. Have you been faithful whether or not it makes sense at this moment?
2. Consider what Joseph faced by being faithful. How great was the cost?
3. In hearing the testimony of Joseph, how might you grow in your faithfulness because of his example?
4. Do you hesitate because of questions, doubt, and fear to trust God when He nudges to take the next faith step(s) that you are supposed to? Why?
5. Where is God calling you to courageously step out in faith?
Next Steps:
In being faithful to the Lord, what has been the cost to say YES to Jesus? Share with someone this week about a time(s) your relationship with Jesus ended up costing you something as you remained faithful.
11/24/2019
Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to record and download the sermon from Sunday 11/24/2019.
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Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to record and download the sermon from Sunday 11/24/2019.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
November 17, 2019
Pastor Mike McCune
X Commandments: You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor
Exodus 20:16
Key Take Home: Making false claims against others cripples relationship and defames the creation of God
When did you last gossip about someone and consider it okay?
What would cause someone to lie about their neighbor(s)?
*Insecurity
*To avoid consequences
*Getting caught up in the moment
James 3:5 & 6 and 9-12
*Judgmentalism
*When offended
*Opportunity to gossip
*Create a better image of YOU
Mark 14:27-31
As believers:
-Don't defame God's creation
-Win with Kindness
Proverbs 12:14
Proverbs 10:21
Proverbs 10:11
-Delay the desire to gossip
-Refrain from spoken judgement
1 Corinthians 13:4
-Build up instead of tear down with words
-Desire the "truth" instead of the lie
Application Questions:
1. How has false testimony affected you?
2. When did your false testimony affect someone else?
3. How do you avoid false testimony? List some specific way.s
4. How do you seek the "truth" about others instead of the lie?
Next Steps:
Use your words to build up instead of tear down. If you've harmed someone with your false testimony, seek them out and ask for forgiveness.
Pastor Mike McCune
X Commandments: You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor
Exodus 20:16
Key Take Home: Making false claims against others cripples relationship and defames the creation of God
When did you last gossip about someone and consider it okay?
What would cause someone to lie about their neighbor(s)?
*Insecurity
*To avoid consequences
*Getting caught up in the moment
James 3:5 & 6 and 9-12
*Judgmentalism
*When offended
*Opportunity to gossip
*Create a better image of YOU
Mark 14:27-31
As believers:
-Don't defame God's creation
-Win with Kindness
Proverbs 12:14
Proverbs 10:21
Proverbs 10:11
-Delay the desire to gossip
-Refrain from spoken judgement
1 Corinthians 13:4
-Build up instead of tear down with words
-Desire the "truth" instead of the lie
Application Questions:
1. How has false testimony affected you?
2. When did your false testimony affect someone else?
3. How do you avoid false testimony? List some specific way.s
4. How do you seek the "truth" about others instead of the lie?
Next Steps:
Use your words to build up instead of tear down. If you've harmed someone with your false testimony, seek them out and ask for forgiveness.
November 10, 2019
Pastor Mike McCune
X Commandments: You Shall Not Steal
Exodus 20:15
Key Take Home: Stealing violates relationships with others and leads to covering up sin before God.
If given the opportunity, what would you steal?
Reasons People Steal:
*Easier than working
*Lack of care for other people
*Feeling of necessity to survive
*Out of patterned activity-taught-developed
*Insecurity about the future Acts 5:1-11
*Lack of planning or pressure of a deadline
*Never feeling/believing you have enough-craving more than you need
*Lack of trust for God to provide
Our Role As A Believer:
-Own up and confess the wrongdoing
Ephesians 4:28
-Recognize there's forgiveness to be embraced and extended
Luke 19:1-10
-Live generously
-Learn to trust God as All in All
Malachi 3:6-12
-Trusting God with the future
Proverbs 10:2-4
-Living in integrity
Proverbs 10:9
Application Questions:
1. What are some reasons you've chosen to steal in the past?
2. What would cause you to steal now?
3. How has theft affected your life?
4. How have/might you extended forgiveness to someone who steals/stolen from you?
Next Steps:
How will you choose to live generously with what you've been provided? Take a risk this week and give (gift card, send a note with cash, pay for a meal of someone in the drive thru behind you, etc...) to someone without them knowing it's you to be a blessing to someone else?
November 3, 2019
Pastor Mike McCune
X Commandments: Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery
Exodus 20:14
Application Questions:
1. What affect has adultery had on you?
2. What "lies" about adultery do you think most people believe?
3. How have you seen adultery affect other lives?
4. What has been most helpful for you in avoiding adultery in marriage?
5. What has been the greatest story of redemption after adultery that you've witnessed?
Next Steps: List the marriages you see around you and pray for each one of them by name. Ask the Lord to strengthen and pull the couple together into greater ways of loving each other.
Pastor Mike McCune
X Commandments: Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery
Exodus 20:14
Application Questions:
1. What affect has adultery had on you?
2. What "lies" about adultery do you think most people believe?
3. How have you seen adultery affect other lives?
4. What has been most helpful for you in avoiding adultery in marriage?
5. What has been the greatest story of redemption after adultery that you've witnessed?
Next Steps: List the marriages you see around you and pray for each one of them by name. Ask the Lord to strengthen and pull the couple together into greater ways of loving each other.