SERMON SUMMARIES AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
SERMON SUMMARIES AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
The Weekly Parent Guide is a thoughtfully crafted resource to support parents in nurturing their children’s spiritual journey and encouraging faith-filled conversations. Here’s what our guide offers:
• Insights and reflections from the previous week’s sermon
• Simple, clear explanations of key biblical concepts
• Engaging discussion questions designed for young hearts and minds
This guide empowers parents to create meaningful dialogue, helping children deepen their relationship with God while also enriching their own. Whether exploring Bible stories or discovering ways to integrate faith into daily life, the Parent Guide provides invaluable tools to inspire and uplift your family’s spiritual journey.
ABUNDANT LIFE
In Abundant Life, we learn how to follow Jesus and live the full, good life He gives us. Each week, we hear stories from the Gospel of John that help us listen to His voice, trust Him when life feels hard, and remember that He is always with us. Jesus shows us that real life isn’t about having more stuff—it’s about staying close to Him, helping others, and living with joy, peace, and love every day.
WALKING IN THE LIGHT
In The Power of Belief series, we explore how Jesus invites us to move beyond shallow faith into deep, life-changing trust. Through powerful moments in the Gospel of John—healing a child from a distance, walking on stormy waters, feeding thousands, and calling Himself the Bread of Life—Jesus challenges us to believe in who He is, not just what He can do. This series reminds us that true belief isn’t about chasing signs or quick fixes; it’s about trusting Jesus as enough. Whether we are desperate, afraid, or just searching, Jesus meets us with power, compassion, and lasting hope.
THE POWER OF BELIEF
In The Power of Belief series, we explore how Jesus invites us to move beyond shallow faith into deep, life-changing trust. Through powerful moments in the Gospel of John—healing a child from a distance, walking on stormy waters, feeding thousands, and calling Himself the Bread of Life—Jesus challenges us to believe in who He is, not just what He can do. This series reminds us that true belief isn’t about chasing signs or quick fixes; it’s about trusting Jesus as enough. Whether we are desperate, afraid, or just searching, Jesus meets us with power, compassion, and lasting hope.
YOUR GOD IS TOO SAFE
This sermon series challenges us to see Jesus as the ultimate game changer who transforms lives in unexpected and extraordinary ways. From His first miracle at the wedding in Cana to His simple yet profound call to “come and see,” we are reminded that Jesus disrupts our comfort zones and redefines what is possible. Through His power, He turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, inviting us into a life of surrender, trust, and transformation. As we continue studying the Gospel of John, we’ll explore how Jesus reveals God’s greatness, calling us to deeper faith, bold obedience, and lives that reflect His glory.
CHRIST FOLLOWERS FOR CHANGE
The sermon series, Christ Followers for Change, is inspired by the transformative work of the CFC organization in Kalamazoo. This series looks at what it means to be Christ’s hands and feet in our communities, following His call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Through powerful stories and biblical teachings, we explore how we, too, can make a lasting impact—addressing real-world needs, bridging divides, and becoming catalysts for change. Together, let’s embrace a faith that not only transforms our hearts but also brings hope and healing to our neighborhoods.
HOLY DISRUPTION (ADVENT)
This Advent, we begin a transformative journey through John 1, reflecting on how the arrival of Jesus disrupts and reshapes our lives. Each week, we explore the profound mystery of the incarnation. From the power of Christ’s presence to the privilege of being God’s children, we are called to prepare our hearts through repentance and humility. Through Scripture, Music, and the Lighting of the Advent Candles, we’ll celebrate the staggering reality of God dwelling among us, discovering how His love and purpose illuminate our lives and unite us in faith this season.
PRACTICING THE WAY
This series is based on Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer, teaching what it truly means to follow Jesus. In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, we often find ourselves distracted from the life God intends for us. These sermons explore practical spiritual practices that help us slow down, be present, and align our lives with the rhythms of Jesus. From Sabbath rest to simplicity and prayer, we dive into what it means to cultivate a lifestyle rooted in God’s peace and purpose. Together, we learn to walk in the way of Jesus and live out a faith that transforms us from the inside out.