Wednesday, August 31, 2016
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Convergence: Church + Culture | Week #1 | Acts 17:16-34
Convergence Church + Culture | Acts 17:16-34
Sunday, August 28th
"Engaging the Culture" by Pastor Kyle Van Tine
Sunday, August 28th
"Engaging the Culture" by Pastor Kyle Van Tine
Engage the culture (Acts 17:16-21)
As Christians, we don’t want to separate from our culture or conform to it, we want to ENGAGE IT with love, grace and truth!
Paul is provoked by the incredible amount of idols all over Athens. As we survey our culture, what are some of the idols we see?
Discuss the simple technique that biblical characters like Nehemiah, Paul and even Jesus used to engage their culture: go, see, feel, do.
What is the biggest challenge you face engaging the culture?
Contextualize the message (Acts 17:22-38)
What does it mean to contextualize the Gospel? Why is it so important to contextualize the communication of the message without altering its content?
How would you contextualize the Gospel as you explain it to a three-year old learning to read, a 60-year old college professor or a 32-year auto-mechanic?
Paul uses the alter to the unknown god as an entry point into the Gospel. What are some entry points you’ve seen used to contextualize the Gospel?
Paul quotes from pagan poets to illustrate biblical truths. What “poets” can we use to help communicate the truths of the Gospel to our culture?
Challenge the worldview (Acts 17:29-34)
What have you observed to be the worldview of your neighbors, coworkers, classmates, family and friends?
What are the functional idols they worship? What will they give in the process of worshiping? What do they hope to get from their idols?
What do you believe is their biggest misunderstanding about God? What are the barriers keeping them from believing the Gospel?
What opportunities might God be giving you to contend for the faith in the lives of those around you?
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
"Finish Well" a sermon in 2 Timothy 4:1-8 by Pastor Kyle Van Tine
To listen or download Summit View Church's "Letter's series Week #11 "Finish Well" Click Here
Letters A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy - Week #10
"Finish Well" (2 Timothy 4:1-8)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Together 2016 (All-Church, One-Service with Baptisms) - Sunday, September 11th
Growing Deeper
Preach Faithfully (Read 2 Timothy 4:1-2)
How can you practice the presence of God in your life daily? What difference does it make practically to believe in God’s continuous presence?
What opportunities do you have daily to preach the Gospel to yourself, your spouse, your kids, your friends, your small group, etc.?
Since every sin is connected to functional unbelief, in what areas do you personally tend to struggle to believe the truth of the Gospel?
Do you tend to like to correct, rebuke or encourage others? Which one of these biblical commands do you need to grow in practicing more?
Listen Carefully (Read 2 Timothy 4:3-4)
Why is it sometimes hard to endure sound teaching? How have you seen others finding “teachers” to justify their unwise, harmful and foolish choices?
In what areas of your lives do you choose the opinions of friends, articles and blogs that simply agree with you instead of allowing the Bible to correct you?
What are some popular cultural myths that contradict the truth? How can you know if you’re drifting off into cultural myths instead of following the truth?
Finish Well (Read 2 Timothy 4:5-8)
What is the significance of being sober-minded and enduring suffering as it relates to finishing well?
In what situations and circumstances do you tend to allow your emotions to control you instead of the truth? What is the result?
How can you endure suffering in a way that refines instead of embitters?
Paul compares the Christian life to boxing and running. What can you learn from these illustrations about finishing well?
What are a Christian’s motivation for finishing well, and how can you refine and enhance these motivations daily?
Monday, August 15, 2016
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Monday, August 1, 2016
Discipling: A Conversation Between Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman
Discipling: A Conversation Between Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman
“If you say you’re a Christian, but you’re not helping other Christians follow Jesus, I’m simply not sure what you mean.”
This is Mark Dever’s basic assessment of the connection between discipling and the Christian life. It’s just something Christians do. But questions remain:
In our latest interview, Jonathan Leeman sat down with Mark for a chat about these questions and other issues related to discipling. If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, they used Mark’s new book, Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus, as their guide. We pray you’ll find the conversation helpful.
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