Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Monday, August 28, 2017
Reviving Integrity Technology and Secret Sin
Sunday, August 27th
Faith and Technology
Week #2: "Reviving Integrity: Technology and Secret Sin"
(Topical Message - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 and Various Passages)
Growing Deeper
Engage
What app on your phone do you use the most? What productivity app do find most helpful and why? What is your favorite mobile game and why?
Explore
According to 1 Thessalonians 4:2, what is God’s will and how should it affect the way we use technology?
In 1 Thessalonians 4:4-5, what ways does Paul call the believers to live differently than unbelievers? What is the connection between knowing God and sexual self-control? What does holiness and honor look like practically? Paul urges believers in 1 Thessalonians 4:6-7 to remember their Christian calling isn’t just about past sin or future joy but present holiness. What are modern ways that Christians might justify impurity? Why should holy living be a necessary and natural outworking of the Christian faith?
Apply
How can new digital technology enable secret sin to thrive? Why does sin always thrive in secrecy and isolation? What are some practical ways that we can use technology together instead of privately? How can we build trust with our loved ones; how might we be unintentionally undermining that trust? Why is sexual impurity uniquely toxic to the soul? What practically steps must we take to build a healthy spiritual immune system against sexual temptations? Who do we need to give full access to on all of our devices, accounts, etc.? How can we be praying for and encouraging one another to be men and women of integrity?
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Monday, August 7, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
New Episode of Life Together on the Psalms w/David Libby
I really enjoyed discussing the book of Psalms and it's application in the Christian Life with Pastor David Libby on the latest episode of the #LifeTogether podcast at Summit View Church, Vancouver, WA
Check out all the current Life Together episodes here http://summitview.net/life-together-podcast/
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Care Groups 8-6-17
Title: “A Summer in the Psalms - Psalm 23”
Key Verse: “Psalm 23:1-6
Growing Deeper
Engage
How has your summer been so far? What is your favorite
summer activity (camping, hiking, traveling, swimming, etc.)?
summer activity (camping, hiking, traveling, swimming, etc.)?
Psalm 23 is one of the most famous passages in the entire
bible and it deals with fear. As a child, how were you taught to deal with
fear? How did your parents model this for you?
bible and it deals with fear. As a child, how were you taught to deal with
fear? How did your parents model this for you?
Explore
In Psalm 23 David use the analogy of God as our shepherd?
What does the Shepherd do according to this text? (Lead, Feed, Protect) In
Psalm 23:3, why does God lead us in paths of righteousness? What is the
connection between God’s guidance and his name?
What does the Shepherd do according to this text? (Lead, Feed, Protect) In
Psalm 23:3, why does God lead us in paths of righteousness? What is the
connection between God’s guidance and his name?
In Psalm 23:4 David finds comfort and both the shepherd’s
rod and staff? What is the purpose of these objects and how do they show the
character of God?
rod and staff? What is the purpose of these objects and how do they show the
character of God?
Psalm 23:5 describes a banquet in the midst of enemies. God
does not promise to remove all the dangers or sadness
does not promise to remove all the dangers or sadness
of life. How, then, can we have peace and live without fear?
How does God “anoint” us as Christians? In what ways does a Christian “dwell in
the house of the Lord forever” because of the New Covenant?
How does God “anoint” us as Christians? In what ways does a Christian “dwell in
the house of the Lord forever” because of the New Covenant?
Apply
How would you define trust? In what ways is trust built and
what ways is trust undermined? In what areas do you have the hardest time
trusting God? God as our shepherd is one of the most poetic and powerful
passages of all of scripture. What are other analogies of our relationship with
God that you deeply appreciate and why?
what ways is trust undermined? In what areas do you have the hardest time
trusting God? God as our shepherd is one of the most poetic and powerful
passages of all of scripture. What are other analogies of our relationship with
God that you deeply appreciate and why?
What “valley of the shadow of death” has God walked your
through and what creative ways can you express your praise, trust and reliance
on him?
through and what creative ways can you express your praise, trust and reliance
on him?
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
NEW PODCAST - Life Together
I'm really excited to announce a new podcast I am hosting at Summit View Church called Life Together.
Welcome to “Life Together” a podcast
from the church, for the church about Life Together in the Church.
Life Together is Summit View Church's podcast show featuring stories and discussion from around the church. We interview pastors and leaders, discuss theology, culture, current events, ministry activities and what it means to do life together as the church.
Our goal is simple - Equip Believers to Be Fully-Devoted Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life. Check out the first few episodes here.
001 – Great Escape & The Purpose of Camps – w/ Steven Dowling
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