Scripture reading and questions May 6- 12, 2018 – Darrow Road Wesleyan Church

May 6 – Genesis 4: 1-16

How often do we tend to use sarcasm when our buttons are being pushed?
What does it mean to be my brother’s keeper
How can discontent lead to terrible decisions with even worse results?
How much better is life when we are accountable to God, another person, and have a support system; why do we avoid these things?

May 7 – Matthew 7:1-6

Are we willing to be judged by the standards we place on others; or don’t those rules apply to us?
Is there a difference between judgment and discernment of character, if so, what is it?
How often do we toss out what is of value or high price for something less?

May 8 – James 2:14-17

What is the definition of good and how does our definition and God’s definition differ?
Why do we want to be glorified for doing the basics or what is required of us?
If our faith does not lead to action; do we really have faith?
How often do we pass the buck because it’s always ‘someone else’s’ responsibility?

May 9 – 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Can we really be our brother’s keeper if we lead them astray?
Are we willing to give up a non-essential so that we can be a part of a community; or is it ‘my way or the highway’?
We know that there is one God, but how often do we do or not do something because ‘karma’?

May 10 – Romans 14:1-21

Do we question what God is doing when we ridicule those we deem inferior to us in thought or action?
Why do we like to place God’s judgement on other people?
How often do we take into account that our actions affect other people for both the good and the bad?

May 11 – Romans 15:1-13

What does it mean to abound in hope?
If we are to live in harmony, how do we handle conflict?
When we interact and invest in others, is our goal to build them up or to bring them down?

May 12 – Psalm 133

Can the term brothers mean both someone related by blood and related by same thought or mission?
How often do we strive to live in unity with those we come in contact with on a daily basis?
How can we live in unity while dealing with strife or anger?
Do you have someone who is your brother/sister keeper and if not, why?

Flipped – The Narrow Way

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Flipped – The Narrow Way

This is the last message of our sermon series called “Flipped”. In it we have looked at Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. That message turned the world upside down! As we draw to a close, Jesus challenges us to make a choice. Do we want to follow the crowd along the wide and easy road towards destruction? Or, are we willing to do the heavy lifting in our own spiritual lives to stay on the narrow path? This is the way that leads to life. It is not the easy path, but it is the path that brings the greatest joy. Join us as we decide which path to take.

Flipped – Belongings

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Flipped – Belongings

This is week 5 of a six week series called “Flipped”. In it, we are looking at the Sermon on the Mount, and how Jesus turned the world upside down with it! Today we examine materialism. Sometimes it’s wanting to keep up with the Jones’s. Other times we are searching for security and think possessions can bring it. But, ultimately only Jesus gives us what we most need. And our relationships are the second greatest gift from God.

Flipped – Healthy Helping

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Flipped – Healthy Helping

Charity is a difficult topic! Many people today sincerely need help. Sadly, many other people abuse the generosity of others. In this message we will look to one aspect of giving found in the Sermon on the Mount. Lord willing, this can give us wisdom to help discern how God is leading us in our own acts of charity.