Scripture reading August 26-September 1, 2018 – Darrow Road Wesleyan Church

Due to changes in the sermon schedule, we are re-running these Scriptures and questions. We encourage you to stay in the Word this week.

August 26 – 1 Peter 4:12-19

Is there a difference between suffering and being inconvenienced/
What does it mean to be beloved?
If we suffer for our own stupidity, do we try and weasel out of it or own up to the consequences?
How does what we are willing to suffer for show where are allegiance is and who we serve?

August 27 – Acts 5:17-42

Who do we obey; ourselves, others or God?
Are we willing to oppose God to save face?
In the midst of our suffering, how does God show His glory?

August 28 – Matthew 5:10-12

Do we take any comfort in the fact that others suffer for Christ also?
Do we really consider it a blessing to suffer?

August 29 – John 15:18-25

Are we willing to count the cost in following Jesus and are we comfortable with that cost?
Do we suffer because of who we are, or because of the One we serve?
Why are we surprised when we suffer for Jesus?

August 30 – 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

How often do we focus on what we are going through and forget to care for other people?
Is hope based on crossing our fingers that something will happen, or banking on God’s faithfulness in the past to provide for the future?
Do we turn to hope or despair when we are at the end of our rope?
Why does the word comfort come up so much in this passage and what can we take away from it?

August 31 – 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Is our success based on our definition or God’s definition?
How do we develop perseverance and endurance?
What are the weapons of righteousness?

September 1 – Jeremiah 26:1-24

Are there things we need to turn away from so that we are right with God?
Are we willing to be obedient to God in spite of the consequences?
How does repentance lead us to admit that we are wrong and then turn from doing said thing?

Flipped – The Narrow Way

Sermons

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

Sermons

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

Sermons

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.