Scripture readings and questions for July 29-August 4, 2018 – Darrow Road Wesleyan Church

July 29- Galatians 5:13-26

If we struggle with a particular sin, does this mean that one of the fruits of the spirit is not developed as it needs to be?
Do we use our freedom to serve others or for self-promotion and to do whatever we want?
Are we living life based on our own whims and desires, or the leading of God and who He has called us to be?
If we live in the flesh, how does this make us a ‘dead man walking’?

July 30- 1 Peter 4:1-2

Are we more inclined to serve ourselves or serve God?
What is the difference between suffering for Jesus and suffering because of our own sin?
What does it mean to be in the flesh?
Will we ever be free from sin/willful disobedience in this life?

July 31- 1 Peter 4:3-4

If we are created in the image of God, does this mean we have to give in to every temptation that comes our way?
What are those things that seem or feel right that we want to do, but really have no part of the Christian life?
Are we willing to be mocked for not living as people who are enslaved to sin?

August 1- 1 Peter 4:5-6

If we are to give an account of all of our actions, how should we live our lives differently?
What does it mean to live in the Spirit?

August 2- 1 Peter 4:7

In a culture of extremes and over the top antics, what does it mean to be self-controlled?
Does being sober minded also imply that we use the brain that God gave us to think things through?
Knowing that Christ is returning, are we being productive citizens of God’s Kingdom until He returns?

August 3- 1 Peter 4:8

Does true love avoid things or deal with them in a healthy manner?
What makes it so hard to love others?
If we only love those who love us, are we any different than the world?

August 4- 4:9-11

Do we use our gifts to glorify ourselves or to point people to God?
How does hospitality challenge us to love abundantly and to put away cheap grace?
Why does relying on ourselves always lead to disaster?

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

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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.