Phase One: Our Despair (40:27)
Phase Two: God's Greatness (40:28)
Phase Three: Our Renewal (40:29-31)
ICEBREAKER: What is the weirdest food combination you've made and tried?
1. In the verses prior to Isaiah 40:28-31, God declares His absolute sovereignty over His creation, including the nations [Isaiah 40:10-17]. How do these words encourage you and give you God’s perspective during today’s turbulent times [cf. Psalm 47:1-9; Daniel 2:44-45; and Daniel 4:34-37]?
2. Why is idolatry so foolish [Isaiah 40:18-20]? Also consult Isaiah 44:9-20; Isaiah 46:5-7; and Habakkuk 2:18-19.
3. Why does pondering the created order around us foster faith in the LORD [Isaiah 40:25-27]? Also consider Psalm 8:1-9; Psalm 19:1-6; and Isaiah 42:5.
4. How does thinking about eternal realities help you deal with present problems [Isaiah 40:28]? Also examine Nehemiah 9:5-6; Psalm 90:1-6; and Romans 11:33-36.
5. How does the truth that the LORD never grows weary inspire you when you become weary [Isaiah 40:28-30]? Also look up Isaiah 41:10; and Jeremiah 31:25; and Romans 8:31.
6. What does it mean to “wait for the LORD” [Isaiah 40:31]? What benefits come to those who learn to put this into practice [cf. Psalm 27:1-14; Psalm 130:1-8; and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. When you feed your heart and mind with its truth, you regain your perspective and find renewed strength.”
(Warren Wiersbe)
- Jul 10, 2022Hope for Tired Christians – Darryl DashJul 10, 2022Hope for Tired Christians – Darryl DashBy: Darryl DashSeries: One offThis week, our guest speaker Dr. Darryl Dash (Liberty Grace Church) shares 'Hope for Tired Christians' based on Isaiah 40:27-31.
Phase One: Our Despair (40:27)
Phase Two: God's Greatness (40:28)
Phase Three: Our Renewal (40:29-31)
ICEBREAKER: What is the weirdest food combination you've made and tried?
1. In the verses prior to Isaiah 40:28-31, God declares His absolute sovereignty over His creation, including the nations [Isaiah 40:10-17]. How do these words encourage you and give you God’s perspective during today’s turbulent times [cf. Psalm 47:1-9; Daniel 2:44-45; and Daniel 4:34-37]?
2. Why is idolatry so foolish [Isaiah 40:18-20]? Also consult Isaiah 44:9-20; Isaiah 46:5-7; and Habakkuk 2:18-19.
3. Why does pondering the created order around us foster faith in the LORD [Isaiah 40:25-27]? Also consider Psalm 8:1-9; Psalm 19:1-6; and Isaiah 42:5.
4. How does thinking about eternal realities help you deal with present problems [Isaiah 40:28]? Also examine Nehemiah 9:5-6; Psalm 90:1-6; and Romans 11:33-36.
5. How does the truth that the LORD never grows weary inspire you when you become weary [Isaiah 40:28-30]? Also look up Isaiah 41:10; and Jeremiah 31:25; and Romans 8:31.
6. What does it mean to “wait for the LORD” [Isaiah 40:31]? What benefits come to those who learn to put this into practice [cf. Psalm 27:1-14; Psalm 130:1-8; and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. When you feed your heart and mind with its truth, you regain your perspective and find renewed strength.”
(Warren Wiersbe)
- Oct 31, 2021Worship and Belong – Darryl DashOct 31, 2021Worship and Belong – Darryl DashBy: Darryl DashSeries: One offPastor Darryl Dash joins us one more time to share 'Worship and Belong' based on Psalm 122.Two Reasons Church Matters1. Church matters because of the "wow" factor 2. Church matters because it brings people togetherThree Actions1. Show up 2. Pray for the good of the church 3. Seek the good of the churchICEBREAKER: What do you want to do when you retire?1. Why is corporate worship vital for the Christian community [Psalm 122:1]? Also consult Deuteronomy 16:16-17; Micah 4:1-5; and Hebrews 10:24-25.2. Why is the presence of the Lord so desirable to you [Psalm 122:1-2]? Also consider Exodus 40:34-38; Psalm 16:11; and John 1:1-18.3. What is the significance of the city of Jerusalem throughout biblical history [Psalm 122:2, 3, 6]? Why does it matter [cf. 2 Samuel 5:6-9; Ezra 1:1-4; Luke 13:33-35; and Revelation 21:1-4]?4. According to Psalm 122:4, what is one of the key purposes of corporate worship [cf. Deuteronomy 8:10; Ezra 3:10-11; and Revelation 7:12]?5. The word “peace” is repeated three times in Psalm 122:6-8. Why is prayer crucial to the experience of peace [cf. Micah 5:4-5; Zechariah 9:9-10; and Romans 12:17-18]?6. What impact should worship make on worshipers [Psalm 122:9]? Also examine Micah 6:6-8; Galatians 6:9-10; and 2 Thessalonians 3:13.7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message? “The glory of the gospel is that when the church is absolutely different from the world, she invariably attracts it.” (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
- Oct 25, 2021Speak with God – Darryl DashOct 25, 2021Speak with God – Darryl DashBy: Darryl DashSeries: One offThis week, Pastor Darryl Dash (Liberty Grace Church) joins us again to share 'Speak with God' based on Ephesians 6:18-20.
1. Pray always.
2. Pray about everything.
3. Don't give up.
4. Pray especially about what matters most.
ICEBREAKER: What were your favourite television shows when you were growing up?
1. In the context of Ephesians 6, why is the practice of prayer so vital for the believer [cf. Ephesians 6:10-17; 2 Corinthians 10:4-6; and 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11]?
2. How does the Holy Spirit help us to pray more effectively [Ephesians 6:18]? Also consult John 14:26; Romans 8:26-27; and Jude 1:20-21.
3. Why do you think it is so hard to pray [Ephesians 6:18]? Also consider Luke 18:1-8; Romans 12:12; and Colossians 4:2-4.
4. Do you find it a challenge to persevere in prayer [Ephesians 6:18]? Why do you think this is such a common experience for Christians [cf. Matthew 26:40-41; Philippians 4:4-7; and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18]?
5. What do you learn about prayer request priorities from the Apostle Paul’s request in Ephesians 6:19 that can instruct you to pray more profoundly [cf. Ephesians 1:15-23; Ephesians 3:14-21; and Philippians 1:9-11]?
6. What does the designation “ambassador in chains” indicate about the nature of Christian ministry in the world [Ephesians 6:20]? Also examine 2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 3:1; and Philippians 1:7.
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?“The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayer, but unoffered prayer.” (F.B. Meyer) - Oct 17, 2021Engage the Bible – Darryl DashOct 17, 2021Engage the Bible – Darryl DashBy: Darryl DashSeries: One offThis week, Pastor Darryl Dash from Liberty Grace Church shares with us. 'Engage the Bible' is based on Psalm 1.
1. Avoid what's opposed to God (v.1)
2. Delight in and meditate on God's Word (v.2)
3. The results (vv.3-6)ICEBREAKER: What weird quirks did you pick up from your parents?
1. To be “blessed” refers to the happiness that God-given security and prosperity produces. According to Psalm 1:1-2, what are the conditions that lead to “blessedness” [cf. Psalm 32:1-2; Psalm 40:4; and Matthew 5:3-12]?2. Psalm 1 has been described as a “Wisdom Psalm” that boils all of life down to two opposing life directions. What are these two options, and how can you tell when you have chosen well [cf. Proverbs 1:10-19; Proverbs 4:14-19; and Luke 11:28]?
3. Why is it so hard sometimes to read the Bible [Psalm 1:2]? What are some practical steps we can take to make the Bible the primary influence in our lives [cf. Ezra 7:10; Psalm 63:5-7; and 2 Timothy 2:15]?
4. What does it look like to “delight” and “meditate” on the law of the Lord [Psalm 1:2]? Also consider Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-11; and Colossians 3:16.
5. Why is the contrast between a tree and chaff a fitting illustration of the benefits of living wisely [Psalm 1:3-4]? Also consult Psalm 92:12-15; Jeremiah 17:7-8; and Matthew 7:24-27.
6. The Wisdom Literature of the Bible always takes the long view of life. What is the destiny of the wicked as compared to the destiny of the righteous [Psalm 1:5-6]? Also examine Psalm 145:20; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; and Matthew 25:31-46.
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“The Word of God I think of as a straight edge, which shows up our own crookedness. We can’t really tell how crooked our thinking is until we line it up with the straight edge of Scripture.” (Elisabeth Elliot)
- Mar 1, 2020What’s Suffering Good For? – Darryl DashMar 1, 2020What’s Suffering Good For? – Darryl DashBy: Darryl DashSeries: One offThis week, Pastor Darryl Dash from Liberty Grace Church shares with us. 'What's Suffering Good For?' is based on 2 Corinthians 1:1-11.God is a compassionate, encouraging God.The suffering we face is purposeful.Suffering builds community.Questions:ICEBREAKER: What has really taken a toll on you?1. Paul discussed affliction and suffering in 2 Corinthians 1:1-11. Yet he began by blessing God [11:3]. What role does worship play in helping us navigate life’s trials [cf. Luke 1:68-75; Ephesians 1:3-6; and 1 Peter 1:3-9]?2. What does it mean that God is the God of all comfort [2 Corinthians 1:3-4]? How does this encourage you? Consult also Isaiah 40:1-2; Isaiah 60:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17.3. How does our suffering prepare us to help others [2 Corinthians 1:4-6]? Consider also Philippians 3:10-11; Colossians 1:24; and 1 Peter 4:12-14.4. How does our suffering help to deepen community [2 Corinthians 1:7-11]? Look up Acts 9:15-16; Romans 8:16-17; and 1 Peter 5:8-10 for further insights.5. Paul was honest about his suffering [2 Corinthians 1:8-9]. Why do we sometimes believe that followers of Jesus shouldn’t suffer or despair [cf. Isaiah 53:3-6; Romans 5:3-5; and 2 Timothy 3:10-12]?6. What is the place of prayer in suffering [2 Corinthians 1:11]? How have you experienced comfort through the prayers of others? Examine Acts 12:3-17; Philippians 1:19, and Ephesians 6:18-20 for more encouragement.7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?“I am not a theologian or a scholar, but I am very aware of the fact that pain is necessary to all of us. In my own life, I think I can honestly say that out of the deepest pain has come the strongest conviction of the presence of God and the love of God.” (Elisabeth Elliot)
- Oct 28, 2018Consider and ImitateOct 28, 2018Consider and ImitateBy: Darryl DashSeries: (All)
This week Pastor Darryl Dash preaches a sermon entitled Consider and Imitate focussing on Hebrews 13:7-8.
QuestionsHebrews 13:7-8.ICEBREAKER: What was the best job your ever had? What made it so good?1. What do you think the “outcome” was of the leader’s lives? (v.7)2. Find three additional verses from the New Testament about imitation. What common thread do you see through them?3. Who are some people who taught you God’s Word and impacted your life? What did you learn from them?4. What is one wrong attitude of the heart that could hinder us from imitating another’s good example?5. Why do you think we tend to doubt that God can use our lives to impact others?6. What are some things you can do to influence others to live for Jesus?7. What did you find helpful or challenging about the message?"When you realize God's purpose for your life isn't just about you, He will use you in a mighty way." - Tony Evans
- Oct 9, 2016Developing Faith and Gratitude-Darryl DashOct 9, 2016Developing Faith and Gratitude-Darryl DashBy: Darryl DashSeries: Guest speaker
This week our guest speaker is Pastor Darryl Dash who will be preaching a sermon from Luke 17:5-19 entitled “Developing Faith and Gratitude.”
Questions
Read Luke 17:5-19
Ice Breaker: What are the qualities you appreciate in your friends?
1. What wrong ideas do we have about faith? (vv.5-6) (also see Matt. 17:20)
2. What is God’s expectation of us as His followers? (vv.7-10)
3. How do you respond when another person asks you to forgive him or her? Do you need to do more?
4. In what ways do you exercise faith in Jesus everyday?
5. How has your faith been tested? (also read Rom. 1:16-17; 2 Cor. 5:6-7; 1 Thes. 5:23-24; James 1:5-8)
6. What has God done for you that deserves your gratitude? (vv.11-19)
“God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.”- C.S. Lewis - Mar 30, 2014A Call to Gospel EnduranceMar 30, 2014A Call to Gospel EnduranceBy: Darryl DashSeries: Guest speakerOur guest speaker this week is Pastor Darryl Dash from Liberty Grace Church in Toronto. His message is from 2 Timothy 2:1-13 "A Call to Gospel Endurance."
Questions
1. The apostle Paul challenges Timothy in vv.1-2. What is the scope of Paul’s challenge? How can Timothy possibly do all that? Where should his strength come from? How can we take up Paul’s challenge?
2. In v.3 Paul encourages Timothy to, “share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” How could Timothy have done that in a practical way? How can we do the same?
3. In v.4-7 Paul uses the common images of a soldier, athlete and farmer, and tells Timothy to think about what he has said. As you reflect upon Paul’s words, what understanding has the Lord given you regarding these images? How can we apply this knowledge today?
4. Read v.8-13 again. What core belief is Paul reminding Timothy of? Why would this be so important to Timothy then, and us today? (see 1 Timothy 3-7)
5. In v.9 Paul contrasts his situation in prison with the freedom of the Gospel. Proclaiming Jesus Christ as the Messiah and preaching the Gospel that frees us, landed him in prison. What does this tell you about the power of the Gospel?
6. What is it that motivates Paul to endure the hardships he faces? (v.10) Compare and contrast your life and experience. Are you taking the Gospel to your world? Are you being mentored/discipled? Are you mentoring/discipling someone?
7. Why was it important for Paul to write this passage (v.1-13) to Timothy? What effect would it have on Timothy? What effect does it have on you?
