Feb 27, 2022
No Deals with the Devil – Deric Bartlett
By: Deric Bartlett
Series: The Gospel and Culture
This week, Pastor Deric wraps up the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'No Deal with the Devil' based on 2 Corinthains 6:14-7:1.
1. We are the ______________ of God
2. We are the ______________ of God
3. We are the ______________ of God
ICEBREAKER: What is the noblest endeavour a person can dedicate their life to?
1. How do you strike a balance between refraining from being “unequally yoked with unbelievers” [2 Corinthians 6:14] while serving as “ambassadors for Christ” [2 Corinthians 5:20] who appeal to unbelievers to be reconciled to God by trusting Christ [cf. Deuteronomy 7:1-5; 1 Corinthians 5:9-10; and Ephesians 5:3-14]?
2. What clues do you observe in Colossians 3:1-5 to help you prioritize heavenly things as opposed to earthly things [cf. Romans 6:4; Ephesians 1:20; and Ephesians 2:5-7]?
3. How can you tell that salvation is a spiritual battle from 2 Corinthians 4:3-6? What can be done about it from this text [cf. Genesis 3:1-7; 2 Corinthians 3:14-16; and Ephesians 2:1-3]?
4. According to Hebrews 1:1-3, why is Jesus Christ central to our faith? What sets Him apart from all others [cf. Colossians 1:15-16; Colossians 2:9; and Hebrews 12:1-2]?
5. Jesus made an astonishing claim to His disciples in John 14:8-11. What was that claim, and how could His disciples know it was true [cf. John 1:14; John 12:45; and Acts 10:38]?
6. At the close of His High Priestly Prayer recorded in John 17:20-26, Jesus made it clear how the unbelieving world would know that He was who He claimed to be. What is to be the defining characteristic of His disciples so that the world might know Jesus came from the Father [cf. John 3:16-17; John 10:38; and John 13:34-35]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“So those [in] this group of the
spiritual but not religious display
an uncommon inclination to
think beyond the material and to
experience the transcendent.
Such a desire can open the door
to deep, spiritual conversations and,
in time, perhaps a willingness
to hear about Christian spirituality.
The bent of those conversations
necessarily must be different
though than with those who
love Jesus but not the church.
The wounds and suspicions toward
the church will come from
different places—as will their
understanding of spirituality.
But both groups represent people
outside of the church who have an
internal leaning toward the
spiritual side of life.”
Barna Group
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- Feb 27, 2022No Deals with the Devil – Deric BartlettFeb 27, 2022No Deals with the Devil – Deric BartlettBy: Deric BartlettSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Deric wraps up the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'No Deal with the Devil' based on 2 Corinthains 6:14-7:1.
1. We are the ______________ of God
2. We are the ______________ of God
3. We are the ______________ of GodICEBREAKER: What is the noblest endeavour a person can dedicate their life to?
1. How do you strike a balance between refraining from being “unequally yoked with unbelievers” [2 Corinthians 6:14] while serving as “ambassadors for Christ” [2 Corinthians 5:20] who appeal to unbelievers to be reconciled to God by trusting Christ [cf. Deuteronomy 7:1-5; 1 Corinthians 5:9-10; and Ephesians 5:3-14]?
2. What clues do you observe in Colossians 3:1-5 to help you prioritize heavenly things as opposed to earthly things [cf. Romans 6:4; Ephesians 1:20; and Ephesians 2:5-7]?
3. How can you tell that salvation is a spiritual battle from 2 Corinthians 4:3-6? What can be done about it from this text [cf. Genesis 3:1-7; 2 Corinthians 3:14-16; and Ephesians 2:1-3]?
4. According to Hebrews 1:1-3, why is Jesus Christ central to our faith? What sets Him apart from all others [cf. Colossians 1:15-16; Colossians 2:9; and Hebrews 12:1-2]?
5. Jesus made an astonishing claim to His disciples in John 14:8-11. What was that claim, and how could His disciples know it was true [cf. John 1:14; John 12:45; and Acts 10:38]?
6. At the close of His High Priestly Prayer recorded in John 17:20-26, Jesus made it clear how the unbelieving world would know that He was who He claimed to be. What is to be the defining characteristic of His disciples so that the world might know Jesus came from the Father [cf. John 3:16-17; John 10:38; and John 13:34-35]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“So those [in] this group of the
spiritual but not religious display
an uncommon inclination to
think beyond the material and to
experience the transcendent.
Such a desire can open the door
to deep, spiritual conversations and,
in time, perhaps a willingness
to hear about Christian spirituality.
The bent of those conversations
necessarily must be different
though than with those who
love Jesus but not the church.
The wounds and suspicions toward
the church will come from
different places—as will their
understanding of spirituality.
But both groups represent people
outside of the church who have an
internal leaning toward the
spiritual side of life.”
Barna Group - Feb 20, 2022Pluralism – Deric BartlettFeb 20, 2022Pluralism – Deric BartlettBy: Deric BartlettSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Deric continues the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'Pluralism' based on Acts 17:16-34.1. You must be ___________2. You must be ___________3. You must be ___________ICEBREAKER: What are two of your favorite snacks?1. According to Romans 1:21-23, what is the primary sin that has ruptured the relationship between God and people? What are the tragic results listed in these verses that still haunt our world today [cf. 2 Kings 17:7-18; Jeremiah 2:5; and Ephesians 4:17-19]?2. What is the lie that our culture has bought into that has displaced the truth about God [Romans 1:24-25]? What evidence do you see in our world that indicates the lie persists today [cf. Psalm 81:11-12; Romans 6:19; and Ephesians 2:1-3]?3. What is the ultimate reason unbelievers fail to trust Christ according to 2 Corinthians 4:4? What is the remedy found in the surrounding verses of 2 Corinthians 4:1-6? [cf. Matthew 23:16-26; John 9; and Revelation 3:15-19]?4. Why do you think the Apostle John used the imagery of light versus darkness to contrast the difference between believers and unbelievers in John 1:4-9? Also consult John 8:12; John 9:5; and John 12:46 for more insights.5. How is the gospel ministry described in Acts 26:18? What is the goal of sharing the good news, and what are the results [cf. Isaiah 42:6-7; Luke 24:47; and 1 Thessalonians 5:5]?6. As you read through Ephesians 1:15-21, what stands out to you regarding the Apostle Paul’s prayer list? Why would “the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation” and “hearts enlightened” be important prayer requests for believers in his day as well as today [cf. 2 Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 3:16-19; and Colossians 1:9-10]?7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?“`All religions are basically the same’? Hinduism’s gods are many and impersonal. Christianity’s God is one and personal.
Buddhism offers no forgiveness or divine intervention. Christianity offers forgiveness and divine intervention.
In Judaism and Islam men earn righteous status before God through doing good works. In Christianity men gain righteousness only by confessing their unrighteousness and being covered by Christ’s merit.
Every other religion is man working his way to God. Christianity is God working His way to men.”Randy Alcorn - Feb 13, 2022Wise Up! – Deric BartlettFeb 13, 2022Wise Up! – Deric BartlettBy: Deric BartlettSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Deric continues the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'Wise Up!'
1. You have the BIBLE to keep you walking in the light2. You have a DIVINE APPOINTMENT to keep you inspired3. You have a DIVINE PROMISE to keep you anchored4. You have the HOLY SPIRIT to guide you5. You have A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES to keep you encouraged
ICEBREAKER: What was your funniest or worst experience with a dentist?
1. While waiting for his missionary companions to join him, Paul’s spirit was repeatedly provoked by the pervasive presence of idols in the city of Athens [Acts 17:16]. What idols are you observing in our world today that provoke your spirit [cf. Isaiah 44:9-20; Romans 1:18-25; and 2 Corinthians 6:14-18]?
2. According to Acts 17:17, how did Paul respond when his spirit was irritated by all the city’s idols that provide a model for us in our day [cf. Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 4:5-6; and 1 Peter 3:14-16]?
3. What were the philosophical ideas that were shaping Paul’s day [Acts 17:18-21]? What are the philosophical ideas shaping our world today? What are the differences? What are the similarities [cf. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; Colossians 2:8; and 1 Peter 4:3-5]?
4. How did Paul affirm his audience in Acts 17:22-23 and then transition into a tactful gospel presentation [cf. Acts 24:10-21; Acts 26:1-8; and Acts 28:30-31]?
5. Why do you think Paul did not directly quote Scripture when he shared the gospel with the Athenians in Acts 17:16-31? Why did he quote their own pagan writers [Acts 17:28]? What is your takeaway from his strategy [cf. Daniel 5:23; Acts 14:8-18; and Titus 1:12-13]?
6. What is it about the resurrection that is so controversial, causing some to mock [Acts 17:32] and others to believe [Acts 17:34]? Also consult Acts 4:2; Acts 23:6; and 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 for further insights.
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“Paul's claim [was] that the message he preached
was the authentic gospel of Christ.
It is this: two things on which Paul pre-eminently insisted -
that salvation
was provided by God's
grace and that faith
was the means by which men appropriated it.”F.F. Bruce - Feb 6, 2022The Gospel and Gender Pt. 2: Angry Much? – Deric BartlettFeb 6, 2022The Gospel and Gender Pt. 2: Angry Much? – Deric BartlettBy: Deric BartlettSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Deric continues the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'The Gospel and Gender Pt. 2: Angry Much?' based on 2 Timothy 2:24-26.1. WHY: Certain ideas are core to being a Christian.
2. HOW: You need to know how to respond in this angry age
ICEBREAKER: Who is the most interesting stranger you have met?
1. 2 Timothy 2:24 speaks directly to our current cultural climate where people engage in heated debates at the slightest provocation. God’s people possess His wisdom to do better. How are we to behave when a controversial topic arises in a conversation [cf. 1 Timothy 3:2-3; Titus 3:1-2; and James 1:19-20]?
2. How are the wise and the foolish contrasted in Proverbs 29:11? Why is showing self-control such a forgotten virtue in today’s world? How can it be rediscovered [cf. Proverbs 12:16; 18:13; and 25:28]?
3. Matthew’s Gospel account begins with Immanuel (“which means, God with us” – 1:23) and ends with Jesus’ reassuring words “I am with you always” (28:20). How does the promise of His presence help to strengthen you while living in our corrupt and confused culture [cf. 1 Kings 8:57; Isaiah 41:10; and Acts 18:9-10]?
4. According to Galatians 6:1-2, what is commanded, who should carry out the command, and how should it be done [cf. Romans 15:1-2; 2 Corinthians 13:11; and James 5:19-20]?
5. Our culture is noticeably self-absorbed. How are Christians to live differently and show the world a better way, according to Philippians 2:3-4 [cf. Romans 12:10; Galatians 5:25-26; and 1 Peter 5:5]?
6. According to James 5:19-20, what is our Christian responsibility to those who stray into error? What is the desired outcome of our intervention [cf. Matthew 18:15; Luke 1:16-17; and 2 Corinthians 2:6-8]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?“Most laws condemn the soul
and pronounce sentence.
The result of the law
of my God is perfect.
It condemns but forgives.
It restores - more than abundantly –
what it takes away.”Jim Elliot - Jan 30, 2022The Gospel and Gender Pt. 1: God Made Them Man And Woman- Deric BartlettJan 30, 2022The Gospel and Gender Pt. 1: God Made Them Man And Woman- Deric BartlettBy: Deric BartlettSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Deric continues the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'The Gospel and Gender Pt. 1: God Made Them Man and Woman' based on Mark 10:6-9.1. Jesus ___________ God’s plan for men and women back to the creation story
2. Jesus ___________ God’s plan for making us male or female
3. Jesus ______________ God’s authority in creating us in His imageICEBREAKER: How well do you know your neighbours?
1. Based on Genesis 1:26-28, how would you define the image of God, where does it originate, who does it apply to, and why does it matter [cf. Genesis 5:1-3; Genesis 9:6; and James 3:9]?
2. How are both the created order and believers linked together in Romans 8:18-25? What is wrong with them? What will be their future [cf. Genesis 3:17-19; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5; and 2 Peter 3:11-13]?
3. Are we free without consequences to do whatever we want with our bodies according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20? Why or why not? What is the purpose of our bodies, and what difference does it make [cf. Romans 6:15-19; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; and 2 Corinthians 6:16-18]?
4. What does the Apostle Paul urge every believer to do as an act of worship in Romans 12:1? What reason does he give? What would this look like in practical terms [cf. Romans 6:13; Ephesians 4:1-3; and 1 Peter 2:11-12]?
5. According to Philippians 3:19-20, where is our future destiny, how will we get there, and how do we live in the meantime [cf. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Colossians 3:1-4; and Titus 2:11-14]?
6. From 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, what is God’s will for our lives? How are we to behave while in the world? What are the consequences for disobeying [cf. Acts 15:20; Romans 1:24-32; and Ephesians 5:3-5]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“The whole concept of the
“image of God” is the idea that
all men have something within
them that God injected...
And this gives [man] a uniqueness,
it gives him worth,
it gives him dignity.
And we must never forget this. . .
there are no gradations in
the image of God.
Every man from a treble white
to a bass black is significant
on God’s keyboard, precisely
because every man is made
in the image of God.
One day we will learn that.
We will know one day that
God made us to live together
as brothers and to respect
the dignity and worth
of every man.”
Martin Luther King Jr. - Jan 23, 2022The Gospel and Culture Pt. 3 – Brad LehmanJan 23, 2022The Gospel and Culture Pt. 3 – Brad LehmanBy: Brad LehmanSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Brad continues the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'The Gospel and Culture Pt. 3' base on Colossians 2:8-15.
1. Apprehend hostage-takers before they cause harm [Colossians 2:8-15]
a) Beware hostage-takers [2:8]
b) Storm hostage-takers with the truth [2:9-15]2. Acquire a good Security Guard [Colossians 2:6-7]
a) Check credentials [2:6a]
b) Keep close for safety [2:6b-7]
Point: Trust the Security Guard to save you from hostage-takers.ICEBREAKER: What makes you feel old when you think about it?
1. What does it look like for a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ to obey the command to “walk in Him” [Colossians 2:6]? How do the 3-word pictures in Colossians 2:7 (“rooted…built up…established…”) help explain the command of 2:6? Also, consult Ephesians 5:15-21; Colossians 1:9-10; and 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7.
2. Two kinds of philosophies are contrasted in Colossians 2:8. What are they, how do they differ, and what difference do they make in how people live [cf. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; 1 Corinthians 3:18-20; and Galatians 4:8-11]?
3. What evidence can you provide indicating that, in Jesus, “the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily” [Colossians 2:9]? Why does this matter [cf. Mark 4:35-41; Luke 5:17-26; and Romans 1:3-4]?
4. How is salvation portrayed in Colossians 2:13? According to this verse, who initiated salvation? What blessings flow to those who believe in Jesus [cf. Psalm 103:8-18; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; and Ephesians 2:4-7]?
5. What did Jesus accomplish for us when He died on the cross according to Colossians 2:14? What difference does it make [cf. Acts 3:18-21; Ephesians 2:11-22; and 1 Peter 2:24-25]?
6. A glimpse into the unseen spiritual realm is given to us in Colossians 2:15. Who are the ones identified in this text, what happened, and what was the result that brings you encouragement today [cf. Genesis 3:15; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; and Hebrews 2:14-15]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“The man or woman who does
not know God demands an
infinite satisfaction from
other human beings which they
cannot give, and in the case
of the man, he becomes
tyrannical and cruel.
It springs from this one thing,
the human heart must
have satisfaction, but there is
only one Being who can satisfy
the last abyss of the human heart,
and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Oswald Chambers - Jan 16, 2022Your TRUE Identity – Deric BartlettJan 16, 2022Your TRUE Identity – Deric BartlettBy: Deric BartlettSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Deric continues the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'Your TRUE Identity'.
1. HIS ________________ of God as His Father
2. HIS ________________ to anchor His life in God
3. HIS ________________ as the Beloved of God
4. HIS ________________ of temptation and suffering
5. HIS ________________ to the mission of his life
6. HIS ________________ to be himselfICEBREAKER: What music do you put on when you want to get pumped?
1. John 1:18 states an obstacle in the first phrase. However, it is overcome in the rest of the verse. What are the 3 descriptions of Jesus listed in this verse and what difference do they make [cf. Matthew 11:27; John 1:14; and John 6:46]?
2. Philip’s question was profound, yet unnecessary in John 14:8&9. He desired to experience God personally and directly. But Jesus responded by making an astonishing claim. What was that claim, and what does it reveal about Jesus [cf. John 10:30; John 12:44-45; and Colossians 1:15]?
3. How is our Triune God revealed and described in John 14:25-26? Also consult Luke 24:49; John 15:26; and Acts 2:33]?
4. In Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:11-14, he gave thanks to the Father for several blessings. What are those blessings that belong to all believers, and why are they significant [cf. Acts 26:18; Ephesians 5:8; and 1 Peter 2:9]?
5. What is the source of the spiritual blindness of our world according to 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, and what is the only remedy to restore spiritual sight [cf. Matthew 13:19; 2 Corinthians 3:14; and Ephesians 2:1-3]?
6. Hebrews 1:1-4 is one of the richest texts in all of Scripture extolling the identity and ministry of our Lord Jesus. How is He described in these verses, and what impact does it make in your life [cf. John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 8:6; and Colossians 1:16-17]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“The more you reaffirmwho you are in Christ,the more your behavior will beginto reflect your true identity.”Neil T. Anderson - Jan 9, 2022Picture Frames and Maps – Deric BartlettJan 9, 2022Picture Frames and Maps – Deric BartlettBy: Deric BartlettSeries: The Gospel and CultureThis week, Pastor Deric begins the series 'The Gospel and Culture' with a message titled 'Picture Frames and Maps'.1. ______________ (why it should matter to you)2. _______________ (the past and the present)3. _______________ (humility is the best approach)4. ________________ (how Christian’s frame identity)
ICEBREAKER: What slang terms or phrases are you happy went out of fashion?
1. What practical implications for understanding human behaviour flow out of the prophet Jeremiah’s portrayal of the human heart in Jeremiah 17:9? Examine the context as well as Genesis 6:5; Mark 7:18-23; and Romans 1:18-23 for more insights.
2. Matthew 4:15-16 is a quote from Isaiah 9:1-2. How is the world characterized in these verses, what evidence shows this to be true, and what can be done about it [cf. Luke 1:79; John 8:12; and Ephesians 5:7-14]?
3. Two commands are listed in Romans 12:2 - one negative and one positive. What are the commands, how can they be obeyed, and what will be the results according to the latter part of the verse [cf. Ephesians 4:23; Colossians 3:9-10; and 1 Peter 1:13-16]?
4. What difference does it make for a believer to be “in Christ” according to 2 Corinthians 5:17? How does this give you hope in your own personal struggles? How does this influence your witness to the world? Examine the context as well as Romans 6:4; Romans 8:1-2; and Ephesians 4:24 for further clues.
5. The Apostle Paul insisted on the reality of a war being continually waged in the world [2 Corinthians 10:3-6]. What is the nature of the war, who are the combatants, where is it being fought, what are the weapons being wielded, and what is the desired outcome [cf. 1 Samuel 17:45; 2 Corinthians 6:7; and Ephesians 6:10-20]?
6. According to Colossians 2:8, what are believers to beware of? What ideas do you think qualify as spiritually hazardous today [cf. Galatians 4:3; Ephesians 5:6; and Colossians 2:20-23]?
7. What did you find helpful or challenging about this Sunday’s message?
“Man, in his own wisdom, has developed a vast number of philosophies and theories seeking to explain one's thoughts, words, and actions. In doing so, man has pridefully sought to deny his own sinfulness and has confused any clear definition of God's standards of right and wrong.” (John C. Broger)
