Equip

For anyone who didn't sign up this past Sunday, but is planning on attending the Equip training here is your first training assignment. Click on the link below to download. As unto the Lord CCW Family!
Love,
G

EQUIP training assignment (click to download)

A Solemn Assembly to the Lord

I have been recently reading through Leviticus in my devotions and was struck by a passage. In Leviticus 23:1-2 it says, "1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 "Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feasts of the LORD that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they are my appointed feasts." God actually commanded His people to party, in a "holy" way. Everything was to shut down and they were to enjoy good food, music, each other, and, above all else, reflect on the majesty of their King and His redemptive work. Tonight at CCW office we have the same opportunity, so show up and be ready for a little "holy convocation."
For His Glory,
Garrett

Small Groups

The Wonders of His Word:

This week, discuss how the Lord has used your small groups to bless you and grow you. Praise the Lord for what He's done. Pray for one another.

Upcoming Small Group Events:

Small Group Celebration -

Tuesday, October 4 - 6:30 pm - CCW Office

spaghetti dinner will be provided

bring a salad, bread, or desserts

EQUIP Leader Training

Starting Tuesday, October 11 - 7 pm - CCW Office

9-Week study led by Pastor Garrett

The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

Death is Dead

John 20:19-31

Sept. 18, 2011

1) What are the two components of the Gospel seen in verses 19-23?

• How have you experienced this peace?
• In light of how Jesus was sent, how are you sent?

2) What's the difference between honest doubt and dishonest doubt?

• Which do you struggle with?
• What is a biblical resolution?

3) What does Jesus' appearance and challenge to Thomas demonstrate about Jesus' resurrection body? See also: 1 Cor. 15:42-44, 51-55

4) Read verse 28. Why do you think John ends his gospel with this encounter and statement? In what areas of your life is Jesus pressing you to allow Him to be "Lord and God?"

5) Why does Jesus' resurrection give you hope?

The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

It is Finished, part 2

John 19:31-20:19

September 11, 2011

1) There are more documents verifying the life, burial, & resurrection than any work from antiquity. How does this bolster your faith?

2) The Swoon Theory claims that Jesus swooned (fainted), but didn't actually die. What evidences in the text destroy this theory?

3) In what areas of your life is Jesus calling you to abandon being moderate, and instead be extreme?

4) The text points out that Jesus appeared first to women. Not only that, but Mary, a woman with a shady past, was the first witness. What is the significance of this? How does this incline your heart toward people?

The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

It is Finished!

John 19:11-30

September 4, 2011

1.) What is the significance of the Jews statement in v.15? What was really ruling in their hearts and actions? What has been ruling your life lately? Confess, repent, and pray for one another.

2.) Who is ultimately to blame for Jesus' crucifixion?

3.) Pastor Al said that Jesus exemplified a. the fulfillment of God's word, b. how God can use man's evil for His glory, and c. how to love God through difficult circumstances. What promises have you seen God fulfill in your own life? What has God used for good in your life that seemed to be evil at the time? How through these things have you learned to love Jesus during difficult times?

4.) How is the Cross the glory and exaltation of Christ? see Col. 2:14-15

5.) Read and meditate on Is. 53; Ps. 22; Zech. 12:10.

The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

The Truth
John 18:28-19:16
August 28, 2011

1) Review: Luke 22:61 - "The Lord turned and looked at Peter, and Peter went out and wept bitterly." What kind of look do you think Jesus gave Peter?

2) What are your religious hypocrisies? What areas do you tend to be religious, rather than depend on God in relationship with Him?

3) How would you answer someone who is sincerely asking Pilate's question (verse 38)? What is truth?

4) Read 19:1-11. Who is in control here? What irony do you see, especially in verse 11?

5) What are you doing with Jesus' message?

The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

August 21, 2011

Yohane Mwandwanga

1) What parts of Yohane's testimony did you really connect with?

2) What stood out to you about the Malawian culture, and its contrast with our American ways of life?

3) Yohane discussed John 15:1-8. Read these verses. In what ways is God calling you to abide in Christ?

The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

Like Moths to Flame

John 18:12-27

August 14, 2011

1) Verse 14 says, "It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people." Why is John including this parenthetical idea at this point in the story?

2) Read verses 17-18. What circumstances, attitudes, or people have been pressuring you to deny Jesus? What "warmth" (i.e., comfort or pleasure) attracts you and makes compromise appealing? What steps is God calling you to take in order to resist that "warmth"/temptation, and avoid compromise?

3) What stands out to you in Jesus' words and reactions in verses 19-24? How do your reactions to insult, suffering, and difficulty compare? How would you have reacted?

4) Read verses 25-27, and verses 5 & 8 of this chapter. In what ways has Jesus shown you that "He IS" and you "are NOT"? How have you felt the beautiful grace of forgiveness? Confess, repent, pray for one another, and receive His forgiveness.

The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

No questions this week, because of the fire alarm fiasco.

Discuss what the Lord has been doing in your lives lately and pray for one another.