Description:”What Would happen if we took Christ out of Christmas.” The passage is John 1:1-5. Here are the questions:1. Revelation 4:11 says, ”You are worthy, O Lord our God to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.” Why is Jesus being Creator foundationally to our Christian faith?2. What does Jesus being the Life-Giver mean to you? How has your life been changed?3. I John 1:7 says, ”But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.” Living in the Light of God causes us to have fellowship with God and our fellow believers. How can having this community help us to maintain intimacy with God and remain as one living in the light?

Description:Bronze, Iron, Tin or Golden Rule? Matthew 7:12 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is self-centeredness such problem for us, even as believers? 2. For husbands- How is loving your wife as Christ loved the church and example of the Golden Rule? 3. How does living according to the Golden Rule set us free from selfishness?

Description:Looking Beyond the Gifts to the Giver 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Discussion questions: 1. Give some examples of what it means to think biblically regarding Thanksgiving Day. 2. On Thanksgiving Day, why do you suppose we focus so much on giving thanks for material blessings instead of spiritual blessings?3. How is it possible to give thanks in all circumstances?

Description:"Are You A Person of Your Word?" Matthew 5:33-37 Discussion Questions: 1. What are the major reasons for believers not keeping their word? 2. Why does it matter to God that we keep our word? 3. In what ways does keeping our word affect our testimony as followers of Jesus?

Description:Biblical Friendship Philippians 1:1-11 Discussion Questions: 1. In what ways is friendship with another believer different from friendship with a non-believer? 2. What keeps us from praying for our friends as we should? What can we do to change that? 3. What are some specific ways that we can become a “friend of sinners”?

Description:"How Precious Is He?" Mark 14:1-25 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it so important that Jesus is in control of everything that happens in this passage? 2. In the Lord’s Supper, we’re reminded that Jesus lives within us. How? 3. If Jesus is so precious, why do we, as Christians, devote ourselves to things that are less precious?

Description:"No Reserves. No Retreats. No Regrets"The passage of scripture is Jonah 1:1-3,12, and 17.Here are the three questions:Why do so many Christians continue to stay in their comfort zone, even knowing that their disobedience to God's calling is sinful?With often a small view of what real missions are, what are ways that every Christian can be actively involved in missions within their own life?What are some things that can help you develop the mindset of William Borden of No Reserves. No Retreats. No Regrets within your own life, ensuring that you obey God when called to any form of missions no matter the personal sacrifice?

Description:Why Does God Bless Us? Psalm 67 Discussion Questions: 1. “The primary reason that God blesses us is so that we can bring glory to His name.” Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? 2. What does it mean to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? 3. What’s the best way to make “the nations be glad and sing for joy”?

Description:God’s Glory Over All the Earth Psalm 57:1-11 Discussion Questions: 1. Discuss the implications of this statement: “Genuine worship will always cause us to want to tell others about God.” 2. “Where passion for God is weak, zeal for missions will be weak” (John Piper) Why? 3. The Bible makes it clear that God’s focus is on all nations, peoples, tribes and languages. Since that’s true, what is our responsibility?

Description:Created For A Purpose

Description:Leading Ladies of the Bible: Esther- For Such A Time As This Esther 4:13-16 Discussion Questions: 1. Discuss the implications of this statement: “No one is born with prejudice. It’s something we learn and it’s something we teach.” 2. How should the fact that God is at work in our lives even when we can’t see it affect the way we live? 3. What limits an individual from making an impact for God and His kingdom?

Description:Women of the Bible: Ruth - When Life Isn’t Fair Ruth 1:1-18 Discussion Questions: 1. What is the relationship between the unfairness of life and sin? 2. As a rule, life is fairer for those who try to live God's way. Agree or disagree? Why? 3. Why is not always bad to go through bad times?

Description:From the Institute for Creation Research, Dr Randy Guliuzza discusses the God's design for us.

Description:Message Sept 7, 2019 - "The Truth of the Genesis Flood" - Dr. Tim Clarey from the Institution for Creation Research (ICR).

Description:"Revive us Again" Ezekiel 37:1-141. If true revival is for the believer, why do prayers and actual revival services often focus only on new salvations? Is this a problem?2. What are ways that an individual Christian can ward off apathy?3. Why do you think many believers today are manipulating scripture to match their own lifestyles? Can a true believer behave this way?

Description:"Leading Ladies of The Bible- Deborah" Judges 4:1-24 Discussion Questions: 1. Since a woman should find her self-esteem in her relationship with God, why do so many woman look elsewhere? 2. If God can defeat all the enemies in our life, why do so many of us continue to struggle? 3. “All too often men are reluctant to lead, and women who really don’t want to lead, feel they’re forced to.”In what specific ways does this truth affect the church and the home?

Description:What If It’s True? Discussion Questions: 1. Why do so many people reject the teachings of God’s Word? 2. How does not having a relationship with God impact every area of a person’s life? 3. Discuss the significance of this verse as it relates to our culture- "There is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death." Proverbs 16:25

Description:The Chosen Dozen- Thomas John 20:24-29 Discussion Questions:.1. Initially, none of the apostles believed that Jesus had risen from the dead. How does that fact help us to better understand the nature of doubt? 2. What’s the difference between saying, “Jesus is Lord and God” and “Jesus is MY Lord and God”? Why does it matter? 3. “The most common source of doubt among believers is having an incomplete understanding of who God is and how He deals with people.” What specific steps do we need to take to correct this?

Description:The Chosen Dozen- James and John Mark 10:35-45 Discussion Questions: 1. How does anger impact a Christian’s testimony for Christ? 2. What is the cost of following Jesus? 3. What specific steps can you take to “shine someone else’s shoes”

Description:The Chosen Dozen- Judas Matthew 27:47-50 Discussion Questions: 1. Why do people have a tendency to blame others for the bad choices that they make? 2. Why do you think Judas hanged himself? 3. What should Judas have done after he betrayed Jesus?

Description:The Chosen Dozen- The Johnson Brothers Part 2 - The Peter Principle John 1:40-42 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is usefulness a poor measure of a person’s worth? 2. If God were to give you a new name, what would it be and why? 3. How do we get over thinking that we can do all things on our own?

Description:"The Chosen Dozen -The Johnson Brothers Pt 1" - John 1:35-42 Discussion Questions: 1. Give some examples of the meaning of this statement- “You don’t have to be in the spotlight for God to use you in a powerful way.” 2. What are the implications of this statement regarding how we do evangelism- “Nearly 80% of people who come to Christ do so through an already established friendship.” 3. What are some specific steps that all Christians can take to become more effective at “relational evangelism”?

Description:"What’s Grace got to do with it?' II Samuel 9:1-13. Questions:1. Like Mephibosheth has there been a time that you feared the worst but grace was extended to you?2. David honored his commitment even though it could have cost him greatly. Why do you think this commitment is absent in most Christians lives today?3. What would be ways knowing our grace is un-merited balance a healthy life of service to God but not with intending to earn His favor?

Description:Dads: Called To Be Shepherds 1 Timothy 5:8; Hebrews 12:11 Discussion Questions: 1. In what ways does a father need to provide for his children? 2. Discuss the implications of this statement from a father’s point of view- “Discipline is proof of love.” 3. What are you going to do to discover the various influences in your child’s life?

Description:"Prayerful Proclamation" Colossians 4:2-6 1. Are you “devoted” to prayer? (v.2) Why or why not? 2. What is the relationship between prayer and the proclamation of the gospel? 3. “And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message.” (v.3) If this came from one of our missionaries , would you be more likely to pray?

Description:"The Lesson of the Locusts" Joel 1-3 Discussion Questions 1. Discuss the implications of this statement: “Sometimes God sends a disaster as a way to awaken those who are spiritually asleep.” 2. When people respond to a crisis with “repentance” why is such repentance often short-lived? 3. “As believers, we are invincible and nothing can take our life until it’s our time to go.” Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

Description:"Sacrifice: The Great Test of Faith." Genesis 22:1-181. Like Perpetua and Abraham, God calls us to sacrifice things as a test of our faith. What are ways we can ensure we are obedient to God’s call no matter the cost?2. By being tested how can we become closer to God as a result?3. How does remaining faithful in the test help us be the person God envisions us to be?

Description:"The Godly Mother" 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is The Godly Mother 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is tenderness such an important quality for a man to have? 2. What is the relationship between children’s faith and the faith of their parents? 3.Discuss this statement: “Children lack self-discipline- because they haven’t been taught self-discipline.”tenderness such an important quality for a man to have? 2. What is the relationship between children’s faith and the faith of their parents? 3.Discuss this statement: “Children lack self-discipline- because they haven’t been taught self-discipline.”

Description:"Taking The Nature Of A Servant" - Philippians 2:5-11 Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you think God made serving optional? 2. Give some examples of when serving has given back more than you put in. Why does this happen? 3. What does it mean in a church to “take out the garbage”? In what ways did Jesus “take out the garbage”?

Description:"Community Through Unity and the Landmines That Will Destroy It."Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, 31-32Questions:1.John 17 details Jesus' desire for us to be one. What are some of the things that will prevent us all from being one?2.How can we develop accountability at JBC to assist us in preserving unity?3. Once these "spiritual landmines" are discovered what are ways to identify them and get rid of them in our church?

Description:“Easter’s Open Doors” (no specific text) Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it necessary to believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus to be a genuine Christian? 2. Discuss the implications of this statement- Jesus was “raised to life for our justification.” (Romans 4:25) 3. Jesus’ death and resurrection led to the coming of the Holy Spirit. What ministry does the Holy Spirit have in your life?

Description:"Palm Sunday- the Sequel" John 12:12-19 Revelation 7:9-15 Discussion Questions: 1. What hinders us from more fully understanding God’s greatness and God’s grace? 2. In heaven, all of our struggles will be left behind. Which struggles will you most glad to leave behind and why? 3. What keeps us from being more thankful for the glorious future that awaits us?

Description:"Stand Firm In Your Freedom" Galatians 5:1 Discussion Questions: 1. What makes legalism so attractive? 2. In what ways can spiritual freedom be frightening? 3. How should the fact that you are free from the power of sin be affecting your life?

Description:A Message From Hell Luke 16:23-31 Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you suppose so few preachers address the topic of hell? 2. Why do we, as Christians, not have a sense of urgency in telling people that hell is a real place that can be avoided? 3. What’s your biggest stumbling block with the biblical doctrine of hell? Why?

Description:“Are You A Chicken Or A Pig?” Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Discussion Questions: 1. What’s the difference between being merely supportive of Christianity and being fully committed? Be specific. 2. How do you know when you’re eating the “meat” of God’s Word? 3. “Spiritual maturity has less to do with what we know and more to do with what we obey.” How much more spiritually mature are you today than you were last year at this time? What made the difference?

Description:Patrick the Saint 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Discussion questions: 1. After Patrick was taken into slavery, he realized that even though he came from a Christian family, he had never personally committed his life to Jesus Christ. What does this tell us about how God uses adversity to open our eyes? Can you think of any other of examples of this? 2. How did Patrick become a saint? Are you a saint? Why or why not? 3. After Patrick gained his freedom, he considered himself a slave to Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be free in Christ and yet a slave to Christ?

Description:"Faithful Followers of a Faithful God” 2 Thessalonians 3:1-

Description:Burden Bearing Believers Galatians 5:26-6:5 Discussion questions: 1. What are some ways that believers get “caught in” or “overcome by” sin? 2. List some specific ways that we are called to be our brother or sister’s keeper? 3. What steps need to be taken to restore a fallen believer?

Description:How To Be A Fat Christian

Description:The Blessings of Solitude 1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-6 Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you think so many people are afraid of being alone? 2. In your opinion, what would be the greatest blessing of having a time of solitude? 3. What is preventing you from actually taking a time of solitude?

Description:Living As God’s Specially-Selected Possession 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Discussion Questions: 1. What is the relationship between compromising our Christianity and unbelief? 2. What does it mean to you personally, to be God’s specially-selected possession? 3. Besides marriage and business relationships, what are some other relationships in which we need to avoid becoming unequally yoked?

Description:"Come and Receive Rest" Matthew 11:28-30 Discussion Questions: 1. Discuss the implications of this statement- “The condition of the promise in this passage is “Come to me.’” 2. What is the relationship between reading your Bible and receiving rest from the Lord Jesus? 3. Why is being yoked with Jesus not a burden? .................................Child of My love, lean hard, and let Me feel the pressure of thy care.I know thy burden, child; I shaped it, poised in Mine own hand, made no proportion in its weight to thine unaided strength; for even as I laid it on I said, “I shall be near, and while she leans on Me, this burden shall be Mine, not hers; so shall I keep My child within the circling arms of Mine own love.”Here lay it down, nor fear to impose it on a shoulder which upholds the government of the worlds. Yet closer come, thou art not near enough; I would embrace thy care, so I might feel My child reposing on My breast.Thou lovest Me? I know it. Doubt not, then, but, loving Me, lean hard.

Description:Can God Be Known? Psalm 19 Discussion questions: 1. What’s the difference between natural revelation and special revelation? 2. What can we do to avoid taking for granted the splendor of God’s creation? 3. What makes Jesus Christ the greatest revelation of who God is?

Description: "The Measure of a Member" Ephesians 4:1-16 Discussion Questions: 1. Why should a church not have to spend a lot of time talking about money? 2. Why do you think so many Christians don’t make attending Sunday morning worship a priority? 3. Why do you think so many people neglect to take part in corporate prayer gatherings?

Description:“Who is your Neighbor” - Luke 10:25-371. How is discipleship connected to displaying compassion for those who are in need whether Christians or unbelievers?2. Why do so many Christians neglect caring for the lost and broken when it has the potential to get messy?3. Stephen Ministry is a wonderful ministry designed to minister to the broken. What are ways that the rest of the body here at JBC can develop in their life to minister to the broken daily?

Description:”Are you a Devoted Follower?” - Luke 14:25-33

Description:Christmas Eve Candle Light Service - 2018

Description:"Christmas and The Cross" Luke 24:13-35 Discussion Questions: 1. “Christmas should focus our attention on why Jesus came.” Agree or disagree? Why or why not? 2. Discuss the implications of this statement- “The Son of God was born in a manger because of our sin.” 3. “No sin- No Christmas.” How should this statement affect your understanding of Christmas?

Description:“Will You Be Home For Christmas?” John 1:1-5; 10-14 Discussion Questions: 1. The characteristics of “home” are a sense of belonging, a sense of security and a sense of hope. What other characteristics could be added to this list. 2. How do the characteristics listed above apply to our heavenly home? 3. Why do you suppose God created within each of us a longing for “home” in their eternal sense?

Description:"Christmas Distractions" Matthew 1:16-25; Philippians 4:4-7 Discussion Questions: 1. In what specific ways should you “rejoice in the Lord, always” at Christmas? 2. How should the fact that God loves you affect the way you celebrate Christmas? 3. Since your witness depends on your attitude what attitude adjustments do you need to make?