Sermon Response Blogs

The Benefit of Trials - James 1:1-18

10/22/2017

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Pastor Daniel Pritchett

Respond to the statement, “Christian practice must be consistent with Christian belief.”
How have you seen trials move you toward maturity? Have you experienced any trials that revealed a lack of maturity?
What helps you get past the initial human response to trials?
How are trials different than temptations?
How have you been able to use your trials as a means of compassion?

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Can You Trust the Bible? - II Timothy 3:16

10/15/2017

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Pastor Douglas Courter

What alleged errors or inconsistencies have you heard others express? Do you know how to answer those criticisms?
Are there any passages in the Bible that you have a hard time believing?
Are there any passages in the Bible that seem to you to be in error or inconsistent with the rest of the Bible?
In what areas has the Bible impacted your life this past week?
Are you willing to share any areas in which you need to allow the Bible to change you?

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Tragedies' Lessons for Life - Luke 13:1-9

10/8/2017

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Pastor Daniel Pritchett

How can you defend your belief to an unbeliever or even to a struggling believer that God is in control of this world?
Are natural tragedies a part of our fallen world?
Role play a dialog where one person is trying to explain to an unbeliever that man-made tragedies are often caused by the fact that God gives humans the ability to choose?
What are some of the reasons you have heard that people wait to get right with God.
Respond to Pastor Dan’s statements: “Every single one of us are living on borrowed time. So, what difference are we making in the world around us?”

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Encouragement for Growing - Psalm 71:1-24

10/1/2017

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Pastor Daniel Pritchett

Respond to Pastor Dan’s statement “You will be then what you are becoming now.” Reconcile this with Paul’s statement in I Corinthians 6:11.
What are the advantages that Valley Grace is multi-generational? What are the challenges for being multi-generational?
Pastor Dan mentioned that we need three perspectives to growing older gracefully: Past (looking back); Future (looking forward); Present (evaluating the now). What needs to happen in your life now so that you can have the proper perspective in each time period?

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How to Trust God & Live by Faith - Genesis 12:1-4

9/24/2017

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Pastor Jim Cabush

Respond to Pastor Jim’s statement: “Belief always requires a changed life.”
Are there any “safe” places you have had to leave to serve the Lord? Are there any you still need to leave?
Pastor Jim mentioned the five stages of life {Foolish (0-20); Foundational /Building (21-40); Fruitful (41-60); Joyful (61-80); Frustrating (81-100)}. What are the spiritual/ministry opportunities and spiritual/ministry difficulties with each stage? How can you bring glory to God in each stage?

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Church - Acts 2:41-47

9/17/2017

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Pastor Daniel Pritchett

When you think of the word "church," what word or phrase comes to your mind?
1 John 1:3 says we have fellowship with one another because of our relationship with the Father & Jesus Christ. How does our relationship with the Father and Jesus result in fellowship?
Committed Fellowship means that we work hard to maintain fellowship. What should we do if someone has offended us?
Is there a time to break fellowship with a body of believers? What are some things that could be reasons for breaking fellowship? What are some reasons not to break fellowship?
If it is necessary to break fellowship with a body of believers, how should that be done?
What are the consequences of breaking fellowship?
How can we do a better job of incorporating prayer into the gathering of the believers and our own individual lives? What have you found to be effective in enhancing your prayer life?
How can we make praise a daily part of our lives? What should be the result of daily praise?
How can we maintain favor with people around us? Acts 2:47
Is the salvation of people our responsibility or God's responsibility? Acts 2:47

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Transformation - Colossians 3:1-17

9/10/2017

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Pastor Daniel Pritchett

How does one become "raised up with Christ"?
What are the “things above” that Christians are to seek?
In what sense do believers die with Christ?
What are the implications of having one's life hidden with Christ?
What changes will occur (spiritually, emotionally & physically) when believers are revealed with Christ in glory?

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Conversion & Regeneration - Acts 2 & John 3:3-17

9/3/2017

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Pastor Daniel Pritchett

Describe your spiritual journey (how & when you came to faith in Christ or if you are still trying to figure out what it means to have a spiritual life.)
Do you think it is possible for a person who has been regenerated to stagnate in his or her Christian life? What circumstances might bring that about? What will it take to change that condition?
Why do you think people are hesitant to put their faith in Jesus Christ?

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