Posts with the tag “jam-patterson-sermon”

Questions to think about:If I were to list the major changes Jesus has made in me, what would they be?Am I ready to summarize one or more way Jesus has impacted my life whenever an opportunity arises?...  Read More

Questions to think about:When I realize that my testimony originated with Jesus, how does that change my perspective about what my testimony is or how to share it?Am I sharing what he has entrusted me...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show about spiritual warfare?What questions do I have?Are there areas which I see I need to better prepare for the spiritual battle I’m in? What are they?...  Read More

Questions to think about:What boundaries or obstacles did Jesus conquer to come to earth as our Savior?What hindrances do I feel threatening my walk with him?How does this verse change my perspective ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse teach me about the kind of relationship I can have with God?In what ways am I accepting or rejecting that relationship?Am I following the Spirit’s leading...  Read More

Questions to think about:When I think about God defending me with vengeance, how does it make me feel?How does it make me think differently about struggles I’m facing?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, it’s s...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse teach me?What does it show me about God?How am I responding?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you for all you have taught me. Thank you that you prepare my...  Read More

Questions to think about:What fears am I struggling with, or what situations bring out a fearful reaction in me?How can I change my mindset to focus on the good news that outweighs my fears?Sample Pra...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show me about God?What am I trying to carry by myself, that I need to lay on His shoulders?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you that you never leave me al...  Read More

Questions to think about:What “goodness” am I hoping to see from God?In what areas am I having to wait on God?Am I waiting with trust, or am I giving in to temptation to get ahead of God?Sample Prayer...  Read More

Questions to think about:How do I respond to Jesus? What does his teaching reveal about me?Have I accepted the calling of every Christian to suffer with Christ?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you tha...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse teach me?In what areas am I focusing on the visible, temporary world instead of the spiritual, eternal world?How can I shift my focus from earth-things to...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I react to this verse with faith, or doubt?How does this verse speak to my situation?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, thank you that the righteous can cry out to you because you ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Do I have Christian friends who are encouraging me in my faith?Am I encouraging other Christians to keep pursuing love and good works?Sample prayer:Dear Father, thank you for ...  Read More

Questions to think about:Am I realistic with myself about my need for closeness to God? Am I being intentional about “drawing near to God”?Is there anything holding me back, or coming between me and G...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why did the disciples need assurance of Jesus’ presence?Do I ever struggle with believing that he is with me? If so, what is causing me to doubt, and how can I feed my faith i...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show me about God?What does it show me about myself?How does my need for companionship reflect in my human relationships? How does it lead me to reach out...  Read More

Questions to think about:Why did God choose “God with us” as one of his names?What does this show me about God?If I better understood this part of God’s nature, what would it change (in me or in my li...  Read More

Questions to think about:In what areas of my life do I need Christ’s light to shine and give me direction, clarity, or an eternal perspective?What sources of direction or enlightenment am I being temp...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse reveal to me about Jesus (his characteristics, capabilities, desires, or the role he wants to play in my life)?Am I allowing Jesus to be all these things ...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this verse show me about God?Where am I feeling darkness in my life?Have I turned those situations over to God? Am I actively seeking God’s direction and involvement...  Read More

Questions to think about:What is God asking me to do?How have I been feeling about it and how have I been responding?What can I do about any resistance I’m feeling?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, please ma...  Read More

Questions to think about:What does this passage show me about God?Do I believe this, or are there parts I’m struggling to believe?How do I respond to God’s presence? Why?Sample Prayer:Dear Father, hel...  Read More