12.28.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, and pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.”  

— Ephesians 6:13,18 (NIV)

What spiritual obstacles are hindering your approach to God, and how can you wrestle with them in prayer?  

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." — Ephesians 6:11  

We do not wrestle with God but against spiritual forces that block us from drawing near to Him. Like Jacob wres

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12.21.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

In The Polar Express, some children hide in Santa’s sack hoping to join the adventure unnoticed, missing the full experience. Similarly, as Christians, we can sometimes rely on others’ faith stories instead of embracing Christ personally. Let’s reflect on what it means to truly own our faith journey.

Are You Actively Pressing On in Your Faith?  

(Philippians 3:12-14)  

Paul encourages us to press on toward the goal of knowing Christ fully, not just resting in what others have

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12.14.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

1. The Wonder of Faith: Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary“Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” — Mark 10:15

How can you open your heart to see God’s kingdom with childlike wonder today?What ordinary moment in your life might be hiding a little spark of God’s magic if you look with faith?2. The Joy of Belief: Reigniting the Spirit Through Trust“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one...

12.7.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

Have I accepted God’s invitation to salvation, knowing His grace has no limits?  

Romans 10:11-13 — "For, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”  

Reflect on the fact that God’s grace is freely given to all, regardless of past mistakes or doubts. Are you ready to climb aboard and accept His gift?

Do I trust God even when I cannot see the full journey ahead?  

Hebrews 11:1 — "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen

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11.30.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

How can we find contentment in what we already have?  

Scripture:  

Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) — "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"  

Reflection:  

Are you like the man who inherited a beautiful garden but focused on the neighbor’s bigger one? What blessings has God already placed in your life that you might be overlooking? How does trusting God’s promise to never le

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11.23.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

How have you experienced God's faithfulness in your life?  

Scripture:  

Lamentations 3:22-23 — “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”  

Reflection:  

Before we give thanks, we must remember who God is—faithful, merciful, and constant. Take a moment to reflect on His faithfulness through every season of life. How has He been present in your past and present, even during times of c

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11.16.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

1. How do you recognize that storms in life are inevitable and what boundaries might you need to set?Scripture:Acts 27:14-15 — “But before long a tempestuous wind, called the Northeaster, struck down from the land. The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind.”

Reflection:Storms come unexpectedly and with great force—just like the violent wind the sailors faced. In life, storms may come as loss, illness, financial hardship, or broken relationships. Ofte

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11.9.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

Doomscrolling is the habit of endlessly consuming negative news online, which can fuel anxiety, distraction, and a worldly focus that pulls us away from God’s peace and purpose. Today, let's reflect on how Scripture guides us to overcome this with prayer, focus, and light.

1. How does Philippians 4:6-7 encourage us to handle anxiety caused by negative news?"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requ

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11.2.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

"Then they said to each other, 'What we're doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until daylight, punishment will overtake us. Let's go at once and report this to the royal palace.'" (2 Kings 7:9, NIV)

1. In the passage, the lepers realize that keeping the good news to themselves is not right. How does this relate to our responsibility to share the good news of the Gospel with others?

2. The lepers feared punishment if

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10.26.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

The Misunderstanding of Miracles

James 4:3 - "When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."

Question 1: Do you sometimes feel like God is not answering your prayers? Could it be that your motives are not aligned with God's will?

Question 2: How can you align your prayers with God's will and purpose for your life?

Question 3: How can you find peace in the midst of unanswered prayers, knowing that God so

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9.28.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

1. The World is Getting Noisier 

Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Bernie Krause, who records nature sounds, said that in 1968 it took him 15 hours to capture one hour of pure nature. Today, it takes him 2,000 hours. Our world is louder than ever—traffic, media, constant activity, and even our own thoughts.

Question:

What kinds of “noise” fill your life, and how might they be making it harder to “be still” and know God?

2. Silence is Hard, but Necessary  

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9.21.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

1. Reflect on Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

How can you ensure you are not falling into the trap of legalism in your walk with Christ? Are there any areas in your life where you are focusing more on rules and rituals rather than your relationship with God?

2. Considering Matthew 23:23, how can you guard against hypocrisy in your Christian life? Are there asp

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9.14.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

1. Acknowledge the Reality of a Fallen World:

   - How does understanding the reality of our fallen world affect your   perspective on the events happening around you?

   - In what ways can you see the longing for a better, more beautiful, and more just world in your own life and in the lives of those around you?

   - How can acknowledging the brokenness of our world inspire us to yearn more deeply for God's kingdom?

2. The Power of Prayer:

   - How does Jesus' instruction to p

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9.7.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

1. Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 5:20, how does understanding sharing faith as a relationship rather than a performance change your perspective and approach towards evangelism? How can you represent Jesus through your daily life and conversations?

2. Looking at 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, how does it comfort you to know that God uses our ordinary words? How can you implement this understanding in your conversations about faith? 

3. Considering 1 Peter 3:15, how can you ensure that yo

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8.31.25 Sermon Follow-Up Devotional

1. Failure Is Not Final 

Proverbs 24:16 (NIV) – “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.”

Reflection:  

We all face disappointments—dreams that don’t come to pass, relationships that break, goals we miss. The enemy wants us to stay stuck in defeat, but God calls us to rise again. The difference between those who fulfill their destiny and those who don’t isn’t that they never fall, but that they always get back

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