7 Letters of Revelation

Laodicea

March 23, 2014

Ice Breakers Did the man in the speedo (from Steve’s photo) cause you to stumble? Do you remember the worst thing you ever got in trouble for?  What happened? What was your parent’s disciplinary style? Scripture Read together Hebrews 12:5-13. What part of this passage jumps out at you on first reading? What part strikes you…

Philadelphia

March 16, 2014

Ice Breakers Have you ever had an experience in life where you wondered if it was God speaking, but weren’t sure?  Tell us about it. Have you seen or experienced God around you recently?  Share your God story. Discuss Philadelphia was built near fault lines that created instability in the region from time to time.…

Sardis

March 9, 2014

Deur’s Main Idea: Pride is blinding.  Jesus loves us enough to wake us from our slumber in self-security, self-sufficiency and comfort. What will we do about it? Ice Breakers Re-live the glory days. What group did you hang out with and identify with in high school? What was your reputation in high school?  Are you…

Thyatira

March 2, 2014

Deur’s Main Idea: It’s our natural tendency to become comfortable and complacent with sin and disobedience in our lives.  Like Thyatira, we need to take stock of what Jesus is pointing out in us and take steps to get rid of it. Ice Breakers Can you name some “false teachers” who have gained a following…

Revelation Worship

February 23, 2014

Ice Breakers Have you been paying attention to the Olympics?  What have you tuned in to see? What’s your favorite outdoor activity in the winter? Thoughts on Sunday’s gathering… We had a unique worship gathering geared around some worship themes in the book of Revelation. What was new or interesting that you really enjoyed? What…

Pergamum

February 16, 2014

Deur’s Main Idea: Idolatry in our day looks like good things in life that have been elevated to ultimate things.  Jesus wants to open our eyes to areas in our life where we’ve bought into counterfeit gods. Ice Breakers What is your absolute favorite hobby/thing to do when you have free time and money and…

Smyrna

February 9, 2014

Deur’s Main Idea: Don’t let the fear story define your story.  Know that winning when you reach the finish line means being faithful in the face of the worst circumstances. Ice Breakers Smyrna had a reputation to maintain. What’s the reputation (good or bad) that your current town/city has? What about your home town? How…

Ephesus

February 2, 2014

Deur’s Main Idea: Remember the passionate love you used to have and act your way into a new life of loving. Ice Breakers Superstitions are a big part of being spiritual or religious. What are some superstitious beliefs you have?  Any superstitious actions or habits? What are some of the more bizarre superstitions that you’ve…

Jesus Speaks

January 26, 2014

Deur’s Main Idea: Jesus is Lord, he is alive, and he still speaks to people today through the Holy Spirit.  He spoke to 7 very specific faith families in “Asia Minor.”  What would he say to us today? Ice Breakers What are some of the craziest dreams that you remember having? Have you ever felt…