Kingdom Over Country Sermon

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Kingdom Over Country

Kyle Goen [Riverdale Campus Pastor]

Sermon Points & Scripture References: 

• Sermon Takeaway = Kingdom Over Country

• Scripture Reference = Psalm 119: 97-106

• Sermon Point = Think Biblically

• Sermon Point = Apply Politically

• Sermon Point = Practice Humility

• Sermon Point = Trust Sovereignty

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Sermon Discussion Questions

Get to know me
The purpose of these questions is to generate responses that are self-revealing and informative. Feel free to ask all of these questions to your group or simply choose the one that best fits your group.

1. How has your faith influenced your life this past week? How do you see this influence come to life in your actions or decisions? Can you think of a specific example where this influence was clearly visible?

2. Can you share a moment this week when you felt particularly close to God? What were you doing at the time, and how did that moment make you feel? How has this feeling persisted or changed since that moment?

3. What prayer has been on your heart recently, and why? How can the group help you in prayer concerning this matter?

4. What's a recent challenge where you found strength in your faith? What resources or scriptures helped you navigate through this challenge? 

Into the Bible - Scripture Insight Questions
The purpose of these questions is to draw group members into the Bible to discover the truth from passages that were covered in the weekend message. Reread the verses and passages that were focused on in the message, both the main and associated Scripture. Use the questions below to become more familiar with the text and what it means.

1. What does the passage say and how would you retell it in your own words?

2. What is the passage teaching us about God and about man?

3. What new insights or revelations did you gain from the teaching of this passage?

4. How does this passage help you think about Jesus or point to Jesus?

5. Did you find anything confusing or difficult to understand in this passage, and if so, what?

6. How did the associated passage(s) connect with the main text?

7. How can you pray in response to the truths found in this passage?

Application - Sermon Point Questions
The purpose of these questions is to apply the main points from the weekend message. For each sermon point covered, use the following questions as a guide to help you think about how you can live out the intent of the teaching. 

1. How does the message of the sermon resonate with your personal life and experiences?

2. What emotions or thoughts did the sermon evoke in you?

3. How can the principles from the sermon improve your relationships with family, friends, and colleagues?

4. Are there specific commandments or instructions from the sermon that you need to obey?

5. How can you support others in your small group or community in applying the sermon’s teachings?

6. What promises of God mentioned in the sermon can you hold onto in challenging times?

7. How can you share the message of the sermon with others in your life?