Summary: The record of an Ethiopian conversion in Acts 8 demonstrates three important questions everyone should ask.

Questions:

1. How would Americans be different if the Christian message hadn't influenced our history? How would your life be different?

2. The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of humility (1 Peter 5:6 for example). Why is it essential?

3. How do you connect with people who are not like you?

4. Who have you been focused on recently (trying to bring them closer to the Lord)?

Summary: Just as Jesus had polarizing responses to His ministry, so we too will find some love what we say and stand for, while others will hate us for the very same things.

Questions:

1. Why did Peter and John heal the lame man? See John 5:36; 10:37-38 and Acts 2:22.

2. Summarize Peter's message after the healing.

3. Why were the priests and religious leaders so mad at Peter and John? Why do some people today still get so upset at Christians sharing their faith?

4. How did Peter and John respond to the commands that they stop talking about Jesus? How should we respond to pressure against our faith?

Summary: the early church was made up of people who were drastically changed. They were first cut to the heart and then devoted to a whole new way of living.

Questions:

1. When you became a Christian - were you "cut to the heart"? What kind of things get to you at that level?

2. The early Christians devoted themselves to four things (found in verse 42). What were those four things? Do you have a devotion to all four?

3. Why was their teaching and standards of living based on what the Apostles taught? Does that imply that the standards of Christianity are fixed (ie- do not change)? See Jude 1:3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

Text: Acts 2

Title: "Supernatural Help"

Summary: Acts 2 records for us the day the church began. 3000 were baptized into Christ that day for (1) the forgiveness of sins, and (2) the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit. God hasn't just forgiven His people, He provides help to live new/transformed lives through the Holy Spirit.

Questions:

1. Read 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Ephesians 6:17. The Holy Spirit protected everything written in the Bible so that we would be prepared and equipped for everything we face throughout life. Are there issues you face that you haven't found addressed in the Bible? If so, share with your group to get help finding the passages in the Bible that can guide you through your challenges.

2. The Spirit gave us the Bible to guide us, but He also indwells us for spiritual power. See Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 6:19 and Ephesians 3:16. How has He provided power in your life to (1) overcome sin or attacks and (2) accomplish good (think of the things you have been able to do to help the church and help bring other people closer to the Lord). It's important to recognize what the Holy Spirit is empowering in your life and give credit where credit is due.

Summary - The greatest movement in history was started by the greatest event in history.

Questions:

1. Outside of you becoming a Christian, what was the next biggest event in your life - or the biggest event of 2025 for you? Why was it so impactful? How did it change your life?

2. For the greatest movement in history to begin, it took the greatest event - the resurrection of Jesus. But it wouldn't have had such an impact if it were not objectively true. What do we mean by objective truth? Give some examples of objective truth vs subjective truths.

3. What are some of the changes that the truthfulness of Christianity requires? (Do you see how these kind of changes had such an impact when the church first began?)

4. What really big things (mountain moving kind of things), do you envision for Brevard county in 2025? Do you think it's the same kind of thing God desires for us?

Synopsis: We often say Christmas isn’t about presents, but is that really true? In this message we make the case for why presents are actually what Christmas is all about!

Christmas 2025 Sermon Questions:

1. What was your favorite present as a kid? Why?

2. What was your least favorite present and why?

2. What are the benefits associate with gift giving? (See Acts 20:35b, James 1:17 & John 3:16)

3. What was your favorite spiritual accomplishment of 2025? What are you looking forward to about next year?

4. In order to reach Brevard County for Jesus was must make many “spiritual deposits” (ie. utilize prayers, conversations and money). Which of these 3 will be easiest for you? Which will be the most difficult.

5. Pray that God will help us reach more of the lost souls of Brevard in 2026.

Hear the true meaning of Christmas from the heart of our dear elder, Ford Levi!

Questions:

1) What does Christmas mean in YOUR household?

2) How has Christ impacted your life this year?

3) How might God be calling you to share the Light of the World in the year to come?

Summary - Jesus wants His Church to be encouraged through persecution and opposition. By means of apocalyptic language, God lets us know that "we win!"

Questions:

1. Why is apocalyptic language used throughout Revelation?

2. What is the best way to understand the meaning of Revelation (what is the best commentary to use)?

3. Everything has a beginning and an end. What does Jesus want us to understand when He says that He is the ultimate beginning and end?

4. In a practical sense (the way you live your life), what is your "end game"? Are your desires and goals reflected in the way you are living right now? Does anything need to change?