3-2-1: A Call to Prayer, 2 of 4 from September 14, 2025

"The spiritual wanderers are the future found."

Luke 15 by Ryan Gagnon (@RyGagnon)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores Jesus' parables about the lost being found, emphasizing God's relentless pursuit of sinners and the joy in heaven when they repent. Pastor Ryan connects these teachings to the Neighborhood Church's mission of reaching out to spiritual wanderers, highlighting the importance of prayer in this endeavor. The sermon concludes with a practical challenge for the congregation to engage in strategic prayer for the lost.

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• 📖 Luke 15:1-31

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3-2-1: A Call to Prayer, 1 of 4 from September 7, 2025

"We must choose God-dependence over self-confidence in both easy and hard times."

Hosea 10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@mikocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores "the test of wealth" through Hosea 10, revealing how abundance can be a greater spiritual challenge than scarcity. Pastor Michael explains that humans naturally spend wealth to increase personal control rather than trusting God, and challenges the congregation to "choose God-dependence over self-confidence in both easy and hard times" as they launch the Grove Initiative to develop leaders and plant churches.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 What areas of our life do we want more guaranteed control over?

• 💬 What gifts from God are we taking for granted?

• 💬 How are we investing God’s blessings in God’s glory?

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• 📖 Hosea 10:1-15

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What We Believe, 10 of 11 from August 24th, 2025

"Until Christ returns we’re on mission: inviting our neighbors to meet and follow Jesus."

Future Life by Matt Wheelock

SUMMARY

This sermon explores the concept of future life and end times in Christian theology. It emphasizes the importance of understanding eschatology as a driving force for the church's mission to invite others to follow Jesus. Pastor Matt discusses the return of Christ, the rapture, tribulation, and final judgment, culminating in the creation of a new heaven and earth. The message underscores the urgency of sharing our faith with our lost neighbors and the hope believers have in eternal life with God.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 How does your understanding of future events impact your willingness to share your faith with others?

• 💬 Believers will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ where our works will be tested "by fire" (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). How does this future accountability affect how you live your daily life now?

• 💬 “Despite all the stresses that we have, despite all the brokenness we feel every day... God has a plan. It's perfect." In what area of your life do you most need to trust that God has a perfect plan?

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What We Believe, 9 of 11 from August 17th, 2025

"Christ is building His church."

Church by Tyler Hoffler

SUMMARY

This sermon explores the nature and purpose of the church as the beloved body of Christ. It emphasizes the importance of love, unity, and diversity within the church community. Tyler highlights that the church is not just a building, but a group of people called out by God to serve Him and each other. The sermon stresses the significance of understanding our individual roles within the church while maintaining unity in Christ, and the critical importance of loving one another as a testimony to the world.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 Do I love the church that Christ is building?

• 💬 Are we collaborating or competing?

• 💬 Is love for Christ and love for one another evident in our lives?

• 💬 Is there an action God is calling me to take in this moment?

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• 📖 Colossians 3:12-14

• 📖 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

• 📖 1 Corinthians 1:10

• 📖 Romans 12:4-5

• 📖 Matthew 16:13-19

• 📖 1 John 4:7-21

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What We Believe, 8 of 11 from August 10th, 2025

"When we follow Jesus He transforms us completely for a fruitful life."

Christian Life by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores how believers, having received salvation as a free gift, are transformed by Christ for a fruitful life. Using Galatians, Pastor Michael Lockstampfor demonstrates that sanctification happens by faith, not by our efforts to earn God's favor, as Christ's righteousness is applied to us and the Holy Spirit produces fruit in our lives when we trust what Jesus has declared over us.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 Have we asked Jesus to change places with us?

• 💬 How are we tempted to retroactively earn the free gift of salvation?

• 💬 What works of the flesh are we still practicing?

• 💬 What fruit of the Spirit have others seen grown in you over the last year?

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• 📖 Romans 6:1-14

• 📖 Romans 8:5-17

• 📖 Sanctification by faith alone in Christ alone (Galatians 2:20-3:9)

• 📖 The Christian responsibility to the law (Acts 15:13-21)

• 📖 Freedom for love of God and neighbor (Galatians 5:13-6:1)

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What We Believe, 7 of 11 from July 20th, 2025

"We depend on God to save us every step of the way."

Salvation by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores the concept of salvation through the lens of God's unwavering grace. It emphasizes that salvation is entirely a gift from God, not earned by human efforts. Pastor Michael explains the three stages of salvation: justification (being declared righteous), sanctification (ongoing transformation), and glorification (future perfection). The message underscores God's persistent love and the inclusive nature of the gospel, while also acknowledging its exclusive claim that salvation comes through Christ alone.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 Have we trusted Jesus to declare us righteous before the Father?

• 💬 What dead way of living does Jesus want to save us from?

• 💬 How does anchoring our hope in eternity change how we approach this week?

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• 📖 Titus 2:11-14

• 📖 Titus 3:4-7

• 📖 1 Peter 1:3-5

• 📖 Titus 3:3

• 📖 Titus 3:4-7

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