Revolution Church Annapolis

Revolution Church Annapolis

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Messages from Revolution Church located in Annapolis, Maryland

5d ago

6.21.26 - The Struggles That Deliver Us (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 5-14 6.21.26 - The Struggles That Deliver Us (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: The sermon describes three places people can feel 'stuck' in their faith journey: doubtful like Moses, exhausted like the Israelites, or disinterested like Pharaoh. Which of these three do you most relate to right now? Why do you think that is? What would it look like in your daily life to take one small step toward getting 'unstuck' from whichever of these three places you identified with? In Exodus 14:13-14, Moses confidently tells the Israelites, 'Do not be afraid! Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.' But then God immediately tells Moses to stop crying out and to move forward instead. Can you think of a time when you felt confident you knew what God wanted, but things unfolded differently than you expected? What did you learn from that experience? At the end of the sermon, Kenny suggests that one of the most important roles a church community can play is helping each other notice where God is at work—especially when we're too stuck to see it ourselves. How does this idea change the way you think about your relationships with other people here at Revolution? Is there someone in your life right now who might need you to gently point out where God could be moving for them? Or is there someone you trust enough to ask that same question of yourself?
Jun 14

6.14.26 - The Purpose That Finds Us (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 3-4 6.14.26 - The Purpose That Finds Us (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Moses didn't go looking for God at the burning bush: God showed up while Moses was just doing his job! What does this tell us about how God pursues us? Think about times in your life when you felt God's presence unexpectedly. How might staying open to God in your everyday routine - work, school, chores - change how you experience Him? When God tells Moses 'I AM who I AM' in Exodus 3:14, He reveals that His character never changes. How does knowing God's unchanging nature help us when we're struggling with our own identity? What aspects of your identity feel unstable or uncertain right now? What “masks” or false versions of yourself do you feel pressure to maintain? What would it look like to be completely honest with God about who you really are, including your fears and insecurities? What messages from your past make it hard for you to believe you're worthy of love just as you are? How might you begin to see yourself through God's eyes instead of through the lens of your mistakes or shortcomings? The sermon ended with the image of God as 'a fire that doesn't consume': the burning bush that transforms without destroying. How might this picture of God address our fears about letting Him use us? How might viewing God as someone who strengthens rather than depletes you change your willingness to step into what He's calling you toward?
Jun 7

6.7.26 - The Soils That Shape Us (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 1-2 6.7.26 - The Soils That Shape Us (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: The sermon begins by looking at Moses’s traumatic origins: he is raised among his people, but moves overnight into the house (and privilege!) of Egyptian royalty. How might this have shaped Moses’s sense of identity? How did this divided identity affect Moses's early attempts at heroism? When Moses kills the Egyptian overseer and “chooses his people,” those people don’t choose him back! What might this teach us about the difference between well-intentioned action and effective service? Think of a time when you tried to help someone but it didn't go as expected. What did you learn about the importance of understanding a situation fully before jumping in to 'fix' it? What is the difference between Moses’s actions at the well and the encounter with the overseer? How can you tell the difference between serving others to meet your own needs (like proving your worth) versus serving others simply because it's the right thing to do? We all have “soil” (meaning: life circumstances, trauma, insecurities, and even privilege) that shapes who we are and how we grow. How might God be working in your life right now to heal your past? How might He be calling you to serve… even as you’re still maturing?
May 24

5.24.26 - Bearing the Burden You're Made For (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11 5.24.26 - Bearing the Burden You're Made For (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you ever felt like your “job” in the world was to be “sufficiently angry about all the right things”? What led you to feel this way? How does this sort of outrage compare to the way Jesus lived and responded to injustices in his world? In Matthew 11:3-6, John the Baptist asks if Jesus is really the Messiah because Jesus wasn't acting like the warrior king everyone expected. What was Jesus's answer? Why do you think he focused on individual healing rather than top-down political change? Think about the “strings” Kenny mentioned: your connections to family, neighbors, friends, coworkers. How could focusing on serving these specific people in your life create real change… even if it seems small compared to big world problems? We need to remove other “yokes” before we can really wear the “yoke” of Jesus! What are some examples of heavy burdens people carry… that might not really be theirs? Kenny suggested that one reason it’s hard to trust the “yoke” of Jesus is that it often doesn’t feel heavy enough. Did that statement make sense to you? Have you ever felt this way? What holds you back from experiencing more joy in your own life? If you were sitting down with Jesus face-to-face, what do you think he would tell you about this? Is it really possible for you to put down some of the burdens you carry… and see the disciplines of the Christian life as a privilege instead of an obligation?
May 10

5.10.26 - Holding On By Letting Go (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 4:18-22 & 23:13, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Luke 22:42 5.10.26 - Holding On By Letting Go (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Can you think of a time when your need to be right or in control prevented you from receiving help or wisdom from others? How did that affect your ability to handle the situation? 1 Peter 5:6-7 says, “Leave all your worries with Him, because He cares for you.” What's the difference between abandoning our worries and leaving them with God? What specific worry are you currently carrying that feels too heavy for you? How might your daily life change if you truly believed God could hold that worry for you? When Jesus called his first disciples in Matthew 4:18-22, they immediately left their nets, boats, and even family to follow him. What do these things represent in our modern lives? What 'nets' or safety blankets are you holding onto that might be preventing you from fully trusting God? How do you know the difference between being responsible and being overly controlling? Where do you see a 'self-made' mentality showing up in your own life? How might acknowledging your dependence on others and on God actually make you stronger rather than weaker? Think about a situation where what you want conflicts with what you sense God might want. How do you practically live out 'not my will, but yours be done' in that specific area of your life?
May 3

5.3.26 - The Bread and Water of the Word (Paul McGrew)

SCRIPTURE: Luke 4 5.3.26 - The Bread and Water of the Word (Paul McGrew) Revolution Church REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is your current relationship with the Bible? How has this relationship changed over the course of your spiritual journey? Paul focuses on the story of Jesus’s time in the wilderness and the comfort his knowledge of Scripture provides. What can you learn from this story? What might it reveal about how Scripture can help you in your own life? What do you think it takes to have the kind of relationship with Scripture that Jesus has? What are some of your fears or anxieties about reading Scripture more consistently? The main claim in the sermon (borrowed from C.S. Lewis!) is that “It is Christ Himself, not the Bible, who is the true Word of God. The Bible, read in the right spirit and with the guidance of good teachers, will bring us to Him.” What can you learn from this idea? A key idea in this series is that the “lifelines” we have as followers of Jesus aren’t just ways to help us “hang in there,” they are also paths to experiencing real change and transformation in our lives. How might a deeper relationship with the Bible accomplish this in your life?
Apr 26

4.26.26 - The Humble Pursuit of Holy Company (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 42:1 & 51:10-12; Matthew 6:9-10 & 26:36-39; 1 Timothy 2:1-4 4.26.26 - The Humble Pursuit of Holy Company (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Are you struggling right now to “hang in there”? In what area(s) of your life is this question most urgent? Is there someone in your life you can talk with about this struggle this week? The sermon describes two different models of prayer: charismatic (seeking an experience in God's presence) and prophetic (asking God to bring His Kingdom to earth). What are your experiences with each model? How might these two approaches to prayer sometimes feel like they're pulling us in different directions? Kenny said that, when it comes to these two models, the “blind spot” can be our humility. How might humility transform the purpose and power of our prayer lives? The theologian Henri Nouwen writes that “ the closer we come to God, the stronger will be God’s demand to let go of the many ‘safe’ structures we have built around ourselves.” How are you feeling challenged right now in your own prayer life? Do you sometimes avoid prayer… as a way to avoid feeling challenged? What are some ways you might become more disciplined in your prayer life? How might a richer prayer life be a blessing to you? How might it be a blessing to others?
Apr 19

4.19.26 - Truth, Justice, "Schadenfreude," and Mercy (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51 4.19.26 - Truth, Justice, "Schadenfreude," and Mercy (Kenny Camacho) Revolution Church YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Kenny defines schadenfreude as “the joy we feel at someone else’s misfortune.” Have you ever felt this? Why do you think this feeling comes so naturally to us? How do you feel when you read that God “loves mercy”? In Psalm 51:6, David writes that God “desires truth in the inward being.” What do you think it means to look for this kind of truth? If you were to try this… what might you find in yourself? Kenny uses an analogy about gardening to explain God's approach to justice and mercy. How does viewing God as a gardener who wants plants to flourish change your understanding of why God delights in showing mercy instead of handing out quick punishment? In what ways do you need God's patient “watering” right now in order to help you grow into who He created you to be? David promises in Psalm 51:13 that, once restored, “I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you.” What does this tell us about the purpose of receiving God's mercy? How has experiencing God's mercy in your own life equipped you to show mercy to others or share hope with people who are struggling? The sermon challenges us to “stop giving up on people”... even when wisdom requires keeping distance from harmful individuals. What is the difference between protecting yourself and giving up hope for someone's transformation?

Messages from Revolution Church located in Annapolis, Maryland

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Revolution Church Annapolis
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2014 - 2026
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