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Reformation Presbyterian Church (Olympia, WA)
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Sermons preached at Reformation Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Olympia, WA.

  1. 4d ago

    Psalm 123: A Servant's Prayer—Brett McNeill

    Living in a Hostile World (vv. 3-4) Seeking Relief (vv. 1-2) The Servant of Servants and Master of Masters Discussion Starters Monday—Have you ever needed help but felt you didn’t want to burden someone who could help you? What led you to feel that way? What happened? Tuesday—Do you think that the world treats Christians differently? Why do you think that is? What are some examples? Wednesday—When you seek God’s help, why is it important to remember his goodness and love as well as the reality that you are the servant and he is the master? Thursday—Who sits on the throne of heaven? Why does Revelation 5 repeatedly call him a Lamb? Why is that important to remember when you come to him for help? Friday—What does patience look like when you pray? Does God usually answer our prayers on our timetable? Why not

  2. Jun 28

    Psalm 122—Peace in Jerusalem (Brett McNeill)

    Joy in Worship (vv. 1-3) The Thrones of God (vv. 4-5) Guarding Worship (vv. 6-9) Discussion Starters Monday—Do you feel like everything in your life is in perfect balance—the way God wants it to be? What would that look like? Tuesday—Is worship as a high a priority to you as it should be? Are there times when going to worship doesn’t cause you to rejoice? Why do you think that is? Wednesday—How was Jerusalem (a well-built city) meant to reflect how our lives are supposed to be? How does worship help our lives become better ordered? Thursday—In what way do we come before the throne of thrones in worship? Is that comforting or scary? Or both? Why? Friday—How can worship become like the world? How can you pray that it would be protected from worldly corruption? Do you pray for that?

  3. Jun 21

    Acts 4:23-31—Kingdom Prayer (John Shaw)

    Acts 4:23-31—Kingdom Prayer (John Shaw) John Shaw Download

  4. Jun 14

    Psalm 121—From Where Does My Help Come? (Brett McNeill)

    Identifying the Problem (v. 1) The Hilliest Hill (vv. 1-7) The One Who Came (vv. 1-2) Discussion Starters Monday—Have you ever struggled to make sense out of hard times? What kinds of questions did you ask? What doubts did you have? Tuesday—How does what you think your greatest need is affect where you look for help? What is your greatest need? Wednesday—How did the ancient cultures have different deities for different needs? What are modern day equivalents? Thursday—Which was the greatest hill in Israel and who was on it? How does the true God differ from false gods? Why does this matter? Friday—What does it mean that God came from his hill to help you? Why can you be confident that he will not lose his hold on you?

  5. Jun 7

    Psalm 120—The First Step (Brett McNeill)

    Psalms of Ascents Deliverance from Deceivers (vv. 1-4) The First Step (vv. 5-7) Discussion Starters Monday—Why does the Bible always present a movement toward God as an ascent or “going up”? Why is “ascents” in the plural? Tuesday—Why do you think the image of pilgrimage (people leaving one place for another) is so common in scripture? Where are we all supposed to be headed? Wednesday—What are some of the lies the world tells? Why is worldly wisdom necessarily built on lies? What truth is the world trying to avoid at all costs? Why? Thursday—What is the first step that is necessary if we are going to journey to the Lord? What is repentance? What does it entail? Friday—How does gathering for worship each week teach us about the goal of ascending into God’s presence? What makes that ascent possible

  6. May 31

    Colossians 4:2-18—Remember My Chains (Brett McNeill)

    “Share this Letter (and Read Others)” (vv. 5, 16; cf. 1:24-29) Jesus’ Cross (and Ours) (vv. 3-4, 7-8, 10-12, 17-18; cf. 1:15; 3:10) The Cross in Everyday Life (vv. 5-6, 9-11, 18) Discussion Starters Monday—If you could write a conclusion for the book of Colossians, what would it sound like? What themes would you want to hit? How would you go about that? Tuesday—What does it mean that Jesus is the image of the invisible Creator? (1:15) How does he reveal to us who God is? Wednesday—What does it mean to be renewed in Christ’s image? (3:10) How does all that Jesus endured in this life shape your understanding of your time on earth? Thursday—How are the themes of humility and peace important and integral to Colossians? Why is humility so hard? Why can peace be hard to even want, let alone accomplish? Friday—What does it mean to remember Paul’s chains? How does this shape your understanding of life in this world? How does it comfort you?

  7. May 24

    Colossians 3:22-4:1—The Cross at Work (Brett McNeill)

    The Cursing of Vocation (Genesis 3:17-19; 11:1-9) Jesus’ Vocation (Matthew 20:28; John 4:34; 10:17-18; 17:4-5) Masters and Servants at the Foot of the Cross (3:22 - 4:1) Discussion Starters Monday—What are some cliches or advice that you have heard about work and jobs? Do these come from the Bible? Where do they come from? Tuesday—What was Adam’s job in the Garden? What would his reward have been? Was he successful? What was the consequence of sin on his work? (Genesis 3:17-19) Wednesday—What as Jesus’ job? Was he successful? What was his reward? (Matthew 20:28; John 4:34; 10:17-18; 17:4-5) Thursday—What does it mean to “take up your cross” as an employee? Why does God call you to do that? What is your comfort as you do? Friday—What does it mean to “take up your cross” as an employer? Why does God call you to do that? What is your comfort as you do?

  8. May 17

    Colossians 3:20-21—The Cross in the Family (Brett McNeill)

    God’s Design for Families Children and the Cross (v. 20) Parents and the Cross (v. 21) Discussion Starters Monday—Is being a parent easy or hard? Are there formulas parents can follow to guarantee a certain outcome? Why not? Tuesday—Why did God design families the way he did? What are children meant to live while they are growing up, before they head out on their own? Wednesday—What are some of the lies that children believe? How does God’s truth confront these lies? Why are lies dangerous? Thursday—What does it mean to parent out of fear? Why is this dangerous? What does God want parents to show their children? Friday—Why is forgiveness important for both children and parents? Why is important to remember that, while parents and children have unique roles and callings, that we are all equal before God as people and as sinners?

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