HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Know. Grow. Serve. HOPE is here.

  1. JUN 10

    Sermon on the Mount - Meaning What You Say, And Forgiving Anyway

    MESSAGE | JORDAN MOODY Matthew 5:33-42 Introduction (Judges 11:29-40)  I. Meaning What You Say (Matthew 5:33-37) II. Forgiving Anyway (Matthew 5:38-42) The Problem: The Cycle of Retribution   The Solution: Love Over Revenge  Turn the other cheek (v. 39): Choose humility over retaliation in personal injury.   Give your cloak (v. 40): Go beyond what’s required in disputes.   Go the extra mile (v. 41): Serve even under unfair authority.   Give to those who ask (v. 42): Be generous when able, with discernment.   Small Group Discussion Questions How have you seen manipulative speech (e.g., flippant promises or exaggerated oaths) harm relationships in your life or others’? How can you cultivate more honesty in your words?   2. Read James 5:12. How does this passage reinforce Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:33-37? Why is simple, truthful speech so important in God’s kingdom?     3. In what areas (e.g., social media, work, church) are you tempted to project a false image? How can you align your words and actions with authenticity?   4. Why is the world’s “eye for an eye” approach so appealing, and why does it fail to bring true satisfaction? Share an example of a time you sought “fairness” but it didn’t resolve the issue.     5. How do we balance Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness with the need for justice or safety (e.g., in abusive situations)? Discuss how discernment plays a role. 6. How does knowing God’s love and forgiveness for us (e.g., Jesus on the cross) empower us to forgive others? Reflect on a specific situation where this truth could change your response.

    44 min
  2. MAY 20

    Sermon On The Mount: Why So Angry?

    I. The Heart of the Law (Matthew 5:20–21) II. Anger: Murder in the Heart (Matthew 5:21–22) III. Reconciliation: The Heart of Love (Matthew 5:23–26) IV. Two Kingdoms Contrasted  Small Group Discussion Questions Jesus teaches that anger in the heart is as serious as murder (Matt. 5:21–22). Where have you noticed anger or contempt in your own heart recently, whether toward a person, group, or situation? How does recognizing this as “murder” in God’s eyes challenge you to seek His transformation?   2. The Samaritan woman’s heart was changed by Jesus’ living water, despite her outward and inward sin (John 4:14). How does her story give you hope that God can transform your heart, even in areas where you feel stuck in anger or sin? What does it look like to trust Jesus daily to make your heart a “spring of living water”?   3. In the church example (Matt. 5:23–24), Jesus says to leave your gift at the altar and reconcile before worshiping. How might unresolved anger or grudges affect your ability to worship God authentically? What practical step could you take to ensure your heart is right with others before Sunday service or even before taking communion?   4. The sermon contrasts the kingdom of inner goodness (trusting Jesus for heart change) with the kingdom of rule-keeping (external righteousness). Where do you find yourself tempted to rely on “checking boxes” to appear righteous? How can you invite Jesus to transform your heart to love God and neighbor more deeply?    5. God asked Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry?” when he wanted Nineveh judged instead of saved (Jonah 4:4, 9). When have you struggled to love an “enemy” or someone who wronged you? How does Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:21–26 challenge you to pray for a heart that loves like God does?

    43 min

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