OCT 12, 2025

 

 

DR. MICHAEL SAWYER

Executive Pastor

WATCH THIS WEEK'S SERMON

READ

Acts 2:1-41


CONSIDER

Read all of this week's passage, and consider the following questions.  

  • Peter went from denying Christ to boldly preaching the gospel in Acts 2. What do you think made the difference in his transformation?
  • The pastor mentioned three reasons people get sidelined: injury, unpreparedness, and distraction. Which of these resonates most with your current spiritual life?
  • How does unrepentant sin or unforgiven pain keep us from actively participating in God's mission? Can you share an example without being too personal?
  • What role does personal devotion and discipleship play in keeping us prepared for ministry opportunities?
  • The sermon talked about chasing worldly things as a distraction. What are some modern distractions that pull Christians away from God's mission?
  • Jesus asked Peter 'Do you love me?' three times, giving him a chance to affirm his love after denying Him three times. How does this show us God's heart toward restoration?
  • The pastor said 'believers pray, the Spirit moves, and the mission advances.' How have you seen this pattern work in your own life or in the life of your church?
  • What's the difference between the Holy Spirit convicting us and the world condemning us? How can we tell the difference?


PRAY

READ

Acts 2



CONSIDER

Read all of this week's passage, and consider the following questions.  

  • Peter went from denying Christ to boldly preaching the gospel in Acts 2. What do you think made the difference in his transformation?
  • Dr. Sawyer mentioned three reasons people get sidelined: injury, unpreparedness, and distraction. Which of these resonates most with your current spiritual life?
  • How does unrepentant sin or unforgiven pain keep us from actively participating in God's mission? Can you share an example without being too personal?
  • What role does personal devotion and discipleship play in keeping us prepared for ministry opportunities?
  • The sermon talked about chasing worldly things as a distraction. What are some modern distractions that pull Christians away from God's mission?
  • Jesus asked Peter 'Do you love me?' three times, giving him a chance to affirm his love after denying Him three times.  How does this show us God's heart toward restoration?
  • Dr. Sawyer said 'believers pray, the Spirit moves, and the mission advances.' How have you seen this pattern work in your own life or in the life of your church?
  • What's the difference between the Holy Spirit convicting us and the world condemning us? How can we tell the difference?

PRAY

Father, thank You for Your incredible patience and love toward us when we find ourselves on the sidelines. Thank You for not giving up on us when we fail, but instead meeting us with restoration and hope. Help us to be people who quickly turn to You in prayer when we recognize we're not where we should be spiritually. Give us the courage to confess sin, forgive others, grow in our faith, and stay focused on what truly matters. May Your Spirit work powerfully in our lives this week to move us from the sidelines back into active participation in Your mission. We trust that as we pray, You will move, and Your mission will advance through us. In Jesus' name, Amen.

CONSIDER

Read all of this week's passage, and consider the following questions.  

  • Peter went from denying Christ to boldly preaching the gospel in Acts 2. What do you think made the difference in his transformation?
  • Dr. Sawyer mentioned three reasons people get sidelined: injury, unpreparedness, and distraction. Which of these resonates most with your current spiritual life?
  • How does unrepentant sin or unforgiven pain keep us from actively participating in God's mission? Can you share an example without being too personal?
  • What role does personal devotion and discipleship play in keeping us prepared for ministry opportunities?
  • The sermon talked about chasing worldly things as a distraction. What are some modern distractions that pull Christians away from God's mission?
  • Jesus asked Peter 'Do you love me?' three times, giving him a chance to affirm his love after denying Him three times.  How does this show us God's heart toward restoration?
  • Dr. Sawyer said 'believers pray, the Spirit moves, and the mission advances.' How have you seen this pattern work in your own life or in the life of your church?
  • What's the difference between the Holy Spirit convicting us and the world condemning us? How can we tell the difference?

PRAY

Father, thank You for Your incredible patience and love toward us when we find ourselves on the sidelines. Thank You for not giving up on us when we fail, but instead meeting us with restoration and hope. Help us to be people who quickly turn to You in prayer when we recognize we're not where we should be spiritually. Give us the courage to confess sin, forgive others, grow in our faith, and stay focused on what truly matters. May Your Spirit work powerfully in our lives this week to move us from the sidelines back into active participation in Your mission. We trust that as we pray, You will move, and Your mission will advance through us. In Jesus' name, Amen.