Chelten – a church of hope exists to worship the triune God, to nurture his family and to share his gospel of hope. We are a community of people brought together by the Gospel—that God the Father cared so much for us who live in a broken world that he sent his son Jesus to be the solution for all of humanity’s needs so that his Spirit would live in us forever, we with him and with each other.
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Discussion Questions What are your Pinterest fails? Where do you fail to look like Jesus in your life? How are you looking more like Jesus today than you did yesterday? Last week? Last year? How can you look like Jesus this week?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Fruitful in All Things: Cultural Engagement & Disciple-Making
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Discussion Questions How can you intentionally seek the welfare of the city or community where God has placed you? What opportunities for spiritual multiplication might you be overlooking in your current life? How do fears or feelings of inadequacy hinder you from sharing the gospel or making disciples in the context where God has called you?…
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Discussion Questions What fears, lies or idols keep you from living a more generous life? Meditate on God’s generosity toward you. Share that with someone else. How can you “test God” (Malachi 3:10) in the area of generosity?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Redeeming Work: God's Purpose and Our Participation
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Discussion Questions Is there a chasm between your current view of work and the biblical perspective we learned today, and what needs to change to bridge that gap? Reflect on a time when you found joy and fulfillment in your work. What factors contributed to that experience, and how can you cultivate those factors in your current situation? Discuss…
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Discussion Questions What group at Chelten would you call your community? Who could you seek out to be a friend who is not one now? How can you spend quality time with a friend this week?By Chelten - a church of hope
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The Beauty of Biblical Singleness in God's Design
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Discussion Questions Reflect on a time when you have seen singleness used for the benefit of the community or church. How did it impact you? What are some common misconceptions about singleness in the church today? How can the church create an environment that affirms and celebrates the goodness of singleness?…
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Sermon Title: Conquering Marriage Conflicts Sermon Passages: Gen 3:14-19; Col 3:18-19 Speaker: Bill KrewsonBy Chelten - a church of hope
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Marriage: God's Blueprint for Companionship
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Discussion Questions In what ways can you and your spouse better embody the concept of "one flesh" in your relationship? How can you prioritize friendship and companionship in your marriage to reflect the biblical ideal, and what steps can you take to ensure your spouse is your closest friend and confidant? How does mutual submission play a role in…
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God's Design for Sexuality: Sacred, Not Just an Appetite
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Discussion Questions Paul emphasizes that physical oneness should be accompanied by whole-life oneness. How can this principle shape your approach to relationships and marriage? Discuss how different generations within the church might view sex and sexuality. How can we foster healthy conversations about godly sexuality across generational lines? P…
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Discussion Questions What messages do you regularly hear regarding gender and identity? Where do they align with God's good design and where do they distort it? In what areas are you tempted to rely on yourself as the ultimate source of authority, knowledge, and trustworthiness instead of God? What does it look like to walk in continual repentance?…
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Discussion Questions What emotions rise in you when you think about dying? What plans should you make to die well? How can Jesus’ own death and resurrection give you hope?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Discussion Questions How does acknowledging and accepting your limitations impact your relationship with God and your dependence on Him? How does the idea of extending grace to yourself challenge or encourage you, and in what ways can you be more gracious to yourself when you fall short of your own expectations? How does spiritual rest catalyze oth…
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Discussion Questions Which one of these four ways of interacting with God (Over God – Under God – From God – For God) are you most tempted to live from? and how do you experience them in your life? How does “Life With God” transform each of these approaches? What does it look like to prioritize your relationship with God through the regular rhythms…
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Created with a Purpose: Embracing Our God-Given Worth
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Discussion Questions What does it mean to you personally to be created in the image of God? How does this shape your self-worth and identity? In what ways can recognizing the divine likeness in others change the way we treat them? In other words, how can we cultivate a community that truly respects and reflects the image of God in every individual,…
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Discussion Questions As you pray about decisions you face, are you more desirous of God giving you wisdom so you can make the decision or of God's showing you which decision to make? Why do you think this is? What is your reaction to the idea that you don't have to find God's will for your life where God's will refers to a specific prescribed path …
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Do you ever grow impatient waiting for Christ’s return? To what area of faithfulness is God calling you as you wait? How can you grow to rest in the person of Jesus when you don’t know the details of his plans? What hope does the promise of future resurrection bring you now? And where do you see glimmers of it today?…
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End Times Insights: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption
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Discussion Questions How can we discern when to focus on detailed understanding versus the broader message in biblical texts? Discuss examples from history or current events that show the cyclical nature of kingdoms rising and falling, both on a broader scale and personally. Why is it challenging to see evil prosper when we yearn for good to prevai…
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Unseen Battles: Understanding Spiritual Warfare through Daniel
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Discussion Questions How does knowing you are loved by God change your perspective during uncertain times? Reflect on a time you faced a conflict with deeper spiritual implications. How did you respond, what was the outcome, and why is awareness of these spiritual battles important for Christians? Discuss how understanding God’s sovereignty over hi…
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Discussion Questions How does knowing that God deeply loves you motivate you to pray? When prophecy about the future confuses you, how can you have hope in God’s promises? How should you react when you hold beliefs about the Bible that other Christians see differently?By Chelten - a church of hope
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"I am praying for you": The Power of Intercessory Prayer
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Discussion Questions• • • Have you experienced someone interceding in prayer for you, and if so, how did it affect your situation or your heart regarding the circumstances you were facing? Daniel's prayer was deeply rooted in the promises and character of God as revealed in Scripture. How can we more effectively incorporate Scripture into our own p…
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"Identifying with Christ"Romans 6:1–11 • • •Discussion Questions Where did you personally connect with something shared in one of the baptism testimonies? What does it look like for you to publicly identify with Christ through your words and actions in the places you live? Work? Play? Where are you tempted to shrink back? How does the Gospel enable…
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Discussion Questions How does leaning on the sovereignty of Jesus help you in your suffering? Do you find yourself getting sucked into the idea that you need more control? How can you look like Jesus in those moments? Do we recognize our pride for what it really is? How have you excused your own pride in the past? What does it look like to surrende…
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Hope Changes All Things: A Story of Resurrection
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Discussion Questions Reflect on a time of failed hope and its impact on you. How does this align with the idea that we are "hope-shaped creatures"? What narrative do you often find yourself sharing about your life? Is it a success story, a discovery story, a self-martyr story, or a story of hope and grace? What are some ways you can demonstrate and…
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**Sermon Title: **True Greatness Sermon Passage: Daniel 7:13-14; Mark 10:32-45 Speaker: Jon ShepherdBy Chelten - a church of hope
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Sermon Title: All Nations Under the Son of Man Sermon Passage: Daniel 7:1-18 Speaker: Bill KrewsonBy Chelten - a church of hope
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The Life of Daniel for 21st Century Christians
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Discussion QuestionsHow does remembering gratitude in your prayer life impact your perspective and resilience during challenging times?What does Daniel's testimony tell us about the importance of our conduct and testimony in our workplaces and communities?How does understanding Christ's presence, love, and sacrifice for us change the way we face ou…
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Divine Hand in a World of Delusion and Defiance
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Sermon Title: Divine Hand in a World of Delusion and Defiance Sermon Passage: Daniel 5:13-31 Speaker: Jin LeeBy Chelten - a church of hope
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Discussion Questions • • • How is pride connected to all other sin? What areas of life are you tempted to believe and live as if you have control over? When has God humbled you? How did you respond? How does life with Jesus free us from the pride and the need for control?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Discussion Questions How can we effectively communicate the unique claims of Christianity while also respecting differing perspectives? How does the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego challenge our understanding of suffering and deliverance? How do we reconcile the reality that God may not always deliver us from earthly suffering with the p…
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Daniel 2:31-45 • • • Discussion Questions In what direction are your emotions taking you now: anger, fear, joy, peace? How can you specifically pray for our nation, its leaders, and the coming election? What are you doing to build God’s kingdom that will outlast all nations?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Daniel’s Conviction for Cultural Engagement Without Compromise
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Discussion Questions How can we learn from Daniel's refusal to compromise on certain issues and identify the non-negotiable aspects of our lives, avoiding both rigidity and legalism? Considering Daniel's wisdom in engaging with culture while maintaining his distinct identity, how can we cultivate spiritual discernment to navigate the complexities o…
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Discussion Questions How can we honor and value the contributions of those who may feel unnoticed or less significant? Share examples of how the church, as a body, can ensure that every member feels valued. Discuss the historical impact of Christians serving others. How can the church today continue this legacy of impactful service beyond its walls…
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Discussion Questions How can you cultivate the gifts and talents God has given you in order to better serve others? As you interact with others this week, how can you help them identify and cultivate their gifts? How does fear keep you from using your spiritual gifts and talents? Now preach the gospel to that fear.…
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Discussion Questions Describe how you have been impacted by someone's spiritual gift. How would you describe your own spiritual gift? Think of three of your Christian friends. Now try to identify their spiritual gifts.By Chelten - a church of hope
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Reflect on your spiritual journey. How have you seen your spiritual gifts and fruit develop over time? How might someone confuse their talents or natural abilities with spiritual gifts? How can this confusion impact their service within the church or their spiritual growth? Reflecting on the discussion of spiritual gifts as enablement for service, …
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Discussion Questions How has the favor of God transformed your relationship with him? How has the favor of God transformed your relationship with others? How has Jesus blessed you to be a blessing for someone else in 2024?By Chelten - a church of hope
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ReadIsaiah 11:1-10 Romans 15:8-12 • • • Discussion Questions What “tree" of false hope has been cut down? How has Jesus, "the Branch,” brought you hope when you needed it?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Hope for a Waiting Heart: Finding Light in the Darkness
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Discussion Questions "Waiting is a wall that reveals the heart." What anxieties or strengths have been revealed within you during your current season of waiting? Imagine the day Jesus' promise of light is fully realized. What emotions do you anticipate experiencing, and what might these emotions reveal about you? Think of someone in your life who i…
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Discussion Questions What are some unexpected ways you have been comforted in times of difficulty or pain? How can we cultivate patience and trust in God's timing, even when it seems slow or uncertain? What's your perspective on God working through individuals deemed unworthy or flawed? How can we overcome our judgments and prejudices against them?…
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Discussion Questions Where is your life out of control? Where are you feeling disappointed, fearful, or anxious? What does it look like for you to trust in God in the middle of this situation? What created thing or person are you tempted to put your functional hope in? How does Immanuel (“God with us”) bring you greater hope than anyone or anything…
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Discussion QuestionsRead Acts 28:17–31 • • • Can you summarize the gospel in a few sentences? How do you feel when someone rejects Jesus? What should be your response? When you think about what excites Christians, is it the gospel or something else?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Forging Friendships Through a Shared Mission
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Discussion Questions How have you personally witnessed the power of a shared mission within the church, fostering a sense of belonging and friendships that surpass individual differences? When faced with conflicts similar to those Paul experienced among his friends, how can we maintain unity and love despite disagreements? Reflect on the notion tha…
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Discussion QuestionsRead Acts 17:11–32 • • • How can we balance living out the gospel versus explicitly proclaiming it? What situations might call for a more explicit proclamation of the gospel message? Have you or others you know felt a pressure to create or adopt a "single, one-size-fits-all gospel presentation that should be used everywhere"? Wh…
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Discussion QuestionsRead Acts 16:12–34 • • • Can you summarize your own conversion in three minutes? Name at least two people whom you can pray for their conversion (and do it). Name at least one person with whom you can talk about the gospel (and do it).By Chelten - a church of hope
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Discussion Questions Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Can I really change?" What prompted this question in your life, and what are some areas in which you've desired change or personal growth? The story of Saul's conversion illustrates the idea that when you have no way out of your blindness, God pursues you. Have you ever felt pursued b…
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Discussion Questions What is necessary to be saved? What is the gospel? Having been saved by faith in Jesus, how should a Christian think about obedience? What have you seen be added to the gospel and how would you respond to that teaching?By Chelten - a church of hope
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Discussion QuestionsRead Acts 7:54–8:8 • • • How do you personally make sense of suffering in the world, and how has your understanding evolved over time? Have you personally witnessed or experienced situations where suffering led to a positive outcome or growth in faith? If so, please share those experiences. In what ways does your highest love an…
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Discussion QuestionsRead Acts Acts 6:1–7• • • Think about two ways that someone has served you either physically or spiritually. How was your life changed? What way of serving others brings you the most joy? Identify someone or some way that you can serve this week.By Chelten - a church of hope
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Discussion Questions Is prayer typically your initial response in challenging situations, or do you tend to react differently? If so, why? Can you recall any specific instances in your life where prayer resulted in a significant transformation of both your heart and your circumstances? How can we nurture a culture of prayer within our church commun…
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Discussion Questions Since what we talk the most about reflects what we love the most, what are the deepest desires of your heart? What have you “seen and heard” God doing in your life? How often do you boldly speak of the goodness of God in everyday conversations? What are some of the barriers that prevent you from speaking boldly about Jesus? Wha…
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