Sunday Rewind | 7.12.2015
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
Alive in Us (Ephesians 2:4-5) – God is Able by Hillsong Live
In Your Presence (Deuteronomy 31:6) –Nothing is Wasted by Elevation Worship
The Wonderful Cross (Romans 8:38-39) – The Worship Initiative, Vol. 5 by Shane and Shane
Great Things (Worth It All) (Galatians 6:14) –Wake Up the Wonder by Elevation Worship
The Lord Our God (James 1:17) – Passion: Let the Future Begin by Passion, Kristian Stanfill
TEACHING: Missions Sunday – From the Field
The decisions we make really do have consequences. If the decision lies before you, would you choose to suffer for Christ?
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
- What is one of the hardest decisions you’ve ever had to make in your life?
- “The decisions we make really do have consequences.” How have you seen this to be true?
- Read and discuss Acts 16:22-34. What do you see here about the nature of man? What do you see about the nature of Christ and the gospel?
- Have you ever suffered for your faith in Jesus? What happened?
- How does God use suffering for our good and His glory?
- What difficult choices lie before you that you need to trust God with? What next steps do you think the Lord is asking you to take?
- Spend some time in prayer for our missionaries. If you’d like some guidance on how to pray for missionaries, check out this article.
Sunday Rewind | 7.5.2015
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
Open Up Our Eyes (Ephesians 1:18-19a) – Nothing is Wasted by Elevation Worship
Be Lifted High (John 3:30) –Nothing is Wasted by Elevation Worship
Great Things (Worth It All) (Isaiah 12:5) –Wake Up the Wonder by Elevation Worship
Unending Love (Romans 8:38-39) – God is Able by Hillsong Worship
Your Promises (2 Peter 1:3-4a) – Wake Up the Wonder by Elevation Worship
TEACHING: The Patriarchs, Part 3: Abraham
God always keeps His promises, and our obedience will give light to our next commission.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
- Take some time to read through and discuss Genesis 12, 13, and 15. What do you learn about God? What do you note about Abraham? What kind of man is he?
- In what ways do the ups & downs of Abraham’s life mirror our own lives as Christians?
- Where do we see Jesus foreshadowed in Abraham’s life?
- “Obedience always gives light to the next commission.” Have you found this to be true? Do you have an example where obedience yielded further revelation?
- Is there an area is situation in your life where you are struggling with obedience? What would it look like to step out in faithful obedience in this area?
- Have you ever doubted your salvation? Why or why not? How does the idea of biblical covenant address our doubts? How does the gospel of Jesus bring light to this?
- Spend some time in prayer giving thanks to God that He always keeps His promises. Ask Him to help you with any areas of unbelief you are struggling with, and ask Him for the grace to walk in glad obedience in those areas.
Kids Camp 2015 Recap
Jesus is calling us to move beyond the beach and into the waves, to a place of adventure, purpose, and true joy! “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – Jesus (John 10:10b)
Kids Camp 2015, “Surf’s Up,” has come and gone. This year’s camp was a huge success with roughly 400 children and volunteers in attendance over the five days. The children of the church were challenged in their faith and their walk with Jesus, while many children from the surrounding community got to hear the gospel message presented through music, drama, and Bible teaching, perhaps for the first time. We were blessed with the positive feedback that came in from parents and children alike. Here is a little sampling:
“The kids were coming home from an afternoon summer camp and they practically ran to the car each day in order to not be late to RBC!”
“My heart leapt when my son, who never wants to lead prayer at home, asked if he could pray after coming home from Kids Camp.”
“Our son came home after the second day of camp and asked us to pray with him to receive Jesus’ gift of salvation and eternal life.”
To go along with our theme, “Surf’s Up,” the children were encouraged to bring an offering toward Christian Surfers International (www.christiansurfers.com) and enthusiastically responded. Those funds will be going toward a children’s outreach in Panama this summer through Christian Surfers. These are the moments that make the long hours and hard work of volunteers and staff alike more than worth it.
We are so very thankful for all that God did in and through Kids Camp 2015, “Surf’s Up,” and are already looking forward to next summer! We are also so thankful to the volunteers without whom Kids Camp would be quite impossible. Thank you for answering the call to raise up a generation that knows Christ and makes Him known.
CLICK HERE FOR STOKED TV’S DAILY SURF REPORT VIDEOS! Fresh from Kids Camp 2015, Surfjan Stevens and Keanu Reefs bring news, weather, beach conditions and more on Stoked TV’s Daily Surf Report!
about kids camp
RBC Kids Camp is a week-long day camp open to all children entering the 1st grade through the 6th grade* and takes place the last week of June. Through quality Bible teaching, art, drama, music, and a ton of awesome games, Kids Camp (formerly VBS) is a unique opportunity for children to begin or grow in their relationship with Jesus and to learn to share their hope and joy with others. Check out www.restonbible.org/kidscamp for more info.
*There is a Kids Camp program for nursery, pre-K, and rising kindergarteners which is open to children of Kids Camp volunteer staff only.
Sunday Rewind | 6.28.2015
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
Only King Forever (1 Timothy 1:17) – Only King Forever by Elevation Worship
Touch the Sky (1 Corinthians 2:9) – Empires by Hillsong United
I Will Look Up (Deuteronomy 7:9) –Only King Forever by Elevation Worship
Your Great Name (Philippians 2:10-11) – Love Revolution by Natalie Grant
I Lift My Hands (Psalm 46:10) – Hello Love by Chris Tomlin
TEACHING: The Patriarchs, Part 2: Noah
As in the times of Noah, turbulent waters are all around us. Navigate deep waters with deep truth.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
- Read and discuss Genesis 6:5-22, Hebrews 11:7 and Matthew 24:36-44. What do these verses tell you about God? What do they tell us about man? What do they tell us about Noah and his character?
- How is the account of Noah a foreshadowing of the coming of Christ?
- What does “reverent fear” mean (Heb. 11:7, ESV)? What happens if we do not have a fear of God? How can you cultivate a “reverent fear” in your own walk?
- What are some of the “deep and turbulent waters” of our day? What deep truths help you navigate these waters?
- How does the gospel of Jesus comfort and instruct us in the face of the turbulent waters of our day?
- Spend some time in prayer giving thanks to God for his love and justice. Ask Him to help you live as salt and light in a lost and dying world.
Kids Camp 2015: Daily Surf Report
Fresh from Kids Camp 2015, Surfjan Stevens and Keanu Reefs bring news, weather, beach conditions and more on Stoked TV’s Daily Surf Report!
Sunday Rewind | 6.21.2015
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
1. ENDLESS LIGHT (Psalm 113:3-4)
Ussher, Cashwell | Hillsong Music Publishing
2. 10,000 REASONS (Psalm 103:1)
Myrin, Redman | Thankyou Music
3. COME THOU FOUNT (Psalm 16:11)
Wyeth, Robinson | Public Domain
4. GOD IS ABLE (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Fielding, Morgan | Hillsong Music Publishing
5. WHOM SHALL I FEAR (Psalm 27:1)
Tomlin, Cash, Cash | Sixstetps Music
TEACHING: The Patriarchs, Part 1: Adam
The world mocks what the Bible says about sin and daily fulfills what it mocks.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
- Why is it so hard to “be good”? Why do we keep trying?
- Read and discuss Genesis 3 and Romans 5:12-21. What do these verses tell you about the nature of God and Christ? What do they tell you about man? What do they tell us about the gospel?
- What does it mean that we are “in Adam”? What is the significance of this? What comes through the line of Adam?
- What does it mean to be “in Christ”? What is the significance of this? What comes through the line of Jesus?
- “The world mocks what the Bible says about sin and daily fulfills what it mocks.” Have you seen this to be true? What are some examples?
- How does the gospel of Jesus address our propensity toward “being good”? What are the practical implications of this for you?
- Spend some time in prayer thanking God for all that we have in Christ. Ask Him to help you depend more fully on Jesus as you go about your daily life.
Sunday Rewind | 6.14.2015
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
Oh How I Need You – The Longing by All Sons & Daughters
Closer (Psalm 89:14-15) – Glorious Ruins by Hillsong Worship
Touch the Sky (1 Corinthians 2:9) – Empires by Hillsong United
Your Promises (2 Peter 1:3-4a) – Wake Up The Wonder by Elevation Worship
Cornerstone (Psalm 18:2) – Cornerstone by Hillsong Worship
Hallelujah (Our God Reigns) (Lamentations 5:19) – Forever Reign by Hillsong Chapel
TEACHING: Remember, Part 2: The Blessings of Remembrance
When we remember God, we contemplate His glory and experience His presence. God has given us some amazing ways to enjoy His presence and all His benefits.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
- Read through 2 Chronicles 34 & 35. What do these chapters indicate to us about remembering and forgetting? What do you observe about the character of the boy-king Josiah?
- Mike shared several means God has given us to help remember Him: The Word, tradition, song, fellowship and prayer. Where do you find examples of these in the account of Josiah? Can you think of other Scriptures that reinforce these means?
- Which of these five means of remembrance particularly resonate with you? Why?
- Which of these means of remembrance would you consider strengths for you and your family?
- Which of these means of remembrance would you consider weak areas for you and your family?
- Which of these areas would you commit to grow in? Share with your small group and ask them to help hold you accountable to remembering the Lord in that way.
- Spend some time in prayer thanking God for His grace and goodness for us in Christ. Pray that our church would be a people who are constantly remembering God’s glory through all we have in Christ.
Sunday Rewind | 6.7.2015
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
Rock of Ages (Deuteronomy 32:3-4) – Death of Death by Charlie Hall
Open Up the Heavens (Psalm 108:4-5) – Worth It All by Meredith Andrews
Lord of All (Psalm 97:5-6) – Attention by Kristian Stanfill
Touch the Sky (1 Corinthians 2:9) – Empires by Hillsong United
With Us (Psalm 46:10-11a) – God IS Able by Hillsong Worship
TEACHING: Remember, Part 1: The Consequences of Forgetfulness
The blessing of remembrance is the enjoyment of God and all His benefits, but when we choose to forget God, there are relational and generational consequences. Only in Christ do we have the power to remember as we should.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
- What is one of your favorite memories? Why? How does this memory illustrate the power of remembering for you?
- Read and discuss Deuteronomy 4:9, 8:11-20, Judges 2:10-12 and 2 Peter 1:3-15. What do these verses tell you about you? What do they tell us about God? What do they indicate about remembering and forgetting?
- How does being “heads down” lead to a slow drift away from God, His presence and His benefits?
- “The blessings of the Lord become idols in a forgetful heart.” How have you seen this to be true? What do you tend to trust in other than God?
- How does forgetting God and what He’s done whither our spiritual growth?
- How do the consequences of forgetfulness have ripple effects that go beyond ourselves?
- What things do you tend to forget about God? Where in your life do you need to “lift up your head” to recalibrate your trajectory?
- Spend some time in prayer thanking God for His grace and goodness for us in Christ. Pray that He would help you not forget Him and His great works.
Touch The Sky
As we gather to worship this coming Sunday, we’ll sing a new song together called Touch The Sky by Hillsong United. It is a beautiful song. It carries a beautiful message. And I’m so excited that we can celebrate the Lord’s goodness as we sing it together. It’s a song centered around the understanding that, as Christians, we find God from a position of personal surrender. The world will tell us that, in fact, surrender is a sign of weakness and defeat. But it isn’t. In our case, it’s the exact opposite. We surrender not because we’ve lost, but because He’s already won everything for us. He is completely and perfectly in control. Our surrender to His sovereign hand and His matchless grace are vital to our growth as Christ followers. I pray that we truly touch the sky when our knees hit the ground.
May we sing loudly and with great passion this Sunday. I can’t wait to see you all there!
What fortune lies beyond the stars
Those dazzling heights too vast to climb
I got so high to fall so far
But I found heaven as love swept low
My heart beating, my soul breathing
I found my life when I laid it down
Upward falling, spirit soaring
I touch the sky when my knees hit the ground
What treasure waits within Your scars
This gift of freedom gold can’t buy
I bought the world and sold my heart
You traded heaven to have me again
Find me here at Your feet again
Everything I am, reaching out I surrender
Come sweep me up in Your love again
And my soul will dance on the wings of forever
Sunday Rewind | 5.31.2015
MUSIC & SCRIPTURE
Our God Is Love (1 John 4:9-10) – A Beautiful Exchange by Hillsong
In Your Presence (Deuteronomy 31:6) – Nothing Is Wasted by Elevation Worship
Alive In Us (Ephesians 2:8-9) – God Is Able by Hillsong
10,000 Reasons (Psalm 103:1) – Unrelenting Love by Nick Thurmond
Give Me Faith (Psalm 73:25-26) – Nothing Is Wasted byElevation Worship
Always (Psalm 121:1-2) – Here For You by Kristian Stanfill (Passion)
TEACHING: Seeing People As They Are, Part 2
Words create and words destroy. The words we speak shape the lives of the people we come into contact with. The church needs to be a proactive influence in the lives of everyone inside and outside of it with the tone and timing of our words.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
- What does it mean that we “came through the line of Adam”? What are the implications of this? Even if we don’t know the details, what does this tell us about everyone’s story?
- Read and discuss Matthew 5:13-16. Who is Jesus talking to? What does He tell us about man? What do these verses tell us about God?
- “The world, by its nature, is rotting.” How and where do you observe this? How does this give context to the verses above?
- What’s the difference between being a moral policeman as opposed to a moral example? Which do you tend toward?
- Read through Proverbs 12 & 15. What do these chapters tell us about the power of words? What types of words are mentioned here? How have you seen the power of words bringing life or death in your life?
- How does the tone and timing of our words affect their impact?
- How does the gospel inform and affect how we speak to others?
- Is there someone you need to “pull the sword out of” (Proverbs 12:18) because of your reckless words? Share with your group and spend some time in prayer for them. Make a plan to ask for forgiveness this week.
- Spend some time thanking God for the eternal word of Christ and the spiritual healing He brings. Ask God to show you someone that you can bring healing words to this week.