Middletown Christian Church Podcast
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I AM: The Way, The Truth, and the Life
March 09, 2020 16:17 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What are your biggest fears for the future? 2. Where do you find yourself being the most anxious for the church during this time of transition? 3. […] The post I AM: The Way, The Truth, and the Life appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
One More Time
February 24, 2020 02:50 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What does Jesus’ compassion compel him to do for the crowd? 2. Why did the disciples suggest that Jesus send away the crowd? 3. How would you […] The post One More Time appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Jesus Stops A Storm
February 19, 2020 03:02 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBDiscussion Questions 1.Why do you think Jesus takes them across the sea at night? 2.What is the worst life storm you’ve ever been through? 3.Why do you think Jesus was […] The post Jesus Stops A Storm appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Finding God in Transition
February 11, 2020 01:26 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBDiscussion Questions 1.What transitions have you experienced? What did you learn from your experience? 2.What emotions do you think Jacob was experiencing as the sun was going down? 3.What does […] The post Finding God in Transition appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
One Simple Yes After Another
February 02, 2020 20:57 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBDiscussion Questions 1.What have you learned from Peter about saying “Yes” to God? 2.What are some of the things that keep us from saying “Yes” to God? 3.When has saying […] The post One Simple Yes After Another appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
What’s Ahead: You’re (Always) Going to Need This
January 29, 2020 00:08 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBDiscussion Questions 1. In terms of a weather report, how would you describe your life at present? 2. Paul reacted to the situation with hope and courage. How do you […] The post What’s Ahead: You’re (Always) Going to Need This appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
What’s Ahead: Just One Thing
January 21, 2020 02:18 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What does spiritual worship look like to you, and where does that happen in your life? 2. What instance(s) of conformity can you identify in your life […] The post What’s Ahead: Just One Thing appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
What’s Ahead: You Should Expect It
January 14, 2020 23:12 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBDiscussion Questions 1. Why do you think Timothy was discouraged? 2. Who are the people in your life who encourage you? 3. What advice does Paul give that’s helpful to […] The post What’s Ahead: You Should Expect It appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
What’s Ahead: Get Up and Move
January 06, 2020 02:41 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What’s ahead for you in the New Year? Are you ready for something new? 2. Why did Terah settle in Haran instead of pursuing his dreams for […] The post What’s Ahead: Get Up and Move appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
The Other Side of Christmas
January 02, 2020 00:31 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBDiscussion Questions 1. Why are the wise men an important part of the Christmas story? 2. Why was Herod disturbed by the news the wise men delivered? 3. Why is […] The post The Other Side of Christmas appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Can You Hear That?
December 24, 2019 03:13 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBDiscussion Questions 1. When asked to think about it, where did you see yourself in the Christmas story? 2. How would it have felt to be in Mary’s shoes? 3. […] The post Can You Hear That? appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Something to Believe In
December 16, 2019 03:14 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MB“Advent is the Church’s way of observing and remembering, of marking the truth we believe that God came to be with us once, and God is still with us, and […] The post Something to Believe In appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Hope for All of Us
December 09, 2019 01:10 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBDiscussion Questions 1. Why do you think Matthew included women in the genealogy of Jesus? 2. Who in our world is forced to make desperate choices just to survive? 3. […] The post Hope for All of Us appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Advent is for Longing?
December 03, 2019 04:24 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBChristmas for the Rest of Us: A Series for People without Perfect Lives “If Christmas is for the joy, then Advent is for the longing.”-Sarah Bessey Because of our God’s […] The post Advent is for Longing? appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Together We Will Give Thanks
November 25, 2019 02:43 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What’s the most meaningful phrase to you in Psalm 100? 2. Which of the following statements makes the most sense to you? Why? -Gratitude grows our connection […] The post Together We Will Give Thanks appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Together We Can Be Filled
November 18, 2019 01:35 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What is Paul praying for in today’s scripture? 2. What does it mean to be strengthened in your inner being? 3. Why is it important to be […] The post Together We Can Be Filled appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Together We Can Keep Asking
November 12, 2019 01:38 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBEpignosis-to know personally, intimately and experientially Discussion Questions 1. What is the difference between knowing about God and knowing God? 2. How might a church that encourages diversity grow our […] The post Together We Can Keep Asking appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Together We Can Come Alive
November 04, 2019 12:44 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBNow to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in […] The post Together We Can Come Alive appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed are the Persecuted
October 30, 2019 11:46 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBDiscussion Questions 1. How have you benefited from this series on the Beatitudes? What you discovered that has made a difference for you? 2. Who would you regard as the […] The post Blessed are the Persecuted appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
October 22, 2019 00:10 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBDiscussion Questions 1. How do you define peace? 2. Jewish tradition teaches that peace (Shalom) is not the absence of conflict but the presence of wholeness. What do you think […] The post Blessed are the Peacemakers appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed are the Pure in Heart
October 15, 2019 02:21 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBDiscussion Questions 1. How would you describe the condition of your heart? 2. What are some life circumstances that darken our hearts? 3. How does cynicism, resentment, and fear impact […] The post Blessed are the Pure in Heart appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed Are the Merciful
October 06, 2019 22:11 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBDiscussion Questions 1. When does Jesus show mercy to others? 2. When have you experienced mercy? When have you experienced un-mercy? 3. What does every day mercy look like to […] The post Blessed Are the Merciful appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst
September 29, 2019 23:55 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What are you learning about the Beatitudes in this series? 2. What comes to mind when you hear the word righteousness? 3. When have you literally ached […] The post Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed are the Meek
September 24, 2019 10:43 - 25 minutes - 35 MBGet in tune with people who are beaten down. Find way to love and encourage them. Who…. What… When… For additional study: Leviticus 25, Isaiah 58, Isaiah 61, Luke […] The post Blessed are the Meek appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
September 16, 2019 01:20 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBDiscussion Questions 1. “Sorrow, grief, and loss are inevitable and necessary.” What does this statement mean to you? Why are these things necessary? 2. What are some of the different […] The post Blessed Are Those Who Mourn appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
September 10, 2019 01:49 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBDiscussion Questions 1. “The world needs more disciples not believers.” Why or why not? 2. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? When have you been poor in […] The post Blessed are the Poor in Spirit appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
A Wonderful Invitation
September 02, 2019 09:46 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What is the wonderful invitation Jesus is offering us in today’s passage? 2. Why do you think Peter and Andrew left their nets behind to follow Jesus? […] The post A Wonderful Invitation appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
You Can Sit With Us
August 26, 2019 00:06 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What expectation in life have you set for yourself that you might not ever reach? 2. Why did you put that expectation on yourself? Or who put […] The post You Can Sit With Us appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
What Worries You?
August 13, 2019 01:36 - 27 minutes - 38 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What things in your life do you worry about most often? 2. Do you think people today are more anxious and worried than in the recent past? […] The post What Worries You? appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Tables, Not Walls
August 06, 2019 03:18 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBDiscussion Questions 1. How do you respond when you experience abundance in your life? 2. What walls do you have in your life that keep you at a safe distance […] The post Tables, Not Walls appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty
July 29, 2019 02:40 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBDiscussion Questions 1. Do you find the message of Revelation disturbing or comforting? Why? 2. What did you learn today about Revelation that was new for you? 3. What is […] The post Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Create in Me a Pure Heart, O God
July 22, 2019 02:42 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What are you holding onto in your heart that is holding you back? 2. What does having a pure heart mean to you? What is a steadfast […] The post Create in Me a Pure Heart, O God appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Here I Am, Send Me
July 14, 2019 17:58 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBDiscussion Questions 1. When have you experienced “imposter syndrome,” a feeling of not belonging because you feel inadequate in some way? 2. How do we get over imposter syndrome? 3. […] The post Here I Am, Send Me appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Great Prayers: “Speak, Your Servant is Listening.”
July 08, 2019 03:02 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB“A changed world begins with us, and a changed us begins when we pray.”-Eugene Peterson Discussion Questions 1. When you spend time with God, do you spend more time talking […] The post Great Prayers: “Speak, Your Servant is Listening.” appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
When Making Your Plans
July 01, 2019 00:42 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBDiscussion Questions 1. How does an understanding of life as a mist impact the way you live? 2. What are the risks of not involving God when we are making […] The post When Making Your Plans appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
An Enemy of God?
June 25, 2019 02:21 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBDiscussion Questions 1. Why do you think James uses such harsh language? How might his words possibly be misunderstood? 2. What are some examples of friendship with the world? What […] The post An Enemy of God? appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
When We Are Fighting
June 18, 2019 02:31 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”-James 1:17 “Trust in the LORD with […] The post When We Are Fighting appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Bring Heaven Down
June 10, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What does bringing heaven down mean to you? When have you seen heaven come down? 2. How is the Church supposed to be different from any other […] The post Bring Heaven Down appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Does This Sermon Title Matter?
June 04, 2019 00:39 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBDiscussion Questions Has someone’s words ever shaped the way you think about yourself or someone else (good or bad)? Have you ever discovered that maybe those things you thought about […] The post Does This Sermon Title Matter? appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
When Trouble Comes
May 27, 2019 23:40 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBDiscussion Questions What is your normal response when trials come into your life? Is it realistic to ask us to look for joy when trials come? How does viewing trials […] The post When Trouble Comes appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Faith That Works
May 20, 2019 02:49 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What did you learn about the main theme of James? 2. Why is faith that is not applied useless? 3. What did you hear in the message […] The post Faith That Works appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
It’s More Complicated Than That
May 14, 2019 03:18 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBAdditional Scriptures: Proverbs 18:2, Luke 7:36-39, 1 Samuel 16:7 Discussion Questions 1. What are some of the negative consequences of making snap judgments about others? 2. When was the last […] The post It’s More Complicated Than That appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
This is Love: Peter, Do You Love Me?
May 07, 2019 01:52 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBDiscussion Questions 1. Why did Jesus ask Peter three times, “Do you love me?” 2. Why do you think Jesus continues to rely on Peter when Peter has so many […] The post This is Love: Peter, Do You Love Me? appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
This is Love: Breakfast with Jesus
April 30, 2019 02:38 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBDiscussion Questions What is your biggest takeaway from today’s sermon? Why does Peter go fishing? What do the empty nets symbolize? Why don’t the disciples recognize Jesus? Why does Peter […] The post This is Love: Breakfast with Jesus appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Love Rises
April 22, 2019 02:41 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBDiscussion Questions 1. What’s your Easter story? 2. How is your personal Easter story proof that Jesus was raised from the dead? 3. How does failure and death shape who […] The post Love Rises appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
There is No “But” in Love
April 15, 2019 03:17 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBCrux Probat Omnia = The Cross Probes Everything Discussion Questions 1. How has this message expanded your understanding of the cross? 2. What would it look like to remove the […] The post There is No “But” in Love appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Spiritual Crises: Anxiety & Depression
April 09, 2019 00:25 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBDiscussion Questions 1. If you feel comfortable sharing, when have you felt depressed or anxious? What triggers these feelings in you? 2.What has been helpful to you during these times? […] The post Spiritual Crises: Anxiety & Depression appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Spiritual Crises: Forgiveness
April 08, 2019 02:41 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBDiscussion Questions 1. Why do you think it is difficult to forgive those who hurt you? 2. What barriers have hindered you from forgiving others? 3. Have you experienced the […] The post Spiritual Crises: Forgiveness appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Spiritual Crises: The Bible
March 25, 2019 01:12 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB“I have come to regard with some suspicion those who claim that the Bible never troubles them. I can only assume this means they haven’t actually read it.”-Rachel Held Evans, […] The post Spiritual Crises: The Bible appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.
Spiritual Crises: Doubt
March 17, 2019 20:05 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB“Faith and doubt aren’t opposites, they are, it turns out, excellent dance partners.”-Rob Bell Discussion Questions 1. What are some of the doubts you have? 2. When has a time […] The post Spiritual Crises: Doubt appeared first on Middletown Christian Church.