On Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Wildwood Community Church, I preached a sermon based on John 15:1-17.  This message was part 4 of the “Fired Up” sermon series.  Below you will find questions related to this message for further group discussion or personal reflection.  You will also find audio and video from the message to listen to/watch, download or share.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray


2. Read John 15:1-17


3. Have you ever visited a true “ghost town”?  In the introduction to this message we discussed how sometimes people’s relationship with God has drifted into “ghost town” status?  Did any of that resonate with you and your personal experience (or the experience of those you know)?


4. As Jesus was preparing to ascend to heaven and leave the disciples on earth He wanted to make sure they knew that God cared about how they lived their lives.  The same is true about our lives.  God wants our lives to demonstrate Jesus’ type of love toward other people.  How would you evaluate the Jesus-esque love you show to others?


5. We talked in this message about how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live the Christian life.  Review Romans 8:11 , Galatians 5:16 , 22-23, and Colossians 1:10-12.  What do you learn from these passages about the power available to the Christian through the ministry of the Holy Spirit?  Is there a particular struggle with temptation or sin that you often feel overcome by?  How does learning about the Holy Spirit give you hope in the midst of your struggle?


6. John 15:1-17 indicates that in order for the Christian to grow (and by application access the Spirit’s power) they need to ABIDE (or REMAIN) with Christ.  We abide in Christ as we relate to Him, pray and express our dependence upon Him, and obey Him.  Based on these descriptions, are you abiding in Christ today?  Is there any particular area that needs greater attention?


7. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

To access these questions in pdf format, click here.

To listen to the message offline, click on the link below:

Fired Up #4 5.18.25

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