On Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 4:1-13.  This message was part 7 of our series,”Prepare the Way”.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find audio and video of the message to listen to/watch, download, or share.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray
2. Read Luke 4:1-13
3. When the word “temptation” is uttered, what comes to mind?  It was mentioned this morning that temptations offer terrible trades.  Have you ever experienced this personally in your life or the life of someone close to you?
4. Jesus accomplishes what Adam, Israel, and you and I could not – to withstand temptation and stand always in righteousness.  Knowing this about Jesus, how does it encourage you as a follower of Christ?
5. This morning we saw 5 ways Jesus helps us in the midst of temptation:  1) Offers forgiveness, (2) makes us aware of our enemy (3) gives us His Spirit, (4) gives us His Word, and (5) provides us His very person as ad advocate and example.  Discuss the provision of these resources with your group and discuss how you can access these resources in the midst of the temptations you experience.
6. At the end of the message, we reviewed Chuck Swindoll’s progression of temptation.  What stands out to you most about this progression?  Any insights from it that you found helpful in your battle with sin and temptation?
7. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

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On Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 3:23-28.  This message was part 6 of our series,”Prepare the Way”.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find audio and video of the message to listen to/watch, download, or share.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray
2. Read Luke 3:23-38
3. What are some things you would like to know about that (to the best of your knowledge) the Bible does not address?  Have you ever done any Bible study on the genealogies of the Bible (if so, which genealogy have you studied more in depth)?
4. What stood out to you about the genealogy of Jesus from Luke 3?  To the best of your understanding, and based on our study today, what was Luke communicating about Jesus through sharing His genealogy?
5. The genealogy of Jesus reminds us that God kept His promise of sending the Messiah … a promise He kept reiterating to different generations throughout the Old Testament period.  Even though it took a long time (77 generations listed … plus 30 years!) God made good on His promises!  What are some other of God’s promises from God that you are waiting on now to fully materialize?  Are you encouraged by the faithfulness of God through this genealogy?
6. Though the Old Testament has many genealogies, the New Testament only really has two, and both end in Jesus!  This reminds us of the importance for us to be found in Him.  Receiving Him and believing in Him that we might be born again into His family as a new creation in Christ, an heir of His mighty inheritance!  Are you “in Christ”?  Does Your family tree end in Him?
7. Knowing the importance of being in Christ and being born again in Him (regardless of our family of origin), we are encouraged to invite all we know to trust in Jesus.  How are you inviting others into Your eternal family (through faith in Jesus)?
8. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

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On Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 3:21-22.  This message was part 5 of our series,”Prepare the Way”.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find audio and video of the message to listen to/watch, download, or share.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray
2. Read Luke 3:21-22
3. What was a “launch” of a product, campaign, or candidate that you remember?  What do you remember about the launch?  Did it deliver on its promises?
4. Jesus’ launched His public ministry at His baptism.  Based on our study today, why do you think this event was selected by God as the “launch point”?
5. At His baptism, Jesus is identified both as the one who was 1 in 3 (Prophet, Priest, and King) AND in the God who is 3 in 1 – Trinity (Father, Son, and Spirit)!  What struck you about these statements of Jesus identity as highlighted in today’s passage.
6. Jesus, though sinless, identified with sinners at His baptism.  Jesus came to save us!  What do you think it means to be saved “in Christ”?
7. Have you been baptized since trusting in Christ as Savior, publicly proclaiming that you identify in Him?  If so, when.  If not, why not?  NOTE:  If you are interested in begin baptized at Wildwood next month, let us know at wildwoodchurch.org/baptism
8. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

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On Sunday, January 25, 2025 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 3:15-20.  This message was part 4 of our series,”Prepare the Way”.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray
2. Read Luke 3:15-20
3. Has anyone ever told you that you look like someone famous?
4. The crowd witnesses John’s ministry and think his behavior seems (to them) to be Messiah-like.  What about John’s ministry do you think caught their eye to raise such lofty expectations?
5. John is very clear that he is not the Messiah.  There is only one Savior of the World and it was not John (or any of our favorite spiritual leaders, teachers, or authors).  Has there ever been a teacher, pastor, or author that you so revered, that you took their word as “gospel truth” … even to an inappropriate level?  God uses human teachers and ministers to be a blessing to us, but we should not treat them as little gods, or places of ultimate authority.  There is only one Christ!
6. In what ways did Jesus demonstrate Himself to be greater than John (and all others!)?
7. In the message, we looked at Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:1-18, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:12-16, and John 1:29-32 to remember the greatness of Jesus.  What stands out to you MOST about Jesus from these passages?
8. Knowing who Jesus is, does it surprise you that He is interested in a relationship with you?  That He bled and died for you?  When we learn of our sin and turn/repent we find Jesus Christ ready to receive us and reconcile us to God.  Are you trusting in Him for your salvation?  
9. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

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On Sunday, January 18, 2025 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 3:1-14.  This message was part 3 of our series,”Prepare the Way”.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find audio and video of the message to listen to/watch, download, or share.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray
2. Read Luke 3:1-14
3. Think through 2 or 3 examples of things in your life that you recently prepared for?  What did you do?  Why did you do what you did?
4. John was sent to “prepare the way” for Jesus.  What does John do, and why do you think the Holy Spirit had him do those things to prepare people for the coming of Jesus?
5. Have you ever had an experience where God used you to prepare the way for someone else to learn about Jesus?  Who prepared the way for you?  Are there people in your life today that God might want to use you to “prepare the way” for them to come to know Jesus?
6. John called the people to repent of their sin.  What do you think it means to repent of sin?  Can you think of examples in your life where you have repented of sin?
7. John challenges the people to not simply have a “fire insurance” faith, but a “fruitful” faith.  How would you characterize your own faith journey at the moment?  More “fire insurance” or more “fruit”? 
8. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

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On Sunday, January 11, 2025 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 2:39-52.  This message was part 2 of our series,”Prepare the Way”.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find audio and video of the message to listen to/watch, download, or share.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray
2. Read Luke 2:39-52
3. We are familiar with the birth story of Jesus.  It is somewhat easier to imagine Him as the full grown man we see teaching and performing miracles in the bulk of the material found in the Gospels.  But imagining Jesus as a young boy or adolescent really stretches our understanding of the incarnation.  What do you imagine Jesus’ childhood was like?  What questions do you have about these years in Jesus life?
4. Jesus lived roughly 30 years of His life in relative obscurity.  What does this tell you about the pace at which our lives develop?  Have you ever been in a hurry to “get there” in life?  How does seeing this progression in the life of Jesus encourage you?
5. Humanity is not static, but dynamic.  We can grow … just as Jesus did!  What is your plan for spiritual growth in the year ahead?
6. How does knowing about the full incarnation of Jesus (the fact that He lived a fully human life) encourage you and invite you to “draw near to Him in our time of need” as Hebrews 4:14-16 says?
7. How does seeing Jesus example of submitting to His parents provide direction to you as you follow Him in this life filled with authority figures who “do not understand”?
8. How can you be about “your Father’s business” in the year ahead?  
9. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

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On Sunday, January 4, 2025 at Wildwood Community Church I preached a sermon based on Luke 2:21-38.  This message was part 1 of our new series “Prepare the Way”.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find audio and video of the message to listen to/watch, download, or share.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray
2. Read Luke 2:21-38
3. In Jesus’ earthly lifetime, it was much easier (for His contemporaries) to imagine Him as the Jewish Messiah.  For us today, we most easily identify Him as the Savior of the world.  Why do you think it was easier for them to think in terms of “Messiah,” and easier for us to think in terms of “Savior of the world”?
4. How does the Old Testament point to Jesus?  How does Jesus help us understand the Old Testament?
5. Are you looking for a Bible reading plan for 2026?  Consider a one year chronological Bible reading plan on YouVersion or in print!
6. Simeon looked upon Jesus and said he saw the salvation of the Lord.  When you look at Jesus, who/what do you see?  Is Jesus’ YOUR Savior?
7. Anna told others of Jesus … the news was too good to keep to herself.  Who might you share the good news of Jesus with this year?  
8. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

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