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By Fr. Christopher P. Leighton, May 23, 2010 10:30 am

Fr. Christopher preaches on John 20.

Jesus Appears to His Disciples

Introduction:

As a child, where was your favorite hiding place?

In what situations have you known a lack of peace?

When was the first time you can remember forgiving someone?  What was it about?

Observation:

When does this event occur?

Why are the doors locked?

What does Jesus show the disciples in v. 20?

Interpretation:

What’s the significance of it being the first day of the week?

Why do you think it’s important that Jesus shows the disciples His hands and His side?

Is there a connection between receiving the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins?

Why do you think we have this passage about the reception of the Holy Spirit, as well as Acts 2/Pentecost?  How are the situations similar?  How are they different?

Application:

Is there anyone you need to forgive?  Is there anyone you need to be forgiven by?

Where are you seeing His peace have an impact on your life?

How have you known the infilling of the Holy Spirit?

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By Fr. Daniel Morgan, May 16, 2010 10:30 am

Fr. Daniel Morgan preaches on John 17:20-26

Jesus Prays for All Believers

 Introduction:

 Who was your favorite teacher?  Why?

 Have you ever taught someone something and he or she “got it”?  What was that like for you?

 What images come to mind when you think of the term “unity”?

 Observation:

             For whom is this prayer?

             How have these believers believed?

             What has Jesus given them in v. 22?  Why?

             How long has the Father loved the Son?          

 Interpretation:

 How is each generation of believers responsible for sharing the Message?

 What kind of unity exists between the Father and the Son?  How is it possible for believers to have that same kind of unity?

 How should this unity affect others?

 What does v. 24 reveal about Jesus’ heart for you?  For the world?

 Application:

 How have you believed through the apostles’ Message?  Who shared the Good News with you?  Who shared it with them?

 How do you treat believers from different denominations?  How can you tangibly demonstrate more unity with them? 

 How can you participate as Jesus continues to make the Father known?

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By Fr. Christopher P. Leighton, May 9, 2010 10:30 am

Jesus Prays for His Followers

Introduction:

Besides AAA, who would you call if you had a flat tire in the middle of the night?  A deep personal problem?

What are you more inclined to deal with–the urgent or the important?

From either movies or literature, who’s your favorite “secret agent”?  Why?

Observation:

Who hates Jesus’ followers?  Why?

In v. 15, what does Jesus not pray?  What does He pray?

Define “sanctified”.  How are Jesus’ followers sanctified?

For whom does Jesus sanctify Himself?  Why?

Interpretation:

What does the “full measure of my joy” mean?

How does God’s Word act in the process of sanctifying His followers for His mission?

Why is it important that Jesus “sanctifies Himself”?  Isn’t He “sanctified” already?

Application:

How are your prayers like Jesus’ prayer?  How are they not like them?

How do you see Jesus dealing with the urgent vs. the important here?

What are the ways you are “not of the world”?

How is Jesus sanctifying you?

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By Fr. Christopher P. Leighton, May 2, 2010 10:50 pm

Discerning words from God

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By Fr. Christopher P. Leighton, May 2, 2010 10:30 am

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By Fr. Daniel Morgan, April 25, 2010 10:30 am

Fr. Dan preaches on John 21 (There was a problem with the recording. The audio is quieter than normal).

• Repentance
• Obedience
• Action

Where is your relationship with the Lord? Is it first?

Do you see every moment as a teachable moment?

Turn away from the things that are distracting you from God.

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By Fr. Daniel Morgan, April 25, 2010 8:45 am

Fr. Dan preaches on John 21 (There was a problem with the recording. The audio is quieter than normal).

• Repentance
• Obedience
• Action

Where is your relationship with the Lord? Is it first?

Do you see every moment as a teachable moment?

Turn away from the things that are distracting you from God.

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By Fr. Daniel Morgan, April 11, 2010 10:30 am

Fr Dan preaches on Job 42:1-6.

Putting the cart before the horse.

The scriptures today are about doubt.

Job Ch 42 verse 1- 6, Revelation Ch 1 verse 1 -19, John Ch 20 verse 19 -31

Are you so fixated on what you think is right you are not able to hear from God?

Have you submitted to Him in such a way the you are willing to seek the truth over all things?

Do you think God is big enough to answer your deepest questions?

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By Fr. Christopher P. Leighton, April 4, 2010 10:30 am

Easter Sunday

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By Jan Nel, April 1, 2010 11:33 pm

Yan Nel preaches at the Maundy Thursday service.

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