Grace Chapel Wilsonville

Living

Discussion Questions:-In what ways might you be trying to follow Jesus through your own strength rather than relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, and how can you recognize the difference?-What areas of your life feel like a 'wilderness' right now, and could the Holy Spirit actually be leading you through this barren season for a purpose?-In what ways have you tried to measure spiritual maturity through behavior modification rather than the fruit of the Spirit, and how might this approach be limiting God's work in your life?-What 'noise' or distractions in your life are preventing you from hearing God's voice clearly, and what would it look like to create more space for the Holy Spirit to speak?

Dying To Self

Discussion Questions:-In what areas of your life have you tried to negotiate with Jesus rather than fully surrendering, and what might it look like to stop negotiating and start dying to those things?-How might viewing difficult people in your life as accomplices to the cross rather than enemies change the way you respond to conflict and friction in relationships?

Devoted To A Person

Discussion Questions:-When you think about the early disciples who wanted to be covered in the 'dust of their rabbi,' how closely are you following Jesus in your daily rhythms and decisions?-What would 'messy obedience' look like for you this week as you step out in faith to practice one of the formational rhythms Jesus modeled?-How does the concept of 'come follow me' versus 'come balance me' challenge your current approach to discipleship and devotion to Christ?-Why do you think Western Christianity has emphasized information over formation, and how can you personally shift toward practicing what you learn rather than just hearing it?

The House Of Discipleship Resolution

Discussion Questions:-In what ways have you found yourself living a 'double-minded' life, divided between devotion to Jesus and devotion to other things competing for your allegiance?-What is the difference between being a 'believer' who takes notes and a 'disciple' who takes steps, and which one best describes your current relationship with Jesus?-How does the concept of 'holy narrowing'—focusing more intentionally on fewer things centered on Jesus—challenge the cultural value of balance and multitasking?-Which of the four chairs (curious/conflicted, convinced/cautious, committed/conformed, or courageous/contagious) best represents where you are in your discipleship journey, and what would help you move forward?

Christmas Eve

This Christmas message invites us to reconsider what peace truly means in our lives. Drawing from Isaiah 9:6, we explore the profound title given to Jesus: Prince of Peace, or in Hebrew, 'Sar Shalom.' This isn't the fairy-tale prince we might imagine, but a warrior-commander who brings a peace that runs deeper than circumstances. The contrast between shallow peace and shalom peace is striking—shallow peace depends on everything going right externally, while shalom peace is an inner restoration that holds firm even in chaos. We see this contrast beautifully illustrated in Matthew 2, where the wise men traveled for up to two years pursuing peace and found it in worshiping Jesus, while King Herod, representing self-reliance, was disturbed by the very same news. The paradox of Christmas is that Silent Night required a Violent Night—Jesus paid the ultimate price on the cross so we could experience true reconciliation with God. The world's peace plan is escapism, but Christ's peace plan is arrival—He steps into our darkness rather than helping us run from it. This Christmas, we're challenged to stop pursuing peace through endless scrolling, distractions, or self-help, and instead receive the Light that came into the world. When we believe and receive what Christ has done, His peace becomes an internal reality that's greater than any external chaos we face.