Revolution Church Annapolis

3.29.26 - The Hospitality and Curiosity of Sacred Companions (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:34-40, Luke 10:38-42, & Mark 10:17-27 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:In Matthew 25:34-40, Jesus describes how caring for 'the least of these' is actually caring for Him. How does this passage challenge our understanding of what true hospitality looks like?Think about a time when you showed hospitality to someone who was difficult to welcome. How did that experience change your perspective on what it means to see Christ in others?How does the story of Mary and Martha demonstrate the difference between surface-level hospitality and deeper spiritual companionship?In your friendships, do you tend to be more like Martha (focused on doing things) or Mary (focused on being present)? What might need to change in your approach?Kenny talks about 'soul dialogue' versus 'worldly dialogue.' What's the key difference between building relationships for personal gain versus genuine spiritual growth?When was the last time you had a conversation that went beyond small talk to truly meaningful spiritual dialogue? What made that possible?How can we create an environment at Revolution where people feel safe enough to be their whole selves, including their imperfections and struggles?Which relationships in your life could benefit from deeper spiritual conversations, and what's one step you could take this week to nurture that?

3.22.26 - Our Need for "Sacred Companions" (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, Galatians 6:2, & Matthew 26:26-29 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Do church relationships/friendships seem strangely “brittle” at times? Why might this be? What needs to change in how we approach friendships in the church in order to make them more resilient?Kenny shared two stories about church relationships: one lacking commitment but trying to force formation, and another with strong commitment but missing spiritual formation. Have you experienced either frustration before? How do we find the right balance between these two elements?In your current church friendships, which aspect needs more attention: the commitment part or the spiritual formation part?The sermon compares the covenant of marriage to the covenant of the Church. What are some key similarities between these two covenants? How does this comparison illuminate your role in Christian community?Galatians 6:2 instructs us to “bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” How can we practically live this out in our church community beyond Sunday services? What is one specific way you could help bear someone's burden in our church community this week?The sermon suggests that authentic Christian community is urgent in our current world of war, oppression, poverty, and fear. How can deeper church relationships help us be “tangible blessings” to our neighbors?

3.15.26 - Company in the Valley (Paul McGrew)

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 23 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:Have you been reading through the Psalms with us so far? What have your experiences with these verses been like?Read Psalm 23 again: what stands out to you here? What claims is the psalmist making about God and/or God’s character? What questions does the psalmist seem to be wrestling with? Have you ever felt like you’re in “the valley of the shadow of death”? What happened in that experience? What helped you to move through it?Paul helpfully (and bluntly!) reminds us that believing God is really with us isn’t always easy to do. Do you sometimes struggle with this? What shape do those struggles take?Paul also points out that God puts His reputation on the line for us in these verses! How does this idea shape/reshape what you think about this Psalm?Once again, this sermon concludes with the invitation to look at Jesus when we are afraid and full of doubts. Is this something you have ever done before? Is it something that feels hard to do? What questions do you still have about God’s “nearness” in times of trouble? What hope might there be?

3.8.26 - The Purpose (and Possibility!) Behind the Rule (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:31-47 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:What rules or commandments have felt challenging to you, and how might understanding their deeper purpose change your perspective on following them?Where in your life might you be using 'extra guarantees' because your basic word hasn't been trustworthy?How does Jesus's teaching about loving enemies and going the second mile (Matthew 5:40-42, 44-47) reveal God's ultimate purpose for humanity?Think of someone who has opposed or hurt you. How might understanding their underlying fears or needs change your response to them?Kenny suggested that we already know what it means to be 'real human beings' because it's 'hard-wired into us.' What evidence do you see of this in your own life and in others?When have you felt most authentically 'human' in your interactions with others, and what made those moments different?The sermon concludes that being human is not about following a thousand different rules but about one clear invitation: 'Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.' Why isn't this standard meant to be frightening? How might it be encouraging or inviting instead?

3.1.26 - The Wild, Gracious Gift of Starting Over (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:17-28, John 3:1-3 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE!REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:How do you feel when you read what Jesus says it will take to “enter the Kingdom of Heaven”?Kenny talks about how trying to be better or fixing our flaws is like trying to perfectly sand a wall: why isn't “trying harder” enough to meet God's standard of righteousness? In what areas of your life have you been trying to “sand down the rough edges” rather than allowing God to help you start fresh? In Matthew 5, how does Jesus reframe the commandments “You shall not murder” and “You shall not commit adultery”? Why is this distinction between merely not harming and truly honoring others so important? What does it reveal about us and what we’re made for?How do you typically handle anger or conflicts with others? What would it look like to truly honor them as image-bearers of God?The sermon compares trying to become righteous through our own efforts to “carving a tree from a block of wood”: What makes being “born again” (John 3:1-3) such an important concept for understanding Christian growth?What areas of your life might need to be approached with a “growing from a seed” mindset rather than a “chiseling into shape” mindset?Do you believe Jesus’s righteousness really can become your righteousness? What might change in your life if you could?