Posts with the tag “argyle”

August 27Habakkuk 3Habakkuk exults in the God of his salvation.INSIGHTHabakkuk wrestles with God concerning the sinfulness of his fellow Jews: "Why does God not do something? Why does God not judge Hi...  Read More

August 26Nahum 1Nahum warns Nineveh to turn from idolatry and to be true to her vows.INSIGHTNahum is sent from God to urge repentance again. This message must seem absurd. In the ensuing years, Nineve...  Read More

PG, Week 3: Divine Parenting--Nurturing Faith & CharacterDay 1: Understanding the Call of ParentingOpening Prayer:"Dear Lord, open our hearts to understand the sacred call You have given us in parenti...  Read More

PG: Parenting-Nurturing Faith and CharacterSmall Group Discussion Guidebased on sermon by Tim Bach 8/17/25Opening PrayerPrayer: "Heavenly Father, we gather here today to seek Your wisdom and guidance ...  Read More

PG: Week 2 - Marriage God's Perfect DesignSmall Group Discussion Guide based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25Opening PrayerHeavenly Father, we gather here to seek Your wisdom and guidance as...  Read More

Marriage: Perfect DesignDaily Devotion based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25Each day there is a daily topic. Journal or, if you're married, discuss these topics with your spouse.Day 1: The ...  Read More

PG Week One: Daily DevoDay 1: Prioritizing Connection Over Control- Opening Prayer: "Gracious Father, help us to understand the importance of fostering strong relationships with our children. Guide us...  Read More

**Small Group Discussion Guide: Parental Guidance Week 1****Opening Prayer**  "Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together today to explore Your teachings on parenting. Open our hearts...  Read More

Prayer + Actions + WordsA Small Group Discussion Guidebased on a sermon preached by Pastor Ballog, 7/27/25Opening Prayer:"Dear Heavenly Father, we gather to explore Your Word and how it speaks to our ...  Read More

Aligning our prayer, actions, and words, a daily devotionalbased on a sermon preached by Pastor Ballog 7/27/25Day 1: Devotion in PrayerOpening Prayer:Heavenly Father, help us to prioritize time with Y...  Read More

Colossians Week 3 Heavenly Relationshipsbased on a sermon by Tim Bach, 7/20/25Small Group Discussion GuideOpening PrayerBegin with a prayer asking God to open hearts and minds to His word, deepen unde...  Read More

Overcoming Indifference: The Power of Christ's Gospel based on sermon preached 7/13/25 Day 1: The Reality of IndifferenceOpening Prayer:"Father, open my heart to the truths You want to reveal today. H...  Read More

Overcoming Indifference: The Power of Christ's GospelSmall Group Discussion GuideJuly 13, 2025Opening Prayer:"Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for gathering us here today. We humbly ask for Your pre...  Read More

5-Day Daily Devotional: "What's it Gonna Be?" Colossians 1Day 1: Faithful FollowershipOpening Prayer:"Lord, as we begin this devotional, open our hearts to understand what it truly means to be faithfu...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guide: Colossians 1 - "What's it Gonna Be?"Opening Prayer:"Gracious Father, we gather here today to seek your wisdom and guidance. Open our hearts and minds to the truth of your...  Read More

In Pursuit:Continuing To Serve--Preventing Spiritual Drift Across GenerationsDaily Devotional adapted from a sermon by Tim Bach, preached on6/29/25Day 1: The Power of Choices- Opening Prayer:  Pray fo...  Read More

Continuing to Serve: Preventing Spiritual Drift Across GenerationsSmall Group Discussion Guide based on Sermon by Tim Bach, 6/29/25Opening Prayer:Start with a moment of silence, then offer a prayer as...  Read More

Seeking God's Wisdom--Dangers of Going It AloneSermon from Sunday, June 22, 2025Daily DevoDay 1: Seeking God’s Guidance**Opening Prayer:**Heavenly Father, we come before You, seeking Your wisdom and g...  Read More

In Pursuit: Don't Go It AloneSmall Group Discussion Guide from June 29, 2025To transform this sermon into a small group discussion guide, we can create a structure that allows participants to explore ...  Read More

Father's Day Message 2025Small Group Discussion GuideOpening Prayer:Heavenly Father, we gather here today to explore the profound role of fathers and how we can embody Your love and wisdom in our live...  Read More

Sermon Recap: This week we explored a difficult but necessary topic: the wrath of God as seen in the destruction of Jericho in Joshua 6. Far from being a story of arbitrary violence or divine overreac...  Read More

In Pursuit:  God's Wrath on JerichoSmall Group Discussion GuideSermon Recap: This week we explored a difficult but necessary topic: the wrath of God as seen in the destruction of Jericho in Joshua 6. ...  Read More

Daily Devo: Walking To Victorybased on sermon by Tim Bach, June 8, 2025Day 1: Foundations of Faith- Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, guide us today as we seek to strengthen our foundation of faith. He...  Read More

 June 8, 2025Small Group Discussion GuideOpening PrayerStart with a heartfelt prayer asking for God's presence, guidance, and wisdom during the discussion."Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You tod...  Read More

Opening Prayer: "Gracious God, teach me to turn remembrance into obedient action. Draw me closer to You through Your Word and my experience of Your love. Amen." Scripture Reading: James 1:22-25 ...  Read More

- Topic: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy - Question: Discuss what it means to leave a spiritual legacy for future generations. How are you currently doing this? - Question: How do tangible reminders of...  Read More

Rahab's faith not only changed her life but also had a profound impact on her family. Her story illustrates how our faith can bring blessing and transformation to those we love....  Read More

The scarlet chord - a symbol of protection, a parallel to the blood of passover, the sign of our redemption...  Read More

A Mother's Love: Reflecting God's Own HeartSmall Group Discussion GuideOpening Prayer:"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts for the gift of mothers and the love they embody. A...  Read More

Everything about Jesus was different than what was expected of the coming Messiah. Passion Week was no exception....  Read More

Everything about Jesus was different than what was expected of the coming Messiah. The Seder Meal, we now know as the Last Supper, was no exception....  Read More

God's promises are unwavering even when it seems as though all hope is lost....  Read More

Week 11 Conversations with Jesus: Walking with Jesus on the Road to EmmausObjective:To explore how the story of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35 can deepen our understanding of walking with Jesus, ...  Read More