Baptism Class | July 24th
Once we’ve accepted Jesus as our Savior, an important outward sign of the inward change is Baptism. At Shoreline we follow the Bible’s teaching and joyously Baptize believers several times a year. Come learn more about Baptism by immersion on July 24th at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1114. Sign up for the class by contacting Jillian.
Baptism | July 31st
Join us out at Lover’s Point beach on July 31st at 2 p.m. to watch those who have made the joyous decision of following Christ.
Baptism Class | July 24th
Once we’ve accepted Jesus as our Savior, an important outward sign of the inward change is Baptism. At Shoreline we follow the Bible’s teaching and joyously Baptize believers several times a year. Come learn more about Baptism by immersion on July 24th at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1114. Sign up for the class by contacting Jillian.
Baptism | July 31st
Join us out at Lover’s Point beach on July 31st at 2 p.m. to watch those who have made the joyous decision of following Christ.
Reading for the Week of February 27 – March 5
Day 1- Psalm 4-6
Day 2- Psalm 7-11
Day 3- Psalm 23-25
Day 4- Psalm 27-30
Day 5- Psalm 96, 98, 100
Day 6- Psalm 103, 121, 123, 127
Bonus- Psalm 148-150
Memorize/Reflect - “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice” (John 10:4)
Personal Reflection- How has God answered your prayers in the past? How can the reality that God hears and answers your prayers inspire you to pray more?
Discussion- Why does God enjoy communicating with His children in prayer? What can we do that will help us remember to talk with God in simple and natural ways as we go through a normal day?
Prayer Direction- As you address God in prayer, use various names. Don’t just say, “Dear God…” This is fine, but there is something rich about addressing God as: Great Creator, Sustainer of my life, Savior of my soul, Mighty Tower, Good Shepherd, Bread of Life…As you use various names for God, let the reality of who He is guide your prayers.
“Live It!” Challenge - God is our Shepherd and we are His sheep. We can recognize His voice. Take time this week and really listen for the voice of God. Set aside ten minutes and simply ask God to speak and lead you.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This month we will use the CATS prayer: Confession, Adoration, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Adoration is praising God for who He is…His attributes and characteristics. Take time each day of the week and reflect on 10-15 specific qualities of God’s character. As you do, adore Him for who He is and how you experience this reality in your life. You might even want to write these down as you go through the week.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: If you want to go deeper into the topic of prayer, consider reading Nick Harrison’s amazing devotional book, Magnificent Prayer. Also, there is The Prayer Bible written by Ben Patterson (who preached two weeks at Shoreline last Summer) with daily devotionals. You can review both of these and order them at your own Shoreline Bookstore this morning.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Week 1 -Simple Conversations)
Reading for the Week of February 27 – March 5
Day 1- Psalm 4-6
Day 2- Psalm 7-11
Day 3- Psalm 23-25
Day 4- Psalm 27-30
Day 5- Psalm 96, 98, 100
Day 6- Psalm 103, 121, 123, 127
Bonus- Psalm 148-150
Memorize/Reflect - “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice” (John 10:4)
Personal Reflection- How has God answered your prayers in the past? How can the reality that God hears and answers your prayers inspire you to pray more?
Discussion- Why does God enjoy communicating with His children in prayer? What can we do that will help us remember to talk with God in simple and natural ways as we go through a normal day?
Prayer Direction- As you address God in prayer, use various names. Don’t just say, “Dear God…” This is fine, but there is something rich about addressing God as: Great Creator, Sustainer of my life, Savior of my soul, Mighty Tower, Good Shepherd, Bread of Life…As you use various names for God, let the reality of who He is guide your prayers.
“Live It!” Challenge - God is our Shepherd and we are His sheep. We can recognize His voice. Take time this week and really listen for the voice of God. Set aside ten minutes and simply ask God to speak and lead you.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This month we will use the CATS prayer: Confession, Adoration, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Adoration is praising God for who He is…His attributes and characteristics. Take time each day of the week and reflect on 10-15 specific qualities of God’s character. As you do, adore Him for who He is and how you experience this reality in your life. You might even want to write these down as you go through the week.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: If you want to go deeper into the topic of prayer, consider reading Nick Harrison’s amazing devotional book, Magnificent Prayer. Also, there is The Prayer Bible written by Ben Patterson (who preached two weeks at Shoreline last Summer) with daily devotionals. You can review both of these and order them at your own Shoreline Bookstore this morning.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Week 1 -Simple Conversations)
Reading for the Week of February 20 – 26
Day 1- Matthew 6
Day 2- John 17
Day 3- James 5
Day 4- John 10
Day 5- 1 Samuel 1-2
Day 6- Nehemiah 1-2
Bonus- Psalm 1-3
Memorize/Reflect - “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10)
Personal Reflection- When you have a normal conversation with a dear friend, what sorts of things do you talk about? Make a point of sharing these things with God…He cares about the smallest details of your life.
Discussion- Who is a person in your life that has been a wonderful example of authentic prayer? What can you learn from their example?
Prayer Direction- Use the Lord’s Prayer (found in Matthew 6:9-13) as a simple tool to guide you. Identify the big themes and use these as a springboard to move you into prayer.
“Live It!” Challenge - As you pray “Give me today my daily bread,” make a point of watching yourself through the coming week. What to you use and consume that is a simple need and what is an extra? Try, for a week, to focus more on simple needs and not extravagant extras.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This month we will use the CATS prayer: Confession, Adoration, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Confession is admitting to God when we have sinned with our words, actions, and in our thoughts. And, it is committing to live in a different way as we move forward in His grace. Take time each day this week to confess sins and to receive reminders of God’s grace (Read: 1 John 1:9).
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: If you want to go deeper into the topic of prayer, consider reading Nick Harrison’s amazing devotional book, Magnificent Prayer. Also, there is The Prayer Bible written by Ben Patterson (who preached two weeks at Shoreline last Summer) with daily devotionals. You can review both of these and order them at your own Shoreline Bookstore this morning.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Week 3 – Forgiveness)
Reading for the Week of February 20 – 26
Day 1- Matthew 6
Day 2- John 17
Day 3- James 5
Day 4- John 10
Day 5- 1 Samuel 1-2
Day 6- Nehemiah 1-2
Bonus- Psalm 1-3
Memorize/Reflect - “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10)
Personal Reflection- When you have a normal conversation with a dear friend, what sorts of things do you talk about? Make a point of sharing these things with God…He cares about the smallest details of your life.
Discussion- Who is a person in your life that has been a wonderful example of authentic prayer? What can you learn from their example?
Prayer Direction- Use the Lord’s Prayer (found in Matthew 6:9-13) as a simple tool to guide you. Identify the big themes and use these as a springboard to move you into prayer.
“Live It!” Challenge - As you pray “Give me today my daily bread,” make a point of watching yourself through the coming week. What to you use and consume that is a simple need and what is an extra? Try, for a week, to focus more on simple needs and not extravagant extras.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This month we will use the CATS prayer: Confession, Adoration, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Confession is admitting to God when we have sinned with our words, actions, and in our thoughts. And, it is committing to live in a different way as we move forward in His grace. Take time each day this week to confess sins and to receive reminders of God’s grace (Read: 1 John 1:9).
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: If you want to go deeper into the topic of prayer, consider reading Nick Harrison’s amazing devotional book, Magnificent Prayer. Also, there is The Prayer Bible written by Ben Patterson (who preached two weeks at Shoreline last Summer) with daily devotionals. You can review both of these and order them at your own Shoreline Bookstore this morning.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Week 3 – Forgiveness)
THE FORGIVENESS EFFECT (Week 2)
“Forgiveness Extended”
Reading for the Week of February 13 – 19
Day 1- Matthew 9
Day 2- Psalm 51
Day 3- Ephesians 2
Day 4- John 18
Day 5- John 19
Day 6- John 20
Bonus- John 21
Memorize/Reflect - ” For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God…” (Ephesians 2:8)
Personal Reflection- Who has wronged me that I still have not forgiven? How is my refusal to forgive impacting me?
Discussion- When we refuse to forgive, how does this hurt us? Why is it so hard to forgive others? What helps you take steps toward forgiveness and follow the example of Jesus?
Prayer Direction- Pray for a profound awareness of how much God has already forgiven you. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you power to forgive others in the way that God has forgiven you in Christ.
“Live It!” Challenge - For one week, pray every day for a person that has wronged you and who you have not yet forgiven. Pray for God’s presence to be felt in their life. Pray for them to repent of sins that have hurt you and others. Ask God to bring them to a place of repentance and healing.
Monthly Prayer Focus: : This month we will be praying about forgiveness. Read Psalm 51 and use it as a guide to confess your sins and seek God’s presence and grace in your life.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: If you want to go deeper into the topic of grace and forgiveness, read Phillip Yancey’s book, What’s So Amazing About Grace? You can order it through the Shoreline Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Week 2 – Forgiveness)
THE FORGIVENESS EFFECT (Week 2)
“Forgiveness Extended”
Reading for the Week of February 13 – 19
Day 1- Matthew 9
Day 2- Psalm 51
Day 3- Ephesians 2
Day 4- John 18
Day 5- John 19
Day 6- John 20
Bonus- John 21
Memorize/Reflect - ” For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God…” (Ephesians 2:8)
Personal Reflection- Who has wronged me that I still have not forgiven? How is my refusal to forgive impacting me?
Discussion- When we refuse to forgive, how does this hurt us? Why is it so hard to forgive others? What helps you take steps toward forgiveness and follow the example of Jesus?
Prayer Direction- Pray for a profound awareness of how much God has already forgiven you. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you power to forgive others in the way that God has forgiven you in Christ.
“Live It!” Challenge - For one week, pray every day for a person that has wronged you and who you have not yet forgiven. Pray for God’s presence to be felt in their life. Pray for them to repent of sins that have hurt you and others. Ask God to bring them to a place of repentance and healing.
Monthly Prayer Focus: : This month we will be praying about forgiveness. Read Psalm 51 and use it as a guide to confess your sins and seek God’s presence and grace in your life.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: If you want to go deeper into the topic of grace and forgiveness, read Phillip Yancey’s book, What’s So Amazing About Grace? You can order it through the Shoreline Bookstore.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (Week 2 – Forgiveness)
