920 Man Challenge

Tyler McKenzie teaching on Nehemiah 8:1-9. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What idea from the message stuck out to you?On a scale of 1-10, at what level do you honor God's Word through your engagement and obedience?Do you have a life-altering sin struggle? And have you ever admitted it to a Christian brother?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 6:1-16. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what area of your life might someone say, “Don't you fear God?”What has stood out to you as a help or hindrance in getting a task done in your life?What is a “great task” you are facing in your life right now?

Scott Long teaching on Nehemiah 6:1-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How do you gain discernment from God about what to do or not do in life?Is there anything currently distracting you from following Jesus?How do you normally handle being insulted or slandered? How should you handle it?How are you deepening your relationship with Jesus? If you aren't, how can you?

Sam Reader teaching on Nehemiah 4:16-23. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you use your gifts to serve the church body?How well do you handle the Sword of the Spirit (the Bible)? In what ways might you grow in that area?Do you call for help when you're in distress? Do you respond when others are in need?What are you holding on to? What do you need to let go of?

Sam Reader teaching on Nehemiah 4:16-23. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what ways do you use your gifts to serve the church body?How well do you handle the Sword of the Spirit (the Bible)? In what ways might you grow in that area?Do you call for help when you're in distress? Do you respond when others are in need?What are you holding on to? What do you need to let go of?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 4:1-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What has been your typical response to resistance in your life?Can you recall a time when resistance or opposition had a positive impact on you?What new thought or insight struck you today about how you respond to resistance?

Aaron Nance teaching on Nehemiah 4:1-14. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What is your natural response to opposition? Has that response changed since you said yes to Christ? If so, in what ways? If not, why not?How do you approach difficult situations? Do you work first and then pray, or pray first and then work?What areas of your life are most vulnerable to the enemy's attacks?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Nehemiah 3:1-8. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How does “losing” usually affect you?What lesson have you learned in life through losing or failure?What is a “wall” that you are helping to rebuild or that you feel led to rebuild? Why do you think God is leading you in that way?

Matt Reagan teaching on Nehemiah 3:1-8. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How many different groups of people are mentioned in this passage? How many different trades or professions are represented? What does this reveal to you?Think about the most impressive thing you've ever helped to build/create. How long did it take? What obstacles did you face? How did you feel when it was completed?

Chris Morgan teaching on Nehemiah 1:1-11. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:In what places, spaces, or positions has God placed you to make a difference? What are some practical ways you can live this out?The wall symbolized protection and security, yet we saw today that it was torn down. What "walls" in your life or community have been broken down, causing you heartache or burden?Nehemiah's mourning led him to pray and fast. What are you currently praying for, where you need God to intervene?Why is prayer—especially prayer and fasting—so challenging for us? What strategies help you overcome doubt and distractions to stay diligent in this area?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Revelation 21:1-4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Of everything we discussed about what will or won't be in heaven, what stood out to you the most? Why?What has most impacted (positively or negatively) your thirst for God?How does your future eternal life shape the way you live today?

Lucas DeVries teaching on Revelation 21:1-4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:When you view the story of Scripture as an intricate puzzle, what part has been the hardest for you to understand or piece together? How does Revelation 21 help bring clarity?Do you find yourself living with a rental mindset or a restoration mindset? What influences that perspective?How would your daily life change if you truly believed that every act of faithfulness echoes into eternity?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Acts 1:7-9 & Acts 2:1-4.

Chris Morgan teaching on Acts 1:7-9 & Acts 2:1-4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Would you rather have Jesus in the flesh walking among us, or the Holy Spirit of God empowering His believers? Why?Why is power necessary for being a believer and follower of Christ?How do you tap into the power given by God, and what does that look like in daily life?What is your personal Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth?

Joe Donaldson teaching on John 1:14 & John 4:21-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:·      What is the box that others have put you in? How has that impacted your life?·      If you are honest with yourself, what has been your predominant box for God?·      What aspect of God do you sense Him inviting you to experience so you might have a “bigger” God?**You can find out more information or sign up for Kurt Sauder Freedom Appointment, here.

Sam Reader teaching on John 1:14 & John 4:21-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Verse 4 says that Jesus “had to go through Samaria”. Often there are trails that we can see in retrospect were for our ultimate good. Can you think of a time or season of life that you had to go through?Do you believe that Jesus can redeem your sexual brokenness? Have you experienced that freedom?What do you need to leave behind in pursuit of The Way of Jesus? How can the men at your table help?Think of someone who you long to see come to a saving faith in Jesus. Share their name and a little bit about them. Write those names down and commit to praying over them.The book referenced by Sam, Jesus Through The Eyes Of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin

Joe Donaldson teaching on 2 Chronicles 7:1-3. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:1. Which view is most influential within you, God's power and judgement or His love and grace? How has that affected you in your relationship with God?2. Do you find it easier to glorify God or enjoy Him forever? Do you care to change?

Chris Burke teaching on 2 Chronicles 7:1-3. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:How do you refer to God, how can you be distinct in that?Tell a story where the Lord showing up was obvious in your life?What do you want your legacy to be?The clip from this week's teaching is from the docuseries, A Legacy of Faith, from Southeast Christian Church. Check out the first episode here.

Joe Donaldson teaching on Numbers 9:15-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What did you think of first in today's passage? Provision Guidance PresenceWhen have you experienced God's leading in your life? Why did you think it was God's leading?What line from Psalm 23 most resonates with you?

Chris Morgan teaching on Numbers 9:15-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: The wilderness or the desert being a scary place, Why does uncertainty sometimes cause us to panic? What are some things we can do to trust the leading of the Lord? What are some tangible ways we can possibly trust in ourself more than the Lord? In what ways are you uncomfortable now, but our persistently saying “are we there yet”? We hate moving, and the hassle that comes along with it, In what ways is God asking me to Move? What are some reasons that we all may put that off?

Sam Reader teaching on Genesis 1:26-28. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:Are you living out of God's power and purpose or your own? How can you surrender some of your own plans for the sake of His? Be specific.Do you tend to focus more on relationships or results? Why do you think that is? How could you become more balanced?Consider your walk with the LORD. Where do you tend to be motivated by fear and a scarcity mentality? Where do you tend to be generous with an abundance mentality? How would you like to see the LORD grow you in those areas?

Sam Reader teaching on Genesis 1:26-28. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Are you living out of God's power and purpose or your own? How can you surrender some of your own plans for the sake of His? Be specific. Do you tend to focus more on relationships or results? Why do you think that is? How could you become more balanced? Consider your walk with the LORD. Where do you tend to be motivated by fear and a scarcity mentality? Where do you tend to be generous with an abundance mentality? How would you like to see the LORD grow you in those areas?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:5-6. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What are the “enemies” you most need Gods presence with ?What direction does your cup tend to point toward? The world? Yourself? Others? God?Which of the I phrases do you most desire to experience more?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:5-6. Below are discussion questions from his teaching:What are the “enemies” you most need Gods presence with ?What direction does your cup tend to point toward? The world? Yourself? Others? God?Which of the I phrases do you most desire to experience more?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:4.

Sam Reader teaching on Psalm 23:4. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Think of a time you walked through a particularly dark valley. What was your experience of the LORD in that season? Unpack the images of the rod & the staff. Which one do you prefer? Why do you think that is? One of them is probably harder for you to accept. Why do you think that is? Sheep know and love their Shepherd. Do you know your Shepherd? What steps can you take to know Him better and to walk with him more faithfully?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Psalm 23:1-3. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Who, or what, is God's biggest competition for being your shepherd? What would be the best thing about having no want? In these first three verses, what stood out to you as being something you really need to apply to your life?

Chris Morgan teaching on Psalm 23:1-3. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What has been the hardest thing being away from Man Challenge table since December? David says the Lord is my shepherd, that I pledge my total allegiance to you. What are some possible things that we can pledge the allegiance of our heart to? David says he makes me lie down in green pastures. Has there been a time where "the shepherd" set you down? Explain how you felt and what you learned from it. Why is it so hard for us to follow the Shepherds leading? And completely trust him? Matthew 11:28 says" come to me all who are weary and burden, and I'll give you rest. What is something or an area that you need rest in?

Below are discussion questions from Joe's teaching: Are you confident in your salvation? If yes, does it give you happiness? Why or why not? What have you used as your refuge in life? Have you ever experienced God as your refuge? What was that like? On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being very low regard and 10 being very high regard, how do you regard the weak?

Joe Donaldson teaching on 1 Kings 19:9-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Have you ever experienced God as a still small voice? Describe that experience? What word would you use to describe the journey you have been on? How would you answer God if He asked you, "What are you doing here?"

Sam Reader teaching on 1 Kings 19:9-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What is weighing you down right now? Have you taken that to the LORD? “What are you doing here?” When have you most experienced the presence of the LORD?

Joe Donaldson Thanksgiving weekend teaching. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving? What part of the Sukkot festival would be a good addition to your life? Jesus is the source of "living water" and He is "the light of the world." Which of those titles best fits your need today? * The video Joe references is found on YouTube, What is sukkot? by chabad.*

Joe Donaldson teaching on 1 Kings 19:1-8. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Which is more likely to challenge you, the fear of man or the frustration over unmet expectations? Why? What is the most impactful aspect of God's response to Elijah in your mind? Why? If you had a chance to sit down with Elijah at the end of this passage, what would you want to say to him?

Bob Russell teaching on 1 Kings 19:1-8. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: When were you the most frightened as an adult what fears are ongoing? Does the fear of death haunt you?  Why? How has the Lord sustained you through fear?

Joe Donaldson teaching on 1 Kings 18:41-46. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What aspects of God stood out to you in our summary? Why? Have you experienced unanswered or slowly answered prayer? How did it impact you? What character trait of Elijah stood out to you from today's passage, and how could you apply it in your life?

Scott Nickell teaching on 1 Kings 18:41-46. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What is your biggest temptation when things get difficult? Losing heart?  Losing nerve? Why?  When you face changing or challenging circumstances, what emotions do you struggle to control?  What role has isolation played in your life? And how has being alone proven to be a danger to you?  When in your life have you given up, quite or forgotten your goal, mission or objective?  Stay calm. Stay connected. Stay the course. How do you see these three exemplified in the life and ministry of Jesus? 

Bob Russell teaching on 1 Kings 18:19-40.

Sam Reader teaching on 1 Kings 18:19-40. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: A Man of God is willing to ask the hard questions. Is there a hard question you need to ask someone? Is there a hard question you have been avoiding yourself? When has God heard, responded, and shown up for you? Is there an idol you need to destroy?

Joe Donaldson teaching on 1 Kings 18:1-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Unfortunately, we are tempted to be like King Ahab. Which of his character flaws is most tempting to you?           Seeking power                   Valuing possessions over people                   Blaming others for your problems  What do you see as your greatest realm of influence to impact others? Who do you see in your life as someone you need to protect and provide for?

Chris Burke teaching on 1 Kings 18:1-18. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Have you ever had a significant period of waiting on God? What was it and what did you learn? What holds you back from taking spiritual risks? Do you struggle fighting back the pride to list your resume? If so, in what environments?

Joe Donaldson teaching on 1 Kings 17:17-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Recall difficult times in your life, were you either drawn to God or ran from Him? Have you ever had someone carry your burden for you? How did you experience that? Which of Elijah's actions seems most relevant to you personally today?

Sam Reader teaching on 1 Kings 17:17-24. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: How has suffering shaped how you view God? How has your knowledge of God shaped your view of suffering? Describe your prayer life. How might this week's passage impact your prayer life going forward? What impact has your own suffering had on your ability to connect with and serve others?

Sam Reader teaching on 1 Kings 17:8-16. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What season are you in right now? Is the LORD sending you somewhere? What's he teaching you? When has God interrupted your plans with something better? Does your example lead others towards or away from trusting the LORD?

Scott Long teaching on 1 Kings 17:8-16. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: In what areas are you being asked to trust the Lord? Are you being obedient? Can you share a time when God provided for you after trusting him?  What does this passage teach you about Jesus and your need for him?

Joe Donaldson teaching on 1 Kings 17:1-7. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: How would you best complete the sentence, you cannot fully understand me without knowing... Can you think of a time that God has provided for you in a surprising way? In this passage, Elijah lived out the hymn, "Trust and Obey." What area of your life is calling you to do the same?

Chris Morgan teaching on 1 Kings 17:1-7. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Do we personally have Elijah's in our life who can boldly call out idols in our lives? Or maybe God has called us to be an Elijah to others, why are we hesitant in stepping out? In what areas of our lives  is God trying to remove us or remove things ultimately to protect us? God provided supernaturally for Elijah from the brook and the ravens. How have you seen God provide for you? Maybe we have been enjoying the provisions of God, but have recently felt the brook dry up. How are you currently handling that and what encouragement do you draw from the story today?  

Joe Donaldson teaching on Romans 12:14-21. * Audio clip one* From CBS Evening News, On The Road with Steve Hartman. Aired April 15th 2016. Crooked cop paired with man he framed. *Audio clip two* From I am Second. From 2016. Crooked cop paired up with a man he framed, story of Jameel McGee and Andrew Collins.

Matt Robison teaching on Romans 12:14-21. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: Does how I perform impact how I see myself as a man? How do I respond when people who matter to me point out things I can improve on? Does my motives matter to as much to me as my performance?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Romans 12:11-13. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What is something you need God's help to remain diligent and passionate for?  Which of these phrases feels like an invitation from God to trust Him more?                  Be joyful in hope                  Patient in affliction           Faithful in prayer  How have you experienced generosity or hospitality from someone else? How did it impact you?

Mason Bramer teaching on Romans 12:11-13. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What tends to dampen your zeal or distract your focus on Jesus? Why do you think these things have such power in your heart?  What is one practical step you can take to cultivating zeal for Jesus and orienting your focus around Jesus this week?  Read Ephesians 2:4-7. What does this reveal about God, and how should we apply Paul's call to generosity in our own lives?

Joe Donaldson teaching on Romans 12:9-10. Below are discussion questions from his teaching: What is an aspect of love that God is leading you to? What is something you feel led to hate more? What will that look like? What is something or someone, you feel led to cling to more? Imagine meeting each person as if they were Jesus Christ.