Sunday: March 30, 2025
Series: Purpose of the Cross
Sermon: Dead to Sin
Speaker: John Inthof
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24-25, Romans 6:1-2, Luke14:27, Luke 9:23, Matthew 10:38

Worship

Listen to a Worship song (If you need suggestions, you can use one from the YouTube Small Group Playlist or our Monthly Worship Playlist) or express something that you are thankful to God for.

Welcome

Check In – How is everyone doing (good things, teaching applied, lessons learned, prayers answered)?

Word

• Have you ever worn cross jewelry?
• Read 1 Peter 2:24-25
• The scripture tells us that we are to die to sin.  Why do you think it is more difficult to talk about sin in our society? 
• What does it mean to say we are “dead to sin”?
• What do you think of Karl Olsson’s quote on sin, ““When we don’t see the gravity of our sin, we won’t be reliant upon God for the grace of sanctification and transformation and holiness won’t be our aim in life.”
• Read Romans 6:1-2. What do you we learn about sin and the forgiveness and grace of God in this verse?   
• Read Luke14:27, Luke 9:23, Matthew 10:38.  What does it mean to “Take up your cross”?
• What are some practical ways we can live out this reality of being “dead to sin”?

Witness

How do we share the love of Christ and the seriousness of sin with people? Continue to pray and opportunities to share with those on your Connect Card.

Prayer

 Pray for any other prayer requests you have.