04/07/2024 - After the credits

Sermon Recap 🎬

Pastor Wurz's sermon explores the concept of "After the Credits", comparing it to post-Easter spiritual regression. He warns against returning to old habits post-Easter, emphasizing the need to prioritize one's relationship with Jesus over worldly distractions. Using the Martha and Mary story, he advocates for choosing to spend time with Jesus over busyness. Pastor Wurz encourages listeners to follow the early believers' practices of devotion to scripture, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer, emphasizing the rest and joy found in God.

Ice Breaker 🧊

If you were an ingredient in a salad, which one would you be and why?

Discussion Questions 💬

 Why is it important to prioritize our relationship with Jesus after experiencing Easter?  

Pastor Wurz described how many people have a powerful spiritual experience during Easter, but then return to their old habits and ways of life.
What are some ways you can prioritize your relationship with Jesus in your daily life?

 How does Ephesians 5:14 apply to overcoming the distractions from our relationship with Jesus in our lives?  

Pastor Wurz quoted Ephesians 5:14, urging people to wake up and let the light of Christ guide them.
What are some practical steps you can take to 'wake up' and allow Christ's light to guide you amidst your daily distractions?

 What can we learn from the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 about our priorities?  

Pastor Wurz talked about how Jesus praised Mary for choosing to spend time with Him over busyness, while Martha was distracted by worldly concerns.
What are some activities or responsibilities in your life that may be preventing you from spending quality time with Jesus, and how can you change that?

 What are the four foundational practices from Acts 2 that believers should focus on?  

Pastor Wurz referenced Acts 2, emphasizing the importance of spending time in the Word, engaging in fellowship, breaking bread together, and praying.

How well are you currently doing in each of these areas, and what changes can you make to devote more time to them?

 How can being a contagious Christian impact the people around you?   

Pastor Wurz encouraged listeners to be contagious Christians, spreading the love and peace of Christ to others.
What are some specific ways you can spread the love and peace of Christ to those in your life, and what might be the impact on them?

Prayer 🙏

• Start by asking for any personal prayer requests.
• Pray for guidance to step off the 'hamster wheel' of life and into the rest and renewal Christ offers.
• Ask for insight and strength to apply the truths from the sermon in our daily lives.
• Seek the courage to embrace our post-Easter journey with deepened faith and commitment.