HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Without Money or Price: Grace For a New Year

Pastor Jordan Moody   Isaiah 55:1-3
Introduction: 
I. The Invitation We All Need: Acknowledging Our Thirst (Isaiah 55:1)
 
II. The Futility of Empty Pursuits: Rejecting What Doesn't Satisfy (Isaiah 55:2)
 
III. Grace as Our Hope: Embracing God's Eternal Promises (Isaiah 55:3)
Conclusion:  
Small Group Discussion Questions
Share a fun or relatable moment from your holiday season this year—maybe a time when things didn't go perfectly (like family squabbles or holiday chaos), or when you received an unexpected gift that felt truly undeserved. How does that moment make you think about the idea of grace in the sermon?
The sermon highlights how rare truly free gifts are in our world—everything seems to come with a price, expectation, or condition. How does the reality of God's grace being offered "without money and without price" strike you personally, and what difference could embracing that unearned kindness make in how you relate to God and others?
In Isaiah 55:3, God calls us to "incline your ear" and promises an everlasting covenant of steadfast love through Christ. What does it look like practically for you to "listen attentively" to God in the coming year, and how might that listening lead to deeper life and satisfaction in Him?
Thinking about the new year, the sermon encourages us to bring everything—regrets, hopes, relationships—to the living water of Christ rather than trying to earn our way forward. If you could let go of one thing from the "nice list" mindset (perfectionism, striving, shame, etc.) in 2026, what would it be, and how could God's grace empower that freedom?

Christmas: What Child Is This?

Introduction: We Are Made For LoveLuke 2:8–14, Eph. 3:17–19, 1 John 4:10
The Wonder of Christ: Who, Why, and How
Who
Why
How
Conclusion: Haste and Hail
Small Group Discussion Questions
What’s the difference between the motivators of fear, hate, or love? Which is the greatest and why?
The question “Who then is this?” echoes throughout Jesus’ ministry. How has your understanding of who Jesus is grown or changed over time?
Jesus came in humility—born in poverty, laid in a manger, and ultimately nailed to a cross. How does the way Jesus came challenge our ideas of success, comfort, and worth?
Slow down, meditate, and discuss 1 John 4:10. Consider every word and phrase.
The shepherds responded with urgency—they went with haste. What tends to slow or distract your response to God when He calls you to act?

The Carols of Christmas 2025: Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Luke 2:8–14,2 Cor. 5:14–21, John 1:1,14, Phil. 2:4–8   
Introduction: 
I. The Message the Angels Sang (Verse 1) — Peace & Reconciliation
 
II. The Mystery the Angels Adored (Verse 2) — Incarnation & Humiliation
 
III. The Mission the Angels Announced (Verse 3) — Salvation & New Birth
 
Conclusion: 
Small Group Discussion Questions
What’s your favorite Christmas carol? 
What do you like most about the carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"? What’s your favorite line and why? 
The angels' "Peace on earth" means reconciliation with God and syncing up (reconciling) our watches with God’s time. How is this different from regular ideas of peace? 
The sermon compares our lives to billboards of God's peace. What does it look like practically to live as an ambassador of reconciliation?
Philippians 2 says Jesus emptied Himself of His rights to become a servant. What rights or privileges do we hold onto that get in the way of following His example?
The angels announced the news; now we're supposed to pass it on. What practical ways can you do that in your life and this Christmas season?

Beginnings: A Legacy Worth Leaving

Introduction: 
1. The Legacy of Cain: Building Without God (Genesis 4:17–24)
2. The Legacy of Seth: Hoping in God (Genesis 4:25–5:32)
 
3. The Legacy of Enoch: Pleasing God by Faith (Genesis 5:21–24 + Hebrews 11:5–6)
Conclusion: What Legacy Are You Leaving?
 
Small Group Discussion Questions
 
“The direction you walk today determines the legacy you leave tomorrow.” What small daily choices or habits are currently shaping the direction of your life the most?
Where in your own life (work, family, money, hobbies, media, etc.) are you most tempted to “build a city” and make a name for yourself apart from God?  
6. Genesis 4:26 says that in the days of Enosh (Seth’s line), “people began to call on the name of the LORD.” What would it look like for your family, your church, or this small group to be known as people who “call on the name of the Lord”?
a. Extra: If you could write one sentence about your family tree 100 years from now that begins “At that time, in the days of [your name], people began to…,” what would you want that sentence to say?
Because of Jesus, every believer gets “Enoch’s ending” – death is just a change of scenery, not the final period. How does (or how should) that truth change the way we face aging, grief, and even death? 
Hebrews 11:6 says we must believe two things by faith: (1) that God exists and (2) that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Which of these two is harder for you to believe on a daily basis right now, and why?       

Beginnings: East of Eden - Cain and Abel

Genesis 4:1-16, 25-26  
Introduction: East of Eden
 
Walkthrough: Why No Regard for Cain?
 
The Crouching Sin (Gen 4:7)
Conclusion:  The Better Word (Hebrews 12:24)
 
Small Group Discussion Questions
Have you ever envied someone who seemed more blessed or accepted by God (like Abel)? How did that envy affect your heart or your relationship with them?
Cain asked, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” What’s meant by this? In what ways do we still ask that question today, avoiding responsibility for the people around us and our own personal responsibility in our sin? How is this similar to the blame-shifting of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3?  
Steinbeck’s word was “Timshel”—“Thou mayest” (you might be able to overcome, Gen. 4:7) from his novel “East of Eden”, which teaches about the “possibility” of overcoming sin. The gospel’s word is stronger: because of Jesus, you will overcome, and you are more than conquerors. How does that difference give you hope when you feel stuck in old patterns?
The sermon contrasts the blood of Abel (crying “Vengeance!”) with the blood of Jesus (crying “Forgiven!”). Which voice feels louder in your life right now—accusation or grace? Why?
John Owen said, “Be killing sin, or it will be killing you.” What is one practical way you can “kill” a crouching sin this week instead of feeding it? What Spirit-empowered Spiritual disciplines are vital in this transformation? 

Beginnings: The Snake Crusher

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan MoodyGenesis 3:8-24  
THE FALL INTO SIN – SATAN’S 5-STEP STRATEGY
1. Doubt 
2. Desire
3. Deception 
4. Disobedience
5. Disgrace/Death 
 
The Curse of Sin 
 
CONCLUSION – THE SNAKE-CRUSHER
 
Small Group Discussion Questions
1. How do the doubts raised by the serpent in Genesis 3 manifest in our own lives today? Describe the scene in Genesis 3 and what stands out to you? What steps can you take to strengthen your trust in God and take him at his word?
2. How can recognizing the cycle of temptation and fall into sin (doubt, desire, deception, disobedience, disgrace) help us in our lives today?
 
3. What role does repentance play in breaking the cycle of sin as described in the sermon? How does blame-shifting keep it going? 
 
4. Why does God cover them with animal skins in Genesis 3:21? 
 
5. In Genesis 3:15's "First Gospel," how do the ideas of the seed of the Serpent and the Seed of the Woman and the coming  'Snake Crusher' shape your view of Jesus as Savior? Trace this through the Biblical narrative.

Beginnings: The Serpent's Curse and Cure

Genesis 3:1-7
1. The Origin of the Serpent — The Cause
2. The Origin of Satan — The Adversary
3. The Origin of Sin — The Curse
4. The Bronze Serpent — The Cure
Small Group Discussion Questions
The serpent was described as “crafty” and subtle (Genesis 3:1). Where do you think the enemy works most subtly in your own life or in our culture today?
The first temptation began with, “Did God really say?” What are some modern versions of that question we might hear in our minds or society? 
Ephesians 6:12 says our battle is not against flesh and blood. How can we “arm ourselves” and renew our minds to resist the devil’s lies this week?
Sin is often “the unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is my deepest happiness.” In what areas of life do you find it hardest to trust that God’s ways are truly for your good?
In Numbers 21, those who were bitten by serpents were healed simply by looking at the bronze serpent. What does it mean for us to “look to Christ and live”? How do we practically do that today?
Revelation 20:10 promises that Satan’s defeat is certain. How does knowing the end of the story—Christ’s ultimate victory—give you courage in daily spiritual battles?

Beginnings: Adam and Eve - Made for Each Other

Genesis 2:18-25 
1. The Problem – “It Is Not Good” (v. 18)
 
2. The Provision – God Makes a Helper (vv. 19–22)
 
3. The Pattern – Bone of My Bones (vv. 23–24)
 
4. The Purity – Naked and Unashamed (v. 25)
 
5. The Promise – From Shame to Redemption
 
Small Group Discussion Questions
 
Why do you think God said it was “not good for man to be alone”? What does this teach us about our need for relationships and community? How does singleness fit into all of this?
 
How does Genesis 2 show that men and women are both equal in value but different in role? What happens when we ignore or twist God’s design for gender and marriage? 
 
Adam and Eve were “naked and unashamed” before sin entered the world. How does sin bring shame into our lives, and how does Jesus bring us freedom from that shame?
 
1 Corinthians 6:11 says, “Such were some of you… but you were washed.” How does Jesus wash and restore us from our past? How does that truth help you face guilt or shame?
 
Romans 8:1 says, “There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.” What does it look like to live free from condemnation and guilt in daily life?

Beginnings: Adam And The Two Trees

Genesis 2:4-17
Introduction
 
Zooming In on the Story of Humanity (2:4)
 
Walking Through the Garden (Genesis 2:5–17)
 
Who: Adam 
 
Where: Garden 
 
What: Two Trees 
 
Why: Work and Keep
 
Conclusion
 
Small Group Discussion Questions
 
How does the shift from Genesis 1’s cosmic view of creation (parataxis) to Genesis 2’s intimate story of creation (hypotaxis) impact you, and what can we draw from this
How do you see the "ache for eternity" in today's culture or your own life? (“struggling to live forever”)
Why do you think God gave Adam a choice between the two trees?
What does it mean to trust God's definition of good and evil? And what tempts you to define good and evil on your own? 
How does Jesus as the "Second Adam" give you hope?  (1 Cor. 15:22-26, 45-49)

Beginnings: Sabbath- Rest, Stop, Worship, Delight

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan MoodyGenesis 2:1-3
Introduction
 
Human Finitude
 
God’s Pattern and Command for Sabbath
 
Sabbath: Stop and Rest
Sabbath: Worship and Delight
Conclusion: Embrace the Gift / Live Free or Die 
 
Small Group Discussion Questions
Genesis 2:1-3 shows God resting on the seventh day, not from exhaustion but to model a rhythm for us. Why do you think God made Sabbath rest holy? How does His example challenge or encourage you to prioritize rest?
Kelly Kapic said, “Creaturely finitude is less an idea we discover than a reality we run into.” How do you see yourself resisting or accepting your human limitations? What might it look like to embrace God’s design for rest in your daily life?
The sermon described Sabbath as rebellion against slavery to time, production, and “accumulation and accomplishment.” In our 24/7 culture of constant connection and competing priorities (like sports or work), how can you practically make Sunday a “sacred temple of time” that prioritizes God? (Deuteronomy 5:12-15) 
Adam Mabry warned that saying “Jesus is my Sabbath” can become an excuse for overwork or skipping worship, sliding into antinomianism (ignoring obedience). How do you balance the freedom we have in Christ (Colossians 2:16-17) with the discipline of regular rest and gathering with the church? What’s one step you could take to make Sunday more intentional?