Journey Church Bozeman Sermons

The speaker reflects on how money can deceive us, becoming a rival 'god' in our lives. Highlights include the teachings of Jesus on the contrast between earthly and heavenly treasures. Stories of transformative generosity showcase the joy that comes from giving, even amid financial struggles. The discussion emphasizes financial stewardship and the emotional depth of selfless giving, urging listeners to evaluate their relationship with wealth. Ultimately, it focuses on how living simply can enhance our ability to be generous.

The podcast examines the pervasive culture of contempt in today's society and its effects on relationships. It offers insights on how to transform contempt into compassion through prayer and personal reflection. Listeners are encouraged to actively love their enemies and understand their narratives. The discussion includes the fundamental attribution error, highlighting how we misjudge others' behaviors. Finally, it explores Jesus' radical love for His adversaries, urging everyone to embody this selfless love in their daily lives.

In this discussion, Jim Keena, a guest speaker at Journey Church Bozeman, shares impactful insights on overcoming anger through biblical teachings. He reflects on personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of reconciliation, inspired by Matthew 5. Jim contrasts societal norms with Jesus' call for compassion and grace, exploring how to transform negative emotions into positive actions. He also offers practical strategies, like managing media intake and starting the day with scripture, to foster a positive mindset in today's challenging world.

The discussion revolves around the idea that Jesus opposed mere religious practices, urging a focus on heart motivations instead. Reflecting on the significance of inner transformation, the conversation emphasizes how genuine faith leads to authentic behavior. Using Psalm 139, the hosts encourage listeners to explore their inner selves, seeking spiritual renewal and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. They underscore the dangers of wrong motivations and the importance of doing the right things for the right reasons.

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | September 22, 2024 Reflection Questions: 1. What evidence do you see in our culture that followers of Jesus are have not been the salt and light he tells us we are? 2. How do you need to grow in becoming salt and light in the areas of the culture where Jesus has you right now? 3. On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you in talking with nonbelievers about faith? Explain. What hinders you from having spiritual conversations with people? Where do you need help? 4. Why is learning to listen to people so important in helping them come to know and follow Jesus? What is the cost of not listening and understanding them? How does being listened to and understood make a person feel known and loved? 5. What are some questions we can ask that help us understand where a person is at on their spiritual journey? 6. What are some of examples in the life of Jesus where we see him being CONTRASTED (different) and CONNECTED to people? Why do WE need both of these qualities to be salt and light to the world? Describe what a person would be like with one or the other but not both. Which one do you need to grow in the most? Explain. 7. Who are some people (or one person) in your life right or on your heart to whom you could be salt and light right now? What step could you take to initiate with them? INVEST and INVITE (bring them to Journey with you)? Listening Questions…What was your religious background growing up?Was that a positive or negative or somewhere in between?What have you tried in your spiritual journey since?Where are you now on your spiritual journey?Do you feel like you are moving toward God, away from God, or staying about the same?If God could be known would you want to know Him? What’s your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman 

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | September 15, 2024 Reflection Questions: 1. Read Matthew 5:1-11… How do you define the “#blessed” life? How does our culture define the “#blessed” life? How do these contrast the blessed life that Jesus describes? How have you seen the culture around you shape your thoughts of what a blessed life looks like. 2. Which of the beatitudes are the most challenging for you to believe? Which beatitudes make you question your own following of Jesus? How do you need to grow and/or change? 3. Why is realizing our spiritual poverty (neediness) a prerequisite to experiencing the blessed life? What challenges exist if we don’t? 4. What do the groups that Jesus identifies as blessed seem to have in common? 5. Which of the groups that Jesus identifies as blessed do you feel closest to? Why? 6. Which of the groups that Jesus identifies as blessed do you feel least like? Why? 7. What do the groups have in common? What are some themes or threads you see in these groups? What are examples of each beatitude in the life of Jesus? 8. How can you take these words of Jesus and put them into practice this week? (Matthew 7:23-24) What’s your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman 

a different way: to make a difference the Church needs to be different | September 8, 2024Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor Reflection Questions: 1. Read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) What are some things that Jesus says that are counter to how our culture thinks?2. What are some things that are challenging for you to hear? How do His words challenge your thinking or behavior?3 .What are some things that are difficult to understand? What questions does this sermon this raise for you?4. How do you think the church would be different if we all took the Sermon On The Mount seriously and sought to obey His words?5. In ways do you think the church in general has not lived out the Kingdom values of the Sermon On The Mount?6. Read Matthew 7:24-27 What is one area that the Holy Spirit is prompting you to listen to these words and put them into practice? How will practically take a step of obedience?7. Jesus what are you saying to me? Jesus what do you want me to do? Next Steps: Complete the Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any question: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman 

Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor | September 1, 2024 Reflection Questions: 1. Read Galatians 5:22-23 & Colossians 3:12-15. 2. Which one or two of the fruits of the Spirit listed in these two passages would you say you do the best job living out in your day to day life? 3. Which one or two of the fruits of the Spirit listed in these two passages would you say is an area you want to continue to grow in? 4. Read Galatians 5:13-14. What principles does Paul emphasize before he shares the fruits of the Spirit that help us cultivate a lifestyle promoting the fruits of the Spirit? 5. The sermon outlined a link between a simple life, margin and investment in relationships. Which of those things are aligned with our culture and which are not? Which are represented by your current lifestyle and which are not? What’s your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman 

Vern Streeter | Guest Speaker | August 25, 2024 9am Reflection Questions: 1. Got a good bear story? 2. What does it mean to you to wrestle with God? 3. Vern said lately he feels that “…forgiveness is the greatest thing about God.” What, these days, is the greatest thing about God for you? (Why is forgiveness such a huge deal?) 4. What are your thoughts about “killing your self-sufficiency?” (Self-sufficient: Needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs.) 5. How might self-sufficiency hinder your relationship with God and with others? What’s your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/giveGather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozemanGather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman

Vern Streeter | Guest Speaker | August 18, 2024 11am Reflection Questions: 1. When did you first learn about “Jonah and the Whale” and how has your understanding of the story changed over the years? 2. Reflect about your struggles with the lack of justice in the world. 3. How is Jonah Christ-like and how is he unlike Christ? 4. Talk about your positive and negative feelings regarding grace – that God is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding love and faithfulness…forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin.” (Ex. 34:5-7) What’s your next step? Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcardConnect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/childrenConnect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/studentsGive: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/giveGather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozemanGather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman