chris williams

WEEK 2 OF 4  // Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. Is there anyone in your life right now that you believe it would be a good idea to invite to Fearless Man Camp? If so, how do you plan to ask them to sign up?
2. Read aloud Romans 12:18. What are some critical ways you could apply this command to your life over the next 30 days?
3. Read aloud Matthew 10:16-20. What part of this passage stands out to you the most? Why?
4. Pastor Chris said that one way we can allow the Holy Spirit to speak through us is to remember we are the "S.A.L.T." of the earth. What does each letter of this acronym stand for?
5. Which part of the  "S.A.L.T." acronym is most challenging for you? Why do you think that part is such a challenge for you?
6. What is one thing you think God wants you to do after hearing this message?

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 4 OF 4  // Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. If you are married or currently dating someone, please share with our group how the two of you met. What were your first impressions of one another?
2. Read 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Romans 12:2 aloud. What do you think is the main idea for each of these verses? How might you combine these two ideas into one simple statement?
3. Pastor Chris shared three qualities we should look for in someone we date. What were the three qualities? What would you add or take away from this list? Why?
4. Read aloud Ephesians 1:16-20. What parts of this prayer might be good for a future spouse for yourself, your children, or others?
5. In your opinion, why does God instruct us to wait until marriage to have sex with the person we love?
6. How can we best pray for you this week?  ,

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 3 OF 4  // Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What experience do you have with being a single adult actively involved in a church? In your opinion, how are single adults often thought about church?
2. Have you ever considered being single as a gift from God? In your opinion, why is the gift of singleness often not considered a gift but rather an unwanted burden?
3. Read aloud 1 Corinthians 7:32-24. Why does Paul view being single as a gift from God?
4. Read aloud Philippians 4:11-13. Try to summarize what Paul is saying in these verses. How would you apply these verses in your own life?
5. Pastor Chris said, "Jesus must become our first and greatest pursuit." What would it look like for Jesus to be your first and greatest pursuit this week?
6. How can we, as a group, best show love, care, and support for single adults at Fearless Chruch?   

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 3 OF 3  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. In your opinion or experience, why are people often reluctant to join a local church?
2. Read Philippians 2:2 aloud in at least three different translations. As a group, work together to rewrite this verse in your own words.
3. Read Ephesians 4:16 aloud. Based on this passage, why do you think it's so important that a person commit to serve in a local church?
4. Read aloud 2 Corinthians 9:7. Why do you think it's often uncomfortable to talk about giving to the local church?
5. Pastor Chris said we commit to telling others about Jesus through investment, invitations, and conversations. Which of these three is your next faith step?
6. What are your thoughts and feelings about signing up to officially become an ALL-IN Member at Fearless Church in 2024?
7. Please remind everyone in your group that they can sign up to become an ALL-IN Member at befearless.org.    

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 1 OF 3  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. Please share with our group when you signed up for something but didn't follow through. Why do you think you didn't follow through?
2. Describe to us your personal experience with church membership. For you, is church membership important? Why or why not?
3. Read aloud Philippians 3:10-14. What part of this passage stands out to you most? Why?
4. Pasto Chris suggested three ways you might "Take New Ground to Follow God's Son" in 2024. What were the three ways? Which way did you most connect with?
5. Read aloud 1 Corinthians 12:12-21. How does this passage challenge your personal view of church membership?
6. What is one thing we can pray for you this week?  

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 1 OF 1  //  Chris Williams

Sermon Locations and Times:

1. As you think about 2024, what are you most looking forward to this year? Why?
2. Do you like to use the New Year to set goals and make new commitments? Why or why not?
3. As a group, read aloud Habakkuk 2:1-3. Have you ever experienced God giving you a vision of what He wants to do in your life? If so, please share this vision with your group. 
4. Part of the ADD ONE initiative that Pastor Chirs shared was to " ADD ONE Disciple." How and with whom will you invest time to help guide them towards a real relationship with Jesus in 2024?
5. How can your group best help you ADD ONE Disciple in 2024?

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 4 OF 4  //  Chris Williams

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 4 OF 4  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What is one personal highlight from last week? What is one personal challenge you faced last week?
2. Read aloud Acts 20:22-23. How do you feel about what Paul says the Holy Spirit has told him?
3. Read aloud Acts 24:24-25. When are you most likely to choose convenience over obedience?
4. Read aloud Acts 28:16 and Philippians 1:12-14. What was Paul's view about his time in prison concerning the mighty movement of God?
5. Pastor Chris said, "The mighty movement of God will not be convenient, nor will it be contained." Which of these two ideas stands out to you the most? Why?
6. What is one thing our group can be praying for you this week?  

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 2 OF 4  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What subject would your family and friends say you talk about the most? Why do you think that subject gets you talking so much?
2. As a group, read aloud Acts 16:13-15. What part of this story stands out to you the most? Why?
3. Now, read aloud Acts 16:16-25. What can we learn from Paul and Silas' response to their imprisonment?
4. Read aloud Acts 16:26-31 What do you think it means to "Believe in the Lord Jesus?" Why do you think Paul and Silas gave that answer?
5. Pastor Chris said, "This mighty movement is built on a simple message." In your opinion, how have we complicated the message of Jesus?
6. Pastor Chris said we must "believe the message and spread the message." Please share with us the story of when you first believed the simple message of Jesus.

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 2 OF 2  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think people are often inspired when they hear the life-changing stories of others? Why are you inspired by those stories?
2. In your opinion, what makes a good life transformation story?
3. Read aloud Acts 9:1-9. What parts of this story stands out to you the most? Why?
4. Read aloud Acts 9:17-21. What part of Saul's story inspires you the most? Why?
5. Pastor Chris said, "Fearless Followers of Jesus don't hide!" What does that statement mean for you? When are you most tempted to 'hide' parts of your life story?
6. Who has God put in your life that you believe needs to hear your story? How could you possibly share your story with them before the end of the year?

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 1 OF 2  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. Have you ever been mocked or made fun of for following Jesus? If so, would you please describe that experience to our group?
2. Divide into smaller groups of 2-3 people and do a Google search of "persecution of Christians." What stands out to you the most as you navigate various websites, articles, and statistics? Why?
3. With the entire group, read aloud Acts 6:8-12 and Matthew 10:18-20. How do these scriptures inform your thinking about potential persecution in the lives of those who follow Jesus?
4. Read Acts 7:55 - 8:4 aloud. What thoughts and feelings are stirred within you as we ready this story?
5. Read aloud 2 Timothy 1:7. How do Paul's words encourage you as you consider how to prepare for persecution?
6. Pastor Chris said we need to practice self-discipline with God's Word, God's Spirit, and God's people to be prepared for persecution. Which of these do you need to focus on to get stronger and ready for persecution?  

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 4  OF 6  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What is one life skill you wish you had but don't? Why do you wish you had that skill?
2. As a group, read aloud Acts 2:22-24. What part of this passage stands out to you the most? Why?
3. Now, read aloud Acts 2:36. What does it mean that "God made Jesus to be both Lord and Messiah"? Is it more natural for you to connect to Jesus as Lord or Messiah (Savior)? Why?
4. Read aloud Acts 2:37-41. What part of this passage is most encouraging for you? Why?
5. Pastor Chris said, "God's movement requires our response." What is your response to the mighty movement of God we see in Acts Chapter 2?  

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 3  OF 6  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What thoughts or feelings do you have when you hear stories of God doing amazing things in someone else's life?
2. Why do you think some people"mock" God's work in other people's lives?
3. Read aloud Acts 2:1-13. What part of this story stands out to you the most? Why?
4. Read aloud Galatians 3:6-14. As a group, discuss how Paul describes how we can receive the blessing of Abraham.
5. Why do you think God wanted everyone to hear the good news about Jesus in their own language on the day of Pentecost?  
6. As we continue to study Acts, how does the mighty movement of God "move you"?

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 2  OF 6  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this message? Why do you think that stood out to you?
2. Read aloud Acts 1:6-11. What do you think was the Apostle's top priority? What do you think was Jesus' top priority?
3. Have you ever experienced God's power working through you? If so, how? Have you ever experienced God's power working through someone else? If so, how?
4. Pastor Chris shared three ways we can access the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, "Pray in the Spirit, serve by the Spirit, and tell people about Jesus." As a group, discuss what each of these means.
5. Which of these three ways is your strength, stretch, and struggle?
6. How can we, as a group, best pray for you this week?   

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 1  OF 6  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. "My Life" update. Please share with your group something in your life that is going well. Please share something that is not going well.  
2. What has been your personal experience in relation to the Holy Spirit?
3. Read Aloud Acts 1:4-5 and Luke 3-16. What words or phrases stood out to you the most? Why?
4. Read aloud Titus 3:4-8 in multiple translations. How does this passage describe the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
5. Read aloud Galatians 5:22-25. How does this passage describe what it looks like to "be filled with the spirit"?
6. Why is the Spirit of God so important for us to accomplish the Mission of God?   

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

Week 1 // Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What is one thing you are looking forward to this fall?
2. Do you believe having a shared mission and vision is important for a church family? Why? 
3. Read aloud Philippians 2:1-2. Discuss as a group what you believe is the main idea Paul is trying to communicate in these verses.
4. Read aloud Acts 1:1-3. What words or phrases stand out to you the most in this passage of Scripture? Why?
5. What thoughts and emotions do you have about the idea of being "a disciple who makes disciples"?
6. What would need to be true about you and your family for you to ever consider being part of a team sent out to go start a new campus or church? 

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 3  OF 4  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. Describe your personal experience with the church when you were growing up.
2. Have you ever experienced a time when you were "hurt by church"? If so, how did you overcome that hurt and pain?
3. Read aloud Ephesians 4:16 in at least three different translations. As a group, work together to rewrite this verse in your own words.
4. Read aloud Romans 12: 4-8. What words or phrases stand out to you the most? Why?
5. Why do you think most people believe they do not significantly contribute to their church?
6. How do you think you are a significant contributor to our group? How do you think others are substantial contributors to our group? Be specific. 

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 1  OF 4  //  Chris Williams

Discussion Questions:

1. What is your favorite video game to play? Why do you like that game so much?
2. What arena of life would you most like to have a "fresh start"? (ex. finances, relationships, career, etc.)
3. Read aloud Isaiah 43:14-19. How do you think the nation of Israel felt about this prophecy of Isaiah? 
4. How would you personally apply Isaiah 43:19 to your life right now?
5. Read aloud 2 Corinthians 5:17. In what ways does this verse encourage you to look at this upcoming week differently?
6. Pastor Chris challenged us to "do something different and start a conversation, start a relationship, or start to take new ground." Which of these three best describes your next faith step? Please elaborate. 

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 9  OF 10  //  Chris Williams
Discussion Questions:

1. What is one thing God has taught you throughout our investigation of the life and ministry of Jesus, according to the Gospel. of Luke?
2. Why would Jesus spend time eating with people who did not like him?
3. Read aloud Luke 14:1-6. What do you think was most important to these Pharisees What do you think was most important to Jesus?
4. Read aloud Luke 14:7-14. What is your main takeaway from these verses? How would you apply that takeaway in your daily life?
5. Read aloud Luke 14:15-24. What do you think are some common excuses people make for not following Jesus? What have been some of your excuses?
6. Pastor Chris said, "In the Kingdom of God, there's always room for those who respond." What do you think is the appropriate response to Jesus' invitation to follow Him?       

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.

WEEK 9  OF 10  //  Chris Williams
Discussion Questions:

1. What is one thing you learned from your father? If you are a father, what is one thing you want to teach your children? 
2. Describe a time when you felt like you were making a significant contribution team that you were part of.   
3. Read aloud Luke 13:18-21. As a group, work together to try and re-write this passage in your own words using contemporary language.
4. Pastor Chris said, "Small can be significant in the Kingdom of God." How have you experienced this principle in your own life?
5. Read aloud Ephesians 2:10. What part of this verse is most challenging for you to believe about yourself? Why?
6. Read aloud Ephesians 3:20. Pastor Chris said, "Dream big...start small, simple, and strategic." What is the "Big Dream" God has put in your heart? What is your next small, simple, and strategic step of faith? 

Sermon Locations and Times:

• Sundays Services are at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at 2601 E Alex Bell Rd Dayton, OH 45459
• You can join us online on Facebook or YouTube at 11:00 AM.