Pastor Scott Grorud

Gospel Text: John 7:37-39

Sermon Title: The Enigmatic Holy Spirit

What Does This Mean?

1. Why might the Holy Spirit rightly be called enigmatic?
2. Why would John say that “there was no Spririt” before Jesus was glorified?
3. How has the Holy Spirit come into your life?
4. How is the Holy Spirit a river of living water flowing out the believer’s heart?

Pastor Scott Grorud

Gospel Text: John 17:1-9, 15-21

Sermon Title: A Fortress of Prayer

What Does This Mean?

1. Why are graduations often more emotional for parents than the students?
2. Why was the context of Jesus’ “High Priestly Prayer” especially poignant?
3. How does Jesus construct a “fortress” of prayers around his disciples?
4. How does his prayer serve as a fortress around us today?

Pastor Scott Grorud

Gospel: John 14:15-24

Sermon Title: Sleuthing the Divine

What Does This Mean?

1. What does it mean to “sleuth the Divine?”
2.  How is our situation different from and the same as Jesus’ first disicples?
3. Why is the doctrine of the Trinity essential to Christian faith and life?
4.  How does God address you through the “puzzle” of this text?