Revolution Church Annapolis

7.6.25 - What's Coming Is Better (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1 & 15 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Paul criticizes the Corinthians for becoming so excited about their new freedoms and gifts in the Holy Spirit that they were forgetting the “partnership with Christ” they were called to. What do you think this means? How might it relate to temptations we also face in our faith? Why do you think it's important for Christians to remember both the costs and promises of Go...

6.22.25 - If Death Is Not the End... (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:21; Psalm 23; John 14:1-8, 19:30, & 20:19-22; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5; 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Can you think of a time in your life when something felt unfair or meaningless? How did it affect your view of life or your faith? Kenny argues that the Teacher’s question in Ecclesiastes 3:21 really is the essential mystery for all of us: “Who knows whether the human spirit goes upward...

6.15.25 - To Everything There Is a Season (Paul McGrew)

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 7:29, 8:16-17, 11:6, & 12:9-14 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does the poem from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 teach us about timing in our lives? Can you think of a specific time in your life when you had to choose the right moment to act? How did that choice impact your situation? Have you ever experienced a time when waiting for something made it more meaningful? How can that influence the way you approach challenges today? The sermon mentions that 'God made hum...

6.8.25 - This is the Day That the Lord Has Made (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 3:9-19, & 4:9-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Kenny’s “song” for this week sings, “This is the day that the Lord has made! / Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Do you find this idea comforting? Do you find it sufficient ? If it is true that our imaginations are limited by our anxieties about Time and Death, we’re going to struggle to develop a “right” way to live! In this sermon, Kenny discussed two...

6.1.25 - The Times, They Are A'Changin' (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 2:12-17, & 4:1-3; Proverbs 8:17-21 & 9:10-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you think Ecclesiastes means when it says, 'Vanity of vanities, all is vanity'? How does this idea challenge what we often believe about work and success? Kenny said that Time and Death are barriers that keep us from really being able to imagine the “horizon” of things, where God really does bring heaven down he...

5.25.25 - The Holy Comfort in Letting Go (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:17-22 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the difference between certainty and confidence in our relationship with God? How does Kenny relate the act of “cleaning a messy room” to our relationship with God? What are some things in your life that you are hesitant to give over to God? Why? In this story, what do you think Jesus means when he says the man “lacks” just one thing? What is it? Kenny argues that, for ma...

5.11.25 - Finding & Feeling Care (Clare Bubniak)

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do you think it's important to care for our own needs before we can effectively care for others? Can you think of a time when you neglected your own needs? How did it affect your ability to care for someone else or complete a task? Reflecting on the story of Adam and Eve, what do you think their awareness of their nakedness symbolizes? In what ways might recognizing your own vulnerabilities help you connect better with others? How can cul...

5.4.25 - Caring Enough... to Do One Good Thing (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 29; Matthew 6 & 22:37-40 YOU CAN ALSO READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR TODAY’S SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When was the last time you really felt overwhelmed? What are some ways that feeling overwhelmed can prevent us from caring for others? How does the Lord's Prayer remind us to prioritize both our relationship with God and our care for others? How might focusing on local acts of kindness help to keep us engaged in the world? Can you think of a situation where...

4.27.25 - What's So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding? (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Luke 19:1-10 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Can you think of a time when you felt judged or misunderstood? How did that affect how you see yourself? In the story, Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus despite feeling embarrassed. What does this say about his character? Have you ever taken a risk to learn something new or to connect with someone? What happened? When Zacchaeus declares he will give half of his possessions to ...

4.20.25 - People of Shalom (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 20-21 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Can you think of a time when you were afraid of something that held you back from caring for others or for a specific situation? Why do you think the fear of death can hold us back from experiencing shalom , or wholeness, in our lives? What does it mean to you that Jesus defeated the grave, and how can this belief change the way you view challenges in your own life? In John 20:19-2...

4.13.25 - When You Want a Warrior... (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 19:29-42, & John 12:23-25 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How might you define “shalom”? What have you learned this week about all this word might mean or encompass? What are some of the areas in your life where you might need more peace or wholeness? Consider the title of this week’s message (“When You Want a Warrior…”). Are you sometimes tempted to long for victory –over your circumstances, over your ...

4.6.25 - Few Things Are Needed, Indeed Only One (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Luke 10:38-42 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you think Jesus meant when he said, 'few things are needed—or indeed only one'? In your own life, what ‘occupations’ might be preventing you from spending more time with God? Why do you think Mary chose to sit at Jesus's feet instead of helping Martha with the preparations? Are there areas in your life where you need to be bold in prioritizing your spiritual health, even ...

3.16.25 - The Hard(er) Work of Surrender (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 8 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do you think people often find it easier to resist rather than to surrender? Reflect on a situation in your life where you've resisted change. What might have happened if you had chosen to surrender instead? Look at Philip’s stories in Acts 8: what do you see in his behavior (towards others, towards the Holy Spirit) that is worth imitating? What elements of discipline do you see in...

3.9.25 - Enduring Houses of God (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 6-7, Philippians 2:10-11, & 2 Peter 3:8-9 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does it mean for us to be “holy houses for God’s burning Spirit” as mentioned in the sermon? How can we become more aware of this in our daily lives? Why do you think Stephen's defense emphasized the mobility of God's presence instead of focusing on the physical Temple? In what ways can you worship God outside of church or formal settings...

3.2.25 - The Courage to Have "All Things in Common" (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 2-3 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does it mean to have 'all things in common' in the context of a church community? Can you think of a time when you shared something valuable with someone else? How did that experience affect your relationship with that person? In Acts 3, Peter and John healed a man and then called for repentance. Why is this two-step process significant? How can you approach helping others while ...

2.23.25 - Babel and Pentecost (Paul McGrew)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 2 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are the significance and implications of the Holy Spirit arriving at Pentecost, especially in relation to the previous events at the Tower of Babel? How do you think the way we communicate today shapes our unity or division in communities and relationships? How does Peter's transformation from denying Jesus to boldly preaching at Pentecost inspire you in your own personal growth? Can you think of a time when you overcame a difficult situati...

2.16.25 - The Intimacy Plan of God: An Introduction to Acts (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 1:1-9 & 1 Corinthians 3:9 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do you think the disciples were focused on a political kingdom instead of understanding Jesus's mission to address sin? How do you think our society today sometimes falls into similar traps of seeking political or material solutions rather than addressing deeper spiritual needs? In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells the disciples they will be His witnesses to the end...

2.9.25 - The Power of an Unhurried Conversation (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 4:1-41 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do you think Jesus chose to engage in a conversation with the Samaritan woman, despite the cultural tensions between Jews and Samaritans? Have you ever felt hesitant to talk to someone because of differences in background or opinions? How can you overcome those feelings to build a connection? How can having an “unhurried conversation” help you see a person more fully? Can you f...

2.2.25 - Dwelling in Care (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Psalms 4 & 5, Mark 1, James 4:7-10, & Hebrews 10:19-24 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why is trusting that we are cared for important for us to become caring people? Can you think of a time when you struggled to feel cared for? How did that affect your ability to care for others? How can we use prayer as a tool to experience God's care according to the examples from David’s psalms? Have you ever prayed honestly abou...

1.26.25 - Believing Care (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 139, Isaiah 54:10, Zephaniah 3:17, and Romans 5:8 & 8:37-39 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE ON HIS SERMON BLOG HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does “care” mean to you? What sense of the word (receiving, extending, feeling) do you think about first? Do you struggle to feel or believe God cares for you ? What has helped you overcome this struggle in the past? Where do you think these struggles come from? In the sermon, Kenny suggests that we ...

1.12.25 - Care: An Introduction (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 10:1b-2 & 1 Peter 5:6-10 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does “care” mean to you? What sense of the word (receiving, extending, feeling) do you think about first? In the Old Testament, care is compassionate, reflecting a fear that something might be lost . Have you felt this before? In the New Testament, care is more closely related to worry and anxiety . Have you felt this way before? What can we learn fro...

12.15.24 - Joy and Letting Go (Kenny Camacho)

12.8.24 - Love, Vulnerable and Reassured (Kenny Camacho)

12.1.24 - Hope Over Time (Kenny Camacho)

11.10.24 - What If There's More? The Signs of Jesus, Part 2 (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 9-12 THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK’S SERMON CAN ALSO BE FOUND HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What have you been learning in this series on John’s gospel? Have you felt challenged by anything in particular? Do you feel afraid? What are your specific fears today? It is okay to acknowledge them… and to share them with God. In what ways do you think our fears about life, like fear of not having enough or fear of death, can limit our ability to experience the gifts of the Holy...

11.3.24 - Do Not Be Afraid: The Signs of Jesus, Part 1 (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 2-6 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: The first half of John’s Gospel is known as “The Book of Signs.” Have you ever thought about Jesus’s miracles in this way–as “signs”? What do they point to? How do they work? Can you think of a time when you faced a fear or need and how trusting God helped you see beyond it? In the story of the wedding at Cana, how does Jesus's act of turning water into wine challenge our understandin...

10.27.24 - What's In A Name? (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 1:19-51, Genesis 28:11-19 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you think is the significance of Jesus being called both the “Lamb of God” and the “Chosen One” by John the Baptist? What about “Rabbi” and “Son of God”? What do these names illuminate about Jesus? How can understanding the different roles that Jesus fulfills impact the way you view your own faith and relationship with God? Consider Jesus’s encouragement...

10.20.24 - Jesus... "Exegetes" the Father? (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 1:1-18 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What might it mean to “exegete the Father” as described in the sermon, and how does this concept help us understand who Jesus is? Why is it important to recognize both the humanity and divinity of Jesus when understanding His role in revealing God to us? How does understanding Jesus' dual nature influence your perspective on challenges you face as a believer? The first “key” is tha...

10.13.24 - Persecution and the Good Life (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:10 & Acts 6-7 YOU CAN ALSO READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How does the concept of the 'good life' differ between our culture and the teachings of Jesus? Kenny said the Desert Fathers and Mothers “fear safety more than persecution.” What do you think this means? Have you ever felt this way? What do you think it means to be 'persecuted for righteousness’s sake'? Can you think of a time when you stood up for something you believ...

10.6.24 - When We Don't Know (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE : 1 John 2:3-6, James 1:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:13-22, Galatians 3:2-3, James 2:14-17, 2 Thessalonians 1:3 & 3:5, & Philippians 1:3-6 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some of the questions that might have stumped early Christian communities? What are some of the questions you have about Christian faith or community? The sermon begins with some of the direct advice of the epistles when we face uncertainty, incl...