Revolution Church Annapolis

9.22.24 - When God Seems Slow (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 1:6-11, James 5:7-9, Galatians 6:7-10, & 2 Peter 3:8-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: This message is all about waiting . Have you ever waited on something really important before? Are you waiting on something now? What is that experience like? What questions and struggles are an inescapable part of it? The first Christians were impatient at first as they waited on Jesus’s return. So the early Church’s leaders, like...

9.15.24 - Caught Between Kingdoms (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 1:3-4 & 2:11-21, Romans 12:14-13:2, Colossians 3:13-14, & 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you ever thought about the epistles (or letters) in the New Testament as a conversation in the early Church before? How might this lens affect the way you read them? The clear testimony of the first Church leaders is that Christians are no longer citizens of this world, but ...

9.8.24 - Peacemaking and the Good Life? (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:9, John 1:12 & Philippians 2:4-8 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What does being a “peacemaker” mean to you? What is the difference between pursuing peace by avoiding conflict and pursuing peace by stepping into conflict? Can you think of times when you have used one or both of these strategies? How did things go? What did you learn? What are some of the things “peacemakers” can do ? Kenny listed some additiona...

9.1.24 - To Be One Kingdom (Matt Murphy)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 22:37-40 & Luke 10:29-37 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Matt’s first point this morning is that loving neighbors is easier… when your neighbors are a lot like you. Does that resonate with your situation? What are some of the “easier” ways you have cared well (or can care well) for your neighbors? Can you think of a time when you found it hard to love someone who was different from you? How did you handle that situation? What stops you from… well, “stopping” more often to...

8.25.24 - To Be One Church (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 17, Romans 10 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Read Jesus' prayer in John 17:6-23. What do you see here? What is most important to Jesus about how the Church he is building will operate in the world? Do you have past hurt in your church experiences? Who can you share that with? What might “rehab” look like for you, when it comes to your church participation? How can we overcome our own biases and approach other Christian...

8.18.24 - To Be One People (Ivy Connelly)

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Think about relationships in your own life where maintaining “unity” is difficult. What has caused damage to the relationship in the past? What part(s) of that damage can you take on as your responsibility and repair? Ivy said that when times are tough, we typically think our only options are to ignore problems or fight them… but that, as Christians, there must be a “third way.” What do you think that way is? Jesus builds a surprising community among his first di...

8.11.24 - Purity, Surrender, and the Good Life (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 24, Ezekiel 36, 1 John, Revelation 22:3-4 YOU CAN ALSO FIND KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are you learning from our study of the Beatitudes this year? What insights have you found so far about living “the good life”? How might “purity of heart” go beyond external appearances? What does judging purity by internal motivations and transformation mean for how you view yourself and others in your faith community? A lot of...

8.4.24 - Turtles All the Way Down: The Book of Revelation, the Problem of Empires, and the Hope of the Bloodied Lamb (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 1:1-18, 5:2-10, 7:9-10, & 21:3-4, 22 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? What are your past experiences with the Book of Revelation, in particular? Have you heard or read teachings from it before? Consider the situation of the book: how does recognizing the genre of “apocalypse” influence y...

7.28.24 - The Not-So-Good Rise, Reign, and Fall of Solomon (Paul McGrew)

REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Why do you think Solomon’s early dedication to God changed as he grew in power and wealth? Are there areas in your life where you feel your priorities have shifted, and how can you refocus on your relationship with God? What does the story of Solomon teach us about the consequences of unwise choices, even for successful individuals? How do...

7.21.24 - Jesus's Temptations in the Wilderness (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:1-12 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? How does Jesus's temptation in the wilderness help us understand our own temptations and weaknesses? Can you share a personal experience where you faced temptation? Where did it come from? How did you respond? How would you respond now ? Why is it important ...

7.14.24 - Paul Sends a Friend... Back Into Bondage? (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Philemon YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Get some of your own thoughts about this letter on the table: what do you see here? Why might it be important? Why do you think we tend not to teach it? The big challenge today is about our optimism when it comes to real change. Have you seen personal change in light of yo...

7.7.24 - The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 19 YOU CAN READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Get some of your own thoughts about the passage in Genesis 19 on the table: what do you see here? What do you think is going on? Why might it be important? The first “tool” this morning is remembering that Biblical stories come from a specific cultural context. W...

6.30.24 - God Tries to Kill Moses (... and That's Not the Strangest Part!) (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 4:24-26 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS MESSAGE HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some stories from Scripture that you would rather not read? Are there some specific ones that seem troubling to you? Kenny’s main encouragement this morning is that even when the Bible is uncomfortable, it is still useful . What do you think about this? Get some of your own thoughts about the passage in Exodus 4 on the table: what do you see here? What do you think is ...

6.23.24 - Mercy and the Good Life (Erin Webb)

6.9.24 - Head, Heart, and Hands (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 8-9 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How does spiritual formation relate to the process of renovating an old house? What are some examples of 'beneath the surface' issues in your own life that may require spiritual transformation? What’s an example of a time when you realized you had a “head” problem with your faith? What did you do? What helped you get through it? What’s an example of a time when you realized y...

6.2.24 - The Forever Work of Spiritual Formation (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 12:1-13, 2 Corinthians 2:13-18, Titus 2:11-12, Philippians, 1:4-6, and Galatians 3:2-3 & 4:19-20 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THE SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you had an experience similar to the one Kenny describes at WorldChangers , where temporary excitement to help others faded once you “got home”? Why is heart change a crucial step before taking action in serving others? The Bible is clear: the Holy Spirit lives inside those who beli...

5.26.24 - Right Relationships and "the Good Life" (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:6 & Isaiah 58:1-8 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the meaning of 'righteousness' in the context of the sermon, and how does it relate to our relationships with others? Can you identify a specific relationship in your life that needs 'tzedakah'? What actions can you take to foster a right relationship? How does the practice of the “pushke jar” help Jewish families cultivate the idea that we are obligated t...

5.12.24 - Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Galatians 3 “Leaning into discomfort develops what you believe, refines how you think, sands off the parts of you that aren’t wholly in line with God’s heart, and fills in the gaps our own pride and fear create.” YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S SERMON MANUSCRIPT HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When was the last time you were uncomfortable in church? Did you find that experience to be ultimately helpful? If so, why? And if not, why not? What are some of the uncomfortable relation...

5.5.24 - Cultivating Curiosity, Acting Intentionally, and Seeking Diversity (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 8 & John 3:1-15 YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE . REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the most diverse environment you are in routinely? Have you ever made an intentional choice to be around viewpoints or cultures different from your own? What about people who are different from you? Reflect on that experience. Kenny argued that what motivates an intentional decision to participate in a diverse environment is curiosity . What are some things you are current...

4.28.24 - Not a Melting Pot: The Importance of Diversity in God's Kingdom (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 7:9-10 & 2 Timothy 2:8-25 YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the most diverse community you have ever been a part of? What was that experience like? What diversity do you currently see in our church community? Has it had any impact on your faith or life? How so? Read Revelation 7:9-10. What do you notice here about diversity in God’s Kingdom? Does this vision challenge some of your current beliefs about God, Heaven, ...

4.21.24 - Weakness, Meekness, and the Good Life (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:5, Philippians 2:1-4, & 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 YOU CAN FIND THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK’S SERMON HERE . REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How would you define “meekness”? Have you heard it discussed in churches or sermons before? What ideas and feelings does the word bring up for you? Can you think of a situation where you practiced meekness in your life? How did it change your relationship with others in that situation? How does meekness challenge the world's view of powe...

4.14.24 - The Courage to Look, The Safety to Trust (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11:28, 30; Ephesians 5:1-14, & Ezekiel 36:26 YOU CAN ALSO FIND THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON AT HERE . REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In Matthew 11, Jesus invites us to come to Him and find rest. How does walking with Jesus make the right work easier? Why is it important to bring our disobedient behaviors and sins into the light? Can you think of a time when bringing a personal struggle into the light led to growth or positive change? What does it mean to live a life of...

3.31.24 - God's Welcome, Our Surrender (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Romans 11:13-24 “ A posture of surrender–to God’s capacity for grace, to our God-given capacity to love and include–is what makes radical and enduring welcome work. And the proof that this surrender will work, that we are safe even when it is costly, is the empty tomb on Easter Sunday.” REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the most welcoming community you have ever been a part of? Have you ever been a part of a community–or experienced a community–that felt “closed” to you? Has th...

3.24.24 - Grief and 'the Good Life'? (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:4, John 11:20-26, & Romans 12:9-18 YOU CAN FIND THE SCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK’S SERMON HERE . REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you have experience with grief you would be willing to share? Why is it important to allow ourselves and others to experience the grief process without rushing it? How does Jesus's response to Lazarus's death demonstrate the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of grief? What does it mean to be 'Resurrection People' as described in R...

3.17.24 - Fully Committed, Part 3: A Savior Who Lives (Paul McGrew)

WEEK 5 // A SAVIOR WHO LIVES SCRIPTURE: John 20 REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Jesus’s biography is the one and only biography in history which doesn’t end in death! Take some time to think this through and wrestle with it: why is this an important belief for Christians? What would it mean? Is it something you believe? Paul said that “believe” is the most important word in John’s gospel. What do you think John means by this term? What do you think this term means? What are some things you “bel...

3.10.24 - Fully Committed, Part 2: A King Who Dies (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 12:13, 13:12-16, 17:6-11, 18:33-39, & 19:19-22 YOU CAN ALSO READ KENNY’S MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What’s your pick for Best Picture tonight? Can anything slow down Oppenheimer ’s momentum? Okay, that was a silly question! More seriously: do you ever question God’s ability to really understand what it’s like to be a regular human being? Are there parts of your own experience you might doubt God’s ability to feel/see? In your opinion, w...

2.25.24 - Fully Committed, Part 1: "I Am" & "I Am Not" (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 18 YOU CAN ALSO READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some of the Lent or Easter season traditions you have experienced before? Are there any traditions you’ve heard of and would like to learn more about? Let’s talk about commitment : what does the word mean to you? What are some examples of commitment in your own life? In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus says “I AM” when asked about his identity–which is the same name God gives to Himself in ...

2.18.24 - The Last Supper Discourse, Part 2: A God Who Is Near (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 14-16 READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS WEEK’S SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Do you ever feel afraid of God? Where does that fear come from? How might what you know/read about Jesus’s relationship with the disciples serve to calm that fear? What do we see in Jesus that can help us trust God more? What have you heard or read about the Holy Spirit before? How does that compare to what Jesus says about “the Advocate” in John 14-16? Kenny said that the Holy Spirit is the ...

2.11.24 - The Last Supper Discourse, Part 1: The Master Who Serves (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: John 13:1-17 AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN READ THE MANUSCRIPT FOR THIS SERMON HERE ! REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is the “ending” of Jesus’s story? Where is all of this heading? How does knowing the ending help us better understand (and trust) Jesus’s actions in John 13? Kenny talked about the historic problem of God’s apparent distance from us (in the Tabernacle, in the Temple, et. al.). Have you ever felt like God was unapproachable? Have you ever feared God’s judgment of you? How mi...

2.4.24 - The Good Life? (Kenny Camacho)

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 1:1-2, Matthew 5:1-5 ***READ THIS WEEK’S MANUSCRIPT HERE !*** REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How has this conversation affected your understanding of what it means to be “blessed”? Have you ever felt “poor in spirit”? Are you feeling that way now? Share your experience with a trusted friend. Do you think it really is possible that moments of feeling “poor in spirit” bring you closer to the experience of God’s presence or love? Read the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. Are there “bless...