Missional Community Resources

This page provides links to resources for missional communities (aka small groups or life groups). You will find sermon notes, presentation decks, and videos that support your missional community spending time with Jesus in the Scriptures (John 15:7; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

In His grip by His grace,
Roderick L. Barnes, Sr.

The Gospel According to Matthew

• • Matthew 8:1-15 Presentation Deck
  • Matthew 8:16-27 Study Group / Sermon Notes

Against Ruthless Society

• • Ruth 1 — Commitments of Convenience vs Rugged Dedication
  • Ruth 2 — Selfless Service and Courageous Honor: Profile of a Hero
  • Ruth 3 — Operation Catch a Man and Missional Marriage
  • Ruth 4 — Boaz Does Business

Acts of [Jesus Christ by the Spirit through] the Apostles [and Others]

• • Acts 1:1-8 (Can He Get a Witness?)
  • Acts 1:9-26 (Moving On)
  • Acts 2:1-13 (The Church is Born)
  • Acts 2:14-47 (The Power on Display)
  • Acts 3:1-10 (Making the Most of Your Moment)
  • Acts 4 (The Basis for Your Breakthrough)
    • Acts 4:32-5:11 When the Kingdom Comes (The General Idea) Part 1
    • Acts 4:32-5:11 When the Kingdom Comes (An Example to Be Admired: Barnabas Brings a Blessing) Part 2
    • Acts 4:32-5:11 When the Kingdom Comes (An Example to Be Avoided: A Couple Brings Corruption) Part 3
  • Acts 6:1-7 Maximizing Your Ministry (slide deck)
  • Acts 7:1-60 Stephens Last Stand (slide deck)
  • Acts 8:1-8 Seeing Your Setbacks in Light of Your Calling (slide deck)
  • Acts 8:9-25 Simon Says, Simon Sees, and Peter Calls It (notes)
  • Acts 9:1-9 Saving Saul Part 1 (slide deck) (notes)
  • Acts 9:10-22 Saving Saul Part 2 (slide deck)

Special Day Message Resources

• • 2024 — Missional Motherhood
  • 2024 — My Father, My Father