A Year of Moving Mountains: Looming Large

Looming Large

Series: A Year of Moving Mountains

January 5, 2025

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Matthew 17:19-20

What does it mean to move a mountain?

1. A , move
2. things into
3. A that seems

Matthew 17:1

Jesus is the Dynamite that moves mountains

Our mountains :

• that keep on winning
  • 1 Corinthians 10:13
• that keeps on haunting
  • Philippians 3:13-14
• that keep on failing
  • Proverbs 16:9
• that keep on lacking
  • Philippians 4:11
• or that I keep delaying
  • 2 Corinthians 4:18

The keys to moving immovable mountains:

1. Change your
2. Have

Matthew 17:14-15

Mountain-moving faith is to Jesus and before Jesus

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Discussion Questions:

1. What personal mountains (challenges or obstacles) do you feel are currently ‘looming large’ in your life? How do these mountains impact your outlook for 2025?
2. Reflect on the idea of perspective presented in the sermon. How can shifting your perspective help you see your challenges as smaller, more manageable tasks? Can you share an example from your own life?
3. The sermon contrasts ‘little faith’ (faith in self-ability) with ‘mustard seed faith’ (faith in Jesus’ ability). In what ways have you experienced ‘little faith’ in your daily life?
4. What can we learn from the disciples’ inability to heal the demon-possessed boy? How does their experience relate to our moments of weakness and reliance on our capabilities?
5. How can the group pray for each member regarding their personal mountains? Are there specific mountains you’d like to bring to the group for prayer?