Pirates of the Caribbean: Choosing Sides
God on Film: Week 4
Cole Phillips
July 28, 2019

The Connection Church Mission:

Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

Reveal Answer
is the Captain of our ship.

Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Peter,” or “I follow only Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:12

Where am I in the Process?

The ARRRR’s of a Faith Pirate

Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26-28

Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:19

Connection Group Questions

  1. What point from this week’s sermon did you agree with most? Why?
  2. Who are the most important people in your life? What makes them most important?
  3. Read Matthew 22:37-39. What do you do to put God first in your life? Who is your “neighbor”?
  4. Are there any “neighbors” that are hard to love as yourself? Why?
  5. Read Matthew 28:19-20. How are you living out the Great Commission? Locally? Beyond?
  6. In what ways can you reach out to others more effectively?
  7. Read Matthew 20:26-28. In what ways have you been served by others? How have you served someone else?
  8. Recall your responses to question #6. What step(s) can you take this week in reaching others?
  9. How can you begin serving, if not already doing so? If you already serve, what else can you do to bring others along on the journey?
  10. How can your Connection Group pray for you and support you this week?