We're so glad you've chosen to listen to our online experience! Here at Plum Creek, we’re all about changed lives, changing lives; and what that simply means is that what Christ has done in us is not just for us, but it’s for us to share with others in our community and around the world.

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If you're using this teaching for a Home Groups setting, we've included discussion prompts to help guide your conversation:

1. Picture yourself in the centurion’s place at the foot of the cross and talk through what would have stood out to you enough to shift your perspective about Jesus.

2. As Doug pointed out, what are some ways people build up “armor” like the centurion did, and what does it actually look like for Jesus to break through that in real life?

3. Reflect on the idea that Jesus did not die like a victim but surrendered with purpose and discuss how that changes the way you view both the cross and your own struggles.

4. Look up Luke 23:34 or Luke 23:46 and talk about what Jesus’ words in that moment reveal about His heart and authority.

5. If a changed life is still the clearest proof that Jesus is alive, share where you have seen that personally or where you are hoping to see it in your own story.

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Wondering what Plum Creek Church is all about? Watch this video.

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Links

Home: https://www.plumcreek.church/

Next Steps: https://www.plumcreek.church/next

Ministries: https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries

Give: https://www.plumcreek.church/give

Welcome to The After Sermon by Plum Creek Church.

This bite-sized discussion is where we get to sit down with our communicators and ask a few follow up questions connected to the weekend message, unpack it on a deeper level, and explore how it all relates to our journey of following Jesus more fully.

In this episode of The After Sermon, Eric sits down with Keith Norman to unpack a powerful and unique message from John 8. Keith reflects on why he chose to embody the story of the woman caught in adultery and what it revealed about both her experience and the posture of the Pharisees. The conversation explores the tension between religious performance and the unearned nature of grace, highlighting how easy it is to see ourselves as “better” than others while missing our own need for Jesus.

Together, they discuss how Jesus doesn’t just forgive—he re-centers the overlooked, extending love that isn’t earned but freely given. Keith shares personal stories of wrestling with pride and self-righteousness, offering a candid look at how even well-intentioned faith can drift into performance. The episode closes with a practical and deeply personal invitation: to stop striving and instead learn to receive grace, allowing everything we do to flow from what Jesus has already done.

This conversation is also available on our YouTube channel along with the full message that this discussion is based on.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@plumcreekchurch

You can learn more about Plum Creek Church by visiting our website as well.

Website: https://plumcreek.church/

We're so glad you've chosen to listen to our online experience! Here at Plum Creek, we’re all about changed lives, changing lives; and what that simply means is that what Christ has done in us is not just for us, but it’s for us to share with others in our community and around the world.

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If you're using this teaching for a Home Groups setting, we've included discussion prompts to help guide your conversation:

1. How does Keith’s emphasis on Jesus not rushing to condemn challenge the way you typically respond to your own sin or the sin of others?

2. Consider the idea that people can become so focused on exposing sin that they lose sight of a person’s soul... where do you see this playing out in your own life or culture?

3. Look up John 8:1–11 and reflect on why the accusers left one by one. What does that reveal about self-awareness and humility before God?

4. In what ways might you be tempted to walk away from Jesus like the Pharisees instead of staying with Him in your guilt and brokenness, as Keith highlighted?

5. The teaching emphasizes being “caught but covered” How does that reshape your understanding of grace, especially when you feel undeserving or have not even asked for it?

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Wondering what Plum Creek Church is all about? Watch this video.

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Links

Home: https://www.plumcreek.church/

Next Steps: https://www.plumcreek.church/next

Ministries: https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries

Give: https://www.plumcreek.church/give

Welcome to The After Sermon by Plum Creek Church.

This bite-sized discussion is where we get to sit down with our communicators and ask a few follow up questions connected to the weekend message, unpack it on a deeper level, and explore how it all relates to our journey of following Jesus more fully.

In this episode of The After Sermon, Daniel sits down with Eric to talk through the deeper layers of Jesus healing the man born blind in John 9—and how it directly connects to the bold claims Jesus makes in John 8.

Eric shares how this passage stood out to him while studying the Gospel of John, and why this moment isn’t just a miracle, but a lived demonstration of Jesus’ identity as the light of the world. From there, the conversation moves into how we often interpret suffering—why we instinctively look for blame, and how Jesus offers a completely different framework.

They also explore the idea of “loops”—the repeated thoughts and internal narratives that shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Eric reflects on how Jesus didn’t just heal the man physically, but may have been inviting him into a completely new way of thinking and living. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns or unsure how to move forward, this conversation offers a compelling vision for what it looks like to step into something new.

This conversation is also available on our YouTube channel along with the full message that this discussion is based on.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@plumcreekchurch

You can learn more about Plum Creek Church by visiting our website as well.

Website: https://plumcreek.church/

We're so glad you've chosen to listen to our online experience! Here at Plum Creek, we’re all about changed lives, changing lives; and what that simply means is that what Christ has done in us is not just for us, but it’s for us to share with others in our community and around the world.

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If you're using this teaching for a Home Groups setting, we've included discussion prompts to help guide your conversation:

1. What stood out to you about the teaching that the blind man was not being punished for sin but was instead part of a bigger story where God’s work would be revealed?

2. Reflect on a “mental loop” you may be stuck in and consider how it has shaped your thoughts or actions more than you realized.

3. Pastor Eric talked about how Jesus addressed the man’s mindset before the miracle happened, so how does that shift the way you think about change and healing in your own life?

4. Look up John 9 and consider what it reveals about how Jesus sees and responds to people who feel overlooked or misunderstood.

5. In what ways might you be living as if you are still stuck, even though freedom or healing has already been made available to you?

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Wondering what Plum Creek Church is all about? Watch this video.

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Links

Home: https://www.plumcreek.church/

Next Steps: https://www.plumcreek.church/next

Ministries: https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries

Give: https://www.plumcreek.church/give

Welcome to The After Sermon by Plum Creek Church.

This bite-sized discussion is where we get to sit down with our communicators and ask a few follow up questions connected to the weekend message, unpack it on a deeper level, and explore how it all relates to our journey of following Jesus more fully.

In this episode of The After Sermon, Daniel sits down with Michele to unpack the powerful encounter in Luke 7:36–50 where Jesus is invited to dinner at Simon the Pharisee’s house. What begins as a normal meal quickly becomes an unforgettable moment when a woman with a scandalous reputation enters the room, falls at Jesus’ feet, and expresses extravagant gratitude.

Daniel and Michele explore the contrast between Simon and the woman—two people who are both close to Jesus but respond in completely different ways. Michele reflects on the subtlety of Simon’s pride and how religious activity can sometimes mask a heart that doesn’t actually recognize its need for grace. At the same time, the woman’s vulnerability and bold worship reveal what happens when someone fully understands their need and receives forgiveness.

Their conversation also dives into a central idea from the message: “broke is broke.” Whether someone appears morally respectable or openly broken, both stand equally in need of the forgiveness Jesus offers. Daniel and Michele discuss how overconfidence in our goodness and obsession with our failures can both keep us from truly encountering Jesus.

They also talk about the connection between forgiveness and worship, the danger of staying spiritually curious without surrender, and how an ancient Japanese art form—kintsugi—beautifully illustrates how Jesus restores our broken lives with grace.

This conversation is also available on our YouTube channel along with the full message that this discussion is based on.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@plumcreekchurch

You can learn more about Plum Creek Church by visiting our website as well.

Website: https://plumcreek.church/

We're so glad you've chosen to listen to our online experience! Here at Plum Creek, we’re all about changed lives, changing lives; and what that simply means is that what Christ has done in us is not just for us, but it’s for us to share with others in our community and around the world.

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If you're using this teaching for a Home Groups setting, we've included discussion prompts to help guide your conversation:

1. Michele pointed out that overconfidence in our own goodness can keep us from having a real encounter with Jesus, so where might pride or self righteousness quietly show up in your own life?

2. The teaching emphasized that “broke is broke” when describing the two debtors who could not repay their debts, so how does that idea challenge the way we often compare our sins or assume our need for forgiveness is smaller than someone else’s?

3. In Luke 7:36 to 50, what differences do you notice between Simon’s response to Jesus and the woman’s response, and what might those contrasts reveal about humility and gratitude?

4. Think about the moment when Simon was unmoved by the woman’s tears while she was overwhelmed with gratitude; what might that reveal about how pride can shape the way we view people whose lives look messy?

5. Reflect on the idea that worship flows from focusing on forgiveness rather than failure; how might your relationship with Jesus change if your attention shifted more toward what he has forgiven rather than what you have done wrong?

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Wondering what Plum Creek Church is all about? Watch this video.

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Links

Home: https://www.plumcreek.church/

Next Steps: https://www.plumcreek.church/next

Ministries: https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries

Give: https://www.plumcreek.church/give

Welcome to The After Sermon by Plum Creek Church.

This bite-sized discussion is where we get to sit down with our communicators and ask a few follow up questions connected to the weekend message, unpack it on a deeper level, and explore how it all relates to our journey of following Jesus more fully.

In this episode, Eric sits down with Doug to talk about the opening message in the new Encounter series, centered on a powerful moment in Luke 7. As Jesus enters a city, he crosses paths with a funeral procession leaving it—a grieving widow burying her only son. In the middle of two crowds moving in opposite directions, Jesus stops, sees her, and responds with compassion.

In this conversation, Eric and Doug explore why this particular encounter felt so important to begin the series. They talk about the quiet reality that many people today walk through life feeling unseen—even in a world more connected than ever. Doug reflects on how this moment reveals the heart of God: a Savior who notices individuals in the middle of the crowd.

The discussion also turns outward. If followers of Jesus are called to live the Jesus way, what does it look like to notice the people around us? Eric and Doug wrestle with the tension between a culture that tells us to center life around ourselves and the invitation to live with eyes open to the pain and needs of others. Along the way, they talk about isolation, the courage it takes to pursue community during hard seasons, and how God often meets people through the presence of others.

Ultimately, the conversation circles around a simple but challenging prayer: what would happen if we asked Jesus to give us his eyes—and then stepped into our day ready to see people the way he does?

This conversation is also available on our YouTube channel along with the full message that this discussion is based on.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@plumcreekchurch

You can learn more about Plum Creek Church by visiting our website as well.

Website: https://plumcreek.church/