Reactions Speak Louder Than Words
More Than Enough
February 18, 2024 • Keith Robinson
We know that God specializes in underdog stories, but sometimes when we’re faced with impossible odds, it can be hard to remember. Our guest, Pastor Keith Robinson, brings us an awesome message that is sure to encourage you no matter what season or situation you find yourself in! Discussion Questions: How old were you when you started to experience dread? What did you dread? Talk about a time when your dread blinded you from seeing a good future. What percent of your life is driven by dread? Talk about a time you set your hope too low. What earthly things have you set your hope on that turned to dread after you got them? The big challenge was to set your hope on the things of God. What are the things of God that you need to cling to and set your hope on this week?
The Key To Forgiveness
February 11, 2024 • John Hill
Ever wonder why it's just so hard to give grace to others? In this message, Pastor John points out common reasons we might struggle to give grace! Don’t miss the final week of this series! // Discussion Questions // Talk about a time you received grace and you didn’t deserve it. What was your reaction? How can you see our culture and society recede from the teachings of Jesus in terms of grace and forgiveness? Pastor John identified four reasons we struggle to receive grace. Which do you connect with the most and how do you see it manifest in your life? 1. We don’t believe we really need it 2. We undervalue grace 3. We don’t believe God would really give us grace 4. We forget about it If you found out you were dying in two weeks, what in your life are you sad God is calling you to do that you have not done yet?
Change Your Perception
February 4, 2024 • John Hill
Have you ever stopped to think about who God really is? A lot of us will say we love Him and that we have faith, but we don’t actually know the extent of Him or His glory. It’s why we often take for granted His forgiveness! Get back to knowing and honoring God and reshape your understanding of him in this message that is critical to Christianity! II Discussion Questions II Share about a time when your perception regarding a person changed and your reactions changed. How would you describe God based on the way you react to Him? Do you think your perception of God is accurate to the reality of God? Pastor John shared about his friend who had the wrong perception of God, and her faith didn’t last because of unanswered prayer. Has your perception of God and yourself ever made you feel entitled to your desires or a specific desire? How has this affected your relationship with God? What is your reaction to receiving grace from God? How has receiving grace from God allowed you to give grace and react better to people around you? In what ways do you need to reshape your perceptions of God this week?
The Secret to Not Overreacting
January 28, 2024 • John Hill
It can be tough to keep our emotions and reactions in check, especially when there are so many people and things that seem to go against everything you care about and stand for. Jesus experienced this too! Check out what Jesus taught about how we should respond and how not to overreact! II Discussion Questions II Do you think Jesus was ever tempted to react badly? What does that say about our own struggle to react? Share about a time that you reacted poorly. Did you make it right? In what should you have reacted? What is the most challenging part about making it right when you react incorrectly? Why? Talk about any enemy you know that God is calling you to love and what it would look like to love them and pray for them? (Love does not mean enabling)