Content With Good Enough

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Content With Good Enough

September 22, 2024 • John Hill • Psalm 18:30

Sometimes we fall into little patterns where we become content with just “good enough” and it holds us back from experiencing growth and God’s plan for our lives fully. In this message, Pastor John Hill talks about the key areas where we might slip into “good enough” and how we can overcome those habits with God’s

Word!

// Discussion Questions //

For you, what is the area that you are running a “cylinder down” or that you don’t trust God’s way in? (Sexual, offense, God’s rules, finances, anger/hurt, casual idolatry)

How have you been blessed by following God’s ways?

Talk about a time that God’s promises proved true in your life.

How can you trust God this week and his perfect way? What do you need to change in light of this message?

Serve Better

September 29, 2024 • John Hill

A lot of us would say that we think serving matters, even that it’s a good thing, but it can be easy to say one thing and do another. If you want to serve God, serve the church, and serve other’s better, you won’t want to miss this message! // Discussion Questions // A lot of would say that we think serving matters, even that it’s a good thing, but it can be easy to say one thing and do another. If you want to serve God, serve the church, and serve other’s better, you won’t want to miss this message! // Discussion Questions // Talk about a time that you were content with ungodliness. How did that effect your love for God and for others? Have you ever had some serve you in an unexpected or really radical way? Talk about how the disciples must’ve felt when Jesus washed their feet. What things do you have a tendency to put before serving God and His church? How have you experienced God’s love in your life? In light of that gift, in what practical ways can you serve God, others, and the Church? Where in your life are you humbling serving God’s people and God’s church? If you aren’t already, how can you start serving this week?

The Problem With Contentment

September 15, 2024 • John Hill • 1 Timothy 6:6

Contentment seems like a great thing to strive towards, but there is a sneaky little lie that seeking earthly contentment reveals. If you want to do great things for God or if you want to learn how to have a contentment that transcends earthly things you won’t want to miss this message! // Discussion Questions // Prior to this message, how would you have defined contentment? How is godly contentment different from wordly contentment? Which is easier for you to strive towards? Talk about someone whose Kingdom ambition you admire. How could you emulate that in your life and context? The challenge this week is to write down the answer to this question: If you knew you wouldn’t fail, what great thing would you do for God’s Kingdom this year? Discuss what about your goal you think would be the toughest part, what would be the easiest for you?