First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: What's one thing you can thank God for from this past week?

 

A way to pray: Pray for our generosity as a church. Ask God that our generosity would be a clear witness for him as we seek to see 2,000 people by 2022 baptized and connected in a growing relationship with Him.

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: How is our generosity connected to our view of God? What do my finances reveal about what I value?
• Being Transformed: What strikes me about how Paul called the Corinthians to handle their finances that I want to grow in myself?
• Loving Others: Who is someone in my daily life to whom I can show God's generosity? What does that look like practically?
• Pursuing Unity: What are some specific ways we can give of our time, talents, and treasure to support one another in the family of God right now?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: What is one thing that you are eager to see restored when God's kingdom comes and everything is finally put right ("on earth as it is in heaven")?

 

A way to pray: Practice using the Lord's Prayer to guide your prayer time at least once a day this week. What difference(s) do you notice?

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: What is different about our prayers when God is our top priority? What do my prayers show that I especially value?
• Being Transformed: What are a couple things I'd like to change about my prayer life? What's a step I can take right now?
• Loving Others: Who is someone I can love by forgiving them completely and generously (the way God has forgiven me)?
• Pursuing Unity: How does showy prayer separate us from each other and from God? How does humble prayer draw us closer?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: Share a little bit about your spiritual journey. (For example: Who is Jesus to you? How did you come to know Him? Have you been baptized? Have you ever joined a church?)

 

A way to pray: Pray together for the people each of us knows who need to repent, believe, and be baptized.

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: What did the Philippian jailer discover about God that turned his life upside-down? What role did Paul and Silas play?
• Being Transformed: Why is repentance not just a one-time event? In what area of my life do I need to repent right now (or have recently)?
• Loving Others: How did Paul and Silas's actions demonstrate God's love? What is one tangible way I can show God's love to someone in my life?
• Pursuing Unity: Why is baptism an important part of identifying with the Christian community?

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

 

Icebreaker idea: It's been said that there are 5 key ways different people experience love – words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. What would it look like to share Jesus' love with someone in one of these ways?

 

A way to pray: Pray that by 2022 we will see 2,000 people in our area experiencing a growing relationship with Jesus. Pray by name for the individuals in each of our lives who could be part of that 2,000.

 

For discussion:

• Treasuring God: What is the connection between loving Jesus and having and keeping His commands? What blessings does He mention for those who love Him?
• Being Transformed: What is one practical change I can make right now to grow in loving Jesus? What's my first step in making that change?
• Loving Others: Why does loving God lead us to love others? What is one way I can share His love with someone in my life this week?
• Pursuing Unity: Who can support me in showing God's love to others? Who can join me in praying for those we know who need to experience His love?