Project 938

Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based Recapture the Wonder: December 9, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? **Community Question:**Mary, after becoming pregnant with Jesus, was placed in a situation that caused isolation and worry as she was isolated from her community. Luke records Mary’s song of praise, known as The Magnificat, in which she accepts her situation and praises God. How did Mary arrive at the point where she was able to accept and rejoice in the wonder that was about to come? Read Luke 1:46-56 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. Worry: When we worry, we become stuck. When we are stuck, we are unable to experience wonder. Mary was stuck and we

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Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based ONE: November 25, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? **Community Question:**Paul states that “From him [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Eph 4:15). As we saw in the Lego videos, we can do more together. But do you think of yourself as part of the body? Read Eph. 4:11-16 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. The Truth: Paul states, “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head” (Eph 4:15) Christians have been known to be guilty of truth bombin

Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based ONE: November 18, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? **Community Question:**Paul states that “Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Eph 4:11). The challenge is organizing ourselves as one church. What might your role be in maturing our church and pulling us forward in faith? Read Eph. 4:1-13 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. The Gift: Christ gives us the apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers as a gift to equip His people for service. There is an aspect of each gifted role in each of our lives, but y

Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based ONE: November 11, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? Community Question: Paul refers to Psalm 68, stating “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people” (Eph 4:8). Jesus has imparted a diverse list of gifts to His people. What spiritual gifts has He given you? Read Eph. 4:1-10 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. Paul mentions that there is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God. What does this oneness mean to you? Does all of this oneness mean that there is uniformity? How can we honor diversity while experiencing oneness? The passage takes a turn

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Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based When Love Comes to Town: October 21, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? Community Question: What is it that you really want? What would people say about you (are you good, bad, nice)? Read Ephesians 3:14-21 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. In his prayer, Paul prays that “Christ may dwell in your hearts.” Experiencing love is an experience of closeness, because love is local. Who are you closest to? What is your proximity to Christ? Have you prayed that God’s love would enter your heart? Paul prays that “he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” If you pray for addition

Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based When Love Comes to Town: October 14, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? Community Question: What does freedom mean to you? How do you experience freedom? Read Ephesians 3:1-13 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. Paul speaks of grace two times in this passage. How has grace has been extended to you? What is the difference between grace and religion? What is the difference between “do” and “done”? How has God’s grace met you where you are/were? We all have experienced varied challenges and situations. How can you extend grace to others based on your experiences? Paul says that he’s a prisoner of Christ Jesus. How does

Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based When Love Comes to Town: October 7, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? Community Question: Describe the biggest rivalry that you have had in your life? (examples: neighboring HS, The Dallas Cowboys, a competitor for the heart of a loved one, that family member who always takes your seat) Read Eph. 2:11-22 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. What is your preferred, natural method to get peace in a relationship? Do you prefer to take control and try to get people to see things your way? Or would you rather pretend there is not a problem at all? How does looking for peace through the lens of our relationship with Jesus

Eph 2:1-10 You have been detoured from walking a path of sin and are now on a path of love, grace and good works.

Project 938 Small Groups Guide Sermon Based When Love Comes to Town: September 23, 2018 What stood out in the Bible about this week’s sermon? What stood out to you most about the sermon as a whole? What was the application of this week’s sermon for our church? What was the application of this week’s sermon for your personally? Read Eph. 1:15-23 as a group and write down what you observe about the passage. Talk about initial observations/questions of the passage as a group and then transition into these questions. In Eph. 1:17, Paul prays for the Ephesians to know Christ better. As a Christian, how can we have the Holy Spirit but still be disconnected in our relationship with Jesus? Examples: Not gathering together with other Christians; not spending time reading God’s Word; not praying What are you tempted to turn to in your vulnerability? Examples: overworking, sleep,spending all our time on kids’ activities, distancing ourselves from close relationships Can you share a time where you found the relat

There is a plan…someone is in control…for everything. Ephesians 1:1-14

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Luke 24:44-49