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More Than Conquerors

Have you ever experienced gaps in your life between the reality you’re living VERSUS the promises you see in the Bible? Romans 8 is loaded with great promises such as, “If Christ is for us, who can be against us?” and “We are more than conquerors…” and yet, our reality doesn’t seem to match up with that identity? This week, we continue in our series, ONE HIT WONDERS, and we examine the gap — the gap between the reality of our day-in-day-out lives versus where we feel God is calling us to live as Christians. What we discover is that the gap is because we have an incomplete view of the power of Grace and how it should be at work in our lives, not merely as a “saving” Grace that rescues us but also as an “empowering” Grace that is designed by God to help us elevate our lives, our relationships, our situations, and ultimately the world around us as we manifest more and more of the Kingdom of God on the Earth.

Romans 8

Discussion topics

Where are you experiencing static in your life? (ie: where do you keep asking God to send “Descending” Grace to “rescue you”?) Relationships? Finances? Job? Health? Addictions? Failures? Etc.?

 In those areas, what are some of the typical things you are saying to yourself? (ie: what are your low-frequency scripts?) Some examples: –

– “My kids are always so frustrating!”

– “My spouse is always so __________ [[fill in the blank]]”

– “Why is there never enough money?”

– “Well, my Mom/Dad was always sick, so I guess I just got their genes…”

– “I guess this is just what getting old looks like…”

– “The government always _________ [[fill in the blank]]”

– “The world is going to hell-in-a-handbasket…”

– “It is what it is…”

What is ONE SCRIPT you can rewrite this week to speak Empowering Grace grounded in your Identity of Life in the Spirit?

ACTION ITEM: READ ROMANS 8 with Empowering Grace in mind.

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In the Waiting

Have you ever found yourself in a waiting room—physically or spiritually? At first, you lean in with hope. Then comes frustration, comparison, and passivity. The prophet Habakkuk knew that tension. His raw cry—“How long, Lord, must I call for help?”—echoes in every season of delay. In this message, we unpack how God doesn’t silence our questions—He meets us in them. Habakkuk reminds us: real transformation starts when we stop performing and start trusting. 

Whether you’re leaning forward or slumped in silence, this message calls you to wait well—with faith, conviction, and hope. 

Habakkuk

Discussion topics

Icebreaker - Have you ever experienced a "spiritual waiting room"? What did it feel like—anticipation, frustration, doubt, resignation?  In what ways do you relate to the imagery of leaning forward, sitting back, looking around, or slipping into a passive posture? 

Read Habakkuk 1:2-4 - What stood out to you about Habakkuk’s honesty in his prayer to God?  How do you typically respond when it seems like God is silent in the face of injustice or suffering?

Living in a Christian Nation - With such a high percentage of elected officials identifying as Christian, why do you think society still reflects so many of the problems Habakkuk described in his time? What does it mean for us personally to “not ignore the Torah”—or to return to God’s truth in our cultural moment? NOTE- This is not a time to debate politics or get off on personal political agendas.  

Read Habakkuk 2:4 & 3:17-18 -  What does it look like to live by faith when your circumstances haven’t changed?  What would it mean for you to “rejoice in the Lord” this week, even when the “fig tree does not bud”?

Personal Reflection & Action: Which posture do you find yourself in today—leaning forward, sitting back, looking around, or giving up?  What’s one small, faithful action you can take this week to choose trust over passivity? 

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Fatherhood Lessons

Great fathers don’t just protect—they prepare. In this Father’s Day message, we spotlight Mordecai—Esther’s adoptive father—who didn’t need a biological tie to lead with love, wisdom, and purpose. He showed up, spoke life, and stayed consistent, even when Esther became queen. His story reminds us: fatherhood isn’t about DNA—it’s about presence, purpose, and calling greatness out of the next generation

Book of Esther

Discussion topics

Icebreaker - What is one lesson, one phrase or one characteristic that you have that your Father gave you? 

Read Esther 2:7 -Have you ever had someone step in for you when they didn’t have to? What impact did it make?  What does it mean to "show up" for someone spiritually, emotionally, or relationally in today’s world?

A Father Shapes Identity - Discuss the idea that Mordecai likely taught Esther both her Hebrew and Persian identities. Why is it important to know where you come from—spiritually and culturally?

Read Esther 2:20 - Why do you think Esther kept listening to Mordecai, even as queen?  Who in your life do you consistently go to for wisdom—and what makes their voice worth listening to? 

Deeper Dive: Read Esther 10:3. Mordecai’s reward was seeing Esther walk in her purpose. How have you experienced joy in helping someone else succeed or grow? 

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What's the Track Record

Real trust—and real growth—doesn’t happen all at once. In the final week of Trust Issues, we explore The Compound Effect: how small, consistent steps lead to lasting change. With wisdom from Kobe Bryant and the life of David, we’re reminded that transformation isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence. You can’t change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction today. 

1 Samuel 17:20 

Discussion topics

1. Icebreaker - How do you define success? Do you measure it by outcomes or by daily faithfulness?

1 Samuel 17:20 - Read 1 Samuel 17:20. What does this verse show us about David’s consistency and character? 

Galatians 6:9 - Reflect on Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not become weary in doing good…” How does this relate to the idea of consistency compounding over time? 

Personal Reflection: What’s one area of your life where you’ve seen the power of small, consistent actions? 

Deeper Dive: What’s one “small thing” you could start this week that would compound into long-term growth if you kept it up?

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Do They Have What It Takes

In week three of Trust Issues, we explored the foundational role of integrity in rebuilding trust. Through the story of Saul, Jonathan, and David in 1 Samuel, we contrasted Saul’s fractured, emotionally unstable leadership with Jonathan’s consistent and undivided loyalty to both David and God. Integrity isn’t perfection—it’s wholeness. The word itself comes from the Latin integer, meaning complete or undivided. While Saul was reactive and compartmentalized, Jonathan embodied the kind of integrated life God desires—where beliefs and behaviors align. Proverbs 10:9 reminds us, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.” We also examined the difference between reputation (who others think you are) and integrity (who you really are). Jesus rebuked hypocrisy because it masks the truth, urging us to clean the inside, not just the outside. This week’s message challenged us to evaluate where we’re most defensive, what we’re hiding, and where we’re most critical of others. Because when it comes to trust, integrity is easier to keep than it is to recover.  

1 Samuel 20 

Discussion topics

Icebreaker - Read Psalm 15:1–5 out loud together.  What stands out to you most about David’s description of the kind of person (a person of integrity) who can dwell in God’s presence?

Integrity meaning - What does integrity mean to you personally?  How is it different from perfection? Why is that distinction important? 

Proverbs 10:9 - “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”  How have you seen this verse play out in your life or someone else’s? 

Personal Reflection: In the message, we heard: “Integrity is when your behavior matches your beliefs.”  Where in your life do you feel aligned right now? Where might your public and private lives not match up? 

Deeper Dive: The message also warned that “integrity is easier to keep than to recover.” What are some practices that help you maintain your integrity day-to-day? Where have you had to rebuild trust—and what did that process look like? 

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Can They Do It?

What if your trust issues aren’t about betrayal—but about disappointment? Sometimes the people we depend on just aren't capable of carrying the weight of trust. This week, we look at two very different kinds of people: one who breaks trust through insecurity and chaos, and another who builds it with loyalty, maturity, and humility. One had the position—but not the tools. The other had no crown—but had character. We’re not just asking, “Can they be forgiven?” We’re asking, “Can they be trusted again?” Because trust isn’t just about intent—it’s about capacity. 

1 Samuel 20 

Discussion topics

Icebreaker - What’s a small task or responsibility someone trusted you with that made you feel really honored?  (Ex: a sibling letting you borrow their car, a boss giving you a project, etc.) 

Read Ephesians 4:26–27 - What does this verse teach us about handling offense and anger in relationships?

Read 1 Samuel 20:30–33 -  Compare Saul’s emotional response with Jonathan’s. What do their reactions reveal about their character and capacity for trust? 

Personal Reflection: Has there ever been a time when you placed trust in someone who didn’t have the ability to carry it? How did that affect the relationship? 

Deeper Dive: Have you ever broken someone’s trust—not from bad intentions, but from lack of preparation, skill, or maturity? What would rebuilding that trust look like?  

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Where are They Coming From

When was the last time you dug in your heels—even when you knew you were wrong? That moment of tension often reveals the root of every broken relationship: misunderstanding. 

This Sunday, we’re kicking off our new series Trust Issues by exploring how empathy can move us from assumption to understanding. Through the powerful story of David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18–20) and a practical tool from Jordan Peterson, we’ll discover how asking better questions—and truly listening—can begin to restore the trust we thought was gone for good. 

1 Samuel 20:1

Discussion topics

Icebreaker - When was there a time you were absolutely convinced you were right—until you found out you weren’t?   (Keep it light or funny, if possible, to get everyone talking.) 

1 Samuel 20:1 - How does David’s question show empathy rather than accusation? What do you think it cost David emotionally to ask instead of assume? Why is it sometimes easier to assume the worst about someone than to ask for clarity? 

Digging Deeper - When has someone shown you empathy that made a real difference in how you felt—or in how much you trusted them?  Why do you think empathy is such a powerful first step in rebuilding trust? 

Personal Reflection: Is there someone in your life right now that you’ve assumed something about—but haven’t asked? 

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From the Heart of a Mother

This Mother’s Day, we hear a message from the heart of God, expressed through the hearts of mothers. We celebrate not only those who have given birth, but every woman who nurtures, leads, and loves with a mother’s heart—whether in homes, workplaces, classrooms, or communities. Through the stories of three women in different seasons of motherhood, we can all discover the joys, struggles, and spiritual depth found in caring for others. This message isn’t just for moms—it’s for all of us, because we’re all children of God, invited to experience His comfort, strength, and compassion in deeply personal ways. 

Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 127:3, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Discussion topics

In what ways have you found your identity shifting in different life seasons, especially in parenting or caregiving roles? How can we root ourselves more in being a child of God than in what we do? 

Psalm 127:3 says children are a “heritage” and “reward” from the Lord. How can we better reflect God’s view of children—even in hard or exhausting seasons? 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 and 3:11 talk about the beauty and purpose in every season. What season are you currently in, and what does surrender to God look like for you right now? 

Psalm 23 and John 10 both paint God as a Shepherd—present, protective, and sacrificial. How does this image encourage you personally as you care for others or walk through challenging seasons?

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Breaking Bad Habits

Why are good habits hard to build—and bad ones hard to break? Real change doesn’t come from trying harder but thinking differently. In this message, we unpack how repentance means seeing life through the lens of God’s truth, not just feeling sorry. 

We’ll explore how grace transforms us from the inside out, why movement without mindset leads us back to old patterns, and how to break bad habits for good. You can fight battles tomorrow—or win the war today. 

Titus 2:11-12

Discussion topics

Icebreaker - What's one small habit (good or bad) that you know affects your day more than it should? 

Titus 2:11–12 - “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions...” According to this passage, what role does grace play in our ability to change?  How is God's grace different from "trying harder" on our own? 

Digging Deeper - How would you define real repentance after today's message?  In what areas of your life have you been trying to modify behavior without changing your thinking?

Personal Reflection: Is there a habit you need to break or replace right now?  (You don’t have to share specifics unless you're comfortable.)  What’s one “cue” (place, time, mood, moment, or people) that triggers that habit?  Which practical step—Remove the Cue, Interrupt the Action, Replace the Routine—would be most helpful for you to focus on this week? 

What is one small habit that you can start today?  

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Letting Go of our Hang-Ups

What if what’s holding you back isn’t around you—but within you? In this message, we look at the internal hangups—old wounds, labels, and coping habits—that can keep us from fully stepping into God’s plan. Through Saul’s story in 1 Samuel 9–10, we see how insecurity and self-doubt can overshadow calling. From chasing donkeys to hiding in baggage, Saul’s journey is a mirror for our own. 

What if God has already called and equipped you—but you’re still stuck behind old expectations? Let’s talk about dropping the baggage and stepping into the life God’s marked out for you. essage Description

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