Weekly Messages

Like Joshua, to step into God's promises, we must be strong and courageous. His presence–with us and within us–makes strength and courage possible.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

What truths about God's character (Exodus 34:6–7) help you trust Him even when you don't fully understand His ways? Can you share a time when you had to trust God's character in a confusing or challenging season of your own life?

Are there specific practices (daily reading, journaling, Scripture memory, group study) that help you stand firm on God's promises? Where do you want to grow in this area?

How can we, as a church family, remind one another of God's presence in both ordinary life and God-sized challenges?

Sometimes we try really hard to change things by our own power, to look good in front of others or earn God's love. It's exhausting! Paul reminds us that God has already saved us and given us His power, even though we did not deserve it. Now, we have the exciting opportunity to embark on the adventure of living a little more like Jesus each day.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

What is one area you have seen God change your life? How can you thank Him for it this week?

What is one way you can put your mind on Christ and things above starting this week?

Are there any sins in your life that you need to put to death? What is one way you can put them to death this week?

What is one way you can put on Christ's love towards people around you this week?

Discover how God is moving in young hearts and how we, as the Church, have a vital role in raising up the next generation!

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Who in your life has influenced your faith the most, and how can you be that kind of influence for someone else?

Are there areas in your life where you say one thing about your faith but live another? How might that inconsistency affect those around you?

What specific ways can you support the next generation over the next school year?

We all suffer from spiritual amnesia. When our souls forget, we preach truth to ourselves until our hearts catch up.

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QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

Reflect on a time when you had to choose faith over feelings.How can self-preaching become a spiritual discipline in your life?

Which "benefits" of God from Psalm 103 stand out most to you right now—and why might your soul need to remember them today?

How might your decision to bless the Lord despite your circumstances impact someone else's faith this week?

Let's score a "100" God's way this school year!

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QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION

What does it look like for you to "make a joyful noise" in your current season of life? How does that challenge or encourage your view of worship?

In what areas of life are you most tempted to define yourself by what you do instead of who you belong to? How can remembering your identity in Christ reshape those areas?

Which of these four reminders—Worship over Worry, Identity over Achievement, Gratitude over Grumbling, or Faith over Fear—do you most need to focus on this week, and why?

The Church is a sent people. We are all sent, right where we are.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

Where in your everyday life do you sense God calling you to "go" and make disciples? What might it look like to be more intentional in that space?

How does Jesus' authority ("All authority in heaven and on earth") shape your confidence and approach to living on mission?

What's holding you back from stepping more fully into the mission of making disciples, and how might Jesus' promised presence help you move forward?

We examine the final chapter of Acts, a remarkable conclusion that intentionally leaves the story open-ended, inviting us to step into the ongoing mission of God's kingdom.

Wherever you are, you're on assignment. What does it look like to live like it?

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

Where in your life is God calling you to show unusual kindness—the kind that costs something, the kind that's not expected or earned?

Have you been carrying the weight of labels—either from others or from yourself—that don't line up with what God says about you? What would it look like to let God define you this week?

What might change if you stopped viewing your current situation as a detour and started seeing it as your assignment? What's one way you can stay on mission right where you are?

Even in life's fiercest storms, God is not absent—He is present, speaking, and faithful to deliver.

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

What storms—past or present—have made you question God's nearness, and how did He show up in them?

In what ways do we try to hold on to "lifeboats" instead of fully trusting God's Word?

How might obedience—especially in difficult circumstances—be the key to experiencing God's deliverance in your life?

Have we lost sight of what freedom truly means—and what it's for?

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Questions for Reflection & Discussion

Paul didn't stay silent before Felix, Festus, or Agrippa—he spoke truth with clarity and courage, even when it was risky. Where might God be calling you to speak truth, even if it costs you influence, comfort, or approval? What holds you back?

Paul used his Roman citizenship not to escape suffering, but to advance the mission. How are you using the freedoms you've been given—your voice, your vote, your time, your platform—for the kingdom of God?

Paul remembered which kingdom he represented, even while standing trial. As you reflect on your life, your priorities, and your decisions—are they shaped more by earthly identity or heavenly citizenship?