September 21, 2025
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The first Christians had small groups! They knew, because Jesus modelled it, that we’re much better in groups than we are as individuals. The group that gathered in Antioch was diverse, zoned in on Jesus and figuring out how to be outward-facing. Your own group will want all that and more!
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Questions:
Acts 13:1-5
- What was the best team/group you’ve been part of? What made it so good?
- How diverse is your small group (age, income, ethnic heritage, etc)? Is it time to pray that our Lord helps you become more diverse?
- How is your group more about Jesus than about the comfort of its members? How do you stretch/challenge and encourage each other into deeper obedience?
- How is your small group becoming ‘outward facing’? What will that mean for your group this year?
- Last year, we introduced the BLESS model of evangelism (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share). How are you doing one of those things right now with a person who does not yet follow Jesus?
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Recent Sermons
Matthew 26:36-39 - Christian practices like prayer and Sabbath quiet the noise so we can hear God’s voice and face the deeper emotions He invites us to heal.
Mark 1:35 - Jesus modelled a life of restraint and rhythm, showing us how to live with peace and purpose even amid urgency through the practices he shared.
Luke 6:39-49 - Jesus reminds us that we all have teachers shaping us. Some lead us astray, but when we follow him, we learn to live as we were truly meant to.
Romans 12:1-2 - Jesus’ invitation is to follow him: to be with him, become like him, and do what he did. We surrender control to Jesus, resist the pattern of the world that shapes us, and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit for transformation.
Mark 1:16-18 -We begin our series on Practicing the Way—exploring how Jesus’ rhythms of prayer, fasting, solitude, and Sabbath invite ordinary people to grow in grace and intimacy with God
Acts 17:16-34 -Paul shares the hope of Jesus in everyday language, guiding seekers toward truth and showing where their search for God had gone astray.
