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
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Luke 1:26-38 - This Christmas, discover how God is on the move—sending Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth and inviting ordinary people into the greatest story ever told. Explore Mary’s costly yet courageous “yes” and what it reveals about the Christian life.
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
Mark 3:32-35 - Discover why community is the most essential practice for following Jesus. This week’s passage highlights the kind of people we’re called to walk with—those who do the will of God.
Jn. 15:5-17 - Discover how staying connected to Jesus—the true vine—produces lasting spiritual fruit. Learn how a simple Rule of Life, shaped by practices like prayer, Scripture, sabbath, solitude, community, and service, helps us remain rooted in Him.
Mark 2:17 - Jesus came to call sinners—those who know they miss the mark. Following him begins with humility and self-awareness, not perfection.
