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The God of Again

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Conversation Starters

Looking for a way to get the group talking? Try this conversation starter.
  • In the spirit of repetition, share a song, movie, or tv show that you could listen to, or watch, again and again? 

Sermon Reflection

Help to transition the group to the discussion with one of these questions.
  • What did God reveal to you through this week’s message?
  • What was your main takeaway from the sermon?

Sermon Discussion

  • “What does God keep repeating in your life that you keep resisting?” What would it look like for you to surrender that area over to God?
  • “Immaturity is doing something once in a while and wondering why it didn’t work.” What’s something you need to commit to doing, again and again, to keep becoming who God is calling you to be?
  • How have you seen God use “the one that got away” as “the one that got you ready” for what He had next for you? Where can you start applying this truth in your life today? 
  • Read John 21:15-17. In what area(s) of your life do you need a reminder of who you are and what you’re capable of? (In other words, where have you lost sight of who God has called you to be?) 
  • “Every time I come to God, it’s a compliment to Him.” How does this encourage you to bring your requests and desires to God this week?
  • Read Luke 15:21-24. When you think about God, do you tend to view Him as “the God of against” or as “the God of again?” How has this impacted the way you go to God with struggles that you’re going through “again?”

Activating Faith

  • Challenge your group to keep activating their faith. Make this a part of your eGroup time or send this activity to them after you meet.
  • We all have seasons where we don’t know what to pray or how to pray. Thankfully, prayer doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply saying “thank you” again and again is enough. 
  • Take some time to reflect on all God has given to you and the countless ways He’s provided for you. Next, make a list of 10 “thank you’s.” Use this as a starting point for praying to God and praising Him for all His blessings. Even if you can’t make a list of 10 specific things, simply write down “Thank you, God” 10 times and repeat that prayer to God. He hears you and is delighted by your prayers! 
  • Example: 
    1. Thank you, God, for your forgiveness. 
    2. Thank you, God, for your grace. 
    3. Thank you, God, for my family. 
    4. Thank you, God, for providing for me. 
    5. …

Prayer

Close out your group with prayer Dear Father, thank you for being the God of again. Remind me that you are always for me and working things together for my good. Help me remember that you care about each of my needs and are delighted to provide for me again and again. 

Additional Resources

Want to help your group go deeper after you meet? Send them one of these resources that relate to the sermon topic.
  • ​​​​​​Watch “Don’t Fight Your Future” by Pastor Steven for encouragement on how to nurture your now to get to the fruit of your future.
  • Listen to “Do It Again” by Elevation Worship for a reminder that God is the God of again! 
  • Watch this short for hope that God loves us even on our worst day.