Sermon Highlights
“When the person changes, so does the place.”
“On the way to where you’re going, stay open to what God is doing – God is on the way!”
“The first thing God is going to have to heal in us is our expectation – change your focus.”
“I will not let the place I’m in make me doubt the purpose that I carry.”
“You don’t have to be spectacular, you just have to show up – stand there!”
Scriptures
Acts 3:1-11 - Peter and John heal a man ‘on the way’ to the Temple.
Acts 4:3-4 - Peter and John were placed in jail.
Acts 4:13-14 - The healed man stood with Peter and John.
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Steven shared a story about the Carowinds theme park this Sunday. He said, “Carowinds didn’t used to be better, you were just younger.” Share something you loved as a kid that “seemed better” when you were younger.
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you?
Discussion Questions
“On the way to where you’re going, stay open to what God is doing – God is on the way!” What might God be calling you to do where you’re at right now, even as you work towards something in the future?
“You don’t have to be spectacular, you just have to show up – stand there!” What does “showing up” look like for you this week?
Additional Questions
“When the person changes, so does the place.” What change have you been praying for that God is calling you to be the change in?
“The first thing God is going to have to heal in us is our expectation – change your focus.” What expectations do you need to surrender to God and trust Him with?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Pastor Steven said, “The first thing God is going to have to heal in us is our expectation – change your focus.” Where can you work on changing your focus this week?
Ask God to help your members let go of unmet expectations and trust that God is working “on the way.” Ask God to reveal to each member what He wants them to be focused on and to look for what He’s calling them to do this week.