Move It To The Middle
Pastor Steven Furtick
Sermon Highlights
Everyone is in the middle of something.
Purpose determines position. Focusing on something peripheral can cause you to miss what God is doing.
The middle will make you merciful.
When you’re in it, the middle feels like the end.
Moses’ hesitancy wasn’t rooted in rebellion, but rejection.
God's name is 'I AM THAT I AM.' He meets you at your point of need, whatever that need may be.
Allow yourself to hope past this chapter and write potential into your story: “But he/she…”
It can be the end of it if you let it be. Move it to the middle.
Wherever God has positioned you, He will empower you.
Scriptures
Exodus 3:1-11 - Moses meets God in the burning bush.
Acts 7:20-36 - Stephen tells Moses’ story.
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Steven talked about Main Character Energy. Who comes to mind when you think of Main Character Energy (could be a movie character, a tv character, or someone else)? What’s one word that comes to mind when you think of Main Character Energy?
Discussion Questions
“When you’re in it, the middle feels like the end.” Share about a time when you felt like you were at your end, but you realized it was the middle after God brought you through. What did you learn in that experience?
“Wherever God has positioned you, He will empower you.” What are you struggling to feel prepared for, and need to trust that God has empowered you to accomplish it?
Additional Questions
“God's name is 'I AM THAT I AM.' He meets you at your point of need, whatever that need may be.” What practical ways can you grow a deeper awareness of God's presence and provision at your point of need?
“Purpose determines position. Focusing on something peripheral can cause you to miss what God is doing.” What has your attention but could be distracting you from what God wants you to focus on?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
"What is one area of your life where you need to 'move it to the middle' — to surrender your own plans and refocus on trusting God's purpose in that area?"
Pray for a deeper understanding of God's "I AM" presence and provision and the courage to overcome the fear of rejection and step into God's calling and purpose for their lives.