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Pastor Steven Furtick
Sermon Highlights
“God is preparing you for what He has pre-paired you for.”
“You may not feel ready for this season of your life, but God has been preparing you for the exact assignment that you are designed to accomplish.”
“Part of the preparing process is the unpairing.”
“While you’re wondering about your next step, the answer is already at the gate waiting for you.”
“New minds make new moves.”
“Get ready for God to do something in your life that wasn’t even on your menu.”
Scriptures
Acts 10:9-24 – God pre-pairs Peter to preach to the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (ESV) – But, God…
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Holly loves to study a menu before going to a restaurant. Are you someone who looks up restaurant menus before you go, or do you decide what you want to order on the spot?
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you?
Discussion Questions
“You may not feel ready for this season of your life, but God has been preparing you for the exact assignment that you are designed to accomplish.” Share about a time when you didn’t feel prepared for the season or situation you were facing, only to realize that God had already “pre-paired” you to handle it.
“New minds make new moves.” What new thing is God doing in you that proves this statement?
Additional Questions
“God is preparing you for what He has pre-paired you for.” What will you do this week to pair yourself to God so that you are prepared for what He has for you?
“Get ready for God to do something in your life that wasn’t even on your menu.” What’s God doing in your life currently (through a blessing, a person, a situation, etc.) that wasn’t even on your menu a year ago?
“Part of the preparing process is the unpairing.” What do you have to unpair yourself from to prepare for what God is doing in your future? (ex. An old mindset, an unhealthy friendship, etc.)
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Pastor Steven taught us: “Don’t stop praying because you don’t see the proof – the proof might be on the way while you’re praying.”
Ask your eGroup: what is a prayer you’re waiting on God to answer? Pray that each member will continue to pray and seek God even if they don’t see the proof right now. Then pray for God to bring answers and resolution to each of their requests.