The Power Of A Place

Sermon Highlights 

• Sometimes God’s provision is connected to a place

• Preparation, provision, and purpose are connected to a place

• If you want to see a move of God, put yourself in a place God is moving

• Places you find yourself waiting are places of preparation

• God is preparing you for what He’s prepared for you

• Before God used them, He moved them

Scriptures

• Acts 1:4-9 - The disciples wait in Jerusalem  

• Acts 2:1-5 - The disciples receive the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem

• Matthew 13:1-23 - The parable of the sower

• Genesis 40 - Joseph the “dreamer” becomes Joseph the “dream-interpreter”

• Luke 15:17 - The prodigal son’s provision had to do with his location 

• Hebrews 11:8 - Abraham was called to a place

Sermon Discussion

Conversation Starter 

• Pastor Jonathan shared about how he loves to watch nature documentaries after church. What’s your favorite “after-church” activity to do? 

eGroup Highlights

• What’s your highlight from this week’s sermon?

Discussion Questions 

• “Preparation, provision, and purpose are connected to a place.” Share an example of a place where you’ve experienced God’s power in one of these areas.

• “Before God used them, He moved them.” Where do you feel like you're moving out of your comfort zone and into a place of new potential?

Additional Questions 

• “Places you find yourself waiting are places of preparation.” Where do you feel like you’re in a 'waiting room’ and need to trust it’s a place of preparation? 

• “Sometimes God’s provision is connected to a place.” Where do you feel positioned for God’s provision, and where do you need to shift your position?

Prayer Prompt

Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:

Pastor Jonathan said, “The places you find yourself waiting are places of preparation.” What do you have coming this week where you will need to hold onto this as a reminder?

Pray that your eGroup members find God’s strength in their waiting places this week. Encourage them to remember that as they wait, God is preparing them for what He’s prepared for them.