This Is What A Miracle Feels Like
Sermon Highlights
If you don’t know what faith feels like, you can have it and not realize it.
The prison proves your progress.
I slept — I rested when I was worried.
I was struck — God pushed me to move.
I stumbled — It wasn’t perfect, but I started moving in the right direction.
When you’ve done all you can do, sleep on it.
Sometimes a miracle feels like being struck.
You can stumble and still walk straight.
Scriptures
Acts 12:5-17 - Peter’s miraculous release from prison
Mark 4:37-38 - Jesus sleeps in the midst of a storm
Isaiah 53:4-5 - Jesus was struck on our behalf
Luke 23:26 - Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus as He stumbled
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Steven shared about how he was able to resist the chocolate-covered pretzels. What’s a favorite snack that would be super hard for you to resist?
eGroup Highlights
What’s your highlight from this week’s sermon?
Discussion Questions
“Sometimes a miracle feels like being struck.” Tell about a time when you thought you were being attacked but really you were being covered.
“I slept. I was struck. I stumbled.” Which of these resonates with what you’re currently facing?
Additional Questions
“When you’ve done all you can do, sleep on it.” Share about a situation that you want to change but cannot control.
“You can stumble and still walk straight.” Where can you acknowledge that you are moving forward, even though it feels like you're stumbling?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Pastor Steven reminded us: “You can stumble and still walk straight.” Ask your eGroup: where are you stumbling right now? What burdens are you carrying as you try to walk forward?
Pray that your eGroup members will remember who stumbles alongside them — Jesus. Pray they release their burdens over to Jesus and that He will gently lead them on to the miracles He has for them this week.