ICEBREAKERS
Make sure to start off with prayer. Then choose one or more questions to open up with.
1. Fall is about to officially begin! What is your favorite thing about this season?
REVIEW & TALK-IT-OUT
Go through each main point and scripture from the message and use the corresponding questions in discussion with your group.
Imagination is the beginning of faith.
POINT 1: THE GREATEST USE OF YOUR IMAGINATION IS TO SEE YOUR PRESENT AND FUTURE SELF BEING PART OF GOD'S PLAN.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
TALK-IT-OUT #1:
How do you imagine yourself being part of God's plan?
POINT 2: THERE ARE 4 STEPS THAT LEAD TO YOUR PLACE IN GOD'S PLAN:
Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
TALK-IT-OUT #2: KNOW GOD
What are some of your daily practices that help you know God better?
TALK-IT-OUT #3: FIND FREEDOM
There is always more freedom to be found. What are some ways you can begin to gain freedom from negative habits?
TALK-IT-OUT #4: DISCOVER PURPOSE
Do you struggle with knowing your purpose? What are you naturally good at and enjoy doing?
TALK-IT-OUT #5: MAKE A DIFFERENCE
How do you partner with God through your skills, time, and resources? Is there something different you want to try?
POINT 3: SAY YES TO GOD'S PLAN
EPH. 3:20,21 (Msg.)
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
TALK-IT-OUT #6:
What would it look like this week to be fully aware of the Holy Spirit working within you?
WRITE-It-Out
Encourage your group to start writing things down. Do the following exercises:
- Of these 4 points: know God, find freedom, discover purpose, or make a difference - identify one that is lacking in your life, then write a prayer to God asking for wisdom and direction.
- After writing out your prayer make a list of actions you can take to gain ground in this area.
Live-It-Out
Encourage your group to start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
- Challenge yourself to learn something new about God's character this week. Spend time in the Bible, pray and seek Him with a fresh hunger!
- Complete Growth Track. Every Saturday in Tacoma 6:00pm, and every Sunday at all of our campuses. Bellevue 9:45am & Tacoma 11:30am.
- Consider serving together as a life group. To view serving opportunities with Champions Foundation, click HERE.
Closing Thoughts
- Finish group with prayer requests and praise reports.
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