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Growth Group Questions

Allow people to arrive, talk, and snack (6:45-7:00)(5:00-5:15)
 
Pray

Icebreakers: (7:00-7:05)(5:15 -5:20)
Icebreaker: Tell your greatest fish tale!
 
******NEXT WEEK IS GO TIME************
(save time for discussing what your group is doing and let Jenn know what was decided)


1. Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read)  (7:05-7:10)(5:20-5:25)
– Matthew 16:18

What life change did you personally see last week or who did you share Jesus with last week (Pi2)?  (7:10-7:15)(5:25-530)

 
2. Bible Discussion  (ONLY IF there is no natural discussion) (7:15-7:35)(5:30-5:50)
          

         Job 35-42, Acts 2-8, Genesis 11-17, Psalms 109 (Days 23-29)
 
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions? 

Read Acts 2:42-47
What did the disciples do when they started meeting together? v42-47
 
What did the Lord do as a result of these things? v47
 
What would it look like for a church today to follow the pattern shown in these verses?
 
What keeps people today from being as involved in the church as these early Christians were?
 
In what ways do you see yourself following the early church's example?
 
Which area is hardest for you to participate in: gather, grow, give back, or go? Why?
 
What can you do this week to become more connected to your church community?

3. Sermon Discussion (7:35-7:55)(5:50-6:10)

"To go with Jesus is to go for Jesus!"

What stood out to you in the sermon?
Do you think most Christians evangelize? Why or why not?

Tell about a time you were nervous to share Jesus with someone.

What’s the #1 reason that keeps you from sharing the gospel with people?

True or False: Every Christian is called to evangelize.

If someone asked you how to get saved, would you be able to answer? Why or why not?

What stood out to you more and why: We are ordered, We are overwhelmed, We are obligated, or We are given opportunities? (let multiple people answer)

Have you ever had a family member or friend who was not a follower of Jesus die? How did that make you feel?

What does your Pi2 list look like?

Do you think you are good witness for Jesus? Why or why not?

​How could you be more bold for Jesus this week?


4. Life Change – Application (7:55-8:05)(6:10-6:20)
What is one thing that you can do this week? (TRY TO HOLD OUT ON GIVING OPTIONS!!!!!
 
Challenge: Find some fish!
 
(H- Be resolved! I- Be random! J- Be real!)
 

5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15)(6:20-6:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer requests and/or praises and pray for each other.

Send prayer requests/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133.
 
******NEXT WEEK IS GO TIME************
(save time for discussing what your group is doing and let Jenn know what was decided)
 

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  • Home
  • GATHER
    • Why go to church?
    • Times & Locations
    • Social Media
    • Next Steps Card
    • About us >
      • Our Vision
      • Our Staff
      • Our Story
      • Our Values
      • Our Beliefs
      • Our Finances
      • Our Bylaws
    • porchTV
    • porchPotluck
    • Salvation
    • Next Steps
    • Worship >
      • Live Worship
      • Worship Songs
      • Worship Team Tryouts
      • Lyrics
      • Hymns
    • Announcements
    • Contact Us
  • GROW
    • Why join a Growth Group?
    • New Believers
    • Growth Groups >
      • Growth Groups
      • Growth Group UNITED
      • Sign Up
      • Growth Group Questions
      • Memory Verses
      • Group Me App
      • Syllabi & Promise
      • Accountability Questions
      • Attendance App
      • Icebreaker Games
      • Party Days
    • Kids & Youth >
      • Kids & Youth
      • Check-in App
      • peeweePorch
      • porchKIDS >
        • theporchKIDS Questions
      • preteenPorch >
        • preteenPorch Questions
      • theporchYOUTH >
        • theporchYOUTH Questions
      • theporchZONE
    • Bible Reading
    • Books of the Bible
    • Baptism
    • Porch Partnership
    • Baby Dedications
    • Prayer
  • GIVE BACK
    • Why should I serve?
    • How can I start volunteering?
    • GIVE BACK acts
    • Volunteer Placement Test
    • Donate
    • Training >
      • Check lists
      • Training Videos
      • Additional Training >
        • Picking a worship set
      • thePorch Key Concepts
      • Resources
      • What if I can't make it?
      • How to contact your team
      • Attendance App
      • How to make sure guests return
      • Childcare Agreement
      • Background Check
    • GIVE BACK Calendar
    • Spiritual Gifts
    • Positions
    • Church Directory
    • Porch Person of the Month
    • Apply
    • Maintenance
  • GO
    • Why should I evangelize?
    • Share Your Story
    • GO TIME
    • Pi2
    • Blockparty
    • Testimonies
    • Salvation
    • Missions
    • thePorch Plant
    • porchproject
    • Evangelism Tools
    • Donate