Growth Group Questions
Matthew 6-10 (Days 8-14)
Icebreakers: (6:55-7:00)(5:10-5:15)
Icebreaker: What’s the worst paycheck you ever received
Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:00-7:05) (5:15-5:20)
1 Corinthians 10:31
What life change did you personally see the last week or Pi2 stories? (7:05-7:10) (5:20-5:25)
H- Find your identity! I- Find your worth! J- Find your priorities!
2. Bible Discussion(pick 2 or 3 IF there is no natural discussion)(7:10-7:25)(5:25-5:40)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Read Matthew 6:24-34
What kinds of things should you not worry about?
Who takes care of the birds and wildflowers? Do you feel confident that God cares for you even more?
What kinds of people allow their worry to dominate their thoughts?
Tell about a time that you were in need and God provided?
What do you do when you feel your worries beginning to dominate your thoughts? What can you do?
What steps can you take to "seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously"?
Sermon Discussion (7:25-7:40) (5:40-5:55)
(You are made for intermission)
Why do you think a lot of people work more than 40 hours a week?
Do you think most people see their boss or God as their provider and why?
Have you ever fallen into the trap of working too much? How so?
How have you seen “not resting” affect your life (emotions, relationships, spiritually)?
Teaser: What would you do if your job required you to miss church services?
True or False: Working on the Sabbath/Lord’s day is a lack of faith. Why or why not?
How have you seen God provide for you when you put the things of God first?
How many hours a week is too much work and why?
What are some practical things that you have found help you take time to rest or not over work?
What are some of your favorite ways to recharge?
VIDEO - Work (RE)Defined 2 (7:40-7:55) (5:55-6:10) Work (RE)Defined 2
Is there anything from the video that stood out to you?
Honestly, what is your top priority at work?
What are some things you do to remain connected with God at work?
How can you constantly remind yourself who’s you are while at work?
How often do you talk to God throughout your workday? Before? After?
What is one thing you can add to your workday to make God your priority?
5. 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!!!!!
H- List! I- Trust! J- Rest!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15) (6:20-6:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133
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Matthew 11-14 (Days 15-21)
Icebreakers: (6:55-7:00)(5:10-5:15)
Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:00-7:05) (5:15-5:20)
1 Corinthians 10:31
What life change did you personally see the last week or Pi2 stories? (7:05-7:10) (5:20-5:25)
H- List! I- Trust! J- Rest!
2. Bible Discussion(pick 2 or 3 IF there is no natural discussion)(7:10-7:25)(5:25-5:40)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Read Matthew 13:3-9 and 18-23
What did the different paths represent?
What does the seed represent?
How have you seen these paths in your life or others?
Would you believe you seed fell on the footpath, shallow soil, thorns, or fertile soil? How do you know?
What are some ways you can ensure that your seed doesn't get eaten by birds, wilt under the hot sun, or get choked out by thorns?
Sermon Discussion (7:25-7:40) (5:40-5:55)
(You are made for a mission)
VIDEO - Work (RE)Defined 2 (7:40-7:55) (5:55-6:10) Work (RE)Defined 3
Is there anything from the video that stood out to you?
How does it feel that no matter you job, your work matters to God?
Can you honestly say you do your job with all your heart? What does that look like?
What would change in your work life if you were working to honor the Lord?
How have you had to lead with integrity in your job?
How have you been a light to others in your work? How can you?
5. 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!!!!!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15) (6:20-6:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133
Icebreakers: (6:55-7:00)(5:10-5:15)
Icebreaker: What’s the worst paycheck you ever received
Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:00-7:05) (5:15-5:20)
1 Corinthians 10:31
What life change did you personally see the last week or Pi2 stories? (7:05-7:10) (5:20-5:25)
H- Find your identity! I- Find your worth! J- Find your priorities!
2. Bible Discussion(pick 2 or 3 IF there is no natural discussion)(7:10-7:25)(5:25-5:40)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Read Matthew 6:24-34
What kinds of things should you not worry about?
Who takes care of the birds and wildflowers? Do you feel confident that God cares for you even more?
What kinds of people allow their worry to dominate their thoughts?
Tell about a time that you were in need and God provided?
What do you do when you feel your worries beginning to dominate your thoughts? What can you do?
What steps can you take to "seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously"?
Sermon Discussion (7:25-7:40) (5:40-5:55)
(You are made for intermission)
Why do you think a lot of people work more than 40 hours a week?
Do you think most people see their boss or God as their provider and why?
Have you ever fallen into the trap of working too much? How so?
How have you seen “not resting” affect your life (emotions, relationships, spiritually)?
Teaser: What would you do if your job required you to miss church services?
True or False: Working on the Sabbath/Lord’s day is a lack of faith. Why or why not?
How have you seen God provide for you when you put the things of God first?
How many hours a week is too much work and why?
What are some practical things that you have found help you take time to rest or not over work?
What are some of your favorite ways to recharge?
VIDEO - Work (RE)Defined 2 (7:40-7:55) (5:55-6:10) Work (RE)Defined 2
Is there anything from the video that stood out to you?
Honestly, what is your top priority at work?
What are some things you do to remain connected with God at work?
How can you constantly remind yourself who’s you are while at work?
How often do you talk to God throughout your workday? Before? After?
What is one thing you can add to your workday to make God your priority?
5. 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!!!!!
H- List! I- Trust! J- Rest!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15) (6:20-6:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133
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Matthew 11-14 (Days 15-21)
Icebreakers: (6:55-7:00)(5:10-5:15)
Memory Verse (Try to quote first, then look up and read) (7:00-7:05) (5:15-5:20)
1 Corinthians 10:31
What life change did you personally see the last week or Pi2 stories? (7:05-7:10) (5:20-5:25)
H- List! I- Trust! J- Rest!
2. Bible Discussion(pick 2 or 3 IF there is no natural discussion)(7:10-7:25)(5:25-5:40)
Is there anything from LAST WEEK’S reading you wanted to point out or any questions?
Read Matthew 13:3-9 and 18-23
What did the different paths represent?
What does the seed represent?
How have you seen these paths in your life or others?
Would you believe you seed fell on the footpath, shallow soil, thorns, or fertile soil? How do you know?
What are some ways you can ensure that your seed doesn't get eaten by birds, wilt under the hot sun, or get choked out by thorns?
Sermon Discussion (7:25-7:40) (5:40-5:55)
(You are made for a mission)
VIDEO - Work (RE)Defined 2 (7:40-7:55) (5:55-6:10) Work (RE)Defined 3
Is there anything from the video that stood out to you?
How does it feel that no matter you job, your work matters to God?
Can you honestly say you do your job with all your heart? What does that look like?
What would change in your work life if you were working to honor the Lord?
How have you had to lead with integrity in your job?
How have you been a light to others in your work? How can you?
5. 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!!!!!
5. Group Prayer (8:05-8:15) (6:20-6:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.
Send prayer request/praises to Kendra Prettyman (913) 710-5133