Posts with the category “godly-response-to-conflict”

Small Group Discussion GuideOpening prayer (3 minutes)Lord God, our Father and King, thank You that You formed our inward parts and wove us together in our mother’s womb. Thank You that Your thoughts ...  Read More

Daily DevoDAY 1 — TURNING TO GOD IN THE DARKTheme: The first movement of lament is simply to turn toward God and cry out.OPENING PRAYERLord, God of my salvation, I come to You today not with polished ...  Read More

PSALM 88 — SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE"Crying Out in the Darkness"Designed for a 60-minute small group gatheringNote for leaders: Psalm 88 is often called the darkest chapter in the Bible. Unlike mos...  Read More

Based on a sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 6/21/26Day 1 - Knowing HimOpening PrayerFather, thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, and for the invitation to truly know Him - not just know about Him...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guidebased on a sermon by Greg Ballog, 6/21/26Opening PrayerOpen the group with the following prayer, or invite a volunteer to pray in their own words along these lines:Heavenly...  Read More

Daily Devotion based on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 6/14/26Day 1 – Dwelling in His ShelterOpening prayerLord God, today I come to You as my refuge and my shelter. You know every fear, every pressur...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guide based on sermon by Tim Bach, 6/14/26Opening prayerLord God, our refuge and fortress, we come to You today seeking Your presence and Your protection. You know our fears, ou...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guide based on a sermon by Tim Bach, 6/7/26Opening (5 minutes)Welcome everyone and briefly introduce the theme: “It’s Still Jesus – trusting that Jesus really is God and the exa...  Read More

Based on a sermon preached by Mike Johnson 5/17/26Small Group Discussion GuideSession GoalTo help the group see how the redemptive arc of Love, Rejection, Forgiveness, Salvation, and Abundant Life app...  Read More

Based on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 5/10/26Opening Prayer:Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of mothers and the women who have loved, shaped, and guided us. As we gather, help us reflect on w...  Read More

Small Group Discussion based on a sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 4/26/26Opening prayerLord, thank You for bringing us together. Open our hearts and minds to see how Moses points us to Jesus, and help...  Read More

Based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 4/12/26Daily DevotionDay 1Opening PrayerLord, thank You for bringing me to Your Word today. Help me see the seriousness of sin and the beauty of Your grace. Op...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guide based on a sermon by Tim Bach, 3/22/26Opening Prayer (3–5 minutes)Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd who sees us, knows us, and lays down Your life for us. We invite Yo...  Read More

The Good Shepherd 5 day devotionalbased on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 3/22/26Day 1 – The Good Shepherd Who SeesOpening PrayerJesus, my Good Shepherd, thank You that You see me right where I am tod...  Read More

Daily Devo: The Good Fightbased on sermon preached by Tim Bach, 3/8/26Day 1 – The Greater Good of PersecutionOpening prayerLord, open my eyes to see persecution and hardship through Your perspective, ...  Read More

The Good Fight--Small Group Discussion GuideBased on a sermon preached by Tim Bach 3/8/26Opening (5 minutes)Leader briefly welcomes everyone and explains the focus for the discussion is “The Greater G...  Read More