Posts with the category “jesus”

The 23rd PsalmSession OverviewMost people believe that abundance—having more possessions, success, or comfort—will bring happiness. Yet we discover again and again that our “abundance” leaves us disco...  Read More

Psalm 23: Finding Contentment in the Shepherd5-Day Devotional StudyDay 1 – Abundance Isn’t Always EnoughRead: Psalm 23:1“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”Devotional ThoughtEvery generation c...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guidebased on a sermon preached by Tim Bach 10/19/25**Opening Prayer:**"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, eager to learn from Your Word. Guide...  Read More

Daily Devo: John 10 Being Sheepishbased on a sermon preached by Pastor Greg Ballog, Oct 10, 2025Day 1: Recognizing the Shepherd's VoiceOpening Prayer:"Dear Lord, help us to discern Your voice amidst t...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guidebased on a sermon preached by Greg Ballog Oct 10, 2025Small Group Discussion GuideOpening Prayer:"Dear Lord, as we gather together, open our hearts and minds to Your Word. ...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guidebased on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 10/5/25Opening PrayerHeavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. As we gather ...  Read More

Daily DevoBased on Sermon preached by Tim Bach, 10/5/25Day 1: Trust Over WorryOpening Prayer:Heavenly Father, we come to You with open hearts, seeking to understand and trust in Your plans for us. Hel...  Read More

Daily Devo--Pursuing God's Wisdom, the Path to True LivingBased on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 9/21/25Day 1: Pursuing God’s WisdomOpening Prayer"Dear Lord, as we start this devotional journey, gran...  Read More

Opening PrayerBegin the session with a prayer inviting God’s presence and seeking His wisdom.Example Prayer:"Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together today. As we dive into Your Word, op...  Read More

 Day 1: The Foundation of TruthOpening Prayer:"Heavenly Father, help us today to understand Your truth as we explore Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to discern Your voice in a world full of noise...  Read More

Small Group Discussion GuideLiving Out Our Faith:Quick to Listen Slow to Angerbased on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 9/14/25Opening PrayerBegin with a simple prayer asking for guidance and understand...  Read More

Greatest Hits Sermon Series Week 1An Open Invitation: Responding to God's Calla Daily Devotion based on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 9/7/25Day 1: Understanding the InvitationOpening Prayer:"Lord, op...  Read More

An Open Invitation, Responding to God's Callbased on the sermon preached by Tim Bach, 9/7/25Opening Prayer:"Heavenly Father, thank you for bringing us together today. Open our hearts and minds to your...  Read More

They’re Not Just KidsParenting Series, Labor Day 20255 Daily DevotionsDay 1 – Don’t Parent Without the InstructionsScripture: Deuteronomy 6:5–6 – “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart ...  Read More

They’re Not Just KidsParenting Series, Labor Day 2025 Small Group Study: Parenting With Conviction(60 Minutes)Opening Icebreaker (5 minutes)“What’s the most frustrating thing you’ve ever put together?...  Read More

PG, Week 3: Divine Parenting--Nurturing Faith & CharacterDay 1: Understanding the Call of ParentingOpening Prayer:"Dear Lord, open our hearts to understand the sacred call You have given us in parenti...  Read More

PG: Parenting-Nurturing Faith and CharacterSmall Group Discussion Guidebased on sermon by Tim Bach 8/17/25Opening PrayerPrayer: "Heavenly Father, we gather here today to seek Your wisdom and guidance ...  Read More

PG: Week 2 - Marriage God's Perfect DesignSmall Group Discussion Guide based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25Opening PrayerHeavenly Father, we gather here to seek Your wisdom and guidance as...  Read More

Marriage: Perfect DesignDaily Devotion based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25Each day there is a daily topic. Journal or, if you're married, discuss these topics with your spouse.Day 1: The ...  Read More

PG Week One: Daily DevoDay 1: Prioritizing Connection Over Control- Opening Prayer: "Gracious Father, help us to understand the importance of fostering strong relationships with our children. Guide us...  Read More

**Small Group Discussion Guide: Parental Guidance Week 1****Opening Prayer**  "Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together today to explore Your teachings on parenting. Open our hearts...  Read More

Prayer + Actions + WordsA Small Group Discussion Guidebased on a sermon preached by Pastor Ballog, 7/27/25Opening Prayer:"Dear Heavenly Father, we gather to explore Your Word and how it speaks to our ...  Read More

Aligning our prayer, actions, and words, a daily devotionalbased on a sermon preached by Pastor Ballog 7/27/25Day 1: Devotion in PrayerOpening Prayer:Heavenly Father, help us to prioritize time with Y...  Read More

Daily Devo: Colossians Week 3 Heavenly RelationshipsDay 1: Understanding Godly RelationshipsOpening PrayerHeavenly Father, open my heart to understand the true nature of godly relationships. Help me t...  Read More

Colossians Week 3 Heavenly Relationshipsbased on a sermon by Tim Bach, 7/20/25Small Group Discussion GuideOpening PrayerBegin with a prayer asking God to open hearts and minds to His word, deepen unde...  Read More

Overcoming Indifference: The Power of Christ's GospelSmall Group Discussion GuideJuly 13, 2025Opening Prayer:"Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for gathering us here today. We humbly ask for Your pre...  Read More

5-Day Daily Devotional: "What's it Gonna Be?" Colossians 1Day 1: Faithful FollowershipOpening Prayer:"Lord, as we begin this devotional, open our hearts to understand what it truly means to be faithfu...  Read More

Small Group Discussion Guide: Colossians 1 - "What's it Gonna Be?"Opening Prayer:"Gracious Father, we gather here today to seek your wisdom and guidance. Open our hearts and minds to the truth of your...  Read More

In Pursuit:Continuing To Serve--Preventing Spiritual Drift Across GenerationsDaily Devotional adapted from a sermon by Tim Bach, preached on6/29/25Day 1: The Power of Choices- Opening Prayer:  Pray fo...  Read More

Continuing to Serve: Preventing Spiritual Drift Across GenerationsSmall Group Discussion Guide based on Sermon by Tim Bach, 6/29/25Opening Prayer:Start with a moment of silence, then offer a prayer as...  Read More

Seeking God's Wisdom--Dangers of Going It AloneSermon from Sunday, June 22, 2025Daily DevoDay 1: Seeking God’s Guidance**Opening Prayer:**Heavenly Father, we come before You, seeking Your wisdom and g...  Read More

In Pursuit: Don't Go It AloneSmall Group Discussion Guide from June 29, 2025To transform this sermon into a small group discussion guide, we can create a structure that allows participants to explore ...  Read More

Father's Day Message 2025Small Group Discussion GuideOpening Prayer:Heavenly Father, we gather here today to explore the profound role of fathers and how we can embody Your love and wisdom in our live...  Read More

Sermon Recap: This week we explored a difficult but necessary topic: the wrath of God as seen in the destruction of Jericho in Joshua 6. Far from being a story of arbitrary violence or divine overreac...  Read More

In Pursuit:  God's Wrath on JerichoSmall Group Discussion GuideSermon Recap: This week we explored a difficult but necessary topic: the wrath of God as seen in the destruction of Jericho in Joshua 6. ...  Read More

Daily Devo: Walking To Victorybased on sermon by Tim Bach, June 8, 2025Day 1: Foundations of Faith- Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, guide us today as we seek to strengthen our foundation of faith. He...  Read More

 June 8, 2025Small Group Discussion GuideOpening PrayerStart with a heartfelt prayer asking for God's presence, guidance, and wisdom during the discussion."Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You tod...  Read More

Opening Prayer: "Gracious God, teach me to turn remembrance into obedient action. Draw me closer to You through Your Word and my experience of Your love. Amen." Scripture Reading: James 1:22-25 ...  Read More

- Topic: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy - Question: Discuss what it means to leave a spiritual legacy for future generations. How are you currently doing this? - Question: How do tangible reminders of...  Read More

Rahab's faith not only changed her life but also had a profound impact on her family. Her story illustrates how our faith can bring blessing and transformation to those we love....  Read More