Manheim BIC Church
SERMON NOTES
Proverbs 14:4 ESV
Group Discussion & Life Challenge
Use these notes as discussion prompts for your group, or in your personal time with God.
Connect:
Get to know each other. Connect, warm up to each other, fellowship.
Care:
Carry each other's burdens. Share life’s challenges and practice Soul Care. Pray together.
Challenge:
Dive into God’s Word. Use these discussion questions. Learn from each other's insight
Reflection/Discussion Questions:
1) What are some of the thoughts in the group about the phrase "No Mess, No Harvest"?
2) Have two or more people share about a season when you have felt like your time with God has been unfulfilling, lifeless, or dry? Or maybe you have felt that you were not experiencing spiritual growth?
3) Where can we see the Mess become a Harvest in the letter to Philemon?
4) If we use the letter to Philemon as a picture of a Mess that became a Harvest, how can that potentially be true in areas of our lives today? Give an example of a Mess that could become a Harvest? Is it a relationship that requires forgiveness and grace like it was for Philemon, or is it something completely different?
5) Is there a mess that is a struggle you feel comfortable sharing with your group today? Is this something that could be prayed about with the group?
Do you need an extra measure of grace today, and could you share that with the group to pray with you?
Clarify:
Does anyone need clarity on something? Are there any big God questions you are wrestling with?
Celebrate:
Celebrate life’s successes and God’s provision. Worship God’s presence. Time to brag about God.
PRAYER OF SALVATION
Jesus, I believe you came because you love us, you died on the cross because you love us and you rose again because you desired to make a way for me to be with you now and in Heaven. I am sorry for sinning and going my own way, please forgive me. God be the King of my life, I invite you right now to come and change my heart and life. Amen
If you prayed the Prayer of Salvation, do these three things:
1. Tell someone that you started a relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Talk to God and tell him about your life. Just talk to him like you would to a friend because HE is your friend,
3. Check out that reading plan above (Click on the "First Steps" image above).