SERMON NOTES

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

1. List the areas you (and your spouse) are presently prioritizing, i.e. jobs, marriage, raising a family, ministry, outreach, etc.
2. Are there any other desires that you would also like to see included in your life mission? (For example: purchasing a home, starting a business, starting a small group, etc.)
3. Start building your mission statement by incorporating the above areas (from #1 and #2) into a mission paragraph. (See example.)"To love and to serve God; to love and to complement one another in order to see the purposes of God fulfilled in our spouse’s life; to raise our children in the truth of God’s Word - equipping them to live godly lives; to be out of debt; to be people helpers in the body of Christ - be it through worship, leading a small group, reaching out neighbors, etc.; to be an active testimony and witness to the world."
4. What goals can you develop (in writing) that will move you toward your mission statement? List at least one.5. What are some action points you (and your spouse) can take to meet these goals? List at least one.

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).