Church at the Shores
May 11th - The Narrow Path - Consider the Birds
The Narrow Path series invites us to step into the radical teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, where we discover that the path to true life is often narrow and challenging but leads to an expansive, spacious life in God’s Kingdom.
Locations & Times
Church at the Shores
541 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Friday 11:30 AM
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Service Times: 9am & 10:45am
Welcome to Church at the Shores! Whether you’re looking to connect, watch a message, give, or share a message with a friend, visit www.churchattheshores.com. Everything you need is just a click away.
Service Times: 9am & 10:45am
Feeling worry is human.Feeding worry is harmful.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE CONSIDER THE BIRDS
1. It slows you down.
2. It reframes what matters.
3. It reveals God’s daily care.
4. It exposes our false sense of control.
5. It calls us back to trust.
1. It slows you down.
2. It reframes what matters.
3. It reveals God’s daily care.
4. It exposes our false sense of control.
5. It calls us back to trust.
THE MAIN POINT: GOD CARES ABOUT YOU
Contentment is being satisfied with God’s goodness and at peace with His timing.
Jesus says, "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
- Slow down enough to ask: What am I really seeking?
- Let your life become a daily yes to the Kingdom.
- Slow down enough to ask: What am I really seeking?
- Let your life become a daily yes to the Kingdom.
PRACTICE THIS WEEK
Go outside. Set your timer for 10 minutes. Consider the birds.
Go outside. Set your timer for 10 minutes. Consider the birds.
SMALL GROUP LEADERS' GUIDE
Use these questions to take this message on Sunday into your week with family or friends.
READ TOGETHER: Matthew 6:26-32
START HERE: ICE BREAKER QUESTION
Have you ever had a funny or unexpected encounter with a bird?
Have you ever tried to grow a plant or flower, and totally failed or surprisingly succeeded?
Use these questions to take this message on Sunday into your week with family or friends.
READ TOGETHER: Matthew 6:26-32
START HERE: ICE BREAKER QUESTION
Have you ever had a funny or unexpected encounter with a bird?
Have you ever tried to grow a plant or flower, and totally failed or surprisingly succeeded?
GOING DEEPER: DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What stood out to you most from the message or passage today?
When Jesus says “consider the birds” what do you think He really wants us to notice?
What are some of the things you tend to worry about most often?
How does it make you feel to know that God sees and cares for even the smallest details of your life?
What does it look like for you personally to seek first the Kingdom of God this week?
Can you share a time when you experienced God providing for you in a way you didn’t expect?
What stood out to you most from the message or passage today?
When Jesus says “consider the birds” what do you think He really wants us to notice?
What are some of the things you tend to worry about most often?
How does it make you feel to know that God sees and cares for even the smallest details of your life?
What does it look like for you personally to seek first the Kingdom of God this week?
Can you share a time when you experienced God providing for you in a way you didn’t expect?
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https://www.churchattheshores.com/give/E.S.P.N. for the Group Leader to Remember:
Encouragement
Leadership is 51% encouragement. Don’t underestimate the power of a kind word or a thoughtful affirmation. Look for opportunities to call out the good in each person and remind them of God’s work in their life. Encouragement builds trust and fosters connection in your group.
Scripture
Make space to read Scripture out loud together. God’s Word is living and active, and hearing it read aloud can open hearts and minds to His truth in a powerful way. Even a short passage can spark meaningful conversation and reflection.
Prayer
Create intentional moments for your group to pray together. Whether it’s a simple prayer for the week or interceding for specific needs, prayer connects us to Jesus—and Jesus transforms lives.
Next Step
Always point your group toward one clear, actionable next step before you end. It could be as simple as spending five minutes in stillness this week, reading a specific Scripture, or reaching out to someone in love. A clear next step helps people take what they’ve learned and put it into practice.
Encouragement
Leadership is 51% encouragement. Don’t underestimate the power of a kind word or a thoughtful affirmation. Look for opportunities to call out the good in each person and remind them of God’s work in their life. Encouragement builds trust and fosters connection in your group.
Scripture
Make space to read Scripture out loud together. God’s Word is living and active, and hearing it read aloud can open hearts and minds to His truth in a powerful way. Even a short passage can spark meaningful conversation and reflection.
Prayer
Create intentional moments for your group to pray together. Whether it’s a simple prayer for the week or interceding for specific needs, prayer connects us to Jesus—and Jesus transforms lives.
Next Step
Always point your group toward one clear, actionable next step before you end. It could be as simple as spending five minutes in stillness this week, reading a specific Scripture, or reaching out to someone in love. A clear next step helps people take what they’ve learned and put it into practice.