Church at the Shores
Augustine: The Restless Heart That Found Home
Throughout history, God has raised up ordinary people to carry out extraordinary work for His Kingdom. They were not perfect. They wrestled with doubts, walked through suffering, and often stood alone, but they remained faithful. We will let their stories inspire our story.
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Church at the Shores
541 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Friday 7:00 AM
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“If I were asked to name the most influential Christian thinker after the apostles, the answer would have to be Augustine.” Jaroslav Pelikan
Behind every faithful witness is someone who refused to stop praying.
We all hunger for something deeper, but most of us try to feed it with the wrong things.
QUOTE TO REMEMBER
“You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in You.” Augustine of Hippo
“You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in You.” Augustine of Hippo
Confession of Sin - Leads to Repentance
Psalm 51:1-2, Acts 3:19
Confession of Faith - Leads to Rootedness
Romans 11:33-36
Psalm 51:1-2, Acts 3:19
Confession of Faith - Leads to Rootedness
Romans 11:33-36
DAILY PRACTICE TO CONSIDER
Morning: Confess a truth about God.
Midday: Confess a need or a sin.
Evening: Confess your trust in God’s care.
Morning: Confess a truth about God.
Midday: Confess a need or a sin.
Evening: Confess your trust in God’s care.
These questions are here to help you lead a great small group. Whether you meet at home, at work, or at church, use this simple practice:
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
GROUP QUESTION FOR TODAY'S MESSAGE
Who is someone from history, famous or personal, whose words or life still speak to you today?
Have you ever heard of Augustine of Hippo before today? What is one part of his story that surprised or inspired you?
Psalm 62:1 says, “Truly my soul finds rest in God.” What do you think it means to “find rest” in God? Have you experienced that kind of rest recently?
“Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” What’s something that makes your soul restless these days? What do you usually turn to when you feel that way?
How might restlessness be a gift rather than a burden, something that points you back to God instead of away from Him?
Augustine practiced confession not just as repentance, but as a means of realignment. What would it look like for you to keep your confessions “current” this week whether of sin or of faith?
What’s one truth about God you need to confess daily to stay rooted? What’s one area you’ve been holding back instead of bringing to God honestly?
Who is someone from history, famous or personal, whose words or life still speak to you today?
Have you ever heard of Augustine of Hippo before today? What is one part of his story that surprised or inspired you?
Psalm 62:1 says, “Truly my soul finds rest in God.” What do you think it means to “find rest” in God? Have you experienced that kind of rest recently?
“Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” What’s something that makes your soul restless these days? What do you usually turn to when you feel that way?
How might restlessness be a gift rather than a burden, something that points you back to God instead of away from Him?
Augustine practiced confession not just as repentance, but as a means of realignment. What would it look like for you to keep your confessions “current” this week whether of sin or of faith?
What’s one truth about God you need to confess daily to stay rooted? What’s one area you’ve been holding back instead of bringing to God honestly?