Valley Church
When Life Takes a Detour
We look forward to worshipping with you today!
Locations & Times
Valley Church
4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Welcome to Valley!
We are so glad that you could celebrate with us today.
We are so glad that you could celebrate with us today.
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https://www.facebook.com/valleychurchdm1. DETOURS happen.
2. Take COURAGE, do NOT FEAR, and BELIEVE God.
3. Drop FOUR ANCHORS and pray for DAYLIGHT.
4. STAY on BOARD.
5. Make WISE DECISIONS, TRUST God, and give THANKS.
6. Have BOLD FAITH in the God who always KEEPS his PROMISES.
7. Do GOOD WORKS, build GOOD WILL, share GOOD NEWS.
8. Detours HAPPEN, but God is SOVEREIGN.
When you believe God in the detours of life …
o You are HUMBLE.
o You are RESPONSIBLE.
o You are BRAVE.
o You are ENCOURAGED.
o You are a LEADER.
o You are HUMBLE.
o You are RESPONSIBLE.
o You are BRAVE.
o You are ENCOURAGED.
o You are a LEADER.
Discussion Questions
1. What’s your favorite action/adventure movie, show, or book? Why?
2. Acts 27-28 is a crazy adventure story of a storm, a shipwreck, an unusual island, and finally the arrival in Rome. Looking back at your notes, what most caught your attention, encouraged, challenged, or confused you?
3. Describe a time when your life took a detour. What did you learn about yourself? others? God?
4. In the story of the shipwreck and Paul’s journey to Rome, there’s a constant back-and-forth of God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. Why is it important to remember both in life’s detours?
5. Read Psalm 139:1-16. How can these truths transform your everyday life? How can they keep you grounded when life takes a detour?
6. How can our own difficulties and detours be an opportunity for you to influence non-Christians (the skeptics, doubters, explorers, disinterested) in a positive way?
7. How does Paul’s bold faith and spiritual influence during the shipwreck and on the island guide you as you reach, serve, and love the One Life that God has placed in your path?
2. Acts 27-28 is a crazy adventure story of a storm, a shipwreck, an unusual island, and finally the arrival in Rome. Looking back at your notes, what most caught your attention, encouraged, challenged, or confused you?
3. Describe a time when your life took a detour. What did you learn about yourself? others? God?
4. In the story of the shipwreck and Paul’s journey to Rome, there’s a constant back-and-forth of God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. Why is it important to remember both in life’s detours?
5. Read Psalm 139:1-16. How can these truths transform your everyday life? How can they keep you grounded when life takes a detour?
6. How can our own difficulties and detours be an opportunity for you to influence non-Christians (the skeptics, doubters, explorers, disinterested) in a positive way?
7. How does Paul’s bold faith and spiritual influence during the shipwreck and on the island guide you as you reach, serve, and love the One Life that God has placed in your path?