Valley Church
Spring Forward! Advancing in Faith When the Odds Are Against You
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. Be CONFIDENT. God has a PLAN.
2. FIND true FRIENDS.
3. COUNT your BLESSINGS.
4. Never be ASHAMED of the GOSPEL.
5. Be RESPECTFUL, be SMART, but SEIZE the OPPORTUNITIES.
6. Be PATIENT and STAY FOCUSED on Jesus.
7. LEAVE the OUTCOME with God.
8. READ the ROOM carefully.
9. Look for new OPEN DOORS.
10. LEVERAGE your circumstances to WELCOME everyone to EXPERIENCE Jesus.
Discussion Questions
1. What’s a comeback story (sports, career/work, health situation, emergency, marriage/relationship or spiritual) you’ve enjoyed or been inspired by? It can be a public story or a personal one.
2. What’s a time when you gained confidence that God truly has a plan for your life? How did that help you when the odds seemed against you?
3. Who is one friend who has helped you spiritually? What trait stands out to you about them?
4. Paul was a prisoner, but his friends showed up for him. Who is a friend to you in hard times? Who might God be calling you to befriend?
5. Pastor Quintin talked about being spiritual influencers to people around us, especially the One Life that God has put in our path. Which of these action steps makes the most sense for you to pursue to advance God’s kingdom in hearts who are far from God? Circle one:
• Never being ashamed of the gospel
• Be considerate and respectful
• Be smart but seize opportunities
• Be patient and stay focused on Jesus
• Leave the outcome with God Read the room carefully
• Look for new open doors
• Leverage your circumstances to welcome everyone to experience Jesus
6. Take a few minutes to review the entire book of Acts, or even just the last few chapters (21-28). As you scroll or turn pages, what’s one passage that really sticks out to you as particularly important or powerful. Why?
2. What’s a time when you gained confidence that God truly has a plan for your life? How did that help you when the odds seemed against you?
3. Who is one friend who has helped you spiritually? What trait stands out to you about them?
4. Paul was a prisoner, but his friends showed up for him. Who is a friend to you in hard times? Who might God be calling you to befriend?
5. Pastor Quintin talked about being spiritual influencers to people around us, especially the One Life that God has put in our path. Which of these action steps makes the most sense for you to pursue to advance God’s kingdom in hearts who are far from God? Circle one:
• Never being ashamed of the gospel
• Be considerate and respectful
• Be smart but seize opportunities
• Be patient and stay focused on Jesus
• Leave the outcome with God Read the room carefully
• Look for new open doors
• Leverage your circumstances to welcome everyone to experience Jesus
6. Take a few minutes to review the entire book of Acts, or even just the last few chapters (21-28). As you scroll or turn pages, what’s one passage that really sticks out to you as particularly important or powerful. Why?