Discussion questions for “Prayer”. These questions are here to stimulate dialogue about today’s topic – feel free to skip around or discuss items not listed here. 1. What are some of the factors that help with effective communication? Do any of these principles apply to prayer? 2. Jesus encourages us to bring our prayers before God directly. What does this indicate about the relationship God wants to have with each of us? 3. In the Bible we can read about many examples of prayers by different people. What’s one story you can think of, and what does that story teach us about what happens whe ..read more

Join us this Saturday as guest speaker Bruce Stephens shares prayer experiences from beneath the Bass Strait to the Coral Sea, and reflect on historical and personal stories that question and affirm the promise of John 16:23-24. #FaithJourney #PowerOfPrayer The post Prayer appeared first on ..read more

Discussion Questions for 23 March 2024 “Come and See: the Call of Discipleship” These questions are here to stimulate dialogue about today’s topic – feel free to skip around or discuss items not listed here. How do you define being a disciple of Jesus in your own words? Can you share a time when being vulnerable and open led to spiritual growth for you or someone else? In your own words, how do you define being a disciple of Jesus? How does the concept of church being “EVERYWHERE” challenge traditional views of church attendance, participation, ministry, outreach and growth? How can the churc ..read more

Jesus’ commission is to go and make disciples. What is a disciple? How does one become a disciple-maker? The post Come and See: the Call of Discipleship appeared first on ..read more

in God’s eyes, every choice and every person holds immense value. Join us as we explore what truly matters most to the Creator of Heaven and Earth. The post Pivotal Moments appeared first on ..read more

Discussion Questions for 9 March 2024 “What Matters” These questions are here to stimulate dialogue about today’s topic – feel free to skip around or discuss items not listed here. Ruth’s decision to follow Naomi to Bethlehem was a significant act of faith. Reflect on a time when you had to step out in faith, even when the future seemed uncertain. What did you learn from that experience, and how did it shape your relationship with God? The concept of redemption is central to the story of Ruth. Read Ephesians 1:7,8: “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in acco ..read more

What truly defines greatness? Join us as we reflect on what it means to have the mindset of Christ The post How to be a GOAT appeared first on ..read more

Discussion Questions for 2 March 2024 “How to be a GOAT” These questions are here to stimulate dialogue about today’s topic – feel free to skip around or discuss items not listed here. Who in the world do you consider “great”? Why? Read Matthew 20:20-28. How does Jesus define greatness? Who else besides Jesus exemplifies greatness in the Bible? When/where is it hard to have the mind of Christ? (cf Phil 2). When could it be rewarding to have the mindset of Christ? What “goals” have you had about being “great” and how could they be re-constructed according to the mindset of Christ? Thank you f ..read more

Discussion Questions for 17 Feb 2024 “the Power of Worship” These questions are here to stimulate dialogue about today’s topic – feel free to skip around or discuss items not listed here. In what ways does understanding God as Yahweh – “He is Who He is” – impact your faith and trust in Him, especially in challenging times? Why do you think God chose to reveal Himself as El Shaddai to the patriarchs and as Yahweh to Moses? What does this reveal about God’s interaction with us in our unique life situations? How does faith play a role in understanding and accepting the complexity of God’s charac ..read more

Do you ever wonder where your next step will lead? In these moments, there’s a name of God that is also a promise: Yahweh, “He is Who He is.” Join us as we explore how the God who led Moses still leads us today. The post Names of God, part 2: Yahweh appeared first on ..read more