Category: Small Group Resource
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Sunday Stories: The Grace in Which We Stand
Scriptures:Romans 5 “Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God… and we now stand in grace.” Romans 5:1–2 There is a grace in which we stand. Not a grace we visit on Sundays. Not a grace we hope for when things fall apart. But a constant, unshakable, undeserved foundation that we…
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Open House: Grit & Grace
Grit & Grace We love to talk about grace—and rightly so. Grace is God’s unearned favor, His empowering presence, His kindness poured out. But grace doesn’t stand alone. Running parallel to grace is grit—the God-given tenacity to keep going, to pioneer, to build, to break ground even when the odds are stacked. Abraham didn’t just…
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Prioritising the Promise
Scriptures:Romans 4Hebrews 11:1Ephesians 3:20Psalm 23:5Genesis 15:6 “We become what we most consistently consume.” Romans 4 presents a bold and freeing truth: God’s promises are not earned by our performance, but received through faith. In a world obsessed with output, statistics, and status, Paul’s words stop us in our tracks: “It was not through the law…
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One Family, One Faith
Scriptures:Romans 4: 1-16Genesis 15: 6Galatians 3: 6-9Ephesians 2: 8-9Hebrews 11: 8-121 Peter 2:9 “Long before there were rules, there was relationship.” We live in a world wired for performance — a world where your worth seems tied to your wins, your identity linked to your accolades, and your belonging measured by how closely you meet…
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The Great Exchange
Scriptures:2 Corinthians 5:21 1 Peter 1:3 Romans 6:4Galatians 2:201 Corinthians 15 “Because of the cross, I’m forgiven. But because of the resurrection, I’m free.” Easter Sunday this year wasn’t just a moment in time—it was a divine encounter. A holy interruption. And at the center of it all was the simple yet seismic truth of…
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Open House: Unlocking Team Potential: the Four Types You Lead
The Four Types of People on Every Team (And How to Lead Them Well) Every team, every organization, every family—even every church—has four types of people in the room. Knowing who they are isn’t about labeling or limiting people; it’s about leading with clarity. When we can identify the different levels of engagement and attitude…
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The Upside-Down Parade
Scriptures:Psalm 134Matthew 21:7-11Romans 13:141 Corinthians 3:16-17 The Big Idea: What would it look like to lay down your cloak, and lift up your hands? As Palm Sunday approaches, we’re invited to reflect on a powerful moment in history – Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But this wasn’t your typical parade. It was, in many ways,…
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Open House: Momentum in the Middle
Momentum in the Middle: Leading Through Change with Clarity, Consistency & Collaboration Term One often comes in hot—with energy, vision, and a collective sense of we’re going to do this! But what happens when the hype fades and the hard work begins? Welcome to Term Two. This is where momentum is tested. Where conviction is…
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Less Figuring, More Finding
Scriptures:Psalm 131 Philippians 4:4-7Mark 10:13-16Psalm 28:7Nehemiah 8:102 Corinthians 12:9-10Mark 4:26-29Matthew 4:18-20Matthew 11:28-30 Points:1.Fix your eyes – dump the distractions2. Come to the Father – back to basics faith3. Build your faith on Him – sow for the future harvest4. Find rest in Him – find security and hope The Big Idea: Discovering Contentment in God’s…
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The Journey of Joy
Scriptures:Isaiah 61:1Psalm 126 Philippians 1:6Genesis 50:20Psalm 27:13Psalm 35:28Hebrews 12:2Philippians 3:14John 10:10 Points:1. R – Remember with Anticipation2. I – In-Between Trust3. S – Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy4. E – Expect the Turnaround The Big Idea: What feels like pain in the planting will become joy in the harvest. Life is a journey, but…
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