Series – Remain

Title – Rooted Fathers

1.    Who is a man (father, grandfather, coach, pastor, mentor, etc.) who has had a positive spiritual influence on your life? What made their influence so impactful?

2.    Jesus said, "Apart from Me you can do nothing." Why do you think it's possible for someone to look spiritually healthy on the outside while being disconnected from Jesus on the inside? Have you ever experienced a season like that?

3.    The message emphasized that fathers and men carry tremendous influence and that "rooted fathers create rooted families." Who are the people currently being influenced by your life, and what do you hope they are learning from your example?

4.    The sermon challenged us with the idea that faith is caught more than it is taught. If the people closest to you only learned about following Jesus by watching your life—not listening to your words—what would they learn?

5.     The message talked about leaving behind "fruit that lasts" and a spiritual legacy that impacts future generations. When your children, grandchildren, family, or friends look back on your life one day, what do you hope they will say mattered most to you? What evidence of that are they seeing today?

6.     What is one practical step you can take this week to deepen your connection to Jesus and bear fruit that lasts?

Ask Your Kids

Where I Live Matters to God

Jeremiah 29:1-4

1.If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

2. When God’s people were far from home, God told them to seek peace and pray to God for the city they were in, called Babylon. Where the Israelites lived mattered to God, and where we live matters to God too. How can this Bible story remind us that where we live matters to God?

3.God sent Jesus so we could have a relationship with Him. We can follow God no matter where we live, whether we like where we are or not. How can you follow God right now where you live?

Series: REMAIN

Sermon Title: Cut It Out

1. What is one thing you have recently tried to "cut back" on? How successful were you?

2. The sermon notes mention that "we love to be the ones holding the shears" because it gives us control. Why does having control over our own boundaries feel so comforting?

3. Read John 15:2 NIV. What is the difference between being "cut off" and being "pruned?"

4. Pruning implies pain or loss. Can you share a time when God removed something good from your life so that something better could grow?

5. What does the word "remain" look like in your practical, daily routine?

Ask Your Kids

My Life Matters to God

Judges 13-16 Life of Samson

1. How does the story of Samson show that our lives matter to God?

2. Even though Samson made some bad decisions, God still had a plan for his life. How does that encourage you when you make mistakes?

3. How can you use the ways God has made you unique to bring people to Him?

Series: REMAIN

Sermon Title: Stay Connected

1. Jesus uses the word "remain" over and over in John 15. What do you think it practically means to "remain" or "stay connected" to Jesus in everyday life?

2. Ps Chad shared that sometimes he spent time with Jesus because he needed something from Him rather than simply wanting to be with Him. Can you relate to that? Why do you think it's easy to drift into that mindset?

3. Jesus says, "Apart from Me you can do nothing." What areas of your life are most likely to reveal when you've become disconnected from Jesus?

4. Summer is often a season when routines change and schedules get busy. What tends to pull your attention away from Jesus or make it harder for you to stay connected to Him?

5. What is one practical step you can take this week to intentionally remain in Jesus?

6. If fruit is the result of connection, not the goal of striving, how does that change the way you think about spiritual growth? What fruit would you like to see God grow in your life as you remain connected to Him?

Ask Your Kids

My Name Matters to God

1 Samuel 3

1. In what ways has God made you unique?

2. How does the story of Eli and Samuel show us not only our name but WE matter to God?

3. What are some ways you can use this story to encourage people who may feel unseen or like no one cares?