Series Title – Change Your World In 52 Days

Sermon Title – It Might As Well Be Me

1.  What’s something you’ve seen in your life, your city, or the world that breaks your heart—but you’ve tried to ignore or avoid it? What would it look like to stop avoiding it and let God give you a burden for it?

2.  Nehemiah sat down to cry—he allowed the pain in. When’s the last time something hit you so deeply that it moved you emotionally or spiritually? Did you push it away… or pray it through?

3.  We often feel overwhelmed by the size of the problem and paralyzed by our limitations. What keeps you from believing “God could actually use me”? What lie do you need to stop believing?

4.  Nehemiah didn’t stop at tears—he turned to prayer. What specific burden do you need to start praying about this week, like Nehemiah did for days?

5.  Standing up to act sometimes means stepping out in faith. What is one step you could take this week—however small—to move toward being part of the solution to the burden you feel?

6.   “Somebody has to do something about this… it might as well be me.” What does that phrase stir up in you? Is there an area of your life where it’s time to stop saying “someone should…” and start saying “God, send me”?

Ask Your Kids

1. How has God been good to you?

2. How can we show other people that God is good?

3. How can knowing that God is good change our mindset?

Community Reflects God’s Love

1. How has community benefited your life?

2. If we are called to serve, why are we reluctant?

3. What is your favorite part of Table Groups?

4. How can we be a better reflection of God’s love?

Ask your kids

1. Can you think of a time you needed more self-control?

2. Why does it matter what we say and do?

3. How can God help us practice self-control?

Pillow Faith

1. What do you think the father in Mark 9:24 meant when he said, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief?

2. How would you describe your faith and response during life's storms? Are you calm and full of faith or do you become panicked?

3. Share a situation where you faced a storm but chose to respond in faith rather than fear?

4. Can you recall a time when God spoke to you and brought peace during a tough time in your life? If so, what is your advice to your group on how to better listen to God's voice rather than magnifying the chaos?

Ask Your Kids

1. Can you think of a time you needed more self-control?

2. Why does it matter what we say and do?

3. How can God help us practice self-control?

The Crown, the Towel and the Cross

1. What is your biggest takeaway from today’s sermon?

2. In 1 Samuel 15, how did Saul put position over obedience? What did it cost him?

3. Can you think of a leader in your life who built others up rather than elevated themselves? What impact did that have?

4. In your current sphere of influence, how can you intentionally encourage and develop others?

5. What practical actions can you take this week to reflect Jesus through servant leadership?

Ask Your Kids

1. What are some small ways we can be faithful to God?

2. Why is it hard to be faithful sometimes?

3. How do you feel when someone is always there for you?