Women's Small Group

  Video: Grow Your Faith by Josh Walters Introduction: Growing your faith comes from growing your relationship with God.  Good soil is not enough, for a crop to flourish, it requires care and help in every season.   There are four crucial things to grow well: 1. Other ______________ (Hebrews 10:25) 2. Study _________ Word (2 Timothy 3:16) What are you studying right now?  Do you have any difficulties to overcome in studying the Bible and how we can pray for you? 3. Prayer (Jeremiah 33:3) Which prayer speaks to you in this season? Jeremiah's Prayer : I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.  So correct me, Lord, but please be gentle.  Do not correct me in anger, for I would die. Jeremiah 10:23-24 Jabez's Prayer : He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!" And God granted him h...

  Video: Find God by Pastor Josh Surratt Finding God matters because: a) We need to ______ God ________. b) We need to be ______________. Romans 10:9, Colossians 1:10-20 c) We need a _____ future. Ephesians 2:10  Once the Israelites occupy most of the Promised Land, Joshua assembles all the tribes at Shechem and reminds the people of God’s provision and goodness in the past. From the time of Abraham, God has been with them and proven his trustworthiness. He has freed them from slavery, sustained them in the wilderness, empowered them to conquer enemies, and given them a home and a country. In the Promised Land, a new era is about to begin in a new place— creating a new nation. To set the foundation, Joshua does as God asks: he gives the people a choice to renew their covenant relationship with God. The Israelites vow to never forsake the Lord. However, the challenge is that choosing to walk toward something often means choosing to walk away from something else.  1. In Jos...

  Video: Showing God To The World Practice the Lectio Divina 1) Read  ( Lectio ).  Read the passage slowly. Notice any words or phrases that jump out at you. For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people... This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace. (Colossians 1:4,6)   2) Reflect  ( Meditatio ).  Read the passage again. What emotions does it stir up? Is there anything God is saying to you personally through the passage? For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people... This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful g...

  Video: Following God's Path Practice the Lectio Divina 1) Read  ( Lectio ).  Read the passage slowly. Notice any words or phrases that jump out at you. My brothers and sisters, I am sure that you are full of goodness. I know that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to teach each other. Romans 15:14 NCV   2) Reflect  ( Meditatio ).  Read the passage again. What emotions does it stir up? Is there anything God is saying to you personally through the passage? My brothers and sisters, I am sure that you are full of goodness. I know that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to teach each other. Romans 15:14 NCV   3) Respond  ( Oratio ).  Read the passage again. Begin to dialog with God and open yourself to his will.  Is there a response or action step God is inviting you to take? My brothers and sisters, I am sure that you are full of goodness. I know that you have all the knowledge you need and tha...