SERIES NOTES

Welcome to the Peace & Contentment series. Peace is said to be one the defining characteristics of a Christ-follower, yet so many of us lack true, tangible peace in our lives. Over the course of these 6-sessions, we'll be diving into ways all of us can begin to find God's peace in our daily lives.

Below are Scriptures, thoughts, questions and videos all incorporated to help you facilitate a discussion with your group about finding peace and contentment in our lives. Everything here is a tool for your use; but don't feel like you have to stick to the script! The goal is for meaningful conversation and growth to happen organically as you and your group fellowship.

Also, don't sacrifice relationship building for the sake of "diving deep" into your faith - true relationship building will greatly increase the quality of your gatherings and your group's ability to grow in their faith!

Send me your feedback as the series develops; it's my goal to help us all find and follow Christ through all that we do.

- Tim Beehler

Getting Started:

Q: Have you ever daydreamed about winning the lottery? What's the first thing you would do if you won the big lottery?

watch a clip from sunday's service - See the full message HERE

Peace & Contentment 1

RE-READ: Philippians 4:11-13 NCV

I have learned to be satisfied with the things I have and with everything that happens. I know how to live when I am poor, and I know how to live when I have plenty. I have learned the secret of being happy at any time in everything that happens, when I have enough to eat and when I go hungry, when I have more than I need and when I do not have enough. I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength.

  • Think about the dichotomies of your life - want/plenty, poor/enough, uncertainty/smooth sailing
    • How did your attitude and perspective reflect your situation?

 

  • Have you ever felt God's peaceful presence in the middle of life turmoil?
    • Share the experience

 

  • How is it hard to trust God when things seem bleak?

 

  • How is it easy to forget God when things are good?

READ: Ephesians

I ask—ask

  • What

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Commit as a group to being part of the action! Here are 2 great ways you and your group can get involved!