True Repentance, Not Worldly SorrowReading: Romans 3:11-14; 2 Corinthians 7:10-11Devotional: Jesus began His ministry with one word: "Repent." This isn't about feeling sorry for yourself or wallowing ...  Read More

Citizens of Heaven, Not VisitorsReading: Philippians 3:20-21; Ephesians 2:19Devotional: You are not a visitor knocking at heaven's door—you belong there. Just as a child doesn't ask permission to ente...  Read More

Hold on LooselyReading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; 1 John 2:15-17; Colossians 3:1-4Devotional: We live in this world, but we are not of it. Paul reminds us that "the present form of this world is passing ...  Read More

Religion vs. RelationshipReading: Mark 3:1-6; Luke 13:10-17; Matthew 23:23-28Devotional: The religious leaders of Jesus' day were so bound by legalism that they missed God standing right in front of t...  Read More

Small Group Guide: Sorry ChristiansOpening PrayerBegin your group time by thanking God for His Word and asking the Holy Spirit to guide your discussion and reveal truth to each person present.Icebreak...  Read More

The Holy Spirit—Our Neglected HelperReading: John 14:15-17, 25-26; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:26-27Devotional: The Holy Spirit is often the most neglected person of the Trinity, yet He is our constant compani...  Read More

The Reality of ChoiceReading: Luke 16:19-31; Romans 1:18-25Devotional: The parable of the rich man and Lazarus reveals a sobering truth: our eternal destiny is determined by the choices we make in thi...  Read More

The Power of God's WordReading: Hebrews 4:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17Devotional: God's Word is described as a two-edged sword—powerful, living, and active. Like a bow that must be properly used with an a...  Read More

Reproduce Yourself - From Plateau to PurposeReading: 2 Timothy 2:1-2; Matthew 28:18-20; 3 John 1:2Devotional: God's desire is that you prosper, be in health, and succeed—even as your soul prospers. Bu...  Read More

Practicing Virtues - Becoming Doers of the WordReading: James 1:22-25; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:5-8Devotional: Hearing the Word without doing it is self-deception. You're like someone who looks in...  Read More

Small Group Guide: A Fasted LifeSpiritual Disciplines Series - Part 2OPENING PRAYER (5 minutes)Begin by asking God to open hearts and minds to the discipline of fasting and prayer, and for wisdom to a...  Read More

The Foundation - Faith, Hope, and LoveReading: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 11:1, 6; Romans 5:1-5Devotional: Three theological virtues form the foundation of Christian life: faith, hope, and love. Fai...  Read More