Entries by Groups Ministry

Thanksgiving – Hope is a Habit

Connect Main Idea: What would your life look like if hope was a reflex and not just a response? Introduction: This weekend Hallerin Hilton Hill reminded Promisors that hope is a habit and like most habits is a discipline that requires practice. Discussion Starter: What’s the difference between a reflex and a response? What is something […]

Thanksgiving – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: Would your life be better if you were more grateful? Introduction: This weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday, Pastor encouraged us all to lob a grenade of gratitude in our lives as a weapon against the enemy. Discussion Starter: We say “thank you” all the time as a matter of routine politeness. But when was the […]

H4H Week 4 – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: Are you prepared to do what God has called you to do? Introduction: This weekend we had our final H4H weekend with our offering weekend. We gave for people we haven’t yet met and a generation that is yet to be born. Discussion Starter: Take a few moments and reflect on what you have seen […]

H4H Week 2– Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea:  Freewill Offerings Follow Big Visions Introduction: As we enter the holiday season, every year we kick it off with our Heart for the Harvest. This year as we reflect on what has been generously provided in the past and look toward our future visions, we look to the examples set by the Israelites […]

LIFE + H4H – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: Miracles glorify God, demonstrate the compassion of God, and draw people closer to Jesus. Introduction: This weekend we kicked off our Heart for the Harvest (H4H) season and began our 21 days of prayer. We are believing for miracles, provision, restoration, reconciliation, healing, and freedom. We spent time in prayer at every campus […]

LIFE + Week 3 – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: Kingdom builders have the King’s favor, and we serve the King above all others—God Himself. Introduction: This week was the launch of Faith Promise Bristol! We are all kingdom builders, growing God’s kingdom by sharing the good news about Christ. We each have unlimited access to God’s favor, but not all of us […]

LIFE + Week 2 – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: The world pushes the “+” so that we buy into it. But if we buy in, we miss out. Jesus promises LIFE+ and delivers. Introduction: We may understand Jesus promises LIFE+ and delivers, but we try to plug back into the world’s outlet of success. But the power of LIFE+ flows only one way, […]

LIFE + Week 1 – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: The world promises a + and never delivers, but Jesus promises and delivers on Life +. Introduction: This week Pastor Chris talked about God’s favor as a force of Heaven in our lives, although some of us may look at our circumstances and are unable to see God at work in our lives and […]

Back to the Movies: The Matrix – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: True identity change starts with Christ—nowhere else. Introduction: This week we wrap up our Back to the Movies series with the Matrix. Like Neo in the Matrix, Christ-followers can realize that there exists an alternate reality—an escape from the sin that infects our lives. The apostle Paul experienced this true reality on his journey […]

Back to the Movies: Beauty and the Beast – Discussion Guide

Connect Main Idea: You don’t have to let the current condition of your heart keep you from finding freedom. Introduction: This week, Micah describes the condition of hearts…of the beast, Zaccheaus, and Paul. We see and hear how the condition of their hearts changes and how they become more selfless and more obedient. Discussion Starter: Real Love is […]