Encounter - Sundays

EPIC BIBLE VERSES FOR 2026Joshua 1:8-9Ps. 46:1-3Ps. 141:3Prov. 3:5-6Prov. 18:10Is. 26:3 Is. 40:31Is. 41:10Is. 43:1-2Jer. 17:7-8Matt. 6:33Luke 9:23John 3:16-18John 16:33Acts 1:8Acts 4:12Rom. 5:8Rom. 8- All of it!Rom. 12- All of it!1 Cor. 13:4-72 Cor. 1:3-42 Cor. 5:17Eph. 2:8-9 Eph. 2:19-22Eph. 4:20-24Eph. 5:15-16Eph. 6:10-18Phil. 4:6-7Phil. 4:11-13Col. 2:6-7Col. 3:1-3Col. 3:15-17Col. 4:21 Thes. 5:112 Tim. 1:71 Pet. 5:7

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS(THANKSGIVING EDITION)Going Deeper: Read the following Scriptures. How does God’s Word affect your outlook on life this week? Pick one or two verses to memorize or carry around with you this week on an index card.Ps. 69:30 “I will magnify (God) with thanksgiving.”Phil. 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done.”1 Cor. 15:57 “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”2 Cor. 9:15 “Thanks be to Christ for His indescribable gift."1 Thes. 5:18 “No matter what happens be thankful for everything for this is God’s will for who belong to Christ Jesus.”Ps. 50:14 “What I want…is your true thanks to God.”Col. 3:17 “Whatever you do or say…do it all while giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”Ps. 35:18 “I will give you thanks in the great assembly among many people.”Ps. 106:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Make a list of 20 things you are thankful for and praise God f

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read 1 Cor. 11:17-34 Division was a serious issue in the Corinthian church- even during communion! Why do you think it was such a problem? What similar divisions appear in our church today? Read John 17:20-21 and James 2:1-4. What steps can we as believers take to pursue genuine unity in the body of Christ? Jesus took the bread and the cup, and both times He emphasized, “Do this in remembrance of me.” Have each person in your group share at least one thing that we should remember about Jesus and what He’s done. Read Ps. 139:23-24. How should a believer examine themselves? What kinds of actions or attitudes might need to be confessed or changed? Why is this important to do before we take communion? In what practical ways can we show consideration for others in the church family, especially during times of worship and fellowship? Read Phil. 2:3-4. How does humility and other-centeredness reflect the heart of Jesus and honor Him at the communion table? Close by sharing in communion toget

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONSRead Psalm 103. What is your favorite statement from this Psalm & why? What aspect of Sunday’s message spoke to you? Do you feel “in tune” with God in this season? How would you “grade” (A-F) your current levels of being grateful, and expressing gratitude, to God & others? What is your biggest challenge right now to cultivating or having an attitude of gratitude?   What are some of the qualities of both God and man from this Psalm? What does this make you appreciate the most about the relationship God wants to have with you? Relating to Point #1, if you were to conduct a “blessings inventory,” which areas would be your strongest & weakest (relational, emotional, physical, financial, or spiritual)? How might these dynamics draw you closer to the Lord?  Read v.10-14. Relating to Point #2, what are some things (spiritually/practically) that God has withheld from you for which you are grateful? What can you do to replace complaining/criticism, or entitlement? How might you reframe “hard th

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONSRead 1 Cor. 9:24-27. In what areas of your spiritual life do you feel like you're coasting instead of running with purpose? What’s one specific step you can take this week to pursue God more intentionally? Which area of your life- time, thoughts, actions, or speech- needs more spiritual discipline? (Pick just one to share) What has made that area hard to surrender to God? What is one thing in your life currently distracting you from pursuing Christ wholeheartedly? How can you replace that distraction with something that draws you closer to God? Integrity is about who you are when no one is watching. What practices help you guard your character? Are there any blind spots God might be calling you to address? Read Hebrews 12:1-2. How does keeping your eyes on Jesus- the “author and perfecter of our faith”- help you endure spiritual fatigue or discouragement? What helps you stay motivated when the race feels long? If your spiritual life were a race today, what kind of runner would you be-

Together Group Questions What fears or concerns keep you from sharing the Good News? If you knew for certain Christ was coming back tomorrow. How would you respond? Would you be willing to share how the Gospel has impacted your life with the group? Stop and think who should be on your prayer list. If comfortable share these names with the group and ask God for boldness, opportunities and Holy Spirit leading. 

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONSRead 1 Cor. 8:1-13. What stands out to you in this passage? What is the Word of God saying to us?"Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." How does this idea challenge our understanding of spiritual growth? How can our pursuit of knowledge lead to pride, and to balance this, how can love change your entire approach?Reflect on a time when your knowledge or opinions caused someone to stumble. How did love influence your response or behavior in that situation? How can we practice humility and love in disagreements or differences of opinion?What does it mean to "practice love over personal rights"? Can you think of a specific example where choosing love meant giving up a personal right or preference?How do our opinions or actions sometimes unintentionally cause harm to fellow believers? What steps can we take to ensure our words and choices reflect grace and care rather than judgment or insensitivity?Discuss this statement: "Sinning against others is sinning against Christ." How does this

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONSRead 1 Cor. 8:1-13. What stands out to you in this passage? What is the Word of God saying to us?"Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." How does this idea challenge our understanding of spiritual growth? How can our pursuit of knowledge lead to pride, and to balance this, how can love change your entire approach?Reflect on a time when your knowledge or opinions caused someone to stumble. How did love influence your response or behavior in that situation? How can we practice humility and love in disagreements or differences of opinion?What does it mean to "practice love over personal rights"? Can you think of a specific example where choosing love meant giving up a personal right or preference?How do our opinions or actions sometimes unintentionally cause harm to fellow believers? What steps can we take to ensure our words and choices reflect grace and care rather than judgment or insensitivity?Discuss this statement: "Sinning against others is sinning against Christ." How does this