Small Group Guide

Here’s a small group guide based on the sermon transcription:

Small Group Guide: “Even If Believers: Keeping Our Voice of Praise”

Opening Prayer

Key Takeaways:
1. “Even if” believers praise God no matter their circumstances.
2. Our praise is fueled by knowing who God is and what He has done.
3. We should magnify the miracle worker above the mess in our lives.
4. God is always working, even when we can’t see it.

Discussion Questions:

1. The pastor emphasized praising God “even if” things get worse. Share a time when you struggled to praise God during difficult circumstances. How did you overcome this?

2. The sermon highlighted the importance of experiencing Jesus, not just knowing about Him. What does it mean to you to “experience” Jesus in your daily life?

3. How does knowing God’s character (e.g., Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Jireh) impact your worship and praise?

4. The pastor said, “We are to magnify the miracle worker above the mess.” How can we practically apply this principle when facing challenges?

5. Reflect on Psalm 126:1-3. How does remembering past deliverances fuel our current praise?

6. The sermon used the analogy of waiting for food at a restaurant to illustrate God working behind the scenes. How can this perspective change our attitude during times of waiting on God?

Practical Applications:

1. Daily Gratitude: Start a gratitude journal, listing things God has done for you. Share one item from your list each day with a friend or family member.

2. Praise Challenge: Commit to praising God out loud for 5 minutes each day this week, regardless of your circumstances.

3. Character Study: Choose one of God’s names or attributes mentioned in the sermon (e.g., Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Jireh) and study it in-depth this week. Share your findings with the group next time.

4. Worship Playlist: Create a playlist of praise songs that remind you of God’s faithfulness and listen to it during challenging moments.

5. Encouragement Partner: Pair up with someone from the group to encourage each other to keep praising God, especially when facing difficulties.

Closing Prayer:
Thank God for His faithfulness and ask for His help in maintaining a heart of praise in all circumstances.