Small Group Discussion Guide

Message Details

• Sermon Series Name: Flourishing
• Message Title: Victorious
• Short Summary: In our final message of the "Flourishing" series, we dive deeper into the Apostle Paul's teachings in Romans 8, which affirms that we are more than conquerors through Christ. Despite our weaknesses and hardships, God's love and grace empower us to live victoriously. Pastor Carter's message challenges us to embrace our struggles as opportunities to experience God's power and to live out our faith triumphantly.

Icebreaker Question

• If you could choose a victory song to play every time you overcame a challenge, what would it be and why?

Review of the Previous Week’s "I Will" Statement

• Reflect on last week's commitment. "I will wait with hope, believing that God is working even in the waiting." What challenges did you face in fulfilling it? How did you see God at work in your life during this time?

Five Discussion Questions (Core Focus)

1. Reflecting on Romans 8:31-39:
   • How does the assurance that "God is for us" impact your perspective on current challenges?
   • Context: Romans 8 assures us of our victory in Christ.
   • Share a time when you felt God was for you, even when circumstances seemed against you.
2. Experiencing Victory in Weakness:
   • Todd's message highlighted that God's power is made perfect in our weakness. Describe a situation where you felt weak or inadequate. How did you see God work through that situation?
   • Context: Paul speaks of God's power being made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
   • Life Application: Reflect on how you can invite God into your moments of weakness.
3. The Role of Community in Victory:
   • The message encouraged sharing our weaknesses with God and others. Why do you think vulnerability is important in a faith community? How can sharing your struggles with others lead to spiritual growth?
   • Context: Todd's message highlighted the importance of sharing weaknesses with fellow believers.
   • Life Application: Identify one person you can share your current struggles with this week to experience communal victory.
4. God's Grace as a Source of Victory:
   • Romans 8 assures us that nothing can separate us from God's love. How have you experienced God's love in a tangible way during a difficult time?
   • Context: God's grace is sufficient for us, as Paul learned through his thorn in the flesh.
   • Life Application: Consider how you can rely more on God's grace to achieve victory in your daily life.
5. Living Victoriously Through Christ:
   • Paul allowed his desperation to move him toward God. Can you recall a time when desperation led you closer to God? What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
   • Context: Romans 8:37 declares we are more than conquerors through Christ.
   • Life Application: Think of a specific challenge you face and how you can apply this truth to live victoriously.

This Week’s "I Will" Statement

• "I will share my weakness with God and with another Christ follower this week."

Prayer Prompts

1. Prayer Requests: Begin by asking group members to share any personal prayer requests.
2. Victory in Christ: Pray for the courage to be vulnerable with God and others, trusting that His power is made perfect in our weakness.
3. Community Support: Pray for openness and vulnerability within the group, that members may support and encourage one another in their journey toward victory.

Rewatch the Message

• For further reflection, you can rewatch the message at www.pathwaychurch.com/messages.