Message Details

• Sermon Series Name: OneLife
• Message Title: Praying for an Impact
• Short Summary: This message challenges us to recognize our role as the light of the world, emphasizing the power of prayer in connecting us to God and impacting those around us. By focusing on one life at a time, we can roll back the darkness and bring hope to those in need.

Icebreaker Question

• Think of a time when someone unexpectedly brightened your day. What did they do, and how did it make you feel? How can small acts of kindness serve as a light in our daily lives?

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

• Reflect on last week's commitment: I will passionately serve others to show Christ’s love to the world. In what ways did you sense God’s presence or guidance as you served others? Did you notice any changes in your own heart or perspective?

Five Discussion Questions (Core Focus)

1. Reflecting on the Message:
   • How does prayer empower us to be the light of the world, as described in Matthew 5:14-16?
   • Context: Jesus calls us to let our light shine before others. Prayer is the connection that fuels this light.
   • Life Application: Share a time when prayer helped you overcome a personal struggle or darkness. How did it enable you to be a light to others?
2. Understanding Darkness:
   • Describe a time when you felt overwhelmed by darkness or negativity. How did you navigate through it, and where did you see God at work?
   • Context: The message highlighted the pervasive darkness in the world and our call to roll it back.
   • Life Application: How can you be more intentional in seeking God's light during challenging times?
3. The Power of Prayer:
   • How has prayer played a role in your life as a source of strength and guidance? Can you share a specific instance?
   • Context: Prayer is the connection to the source of our light.
   • Life Application: What steps can you take to deepen your prayer life this week?
4. Caring for Others:
   • The message asked, "Do we care?" Reflect on a time when you felt called to care for someone who was struggling. What did you do, and what was the outcome?
   • Context: Our care for others is a reflection of God's love.
   • Life Application: Identify one person in your life who needs support. How can you be a light to them this week?
5. Prayer as a Community Practice:
   • Acts 2:42 describes the early church as devoted to prayer. How can we, as a small group, cultivate a culture of prayer that supports and encourages each other?
   • Context: Community prayer strengthens our collective light and impact.
   • Life Application: What is one way our group can commit to praying for each other and our community in the coming weeks? How can we hold each other accountable in this commitment?

This Week’s "I Will" Statement

• I will pray for God to change my heart for the one he has placed in my life.

Prayer Prompts

1. Prayer Requests: Begin by asking if anyone has specific prayer requests they would like to share.
2. Pray for Boldness: Ask God to give each participant the courage to be a light in their community and to share their faith with others.
3. Pray for the One: Encourage the group to pray for the one person they identified who needs God's light, asking for opportunities to show love and care.

Be part of a unified movement of prayer by texting PRAYER to (316) 444-4180. You'll receive a weekly reminder every Wednesday at 1:54pm to pray for your "one". The time is inspired by Luke 15:4, where the shepherd goes after the one lost sheep. This is a simple way to join with others across our church community, wherever you are, as we commit to praying together. Even when we're apart, we can still be part of something bigger than ourselves.

Rewatch the Message

• For those who want to revisit the message, you can watch it again at www.pathwaychurch.com/messages.