At the Movies

At The Movies is one of our most popular and most fun series of the year. Movies have a way of communicating unlike any other art form. Whether filmmakers know it or not, God’s fingerprints can be found all over their written stories. In them we find powerful stories of the human experience—experiences marked with an intersection with the divine. During the next three weeks we will take some of the most popular films from this last year and discover God in them…At the Movies.

There are 6 Steps That Happen to Everyone Who Makes a Difference in Someone Else’s Life. You will…

1. Be Prompted by the Holy Spirit
2. Take a Step of Faith
3. Face Certain Setbacks
4. Experience Small Glimmers of Hope
5. Maybe Experience More Setbacks
6. Love Selflessly, Do Whatever You Believe is Right, and Trust God with the Results

Discussion Topics:

1. In Sunday’s message Pastor David stated we are created by God to make a difference in this world. He went as far as to say you were uniquely created to make a difference. Considering Steps 1 & 2, what are some ways the Holy Spirit prompts you to make a difference with your life regardless of if it is a big or small request? What is a faith step you could take?
2. With Step 3, we all have times where we experienced setbacks. Take a moment to share one such moment and then read Ephesians 6:12. How did you discover you were in a spiritual battle and not only a physical battle? And how can you encourage someone in your group today who is currently facing a setback?
3. Little glimmers of hope in the midst of a setback encourages us that we are on the right path. How does God given you little glimmers of hope in your own life? Are they through the simple words of a friend? Or maybe a small experience that reminds you why you started a life in that direction to begin with?
4. Considering Step 6, what makes it difficult for you to love selflessly, do whatever you believe is right, and trust God with the results? What makes it easier?