The School of Hard Knocks – You Never Walk Alone

This week in our discussion for The School of Hard Knocks series, we have a special guest, Pastor Phillip O’Reilly from Kansas City.  He shares his testimony from life lessons learned. If you ever feel like you are facing life alone then this is a sermon that will encourage and speak the truth of who God is.
Scripture: Psalm 51:6; John 8:31,32; Psalm 139Discussion Topics:

1. Pastor Philip said, “Your grip on God is insignificant, His grip on you is the significant one.” No matter what, God doesn’t let go of you. What lie do you keep holding onto that is not the truth that God says about you?
2. After hearing about Pastor Philip’s story of finally being free of the lie “I am alone.”, is there a place in your life where you hear a lie over and over? You can also share a testimony of overcoming that lie and how you walk in freedom today.
3. When you experience jealousy, bitterness, defensiveness, or anger arise that’s a sure sign you have a deep-rooted issue. Do you find yourself dealing with those listed emotions? What steps can you take to begin exposing the lie and walk in a new freedom today?
4. Read John 8:31-32 and discuss it as a group. What is Jesus meaning in the context of this scripture? What does it look like to abide in Christ?