DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Sent Into My Family

Series: SENT: Everyday Witness In Everyday Life

Pastor Stef Anderson | July 26, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. Who is someone in your family or close circle that God may be calling you to love, pray for, or reach out to?

    (How can you begin being “sent” to them this week?)

  2. Have you ever mistaken someone’s resistance to Jesus as your failure? How does knowing that God is the One who changes hearts change the way you approach those conversations?

  3. Ephesians 6 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood. How does viewing spiritual opposition differently, help us respond with more grace, patience, and love toward difficult family members?

  4. Think about the people God has placed in your family story. How might God use even your pain, brokenness, or past experiences as part of His redemptive plan?

  5. Who is someone you have almost given up on, and what would it look like to believe that God is not finished writing their story?

Sent Into My Workplace

Series: SENT: Everyday Witness In Everyday Life

Pastor Chad Reis | July 19, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. The message opened with two questions: a word someone spoke that built you up and that you still carry, and a word that stung and is honestly still in there. Which one came to mind faster for you—and why do you think that is?

  2. We looked at two sons: Esau, who showed up and the blessing simply wasn't there, and Jesus, who received the Father's blessing before He had done anything to earn it. Be honest—which story are you living out of more right now: Esau's (earning, proving, performing) or Jesus' (already chosen, already loved)?

  3. Pastor Chad said most father wounds are word wounds. What's a word you've spent years trying to outrun or prove wrong—or a word you've been quietly waiting most of your life to hear?

  4. We were given the ABC Test (Affirming, Biblical, Christlike) and a charge: go home and say the thing. Who is the one person the Holy Spirit is highlighting for you—and what is the specific sentence you've been holding back that you're willing to speak this week?

Sent Into My Sphere Of Influence

Series: SENT: Everyday Witness In Everyday Life

Pastor Brett Nakasone | July 12, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. Where’s your “agora” — the place you keep running into the same people without ever making an appointment? (The gym, the sideline, the breakroom, the group chat, Zippy’s...)

  2. Read Acts 17:16–17. Paul was “greatly distressed” by the idols in Athens — but instead of ranting or retreating, he showed up daily in the marketplace. What does that response teach us about the heart of a witness?

  3. Read Colossians 3:17. “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed…” What part of your life do you tend to treat as “not spiritual” — work, hobbies, errands — and what would it look like to do that part in Jesus’ name?

  4. What most tempts you to keep your faith private — fear of awkwardness, feeling disqualified by your past, not knowing enough Bible, an inconsistent season? Be honest about which one is loudest for you right now.

  5. “I spent less time preaching to them. I spent more time being present with them.” What’s the difference between preaching at someone and being present with them — and which do the people in your life experience from you?

  6. Pull out your Three Set Free card (or write down three names right now). Which agora do you see each of them in? Pick ONE move for this week — offer to pray, invite them to something, tell them why you go to church, or simply show up with eyes open. Share your one move with the group, and pray for each other’s three names before you leave.

Jesus Invites Us Into Life

Pastor Chad Reis | July 5, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. Chad opened by asking about your go-to food spot — the place you can't stop recommending. What's something (a restaurant, a show, a product) you've "evangelized" for lately? What made it so easy to tell people about it?

  2. In John 10:10, Jesus contrasts the thief who comes "to steal and kill and destroy" with His own promise of life "to the full." Chad pointed out the Greek word here means overflow, not just "enough." Where do you see the thief's strategy of subtraction showing up in ordinary life — not through disaster, but through busyness and distraction?

  3. Chad named a hard tension: "full schedules hiding empty lives." Be honest with your group — does your current season feel more like surviving or actually living? What's one area where you've quietly settled for a full calendar but an empty tank?

  4. The message asked a direct question: do we actually believe Jesus is worth sharing? When you're honest, what makes it harder for you to point someone to Jesus than to recommend a good meal? Is it fear, uncertainty, past baggage with "evangelism," or something you've never really named out loud?

  5. Chad's challenge was to "name your three" — three real people in your life who don't yet know the life found in Jesus. Who are yours? Share their names to your group if you're willing. Then, based on the three "lanes" mentioned (relational, prayer and power, and mercy), what's one small next step you could actually take toward one of them this week?

Sent By Jesus Into My Everyday Life

Pastor Tiffa Garza | June 28, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. Have you ever witnessed to someone about your faith in Jesus?

  2. Does witnessing come easy for you? Why or why not?

  3. Share or write down 3 times God showed up in your life and start practicing your witness!

The Power of a Father's Blessing

Pastor Chad Reis | June 21, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. The message opened with two questions: a word someone spoke that built you up and that you still carry, and a word that stung and is honestly still in there. Which one came to mind faster for you—and why do you think that is?

  2. We looked at two sons: Esau, who showed up and the blessing simply wasn't there, and Jesus, who received the Father's blessing before He had done anything to earn it. Be honest—which story are you living out of more right now: Esau's (earning, proving, performing) or Jesus' (already chosen, already loved)?

  3. Pastor Chad said most father wounds are word wounds. What's a word you've spent years trying to outrun or prove wrong—or a word you've been quietly waiting most of your life to hear?

  4. We were given the ABC Test (Affirming, Biblical, Christlike) and a charge: go home and say the thing. Who is the one person the Holy Spirit is highlighting for you—and what is the specific sentence you've been holding back that you're willing to speak this week?

Empowered To Pour Ourselves Out In Service

Pastor Dawn Ching | June 14, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are your spiritual gifts? If you are not sure what they are, we encourage you to take the spiritual gifts assessment on the Ediphy app.

  2. Are you using your gifts to serve others? If yes, share. If no, what is holding you back?

  3. Share how you have blessed others through serving.

  4. Share how God has blessed you as you served others.

  5. What have you learned about yourself by serving others?

“Filled To Be Poured Out”

Pastor Shea Takazono | June 7, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. Where are you currently getting your strength from? What are the substitutes — obvious or subtle — that you reach for before you reach for God?

  2. What does Spirit-filled life look like in your current season? How is it different from a previous season, and does that difference feel like growth or failure?

  3. What fear is keeping you from taking one step further than you're comfortable with? What would it look like to show up in your assignment this week with the love louder than the fear?

Who Is My Neighbor?

Pastor Chad Reis | May 31, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. Who is someone in your life — past or present — that you'd describe as genuinely hard to love? Without naming them, what is it about them that makes loving them feel costly?

  2. Paul says the "works of the flesh" — hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage — are the natural output of self-directed living. Where do you most recognize that pattern showing up in your own relationships right now?

  3. The sermon drew a contrast between works (human striving) and fruit (divine growing). Be honest: in your most difficult relationship, are you mostly trying to manufacture love through willpower, or are you actually staying connected to the One who grows it? What does that difference look like practically for you?

  4. Which of the three applications feels hardest for you personally — naming the person and praying specifically for them, following the Spirit's nudges even when it's inconvenient, or asking to be filled daily? What is it about that one that creates the most resistance in you?

Poured Out: Pentecost Sunday

Pastor Stephen Stinton | May 24, 2026

Discussion Questions:

  1. Can you think of an example of something you have “marked” with your own name to make sure people know it belongs to you? (Like writing your name inside your book or on the tag of a family jacket.) Has your ownership of that item ever been an important issue?

  2. Have you ever thought of yourself as being “marked” as belonging to God because of the Holy Spirit living within you? How does that change your perspective?

  3. When you think about your ultimate future — what Ephesians 1:14 calls “our inheritance,” what do you think of? What are you looking forward to?

  4. Read Romans 8:10-11. If the sentence in your translation sounds confusing, try the New Living Translation. How does the promise of verse 11 make you feel? Does it give you hope? Is it hard to believe?

  5. Do you feel like the Holy Spirit is active in your life? Why or why not? If not, what might your next step be?

 

A Renewed Hope

Pastor Chad Reis | December 18, 2022

 

  1. What do you look forward to the most in the Christmas season?

  2. Do you find yourself more often in blind optimism or qavah (tense expectation)

  3. Where are you currently stuck in the tension of hope? (Where has it been difficult to believe for Jesus to move?)

  4. Take some time to posture before the Lord and pray together.

 

Get Your Wonder Back

Pastor Tiffa Garza | December 11, 2022

 

  1. Describe “Wonder” in your own words.

  2. Do you feel like you have lost the wonder in your relationship with God? Why or why not?

  3. When it comes to your relationship with Jesus, how will you position yourself for more wonder?

 

My Brother’s Keeper

Special Guest Speaker | December 4, 2022

 

  1. What was the biggest takeaway from today’s message?

  2. Why do you think your takeaway words resonated with you?

  3. Ask God, how does this connect with my life today? What do I need to know or be or do?

  4. Pray for one another.

 

Heaven’s Currency | Series: Freedom Culture (Week 7)

Pastor Chad Reis | November 20, 2022

 

  1. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?

  2. What stood out to you the most about this message?

  3. Partner up, share your honor plan, and pray for each other and the person who will be honored.

 

A Place of Safety | Series: Freedom Culture (Week 6)

Pastor Chad Reis | November 20, 2022

 

  1. What is something that makes you feel safe?

  2. What is your initial response when you hear that "Safety in Christ unlocks the freedom of Heaven"?

  3. Share about a faithful friend that you have had or currently have in your life.

  4. How can you press into Jesus this week?

 

God is Enough | Series: Freedom Culture (Week 5)

Matt Tsujimura | November 13, 2022

 

  1. How much is enough for you?

  2. When in your life have you struggled with thinking “God is enough?”

  3. Share a time when God was enough in your life.

 

Building a Healthy Relationship With Rules | Series: Freedom Culture (Week 4)

Jamin Hiebert | November 6, 2022

 

  1. Would you describe yourself as a rule keeper or a rule breaker

  2. What are you more focused on, rules or relationship?

  3. What are some rules that you’ve adopted that keep you from being free?

  4. What are some realities (rules) you should implement?

 

Help My Unbelief | Series: Freedom Culture (Week 3)

Pastor Tiffa Garza | October 30, 2022

 

  1. What keeps you stuck and not free in the way that God has designed for us?

  2. Where do you wrestle with unbelief in your life?

  3. How might you invite Jesus into that space of struggle and unbelief?

 

Freedom Culture | Series: Freedom Culture (Week 2)

Pastor Creighton Arita, Dean Kaneshiro, Pastor Chad Reis & Pastor Kamu Sing | October 23, 2022

 

  1. What was your takeaway from today’s message?

  2. Is there any way you can partner with the Freedom Culture Campaign? (i.e. Praying, giving, serving)

  3. Pray for the Freedom Culture Campaign.

 

What is Freedom? | Series: Freedom Culture (Week 1)

Pastor Chad Reis | October 16, 2022

 

  1. How would you define freedom?

  2. Where are you on the spectrum of freedom in Christ?

  3. Which item(s) on the list of “the flesh” or bondage, found in Galatians 5 do you struggle with most?

  4. How have I partnered in hindering myself or others walking in freedom?

  5. What’s one step that I can take this week to progress on my journey towards “freedom in Christ”?

 

Christianity & Science: Enemies or Friends?
Dr. Jeff Zweerink | October 9, 2022

 

  1. What questions have you had about God and science?

  2. What was the biggest thing that stood out to you in Jeff’s message?

  3. How has this message impacted your walk with Jesus?

 

Spender, Saver, or Steward?
Pastor Chad Reis | October 2, 2022

 

  1. When it comes to money are you more of a spender or a saver?

  2. How does fear currently affect your stewardship of finances? How has it been in the past?

  3. Will you be participating in the tithe challenge? Share any questions, comments, or concerns you might have.

  4. Pray for each other.

 

Redeeming Repentance

Pastor Brett Nakasone | September 25, 2022

 

  1. Before Pastor Brett shared today, how did you view repentance? What emotions would you associate with repentance? (I.e. Guilt, shame, etc.)

  2. Many times we find ourselves focusing about what we’re repenting of and not necessarily Who we are turning towards. After today’s message, has your view of the Father changed? If so, share. If not, what is your current view of our Father?

  3. How can you focus on the Father this upcoming week?

  4. How can your Circle encourage you to stay the course and trust the process?

  5. Pray for revelation to see God for who He truly is and that His love wouldn’t just be intellectual, but something we feel deep within our hearts.

 

Walking Dead to Restoration Life

Pastor Aaron Larson | September 18, 2022

 

  1. What storms of life are you currently going through or has Jesus brought you through? (Related to What/Why Jesus brought Disciples through in Mark 4) How can Jesus use what He brought you through to help others come to Jesus to find healing and restoration?

  2. Think of one person in your life who could help in coming to Jesus. Pray about what you can specifically do to help that person. With the help of the Holy Spirit, make a plan to meet that person where they are at.

  3. What are specific struggles you are experiencing today? Think of both, internal (ex: Fear, depression, anxiety, trust issues, Identity issues, suicidal thoughts, etc) and external. (Difficult relationships at work or in the home. Pressures from job, school, church, family, goals for your life, addictions, etc)

  4. Are you willing to come to Jesus with those struggles? Why or why not? IF not what is specifically preventing you?

  5. Are you living in shame and condemnation in any area of your life? Be specific. Schedule time NOW to bring these to Jesus expecting freedom and restoration. Who is a trusted person that you can and will invite into your life to walk with you through this process? Make a plan to contact that person and invite them into your life so that you are not walking alone.

  6. Take time with Jesus to have the Holy Spirit reveal areas in your heart and mind where you have been indifferent or judgemental towards others. Take time to repent, ask for forgiveness and receive Jesus' forgiveness. What thoughts and actions do you need to change in these areas?

 

Humility Required | Series: Until Unity (Week 5)

Pastor Chad Reis | September 11, 2022

 

  1. What has God done in your life through this teaching series? What has changed? What have you learned about unity and maturity?

  2. How would you define humility? What are some indicators or markers of humility?

  3. Pastor Chad defined humility as knowing who you are with God and knowing who you are without God. Share about who you are with and without God.

 

Grieve Not the Spirit | Series: Until Unity (Week 4)

Pastor Tiffa Garza | September 4, 2022

 

  1. Are you aware when you grieve the Spirit of God? If so, how?

  2. What does “Rekindle love for the Lord” mean for you?

  3. Where have you seen disunity within the body of Christ?

 

The Cost of Unity | Series: Until Unity (Week 3)

Pastor Sam Cabra | August 28, 2022

 

  1. Why is unity important for believers?

  2. How do Believers maintain a heart for unity even when we disagree with others?

  3. It's been said, "You can only give away what you carry." How do we know if we actually carry a heart for unity? What are some examples from times when you found out if you carried it or not?

 

Fight for Unity | Series: Until Unity (Week 2)

Matt Tsujimura | August 21, 2022

 

  1. What is an example of unity in your life?

  2. Which do you typically seek: unity or preference? Why?

  3. What is the most difficult part of fighting for unity for you?

 

Walk Worthy | Series: Until Unity (Week 1)

Pastor Chad Reis | August 14, 2022

 

  1. Which one of the 5 things listed in Ephesians 4:2-3 is hardest for you to live out? Explain.

  2. Would you say that you struggle more with self-centeredness or self-righteousness? Describe.

  3. Pray for each other in your circles. Pray that God would begin to break off self-centeredness and self-righteousness and begin to bring unity in our relationships and in the bride of Christ.

 

Derailed Unity

Mike Brock | July 31, 2022

 

  1. Is there a time that you have knowingly or unknowingly hurt someone with a conversation that you should not have been having?

  2. This week will you take the courageous step towards unity? Will you identify the person, church, or group that you spoke ill of and weak reconciliation?

 

Sabbath | Series: Sifted (Week 4)

Pastor Tiffa Garza | July 24, 2022

 

  1. What comes to mind when you hear the word, “sabbath”?

  2. How might your relationship with God and others change if sabbath was part of your week?

  3. When was the last time you felt truly rested in mind, body, and soul?

  4. Do you resist spiritual discipline? Why or why not?

 

Studying the Word | Series: Sifted (Week 3)

Jamin Hiebert | July 17, 2022

 

  1. What is the biggest obstacle that keeps you from studying the scripture?

  2. What are some areas you need to sift through to find the truth?

  3. How would your personal Bible study be different if your main goal is looking for Jesus?

 

Fasting & Prayer | Series: Sifted (Week 2)

Pastor Chad Reis | July 10, 2022

 

  1. Describe your experience with the discipline of fasting. (Have you tried it before? What kind of fast did you do? Etc.)

  2. Pastor Chad described a deep “spiritual hunger”. Share some symptoms or areas that you see in your own life or around you that are displaying that deeper hunger. (i.e. anxiety, anger, depression, addiction, etc)

  3. Which of the 5 biblical reasons for fasting resonate with you the most in this season? Share.

  4. Are there any other reasons for fasting that you see in the Bible?

 

Solitude & Silence | Series: Sifted (Week 1)

Pastor Dawn Ching | July 3, 2022

 

  1. Is there a special time (mornings, evenings) or place (indoors, outdoors) that you intentionally schedule to have quiet time with The Lord? 

  2. Have you spent time alone with God recently, just being still and silent?  If so, were you able to hear His gentle whisper?  Share your experience. 

  3. All of us are placed into situations where we need God’s wisdom and direction.  In the next week, schedule a block of time to practice the discipline of solitude and stillness.  Ask God to reveal to You what you need to know about this particular situation.  Share the results with your Circle.

 

Discipleship in Circles & Families

Dean Kaneshiro | June 26, 2022

 

1) When Dean was describing how out-of-control screen time, video games, porn, and social media have become—this “current” pulling us away from God—what one thing stood out to you about your own life?

2) There are four pillars of discipleship Dean mentioned that help us grow - The Word of God (Study & Devotions), a Biblical Worldview (Apologetics & defending your faith), living in the Power of the Holy Spirit (Prayer & Gifts of the Spirit), and Adult Mentors (Parents & the Spiritual Community). Which one do you feel you need to grow in the most?

3) Dean mentioned that there are things about the way we do church—especially on Sundays—that we need to “reinvent.” What is one thing you see about how we do church life that could change to make discipleship more effective?

4) To overcome the spirit of the world and break free from the grip of the “god of this age,” we NEED the power of the Holy Spirit to fill us and empower us fresh every day. Take a few minutes to lay hands on one another and release the power of the Spirit, sharing words of prophecy God gives you for one another. Let’s GOOOO!!!!!

 

As the Father Goes

Pastor Chad Reis | June 19, 2022

 

  1. What did your father teach you about 'being a man' or what a father is? This could be positive or negative and could have been directly taught or something you 'caught' from watching him.

  2. Do you have a hard time viewing/believing God the Father the way that He is described in "The Prodigal Son"? Explain.

  3. Do you struggle with being present over being perfect? Explain.

  4. What is one practical way that you can commit to being more present this week? Pray for each other in the ways that are shared.

 

The Bait of Satan

Pastor Chad Reis | June 12, 2022

 

  1. Which do you find yourself more caught in: accusation against yourself (lies in your mind) or accusation against others (judgement & criticism)? Does this happen most at home, work, school, etc.? Explain.

  2. Based on what you answered above, who or what is God highlighting as the hardest area for you to repent of letting an accusatory spirit creep in? Why?

  3. Take time to pray either as a group or in pairs for the Holy Spirit to begin to do His work and to drive out this accusatory spirit from each other and the church as a whole. Pray for unity in the body of Christ the way that Jesus prayed for it in John 17.

 

Count It All Joy

Pastor Beth Barone | June 5, 2022

 

  1. Think about a specific situation that was troublesome.  What were you feeling and how quickly (if at all) did you turn to God and allow Him to lead, strengthen and encourage you during the problem.  If possible share with others what happened.

  2. When a person approaches you with difficult or painful issues do you bring them to God?  Please explain your answer.

  3. What are the biggest obstacles to asking God to help you when you are in a trial?  Why is that and what could you do to overcome the obstacle?

 

Fake It Until You Make It | Series: Send (Week 3)

Matt Tsujimura | May 29, 2022

 

  1. What area(s) in your life do you wrestle with either a “fake it til you make it” mentality or imposter syndrome?

  2. How do you determine whether you’ve “made it”?

  3. Why is it so difficult to say “yes” to the Lord every time He sends you?

 

Compassion is the Key | Series: Send (Week 2)

Pastor Chad Reis | May 22, 2022

 

  1. How does comfort personally affect you when it comes to advancing the kingdom of God?

  2. What does it mean to you to have compassion?

  3. Is there a particular person or group of people that God has given you a spirit of compassion? Share.

    • If not, pray for each other that God would reveal who, or where He can begin to give you compassion.

  4. Share one thing God is highlighting for you to be able to minister to these people or this place.

 

The Catch | Series: Send (Week 1)

Mike Brock | May 15, 2022

 

  1. Do you feel like you have been an angler or a net fisherman when it comes to sharing your faith?

  2. What does a communitarian approach to the lost look like to you?

  3. What does biblical symmetry look like to you?

  4. How can you/your circle build a net to catch the lost?

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Stay Hungry

Pastor Tiffa Garza | May 8, 2022

 

  1. Jesus said, “I am the Bread of life.” How might the truth of this statement encourage your life?

  2. Pastor Tiffa mentioned a “Starved soul.” Have you ever felt spiritually empty?

  3. When was the last time you memorized a Bible verse, if so, which one?

 

Joseph’s Tears

Dr. Efland Amerson | May 1, 2022

 

  1. What are your childhood dreams that got discarded due to unforeseen circumstances in your life?

  2. Are there unresolved conflicts (with family and/ or friends) that are stopping you from reaching your maximal potential in your walk with Christ? Is it time to change/ resolve them?

  3. What changes do you need to make in your life to move you from the prison (being stuck mentally, emotionally, lacking God’s favor) to the palace (living life abundantly, supernatural favor, more than a conqueror)?

 

Learning to Follow

Pastor Chad Reis | April 24, 2022

 

  1. How well do you deal with change? Share a specific example of a time you encountered change and saw this.

  2. How have you defined “following” Jesus previously?

  3. How is God challenging you to refine your definition of what it means to follow Him in this season? What is He asking you to pursue Him in?

 

Coming Back to Life

Pastor Chad Reis | April 17, 2022

 

  1. Share a time you experienced something that had never been done before either personally or in your family.

  2. Read through Luke 24:1-12 together

  3. Jesus’ resurrection displayed that God Is a God who does things that have never been done before. What are you believing He can resurrect in your life? Or are you struggling to believe? Share.

 

Is Jesus Enough?

Pastor Tiffa Garza | April 10, 2022

 

  1. What does “Fullness of Christ” mean for you?

  2. If Jesus is enough what might that show the people we live with, work with or go to school with?

  3. What expectations have you placed on Jesus over the last couple of years or even a couple of days?

 

The Beautiful Exchange

Pastor Chad Reis | April 3, 2022

 

  1. What was the most recent exchange you have made?

  2. What does reconciliation mean to you?

  3. How is God specifically calling you to either be reconciled to Him or to minister reconciliation in this season?

 

Great Anticipation

Pastor Chad Reis | March 27, 2022

 

  1. What was an event or something that you had great anticipation for? Or have great anticipation for?

  2. What are some of the temptations that you are currently facing as we are in a season of anticipating God bringing things back to life?

  3. How can you consistently invest deeper into your relationship with God and others in this season?

 

With All of Your Heart

Pastor TJ Gorum | March 20, 2022

 

  1. Pastor TJ shared for different ways that we naturally love God, which one are you more inclined towards and what does it look like?

    2. We talked about loving God from our whole person and not just part of it, what would it look like for you to balance out your love?

    3. At the end of the message, we had some time to ask God if there was any area of our heart that He wanted more of. What did you get during that time? (If you didn't do, it's ok to stop and do it now.

    4. What's one practical way you can put that into action this week?

 

Beholding the Beauty of Jesus

Pastor Reagan Miura | March 13, 2022

 

  1. What is something that you find beauty in? (Art, music, dance, film, people, nature, etc.)

  2. What stood out to you the most in pastor Reagan’s message?

  3. Do you find it difficult to find beauty in Jesus? Explain.

 

Psalm 46

Pastor Chad Reis | March 6, 2022

 

  1. Was there a toy or an object that you just needed to have with you as a kid?

  2. What do you find yourself placing your sense of security or trust in the most?

  3. Come up with a plan for you to begin to declare the truth of Psalm 46 in your life to partner with God in taking it from an intellectual idea to reality in your life. What is the first step for you to do this?

 

Psalm 91

Pastor Tiffa Garza | February 27, 2022

 

  1. Do you think that you trust God easily? Why or why not?

  2. Do God’s promises ever feel distant from you?

  3. Is there a Psalm that moves your heart? If so, which one?

 

Psalm 23

Pastor Dawn Ching | February 20, 2022

 

  1. Which verse in Psalm 23 resonated with you to declare over your life? Share.

    2. It’s natural to trust our Good Shepherd, Jesus during the good times and mountaintop experiences of life. On the other hand,  during the deep valleys of life, we may have a tendency to want to control our lives instead of trusting Jesus. Share one of your valley experiences and how you navigated through that valley – either on your own or by following Jesus.

    3. If you are presently in a valley in your life, what did you learn from David in Psalm 23 and how can you apply it as you navigate through the valley?

 

Psalm 27

Pastor Chad Reis | February 13, 2022

 

  1. Which of the fears that Pastor Chad mentioned do you struggle with most? Is there one he didn't mention that you struggle with?

  2. What verse(s) of Psalm 27 do you feel that you need to declare the most in your life right now? Why?

  3. Which of the three points can you intentionally work on this week? Fixing your focus, Deciding where to dwell, or communicating your confidence?

 

Be Holy

Pastor Tiffa Garza | February 6, 2022

 

  1. What comes to mind when you hear the word “HOLY”?

  2. How do we separate ourselves from the world’s culture and live out God’s truth without becoming legalistic and self-righteous?

  3. Have you attended Fresh Fire prayer hour before?

 

Building a Discipleship Culture

Dean Kaneshiro | January 30, 2022

 

  1. What was one thing that stood out to you or challenged you?

  2. What is the biggest lie you’ve believed that has kept you from mentoring or serving others? What are you doing to get set free and take action?

  3. Using notes you took from your WORKSHEET, share which of the three areas of Church Life you are still looking for (Large Gatherings, Small Gatherings, One-On-One Mentorship). What steps are you taking to get connected?

 

Activate

Mike Brock | January 23, 2022

 

  1. What’s an area God is calling you to step out and activate your gifts?

  2. What is the “giant” in your life that is stopping you?

  3. How has God equipped you to defeat this giant?

 

C4’s God-Sized Vision

Pastor Creighton Arita | January 2, 2022

 

  1. Pastor Creighton shared the three biggest challenges the enemy uses against us. Which one do you struggle with most? Why?

  2. Take a moment of repentance. Whether it’s enslavement to the world, operating on your own strength rather than His Spirit, or your impatience due to the microwave mentality. Remember, all repentance means is turning back to God. There is no shame or condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. When we repent, scales begin to fall from our eyes and our hearts begin to soften.

  3. Pray for one another. Pray for God’s wisdom, strength, and revelation.

  4. Ask the Holy Spirit how you can begin to spend more time with Him this week.

 

Make Room for Hope

Pastor Chad Reis | December 26, 2021

 

  1. What is your favorite Christmas movie? Why?

  2. Read the prophecies about Jesus in Isaiah chapters 9 and Isaiah 11. How does your heart respond to reading this?

  3. Based on pastor Chad’s message, how can you make room for hope in this season?

 

When Your Hope is Attacked

Pastor Tiffa Garza | December 19, 2021

 

  1. Is your hope under attack, if so how?

  2. Is praying out loud easy for you? Why or why not?

  3. Have you placed your hope in Jesus?

 

Where is Your Hope?

Matt Tsujimura | December 12, 2021

 

  1. How do you define Hope?

  2. What have you been placing your Hope in?

  3. What does it look like for you to wait quietly, diligently, and expectantly?

 

Anniversary Weekend

December 5, 2021

 

  1. What is your fondest memory while being part of the C4 family?

  2. Looking back on your life, what are you most grateful to God for?

  3. Moving forward, if you could God to do one thing in your life, what would it be?

 

What is Shaping You?

Pastor Chad Reis | November 28, 2021

 

  1. What is your favorite part of the holiday season?

  2. What is shaping you in this season?

  3. How can you begin to fight back and "delight in the Lord?"

 

How to Have More Peace in Your Relationships

Pastor TJ Gorum | November 21, 2021

 

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When They’re Not Ready

Pastor Tiffa Garza | November 14, 2021

 

  1. Where do you see conflict in your life?

  2. How do you feel about "long-suffering" in regards to conflict?

  3. Have you ever invited God into your conflict before?

 

Let’s Agree to Disagree

Matt Tsujimura | November 7, 2021

 

  1. Is there conflict in your life that you’re avoiding?

  2. Why are you avoiding that conflict?

  3. Pray and seek God’s perspective on the conflict in your life.

 

The Cause of Conflict

Pastor Chad Reis | October 31, 2021

 

  1. What area(s) of life do you notice conflict the most? (ie. work, marriage, kids, parents, school, friends, etc.)

  2. What are some of the "desires" or "hedone" that you notice raging most often within you? (ie. jealousy, anger, comparison, bitterness, envy, etc.)

  3. Take time to pray for each other and ask God to begin to reveal and heal some of these conflict areas.

 

The Third Servant

Mike Brock | October 24, 2021

 

  1. What did God speak to you through this message?

  2. “He does not need me” “He can do it without me” “It’s not going to matter if I am apart or not” - Which of these statements do you say or hear most?

  3. What is one way that you can apply this message going forward?

 

Letter to Laodecia

Pastor Chad Reis | October 17, 2021

 

  1. What do you think Jesus would say to the church today?

  2. What are some similarities/differences that you see between the church at Laodecia and the Church (as a whole) today?

  3. After hearing this message, how do you view repentance?

  4. Take 5-10 minutes and practice repentance.

 

Letter to Philadelphia

Pastor TJ Gorum | October 10, 2021

 

  1. In the message this weekend, Pastor TJ asked us what we think it sounds like when God speaks to us (if it was more on the encouraging side or the correction side). How did you answer that question and where did you put yourself on the line. Click here to view the line

  2. Many times it can be easy to grow weary while doing good, especially when it seems like the “good” we are doing doesn’t seem to be making much of a  difference. What’s an area in your life where it can be easy for you to grow weary doing good? What do you do when weariness rears its head in that area? 

  3. What is the best way we as a circle help support you as you continue to persevere in this area? 

  4. If you are up for it, take 2 minutes of quiet and ask God the following question:  “God, what do you want to say to me?”. You may have a scripture, a thought, or a  picture come to mind. You may have nothing happen at all (which is totally ok and doesn’t mean anything is wrong). The important thing is to just try and make space for God to speak. Share what you got (if there was anything) with the group.

 

Letter to Sardis

Pastor Keane Kitagawa | October 3, 2021

 

  1. What is one of your favorite childhood memories and why?

  2. How has culture (education, upbringing, traditions, relationships, religion, Jesus, etc.) formed what you currently believe?

  3. What is one foundational belief you currently hold and how did you acquire it?

  4. Can you identify one belief or rule in your life that Jesus either affirms or contradicts through His teaching? Please explain.

 

Letter to Ephesus

Pastor Chad Reis | September 26, 2021

 

  1. What was your biggest takeaway from this message?

  2. What is currently your biggest distraction from "the love you had at first?"

  3. Remember, Repent, and Return. Which of these words that Jesus advised is hardest for you to do? Why?

 

Tell Somebody

Pastor Tiffa Garza | September 19, 2021

 

  1. Is it easy for you to share your personal testimony of faith? Why or why not?

  2. When did you last share with someone an interaction you had with God?

  3. How is your faith grown this year or this week?

 

How to Live in Shameless Relationships

Pastor Beth Barone | September 12, 2021

 

  1. Describe what being vulnerable looks like to you?

  2. Have you ever felt shame because you experienced someone was judging you. If yes, please explain your answer.

  3. How important do you think it is for the body of Christ to embrace God’s gift of unity during these difficult times? Why do you believe what you think?

 

The Martha Syndrome

Mike Brock | September 5, 2021

 

  1. What does it mean to become in proximity of Christ but not enter into intimacy with Christ?

  2. What did John Ortberg mean when he wrote, “Spiritual Habituation is in some ways more dangerous than spiritual depravity because it can become so gradual.”

  3. Observe and comment on Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel.

 

When it’s Hard to Hope

Pastor TJ Gorum | August 29, 2021

 

  1. On a scale of 1-4 (1 being none and 4 being the most), how hopeful do you feel right now? Why do you think that is?

  2. Pastor TJ talked about “false peaks”, times when you put your hope in a certain circumstance or outcome but then that outcome doesn’t actually come to pass. Share a time where you put your hope in something that didn’t happen. How did this affect you? How did you overcome it?

  3. When things get hard and stressful, where are the places you go for hope or comfort other than Jesus? What would it be like for you to go to Jesus first?

  4. Pastor TJ talked about the importance of not only knowing what God said, but what He is saying to us. What do you think Jesus is saying to you in the current season you are in now? How can the group help to best support you?

 

Moses the Intercessor

Pastor Reagan Miura | August 22, 2021

 

  1. Share your biggest takeaway from this message.

  2. Do a search on the character of God. What stands out to you the most about His emotions and Attributes? Explain.

  3. What does "friendship with God" mean to you?

  4. How can you step deeper into a friendship with God this week?

 

Radical | Radical Obedience

Pastor Chad Reis | August 15, 2021

 

  1. What stood out to you the most in this message?

  2. How do you feel knowing that God desires obedience through a relationship with you? Is that hard to receive? Why or why not?

  3. Is there something specific that God is asking you to be obedient in going forward?

  4. How can you focus on your relationship with God this week?

 

Radical | Radical Death

Pastor Jarin Oda | August 8, 2021

 

  1. After reading John 12:24-26 can you identify one thing that brings you comfort and another that challenges you. Why?

  2. What is one area of your life that needs to die so that you can experience true life and freedom?

  3. What do you think your life would look and feel like if you were to surrender your comforts and challenges to Jesus?

  4. Do you have a community that encourages you to surrender to Jesus? If not we can help you. Click the red CONNECT button on our website so our team can help you find a smaller community that fits you.

 

Radical | Radical Humility

Pastor Chad Reis | August 1, 2021

 

  1. How would you define humility?

  2. In what areas of life do you find yourself clinging to your ability?

  3. Read Philippians 2:5-11 & Ephesians 3:7-9. What questions do you have about these passages and humility?

 

Radical | Radical Love

Pastor Brett Nakasone | July 25, 2021

 

  1. Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Which aspects of agape love do you struggle with? (I.e. patience, kindness, humility, etc.)

  2. We all fall short of agape love. Where is one area of your life you need to share more agape love? (I.e. marriage, children, work, etc.)

  3. What is one thing you will start doing this week to love God? (Remember, you aren’t loving God more so that He will love you more)

  4. Take 3 minutes to sit and be still before God. Soak in the agape love He has for you. Write down what you hear or think.

 

Radical | Radical Generosity

Matt Tsujimura | July 18, 2021

 

  1. What does radical generosity look like to you?

  2. In what ways do you struggle with a spirit of lack?

  3. How has God been generous to you?

 

Radical | Radical Mercy

Pastor Beth Barone | July 11, 2021

 

  1. Read Luke 6:27-36

  2. Make a list of all the items Jesus asked of the people following Him.

  3. What do you feel you struggle with most with on this list? How can you begin to step into radical mercy this week?

 

Radical | Radical Faith

Pastor Tiffa Garza | July 4, 2021

 

  1. What is God asking you to have faith for? How is God calling you to be a radical?

  2. What prevents you from walking in radical obedience?

  3. Share a story of radical faith about you or someone you know.

 

Radical | Radical Unity

Pastor Chad Reis | June 27, 2021

 

Download the “One Another” List

  1. Share your biggest takeaway from this message.

  2. Do a Bible word search on "unity" and read all the passages together. What stands out to you?

  3. Which item(s) on the "one another" list will you practice this week?

 

Pray | Shameless Persistent Prayer

Pastor Keane Kitagawa | June 20, 2021

 

Read Luke 11:1-13, Revelation 4, and Isaiah 11:1-5.

  1. Meditate on the parallels between these scriptures.

  2. Where have you stopped asking or persisting in prayer? Why?

  3. What is something you don't enjoy doing but continue to do out of necessity?

  4. How do you get yourself to complete the undesirable?

  5. How can you apply this to your shameless, persistent prayer life?

 

Pray | The Focus of Prayer

Matt Tsujimura | June 13, 2021

 

  1. What have you been praying about recently?

  2. Who is the focus of your prayers?

  3. Who is the God you pray to?

  4. Ask God what He is doing in your life, and share what He tells you.

 

Pray | Pray in the Spirit

Pastor Brett Nakasone | June 6, 2021

 

  1. Before today’s message what was your beliefs/thoughts on praying in the Spirit?

  2. What hesitation, if any, do you have about praying in the Spirit?

  3. Is there anything you are still questioning or wrestling with when it comes to praying in the Spirit? (If so, send us an email at info@c4.church)

  4. Where do you need empowerment from the Holy Spirit in your life?

  5. Pray as a group to desire ALL gifts from the Spirit.

 

Pray | The Power of Corporate Prayer

Pastor Matt Skeele | May 30, 2021

 

  1. Do you have set prayer times? If so, describe when, where, etc.

  2. Do you pray corporately? If yes, describe. If no, explain.

  3. Pray together with your circle or family.

 

Pray | The Power of Praying Scripture

Pastor Dawn Ching | May 23, 2021

 

  1. Why are our prayers so powerful when we pray the scriptures?

  2. Have you ever prayed the scriptures for yourself or for others in your circle of influence? Share your experience.

  3. The Book of Psalms is a good starting place to learn how to pray the scriptures. Personalize your prayers by placing your name or the name of the person you are praying for into the scripture.

  4. Recommended Resource: Prayers that Avail Much by Germaine Copeland is an excellent resource filled with many examples of how to pray the scriptures for any situation.

 

Pray | Secrets of Secret Place

Pastor Tiffa Garza | May 16, 2021

 

  1. Did someone teach you how to pray as a child? What are your earliest memories of prayer?

  2. What are your questions about prayer?

  3. Prior to hearing this message had you heard of the secret place in this context of prayer before?

 

Mother’s Day | Is God Enough?

Pastor Kamu Sing | May 9, 2021

 

  1. Take 30 minutes to sit with God (device & distraction free) and ask these questions:

  2. How would you describe me as your son or daughter?

  3. What is important to You, God?

  4. Is there anything you want to change in me? Or do in me?

 

Made New | Pursue Jesus

Pastor Chad Reis | May 1 & 2, 2021

 

  1. How has your relationship with Jesus grown over the last year?

  2. What is an area in your life where you are not experiencing true freedom? Where have you possibly overcomplicated things?

  3. How can you pursue Jesus this week? What is one step?

 

Made New | What Voice Are You Listening To?

Pastor Brett Nakasone | April 24 & 25, 2021

 

  1. The voice Pastor Brett would listen to was, "You're not good enough." What is the voice you listen to?

  2. Take the time and ask God, "God can you speak Your truth to me about this?"

  3. Write down what you hear. If you're comfortable, share it with those you are discussing with.

  4. Pray for one another.

 

Made New | Authentic Conversations

Pastor Tiffa Garza | April 17 & 18, 2021

 

  1. When was the last time you had an honest and authentic conversation with God?

  2. When was the last time you had an honest and authentic conversation with anyone?

  3. It is hard for you to be honest and authentic about your struggles and/or weaknesses? Why or why not?

 

Made New

Pastor Chad Reis | April 10 & 11, 2021

 

  1. What was your main takeaway from this message?

  2. What area of your life are you struggling to control?

  3. In your life, where have you experienced what it means to be “made new” in Christ?

  4. Pray for one another to be able to surrender the answer to #2 to Jesus.

 

C4 Easter Celebration | Open Your Eyes to Hope

Pastor Chad Reis | April 3 & 4, 2021

 

  1. What has been some of the major changes or losses you have experienced in the last year?

  2. How hard is it for you to have hope in this season? Explain.

  3. In what specific are of life are you needing Jesus to “open your eyes to hope”?

 

Reset (Week 6) | Jesus, Take Over

Pastor Tiffa Garza | March 27 & 28, 2021

 

  1. What does the Lordship of Jesus mean to you?

  2. What’s one thing today that you can ask God to take over?

  3. Do find that you experience joy submitting to God? Why or why not?

 

Reset (Week 5) | With All Your Strength

Pastor Jared Yamaguchi | March 20 & 21, 2021

 

Read aloud: Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-7; Matt. 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9

  1. What was your biggest takeaway from this message?

  2. What is the one thing you are chasing after with all your strength right now?

  3. What are some practical ways you are able to love God with all your strength?

 

Reset (Week 4) | Set Your Soul Free

Pastor Keane Kitagawa | March 13 & 14, 2021

 

  1. As honest as you can, describe where your identity and value is rooted.

  2. What is that “one thing” with which you feel the Holy Spirit is confronting you

  3. When it comes to loving God with all your soul, which part is most challenging for you? i.e. time, priorities, know how, etc.

 

Reset (Week 3) | With All Your Mind

Pastor Chad Reis | March 6 & 7, 2021

 

  1. What was your biggest takeaway from this message?

  2. How hard is it for you to align your thoughts to God's truths? Why do you think that is?

  3. How can you walk out the truth of this message this week?

 

Reset (Week 2) | With All of Your Heart

Pastor Tiffa Garza | February 27 & 28, 2021

 

  1. What does “Enthrone Him” mean to you?

  2. Is it easy to be aware of God’s presence in your life or is it hard?

  3. How will you pursue intimacy with the Lord today?

 

Reset (Week 1) | Burn Before We Shine

Pastor Reagan Miura | February 20 & 21, 2021

 

  1. What does it mean to love God with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength?

  2. And how does this work itself out in your life?

 

Marked (Week 7) | Special Q&A Service

February 13 & 14, 2021

 

  1. What was your biggest takeaway from this panel message?

  2. After this series, what is your understanding of living a “marked” life in Christ?

  3. Challenge: Ask any tough questions that you are still trying to process through when it comes to being “marked” by God.

 

Marked (Week 6) | Losing Your Life to Find It

Matt Tsujimura | February 6 & 7, 2021

 

  1. Share about a time in your life where you’ve had to surrender something.

  2. What are the things in your life that you consider ‘gain’?

  3. What makes it difficult to surrender the things on your ‘gains’ list?

  4. What is one way you can spend time with Jesus this week?

 

Marked (Week 5) | Render Unto God What is God’s

Pastor Bethy Barone | January 30 & 31, 2021

 

  1. When you think of the “image” stamped on your heart what comes to mind?

  2. Which system (World’s or God’s) do you feel fits you best. Please explain your answer
    a. World system – Value = Your performances-your failures
    b. God’s system – Identity + Value = Dignity

  3. What do you think Jesus meant when He said, render unto God’s what is God’s and unto
    Caesar’s what is Caesar’s? How could that apply to you?

 

Marked (Week 4) | You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Pastor Kamu Sing | January 23 & 24, 2021

 

  1. Share a time in your life where you thought you knew more about a subject, topic or object only later to learn you didn’t know as much as you thought.

  2. Share the moment in your life where God truly became real for you. Explain.

  3. What is one thing you can work toward deepening your relationship with God?

 

Marked (Week 3) | God Won’t Bless the Pretending

Pastor Brett Nakasone | January 16 & 17, 2021

 

  1. Growing up, did you find yourself comparing yourself to others? If so, what did you compare?

  2. Is there an area of life you find yourself in comparison? If so, where? (i.e. Parenting, finances, work, body image, school, etc.)

  3. What next step can you take to discover who God has made you to be?

  4. Ask God, "What is one thing you like about me?" (Don't forget to write it down)

  5. Pray for one another.

 

Marked (Week 2) | Embrace the Journey

Pastor Chad Reis | January 9 & 10, 2021

 

  1. Where are you on your journey with God? High? Low? Explain.

  2. To what degree are you embracing God’s journey for your life? Explain.

  3. Pray for each other. That God would remind you of the journey He has for your life and that He would help you through the tough seasons on the journey.

Marked (Week 1) | Marked by God

Pastor Keane Kitagawa | January 2 & 3, 2021

 

  1. What are you hopeful for in 2021? Please describe...

  2. Looking back at 2020, share about one challenging transition you experienced personally.

  3. If that challenging transition followed you into 2021, please talk about what God might be saying to you now.

  4. After listening to Godʻs Word in 1Peter 2:9 and Romans 8:31-34, how would you say you are personally marked by God?

  5. What are some clarifying questions you would like to ask our teaching team to more fully explain?

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