One Life Church | Plattsmouth, NE | At the Movies | Week 5

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. What's one movie or TV scene that always gets you emotional? Why? (Or, if everyone has seen It's a Wonderful Life*, ask: "What part of George Bailey's story stands out to you the most?")*

2. Have you ever had a season where you felt completely alone, even though people cared about you? What made you feel isolated?

3. Why do you think Paul and Silas were able to pray and worship while sitting in prison? What does that teach us about faith?

4. The sermon said, "Sometimes worship comes before the miracle." What do you think that means?

5. Have you ever experienced God meeting you in the middle of a difficult season before your circumstances changed? Share your story.

6. What lies does isolation tend to whisper to us? Why are those lies so believable?

7. Why is it often difficult to admit we need help or ask others to walk alongside us?

8. The sermon's big idea was, "God often rescues us through the people He places around us." When have you experienced that in your own life?

9. Read Ecclesiastes. What does this passage teach us about why God designed us for community?

10. Who has been someone that showed up for you during a difficult time? How did their presence make a difference?

11. How has God used a difficult experience in your life to encourage or help someone else?

12. Who in your life might be feeling alone right now? What is one practical way you can remind them this week, "You're not alone"?

13. Which point from Sunday's message challenged or encouraged you the most?

14. Which next step do you feel God is calling you to take this week?

- Take a step toward community.

- Ask someone for prayer or support.

- Encourage someone who feels isolated.

- Share your story of God's faithfulness.

- Put your trust in Jesus or recommit your life to Him.