C4 Church Hawaii

Everything changes. Buildings, seasons, styles, and even the people around us. So what do we hold onto when God is the one leading us into something new? As C4 Church steps into its anniversary weekend, Pastor Chad takes us through the seasons of our church and then straight into Hebrews 13, where a seasoned church was caught between two dangers: the pull to retreat into the familiar past, and the quiet drift away from what they'd been given. There's a third way: not frozen, not drifting, but anchored. This message walks through why our anchor holds, where that anchor is actually tied, and what it sets a church free to do. An anchor was never meant to keep a ship in the harbor. It's what keeps you from being lost when you finally leave it. We don't anchor to a season. We anchor to a Savior.Discussion Questions:Pastor Chad opened with a trip back through the seasons of our church. What was your own "golden age" season, the one you'd go back to if you could? What made it so good? You can share about your personal life or church life. The message made the point that Jesus is unchanging not because He's frozen but because He's finished the work. The priests stood because the work was never done. Jesus sat down. What difference does a seated Savior make in something you're still working hard to earn or prove?Drift is quiet. Nobody feels themselves drifting; you only notice after you've already moved. Look back over the last year of your life. Is there an area where you've drifted without ever deciding to move? Hebrews 6 says the anchor doesn't drop to the seafloor, it runs upward, into the throne room where Jesus already is. Be honest with each other: what are you actually anchored to right now? A season, a role, a relationship, a version of yourself you're afraid to lose? What would it cost you if that thing changed?Humble, hungry, healthy, smart, supernatural. If those five are the rope, which strand is strongest in your life right now and which one is fraying? Name one thing you'll do this week to strengthen the thin one, and name the person in this room who gets to ask you about it.

This Sunday we celebrate our anniversary, 22 years as a church! Pastor Creighton and Pastor Keane will be sharing a vision message, looking at where we are headed and how we are getting there.Discussion Questions:C4's vision starts with a family that helps people experience Jesus before it ever asks them to be formed. Who was the person or the room that let you belong before you had it together, and what did they actually do?We said the message goes out from this room. If C4 is a sending church and not just a gathering one, what has God already put in your hands that was never meant to stop with you?Our vision ends with making more families just like this one. Name one person, not a category, who you could invite into this family in the next 30 days. What is the first small step?

When we live on mission, as witnesses to Jesus in our everyday lives, God will often lead us into new circumstances that challenge us to move out of our comfort zone. Christians have experienced this throughout history, from the first generation through us today. When the Holy Spirit does a new work, we're faced with the choice: will we bend the Spirit's work to fit inside our own expectations? Or will we bend our expectations and embrace the Spirit's new work.Discussion Questions:When was the last time you found yourself in an uncomfortable situation? How did you naturally respond to it?When was the last time you sensed the Holy Spirit doing something new in your life, or in your family’s life? How did you process it and/or respond?Pause and reflect on the Spirit’s leading in your own life right now. Could the Spirit be doing something new?If you sense the Spirit might be doing something new, who can you share, process and pray about it with?If you don’t sense the Spirit to be doing anything new right now, do other people come to mind? Are there friends or family members who need someone to process and pray with?What is a practical lean into and step into what God might be doing in your life right now? Close in prayer, asking for more leading, guidance, and power from the Holy Spirit.

Most of us stay quiet about our faith for one reason. We're convinced we don't know enough. In the final week of our Sent series, Pastor Chad opens John 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind and that man ends up in a theological interrogation he has no training for. Cornered by the experts, outmatched on every point, he says one of the most freeing sentences in the Bible: "One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see." This message walks through the difference between an expert witness and an eyewitness, gives you a simple three-part framework for telling your own story in about sixty seconds, and hands you something to say the next time a door opens. You don't have to know everything to say something.Discussion Questions:1. Pastor Chad said the reason we stay quiet comes down to one lie: "I don't know enough." What's the version of that lie that shows up in your head? Is it the hard questions, the fear of saying it wrong, or the feeling that your life doesn't back it up yet?2. Take Then, How, Now, and actually share it. Take roughly  1-2 minutes each, around the circle. Then: what was your life like before. How: what did Jesus do. Now: what's different. Rough and honest, not polished. If you're still in process, say that. It counts.3. The disciples looked at this man and asked, "Whose fault is this?" Jesus moved the conversation to what God was about to do. Is there a chapter of your own story where you're still parked on the first question? What would it look like to start asking the second one about it?4. Pray for one another.

God has not only called us to be sent into our workplaces and communities, but also into one of the most challenging mission fields we have: our families. Sharing our faith with those closest to us can be difficult because our family members know our past, our failures, and our weaknesses. Yet God often chooses to use the very places where we have experienced brokenness as places where He brings redemption.Discussion Questions: 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?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)?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?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?

Words carry the power of life and death—and most of us are still carrying both: the sentence that built us up years ago, and the one that still stings. In this Father's Day message, Pastor Chad makes the case that most father wounds are actually word wounds—something that was said, or something that was never said. Through the ache of Esau's stolen blessing in Genesis 27 and the voice that tore heaven open over Jesus before He had done a single thing (Mark 1), we meet a Father who chose us before the world was made and still speaks a better word over our lives than anything ever spoken against us. You'll leave with a simple, Spirit-empowered tool—the ABC Test—for making sure the words you pour out bring life instead of taking it. Because the words that may have broken you don't have to be the last word.Discussion Questions: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?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)?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?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?

You might call it chance. God calls it placement.In Acts 17, Paul walks into a city full of idols and instead of retreating, he shows up in the marketplace, day after day, with “those who happened to be there.” No platform. No podcast. No book deal. Just presence. And an entire city couldn’t stop talking about him.In Week 3 of our series “Sent: Everyday Witness in Everyday Life,” Pastor Brett unpacks Paul’s three rooms: his faith community, the marketplace, and the public square — and shows us how to recognize the arenas of influence we’re already standing in. Because you’re not waiting to be sent. You’re already in your assignment.The best way to share what you’ve tasted isn’t a post or a t-shirt. It’s letting people taste it for themselves.Discussion Questions: 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...)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?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?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.“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?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.

What if the reason evangelism feels so awkward is that we've misunderstood the assignment? In this message from our Sent series, Pastor Chad starts somewhere unexpected, your favorite food spot,  to uncover a simple truth: we share naturally what we believe is worth sharing. Anchored in John 10 and John 20, this message reframes evangelism not as selling a product but as sharing a Person, and not as condemnation but as invitation. We were never meant to be the cure; we're witnesses who simply point and say, "come and see." You'll be challenged to ask whether you're actually experiencing the full life Jesus offers, or quietly settling for a full schedule and an empty life. You'll walk away with three concrete steps: find your lane, name your three, and go say the words that changed everything for you.Discussion Questions: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?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?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?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?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?

Jesus hasn’t just placed you in your life; He has sent you to it. Living on mission entails loving and blessing others, building relationships with them, and eventually inviting them into the “Kingdom of God.” There are  many ways to witness. Sometimes it does feel daunting, maybe you’re unsure or maybe we’ve made this much more complicated than it is. OR maybe you feel like you’ve BLOWN your witness and so there’s some feelings of unworthiness. Over the next few weeks and into the rest of our lives, Holy Spirit is going to lead us into places, into conversations, into relationships where we get to be intentional about loving people to Jesus - Intentional to witness! This isn’t just on Pastor Renee’s shoulders, guys! This is all of us. If you are a Christ follower, let me encourage you, YOU are called to go out on mission! AND mission is everywhere.Discussion Questions:Have you ever witnessed to someone about your faith in Jesus? Does witnessing come easy for you? Why or why not? Share or write down 3 times God showed up in your life and start practicing your witness!

Words carry the power of life and death—and most of us are still carrying both: the sentence that built us up years ago, and the one that still stings. In this Father's Day message, Pastor Chad makes the case that most father wounds are actually word wounds—something that was said, or something that was never said. Through the ache of Esau's stolen blessing in Genesis 27 and the voice that tore heaven open over Jesus before He had done a single thing (Mark 1), we meet a Father who chose us before the world was made and still speaks a better word over our lives than anything ever spoken against us. You'll leave with a simple, Spirit-empowered tool—the ABC Test—for making sure the words you pour out bring life instead of taking it. Because the words that may have broken you don't have to be the last word.Discussion Questions: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 isWe 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)?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?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?

Our human condition gives us the tendency to live our lives according to what’s best for ourselves.  When we become Christians, the Holy Spirit turns us outward and empowers us to live lives marked by loving service to one another. Spirit-empowered service is the natural overflow of a life increasingly surrendered to the Spirit, who is himself always moving outward, always giving, always other-centered, and who is forming that same character within us. The Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts to serve our church community and these gifts are meant to benefit others, not ourselves. Our role as Christians is to choose to serve others with the gifts that the Spirit has given to us for the sake of the common good.  When this happens, the entire church community is loved and cared forDiscussion Questions: 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.Are you using your gifts to serve others?  If yes, share.  If no, what is holding you back?Share how you have blessed others through serving.Share how God has blessed you as you served others.What have you learned about yourself by serving others?

In a world that never stops pressing, most of us quietly wonder if we're spiritual enough — and many of us have already decided we're not. In this message, Pastor Shea explores what it actually means to be filled with the Spirit in the ordinary, depleted, demanding seasons of real life. Drawing from Ephesians 5 and Acts 4, he reframes Spirit-filled living not as a mountain top moment to achieve but as a source to keep returning to — like a sponge that is always releasing and always going back to the water. The early church didn't pray in Acts 4 because it was a special occasion; prayer and bold action were their daily rhythm. And when fear stands between us and our assignment, the answer isn't a guaranteed outcome — it's being so saturated in who God is that the impulse to love becomes louder than the fear. Whatever your season, whatever your assignment, the one non-negotiable stays the same: you were never meant to run on yesterday's filling.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?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?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?

In this message from our Poured Out series, we dig into Galatians 5 to wrestle with one of the most honest questions the Christian life raises: how do you actually love people who are genuinely hard to love? Pastor Ryan walks through Paul's letter to a church that was biting and devouring each other — and shows why the answer isn't more effort, more guilt, or more rules. The breakthrough comes from understanding what freedom is actually for, what the flesh actually is, and why the Holy Spirit doesn't ask you to manufacture love you don't have — He pours in what you're missing. If you've ever felt like you're running on empty when it comes to loving a difficult person, this message is for you.Discussion Questions:  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?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?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?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: The Holy Spirit is our “Down Payment” of the FutureThe Holy Spirit was poured out, so that we can pour ourselves out in love and service to others. On this Pentecost Sunday, we explore and celebrate how the Spirit is our “down payment” of our future inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14), given to us now so that we can live like God intends us to live.Discussion Questions: 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?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?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?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?Do you feel like the Holy Spirit is active in your life? Why or why not? If not, what might your next step be?

Every one of us will face crossroads — moments where we need more than information; we need wisdom. The good news? You don't have to chase wisdom down. She's already calling out to you.In this message, Pastor Wayne unpacks how to grow from knowing right and wrong into walking in the power of God, why obedience (not just agreement) is what unlocks the blessing, and how the friends waiting for you in Scripture can save your marriage, your ministry, and your life.

Life rarely turns out exactly the way we imagined, and the gap between what we hoped for and what actually happened is often where our deepest pain lives. In this Mother's Day message, we dive into the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1–2, a woman who faced years of heartbreak, provocation, and unanswered prayer, and whose response to all of it became one of the most powerful pictures of faith in all of Scripture. Through Hannah's story, we discover a pattern God keeps repeating throughout the Bible: appointed, tested, and surrendered, a pattern that runs from Hannah all the way to Jesus, and straight into the middle of your life. Whether you're a mom carrying more than you can say out loud, someone whose prayers feel like they've gone unanswered for too long, or anyone living in a season that doesn't look the way you planned, this message is for you. Because the key to living from victory in Christ isn't getting everything you prayed for. It's learning to pray honestly, and surrender fully.Discussion Questions:When you think about the gap between what you expected your life to look like and what it actually looks like right now, where do you feel that gap most? What's one area where life hasn't gone the way you planned?Hannah kept showing up to the house of the Lord year after year, even though that was the very place her pain got reopened. Is there a place, a season, or a rhythm in your life that you've started avoiding because it's become associated with pain? What would it look like to keep showing up anyway?The sermon drew a contrast between Peninnah and Hannah. Same circumstances, completely different posture. Peninnah had the blessing and used it as a weapon. Hannah had nothing and used her pain as a doorway to God. Honestly, when you're struggling, which posture do you tend toward, and what does that usually look like for you?Hannah prayed so raw and honestly that the priest thought she was drunk. Most of us have been taught, directly or indirectly, to clean up our prayers before we bring them to God. What would it look like for you to actually pour out your soul to God this week? What's the version of your prayer you haven't let yourself pray yet?The little robe Hannah made every year is one of the most quietly powerful images in the story: faithful, loving action in a situation that was complicated, painful, and not what she planned. What is the "little robe" in your life right now? What is the small, faithful thing God might be inviting you to keep doing, not because the circumstances are resolved, but because He is still worth showing up for?

In this sermon, Pastor Chad tackles one of the most honest tensions in the Christian faith: if Jesus really defeated death, why does it still feel like our bodies are losing? Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4, he walks through Paul's raw, unfiltered confession that "outwardly we are wasting away" and shows why that's not a crisis of faith, but actually the very place where resurrection power becomes most visible. Whether you're facing a diagnosis, watching someone you love decline, or just feeling the quiet weight of your own mortality, this message offers a grounded, hope-filled anchor: because Jesus already won, your healing is already secured, even if it hasn't fully arrived yet.Discussion Questions: Pastor Chad mentioned that aging or physical decline has a way of surfacing things we don't want to think about. What's one way your body has reminded you lately that it's "wasting away" — whether through aging, illness, or just the wear of life? How do you typically respond to those reminders?Paul describes us as "jars of clay", fragile and ordinary containers holding something precious. Where in your life have you felt pressure (from culture, church, or yourself) to appear stronger or healthier than you actually are? What has that cost you?The sermon continued on the "Already / Not Yet" tension; that Jesus has already won, but full healing hasn't fully arrived. Have you ever felt like unanswered prayer for healing meant something was wrong with your faith? How does the idea that healing is "secured but not yet arrived" either help or challenge that feeling?Joni Eareckson Tada said, "He has chosen not to hold me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace." Is that sentence easy or hard for you to believe right now, and why? What would it take for you to move toward that kind of trust in a season of physical suffering?Pastor Chad said "your cracked jar is not your embarrassment, it's your testimony." What is one area of brokenness, illness, or physical limitation in your life that you've been hiding rather than allowing God to use? What would it look like to let that become a place where His light shines through instead?

Jesus conquered death, and yet we still die and we still grieve loved ones. Because Jesus rose as the “firstfruits,” death is not the final word, and we can grieve with real and certain hope for bodily resurrection. In this sermon we will #1. Recognize our time on earth is temporary, #2.Answer the question How can we live in Jesus’ victory over death when we & our loved ones die?” #3. If we are not the person going through grief right now, How can we represent Jesus to someone whose world is falling apart? Discussion Questions: Why do you think the Psalmist says “Teach us to number our days?”What potential (Latent, inherent abilities ,possibilities that exist but are not yet realized.) are in you, that need to be released.Who do you know right now that is walking through a season of grief? How can you come along side to lighten their load? If you are the one walking through a grief season how can your community support you?Read 1 Corinthians 15:54-55. Put it in your own words.

Jesus conquered sin, and yet we still experience temptation and choose to sin. But sin no longer owns us! Jesus broke its power, and by His Spirit you can walk in real freedom today.But maybe even as a Christian you might say, “I’m a believer but sin still has got a hold on me.” OR “I don’t feel so victorious.” “I understand that Jesus paid it all – but I feel stuck in sin. So what does it mean to LIVE in Jesus’ victory over sin when sin is a reality for us? We must understand that Jesus’s victory was sufficient for our sin, ALL OF IT but reality is our flesh still wrestles with sin. THERE is a real conflict between our 2 natures, our spiritual nature and our flesh. We’re invited today to wrestle with confessing the sin that tries to enslave and hold us back from living the will of the Lord. The encouragement for us - confess and get free because unconfessed sin gives the enemy legal right to wreak havoc in your life. But confession breaks that agreement so we can live fully free in Christ and experience the fullness of His healing power. Discussion Questions: Where in your life are you resisting the work of the Spirit? Do you have any unconfessed sin?Do you choose Jesus everyday? Why or why not?

Easter Sunday feels electric, but what happens on Monday? In this message, we tackle an honest question that many of us are afraid to ask: If Jesus already won, why does my life not always feel like it? The answer might change the way you see everything. Drawing from Romans 8 and 1 Corinthians 15, we explore one of the most practically powerful ideas in Scripture, the "Now and Not Yet," and what it actually looks like to live faithfully in the space between what Jesus has already done and what's still coming. If you've ever felt the gap between what you believe and what you feel, this one is for you.Discussion Question:Before today, how would you have defined a "victorious" Christian life? How does the idea of the "Now and Not Yet" challenge or reshape that definition?Romans 8:1 says there is now no condemnation for those in Christ, yet many of us still live as if the old verdict stands. What's one area of your life where you've been performing for approval, carrying guilt, or living like you're still in a prison God has already unlocked?The message offered three ways to live in the in-between: live from a new identity, redefine victory, and stop grinding and start abiding. Which one of those is the hardest for you personally, and why do you think that is?Is there something you're carrying right now, a relationship, a diagnosis, a struggle, a grief, that you've quietly started to believe God won't come through on? What would it look like to hold that thing with open hands, trusting both what's already true and what's still coming?

What do you do when your situation feels finished?In this Easter message, “Not Done Yet,” we walk through Luke 24:1–12 and discover the powerful truth at the center of the resurrection: what looks like the end is often where God is just getting started.  The women came to the tomb expecting defeat, but encountered life. The disciples struggled to believe, but began to move toward hope. And in the same way, many of us walk into moments in our lives feeling like something is over, our strength, our hope, our future.  But Easter reminds us of this: Because Jesus is alive, we can be sure God’s not done yet.  Whether you’re carrying doubt, disappointment, grief, or exhaustion, this message is an invitation to remember what God has said, trust what He has done, and take your next step toward Him.Discussion Questions: Have you ever experienced a moment where something looked “over,” but it wasn’t? What happened? Where in your life right now does it feel like something is “done” or beyond hope?The angels told the women to “remember what Jesus said.” What truth from God (Scripture, a promise, or something He’s spoken to you) do you need to remember in this season, and why has it been hard to hold onto?Peter didn’t fully understand yet, but he still got up and moved toward the tomb. What is one step of faith you can take this week, even if you don’t have full clarity yet?

What does God actually give you in the wilderness? We all go through wilderness seasons: moments in life that feel scarce, isolating, and overwhelming. But what if the wilderness isn’t the end of your story? In this message, we close out our 6-week series “Finding Our Way Through the Wilderness” with one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: Jesus may not change the wilderness around you — but with Jesus, He can grow a garden within you.Through the feeding of the 5,000 (Mark 6:30–44) and Jesus’ declaration as the Bread of Life (John 6:32–40), we discover that Jesus isn’t just a provider in the wilderness, He is the provision.Discussion Questions:1. What wilderness season are you currently in, or have recently walked through? How have you seen God meet you in it?2. Jesus doesn’t just give bread. He is the bread. What’s the difference between looking to Jesus for what He can provide versus looking to Jesus as the provision itself? Which one describes where you are right now?3. The sermon offered two choices: wander and return to Egypt, or trust the Good Shepherd daily. What does “returning to Egypt” look like for you specifically — what comfort or distraction do you run to when the wilderness gets hard?4. The main point of the sermon was: “Jesus may not change the wilderness around you. But with Jesus, He can grow a garden within you.” Where have you already seen evidence of a garden growing in you — even if the wilderness hasn’t changed?5. Sonny and Jenai shared their story while still in the middle of their wilderness. Who in your life is in a wilderness right now and needs to hear that the Good Shepherd hasn’t left them?6. Next week is Easter, the ultimate proof that the wilderness is never the final word. Who is one person in your life who needs to hear that story? Commit to inviting them to Easter this week: send the text, make the call, extend the invitation. Don’t wait.

Have you ever had a moment where your expectations didn't match reality? Maybe in your health, your finances, your family or even your faith? You followed Jesus, you had the breakthrough moment, and then life said, "Actually… wilderness." In this message from Matthew 4:1–11, Pastor Chad will show us something that may change the way you see hard seasons: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Through Jesus' three temptations of Provision, Protection, and Power, we'll unpack the real question underneath all of them: will you trust the Father, or will you take a shortcut? If you're in a wilderness season you didn't expect, this one's for you.Discussion Questions:1. Think of a time when life didn't go the way you expected in your family, your health, your career, or your faith. What did you expect, and what actually happened? 2. Matthew 4:1 says Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. How does it change the way you see a hard season when you consider that God might have led you there not to punish you, but to form you? What's the difference between testing and temptation in your own experience?3. The sermon identified three areas Jesus was tempted: Provision, Protection, and Power, but underneath each one is the same question: "Will you trust the Father, or will you take a shortcut?" Which of the three resonates most with where you are right now, and what does the "shortcut" look like in that area of your life?4. Jesus overcame the wilderness through abiding prayer, fasting, Scripture, and Spirit-empowerment. Which of those four is most underdeveloped in your life right now, and what would it look like to take one practical step toward it this week not to earn anything, but to train your trust?

God wants the best for us. Because He loves us, He wants to form us into people marked by faith, hope, and love. Sometimes, He will test our dependence on Him for that purpose: not because we have to earn or prove anything, but just because tests reveal who we actually trust. Even when we fail a test, like Israel did in the wilderness, it is an opportunity to grow deeper in our trust and dependance on God.Discussion Questions:1. Do you feel like you're in a wilderness right now? If not, when was the last time you did?2. In your own words, what's the difference between testing and temptation?3. Take a moment to think. When was the last time you were in a difficult circumstance and had to choose whether or not to trust God? In the stress of that circumstance, what (or who) did you choose to trust?4. Read Hebrews 12:7-11. The context is that the Christians hearing this message are facing a variety of very real hardship because they chose to be Christians. Does this passage encourage you or discourage you? Why?5. Take a moment and pray together. Ask for a tangible experience of God's presence. If you feel like you're in the wilderness, ask God to show you what He is providing for you. Finally, pray the Lord's Prayer together (either Matthew 6 or Luke 11).

This week, we’re going to look at how God uses wilderness experiences to shape us and prepare us by looking at the life of King David. What does it mean that God shapes us and prepares us in the wilderness? The wilderness is a spiritual battle and God is bringing us back to an ever-greater reliance on Him. As we survive the wilderness the hope is that we will come out of it with greater wisdom, greater hope, greater perspective, and greater intimacy with God! The power of the Holy Spirit builds resilience in us and leads us to endure and to persevere in the wilderness. Discussion Questions:1. If you’re in a wilderness right now, what do you think the Holy Spirit is forming in you to survive the wilderness?2. When has it been hard to depend on the Lord? Why or why not?3. Do you feel unseen or unheard or overlooked right now in the wilderness?

Have you ever found yourself in a place you didn’t choose…a season you didn’t pray for…a situation where life just felt unfair…where you felt isolated, rejected, lost or confused…where you wondered, ‘God, do You see me?’. The Bible calls that place the wilderness. It's a place where we go when life really pushes us out…We’ll see that:The wilderness is where expectations die… but revelation is born. The place you thought would break you may actually be the place God uses to reveal Himself to you.God is always at work in us when we find ourselves in the wilderness.The wilderness may be where people leave you…But it is also where God meets you.We’ll learn about Hagar’s experience in the wilderness and how God always meets us at our lowest point and transforms us as we go through these very trying times.Discussion Questions:1. Have you experienced a wilderness season in your life? What happened? What did God reveal to you? Share.2. Do you feel you’re in your own wilderness season right now? Feeling unseen or unheard or overlooked? Share.a. Ask yourself: Where is God right now – Ask God where He is right now.b. Ask God for His perspective on your situation and your future3. Do you know someone going through a wilderness season? What can you do to support and encourage them?4. In this week’s sermon, we learned about the life of Nick Vujicic. What can we learn about God from his story? What can we learn from Nick?

In the Bible, the wilderness is a harsh and hostile reality. And yet throughout Scripture, God uses this location to meet and transform His people. Today, we all journey through “wilderness” types of experiences in our lives, and no matter how or why we find ourselves in those situations, God will meet us and transform us during as well---as long as we choose to trust Him in the process.Discussion Questions:1. After watching the sermon, when was the last time you were in a "wilderness" period in your own life? Are you in one right now?2. Why do you think the wilderness is a place where God teaches his people dependence and trust? Have you experienced this dynamic in your own life?3. Read Psalm 63, which David wrote while he lived in the wilderness on the run from Saul. How does your perspective on the psalm change when you think about that context?4. How would a wilderness series fit into your life right now? What can you do to position yourself to get the most out of this series?5. Take time to pray with your group, praying for God to encounter us, to meet our needs, and to transform us into the people He wants us to be. You can use Psalm 63 to commit the next 6 weeks to seeking the Lord, ahead of Easter.

In a world that keeps speeding up and pressing in, God invites us into a different way of living. In this message from Romans 12:1–2, we explore how real change happens, not through willpower or behavior modification, but through the Spirit renewing our minds so we can respond like Jesus under pressure. Using the story of Moses and the battle of repeating narratives, you will learn a simple, practical prayer to interrupt anxious and reactive thought loops, resist the mold of the world, and surrender to God’s transforming work, so you can live a steady life with a renewed mind in Christ.Discussion Questions:1. From Romans 12:1–2, what do you think it means to “not be conformed” and to “be transformed”? What’s the difference between awareness and renewal?2. What is one situation this week where you are most likely to react instead of respond (work, family, conflict, social media, stress)?3. What is an “old narrative” you find yourself replaying under pressure (example: “I’m not enough,” “I have to fix it,” “I’m alone”)? Where do you think that story came from, and what does it lead you to do?4. Is there something you need to surrender to God right now that you’ve been trying to control? If you feel comfortable sharing, what would it look like to pray the 3-line prayer in that specific moment this week, and how can this group support you in it?

In a season where everything feels louder, heavier, and more urgent, it’s easy to find ourselves emotionally reactive, overwhelmed, or spiritually exhausted. In this message, we explore how pressure doesn’t just test us—it reveals what’s already inside us. Drawing from 1 Peter 5:6–11, we’re reminded that humility isn’t weakness, surrender isn’t passivity, and resistance doesn’t look like outrage, it looks like standing firm in faith. As God accelerates His work, He also invites us to slow down, cast our anxieties on Him, and allow His grace to restore, strengthen, and steady our hearts once again.Discussion Questions:1. What moment, phrase, or Scripture from this message stood out to you most—and why do you think it resonated? 2. Where do you feel the “volume of life” turned up the most right now? (emotionally, relationally, spiritually, or mentally?) 3. When pressure increases, what tends to come out of you? (reactivity, control, withdrawal, anxiety, distraction, or prayer?) 4. What would it look like for you, this week, to resist being emotionally hijacked and instead stand firm in faith—practically and intentionally?

In the final message of the Made for More series, we encourage the church to move from sitting to serving, from consuming to contributing, and from comfort to calling—stepping into a life of Spirit-empowered obedience and everyday mission.God has designed every believer on purpose and for a purpose, and He has already prepared assignments for us to walk in—right where we live, work, study, and serve. From classrooms to kitchens, offices to neighborhoods, every follower of Jesus is called to be a visible representative of heaven on earth.Discussion Questions:1. The sermon challenged the idea that preaching only happens on a stage. Where is your “pulpit” right now in everyday life?2. In what ways have you unintentionally treated church more like a set of bleachers than a training facility? What would it look like to shift that mindset?3. What spiritual gifts or passions has God placed in you that might need more intentional development or stewardship? If you haven’t taken the Spiritual Gifts Assessment, you can do so here: https://gifts.ediphai.com/4. Refer back to the Servanthood vs Servility Chart. When you serve or use your gifts, what usually motivates you—love, obligation, recognition, fear, or something else? How can your motivation be realigned with servanthood?5. What specific environments has God placed you in right now (work, school, family, community)? How might He be inviting you to represent Him more intentionally there?6. What is one concrete step you can take this week to live more “sent”—either by serving, engaging someone intentionally, or stepping into a ministry opportunity?7. Pray for one another

Following last week's introduction to Spiritual Gifts, we explore how our individual spiritual gifts are given within a community and for the benefit of a community. Every individual Christian has a unique design that includes their spiritual gifts, and God also designs entire Christian communities with the spiritual gifts given to individual Christians. Every church, especially C4 Church, needs Christians using every spiritual gift in order to fulfill the mission that God has called us to. Every gift is given by the same Spirit to serve the same Lord, and the same God is at work in all of us while we use our diverse gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)!Discussion Questions: 1. Do you know your spiritual gifts? If "Yes," how have you been using them?If "No," the best thing we can do following this message is to spend time discovering what they might be:2. Pray - Spend 5-10 min sitting with the Lord. Ask Him how He has gifted you and/or where he has called you to serve. Ask him to lead and guide you on this journey of discovery.3. Wise counsel: Who are spiritual friends or mentors that you could ask about possible gifts they see in you? When is your next opportunity to ask them that question?4. Personal Reflection: Think about the activities you do that you feel God has called you to do, as a Christian. It could be serving at church, or it could in your work or personal life. Are there activities that regularly frustrate you? Are there activities that regularly bring you joy? Are there activities that you find surprisingly easy or natural?5. "Get on the Field" --- What's an area of ministry or service that you feel passionate about? How might you be able to start volunteering or serving in that area?6. Take a Spiritual Gifts Assessment. AFTER Doing #2-5, consider taking the Ediphai Spiritual Gifts Assessment at: https://gifts.ediphai.com/ . Set aside at least 20 minutes to complete the assessment.7. Pray again, asking God to lead you on this journey of discovering and developing your spiritual gifts. Commit to God that you will use the gifts He gives you for His purposes.

In Built Different: Finding Your Place in the Body, we explore how God has uniquely designed each believer with purpose. Drawing from Ephesians 2 and Romans 12, this message reminds us that we are God’s workmanship and that every believer has been given spiritual gifts meant to build up the body of Christ.Rather than being spectators, we’re called to participate—using our gifts not for self-importance, but for the health and mission of the church. You are not accidental, extra, or optional. You belong, and your gifts are God’s grace in motion, meant to be used wherever He has placed youDQs:1. What part of the message (or illustration with the tools) stood out to you most, and why did it connect with you?2. Romans 12 says we don’t just attend church—we belong to one another. How does that challenge or reshape the way you think about church and community?3. Describe some natural abilities and learned skills that you possess.4. Take the spiritual gifts assessment and share your results.5. Pray for one another.

In the opening message of our Made for More series, we begin with a foundational truth: Every member is a minister. As the new year settles into everyday life, many of us wrestle with questions of purpose and belonging. Drawing from Ephesians 2:8–10, we’re reminded that while we are saved by grace, we are saved for good works. We are God’s workmanship—His poiema—intentionally designed and placed in the body of Christ for a purpose.This message challenges the idea that ministry is reserved for pastors or church staff. Scripture shows us that every believer has a role to play, and when we stop seeing church as something we attend and start seeing it as a body we belong to, our purpose shifts from inward to outward. You are not just an attender or a consumer—you are a minister. The question isn’t whether God wants to use you, but whether you’re willing to step into the part He’s already given you.Discussion Questions:1. What stood out to you most from this message, and why do you think it resonated with you?2. Ephesians 2:10 says we are God’s workmanship (poiema). How does seeing yourself as God’s intentional creation shape the way you view your gifts, passions, or even your past experiences?3. Paul says God placed each part in the body just as He wanted them to be. Where do you sometimes feel like you don’t quite fit—or feel tempted to disqualify yourself? What might God be saying to you through that?4. The message described ministry as ordinary obedience—small, often interruptive moments. Can you share a time when God used a simple, everyday moment to impact someone (or when you sensed He was inviting you to)?

Vision Sunday 2026 at C4 is a call to step into the new year not with more pressure, but with more presence. In this message, Pastor Chad unpacks why so many of our resolutions fail and why willpower alone can never carry what only inner transformation can sustain. Rather than sprinting into January exhausted and overwhelmed, we’re invited to see this moment as fertile ground for a move of God.Drawing from Isaiah 60, Isaiah 60:22, and Ephesians 4, this sermon explores:What it means to “arise and shine” and reflect God’s glory in a dark worldHow God often works slowly in us so that He can move suddenly through usThe difference between overflow and accelerationWhy intimacy with Jesus matters more than visibility and performanceHow to check the “gauges” of your emotional health and spiritual fruitIf you’re entering this year tired, weighed down by expectations, or hungry for something deeper, this message is for you.Overflow is our responsibility.Acceleration is God’s.Let the glory remain His.Discussion Questions: 1. What stood out to you most from this Vision Sunday message, and why did it resonate with you?2. In your current season, what might it look like for you to “arise and shine” not by manufacturing light, but by receiving and reflecting God’s light in the middle of real darkness?3. “Acceleration amplifies what is already in the heart.” If God were to move quickly in your life, ministry, or influence this year, what in your heart would be amplified? What excites you about that, and what concerns you?4. If your emotional health and spiritual fruit were dashboard gauges, where would you place them right now (low, mid, full)? What is one concrete step you can take this week to tend to those gauges?5. Pray for one another.

On the final Sunday of 2025, this message calls the church to pause, reflect, and wake up to what God is doing. It reminds us that we often don’t recognize “last moments” until they’ve passed, and invites us to ask where we may have been spiritually asleep. Centered on Jesus’ life of prayer and the Lord’s Prayer, the message encourages simple, honest, and daily dependence on God as we step into a new year—not rushing ahead with our own plans, but learning to pray, listen, and align our hearts with His.Discussion Questions: 1. How important is prayer to you?2. Do you feel uncomfortable when someone asks you to pray? Is it because you feel responsible for the outcome?3. If you were to ask God to change something about  your prayer life what would it be?4. Pray the Lord’s prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 out loud as a group. Is there something you sense God doing as you gather and pray communally, rather than independently?

At Christmas, we celebrate more than a moment in history—we celebrate a miracle that changes everyday life. In “The Miracle of God With Us,” we explore how our deepest longings for hope, peace, joy, love, and belonging were never meant to be rare or unreachable, but part of God’s design for life with Him. Through Matthew 1 and Isaiah 9, we see Jesus not only as Savior, but as Immanuel—God with us—revealing both His mission and His nature. This message invites us to stop striving for what we cannot find on our own and instead receive the greatest gift of all: Heaven coming to earth so that Heaven can live in us.Discussion Questions:1. What was your favorite Christmas gift growing up—and why do you think it meant so much to you at the time?2. Where do you see yourself currently searching for something—peace, meaning, belonging, healing, or direction—in this season of life?3. Matthew calls Jesus “Immanuel—God with us,” and Isaiah describes Him as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Which of these names do you find hardest to believe or experience personally—and why?4. What would it look like for “Heaven to live in you” this week—not just as a belief, but as a way of living? Where do you think God wants to be more with you right now?

In the final week of our Advent series, “Expecting God,” we’ll unpack one of the most overlooked, but most inspiring figures in the Christmas story: Anna.Just like runners who hit “The Wall” at Mile 20 during a marathon, many of us know what it feels like to grow weary while waiting on God. Through Anna’s decades of heartbreak, loss, devotion, and unwavering worship, we discover what expectancy that endures truly looks like.Whether you’re waiting for a breakthrough in your family, career, relationships, or personal life—this message reminds us that God always comes through… just not always how we imagined.Discussion Questions:1. What’s your “Mile 20” right now? Where in your life do you feel spiritually fatigued, discouraged, or tempted to quit?2. How do you typically respond to disappointment or delay? More like bitterness, withdrawal, or staying present like Anna?3. What spiritual practices help you remain anchored in long seasons of waiting? (Worship, prayer, fasting, Scripture, community, remembrance, etc.)4. What does “active waiting” look like for you? How can you turn your waiting into worship?5. Where have you seen God give you a “second wind” in your life? A moment where strength or clarity returned unexpectedly?6. What is one promise, prayer, or area of your life you need to revisit with fresh expectancy this week? How can your group support you?7. Pray for one another.

Unmet expectations can potentially dull our faith. But even in our disbelief, God remains faithful! Zechariah and Elizabeth, a righteous couple who served God their entire lives, longed for a child, but years of disappointment dulled their hope. Nevertheless, God heard their prayers. When God sent word of an imminent miracle, Zechariah couldn't believe it --- and his silence became a space for renewal. Just like Zechariah, our long times of waiting and disappointment can hinder our faith, but God remains faithful to us as well. And God gently restores our expectancy, even in our unbelief.Discussion Questions:1. Can you think of a time when you waited a long time for something to happen, and then it happened? What was that waiting experience like?2. Can you think of a time when you waited a long time for something to happen, and it never happened? Maybe you might be in the midst of this waiting now. What was that experience like? Did you naturally move on? What prompted you to move on?3. Read Mark 14:32-36 and Luke 22:39-44. Even Jesus experienced silence and unanswered prayer at the most difficult point of his life. What do you notice about the way Jesus prayed?4. Have you felt disappointed or let down by God when something you had hoped or prayed for didn't happen? How has that impacted your relationship with God?5. Pause and pray honestly and earnestly to God. Tell him where you have felt frustration or disappointment while waiting. Ask Him to show you where He has been in the midst of your waiting. And close by praying Jesus' prayer in Mark 14:36 (substitute "Take this cup from me" with your own prayer request).

This weekend we talk about the tension between expectations and expectancy.We all walk into the Christmas season carrying hopes, plans, and pressures — and when God doesn’t meet our expectations, discouragement can creep in. But Mary shows us a better way. When her plans were disrupted, she moved from control to surrender…from “God, do it my way” to “Lord, let it be according to Your word.”Expectations box God in. Expectancy invites God in.And when we open our hands like Mary, we make room for God to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we could imagine. This message is an invitation to release control, trust God, and step into this season with expectant faith — because nothing is impossible with God.Discussion Questions:What stood out to you most from Mary’s interaction with the angel in Luke 1:26–38? What words, phrases, or details felt significant or surprising?How would you describe the difference between expectations and expectancy—in your own words?Where in your life right now do you feel a similar kind of tension—between what you expected and what God is doing (or not doing)?What typically happens inside you when God doesn’t meet your expectations?What is one very practical way you can make room for God this week—physically or spiritually?

In Luke 5, Levi left his booth and made room for Jesus. God looks for people who make room in presence. This message challenges us to create space — not by simply slowing down, but by showing up with intention, focus, and faith. To love others whole heartedly, purely and genuinely we must encounter the Lord. How might our very lives live the gospel of Jesus Christ and be theinvitation for others to come and see that the Lord is good?Discussion Questions:What does “Let love set the table” mean for you? Who is someone you know that has an attitude of invitation? What’s an idea for a date with Jesus?

This week at C4, Stephanie Anderson continues our series Setting the Table with a powerful reminder that presence matters more than perfection. Through the story of the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, we see how Jesus reveals Himself in simple moments—especially around the table. When we choose gratitude, pursue His presence, and open our lives with genuine hospitality, God multiplies our impact far beyond what we imagine.Be encouraged to slow down, remove distractions, and make room for people who need the hope and presence of Jesus. Kingdom impact starts with an open table.Discussion Questions:Where do you feel pressure to be “perfect,” and what would it look like to choose presence instead in this season?Jesus walked with the disciples on the road to Emmaus even when they didn’t recognize Him. Where might God be walking with you right now that you haven’t noticed?Who is one person outside your usual Christian circle that God may be prompting you to show hospitality to this week, and what simple step can you take toward them?

When life feels like “not enough,” Jesus shows us another way. In Luke 9:10–17, the disciples stare at their lack; Jesus looks up and gives thanks—then thousands are fed. In this message, we’ll unpack how gratitude changes what we notice, how grateful people become available people, and why abundance is for stewarding, not hoarding.Discussion Questions:Read Luke 9:10–17. What differences do you see between the disciples’ perspective and Jesus’ perspective? Where do you most relate right now—scarcity or sufficiency?Share three things you noticed God did in the last 24–48 hours (big or small). What shifted in you as you named them?Name your “five loaves and two fish” (time, energy, a table, a story, a skill). What would it look like to place that in Jesus’ hands—practically—over the holiday season?What is one concrete, scheduled action you’ll take to be a “delivery system for blessing” this week? (Name the person, day, and time.)Take two minutes as a group to speak short “Thank You, Jesus, for ________”

Continuing our annual "Kingdom Offering" campaign series, we are sharing our vision for blessing the community at our first ever "Downtown Family Christmas" outreach event, in partnership with New Life Church and On Time Reach. We want to encourage everyone who calls C4 "home" to intentionally spend time in prayer, asking God about how we might give to the Kingdom Offering before the end of the year.Discussion Questions:For this 3-week series, we want to encourage you to intentionally spend time (1) Reflecting and (2) Praying about how you might give to the Kingdom Offering in November and December, so that you can make a purposeful decision to give.Having intentional conversations with God and your family about giving is a transformational experience. We want to encourage you to do this, regardless of your ultimate decision.

Continuing our annual "Kingdom Offering" campaign series, we are sharing our vision for blessing the community at our first ever "Downtown Family Christmas" outreach event, in partnership with New Life Church and On Time Reach. We want to encourage everyone who calls C4 "home" to intentionally spend time in prayer, asking God about how we might give to the Kingdom Offering before the end of the year.Discussion Questions:1. For this 3-week series, we want to encourage you to intentionally spend time (1) Reflecting and (2) Praying about how you might give to the Kingdom Offering in November and December, so that you can make a purposeful decision to give.2. Having intentional conversations with God and your family about giving is a transformational experience. We want to encourage you to do this, regardless of your ultimate decision.

Kicking off our annual "Kingdom Offering" campaign, we are sharing our vision for training and equipping Christians to walk boldly in their God-given callings in all arenas of life through the C4 School of Supernatural Leadership. We want to encourage everyone who calls C4 "home" to intentionally spend time in prayer, asking God about how we might give to this offering before the end of the year.Discussion Questions:1. Read Acts 11:26b-302. Key Ideas from this past Sunday:- Giving Together is an act of missional Unity.- Disciples of Jesus are marked by generosity toward others- Giving is always based on your own financial circumstances (v. 29)- Giving is always voluntary and should be an intentional decision3. Our Heart with the Kingdom Offering - Our heart is that the Kingdom Offering would be an act of unity within our Antioch Initiative Churches- We are hoping that everyone will give something in November or December, no matter how large or small- Participation is more important than the amount we give4. Pray and "Determine" how you might participate in our Kingdom Offering"Determine"- What are your financial circumstances impacting this decision?- Do you need to talk with a spouse or someone else about this decision? When can you have that conversation?Pray- Spend time praying, specifically asking God for His perspective on how you might give toward this offering.- If you are married or share your finances with another family member, pray about this with them too.

As the book of Acts ends, the story of God’s mission doesn’t. Luke leaves the story open, inviting us to step into the next chapter.In this message, we’ll unpack Acts 28:17–31 and see that the Gospel has traveled from Jerusalem to Rome and now to the ends of the earth—including right here in Honolulu. We are called to live as Spirit-empowered witnesses, not just to know the Great Commission but to live it out—through courage, consistency, and Christ-like love. The book of Acts may end, but Jesus’ mission continues.Discussion Questions: 1. How does knowing that we are “living Acts 29” change the way you think about your daily life and purpose?2. Which of these barriers to evangelism do you relate to most—identity confusion (“it’s the church’s job”), confidence (“I don’t know what to say”), or rhythm (“I forget in daily life”)?3. Pastor Brett said, “The ends of the earth aren’t a dot on a map; they’re every step you take with Jesus.” What does that look like for you in your current season—home, work, or school?4. Think of a recent “interruption” in your week. How might that have been a divine appointment rather than a distraction?5. In Acts 28, Paul quotes Isaiah 6 about hearts that are calloused and eyes that are closed. What helps a person’s heart stay open to God? How can we pray and live to help others see again?

The Holy Spirit speaks to each one of us, moving us into mission in our own life circumstances. Sometimes, the Spirit prompts us to make drastic moves; sometimes, the Spirit nudges us to walk reach out to our family, friends, or neighbors. The Spirit continues to actively empower us to share the gospel with those around us. Especially when we encounter spiritual opposition. But rather than obey the voice of the Holy Spirit do we sometimes opt for avoiding unpleasant or awkward interactions with others? The fear of man is a trap that keeps us stuck and afraid to engage in conversations with unbelievers. It’s a real hindrance that keeps us from going where the Lord is calling us to go. Let’s talk about this as we jump into Acts 13. God’s Word provides great encouragement as we are sent out into our work places, schools, and families.  Discussion Questions:1. Has the fear of man affected your life? If so, how? 2. When was the last time you released (shared) your testimony with someone? 3. Who is someone that Holy Spirit is highlighting for you to share your testimony with?

Week 4 of our Acts series reminds us that followers of Jesus are Spirit-empowered witnesses. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit still speaks, sends, and strengthens everyday disciples—whether across the world or across the street. Pastor Chad unpacks the 6 marks of an Antioch Church. Expect practical steps, honest challenges, and fresh faith to hear and obey the Spirit in your life this week.Discussion Questions:1. In your own words, what does it mean to be a “Spirit-empowered witness”?2. When have you sensed the Holy Spirit nudging you—subtle or strong—and what happened when you obeyed (or didn’t)?3. Which of the 6 marks of an "Antioch people" are you strongest at? struggle with? 4. Pray for one another.

Acts 10 is a major turning point in God's story --- not just in Acts, but in the entire story of Scripture. The Spirit sends Peter to preach the gospel to a Roman Centurion, and the gospel breaks out to all the nations of the earth. And yet, this story isn't just about "the nations." It's also a story about Peter. God wants to shift Peter's perspective to God's heart for the lost. And God also wants to do the same thing for us: God wants us to have his heart for the lost.Discussion QuestionsAre there people or places that I assume are “unclean”? In other words, are there people or places in my life where I just assume that God would not be at work?Do I have a regular rhythm of prayer? If not, what could be my "Next Step" for starting to pray regularly? Is there a good time that I could pray every week? Or maybe every day?Pause to pray, asking the Holy Spirit where He is at work in my life. Is the Holy Spirit leading me to be a "witness" in any new area of my life?  Has the Holy Spirit ever asked me to do something difficult or culturally uncomfortable? If nothing comes to mind, pause to pray, asking the Holy Spirit if He ever has asked me to. Read Jonah 1:1-3. Here is a challenging personal reflection: In my heart of hearts, am I willing to obey when God asks me to do something difficult? As you reflect, try to consider a concrete example of something difficult that God could call you to do. It's OK to be honest in your personal reflection. Am I more like Jonah or Peter?

This week we continued our series in the book of Acts, looking at how the gospel spread beyond Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria—even in the face of persecution. Through the story of Philip, we’re reminded that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways, and that His gospel is unstoppable. Just like Philip, we are all called to step out, be Spirit-empowered witnesses, and bring the hope of Jesus into our circles of influence.Be encouraged: even in seasons of hardship or discomfort, God is working behind the scenes to advance His kingdom.Discussion Questions: Do you consider yourself a minister? Why or why not?Share a story about someone who influenced your faith. Was this person a friend, a family member, a co-worker, a Pastor? Share a time when you ministered to someone and brought them hope. How did this person feel? How did you feel? Like Philip the Evangelist, did you ever experience an unexpected shift in your life – either at work, your place of residence or something that took you out of your comfort zone? What did you learn about this experience?Who are the “Samaritans” in your life? What would your response be if God calls you to minister to them? Repeat Question #1