Discussion Questions

Thank you so much for leading a Vineyard Group! If you are stuck on what to do for your next group, feel free to follow along with the current message series. We will post discussion questions after each weekend and we encourage you to use these!

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Overflow

February 24&25 | Overflow (2 Kings 4:1-7) 
March 2&3 | Overflow of the Heart (Proverbs 4:20-27)
March 9&10 | Overflow of Thankfulness (Colossians 2:6-8)
March 16 &17 | Overflow of Help from the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:23-31)
March 23 & 24 | Overflow of Power (Luke 8:42-48)

Battlegrounds

January 6&7 | Life is Worth Fighting For (2 Corinthians 10:1-5)
January 13&14 | Fighting for the Next Generation (I Samuel 3:11-14)
January 20&21 | Fighting for Unity (Philippians 2:1-8)
January 27&28 | Fighting for the Gospel (2 Timothy 4:1-7)
February 3&4 
| Next Gen: Making Space for Today & Tomorrow (Psalm 78:4)
February 10&11 | Fighting for Time (Ephesians 5:15-17)
February 17&18 | Fighting for Our Mental Health (Psalm 23:1-3)

Messy Christmas

December 2&3 | Herod (Matthew 2: 1-18)
December 9&10 | Simeon (Luke 2:25-35)
December 16&17 | Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25)
December 24&25 | Christmas (Luke 2:1-12)

December 30&31 | Unlocking Your Spiritual Potential

Unchanging

October 21&22 | Series Kickoff (James 1:16-18)
October 28&29 | God's Unchanging Love (Isaiah 65:1-2)
November 4&5 | God's Unchanging Covenants (Jer 31:31-34)
November 11&12 | God's Unchanging Gospel (Col 1:15-23)
November 18&19 | God's Unchanging Financial Plan (Malachi 3:6-12)
November 25&26 | God's Unchanging Word (Proverbs 30:5-6)

October 7&8 | Chasing God
October 14&15 | Peter

Drifters

September 9&10 | Cain
September 16&17 | Esau
September 23&24 | Achan
September 30&October 1 | A Thief

John

June 24&25 | Series Kickoff (John 1:1-5)
July 1&2 | Spiritual Curiosity (John 3:1-12)
July 8&9 | Tragedy & Opportunity (John 1:9-13)
July 15&16 |
Water to Wine (John 2:1-11)
July 21&22 | The Bread of Life (John 6:26-36)
July 28&29 | Made Well (John 5:1-7)
August 5&6 | Living Water (John 4:5-15)
August 12&13 | Grit (John 6:60-68)
August 19&20 | Jesus Makes a Prayer Request (John 17:20-24)
August 26&27 | Giving It All (John 12:1-8)

September 2&3 | Dr. Randy Smith

Father's Day Weekend

June 17&18, 2023 | God the Great Father

Holy Spirit Unveiled

May 20&21, 2023 | Who is the Holy Spirit?
May 27&28, 2023 |
Power of the Holy Spirit
June 3&4, 2023 | Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
June 10&11, 2023 | Outpouring of the Holy Spirit - Part Two

Mother's Day

May 13&14, 2023 | Jesus Honors His Mother

Four Questions

April 15&16, 2023 | Who Am I?
April 22&23, 2023 | Where Do I Belong?
April 29&30, 2023 | What Difference Can I Make?
May 6&7, 2023 | Why Does God Matter?

RAW
February 25/26, 2023 | Jesus Weeps
March 4/5, 2023 | Meltdown in Church
March 11/12, 2023 | Heart-Wrenching Sadness
March 18/19, 2023 |
Irritated by Silence
March 25&26, 2023 | A Thrilling Moment
April 1&2, 2023 | A Fatherly Embrace

EASTER WEEKEND
April 8&9, 2023 | Peter's Exceptional Response to the Resurrection
 
We Are Family
January 14/15, 2023 | We Are Family
January 21/22, 2023 | A Welcoming Family
January 28/29, 2023 | A Merciful Family
February 4/5, 2023 | A Spiritual Family
February 11/12, 2023 | A Warrior Family
February 18/19, 2023 | A Caring Family
 

Mary's Christmas

December 3/4, 2022 | Called Into the Christmas Story
December 10/11, 2022 | Mary Shares the News
December 17/18, 2022 | Mary Writes a Christmas Song

December 31/January 1, 2023 | Starting Strong
January 7/8, 2023 | Vision Weekend 2023

Friend•ology

October 29/30, 2022 | Friendship on Purpose
November 5/6, 2022 | When a Friend Becomes a Foe
November 12/13, 2022 | When I Can't Find a Friend
November 19/20, 2022 | When Romance Is In the Picture
November 26/27, 2022 | A Church Family that Works

...But God

September 10/11, 2022 | All is Lost
September 17/18, 2022 | Sin is Messy
September 24/25, 2022 | I Am Overwhelmed
October 1/2, 2022 | The Choice is Obvious
October 8/9, 2022 | Comfort is OK
October 15/16, 2022 | Life is Confusing
October 22/23, 2022 | I am Right

Joseph

July 8/9, 2022 | Young and a Little Foolish 
July 16/17, 2022 | Making the Most of a Bad Situation
July 23/24, 2022 | Protecting a Brother
July 30/31, 2022 | Too Quick to Judge
August 6/7, 2022 | A Remarkable Faith 
August 13/14, 2022 | Triumph over Temptation
August 20/21
, 2022 | There's Something in a Name
August 27/28, 2022 | Giving Credit to God
September 3/4, 2022 | Under Attack

When You Pray

June 4/5, 2022 | Close the Door
June 11/12, 2022 |
Listening for God
June 18/19, 2022 | An Outstanding Father's Prayer 
June 25/26, 2022 | Praying Through Pain: Approaching God in the Hard Times
July 2/3, 2022 |
Spiritual Do-Overs: How to Get Yours

Six Habits

April 23/24, 2022 | Pursuing the Exceptional Spiritual Life
April 30/May 1, 2022 |
Pursue Simplicity 
May 7/8, 2022 | Learning from Other's
May 14/15, 2022 |
The Exceptional Bible Reader
May 21/22, 2022 | Persevering: How to Keep Going
May 28/29, 2022 |
Being Generous: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Jesus, Friend of Sinners

February 26/27, 2022 | Seriously, God Doesn't Hate Sinners
March 5/6, 2022 |
Jesus Turns the Light On
March 12/13, 2022 |
Course Correction at Church
March 12/13, 2022 |
A Life-Changing Conversation
March 26/27, 2022 |
Judgement Turned Upside Down
April 2/3, 2022 |
The Price Love Pays
April 9/10, 2022 |
Keeping A Clear Focus
April 16/17, 2022 |
Easter Weekend 2022

Resolve

January 8/9, 2022 | Resolve: Starting the Year Off Right 
January 15/16, 2022 | Resolve: The Hard Work of Money Management
January 22/23, 2022 |
 Resolve: Pursuing Our God Given Calling
January 29/30, 2022 | Resolve: Faithful Living When Others Walk Away
February 5/6, 2022 | 
Resolve: The Quest for Emotional Health
February 12/13, 2022 | 
Resolve: Making This Marriage Last
February 19/20, 2022 | 
Resolve: Be Set Apart

Believe!

December 4/5, 2021Mary: An Example of Strong Faith
December 11/12, 2021Herod: A Missed Opportunity 
December 18/19, 2021Joseph: An Angel Encourages His Faith p
January 1/2, 2022 | Mercy

Hello Dad

November 6/7, 2021The Original Dad 
November 13/14, 2021Urgent Dad
November 13/14, 2021 | The Corrective Dad 
November 27/28, 2021 | The Generous Dad

THIS NEW LIFE

September 18/19, 2021 | A New Spiritual Plan: What Jesus "Finished" on the Cross 
September 25/26, 2021 | A New Identity: Realizing Who We Are as Jesus Followers
October 2/3, 2021 | A New Nature: God’s Ability to Change Hearts
October 9/10, 2021 | A New Friend Group: The Necessity of Spiritual Connection
October 17, 2021 | Baptism Weekend: Characteristics of God 
October 23/24, 2021 | A New Conversation 
October 30/31, 2021 | A New Resilience: God’s Perspective on Suffering

AUDACITY

July 10/11, 2021 | Series Kickoff 
July 17/18, 2021 | The Art of Waiting 
July 24/25, 2021 | The Voice of a Movement 
July 31/August 1, 2021 | Take A Chance on Me 
August 7/8, 2021 | Inviting the Miraculous 
August 14/15, 2021 | The Perfect Comeback 
August 21/22, 2021The Marks of Spiritual Courage 
August 28/29, 2021 | A Really Bad Day At Church 
September 4/5, 2021 | Inflection Point 
September 11/12, 2021 | Just Getting Started 

Encounter

May 28/29, 2021 | Encountering Power 
June 5/6, 2021 | Encountering Love

June 12/13, 2021 |
Encountering Self-Discipline 
June 19/20, 2021 | Father's Day 2021 
June 27/28, 2021 | Baptism Weekend 
July 3/4, 2021 | July 4th Weekend

Who Told You That? 

April 10/11, 2021 | Who Told You That?
April 17/18, 2021Who Told You Everyone Goes to Heaven?
April 24/25, 2021Who Told You that Isn't a Sin? 
May 1/2, 2021Who Told You God Doesn't Care?  
May 8/9, 2021Mother's Day 2021 
May 15/16, 2021 | Who Told You “You’re a Victim”? 
May 22/23, 2021 | Who Told You “The Devil isn't real”?

God's Love

March 20/21, 2021 | Gods Love (Part One) 
March 27/28, 2021 | Gods Love (Part Two) 
April 3/4, 2021 | Gods Love (Part Three)

Hope

January 2/3, 2021 | Hope
January 9/10, 2021Turn Around Moments 
January 16/17, 2021It Ain't Over till It's Over 
January 23/24, 2021Creating Space for Hope 
January 30/31, 2021Forever Hopeful (Part 1) 
February 6/7, 2021Forever Hopeful (Part 2)  
February 13/14, 2021 | Lasting Hope 
February 20/21, 2021 | Becoming a Hope Spreader 
February 27/28, 2021 | Identifying Hope Stealers 
March 6/7, 2021 | Hope for Holiness 
March 13/14, 2021 | Full of Hope

Worship the King

December 12/13, 2020 | Kings Honor the Newborn King
December 19/20, 2020 | Angels Worship with Shepherds
December 26/27, 2020 A Higher Priority

Audience of One

October 31/ November 1, 2020 | Audience of One
November 7/8, 2020 | Paul's Immediate Life Change
November 14/15, 2020 | Who Are You Following? 
November 21/22, 2020 Eternal Perspective
November 28/29, 2020 | The Power of Love
December 5/6, 2020 Living Dependent on the Spirit

Asking For A Friend

September 12/13, 2020 | Series Kickoff
September 19/20, 2020 How do I find God's Purpose for my life? 
September 26/27, 2020 Why didn't God answer my prayer? 
October 3/4, 2020 Why are Christians Jerks sometimes?
October 10/11, 2020 How can I Navigate Politics with My Faith?
October 17/18, 2020 | Can I Trust the Bible?
October 24/25, 2020 | Baptism Weekend

Kingdom Stories

May 30/31, 2020 | Series Kickoff
June 6/7 , 2020 | Spiritual Growth

June 13/14 , 2020 |
 
Unfiltered
June 20/21 , 2020 | Portrait of a Great Dad 
June 27/28 , 2020 | A Lopsided Love Story

July 4/5, 2020 | Life Giving Connection
July 11/12, 2020 |
Jackpot Christians
July 18/19, 2020 | Making A Scene

July 18/19, 2020 | A Servant's Heart

August 1/2, 2020 |
Baptism 2020: An Open Posture Before God

August 1/2, 2020 |
Humble Seat
August 15/16, 2020 | Living in Forgiveness

August 22/23, 2020 | God’s Judgement Zone
August 29/30, 2020 |
Spiritual Losers
September 5/6, 2020 | Well-Built

Discovering Joy

April 18/19, 2020 | Series Kickoff
April 25/26, 2020 | Eliminating Worry 
May 2/3, 2020 | Spiritual High Points
May 9/10, 2020 | Mother's Day: Delighting in God 
May 16/17, 2020 | Contentment
May 23/24, 2020 | Courage

Sent

Feb 29/March 1, 2020 | Series Kickoff
March 7/9, 2020 | Politics
March 14/15, 2020 | The Story of a Difference Maker
Feb 29/March 1, 2020 | Christ in Times of Crisis, Part 1
March 28/29, 2020 | Christ in Times of Crisis, Part 2
April 4/5, 2020 | Palm Sunday
April 11/12, 2020 | Easter Sunday

The 167

January 11/12, 2020 | Series Kickoff
January 18/19, 2020 | Battle Ready
January 25/26, 2020 | Romance
February 1/2, 2020 | 
In the Mix
February 8/9, 2020 | 
Destiny Found
February 15/16, 2020 | 
Down Time

February 22/23, 2020 | Clean Heart in a Dirty World


Unwrapping Christmas

December 7/8, 2019 | Wonderful Counselor
December 14/15, 2019 | Mighty God
December 21/22, 2019 | Everlasting Father
December 28/29, 2019 | 
Prince of Peace

January 4/5, 2020 | New Wineskin

Missing Pieces

September 8/9, 2019Series Kickoff
September 14/15, 2019 | 
Better Together
September 21/22, 2019 | Do You Know Him?
September 28/29, 2019 | Chasing God: Unchained
October 5/6, 2019 | 
Seeing Beyond
October 12/13, 2019 |
Spiritual Resilience
October 19/20, 2019 | 
Missed Communication
October 26/27, 2019 |
Teach Us to Pray
November 2/3, 2019 |
 Getting Physical
November 9/10, 2019 | Approval Addicts
November 16/17, 2019 | 
First Love
November 23/24, 2019 | 
Baptism Weekend
Nov 30/Dec 1, 2019 |
Thanksgiving 2019

Facing Your Giants

June 1/2, 2019 | Series Kickoff
June 8/9, 2019 | 
The Lord is my Defense
June 15/16, 2019 | Wired to Win
June 22/23, 2019 | 
David is under Attack
June 29/30, 2019 | Lake Blast & Baptism
July 6/7, 2019 | Unique Allies
July 13/14, 2019 | 
Undignified Celebration
July 20/21, 2019 | 
Godly Patience
July 27/28, 2019 | 
David's Sin
August  3/4, 2019 | 
Disaster Relief
August 10/11, 2019 | 
Healthy Brokenness
August 17/18, 2019 | 
Sacrifice
August 24/25, 2019 | 
Passing the Torch
August 29/September 1, 2019 | 
Heart for Forgiveness

Margin

April 28, 2019 | Margin Series Kickoff
May 5, 2019 | Financial Margin
May 12, 2019 | Relational Margin
May 19, 21019 | Physical Margin
May 26, 2019 | Emotional Margin

Easter Weekend

April 21, 2019 | Easter Weekend

Reach Celebration 

April 14, 2019 | Reach Celebration Weekend

Better Together

March 24, 2019 | Bitter No More
March 31, 2019 | Open Arms: The Impact of an Unlocked Life
April 7, 2019 | Humility: Finding Value in Others

Game Changers

January 20, 2019 | Game Changers: Series Introduction
January 27, 2019 | No Excuses
February 3, 2019 | Get with the Program
February 10, 2019 | Call Him Father
February 17, 2019 | Do You Believe in Miracles?
February 24, 2019 | Holy Moments
March 3, 2019 | Game Over
March 10, 2019 | All I Need
March 17, 2019 | The God of the Written Word


Be Christmas

December 1/2, 2018 | Be Christmas
December 8/9, 2018 | Christmas Expectations
December 15/16, 2018 | Christmas Invitations
December 22/23, 2018 | Christmas Worship


Caught in the Current


September 8/9, 2018 |
 Series Introduction 
September 15/16, 2018 | Suicidal Thoughts
September 22/23, 2018 | Overmedicated
September 29/30, 2018 | LGBTQIA+
October 6/7, 2018 | Would Jesus Smoke Pot?
October 13/14, 2018 | Tolerance Gone Wrong
October 20/21, 2018 | Pace Yourself
October 27/28, 2018 | Selfless
November 3/4, 2018 |  What's My Purpose?
November 10/11, 2018 | Chasing God Introduction
November 17/18, 2018 | Chasing God - First Things First
November 24/25, 2018 | Thanksgiving 2018 


Sons + Daughters


Ripple Effect


April 7/8, 2018 |
Series Kickoff
April 14/15, 2018 | Setting the Stage
April 21/22, 2018 | Prayer for Boldness
April 28/29, 2018 | Finding Your Voice
May 5/6, 2018 | Influential Church
May 12/13, 2018 | Mother’s Day 2018
May 19/20, 2018 | Everyday Miracles
May 26/27, 2018 | Clarifying the Call


Deep

March 24/25, 2018 | Unique Confidence
March 17/18, 2018 | Spiritual Responsibility
March 10/11, 2018 | Selfless Perspective
March 3/4, 2018 | Extraordinary Money Management
February 24/25, 2018 | Necessary Support
February 17/18, 2018 | Exceptional Interactions
February 10/11, 2018 | Uncommon Resilience
February 3/4, 2018 | Unusual Reverence
January 27/28, 2018 | Smart Start:
January 20/21, 2018 | Deep Series Kickoff

 

The Unexpected King

December 2/3, 2017 | The Unexpected King
December 9/10, 2017 | A Song for the King
December 16/17, 2017 | The King Will Return
 

Chasing God 2017

November 11/12, 2017 | Chasing God: Thirsty For More
November 15-18, 2017 | Chasing God Week 
 

#RelationshipGoals

September 16/17, 2017 | Love
September 23/24, 2017 | Wronged
September 30/October 1, 2017 | Cultivating a Tribe
October 7/8, 2017 | Holy Romance
October 14/15, 2017 | Identity Adjustment
October 21/22, 2017 | Rebuilding
October 28/29, 2017 | Connected For a Cause
November 4/5, 2017 | Single and Satisfied




Group Blog

Looking for tips and tricks to better your group or yourself as a leader? Check out our Group Blog for great resources!

Groups Blog


Community Outreach Guide

There are numerous outreaches that you can partner with as a group. Check our compiled resources below to find where you can serve and give back today!

Outreach Guide 

Resource Guide


RightNow Media

RightNow Media is like the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies! With thousands of videos, you can find a series that is perfect for your group.

RightNow Media 


Spiritual Growth Plan

Have you ever wished that following Jesus came with a simple to-do list? With the Spiritual Growth Plan, you can use this as a tool to develop and identify the next steps in your personal journey with Jesus and provide practical ways to take action in accomplishing your spiritual goals. This is a great tool to use and track your growth as a group. 

Spiritual Growth Plan Tool Kit


Sample Documents

When you lead a group, it can be helpful to have examples of how a group is meant to be run. Below, we've created an example of ground rules and a meeting agenda for your group. Hopefully, you can find this helpful as you lead a group.

Ground Rules Meeting Agenda