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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Is God…?
October 19/20 | Is God Close? (Acts 17:24–28)
October 26/27 | Is God Mad? (Numbers 32:8-13)
November 2/3 | Is God Caring? (Matthew 6:25-33)
November 9/10 | Is God Just? (Matthew 25:31-46)
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November 16/17 | Is God Forgiving? (Matthew 18:21–35)
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Runners
September 7&8 | Series Kick-off (1 Corinthians 9:24–27)
September 14&15 | When God Runs (Luke 15:11-21)
September 21&22 | When Satan Runs (James 4:1-8)
September 27&28 | When David Ran (1 Samuel 17:4-50)
October 5&6 | When Abraham Ran (Genesis 18:1-8)
October 12&13 | When Rebekah Ran (Genesis 24:12-23)
Summer on the Mount
June 22&23 | Jesus' Big Reveal (Matthew 5:1–12)
June 29&30 | Jesus, the Religious Renovator (Matthew 5:17–20)
July 6&7 | Jesus' Guide to Settling Drama (Matthew 5:21-26)
July 13&14 | Life-Long Love (Matthew 5:27-32)
July 20&21 | Words, Actions, and Integrity (Matthew 5:33–37)
July 27&28 | Jesus' Approach to "Bad Guys"
August 3&4 | The Secret, Successful Life
August 10&11 | Jesus Teaches Us to Pray (Matthew 6:9–13)
August 17&18 | A Worry-Free Life (Matthew 25-34)
August 24&25 | To Judge or Not to Judge (Matthew 7:1-5)
August 31 & September 1 | The Narrow Way (Matthew 7:13–14)
Father's Day 2024
June 15&16 | A Father's Example (Genesis 22:5–18)
Influence
May 18&19 | Series Kick-off (Matthew 5:13-16)
May 25&26 | Daniel's Pattern of Life (Daniel 6:3–23)
June 1&2 | The Apostles' Determination (Acts 5:27-42)
June 8&9 | Andrew's Heart of Invitation (John 1:35–42)
The Inside Story
April 6&7 | Inside Story (1 Samuel 16:1-12)
April 13&14 | The Heart of the Problem (Mark 9:14-29)
April 20&21 | Jesus Goes Deep Into Finances (Matthew 19:16-21)
April 27&28 | Consequences of a Choice (Daniel 5:1-31)
May 4&5 | Hypocritical No More (Matthew 23:1-4)
Easter 2024
March 30&31 | Jesus' Post–resurrection Thoughts (John 20:19-22)
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 2023
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, 2021 | Mary: An Example of Strong Faith
December 11/12, 2021 | Herod: A Missed Opportunity
December 18/19, 2021 | Joseph: An Angel Encourages His Faith p
January 1/2, 2022 | Mercy
Hello Dad
November 6/7, 2021 | The Original Dad
November 13/14, 2021 | Urgent 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, 2021 | The 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, 2021 | Who Told You Everyone Goes to Heaven?
April 24/25, 2021 | Who Told You that Isn't a Sin?
May 1/2, 2021 | Who Told You God Doesn't Care?
May 8/9, 2021 | Mother'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, 2021 | Turn Around Moments
January 16/17, 2021 | It Ain't Over till It's Over
January 23/24, 2021 | Creating Space for Hope
January 30/31, 2021 | Forever Hopeful (Part 1)
February 6/7, 2021 | Forever 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, 2019 | Series 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, 2019 | 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
June 2/3, 2018 | Sons + Daughters of God: Series Kickoff
June 9/10, 2018 | Confronting Spiritual Drift
June 16/17, 2018 | Father’s Day (break from series)
June 23/24, 2018 | Lake Blast (break from series)
June 30/July 1, 2018 | Aspiring to Lead: Qualities of Those Who End Up Spiritually Ahead
July 7/8, 2018 | Aspiring to Lead: Managing Yourself
July 14/15, 2018 | Aspiring to Lead: Managing Your Reputation
July 21/22, 2018 | Aspiring to Lead: Managing Your Family
July 28/29, 2018 | Young and Awesome
August 5/6, 2018 | Contentment
August 11/12, 2018 | Silencing the Chatterbox
August 18/19, 2018 | Clarity of Thought
August 25/26, 2018 | Difficult Days
September 1/2, 2018 | They are Significant
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
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