10/11/2026
Sermon Title: Taking Action on Our Purpose
Psalm 16:8-11, Genesis 37:18-22, 29-36
Message Summary: God has a purpose for each of our lives, but discovering that purpose is only the beginning. We must accept both the joys and limitations that come with it, act rather than delay, and depend on God as we plan each step. Even when the path is difficult, or circumstances don't make sense, we can trust that God is present and continue moving forward in faith.
1. Know Our Purpose
2. Accept Our Purpose: Be Comfortable with its Joys & Limitations
3. Act Quickly
4. Plan with God for Every Step
LifeGroup Questions
BEGIN IT – (5 min) Time in praise and opening prayer.
OPEN IT – (10 min) Have you ever felt like God was leading you toward something, but taking the first step felt uncomfortable, risky, or inconvenient? What did you do?
EXPLORE IT – (60 min) Take time to review Sunday's message outline and share notes taken by the group.
1. Know Our Purpose: Read Psalm 16:8–11. How does staying close to God help us recognize the purpose He has for our lives? What can distract us from that purpose?
2. Accept Our Purpose: Read Genesis 37:18–22. How do you respond when following God brings unexpected difficulties or limitations?
3. Act Quickly: Why do you think we delay acting on what we believe God is asking us to do? What is the difference between wisely waiting on God and using waiting as an excuse not to act?
4. Plan with God for Every Step: Read Psalm 16:8. What does it look like to keep God before you when making everyday decisions about work, family, relationships, or ministry? How can we make plans while still remaining open to God's direction?
5. Trust God with the Process: How can we remain faithful when we cannot see how our present circumstances connect to God's purposes? Share a time when you saw God working through a situation that didn't make sense at first.
APPLY IT – (15 min) Identify one step you believe God is calling you to take. It might be having a difficult conversation, serving someone, pursuing an opportunity, making a needed change, or spending intentional time with God.
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