Sermon Notes:

IT'S CALL WAYFINDING… KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE, BY KNOWING WHERE YOU'VE BEEN.
–MAUI, MOANA

WAYFINDING - KNOWING WHERE YOU'RE GOING BY REMEMBERING WHAT GOD'S DONE.

Acts 2:43 - Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.

LOOK BACK TO REMEMBER (GOD) & PRESS FORWARD TO FOLLOW (GOD).

John 20:19 - In the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because of their fear of the Jews.

John 21:3 - Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing”… and that night they caught nothing.

Acts 6:8-12 - Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then some from what is called the Freedmen’s Synagogue, came forward and disputed with Stephen. 10 But they were unable to stand up against his wisdom and the Spirit by whom he was speaking. 11 Then they persuaded some men to say, “We heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God!” 12 They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; so they came, dragged him off, and took him to the Sanhedrin.

Acts 7:51,54-56 - “You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit; as your ancestors did, so do you. 54 When they heard these things, they were enraged in their hearts and gnashed their teeth at him. 55 But Stephen, filled by the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven. He saw God’s glory, with Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and he said, 56 “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”

IF WE WANT TO GET UNSTUCK, WE NEED THE WAYFINDER TO SHOW UP.

Matthew 11:28-30 - “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

WHILE STRANDED, REMEMBER JESUS’ PROMISE & THAT WE ARE SUPPORTED BY JESUS' PEOPLE.

1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.

Further Discussion:

Remember & Respond:
Which key points from the sermon resonate with you the most? How do the concepts of “Wayfinding” and "Remembering Who God Is" apply to your personal journey?

In what ways can you relate to the analogy of voyaging through life, especially in dealing with uncertainties, storms, and troubles? Share a specific experience where your faith navigation was challenged.

Read & Reflect:
Reflect on the Scripture passages mentioned in the sermon (Genesis 17:2,6,7,21; Acts 6:8-12; Acts 7:51,54-56). How do these passages reinforce the theme of remembering God's covenant and overcoming challenges through faith?

Explore Hebrews 13:5-7 and Hebrews 12:1-2. How can the promises in these verses provide comfort and encouragement in moments of feeling stuck or stranded?

Relate & React:
Share a time in your life when you felt stuck or stranded, similar to the disciples or Stephen. How did you handle it, and what lessons did you learn from that experience?

How can you practically apply the concept of “Wayfinding” in your current circumstances? Are there specific areas in your life where remembering God's past faithfulness can guide your present and future decisions?

Prayer:
Based on the sermon's emphasis on casting cares on Jesus, share specific areas of your life where you need prayer and support.

In your prayer time, seek guidance from Jesus as the Wayfinder. Pray for discernment, courage, and faith to overcome any feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed.

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