Terri Savelle Foy

GOAL:

To understand how to pursue and stick to our dreams.

CONVERSATION STARTER:

  • Which event from this weekend was your favorite and why?

  • Would you rather take a year off at full pay or work your current job for the next year at double your salary?

REVIEW:

Ask Champion Group members to share some of their favorite points, examples, or questions from Sunday’s sermon. Use your own notes to help you recall your own favorite points and encourage your Champion Group members to take notes and reference them as well.

DISCUSSION

See Your Dream

Read: Jeremiah 1:11-14, Jeremiah 29:11, Habakkuk 2:2

  • Why was it important that Jeremiah saw things the way God saw them? What does this say about Jeremiah’s relationship with God?

  • What does God have to say about his plans for your life?

  • What do you see God wanting to do in and through you? How do these plans align with what the Word of God says?

  • What should we do after we get a dream or a plan from God? Why should we write it down? Describe a time when you wrote down a goal and how it helped you achieve it.

  • What stands in the way of you achieving your dreams? How do those things limit you, and what can you do to limit or eliminate their effect?

Don’t Be Discouraged

References: Genesis 37:5-9

  • What did Joseph see in his dreams? What were they symbolic of?

  • How do you think Joseph’s dreams were challenged when he was sold into slavery? What do you think Joseph did that helped him keep his eyes on the future, despite his circumstance?

  • In what way did Joseph show commitment to the dream, even in the face of difficult situations? What can you do to keep your dream in front of you even when you have not seen any fruit from it?

  • What setbacks do you think commonly cause people to give up on their dreams and vision for their life? How do you think you can prepare yourself to

  • What changes were you challenged to make in your daily life this past weekend that will help you fulfill your dreams?

ACT ON IT

This week, write down one of your dreams and one thing you can start doing immediately to prepare for it. Tell your spouse or a close friend about your action step so they can help keep you accountable.

BEFORE YOU CLOSE:

Read Genesis 8:22

When we give seed to God, we are putting something in God’s hands for him to work with. God has promised us blessing, but that blessing can only come if we sow as well! If you want to see this principle in action in your life and desire to bless the Lord with your tithe or offering, you can do so by donating on the Champion Center App or through PushPay.

PRAYER, PRAYER REQUESTS, AND TESTIMONIES

Ask Champion Group members to share any prayer requests or testimonies they have. Record any notes or prayer requests to pray for members during the week. Take time to pray and ask if anyone would like to receive salvation, baptism of the Holy Spirit, or prayer for a physical need.