God’s Got You
Pastor Holly Furtick
Sermon Summary
You weren’t created to live weighed down. If you’ve been carrying stress, pressure, guilt, or expectations you were never meant to hold, God is inviting you into a different kind of rest — one built on grace and mercy, not performance.
Sermon Highlights
Jesus is inviting you into a new kind of rest.
The Law that was originally intended to give God's people structure began to suffocate them.
If we’re not careful, we’ll begin to worship the rules instead of the Savior.
If you feel weary or burdened, that is the very thing that qualifies you to come to Jesus.
The Pharisees said “do,” but Jesus says:
Come: Stop going everywhere else to find rest. Go to God.
Take: I have to put His yoke on. True rest is found when Jesus and I do the work together.
Learn: Weary isn’t a way of life.
True rest is found when we work together with Jesus. He’s calling us into relationship over rules.
He has open arms for you, not pointing fingers.
God’s way is meant to make you lighter.
Every weight you bear is either pardoned by mercy or empowered by grace.
Mercy means that God does not give us what we deserve. Grace means God gives us what we do not deserve.
Rest is not an event; it's an invitation to receive grace and mercy in your time of need.
Reading the Bible isn’t a rule, it’s a lifeline. You can get bold with the Bible.
Scriptures
Read this week’s scriptures. Ask your group what stands out to them.
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Choose the one that works best for your group!
Pastor Holly talked about different examples of slang, like “queen” and “I got you.” What are some of your favorite and least favorite slang trends?
Pastor Holly brought up the internet’s “rule” for keeping naps under 30 minutes. Do you like power naps, no naps, or waking up two hours later not knowing what year it is?
Pastor Holly confessed she bought a weighted vest because an Instagram ad told her she needed it. What’s the most random thing you’ve ever bought because the internet recommended it?
Discussion Questions
When you hear the word “rest,” what typically comes to mind? How did this message change your definition of rest?
“True rest is found when we work together with Jesus. He’s calling us into relationship over rules.” Where have you been trying to handle everything on your own, and what would it look like to invite Jesus into the process?
“Stop going everywhere else to find rest.” Where do you tend to go for comfort or relief when you feel overwhelmed, and how can you turn to Jesus first instead?
“He has open arms for you, not pointing fingers.” Who in your life has shown you the love of Jesus by responding to you with grace and mercy instead of shame or guilt?
“Reading the Bible isn’t a rule, it’s a lifeline.” What’s one practical way you can engage with God’s Word this week — not out of obligation, but for connection?
Prayer Prompt
Ask your eGroup if they have any prayer requests or praise reports they’d like to share, and include them in your closing prayer.
Pray this prayer over your eGroup to close, and/or send it to them throughout the week to let them know you’re praying for them!
Lord, thank You for inviting us into a new type of rest, one that’s about a relationship with You more than rules. When we try to carry too much and get overwhelmed, remind us that weariness doesn’t have to be our way of life. We accept Your invitation into mercy and grace this week as we come, take, and learn. We love You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Additional Content
Here’s some additional content you can use to encourage your group this week.
Activity: Pastor Holly talked about the power of writing down Bible verses and reading them aloud. As an eGroup, pick 2-3 scriptures you want to write down and read aloud this week.