Try Higher
Pastor Steven Furtick
Sermon Highlights
“With God, there’s always a way. By faith, I will find it!”
“We often get in the cycle: Inspired, Try, Get Tired, I Tried”
“It becomes heavier when we try harder.”
“Don’t try harder, try higher.”
Trying Higher “High 5”: Prayer, Priorities, Partners, Permission, and Praise.
Scriptures
Luke 5:17-26 - Jesus Heals The Paralytic Man
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Steven shared his new motivational track during his sermon. If you had a hype song for your life, what would it be?
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you today?
Discussion Questions
Tell about a time when you were blocked and God made a way.
Of the “High 5” (prayer, priorities, partners, permission, praise), which is your strength and which will you commit to growing in this week?
Additional Questions
Who have you surrounded yourself with (partners) who can help you try higher? Who do you need to invite into this role?
This week, read Luke 5:19 and reflect on how you can respond by "trying higher." Make it personal by completing this sentence: "When I cannot find a way because of _____ (example: grief, divorce, a coworker, etc.), I will ________."
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer.
Ask your eGroup: “What areas of your life are you focusing on “trying higher?” Pray that God will show them ways to commit to the “High 5” this week.