Pastor Michael Wurz's sermon focuses on the struggle of hearing God's voice and knowing His will. He emphasizes the importance of actively listening through prayer, Scripture, and obedience. Ultimately, the message encourages stillness and openness to discerning God's gentle whisper in our lives.
Ice Breaker 🧊
If you could be any character in a board game, who would you be and why?
Discussion Questions 💬
How can we differentiate between God's voice and our own thoughts or feelings?
Pastor Mike acknowledged that many people struggle with discerning whether a thought or feeling is from God or something else.
In your life, have you found specific ways to help identify when God is speaking to you?
Why do you think it is important to actively listen to God's voice?
Pastor Mike emphasized that many of us are not listening for God's voice, leading to aimless wandering in life.
How has actively listening for His guidance impacted your life in the past?
How does John 10:2-4 relate to hearing and recognizing God's voice?
Pastor Mike referenced John 10:2-4, which discusses the shepherd and his sheep recognizing his voice.
How do you personally see the connection between being one of God's 'sheep' and the ability to hear His voice?
What are some practical steps you can take to listen to God's voice in your daily life?
Pastor Wurz mentioned various ways God may speak to us, such as Scripture, people, circumstances, or promptings, and that the most reliable way is through the Bible.
How do you plan to incorporate these methods of listening into your daily routine?
Why is it important to not only hear God's voice but also be obedient to His instructions?
Pastor Mike emphasized the importance of obedience and acting on God's instructions.
How has obedience to God's voice played a role in your own spiritual growth and relationship with Him?
Prayer 🙏
• Start with asking for any personal prayer requests.
• Pray for discernment to recognize God's voice in the midst of life's noise.
• Ask for the strength to follow God's calling, even when it differs from our own plans.
• Seek peace and contentment in God’s direction and purpose for our lives.