Small Group Guide

In this sermon titled 'Mountaintop Moments,' the pastor explores how powerful spiritual experiences often follow consistent prayer habits. Using the biblical account of Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain, he emphasizes that prayer prepares us for deeper understanding of who Jesus is, connects us to God's greater story, and awakens us from spiritual sleep. The sermon begins with the story of Susanna Wesley, who despite tremendous hardships, maintained a vibrant prayer life that transformed her family and led to the founding of Methodism

The sermon discusses the importance of knowing who God truly is rather than playing a guessing game about His nature. Using the story of Jephthah from the Book of Judges, the pastor illustrates how basing faith on wrong assumptions can lead to devastating consequences. Jephthah, an outcast who became a leader, made a tragic vow that cost him his daughter's life because he misunderstood God's character and was operating from a place of insecurity rather than true identity in God.

The sermon discusses the history and future vision of Edge Community Church, founded in 2011 by Mike and Melissa. The church began with a focus on serving the community through action rather than just donations, particularly helping the homeless and those in need. The sermon introduces a new partnership with Cody from Gathering of Nomads to implement the BLESS practices for evangelism and outreach. The church's new vision, called '1 by 10 by 100,' aims to establish one central hub in Suisun City, create 10 ministry spokes, and train 100 multipliers to spread the gospel throughout the region.

The sermon focuses on the story of Samson from the book of Judges, exploring themes of resistance to God's calling and the power of releasing control to God. Despite Samson's repeated disobedience to his Nazirite vow and questionable choices, God still used him and included him in the hall of faith. The message emphasizes that God can use anyone, regardless of their past, when they finally surrender to His will.

The sermon focuses on the story of Barak, Deborah, and Jael from Judges 4, examining how Barak's reluctance to fully obey God's command led to the glory of victory going to someone else. The pastor emphasizes that putting conditions on our obedience to God often results in missed opportunities and blessings. The message encourages listeners to step out in faith without preconditions and to share their testimonies of God's faithfulness with others