Grounded in God
Connection Points
Chance Endsley & Bobby Fraumann
March 21, 2021

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.” Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.” Psalm 1:1-6

BIG Thought: What surrounds you affects what grounds you.

Psalm 1:1

“Walk with the wise and become wise. But a companion of fools suffers harm.” Proverbs 13:20

Psalm 1:2

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

ROOTS
* Read God’s Word
* Obey What Your Read
* Open Your Heart To Fellowship
* Take Time To Pray
* Share Your Faith

Psalm 1:3

“They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:8

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground…” Ephesians 6:13

Connection Group Questions:

  1. Have you ever grown a garden? What were some of the plants/vegetables that you grew? Are there any gardening lessons that you could apply to your relationship with God?
  2. Have you ever had to step back from a toxic relationship/friendship because it was hurting your life?
  3. Why do you think the Book of Psalms begins by telling us what NOT to do?
  4. Psalm 1 shows us that sin is progressive. What are some little actions that you have noticed in your life or the life of those around you that have progressed into big issues? What are some ways we can safeguard against this?
  5. To be saturated with God’s Word, we have to spend time with God. What are a few things you can do this week to help you achieve this?
  6. Read Psalm 1:3. What are some ways you have been blessed by God? Have you ever been able to yield fruit during difficult seasons?
  7. What are some activities that you might need to pull back from in order to stay grounded in God?
  8. What are some practical ways we can go and reach the world without adopting a worldly lifestyle?
  9. How can we pray for you this week?