The Miracle of Preservation

Pastor Charlotte Gambill delivered a powerful and prophetic message to our church this week. She reminded us that we serve not only the God of transformation, multiplication, and resurrection but also the God of preservation. Use this guide to continue discussing Sunday’s sermon. 

SERMON HIGHLIGHTS

• God can’t give you multiplication until He gives you preservation because multiplication in the hands of someone who doesn’t know how to preserve it is a waste.

• The enemy wants to offer you a trade when you're in pain at the expense of your purpose and destiny. 

• Jesus wants to save what’s been severed in your life.

KEY SCRIPTURES

• Luke 22:39-52
  • John 18:10-11
• John 18:36

START TALKING 

• If people in your small group were impacted by Hurricane Milton and the tornadoes that resulted from it, spend some time in prayer together. Give people space to process their shock, grief, and loss—sometimes, the most precious gift we can offer others is our attention. And if anybody in your group wants a tangible way to help those impacted by the storms, you can give directly to our Crisis Fund.
• Charlotte preached about an often overlooked miracle Jesus performed before going to the cross. What’s your favorite miracle in the Bible? 

KEEP TALKING

• What was your biggest takeaway from Charlotte Gambill’s message? 
• Where might you need a miracle of preservation? 
• Jesus preserved His peace in pressure. What pressures have you been under, and where have you placed your peace?
• Charlotte reminded us that this isn’t our home, so we shouldn’t live and respond like this world. Living according to culture is like trying to drive on the wrong side of the road. Where do you think you’re “driving on the wrong side of the road,” and how is it impacting your life? 
• Jesus preserved His purpose in His pain. What do you believe your purpose is in this season, and how can you preserve it, even in pain? 
• Jesus wants to save what’s been severed. What’s that thing for you today?

KEEP IT GOING

• Pain was never meant to be our permanent residence. God has a purpose for you and you can’t walk in it if you’re stuck in pain and wrapped up in bondage. If you haven’t taken our 8-week Freedom Study, sign up today. It’s a practical way to begin saving what’s been severed.

PRAYER

Lord, Thank You for being the God of preservation. We humbly ask that You would give us strength—not only for ourselves but for our neighbors in need this week. Bless us so we can be a blessing. Save what’s been severed. Show us where we’ve allowed pain to cloud our purpose. Amen.