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GOT BAGGAGE?
The Lies That Keep You Stuck | Part 2
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
May 3, 2026

What if the very thing keeping you stuck isn’t your past—but what you believe about it? This Sunday, we’re tackling the lies that make forgiveness feel impossible: that it excuses wrong, erases consequences, or forces you back into unhealthy relationships. The truth is far more freeing—and far more powerful. If you’ve ever struggled to let go, move forward, or make sense of the hurt you carry, this message is for you. Join us in person or online for Got Baggage? – Part 2: The Lies That Keep You Stuck.


Discussion Questions

OBSERVATION (Understanding the Text/Message)

Opening (Engagement)

When you hear the word “forgiveness,” what is your immediate reaction—and why?

Which of the myths discussed in the message do you think is most commonly believed in today’s culture?

Scripture & Understanding
In Genesis 50:20, Joseph clearly names the wrong done to him. Why is it important that forgiveness does not deny the seriousness of sin?

How does Galatians 6:7 help clarify the difference between forgiveness and consequences?

In the parable from Luke 15, what was the older brother afraid of—and how does that reflect our own hesitation to forgive?

Reflection (Personal Application)

Which myth about forgiveness have you personally struggled with most?

Have you ever confused forgiveness with one of the following: minimizing, excusing, reconciling, or forgetting? What happened as a result?

Is there a situation in your life where you’ve withheld forgiveness because you feared it would let someone “off the hook”?

Reconciliation & Boundaries

The message states: “Forgiveness depends on me; reconciliation depends on us.”
Where have you seen that distinction play out in real life?

Why is repentance, restitution, and rehabilitation necessary for reconciliation—but not for forgiveness?

Have you ever felt pressure (internal or external) to reconcile when it wasn’t wise or safe? How did you respond?

Deeper Work

The message described three levels of confession:
“I’m sorry I was caught”
“I’m sorry I was wrong”
“I’m sorry for what I caused”
Why is the third level so critical for rebuilding trust?

What does it practically look like to “not weaponize the past” in a relationship?

Closing (Action Step)

Is there someone you need to forgive right now? What is one concrete step you can take this week toward releasing that burden?

If you’re not ready to forgive, what would it look like to begin praying, “Lord, make me willing to be willing”?

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GOT BAGGAGE?
The Weight of The Past | Part 1
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
April 26, 2026

We all carry baggage—but some of it is heavier than we realize. In “The Weight of the Past,” we’ll confront how unresolved hurt quietly shapes our lives—physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Left unaddressed, it doesn’t stay behind us—it takes control of us. But there is a way forward. Join us this Sunday as we begin the journey of identifying what we’re carrying and taking the first step toward the freedom God intends for us.

Discussion Questions

OBSERVATION (Understanding the Text/Message)

1. What stood out to you most from this message? Why do you think it resonated?

2. How does the message describe the impact of unresolved hurt across the five areas: physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and psychological?

3. According to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18, why is forgiveness not about setting limits but removing them altogether?

INTERPRETATION (Digging Deeper)

4. The message suggests that “bitterness always remembers details.” Why do you think painful memories tend to replay more than positive ones?

5. What does it mean that resentment can “bind you” to the person who hurt you? Have you seen that dynamic play out in real life?

6. The distinction between “this happened to me” vs. “this moved through me” is significant. How does each perspective shape a person’s identity and future?

REFLECTION (Personal Application)
7. Is there a situation or person that came to mind during the message that you may need to forgive? What makes that difficult?

8. In what ways might holding onto a hurt be affecting your life right now (stress, relationships, outlook, spiritual life)?

9. Do you tend to define yourself more by your wounds or by what God has done for you? Why?

APPLICATION (Next Steps)

10. What is one practical step you can take this week toward releasing a past hurt (prayer, conversation, reframing your thinking, seeking counsel)?

11. The prayer “Lord, make me willing to be willing” was suggested—how might that become a starting point for you?

12. How can this group support one another in moving toward forgiveness and freedom in the weeks ahead?

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WHEN GOD SEEMS SILENT
Dr. Jessica Fernandez
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Navigating seasons when prayers feel unanswered can test even the strongest faith. What do you do when heaven feels quiet and nothing seems to change? In the book of Habakkuk, a prophet wrestles honestly with God over injustice, confusion, and delay. Yet in the middle of his questions comes a defining truth: “The righteous will live by faith.” This message explores how God’s silence is not indifference, but an invitation to deeper trust—forming a faith that can worship even when circumstances remain uncertain.

1. Seasons of silence can feel disorienting and deeply personal, often surfacing emotions we don’t always express. When have you experienced a season where God felt silent? What emotions did you wrestle with during that time?

2. Habakkuk models honest faith—he brings his real questions to God instead of hiding them. Why do you think it’s sometimes hard for believers to be honest with God about their doubts or frustrations?

3. God answered Habakkuk, but His answer was unexpected and even uncomfortable. Can you think of a time when God’s answer looked different than what you prayed for? How did you respond?

4. Living by faith often means trusting God’s character when we don’t have clarity about our circumstances. What does it look like in a practical, everyday way to live by faith when you don’t have answers?

5. Habakkuk’s journey ends not with changed circumstances, but with a changed perspective—choosing joy in God regardless. What would it look like for you to practice “yet” faith in your current situation this week?