KE Group Questions
Week of November 23, 2025

Summary
In this sermon from Haggai chapter 1, the speaker addresses the concept of 'mission drift' versus radical commitment. The Israelites had returned from exile and begun rebuilding the temple but lost their passion and stopped the work due to challenges and comfort. They were living in nice paneled houses while God's house lay in ruins. God called them through the prophet Haggai to 'consider your ways' - to examine their habit patterns and spiritual disciplines. The message emphasizes that Christianity requires daily commitment, spiritual disciplines, and putting God first, not just emotional experiences. When the people obeyed God's call to rebuild, He stirred up their spirits and promised His presence with them.

The sermon warns against the natural human tendency toward mission drift - starting with good intentions but lacking the discipline to follow through. Whether in marriages, businesses, or spiritual life, people often begin with fire but cool down over time. The solution is establishing consistent spiritual disciplines like daily Bible reading, prayer, and worship, regardless of feelings. True spiritual formation requires giving God space to change us through these practices, leading to a life where God becomes our reward, not just His blessings.

Ice Breaker
What's one hobby or activity you started with great enthusiasm but eventually lost interest in? What caused you to drift away from it?

Key Verses
  • Haggai 1:4-7
  • Haggai 1:8
  • Haggai 1:13-14
  • Matthew 6:33
  • Hebrews 12:1
  • Mark 4:19

Questions
  • What does it mean to 'consider your ways' as God commanded through Haggai? How can we practically examine our spiritual habit patterns?
  • The Israelites were living in comfort while God's house lay in ruins. What are some modern examples of how comfort can overshadow our calling?
  • Why do you think God allowed the Israelites to experience frustration and lack of fulfillment when they neglected His house? How might God use similar circumstances in our lives today?
  • The sermon emphasized that 'revival follows obedience.' What's the difference between emotional spiritual experiences and genuine obedience to God?
  • What are some practical spiritual disciplines mentioned in the sermon, and why are they important regardless of how we feel?
  • How can we distinguish between genuine spiritual attacks and God's wake-up calls when we face difficulties?
  • The speaker said 'God doesn't care how you start, He cares how you finish.' What does it look like to run the Christian life as a marathon rather than a sprint?
  • What does it mean to seek God as our reward rather than seeking His blessings? How does this change our approach to prayer and worship?

Life Application
This week, choose one specific spiritual discipline (daily Bible reading, prayer time, or worship) and commit to practicing it consistently for seven days, regardless of how you feel. Set a specific time each day and track your commitment. At the end of the week, reflect on how this discipline affected your relationship with God and your spiritual focus.

Key Takeaways
  • Mission drift is a natural human tendency that affects marriages, businesses, and spiritual life - we must actively fight against it through consistent spiritual disciplines
  • God calls us to 'consider our ways' - examining our habit patterns and what we're consuming mentally and spiritually
  • Spiritual formation requires giving God space through daily practices like Bible reading, prayer, and worship, regardless of our feelings
  • Revival and God's presence follow obedience, not just emotional experiences or charismatic manifestations
  • When we put God first, everything else in our lives will be properly ordered and blessed

Importance  of KE Groups

Growing spiritually takes a daily personal walk with God and a gathering together in fellowship with other believers.

Our corporate gathering is for equipping the saints, but meeting in small groups allows regular individual
participation so that personal needs can be addressed.

Small groups also foster growth in ministering the gifts of the Holy Spirit, accountability, and the support
necessary to be a healthy member of the family of God.

The leadership of Praise Tabernacle has encouraged group leaders to be missional and evangelistic
in their approach to leading these groups.

The ultimate goal is Kingdom Expansion.

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GROUP LOCATIONS


Egg Harbor Township
Wednesday Nights @ 6:30 pm - Andy & Lori Holman's home -


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Mays Landing
1st Wednesdays, 7 pm - Host: Pastor Josh & Loraine Kennedy;


3rd Wednesdays, 7 pm - Host: Matt & Elise Lucas;

4th Wednesday, 7 pm - Host: Caleb & Tahlia Wilkes;


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Egg Harbor City
2nd & 4th Wednesday Nights @  6:30pm - Eddie Aponte's home -


Galloway
2nd & 4th Wednesday Nights @  6:30pm -Greg & Regina's home


Ocean View
Sunday Nights (Every 1st & 3rd) @ 6pm - Joanne Utt's Home  -