Small Groups

The Power of Daily Devotions. Part 1 – How to have a fruitful Devotional Session. Welcome to the 2023/24 Small Groups season at Joy Fountain. We pray for you to attend faithfully and that God by His Holy Spirit teaches us all as we read scripture and contribute to discussion sessions. Today we will be…

The Power of Daily Devotions. Part 1 – How to have a fruitful Devotional Session One of the things that helped me as a young Christian seeking to grow in my walk with God and when I rededicated my life to Jesus Christ at 19 years of age was learning about daily devotions from my…

Faith That Overcomes. Part 4 – The Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11:1-12 Introduction In previous lessons, we looked at learning the voice of God. We also established early on that faith comes (and it grows in us) as a result of hearing God’s word. Hebrews Chapter 11 is a passage of scripture, filled…

Faith That Overcomes. Part 3 – Learning His Voice contd. Introduction In Part 1 we established that the Lord Jesus gave us His Holy Spirit to be with us as a helper (John 14:15-17). In part 2 we further examined the subject of hearing the voice of God. We learned that God speaks to us…

Faith That Overcomes. Part 2 – Learning His Voice Introduction We began this series on Faith that Overcomes by looking at how Abraham the father of faith believed and obeyed God despite difficult natural circumstances. Abraham did not have a Bible as we do today yet the Lord spoke to him clearly. The Lord in…

Faith That Overcomes. Part 1 – Obey Introduction Abraham has often been called the father of faith. In the epistle, to the Hebrews in Chapter 11:8-12 and Romans 4:16-20, we find two things about Abraham’s faith in God. The first was that he believed in God and moved from where he was, away from his…

When I’m Hurting, Why Does God Feel Far Away? Scripture Reading: (Psalms 22)  (Psalms 42:9-11) (Matthew 27:39-46) (Hebrews 1:1-3) (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) (Please read and discuss with the questions) Introduction Let’s face it, life isn’t easy. In times of loss, grief, pain, or doubt, it’s normal to have questions — and it’s okay to ask…

“Jesus Never Gives Up On Us. “ Scripture Reading: (Luke 22:1-6) (Luke 22:47-48) (Luke 22:54-62) (John 21:15-17) (Psalm 32) (Please read and discuss with the questions) Introduction If you’ve ever gone hiking before, especially in the winter, you know that “breaking trail” is something you do when you encounter deep snow that’s tough to navigate.…

“Jesus brings joy” Scripture Reading: (Zephaniah 3:14-20)  (Luke 2:25-38) (Hebrews 12:2) (Romans 15:13) (James 1:2) (Philippians 4:4) (Please read and discuss with the questions) Introduction Christmas is a season filled with good things. From the little details that are easy to overlook to the big Christmas moments with our families and community, there are so many…

“Justice is love in action “ Scripture Reading: (Genesis 37:1-11)  (I Corinthians 13:1-7) (Please read and discuss with the questions) Introduction Have you ever been hurt so badly by someone that you desperately wanted revenge? When we’re treated cruelly or unfairly, it’s natural to want justice. But what does “justice” really mean? Is it only about…