Life Group - Study Guides

This week we're kicking off a new series called Eden to Eternity. Sometimes we treat the Old and New Testaments like two completely separate stories, but when we step back, we see one seamless, redemptive narrative. God’s Words flow together—cover to cover—revealing His unfailing love for a broken world. Over the coming weeks, we’ll dig into foundational truths in Scripture that help us build a solid spiritual foundation—and maybe even bring some clarity to areas we’ve been struggling in.

This is our final week of 2025 Movies at The Cove, and we’re ending on a powerful note. Penguin Bloom tells the true story of a family grappling with sudden tragedy, and the long, often messy road of healing that follows. It’s not just about physical recovery—it's about identity, family, and what happens when the life you know is gone. It raises an important question for us all: Where is God when everything breaks?

In life we can get comfortable in our world—our Christian bubble. And when we do, we can begin to avoid people who are different from us. Christ didn't avoid them—He moved toward them, sat with them, and saw them as sheep without a shepherd. That’s the model we’re called to follow. Are we seeking out those who are different, or are we silently asking God to keep us surrounded by the familiar? This Sunday we watched Jesus Revolution to start that conversation. Let’s continue together in group.

We all long for a life of meaning, provision, peace, and purpose — but many times, we’re waiting on God to do something while He’s waiting on us to step forward in faith. True purpose and happiness isn’t something we achieve or something we can purchase—it's someone we know: Jesus. When we move in response to His Word, He will meet us there.

Many times, in life we face battles that seem unwinnable—whether it’s a health diagnosis, a strained relationship, addiction, finances, or any number of challenges. It’s easy to talk about the goodness of God when life is going well, but what about when the trials hit? This week we will talk about what it really means to trust God to fight our battles—especially the ones we cannot win on our own.

We have arrived at that wonderful time of the year—Movies at The Cove 2025! This is where we show movie clips and apply biblical truths in a super fun, creative way. The atrium is all decked out; we hand out snacks, and there’s so much energy and excitement. But why do we do this? Because it’s one of the easiest and most comfortable opportunities to encourage and invite our friends, family, and neighbors to hear the gospel in a setting that feels warms and welcoming. The truth is—many of us have fears around inviting people. Maybe we’re afraid of being rejected, saying the wrong thing, or not having all the answers. But God simply calls us to be obedient and trust Him with the outcome.

Throughout Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, we’ve seen Him speak with a teaching style unlike anything the crowds had heard before—one that goes beyond religious jargon and cuts straight to the heart. He has shown us a better way to live through the Beatitudes, being the light of the world, fulfilling the law, raising the standard of living, warning against performance-based religion, and urging us to store treasure in heaven. This week, we conclude the series with a powerful call—to make a decision and choose a path. Let’s finish strong as we explore the closing words of Jesus’ sermon.

Jesus had so much to teach us through His famous Sermon on the Mount. The people who gathered to hear Him were longing for a better way to live—one with fewer rules, more hope, and deeper meaning. But Jesus wasn’t just focused on outward behavior; He was calling attention to the heart. This week as we continue our journey through this powerful sermon, Jesus challenges us to examine what kingdom we are truly living for. Where is our treasure? What do our motives reveal?

When you think of being a representative, what comes to mind? As we continue through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we see Him share truths that flipped the script on everything the crowd thought they knew. This week, we’re talking about what it means to be a good representative for Christ—to let our light shine. When we live this way, it becomes clear that the law of Christ is itself a blessing. It shows others that we belong to Him and reveals how we’re called to reflect His light in a dark world.

This week we being a new series focused on Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, also known as the Beatitudes. One of the key words Jesus uses repeatedly is “blessed.” But what does that really mean? It’s funny how easily we toss around the word blessed—we say it when we get a good parking spot, a free coffee, or a sunny day. But Jesus seems to define blessing in a much deeper—often more surprising—way.