Trent Heaton // Northview Campus // January 4, 2026
SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE
THIS WEEK’S KEY PASSAGE: Ephesians 4:1-7
REMINDERS
GROUPS AT MAGNIFY
Many different groups are kicking off a new session for the Winter months (Jan-Mar) now!
Be sure to check out our GROUPS or EVENTS page for details on many different options available.
GROUP LAUNCH (Life Groups – Singles + Couples Adult Small Groups)
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See the events page on the website for more updates.
TOGETHER IN LIFE
Reflect on the past couple weeks of holiday celebrations and get-togethers.
Share with your group: What were some of your…
- …Highlights?
- …lowlights?
- …Unexpected or Remarkable moments?
TOGETHER IN THE WORD
Read Ephesians 4:1-7 aloud together.
KEY QUESTION: What would it look like to give ALL OF OURSELVES over to Jesus in 2026?
QUESTIONS
- Read Ephesians 4:22-24… Put off, put on. Our Christian life is messy. Share what this process is like for you.
- Our One Hope in Jesus changes our view of:
- God
- Ourselves
- Others
- Our circumstances
Share a relevant change in your life since coming to know Jesus.
- Trent listed three ideas for Christians to understand…
- Love God, Love Others (See Matthew 22)
- Avenues of God’s grace: the word of God, the Spirit of God, the people of God
- Attributes of a disciple of Jesus: worship, learn, relate, serve, give, reach
Which view can you most relate to? Do you have another way to express the Gospel in a simple manner?
TOGETHER IN PRAYER & ACTION
- What is ONE thing you want to focus your energy on this year to be more FULLY ALIVE to Jesus?
