back to square one…

We are all familiar with the idiom, back to square one. It is a reference to a return to the starting point. We are motivated to return by either failure, a lack of progress or a desire to reorient ourselves with what is truly essential and necessary. 

The Study of the Book of Genesis has two dimensions:

1. Sermon Series (see schedule below)

2. Sermon-based small group study

What is a sermon-based small group? 
It is a gathering of 8-16 people who meet on a regular basis for fellowship, prayer and a further study of the message our pastor preached on Sunday. They last about an hour and a half and meet weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or whatever the group chooses.

Where do they meet?
Groups usually meet in a host home. We have lots of locations throughout Orange County and are adding new groups on a regular basis. You are free to enter the group at any time.

What does it cost?
The only charge for the group is a $10.00 fee for the workbook. Each quarter you will study ten lessons, which are carefully designed to help you grow in Christ and fellowship with other believers.

How do I sign up?
There are two ways to get connected to a group: 1) you can sign up in the Influence Church lobby on Sunday, or you can 2) email us at iconnect@influencechurch.org.

Why sermon-based small groups?

• When we tie community groups to our weekly sermons, we can capture and build upon what the Holy Spirit did in people’s lives during the sermon on Sunday.
• Sermon-based groups provide additional time to process the sermon and apply it to your life.
• Sermon-based groups provide a springboard to go deeper in the Word of God.
• Sermon-based groups unite our church around a common theme.
• Sermon-based groups offer an ecosystem of discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit to continue to work.
• Sermon-based groups provide a safe environment to ask questions.

SERMON SCHEDULE FOR GENESIS

JANUARY

11  -  BEFORE TIME - Genesis 1:1

18  -  THE GAP - Genesis 1:1-2

25  -  ANGELS - Genesis 1:2

FEBRUARY

1  -   LIGHT - Genesis 1:3-5

8  -   CREATION - Genesis 1:6-25

15  - IMAGE OF GOD - Genesis 1:6-31; 2:4-7

22  - Guest Speaker: Rabbi Jason  

MARCH

1  -  Guest Speaker: Josh Hotsenpiller

8  -  SABBATH - Genesis 2:1-3 

15 - TWO TREES - Genesis 2:8-17

22 - WOMAN - Genesis 2:18-25

29 - TEMPTATION - Genesis 3:1-5

APRIL

5  -  EASTER SUNDAY

12 - FIG LEAVES - Genesis 3:6-13

19 - MESSIAH - Genesis 3:14-15

26 - SWEAT & THORNS - Genesis 3:16-24