Your greatest weapon—for good or evil—is in your mouth. In the Life Group study Watch Your Mouth, bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans provides a compelling guide to understanding and harnessing the power of your words. With life-changing insights, engaging lessons, and practical anecdotes, this study will help you learn how to tame your tongue and use your speech to glorify God.
This study reveals what the Bible teaches about the immense influence of the spoken word. You’ll discover how your words can bolster your faith during moments of doubt, offering encouragement and strength when you need it most. Through Tony Evans' insightful teachings, you will learn to discern what should or shouldn't be said, ensuring that your speech consistently honors God.
But it’s not just about avoiding negative speech. This study will also help you develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom, even in the midst of tough circumstances. Whether facing challenges, conflicts, or crises, your words have the power to bring peace, offer solutions, and demonstrate God's love and wisdom.
Tony Evans' teachings are both inspiring and challenging, guiding you to model the character of God with your mouth. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, through this study, you’ll learn to let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
Join us for Watch Your Mouth and take the journey toward mastering the power of your tongue. Together, we’ll explore the biblical truths about speech and learn how to use our words as a force for good, transforming our lives and the lives of others in the process.
This study reveals what the Bible teaches about the immense influence of the spoken word. You’ll discover how your words can bolster your faith during moments of doubt, offering encouragement and strength when you need it most. Through Tony Evans' insightful teachings, you will learn to discern what should or shouldn't be said, ensuring that your speech consistently honors God.
But it’s not just about avoiding negative speech. This study will also help you develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom, even in the midst of tough circumstances. Whether facing challenges, conflicts, or crises, your words have the power to bring peace, offer solutions, and demonstrate God's love and wisdom.
Tony Evans' teachings are both inspiring and challenging, guiding you to model the character of God with your mouth. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, through this study, you’ll learn to let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
Join us for Watch Your Mouth and take the journey toward mastering the power of your tongue. Together, we’ll explore the biblical truths about speech and learn how to use our words as a force for good, transforming our lives and the lives of others in the process.
We are better together!
Life Groups are a place where people can meet together in a variety of social settings to create life long friendships through prayer and fellowship. A great example of how we truly are “Better Together”!
Life Groups start two different times within the year. We have a big kickoff in the Fall where classes will continue until the beginning of December. There is a short break for the Christmas season. The second session begins in mid to late January and continues until the end of May. This allows people to try different groups if they want.
If you have any further questions or would like more information, please email us at questions@churchalivewc.org.
Of course, any questions can also be asked at the Welcome Center on Sundays before and after service.
No matter what stage of life you are in, we here at Church Alive encourage you to join a Life Group!
Life Groups start two different times within the year. We have a big kickoff in the Fall where classes will continue until the beginning of December. There is a short break for the Christmas season. The second session begins in mid to late January and continues until the end of May. This allows people to try different groups if they want.
If you have any further questions or would like more information, please email us at questions@churchalivewc.org.
Of course, any questions can also be asked at the Welcome Center on Sundays before and after service.
No matter what stage of life you are in, we here at Church Alive encourage you to join a Life Group!
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2024 Fall Life Groups
Sunday Recap
Dive Deeper into the Scriptures: Unpacking Sunday’s Message
Each Sunday, we gather to worship and listen to the Word of God proclaimed from our pulpit. These sermons are a source of spiritual nourishment and guidance, but how often do we find ourselves hungry for more, longing to unpack the profound wisdom contained within? That’s where our “Dive Deeper” study comes in.
What to Expect
Our study is not just another Bible study; it’s a communal exploration of God’s Word and a chance to go beyond the surface. We will take the previous Sunday’s message as our starting point, immersing ourselves in the Scriptures that inspired it. Through open and thoughtful discussion, we will unpack the key passages, themes, and practical applications of the sermon.
How It Works
Our weekly gatherings will be both enriching and accessible. We’ll provide study materials that align with the sermon, making it easy to follow along. The format will include group discussions, reflections, and prayer. You can expect an atmosphere of fellowship, where we learn and grow together.
Our Goal
Ultimately, our goal is spiritual transformation. We aim to apply the wisdom of the Scriptures to our daily lives, allowing them to shape our actions, decisions, and relationships. By diving deeper into God’s Word, we hope to draw closer to Him and one another, fostering a stronger, more vibrant church community.
Each Sunday, we gather to worship and listen to the Word of God proclaimed from our pulpit. These sermons are a source of spiritual nourishment and guidance, but how often do we find ourselves hungry for more, longing to unpack the profound wisdom contained within? That’s where our “Dive Deeper” study comes in.
What to Expect
Our study is not just another Bible study; it’s a communal exploration of God’s Word and a chance to go beyond the surface. We will take the previous Sunday’s message as our starting point, immersing ourselves in the Scriptures that inspired it. Through open and thoughtful discussion, we will unpack the key passages, themes, and practical applications of the sermon.
How It Works
Our weekly gatherings will be both enriching and accessible. We’ll provide study materials that align with the sermon, making it easy to follow along. The format will include group discussions, reflections, and prayer. You can expect an atmosphere of fellowship, where we learn and grow together.
Our Goal
Ultimately, our goal is spiritual transformation. We aim to apply the wisdom of the Scriptures to our daily lives, allowing them to shape our actions, decisions, and relationships. By diving deeper into God’s Word, we hope to draw closer to Him and one another, fostering a stronger, more vibrant church community.
Sunday Recap
Dive Deeper into the Scriptures: Unpacking Sunday’s Message
Each Sunday, we gather to worship and listen to the Word of God proclaimed from our pulpit. These sermons are a source of spiritual nourishment and guidance, but how often do we find ourselves hungry for more, longing to unpack the profound wisdom contained within? That’s where our “Dive Deeper” study comes in.
What to Expect
Our study is not just another Bible study; it’s a communal exploration of God’s Word and a chance to go beyond the surface. We will take the previous Sunday’s message as our starting point, immersing ourselves in the Scriptures that inspired it. Through open and thoughtful discussion, we will unpack the key passages, themes, and practical applications of the sermon.
How It Works
Our weekly gatherings will be both enriching and accessible. We’ll provide study materials that align with the sermon, making it easy to follow along. The format will include group discussions, reflections, and prayer. You can expect an atmosphere of fellowship, where we learn and grow together.
Our Goal
Ultimately, our goal is spiritual transformation. We aim to apply the wisdom of the Scriptures to our daily lives, allowing them to shape our actions, decisions, and relationships. By diving deeper into God’s Word, we hope to draw closer to Him and one another, fostering a stronger, more vibrant church community.
Each Sunday, we gather to worship and listen to the Word of God proclaimed from our pulpit. These sermons are a source of spiritual nourishment and guidance, but how often do we find ourselves hungry for more, longing to unpack the profound wisdom contained within? That’s where our “Dive Deeper” study comes in.
What to Expect
Our study is not just another Bible study; it’s a communal exploration of God’s Word and a chance to go beyond the surface. We will take the previous Sunday’s message as our starting point, immersing ourselves in the Scriptures that inspired it. Through open and thoughtful discussion, we will unpack the key passages, themes, and practical applications of the sermon.
How It Works
Our weekly gatherings will be both enriching and accessible. We’ll provide study materials that align with the sermon, making it easy to follow along. The format will include group discussions, reflections, and prayer. You can expect an atmosphere of fellowship, where we learn and grow together.
Our Goal
Ultimately, our goal is spiritual transformation. We aim to apply the wisdom of the Scriptures to our daily lives, allowing them to shape our actions, decisions, and relationships. By diving deeper into God’s Word, we hope to draw closer to Him and one another, fostering a stronger, more vibrant church community.
Watch Your Mouth
Your greatest weapon—for good or evil—is in your mouth. In the Life Group study Watch Your Mouth, bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans provides a compelling guide to understanding and harnessing the power of your words. With life-changing insights, engaging lessons, and practical anecdotes, this study will help you learn how to tame your tongue and use your speech to glorify God.
This study reveals what the Bible teaches about the immense influence of the spoken word. You’ll discover how your words can bolster your faith during moments of doubt, offering encouragement and strength when you need it most. Through Tony Evans' insightful teachings, you will learn to discern what should or shouldn't be said, ensuring that your speech consistently honors God.
But it’s not just about avoiding negative speech. This study will also help you develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom, even in the midst of tough circumstances. Whether facing challenges, conflicts, or crises, your words have the power to bring peace, offer solutions, and demonstrate God's love and wisdom.
Tony Evans' teachings are both inspiring and challenging, guiding you to model the character of God with your mouth. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, through this study, you’ll learn to let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
Join us for Watch Your Mouth and take the journey toward mastering the power of your tongue. Together, we’ll explore the biblical truths about speech and learn how to use our words as a force for good, transforming our lives and the lives of others in the process.
This study reveals what the Bible teaches about the immense influence of the spoken word. You’ll discover how your words can bolster your faith during moments of doubt, offering encouragement and strength when you need it most. Through Tony Evans' insightful teachings, you will learn to discern what should or shouldn't be said, ensuring that your speech consistently honors God.
But it’s not just about avoiding negative speech. This study will also help you develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom, even in the midst of tough circumstances. Whether facing challenges, conflicts, or crises, your words have the power to bring peace, offer solutions, and demonstrate God's love and wisdom.
Tony Evans' teachings are both inspiring and challenging, guiding you to model the character of God with your mouth. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, through this study, you’ll learn to let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
Join us for Watch Your Mouth and take the journey toward mastering the power of your tongue. Together, we’ll explore the biblical truths about speech and learn how to use our words as a force for good, transforming our lives and the lives of others in the process.
Watch Your Mouth (Group 2)
Your greatest weapon—for good or evil—is in your mouth. In the Life Group study Watch Your Mouth, bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans provides a compelling guide to understanding and harnessing the power of your words. With life-changing insights, engaging lessons, and practical anecdotes, this study will help you learn how to tame your tongue and use your speech to glorify God.
This study reveals what the Bible teaches about the immense influence of the spoken word. You’ll discover how your words can bolster your faith during moments of doubt, offering encouragement and strength when you need it most. Through Tony Evans' insightful teachings, you will learn to discern what should or shouldn't be said, ensuring that your speech consistently honors God.
But it’s not just about avoiding negative speech. This study will also help you develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom, even in the midst of tough circumstances. Whether facing challenges, conflicts, or crises, your words have the power to bring peace, offer solutions, and demonstrate God's love and wisdom.
Tony Evans' teachings are both inspiring and challenging, guiding you to model the character of God with your mouth. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, through this study, you’ll learn to let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
Join us for Watch Your Mouth and take the journey toward mastering the power of your tongue. Together, we’ll explore the biblical truths about speech and learn how to use our words as a force for good, transforming our lives and the lives of others in the process.
This study reveals what the Bible teaches about the immense influence of the spoken word. You’ll discover how your words can bolster your faith during moments of doubt, offering encouragement and strength when you need it most. Through Tony Evans' insightful teachings, you will learn to discern what should or shouldn't be said, ensuring that your speech consistently honors God.
But it’s not just about avoiding negative speech. This study will also help you develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom, even in the midst of tough circumstances. Whether facing challenges, conflicts, or crises, your words have the power to bring peace, offer solutions, and demonstrate God's love and wisdom.
Tony Evans' teachings are both inspiring and challenging, guiding you to model the character of God with your mouth. Don't let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, through this study, you’ll learn to let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
Join us for Watch Your Mouth and take the journey toward mastering the power of your tongue. Together, we’ll explore the biblical truths about speech and learn how to use our words as a force for good, transforming our lives and the lives of others in the process.
God Never Gives Up On You
Ever wonder if you’ve stumbled one too many times for God to use someone like you? Could you benefit from an encounter with God’s unending, unbending, unswerving love and devotion? If your answer is yes, it’s time for you to see how God’s grace transformed Jacob’s life—and how it can transform yours.
God Never Gives Up on You by Max Lucado is a 6-week Life Group study that invites you to explore the relentless love of a God who refuses to give up on imperfect people. This study serves as a powerful reminder that God’s perfect plan often involves using those who feel undeserving and unworthy. It’s a message tailored for the strugglers among us, for the fumblers within us, and for those of us who are part saint, part scoundrel. We mean well, but we don’t always do well. We experience breakthroughs and breakdowns, often in the same hour. While we don’t need reminders of our failures, we do need assurance of God’s steadfast grace.
No one is better suited to provide that assurance than Jacob. He was less a prodigy and more a prodigal. Strong on savvy but weak on conscience, Jacob took advantage of his brother’s hunger and deceived his dying father, yet God never turned His back on him. And He won’t turn His back on you.
If you’ve ever felt that your mistakes are too great or your past too messy for God to use you, this study is for you. It’s an invitation to start counting on God’s grace, to believe that He never gives up on you, and to discover how God’s unwavering love can shape your life just as it did Jacob’s. Join us in this journey of hope, redemption, and transformation.
God Never Gives Up on You by Max Lucado is a 6-week Life Group study that invites you to explore the relentless love of a God who refuses to give up on imperfect people. This study serves as a powerful reminder that God’s perfect plan often involves using those who feel undeserving and unworthy. It’s a message tailored for the strugglers among us, for the fumblers within us, and for those of us who are part saint, part scoundrel. We mean well, but we don’t always do well. We experience breakthroughs and breakdowns, often in the same hour. While we don’t need reminders of our failures, we do need assurance of God’s steadfast grace.
No one is better suited to provide that assurance than Jacob. He was less a prodigy and more a prodigal. Strong on savvy but weak on conscience, Jacob took advantage of his brother’s hunger and deceived his dying father, yet God never turned His back on him. And He won’t turn His back on you.
If you’ve ever felt that your mistakes are too great or your past too messy for God to use you, this study is for you. It’s an invitation to start counting on God’s grace, to believe that He never gives up on you, and to discover how God’s unwavering love can shape your life just as it did Jacob’s. Join us in this journey of hope, redemption, and transformation.
Help Is Here
In today's world, life can often feel overwhelming. Bills are piling up, savings are dwindling, marriages are under strain, pandemics rage, and work seems to be spiraling out of control. The stress can feel unbearable, leaving you powerless to calm the chaos around you. If you’ve ever felt like it’s all too much to take on by yourself, pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado has great news—Help Is Here.
Now more than ever, we’re all feeling weary from the burdens we carry and the challenges we face. We have questions that seem unanswerable and problems that feel insurmountable. We’d hoped that life would be an invigorating adventure or an inspiring journey, but instead, we find ourselves growing tired much too quickly. In Help Is Here, Max Lucado shows us how to find fresh strength and purpose through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Over the course of this 6-week Life Group study, we’ll explore who the Holy Spirit is and how He can assist us in our daily lives. The Bible makes more than a hundred references to the Holy Spirit, and Jesus speaks more about the Spirit than about the church, marriage, finances, or the future. Yet, many of us don’t truly know the Spirit. Through this study, you’ll gain the tools and encouragement needed to draw closer to God, become joyful and empowered, and confidently tackle any difficulty with the Spirit’s guidance.
Help Is Here reminds us that our Good Shepherd doesn’t just feed and correct us; He leads and directs us. God keeps us on track, and He has commissioned the Holy Spirit to guide us through life’s winding roads. You don’t have to walk this path alone or carry burdens you weren’t meant to bear. It’s time to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and enjoy the vigorous life He offers. Rest easy, knowing that Help is here.
Now more than ever, we’re all feeling weary from the burdens we carry and the challenges we face. We have questions that seem unanswerable and problems that feel insurmountable. We’d hoped that life would be an invigorating adventure or an inspiring journey, but instead, we find ourselves growing tired much too quickly. In Help Is Here, Max Lucado shows us how to find fresh strength and purpose through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Over the course of this 6-week Life Group study, we’ll explore who the Holy Spirit is and how He can assist us in our daily lives. The Bible makes more than a hundred references to the Holy Spirit, and Jesus speaks more about the Spirit than about the church, marriage, finances, or the future. Yet, many of us don’t truly know the Spirit. Through this study, you’ll gain the tools and encouragement needed to draw closer to God, become joyful and empowered, and confidently tackle any difficulty with the Spirit’s guidance.
Help Is Here reminds us that our Good Shepherd doesn’t just feed and correct us; He leads and directs us. God keeps us on track, and He has commissioned the Holy Spirit to guide us through life’s winding roads. You don’t have to walk this path alone or carry burdens you weren’t meant to bear. It’s time to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and enjoy the vigorous life He offers. Rest easy, knowing that Help is here.
Couples Ministry
Couples Ministry is a vibrant and engaging small group designed for Christian couples who seek to strengthen their relationships through faith, fellowship, and fun. Meeting at least twice a month, this group is dedicated to exploring a variety of topics that are common to Christian couples, providing a supportive environment where couples can grow together in their journey of discipleship.
The group’s vision is simple yet profound: to create a clear and actionable pathway for discipleship that helps couples deepen their relationship with God and each other. Through interactive discussions, participants will explore biblical principles and practical insights that are essential for building a strong, Christ-centered marriage. Whether you’re newlyweds or have been married for decades, this group will offer valuable perspectives and tools to help you navigate the joys and challenges of married life.
In addition to the study and discussions, Couples Ministry places a strong emphasis on fellowship and community. We believe that strong relationships are built not only through shared learning but also through shared experiences. That’s why we regularly engage in fun activities such as game nights, bowling, and other outings that provide opportunities to connect with other couples in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Prayer and worship are also central to our gatherings. Each meeting includes time devoted to coming together in prayer, lifting each other up, and seeking God’s guidance and blessing for our marriages. Worship is an integral part of our time together, allowing us to align our hearts with God’s will and grow in our spiritual walk.
Join us in the Couples Ministry small group and take the next step in strengthening your marriage, deepening your faith, and enjoying the fellowship of other like-minded couples. We look forward to growing together in Christ!
The group’s vision is simple yet profound: to create a clear and actionable pathway for discipleship that helps couples deepen their relationship with God and each other. Through interactive discussions, participants will explore biblical principles and practical insights that are essential for building a strong, Christ-centered marriage. Whether you’re newlyweds or have been married for decades, this group will offer valuable perspectives and tools to help you navigate the joys and challenges of married life.
In addition to the study and discussions, Couples Ministry places a strong emphasis on fellowship and community. We believe that strong relationships are built not only through shared learning but also through shared experiences. That’s why we regularly engage in fun activities such as game nights, bowling, and other outings that provide opportunities to connect with other couples in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
Prayer and worship are also central to our gatherings. Each meeting includes time devoted to coming together in prayer, lifting each other up, and seeking God’s guidance and blessing for our marriages. Worship is an integral part of our time together, allowing us to align our hearts with God’s will and grow in our spiritual walk.
Join us in the Couples Ministry small group and take the next step in strengthening your marriage, deepening your faith, and enjoying the fellowship of other like-minded couples. We look forward to growing together in Christ!
College & Career
College and Careers is a dynamic Life Group designed for young adults navigating the crucial transition from high school to college and beyond. This group focuses on helping students and recent graduates keep Christ at the center of their lives, both during their college years and as they move into their careers.
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get lost in the pressures of academics, career choices, and future planning. College and Careers is here to provide guidance, support, and community for young adults who want to build their futures on a solid foundation of faith. We explore how to keep Christ as a central theme in your life, no matter where your journey takes you.
One of our key goals is to help you cast a vision for your future role in ministry. Whether you're considering full-time ministry, serving in your local church, or simply living out your faith in the workplace, this group will help you discern God’s calling for your life and equip you to pursue it with confidence.
We also recognize the importance of making informed decisions about your future. Whether you're contemplating entering the workforce straight out of high school or considering further education, College and Careers provides a space to discuss your options, seek wise counsel, and make decisions that align with God’s plan for your life.
Beyond the serious discussions, this group is also about building lasting friendships and enjoying fellowship with like-minded peers.
Join us in College and Careers as we journey together to discover God’s purpose for our lives, build meaningful relationships, and navigate the challenges and opportunities of this exciting season with faith and confidence.
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get lost in the pressures of academics, career choices, and future planning. College and Careers is here to provide guidance, support, and community for young adults who want to build their futures on a solid foundation of faith. We explore how to keep Christ as a central theme in your life, no matter where your journey takes you.
One of our key goals is to help you cast a vision for your future role in ministry. Whether you're considering full-time ministry, serving in your local church, or simply living out your faith in the workplace, this group will help you discern God’s calling for your life and equip you to pursue it with confidence.
We also recognize the importance of making informed decisions about your future. Whether you're contemplating entering the workforce straight out of high school or considering further education, College and Careers provides a space to discuss your options, seek wise counsel, and make decisions that align with God’s plan for your life.
Beyond the serious discussions, this group is also about building lasting friendships and enjoying fellowship with like-minded peers.
Join us in College and Careers as we journey together to discover God’s purpose for our lives, build meaningful relationships, and navigate the challenges and opportunities of this exciting season with faith and confidence.
