Faith Talk – June 14, 2026
Faith Talks are designed to help you keep the conversation going beyond Sunday morning. Use this guide with your family or friends to reflect on the sermon and Life Group lesson, pray together, and put God’s Word into practice. Think of this guide as a starting place—then let God shape the conversation.
Sermon
Title: The Kingdom of God
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Overview: From the beginning of creation to the return of Christ, God has been carrying out His kingdom plan. Jesus taught that the wise person builds his life on the solid foundation of God's Word. Understanding God's kingdom in the past, present, and future helps us see that God is faithfully accomplishing His purposes and invites us to live under His rule today. When we build our lives on Christ, we can stand firm no matter what challenges come our way.
Main Points:
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
For Students & Adults
Application: Take time this week to evaluate the foundation of your life. Are your priorities, decisions, and relationships being shaped by God's kingdom or by the values of the world? Identify one area where you can more intentionally submit to Christ's rule and take a practical step of obedience.
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27
Overview: From the beginning of creation to the return of Christ, God has been carrying out His kingdom plan. Jesus taught that the wise person builds his life on the solid foundation of God's Word. Understanding God's kingdom in the past, present, and future helps us see that God is faithfully accomplishing His purposes and invites us to live under His rule today. When we build our lives on Christ, we can stand firm no matter what challenges come our way.
Main Points:
- The Kingdom of God: Past
- The Kingdom of God: Present
- The Kingdom of God: Future
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
- What does it mean that God is King?
- Why is it important to listen to and obey Jesus?
- How can you build your life on Jesus this week?
For Students & Adults
- How does God's work in the past give you confidence in His promises for the future?
- What are some ways believers can live as citizens of God's kingdom today?
- What does Jesus mean when He says the wise person builds on the rock, and how can you apply that truth to your life?
Application: Take time this week to evaluate the foundation of your life. Are your priorities, decisions, and relationships being shaped by God's kingdom or by the values of the world? Identify one area where you can more intentionally submit to Christ's rule and take a practical step of obedience.
Life Group
Scripture: Luke 4
Christ/Gospel Connections:
All of Scripture points back to Jesus. In our study each week, every age group’s lesson includes a note about how the message connects to Christ. Use these Christ/Gospel Connections as a springboard for meaningful discussion about who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
Preschool – Jesus said He is the special one God promised to send. Jesus came to tell the good news that He is the Savior.
Kids – All people sin and need a Savior, but not everyone will believe in Jesus. Only those who believe the good news about Jesus and repent will be rescued from sin and death.
Students – Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah wrote of God’s plan to send someone to bring good news and redeem His captive people. Jesus proclaimed that He was the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy–the promised Messiah. Jesus was rejected by the people, but it was through that very rejection–the cross–that He provided redemption from sin.
Adults – Jesus fulfilled Isaiah’s prophetic words as One who would come to preach the good news and release the captives, not just for the Jews but also for the Gentiles. The gospel is for all people, and salvation is for anyone who chooses to believe.
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
For Students & Adults
Christ/Gospel Connections:
All of Scripture points back to Jesus. In our study each week, every age group’s lesson includes a note about how the message connects to Christ. Use these Christ/Gospel Connections as a springboard for meaningful discussion about who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
Preschool – Jesus said He is the special one God promised to send. Jesus came to tell the good news that He is the Savior.
Kids – All people sin and need a Savior, but not everyone will believe in Jesus. Only those who believe the good news about Jesus and repent will be rescued from sin and death.
Students – Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah wrote of God’s plan to send someone to bring good news and redeem His captive people. Jesus proclaimed that He was the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy–the promised Messiah. Jesus was rejected by the people, but it was through that very rejection–the cross–that He provided redemption from sin.
Adults – Jesus fulfilled Isaiah’s prophetic words as One who would come to preach the good news and release the captives, not just for the Jews but also for the Gentiles. The gospel is for all people, and salvation is for anyone who chooses to believe.
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
- Why were some people upset with Jesus in His hometown?
- What did Jesus come to do for sinners?
- How can you tell others the good news about Jesus this week?
For Students & Adults
- Why do you think the people of Nazareth had difficulty believing Jesus was the Messiah?
- Have you ever experienced rejection or resistance because of your faith? How did you respond?
- How does Jesus' rejection encourage you to remain faithful when sharing the gospel with others?
Pray Together
- Thank God for sending Jesus, the promised Savior, and for inviting us into His kingdom.
- Ask God to help your family build your lives on the solid foundation of His Word.
- Commit to living as a citizen of God's kingdom this week by obeying Christ's teachings and sharing the good news of the gospel with others.
Activity
Kingdom Foundations
Supplies:
Instructions:
- Index cards or small pieces of paper
- Pen or pencil
- A Bible
Instructions:
- Read Matthew 7:24–27 together.
- On separate cards, have each family member write down one way they can obey Jesus this week.
- Take turns sharing your responses and discussing how obedience helps us build our lives on the solid foundation of Christ.
- Read Luke 4 and talk about why some people rejected Jesus even after hearing His message.
- Discuss how following Jesus sometimes requires trusting Him when others disagree or do not believe.
- Place the cards somewhere visible in your home and pray together, asking God to help you faithfully live as citizens of His kingdom throughout the week.
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