Get The Lid Off Discussion Guide
Summary
Pastor Don MacDonell delivered a powerful message titled 'Get the Lid Off Your Life' about removing limitations and allowing God to work through us. He shared his testimony of how God led him and his wife Julia to plant a church in New Zealand 25 years ago, including miraculous provision of $8.6 million for a building when they only had $176,000. The message emphasized walking by faith not sight, making room for God's presence, and becoming overflowing vessels that impact our communities. Pastor Don challenged the congregation to believe that the best is yet to come and to step out in supernatural faith to change their world.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, ready to receive what You have for us today. We ask that You would speak to each person in our group and help us to be receptive to Your voice. Remove any distractions or preconceived notions, and help us to approach Your Word with fresh eyes and hungry hearts. Holy Spirit, guide our discussion and help us to encourage one another as we grow in faith together. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
If you could remove one 'lid' or limitation from your life right now, what would it be and why?
Key Verses
2 Corinthians 5:7
Psalm 68:1
2 Kings 4:10
Matthew 5:13
Hebrews 11:6
Philippians 3:12
Questions
Pastor Don said 'we walk by faith and not by sight.' What does this look like practically in your daily life?
The message emphasized making room for God's presence like the woman in 2 Kings 4:10. How can we create more space for God in our busy lives?
Pastor Don shared about becoming 'infectious' with God's love. Can you think of a time when someone's faith or joy was contagious to you?
What does it mean to 'overflow' with the presence of God? How would this change the way we interact with others?
Pastor Don challenged the church that 'the best is yet to come.' What hopes or dreams do you have for what God might do in your life or community?
The sermon mentioned that circumstances come and go, but God's word never changes. How can we anchor ourselves in God's promises during difficult times?
Pastor Don spoke about stepping out in faith for seemingly impossible things. What would you attempt for God if you knew you couldn't fail?
How can we become people who change our environment rather than being changed by it?
Life Application
This week, identify one area of your life where you've been 'keeping a lid on' what God wants to do. Take one practical step of faith in that area, whether it's praying for someone, sharing your faith, or stepping out in obedience to something God has been asking you to do. Trust that God will meet you as you step out in faith.
Key Takeaways
We must walk by faith and not by sight, trusting God's word over our circumstances
Making room for God's presence in our lives leads to supernatural breakthrough and miracles
We should overflow with God's love and presence, becoming infectious to those around us
The best is yet to come - God wants to do greater things through us than we can imagine
Faith is the only currency that works in heaven - everything in the kingdom operates by faith
Ending Prayer
Father God, thank You for the powerful reminder that You want to do immeasurably more through our lives than we could ask or imagine. Help us to remove any lids we've placed on what You can do through us. Give us the courage to step out in faith, trusting Your word over our circumstances. Make us overflowing vessels of Your love and presence that impact everyone we encounter. We believe that the best is yet to come, and we surrender our lives afresh to Your purposes. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.