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Station of Crucifixion Was the cross chaos… or was it intentional? From the outside, it looks like everything is falling apart—violence, betrayal, mocking, and death. But what if every detail was unfolding exactly as planned? In this message, we walk through the crucifixion in Luke 23 and John 19 and uncover something powerful: nothing about the cross was random. From Jesus’ prayer of forgiveness, to soldiers gambling for His clothes, to the sign above His head, to a dying criminal finding paradise—each moment was foretold, fulfilled, and deeply intentional. So what does that mean for you? If God was that intentional then… could it be that your life—and even this moment—is not random either? This is more than a story about what happened to Jesus. It’s an invitation to discover how intentional God is about reaching you. Luke 23, John 19 Discussion topics HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? What stood out to you most about how intentional God was in the details of the cross? Which moment impacted you the most (forgiveness, garments, sign, family, vinegar, or the criminals), and why? How does the story of the two criminals help us understand the difference between being near Jesus and responding to Him? HEART – How did it make you feel? Where in your life do things feel random, chaotic, or out of control right now? How does seeing God’s intentionality at the cross challenge or encourage you in those areas? Do you relate more to the criminal who resisted Jesus or the one who turned to Him? Why? (Pastor put this here to be hard hitting 😁) HANDS – What are you going to do with it? What is one practical way you can respond to God’s intentional love this week? Who is one person in your life that God may be intentionally placing on your heart right now? Group Action / Prayer Moment (SAME ACTION AS LAST WEEK) How is everyone doing with inviting someone to church? Have you invited someone yet? What has been easy or difficult about it? How can we encourage or support each other this week? What is one step you will take before next week to intentionally connect someone to Jesus? Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next

Station of Warning How does the entire story of the Bible lead to a warning spoken by Jesus on the road to the cross? And what happens when a nation or a people mistake religious identity for real obedience to God? In this message we step into the next moment in the Stations of the Cross as Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem in Luke 23. While the crowd mourns His suffering, Jesus turns the focus away from Himself and warns them that judgment is coming—not because faith itself is ending, but because the religious system they trusted was about to collapse. From Genesis to the prophets to the Roman world of Jesus’ day, the Bible shows a repeated pattern: when people cling to the form of religion but abandon the heart of obedience, God eventually exposes it. This message wrestles honestly with what that warning meant for Jerusalem in AD 70 and what it may mean for cultural Christianity today. The call of Jesus has never been about comfort or identity—it has always been the same life-changing invitation: Follow Me. Luke 23:27-31 Discussion topics HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? What was Jesus warning the women of Jerusalem about in Luke 23:27–31, and what does that reveal about the kind of religion He was confronting? Why do you think people can stay close to religious activity while still being far from true surrender to Jesus? Another way to maybe ask the same thing would be: What is the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually following Jesus? HEART – How did it make you feel? What part of this message challenged you the most personally? Where are you most tempted to settle for surface-level faith instead of real surrender? When you think about being known in community, what excites you and what makes you hesitate? HANDS – What are you going to do with it? What is one area of your life where Jesus may be asking you to let go of an old pattern, assumption, or false source of security? What can you do this week to pursue Jesus with intention instead of just routine? Group Action / Prayer Moment (SAME ACTION AS LAST WEEK) Share the name of one person you are praying for and hoping to invite. Pray together for: open hearts bold invitations and divine appointments Easter Services and Egg Hunt Outreach people to encounter Jesus in a real way Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next

Station of Your Cross What if the interruption you are resisting is the hand of God rerouting your life? In this message, Pastor David traces a surprising thread through Scripture, from the missionary impact of Paul to the church at Antioch, to the people of Cyrene, all the way back to one unforgettable moment when Simon of Cyrene was pulled from a crowd to carry the cross of Jesus. This sermon explores how one unexpected encounter with Christ can transform a family, shape a legacy, and create a ripple that reaches far beyond what anyone could imagine. Mark 15:21 Discussion topics Opening Reminder / Check-In We began this journey on Ash Wednesday with Darkness to Dawn. We have been making space for God, reflecting, fasting, praying, and preparing our hearts for Easter. As a group, take a moment to reflect (please don’t feel like you need to cover each of these following questions one-by-one, but rather look at them as a reflective conversation starter): Since Ash Wednesday, what has God been showing you, changing in you, or stirring in you? Have there been any moments during this journey that felt especially meaningful, challenging, or unexpected? How has fasting, prayer, or intentional reflection affected you so far?Question one. HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? In this week’s message, what stood out to you most about Simon of Cyrene and the possibility that one interrupted moment can ripple into generations? Why do you think God often works through interruptions instead of only through our plans? How does the story of Simon challenge the way we think about burden, inconvenience, and surrender? HEART – How did it make you feel? Is there an area where you have been resisting God because His direction feels inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly? What part of your life feels interrupted right now? HANDS – What are you going to do with it? As we continue this Easter journey, what are you personally doing during this fast to make more room for God? Is there one habit, distraction, or comfort you feel God is asking you to lay down during this season? Group Action / Prayer Moment Share the name of one person you are praying for and hoping to invite. Pray together for:open heartsbold invitationsdivine appointmentsEaster services, Egg Packing, and the Egg Hunt Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next