CityGroup Discussion Questions 5/17/2026

Proverbs: Chapter 27 – Wise Friends

The people closest to us shape the direction of our lives. Proverbs teaches that friendships are never neutral.

Wise friendships move us toward wisdom, growth, and life. Foolish friendships slowly pull us toward compromise, regret, and harm.

God designed friendship to be more than just companionship. Healthy friendships encourage us, challenge us, and help guide us toward God’s best.

The big idea from the message was simple: Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your direction.

1. If you could instantly become best friends with any Biblical character (other than Jesus), who would it be and why?

2. Proverbs 13:20 teaches that the people we walk with shape the direction of our lives. In what ways have friendships and relationships shaped your life, either positively or negatively?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:33. How does this verse connect with Proverbs 13:20? Why do you think God places such a strong emphasis on influence and relationships?

4. Read Hebrews 10:24-25. What do these verses teach us about the kind of friendships and community followers of Jesus should pursue?

5. Which type of friendship do you most need right now: a friend that encourages, a friend that challenges, or a friend that provides wise counsel? Why?

6. What is one intentional step you can take this week to either build deeper godly friendships, become a wiser friend to someone else, or distance yourself from a relationship that is pulling you away from God?

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 CityGroup Discussion Questions 5/17/2026

Proverbs: Chapter 16 – Influence

1. Think back to when you were younger. Has your view of leadership changed over the years? If so, how has it changed?

2. Who is someone who has modeled healthy leadership in your life? Why do you consider their leadership good?

3. Read John 13:1-5, 12-15 as a group. How did Jesus use his influence in this passage? How might this be different from the worlds views?

4. What part does integrity play in our ability to influence others?

5. No matter what season of life your in God has given you the gift of influence. How might being reminded of this impact your perspective in your day to day activities.

CityGroup Discussion Questions 5/10/2026

1 Samuel 1: Mother’s Day

In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah’s story reminds us that trusting God is often forged in pain, waiting, and uncertainty. 

She lived with deep disappointment, insecurity, and unanswered prayers. Yet instead of running from God, she poured out her heart to Him and trusted Him with what mattered most. 

Hannah’s trust showed up in two clear ways: desperation for God and obedience to His plan. She believed God was her only real hope, and she chose to trust that His way was best, even when it was difficult. 

Her story reminds us that faith is not pretending life is easy. It is choosing to trust God in the middle of what is hard. 

1. Did your family have any Mother’s Day traditions growing up? If so, share a few with your group.

2. Hannah was insecure because she was unable to have children while others around her had several. Have you experienced a time that you were waiting on God for something?

3. Read Romans 8:29 as a group. What is God’s goal for each of us? How could waiting on God help in this process?

4. Read Proverbs 3:5-6 as a group. What do these verses say about God? What do they say about us?

5. In the story of Hannah how did she live out her trust in God? What is practical way step we can take to build our trust in God this week?

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Let’s pray for the 100s of children and families who will attend this summer’s CitySports Camp. We’re asking God to bring salvation and hope to their households!

CityGroup Discussion Questions 5/3/2026

Proverbs: Chapter 18 – The Tongue

Words have power. Proverbs 18 says they can bring life or death.

What we say shapes people, relationships, and outcomes. Words are not neutral. Our words reveal our heart.

Jesus teaches that what comes out of us reflects what is inside us.

In a fast, reactive world, God calls us to slow down and use our words with wisdom. The goal is not just better speech, but a transformed heart that produces life-giving words.

1. Think back on the most powerful words you have ever heard (positive or negative, public or private). Describe what made them so powerful.

2. Read James 3:1-12 as a group. What are a few of the major points James is seeking to get across in this passage?

3. Read Proverbs 15:1 as a group. What are a few places or instances in our lives that this verse can practically be lived out?

4. Gossip is one of the ways we can use our words to hurt others. How is gossip dangerous in a church?

5. Since words are powerful and reflect what is in my heart. What is one way you can do this week to keep your heart healthy, which will impact your words.

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CityGroup Discussion Questions 4/26/2026

Proverbs: Chapter 4

1. Pastor Chris opened the message talking about his parents and how he values their advice? Whose advice do you value? Why do value their advice?

2. What are some of the ways we mask what is going on in our heart so we don’t have to deal with it?

3. Read Matthew 15:18-19 as a group. Why do you think we naturally put time into trying to change behavior while putting little time into dealing with the core issue, the heart?

4. Read Ephesians 2:4-9 as a group. The first step to a healthy heart is a transformed heart. Based on this passage why do we need a transformed heart? What does this passage say about the process of transformation?

5. What is one practical way you can cultivate health in your heart this week?

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As a church we’re praying for wisdom in planting a church, finding a full time next generation pastor, and locating a permanent home for Citywalk Yuba City.

CityGroup Discussion Questions 4/19/2026

Proverbs: Chapter 9

Every day, we are being shaped by the voices we listen to. In Proverbs 9, Solomon describes this as two invitations: one from Wisdom and one from Folly.

Wisdom invites us to humility, growth, and life. It requires us to admit we need God and to follow His ways. Folly, on the other hand, is loud and attractive. It promises quick satisfaction but leads to destruction.

The key truth is simple: the voices we say yes to are shaping who we become. Choosing God’s wisdom leads to life. Choosing anything else leads us away from it.

1. If “Wisdom” and “Folly” each threw a party today, what do you think each one would look like and which one would most people be drawn to first?

2. What are some “invitations” people face every day that don’t look dangerous at first but can slowly pull them off course?

3. Read Proverbs 4:23. How does “guarding your heart” connect to the idea of choosing which voices to say yes to?

4. Read James 1:14–15. How does this passage describe the progression from temptation to

   destruction, and how does that reflect the path of Folly?

5. Of these next three questions that help us choose our path wisely, which one is hardest to apply consistently and why?

   1. Does this line up with God’s Word?

   2. Does this move me toward loving God and others more?

   3. Would godly people who know me say this is wise?

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As a church we’re praying for wisdom in planting a church, finding a full time next generation pastor, and locating a permanent home for Citywalk Yuba City.

CityGroup Discussion Questions 4/12/2026

Proverbs: Chapter 1

We live in a world full of confident voices, but not all of them are wise. Confidence does not equal truth.

In Proverbs 1, Solomon shows us that wisdom is not just knowing things. It is living rightly. And the starting point for real wisdom is the “fear of the Lord,” which means reverence, trust, and surrender to God.

Without reverence for God, we may gain knowledge but still make unwise decisions. With reverence for God, we begin to live with clarity and direction.

The question is simple but important: Do I truly revere God, and am I willing to trust and obey what He says?

1. What is the best advice you were given as a child?

2. What’s the difference between being informed and being wise? Why do we often confuse the two?

3. Read Proverbs 1:7 as a group. What does it mean to Fear the Lord? How is this different than being afraid of him like you might be of a snake?

4. Read James 3:13–17. What does godly wisdom look like according to this passage?

5. During the message we were encouraged to start the pursuit of wisdom by saying “You are God, I am not. I need your wisdom.” Why is this a good place to start?

6. Where in your own life right now is God inviting you to deeper surrender?

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Let’s pray for 100% participation with FOR THE ONE and praise God for the results on Celebration Sunday!

CityGroup Discussion Questions 4/5/2026

Easter: The Resurrection

The first Easter was full of surprise. Jesus’ followers expected a victory, but instead watched Him die. Their hope collapsed. They were afraid, confused, and scattered.

Then came the second surprise. The tomb was empty. Jesus was alive.

The resurrection changed everything. The same people who ran in fear became bold witnesses. This wasn’t about religion or trying harder. It was about encountering a living Savior.

The question is not just what happened then, but how we respond now. If Jesus really rose from the dead, it changes everything about our lives today.

1. What’s a time in your life when you were completely surprised—good or bad—and how did it change you?

2. The disciples went from confident to afraid and scattered (Read Mark 14:50). Why do you think fear has such power to override our convictions?

3. Read Luke 24:36–39. Why do you think even after the resurrection, the disciples still struggled to believe—and what does that say about us?

4. The early followers went from hiding to boldly proclaiming Jesus—even facing death. What do you think actually caused that level of transformation?

5. If the resurrection is true, what is one specific way your life needs to change this week—thinking, priorities, relationships, or decisions?

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PRAISE! 7 people accepted Jesus during Easter at Citywalk 🙌 Let’s pray for them to return and take steps to grow in their faith!

CityGroup Discussion Questions 3/29/2026

FOR THE ONE: Exceeding Our Expectations

The crowd in Luke 19 expected Jesus to be a conquering King who would overthrow Rome. Instead, He came humbly on a donkey and within days would be crucified. What looked like failure was actually God’s plan for salvation.

The tension is this: God’s plans often do not match our expectations. The people missed what God was doing because they were locked into what they thought He should do. The same can be true for us.

The key idea is simple: what looks like God failing you may actually be God saving you. We can either resist His plan or trust Him. Surrender leads to rest. Control leads to frustration.

1. If you could guarantee one expectation in your life would be met perfectly this year (career, family, finances, etc.), what would it be and why?

2. In Luke 19, the crowd expected Jesus to act one way, but God had a different plan. Where do you see that same tension in your life right now?

3. Read Genesis 50:20. How does Joseph’s perspective challenge the way we interpret painful or confusing situations in our lives?

4. Read Isaiah 55:8–9. What does this passage teach us about the gap between our expectations and God’s plans? Why is that hard to accept in real life?

5. What is one specific expectation you need to surrender to God this week and what would trusting Him in that area actually look like in your day-to-day life?

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This week, join us in praying for people to find hope and salvation during Easter at Citywalk on Sunday, April 5!

CityGroup Discussion Questions 3/22/2026

FOR THE ONE: Seek and Save the Lost

Jesus came with one clear mission: to seek and save the lost. In Luke 19, we see this through Zacchaeus, a man rejected by others but pursued by Jesus. Before Zacchaeus changed anything, Jesus saw him, called him by name, and chose to spend time with him. 

That encounter led to real change. Zacchaeus responded with repentance and generosity, but the relationship came first. This reminds us that we do not clean ourselves up to come to God. We come to God and He changes us. 

If Jesus pursued us this way, it should shape our lives. We look back with gratitude for how He pursued us, and we move forward with purpose by pursuing others who are far from Him. That is the heart behind For the One. 

1. If you could meet anyone in the world past or present [besides Jesus] for 10 minutes, who would it be and why?

2. In Luke 19 we see Jesus pursue Zacchaeus before he changed.Why do we tend to believe we need to fix ourselves before coming to God? Where does that show up in your thinking or behavior?

3. Read Romans 5:8 together. It says Christ died for us “while we were still sinners.” How does that truth challenge the idea that transformation has to come before relationship?

4. Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus led to radical, visible change especially with his money. If someone looked at your life, where would they see clear evidence that Jesus has changed you.

5. Who is one person God has placed in your life who is far from Him? What is one specific step you will take this week to pursue them intentionally (pray, invite, initiate a conversation, share your story)?

6. Bonus: The crowd tried to block Zacchaeus from getting to Jesus. Who or what can act like “the crowd” in our lives today keeping us or others from getting close to Jesus?

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As a church, let’s pray for faith and trust in God to take what we’ve committed and use it to help many.

Citygroup Questions 3/15/2026

For The One: Prayer

Many people treat prayer like a 911 call, something we only use when life falls apart. But Jesus teaches that prayer is meant to be the normal posture of someone who depends on God. In Luke 18, He tells two parables to answer a simple question: what does real faith look like while we wait for God to act?

In the first story, a persistent widow keeps asking an unjust judge for justice. Her persistence reflects faith and dependence. In the second story, a Pharisee and a tax collector pray very differently. The Pharisee trusts his own righteousness, while the tax collector humbly asks for mercy. Jesus says the humble man is the one who leaves justified.

These stories show that real faith is marked by persistent prayer and humble dependence on God. As our church moves toward Commitment Sunday for For the One, the most important thing we bring is not a number but a heart that says, “God, we need you.”

1. When you were a kid (or with your own kids), what’s something you kept asking for over and over until someone finally said yes?

2. In Jesus’ stories there are four characters: the judge, the widow, the Pharisee, and the tax collector. Which one do you think people in our culture most resemble today? Which one do you personally find yourself relating to the most?

3. Read James 4:6–10. What similarities do you see between this passage and the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector? What does true humility before God look like in everyday life?

4. Read Luke 11:5–13. What does this story teach us about persistence in prayer, and how does it shape the way we should approach God?

5. As a group, spend a few minutes praying for Commitment Sunday next week:

   Pray that our church would approach this season with humility and dependence on God.

   Pray that God would use these commitments to help reach “the one” who needs to know Jesus.

   Pray for courage and faith as each person seeks God about their own commitment

CityGroup Discussion Questions 3/8/2026

FOR THE ONE: The Rich Man & Lazarus

In Luke 16, Jesus tells the story of a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus to show that the world’s scoreboard is not the same as God’s. During their lives, the rich man appeared to be winning while Lazarus seemed to be losing. But after death, their situations were reversed. The rich man realized too late that he had valued the wrong things.

The point of the story is not that wealth is sinful or poverty is righteous. The issue is what a person trusts and worships. The rich man trusted the pleasures of this world instead of God. Lazarus placed his hope in God.

Jesus uses this story to help us see life through the lens of eternity. What feels important now may not matter forever. What truly matters is our relationship with God and the eternal destiny of people around us. This is why the church is pursuing For the One, making decisions today that will matter for eternity.

1. If life really did have a visible scoreboard like a game, what would most people say “points” look like today?

2. Read Luke 16:15. Jesus says what is highly admired by people can be detestable to God. What are some things our culture celebrates that God might evaluate differently?

3. When you hear the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31), what part stands out to you the most? Why do you think Jesus told this story?

4. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16–18. How does focusing on eternity change the way we view success, suffering, and priorities in life?

5. The rich man’s perspective changed the moment he stepped into eternity. If you truly viewed your life through the lens of eternity, what might change about your priorities today?

6. The rich man desperately wanted someone to warn his family. Who are the people in your life who need to hear the gospel, and what is one step you could take to begin praying for or sharing with them?

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We’re praying for God to lead us in hiring a full-time Next Generation Pastor who will walk with kids, students, and parents into a growing relationship with Jesus.

CityGroup Discussion Questions 3/1/2026

FOR THE ONE: Money

As we get older, we think more about the future. Jesus wanted His followers to do the same, especially when it comes to money. In Luke 16, He tells a surprising story about a dishonest manager, not to praise dishonesty, but to highlight strategic thinking. If people can plan wisely for temporary things, how much more should believers use their resources with eternity in mind?

Jesus teaches that we are not owners but managers. Money is not the ultimate issue, our heart is. We cannot serve both God and money. The way we handle small things reveals whether we can be trusted with greater things. This connects directly to For the One. As individuals and as a church, we are called to align our hearts with God’s and invest in what lasts forever.

1. When you were a teenager what was your most valuable possession? What did you spend most of your money on?

2. In Luke 16:1–9, Jesus praises the manager’s shrewdness, not his dishonesty. What does it look like to be spiritually “shrewd” today?

3. Read Luke 16:10–13. Where do you see the principle “faithful in little, faithful in much” playing out in real life?

4. Read Matthew 6:19–21. How does this passage connect to Luke 16? What does it mean to “store up treasure in heaven”?

5. How can money quietly become a master in someone’s life? What are warning signs?

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As a church let’s pray God brings the Good News of Jesus to the city of Willows in a powerful way.

CityGroup Discussion Questions 2/22/2026

FOR THE ONE: The Prodigal

In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals what God is really like. The younger son runs from the father, wastes everything, and expects rejection, but the father runs to him with compassion and celebration. The older son stays outwardly obedient but misses the father’s heart, responding with pride and resentment instead of joy.

This story shows that God’s love is not based on our performance but on His character. Whether we relate more to the younger son’s shame or the older son’s pride, the Father invites us into grace, intimacy, and restoration. As a church, this shapes the heart behind For the One: pursuing people so prodigals come home and hearts discover the goodness of the Father.

1. When have you been relieved to receive mercy instead of getting what you deserved? How did that moment shape you?

2. Read Luke 15:1–2. Why were sinners drawn to Jesus while religious leaders were frustrated by Him? What does that reveal about their hearts?

3. When the younger son “came to his senses” (Luke 15:17), what changed in him? Why do we often underestimate how good God really is when we’ve blown it?

4. Read Luke 15:20–24. What stands out about the father’s response? What does this teach us about God’s character?

5. Read Ephesians 2:8–9. How does this passage confront the older brother’s mindset? Where are you tempted to relate to God based on performance rather than grace?

6. Which brother do you relate to more right now and what is one step you can take this week in response?

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Together we’re praying for the salvation of our friends, family, and neighbors.

CityGroup Discussion Questions 2/15/2026

FOR THE ONE: Sheep and Coin

Jesus teaches that we pursue what we value. In Luke 15, He tells the stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin to show God’s heart. He actively seeks those who are far from Him, and heaven celebrates when even one person repents. While religious leaders criticized Jesus for welcoming sinners, He demonstrated that God’s love moves toward the lost, not away from them.

This message challenges us to examine our hearts. Do we value people who do not know Jesus the way God does? Are we more focused on correcting people or reaching them with grace? Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and His followers are called to share that same mission.

As a church, this is shaping the For the One initiative. We are pursuing people with the gospel by planting a church in Willows, reaching the next generation, and preparing for long term ministry impact. The goal is to align our hearts with God’s so that heaven celebrates changed lives.

1. If you’ve ever lost something valuable (phone, keys, wallet, etc.), what’s the craziest place you found it? What did you feel when you realized it was gone?

2. In Luke 15:1–2, who is drawn to Jesus and who is frustrated with Him? Why do you think those reactions are so different?

3. Read Luke 15:3-10, In both the story of the sheep and the coin, what stands out to you about the character of God? What does this reveal about what moves His heart?

4. Jesus contrasts heaven’s joy with the attitude of the religious leaders. Where do you see modern versions of that same tension today—either in churches or even in your own heart?

5. Read Ezekiel 34:11–16 (God describing Himself as the Shepherd who searches for His sheep). How does this Old Testament passage deepen your understanding of Luke 15? What does it tell us about God’s consistency from Old Testament to New?

6. Who is one person in your life right now who may be spiritually lost? What is one intentional step you can take this month to pursue, love, or share Jesus with them?

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Let’s all pray and ask God how He wants us to individually participate in FOR THE ONE!