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Reel Faith Small Group Questions - June 2025

Below, you'll find the small group questions for each week of the Reel Faith series.


REEL FAITH, Pastor Steve Garcia (Sound of Metal)

Lean In:
  • What is your favorite genre of music to listen to? How about as a teenager? What do you/did you like about that style of music? 
Look Out:
  • What are the loftiest accolades and accomplishments people can achieve today? 
Look Down: READ Acts 9:1-22
  • What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message?
Look In: What To Do in the Detour:
  • Believe that identity comes from CHRIST not CREDENTIALS
  • Has there been anything (outside of Christ) that you have been tempted to place your identity in? 
  • What are the dangers in placing our identity in anything besides our relationship with Jesus?
READ PHILIPPIANS 3:7-9 - What stands out in these verses?
  • Share things that are TRUE about you because of your identity in Christ? (Use Scripture to back up these truths)
  • See the good in what you GAIN, not just the cost of what you LOST
  • When you look back on some of the detours in your life, can you identify any of the losses you experienced? 
Re-Read Philippians 3:4-9 - What did Paul lose? What did he gain?
  • What things have you gained in life through the experiences of your losses? 
  • What are specific ways you can intentionally look for GOOD in your life? 
Don’t REVIVE what God REMOVED
  • Have you ever tried to open a door that God closed? 
READ PROVERBS 3:5-6 - What stands out in these verses?
  • Share ways you can intentionally seek to move forward with God’s plans instead of holding on to your own? 
Look Ahead:
Click Here for the Weekly Devotions: "The Parables of Jesus"

REEL FAITH, Pastor Erik Wade (Nefarious)

Lean In:
What are some movies you can think of that portray the battle between good vs. evil? 
Look Out:
Do you believe that evil is real? How would you defend your answer?
Look Down: READ Ephesians 6:10-20
What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message?
Look In: How to Prepare for Spiritual Warfare:
Belt of TRUTH
  • What lies does our culture promote that challenge God’s truth—and how can we recognize them?
  • How can you personally grow in knowing and clinging to biblical truth this week?
Breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS
  • What’s the difference between trying to be “good enough” versus putting on Christ’s righteousness?
  • Are there areas where you’ve let compromise dull your sense of righteousness?
Shoes of the GOSPEL OF PEACE
  • How can you be more intentional about carrying peace into your relationships and settings?
  • Who in your life needs to hear or experience the Gospel through you this week?
Shield of FAITH
Share examples of “flaming arrows” (doubts, lies, temptations) the enemy uses against you?
What does it look like to raise your shield of faith in a current specific challenge?
Helmet of SALVATION
How can remembering your identity in Christ protect your thoughts and mental battles?
What false thoughts or accusations do you need to replace with truth today?
Sword of the SPIRIT
Share any go-to Scriptures that help you in spiritual battle?
How can you prepare better to use God’s Word as both defense and offense?
PRAYER
How can prayer transition from your last resort to your first defense?
When have you seen the power of prayer push back spiritual darkness?
Look Ahead:
Click Here for the Weekly Devotions: "The Parables of Jesus"

REEL FAITH, Pastor Carlo Mendoza (Limitless)

Lean In:
  • If you could instantly unlock one ‘limitless’ ability, what would it be and why?
Look Out:
  • How does culture portray temptation and shortcuts to success—in movies, ads, or social media? What message is being sent, and how does that compare to God’s truth?
Look Down: READ James 1:13-15
  • What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message?
Look In: How to Resist Temptation:
Pray for POWER (Matthew 6:13; 26:41)
  • When have you seen prayer give you strength to overcome a temptation you thought you couldn’t resist?
  • Why do we often wait until we’re in the middle of temptation to pray, rather than praying ahead of time?
Know YOURSELF (1 Timothy 4:16)
  • What are your personal triggers or weak points where temptation is strongest?
  • What boundaries or accountability could you set in place to help you avoid the situations or people that pull you toward sin?
RENEW Your Mind (Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:11)
  • How does regularly reading or memorizing Scripture help change the way we respond to temptation?
  • What are some practical ways you can renew your mind this week—through Scripture, worship, or wise media choices?
Stay ALERT (1 Peter 5:8)
  • What subtle temptations have crept into your life in the past because you weren’t spiritually alert?
  • How can you stay watchful without living in fear or constant anxiety?
Stay SPIRIT LED (Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:18)
  • What’s the difference between having the Holy Spirit and actually living by the Spirit’s leading?
  • How can you tell when you’re being led by the Spirit versus led by your flesh or emotions?
Look Ahead:
Click Here for the Weekly Devotions: "The Parables of Jesus"

REEL FAITH, Pastor David Gaunt (Remember the Titans)

Lean In:
  • Who is someone in your life you didn’t get along with at first—but ended up becoming a friend or ally? 
  • What changed?
Look Out:
  • Why do you think people struggle to love enemies or show grace to those who hurt us?
Look Down: READ Romans 12:9-21
  • What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message?
Look In: How do You Love Your Enemies?
Keep it Real (Romans 12:9-10)
  • What does it look like to “cling to kindness” in a tense or divided environment like work, school, or church?
  • How do you typically respond when someone offends or hurts you—honestly?
Do it for Jesus (Romans 12:11-13)
  • How can remembering you serve Christ change how you respond to opposition? 
React Well (Romans 12:14-15)
  • How did you “react” the last time someone hurt or misunderstood you? 
  • What could “reacting well” have looked like?
Stay Humble (Romans 12:16)
  • Jesus modeled humility by serving others—what does that look like practically?
Don’t Retaliate (Romans 12:17)
  • Why is revenge such a strong pull in human nature and in most movies/stories?
  • Can you share a time when you resisted retaliating and chose integrity instead?
Preserve Peace (Romans 12:18)
  • Where is God calling you to be the peacemaker, even if it costs you something?
  • What does it look like to pursue peace even if the other person isn’t cooperating?
Leave Judgment to God (Romans 12:19)
  • Why is it so hard to trust God with justice when we feel wronged?
  • How can letting go of the need for revenge bring personal freedom?
Act with Compassion (Romans 12:20)
  • How does this kind of unexpected kindness break down walls in relationships?
  • What might it look like to practically serve someone you’re at odds with?
Remember Christ’s Victory (Romans 12:21) 
  • How can remembering what Christ has already overcome give you strength to respond with good?
Where in your life right now are you tempted to give in to bitterness or evil?
Look Ahead:
  • Click Here for the Weekly Devotions: "The Parables of Jesus"

REEL FAITH, Pastor John Hill (Hidden Figures)

Lean In:
  • Do you like going to garage sales? Why or why not? If so, what is the greatest “treasure” you’ve ever found at a garage/estate sale? 
Look Out:
  • What are some reasons certain people or groups of people have been historically overlooked or undervalued? What kinds of feelings does this stir in you?
Look Down: READ Luke 7:36-50
  • What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message?
Look In: 3 Ways to Reach the Unseen
SEARCH for them
  • Share about a time when you felt overlooked or undervalued? 
  • What assumptions or labels do you sometimes need to challenge in yourself to truly “see” others like Jesus does?
  • What practical step could you take this week to show someone that they are seen and valued?
  • Who are some people in your life, workplace, or community that may feel invisible or overlooked?
  • Are there people in your life who you avoid or consider “too far gone”? 
SET TABLES for them
  • In what areas of life do you have influence, and how can you use that influence to include others who may feel excluded?
  • What would it look like for you to invite someone into a space (conversation, opportunity, table) they’ve never been welcomed into before?
  • When have you been empowered or invited in by someone—and how did that impact you?
CELEBRATE GOD in them
  • Why is it sometimes difficult to celebrate others, especially when their story or success looks different than ours?
  • Share something positive someone saw in you that you couldn’t see for yourself? 
  • How did you respond when they made you aware of what they saw? 
  • Who is someone in your life whose story, growth, or faith you can affirm this week—and how will you do it?
  • What’s one way your group can publicly celebrate the unseen or undervalued people in your church or community?
Look Ahead:
Click Here for the Weekly Devotions: "The Parables of Jesus"