Resources
Suggestions for All Groups:
Sermon discussion questions at Watermarkradio.com (go to “Message Notes/Discussion Questions” under sermon summary)
As a community, move from the Sunday message towards life change both as individuals and as a group. Weekly, the equipping team writes questions that help us wrestle through scripture in the message and end up with application, the ultimate goal of scripture.
Preparation: Minimal
Materials: Notes from Watermarkradio.com
Length: Each Week
Everybody’s Normal Till You Get To Know Them By John Ortberg
The unhealthy, sinful ways we respond to life in a fallen world are hardly God’s idea of “normal.” We need each other, but how do we get close without getting hurt? Learn to accept people and form life-changing relationships.
Length: 6 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Book
Experiencing God’s Story of Life and Hope: A Workbook for Spiritual Formation By J. Scott Duvall
This book is practical and realistic. Look at what you believe, how you behave, and who you are becoming—three essential considerations for spiritual growth. Examine scripture and apply it to your life.
Length: 12 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Workbook
Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate By Jerry Bridges
A great read during the first year of community, so that you can invite others into your life to help you see blind spots and identify areas that are ungodly in your own life. It will level the “playing field” with everyone in your group and expose the root of the specific sin and not just deal with the symptoms.
Length: 7 Sessions
Preparation: 3 Chapters or (25 pages) per session
Materials: Book
You Can Change: God’s Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions by Tim Chester
This book addresses a gospel-centered motive to change your behaviors, emotions, and ultimately your heart. It will walk you through specific questions to ask yourself when you want something to change in your life, recenter your identity in Christ, the negative behaviors that are driven by not trusting core truth’s about God.
Length: 10 Sessions
Preparation: 1 Chapter, Roughly 20 pages per session
Materials: Book
The Search for Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God’s Eyes By Robert S. McGee
Identify universal lies that trigger the cycle of self-doubt, and rob you of joyful living. Learn how much God loves you through the powerful truths presented in Scripture.
Length: 7 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Book/Workbook Combo or Workbook
Life’s Healing Choices: Small Group Study By Robert S. McGee
Identify universal lies that trigger the cycle of self-doubt, and rob you of joyful living. Learn how much God loves you through the powerful truths presented in Scripture.
Length: 7 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Book/Workbook Combo or Workbook
The 11th Commandment; Experiencing the One Anothers of Scripture By Don McMinn
Contact the community team for this resource.
This practical, step-by-step workbook removes the ambiguity from the command to love others. It will guide you to a new understanding of what it means to love others as God has loved you.
Length: 5 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Workbook
Community; Your Pathway to Progress By North Point Resources
Contact the community team for this resource.
Designed for new Community Groups, this study helps you get to know the members of your group, and discuss and understand the importance of community. You’ll also learn to stay on course as you and your group strive for spiritual progress.
Length: 8 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Book
Habitudes; Images That Form Leadership Habits & Attitudes By Dr. Tim Elmore
Learn leadership truths, and gain an understanding of character issues like discipline, emotional security, integrity checks, self-esteem, relationships, personal growth, and more.
Length: 10 Sessions
Preparation: 20 Minutes per Session
Materials: Book
Money Wise Small Group Curriculum By Watermark Community Church
Contact the community team for this resource.
Study what God’s Word says about money and our opportunity to glorify Him through how we manage his resources. Topics include: (1) God’s purpose with money; (2) lifestyle, spending and budgeting; (3) debt; (4) giving; (5) saving, investing and assets.
Length: 5 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Workbook
Suggestions for Married Groups:
Coming Spring 2010: Watermark’s Own DVD-Based Curriculum
Length: 6 Sessions
Preparation: TBD
Materials: DVD
Many Community Groups attend Re-Engage Tuesday nights from 6 to 8:15.
Length: 24 Sessions (6 months)
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Notebook
Suggestions for Groups of Parents:
Parenting With A Purpose By Margaret Buchanan
This book provides clear, biblical direction to help you prepare your children for life. Learn 12 essential character qualities and practical solutions for sibling rivalry, whining, lying and more. Learn to transform your children’s hearts.
Length: 12 Sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Book
Suggestions for Men:
Every Man’s Battle By Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey
Designed for men who desire sexual purity. This study will help you as you strive to remain strong in the battle against temptation of thought, life and roving eyes.
Length: 6 Sessions (6-12 weeks)
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Book
Suggestions for Women:
Lies Women Believe; A Life-Changing Study for Individuals and Groups By Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Designed for women, this study is a combination of a book and companion guide. Satan is the master deceiver, and his lies are endless. This study will help you confront the lies with practical truths found in Scripture.
Length: 10 sessions
Preparation: Approximately One Hour per Session
Materials: Book and Study Guide
Other Suggested Curriculum:
Take a look at this list for other Watermark suggested curriculum;