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Pathway Community Church
simple: less noise, more Jesus | First Things First | Jan 25th, 2026
Cause you can't get where you're going without ever using the brakes. (no you can't... no you can't.)
Locations & Times
Pathway Community Church
100 Rittenhouse Rd, Kitchener, ON N2E 2M9, Canada
Sunday 9:30 AM
Q&A? - 705-606-7504
One issue with a series like this is we take a small step but...
Replace it with something ________________ ________________.
Replace it with something ________________ ________________.
"In this context it means that his disciples are to make the Kingdom of heaven the centre of their continual daily priorities.” David Wilkins
To seek first is to make ________________ ________________
“When we seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness it will reshape our values to align with Jesus.” Dallas Willard
To seek first is to make ________________ ________________
“When we seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness it will reshape our values to align with Jesus.” Dallas Willard
What are we _____________________?
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“When I think about the distinctive features of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth seen in these parables, it begins to dawn on me that what He was talking about: Love.” Rodney Reeves
“When I think about the distinctive features of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth seen in these parables, it begins to dawn on me that what He was talking about: Love.” Rodney Reeves
"It would be easier to practice loving every neighbour with perfect love in a world where every neighbour loves you back the same way, but it's difficult to practice that way of life in a hostile world." The Bible Project
_____________: this is the life Jesus offers.
“The more we practice the ways of Jesus and his Kingdom, the more we enter a kind of freedom that helps us see God’s got us. We are safe, and we are loved.” The Bible Project
_____________: this is the life Jesus offers.
“The more we practice the ways of Jesus and his Kingdom, the more we enter a kind of freedom that helps us see God’s got us. We are safe, and we are loved.” The Bible Project
Questions to keep the conversation going
· Spend some time sharing about your past week.
· When you hear kingdom of God what images or ideas come to your mind? How would you explain it to someone else?
· Read Matthew 13:31-35 & Matthew 13:44-46
· Both parables emphasize small beginnings leading to large results. What does this tell us about how God’s kingdom works?
· The mustard seed was a tiny seed yet grew into a large plant. What encouragement might this have given Jesus’ listeners?
· The birds finding shelter in the branches suggests that the kingdom provides welcome and refuge. How does this shape our understanding of what the church should be?
· The yeast starts small but works its way through the full dough. In what ways have you experienced the kingdom quietly transforming your heart or thinking over time?
· Both the merchant and the man with the field sold everything to obtain the pearl and treasure. What does this about the value of the kingdom of God? Why wasn’t this a burden for them?
· Have you ever had a moment when you suddenly realized how valuable the knowing God is? What was that like?
· On a scale of 1-10 how much does your life reflect that you’ve found something of ultimate worth in God’s kingdom?
· These parables remind us that small beginnings can lead to huge changes over time. What small changes have/will you make to move toward the “Simple” life.
· Spend some time praying for one another.
· Spend some time sharing about your past week.
· When you hear kingdom of God what images or ideas come to your mind? How would you explain it to someone else?
· Read Matthew 13:31-35 & Matthew 13:44-46
· Both parables emphasize small beginnings leading to large results. What does this tell us about how God’s kingdom works?
· The mustard seed was a tiny seed yet grew into a large plant. What encouragement might this have given Jesus’ listeners?
· The birds finding shelter in the branches suggests that the kingdom provides welcome and refuge. How does this shape our understanding of what the church should be?
· The yeast starts small but works its way through the full dough. In what ways have you experienced the kingdom quietly transforming your heart or thinking over time?
· Both the merchant and the man with the field sold everything to obtain the pearl and treasure. What does this about the value of the kingdom of God? Why wasn’t this a burden for them?
· Have you ever had a moment when you suddenly realized how valuable the knowing God is? What was that like?
· On a scale of 1-10 how much does your life reflect that you’ve found something of ultimate worth in God’s kingdom?
· These parables remind us that small beginnings can lead to huge changes over time. What small changes have/will you make to move toward the “Simple” life.
· Spend some time praying for one another.
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