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This Summer we’re taking a break to preach through a selection of Psalms. In August we’ll resume our series through 1st Corinthians (Pastor Brian) and 1st Thessalonians (Pastor Jeremy)

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Tearful Seeds, Joyful Harvest: Psalm 126
July 12th 2026

Ice Breakers: What’s one thing you’re genuinely thankful for today that you probably take for granted?

1. 1. “The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad” (Psalm 126:3).

This week, what are some specific ways God has been faithful to you—either personally, in your family, or through your church? Take a few minutes to share one or two “great things” God has done, and discuss how intentionally remembering God’s past faithfulness can strengthen your faith for present challenges (see also Psalm 103:2 and Lamentations 3:21–23).

2. Where does your life currently feel like “the Negeb” (Psalm 126:4)?

Is there an area that feels spiritually dry—a marriage, parenting, work, school, prayer life, a struggle with sin, or a relationship? What would it look like to move from merely enduring that dryness to honestly asking God for restoration? Spend time praying specifically for one another in those areas (see also Isaiah 44:3 and James 5:13–16).

3. What “seeds” has God called you to keep sowing, even when it’s hard?

Think about your daily life: raising children, loving your spouse, serving at church, sharing the gospel, studying faithfully, working with integrity, caring for aging parents, or praying for someone who doesn’t know Christ. Where are you tempted to give up because you don’t see immediate fruit? How do passages like Galatians 6:9–10 and 1 Corinthians 15:58 encourage perseverance?

4. The sermon emphasized that Christians continually need renewal.

We often think back to seasons when we felt especially close to God. Have you ever been tempted to live on yesterday’s spiritual experiences rather than seeking God today? What practical habits—corporate worship, Scripture, prayer, fellowship, confession, or rest—help you continually seek God’s renewing grace? (See John 15:4–5 and Hebrews 10:24–25.)

5. Psalm 126 points us to Jesus, whose suffering produced an eternal harvest.

How does remembering Christ’s death and resurrection change the way you think about your present tears, disappointments, or sacrifices? In what situation do you most need the hope that “your labor in the Lord is not in vain”? Share one area where you want to keep faithfully sowing this week, and close by praying for one another’s perseverance (see Romans 8:18, Revelation 21:4, and Hebrews 12:1–3).