Small Group Studies

1 Peter Study

This study looks at a letter written as an encouragement to the church as they are suffering for their faith.

1 Timothy Study

This study examines the charges and exhortations given to Timothy, particularly about prayer and the way we live our lives as followers of Christ, and draws connections we…

1, 2, 3 John Study

What role does our small group play in our daily lives? This study of these three short books will address problems the church community faced, and how we…

2 Corinthians Study

This letter, written to a relatively new church who was struggling with unity and holding distorted views of worship, may be both challenging & encouraging!

2 Peter Study

This study helps us understand some of the basic foundations that can transform us as Christians and help us to live righteously with the help of the Holy…

Accountability Study

What does accountability mean and how do we do this? Our hope is for small group members to think about God's desire for accountability, explore misconceptions and discuss…

Acts (2015)

Acts records the events of the early church. In this study, we'll explore the growth of the early church through persecution, hardship and trials.

Acts: The Story Continues (2025)

Born is the King Study

It can be easy to allow the familiarity and traditions of the season to be a barrier to authentic worship, but it is worth the effort to reorient…

Colossians Study

This study explores the letter written to the church in Colossae. In his letter, Paul wanted to balance teaching & correction with grace & encouragement.

Cultural Narratives Study

In this series, we will examine messages our culture preaches that, for better or worse, create the "water in which we swim" everyday. We will discuss the benefits…

Discerning God’s Will Study

This series is designed to re-orient our view of what it means to walk in God's will. How can we live out the gospel through God-honoring decision making?

Ephesians Study

Paul wrote this letter to the beilievers in Ephesus to strengthen & encourage them in their faith and understanding of God and the church.

Esther Study

Esther tells the story of Israel's deliverance during exile. In this study, we'll explore God's divine guidance and protection of His people.

Exodus Study

During this study through the book of Exodus, we'll look at several key themes in Exodus and how they point to truths that are ultimately revealed in the…

Fruit of the Spirit Study

Where do we see love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in our world? Take some time with your small group to explore these together…

Galatians Study

This book was written early in the life of the church. In this series, you'll discuss some of the foundational truths surrounding the Christian faith as well as…

Genesis Study

Be encouraged! As you walk through the first book of the Old Testament, you'll explore God's faithfulness to his people, amidst their humanity & sinful ways.

Gospel & Race Study

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once wrote, “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you…

Habakkuk Study

In this study, you can wrestle alongside Habakkuk, as he asks God some tough questions.

Half Truths: Gospel Clarity in a Noisy World

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the competing voices and narratives that shape our lives. Often, these cultural messages—while well-intentioned—can leave us feeling burdened, anxious, or disconnected. We…

Holy Sex Study

The differences between God’s design for sex and our culture’s messages about sex can create confusion for many followers of Christ. It’s difficult to honor Christ with our…

Hosea Study

Hosea is a short book about betrayal, heartbreak, a broken marriage, and the surprising grace of God. The bigger message involves our place in the story and the…

How’s & Why’s of Small Groups at Hope

Hope Community Church believes that a vital small groups ministry is of great importance in properly shepherding the people in its care. Small groups also provide a place…

Isaiah Small Group Study

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the competing voices and narratives that shape our lives. Often, these cultural messages—while well-intentioned—can leave us feeling burdened, anxious, or disconnected. We…

James Study

James is a book full of moments that challenge our heart & flesh and continue to push us toward humility in Christ. Hopefully this study will lead to…

Joel Study

Joel is a book that implores God's people to turn to him! This study will give you a chance to explore a call to repentance and God's mercy…

Jonah Study

A small group study through the book of Jonah.

Luke Study

As you work through this study, you'll take a deeper look into Jesus' life, as Luke detailed many experiences people had walking, learning and listening alongside Jesus.

Made for God Study

Perhaps nothing has garnered more attention in our current cultural moment than identity, gender, and sex. But attention has not meant agreement for there is a host of…

Mission & Values Study

Nehemiah Study

Come along with Nehemiah through this study that will bring you face to face with a number of big issues: opposition, perseverance, forgiveness and worship, to just name…

Not Just Another Story

From songs and novels to movies and TV, there is something unique about the power of stories and their ability to resonate with our hearts in compelling and…

One Anothering

How do we care for one another well? The point of small groups is not to be “nice people” that hang out each week during our time together,…

Parables Study

Many times Jesus used stories (parables) to teach those who were listening. As you look at some parables together with your small group, hopefully you’ll be encouraged, challenged…

Philemon Study

A short New Testament book, this study will help us revisit the ideas of freedom in Christ and equality in God's eyes.

Prayers Study

Prayer is a vital yet often confusing aspect of the Christian life. Do I pray enough? How should I pray? What should I pray about? The prayers of…

Psalms Small Group Studies

The Psalms are a collection of hymns, poem, and liturgical texts written by various authors in the ancient kingdom of Israel. Psalms is the most quoted Old Testament…

Reformation: Amazing Grace Study

This study will walk us through five key areas of the Reformed church: sola scriptura—Scripture alone, sola fide—faith alone, sola gratia—grace alone, sola Christus—Christ alone, and sola Deo…

Romans

The letter to the Romans has been labeled the most powerful piece of theological literature ever written! Perhaps more than any other book in the Bible, Romans has…

Ruth Study

This study will help us track with a greater arc of God's love and faithfulness through the story of loyalty between Ruth & Naomi

Statement of Faith Study

This study will walk through the core beliefs of Hope Community Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry at…

The Gospel Changes Everything Study

Why have so many efforts to change our world proven ineffective, or even destructive? What does it mean to be a faithful presence of Christ in ths world?…

The Gospel of Mark Study

The Gospel of Mark reveals how the entire story of Scripture leads to Jesus—His life, death, and resurrection. In Him, everything clicks into place, reshaping how we see…

The Mission of God Study

What does it look like to see God’s mission in the gospel move forward and go forth in our small groups, our relationships, workplaces, families, neighborhoods, the Twin…