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MESSAGE: Keystone Relationships Date: 4/12/2026
SERIES: Healthy Habits
COMMUNICATOR: Pastor Kevin Geer
CHECK-IN & SHARE WINS: What was one highlight from your week? Where have you seen Jesus at work—in your life or in the world around you? Celebrating wins helps propel God’s mission forward and inspire others to join in.
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THINK, DISCUSS, LIVE: These questions are great for personal reflection, group discussion, or both. They’re meant to help you grow in your faith, deepen your connection with your Jesus friends, and live it out in the world around you.
Why do you think loneliness is such a big problem in America today? Where do you see it most in your own life or community?
What challenges have you faced when trying to make new friends? Which one is hardest for you?
Read Genesis 2:18. What do you think God noticed about Adam? What does this teach us about our need for relationships?
God lives in relationship (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). How does being made in His image shape how we see and value relationships?
Read Matthew 22:37–40. Why do you think Jesus says loving others is just as important as loving God? Should those two kinds of love look different? Why or why not?
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? Can you give a few real-life examples?
Read Matthew 7:12. Think of one thing you wish someone would do for you (invite you, encourage you, include you, etc.). What would it look like to do that for someone else this week?
Read John 13:34–35. How is loving others the way Jesus loves us different from just treating people how we want to be treated? What are some simple, practical ways we can love others like Jesus?
Read Romans 13:8. What is one specific way you will choose to love someone this week?
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PRAYER OPTIONS: Practice praying out loud to grow your faith—even if it feels uncomfortable. Try it with people you trust and feel safe with.
Prayer Partnership: What’s on your heart that we can partner with you and bring it to the Lord?
Read and put into practice James 5:13-16. Pray for the sick, praise Him for everything, confess your sins, pray for physical, spiritual and emotional healing.
1 & 1: One thing to celebrate, one thing to bring to God.
Praise Sentences: Short prayers thanking God, then pray for shared needs.
Prayer Clusters: Groups of 2–3, share requests, pray together, and encourage each other during the week.
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THE NEW CANVAS BIBLE READING PLAN IS UP AND RUNNING
Read through the New Testament until the end of the year – 5 days a week, Find it on the Canvas Church app (“Bible Reading Plan”). Listening option available.
Read it. Think about it. Live it out.
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WHAT IS THE LORD UP TO?
Take a moment to quietly reflect on these questions, then share what God is teaching you.
Experiencing the Father: Where have you recently seen or felt the Father’s love in your life? Recently, I’ve experienced the Father’s love and kindness toward me through…
Following Jesus: Where is Jesus shaping your character or inviting you to trust Him more right now? Right now Jesus is growing me, gently inviting me to become more like Him in…
Walking in the Spirit: What has the Holy Spirit recently revealed to you through Scripture? During my time in the Word, the Holy Spirit revealed this to me…
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WHAT SERVE TEAM ARE YOU ON?
One of the best ways to get connected, meet new people, and grow in your faith is to serve others. There are many ministry areas to choose from—or help create a new serving opportunity. To explore the possibilities go to canvas.church/serve If you’re already serving on a team and looking for a new challenge, connect with your ministry team lead to explore your next step.