FBC Purvis Sunday Morning Message

* **Icebreaker**: When you have a task or a conversation you are dreading, are you someone who gets it over with immediately, or are you a master of procrastination? Share a funny example of something you delayed doing for as long as possible.

* In Acts 24, we see the Apostle Paul standing before Governor Felix and his wife Drusilla. Felix was a powerful Roman official known historically for his love of pleasure, power, and wealth, yet he was curious about "the Way." What do you think draws people who seem to "have it all" in the eyes of the world to be curious about Jesus?

* Paul’s sermon to Felix focused on three specific themes: righteousness, temperance (self-control), and the judgment to come. Why do you think Paul chose to emphasize these three challenging topics to a powerful governor, rather than taking a softer, more comfortable approach to build rapport?

* When Felix heard Paul’s message, the Bible says he "trembled" under conviction, yet he responded by saying, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you." What are some of the most common "convenient seasons" or excuses we use today to delay responding to God's promptings in our lives?

* When you feel the promptings of the Holy Spirit—whether it is a call to change, a conviction about a habit, or an invitation to step out in faith—what does that internal tug-of-war feel like for you? When are you most tempted to listen to the whisper to "wait until tomorrow"?

* It was noted in the sermon that delaying obedience often leads to a harder heart, duller ears, and weaker conviction over time. Where have you observed this pattern in culture, or perhaps experienced it in your own life, where putting something off made it much harder to address later?

* How might God be inviting you today to step past pride, comfort, or the desire for control? What is one concrete, actionable step you can take this week to respond to His prompting rather than waiting for a "more convenient" time?

Spend a moment in silence reflecting on the words of Acts 24:25:

> "As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, 'That’s enough for now! You may leave. When it is convenient, I will send for you.'"

Quietly ask yourself: *In what area of my life am I currently telling God, "That's enough for now"?*