What Does Success Look Like

What is success according to God’s Word? Our culture is always attempting to define and redefine what success is. For some it is wealth, others popularity, others climbing the corporate ladder, and yet others it fame or what they create. Jesus teaches us with the example of his life what true success is—He loved unconditionally. 1 Corinthians 13 gives us a clear picture of what that unconditional or “Agape” love is. God looks at our Agape resume as a true measure of success.

Scripture References from the Sermon

1 Corinthians 13:1-8   |   Matthew 22: 37-39   |   Matthew 5:44   |   1 Corinthians 14:1   |   

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Discussion Questions

• Our culture defines success through rank, net worth, or achievements. What are you currently “measuring” as success?
• Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-8. Which characteristics of Agape love are currently your biggest challenges, and which ones are your greatest strengths through the Holy Spirit?  
• In Matthew 5:44 Jesus says to love your enemies. Describe a situation in which you did or a situation in which you can practice loving your enemy as yourself.
• How does your perspective of your workplace, grocery store, or neighborhood change if you view yourself as a missionary sent there specifically to love people?
• 1 Corinthians 14:1 says love should be your highest goal and 1 Corinthians 12:7 says that spiritual gifts are given to help others.  What is one small, practical way you can use your gifts to love someone this week who usually goes unnoticed?

Fill Your City

Prayer Requests From Our Community

• Pray for women who are or have experienced domestic violence.
• Pray for healing of head injuries and brain bleeds.
• Pray for Eagle Springs Baptist Church and Pastor Matt Brogli.

Serve Opportunities

• 26 & 28 March – Grace in the Park @ Robins, NC | visit https://graceintheparknc.org/ for details.
• 29 March – Join Sandhills Coalition to help fight hunger locally at the 2026 Sandhills CROP Hunger Walk | For details see Team Grace – Crop Walk.

Respond Throughout the Week

Pray – Throughout your week, dedicate time to listening to and speaking with the Lord.	Read – Feed your soul with God’s Word daily. Review the scriptures used in the sermon. There is a link to a Bible reading guide on our website.
Journal – Write a summary of what you’re hearing from God every day. Capture things you’re hearing from Him.	Communion – If Jesus is your savior, consider taking the elements, at home, with your family, or Group. There is a communion guide on our website.
Salvation – Want to give your life to Jesus? Tell someone in your family or your Group.	Worship – Take time to thank God for who He is. Before asking or seeking, just be grateful, and tell your soul that it’s time to bless the Lord.
Intercede – Who is someone in your city who needs prayer this week? Also consider inviting someone to pray for you.	Give – Giving is an expression of the heart, not just your budget, by trusting God with your finances. For ways to give, go to https://gracechurchsp.org/give/.

Event Highlights   |   gracechurchsp.org/events 

• April 02 & 05 is Easter at Grace Church. Join us at one of 11 services across all campuses.
• The Restored Health Seminar is April 11th on the Southern Pines Campus.
• 25 April is Freedom Weekend – a workshop applying Biblical principles and prayer to facilitate spiritual healing and personal freedom.