The Games We Played: Candy Land
June 28, 2026
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Welcome to our summer sermon series, “The Games We Played.” This week, we’re starting with Candy Land — a game that requires no strategy and no skill, just drawing cards and moving along. It’s a simple game of chance that teaches us a profound spiritual truth: control is largely an illusion. In John 14: 1-7, Jesus speaks to his anxious disciples who are facing uncertainty and fear. They want answers and directions, but Jesus offers them something better: himself. “I am the way and the truth and the life,” Jesus says. Faith isn’t about having a detailed roadmap; it’s about trusting the Person who sees the whole path.
Sermon Reflections:
- When in your life have you most struggled with wanting control? How did that situation resolve, and what did you learn about trust?
- Thomas wanted directions, but Jesus said 'I am the way.' What's the difference between following a set of directions or instructions and following Jesus?
- What looks like chaos on our end is often preparation on God's. Can you think of a biblical example or personal experience where you saw this principle at work
- In John 14:2, Jesus says He goes to prepare a place for us. How does focusing on what God is preparing (rather than what we're losing) change our perspective during uncertain seasons?
- When have you experienced God giving you just enough light for the next step rather than showing you the whole path? How did that grow your faith?
- Jesus says :No one comes to the Father except through me.” How do we hold the exclusivity of this truth alongside the invitation and love behind it?