Sermons

Rashad King 12/1/19 Rashad King 12/1/19

ssefc 12/1/19 "There's A Party Going On - p.1" - Luke 15:25-28a

Outline:

I. Party going on (vv.25-27)

II. Party Pooper (v.28a)

Quote:

Anger has caused many of us to miss out on the many blessings of GOD.

Application:

1. Have you spent more time as the younger son or the elder son?

2. Do you entertain yourself by observing the rebellious behavior of others?

3. In your philosophy of ministry, what role does shame play?

4. Have you ever been angry with your Heavenly Father? When you see what you think is an injustice , do you react with anger or compassion?

5. Do you truly believe forgiveness is freely given or is it earned?

Rashad King 12/1/19 Rashad King 12/1/19

ssefc 11/24/19 "I cant believe you did that - p.2" -Luke 15:20-24

Outline:

I. The fathers restoration of the prodigal (vv 22-24)

Quote:

Don't let the devil or the flesh keep you down by telling you that you are not worthy to be a child of GOD

Application:

1. What do you feel a sense of urgency about in your life?

2. The Prodigal was provided with a robe , ring and a pair of sandals. What has the LORD provided you with as HIS child?

3. Do you view yourself as being given by our Heavenly FATHER the privilege to speak for HIM?

4. Do you believe that you are accepted by GOD? If yes, why? If no, why not?

5. What did you learn about restoration?

Rashad King 11/17/19 Rashad King 11/17/19

ssefc 11/17/19 "I cant believe you did that - p.1" - Luke 15:20-24

Outline:

I. The fathers reconciliation with the prodigal (v.20)

II. The fathers restoration of the prodigal (vv.22-24)

Quote:

Sadly, slow are the steps of repentance, but swift are the feet of forgiveness.

Application:

1. When you have offended someone do you look forward to meeting with that person? When someone has offended you do you look forward to meeting with that person? Why or why not?

2. How do you treat the "black sheep" in your family? If you were ever the "black sheep" how were you treated?

3. Are you able to demonstrate GODly compassion when someone has offended you? How do you prevent anger and/ or judgement creeping in when you have been offended?

4. Did you see the father differently after today's message? If so, how?

Church Member 11/11/19 Church Member 11/11/19

SSEFC 11/10/19 "Cease and Release" p.2 - Luke 15:17-19

Outline:

I. Prodigals Realization (v.17) p.1

II. Prodigals Repentance (vv.18-19) p.2

Quote:

Many people use mighty thin threads when mending their ways.

Application:

1. When did you change from a "give me saint" to a " make me saint"?

2. What reasons/ excuses do we use for not returning to the Father/ Church?

3. Do you question the repentance of others? Why?

4. What id you learn about the difference between "repentance" and "remorse" ?

5. Do you agree that humiliation, embarrassment, and shamefulness are elements of true repentance?