ssefc 10/27/19 "Here Piggy Piggy" -Luke 15:15-16

ssefc 10/27/19 "Here Piggy Piggy" -Luke 15:15-16 

Application: 

I. Feeding Swine (v.15) 

II. Jealous of Swine (v.16) 

Quote: 

To sin is to deny GOD HIS rightful place. 

Application: 

1. How long does it take for you to realize your sinfulness in traveling a certain journey in life? Is your first reaction to try to settle / solve the situation yourself? 

.2 Have you ever thought some lawful employment was beneath you? Why? Have you ever thought a non-spiritual employment was beneath you? 

3. What did you learn about the reality of sinful behavior (i.e. shame, homelessness, sadness)? 

sssefc 9/22/19 "Its all about what you know (p.2) - Romans 8:31-39

sssefc 9/22/19 "Its all about what you know (p.2) - Romans 8:31-39 

Outline: 

I. Enabling Love (v.37) 

II. Everlasting Love (vv. 38 - 39) 

Quote: 

In every threat to your eternal assurance return to the cross 

Application : 

1. Do you live your life knowing you are a conqueror? Or are you living your life on what you feel? 

2. Why do you think believers often fail to return to the Cross? 

3. What do you think of the following: Only the power of CHRIST can bring sweetness out of bitterness, strength out of weakness, triumph out of tragedy, and blessing out of heartbreak? 

4. How confident are you in your identity in CHRIST? What is the basis of this confidence? 

ssefc 9/15/19 "SEPARATION IS NOT AN OPTION" (P.1) - Romans 8:31-39

ssefc 9/15/19 "SEPARATION IS NOT AN OPTION" (P.1) - Romans 8:31-39 

Outline: 

I. Love and Position (vv.31-34) 

II. Love and Problems (vv.35- 37) 

Quote: 

Difficult times are not a time to take a "Spiritual Time Out" 

Application : 

1. Have you ever doubted your own salvation? Do you ever doubt the salvation of other saints? What's the basis for your doubt about your own salvation and the salvation of others? 

2. Which do we see more- the size of our struggles or the size of our GOD ? 

3. Do you truly believe GOD is for you? What did you learn about GOD's interest in you? His investment in you? His intention for you? His insistence for you ? 

Sermon 5/5/19 "The Fire That Rages Within" - Judges 15:1-8

Sermon 5/5/19 "The Fire That Rages Within" - Judges 15:1-8

Outline:

1. Vengeful Retaliation (vv. 1-5)

2. Vengeful Miscalculation (vv.6 - 8)

Quote:

Vengeance is wrong because it places our desire over GOD's purpose.

Application:

1. Has your cooling off period diminished since becoming a believer? What do you do to cool off? (i.e. as it relates to anger)

2. Are you one who is easily offended? Are you one who insists on your rights?

3. Are you a vengeful person? Do you believe revenge always escalates out of control?

4. What did you learn about how not to waste your life?

Sermon 5/12/19 "A mothers tears " - 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Sermon 5/12/19 "A mothers tears " - 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Outline:

1. Hannahs Problem (vv. 1-2)

2. Hannahs Portion (vv.3-5)

3. Hannahs Provocation (vv.6-8)

Application:

1. In our Message , we spoke about three kinds of people. Which of the three are you closest to?

2. In what areas of your life are you spiritually barren?

3. How do you dispel your grief?

4. When did you learn that prayer is much more than asking GOD to give you things?

5. What frightens you about spiritual brokenness?

6. What did you learn about "wet prayers" and "dry prayers" ?

Quote:

Out of great sorrow and disappointment- GOD often builds great faith and sends special blessings.