ssefc 10/13/19 "Shockingly Selfish Request" - Luke 25:1-2,11-12

ssefc 10/13/19 "Shockingly Selfish Request" - Luke 25:1-2,11-12 

Outline: 

I. The Grumblers (vv. 1-2) 

II. Give Me, Give Me, Give Me (vv.11-12) 

Quote: 

True repentance always begins with an accurate assessment of ones own condition. - John MacArthur 

Application 

1. In what ways do you engage sinners (i.e. lost and those saved by GODS's grace) ? Do you engage with a purpose? Do you find yourself engaging in their sinful behavior? 

2. How would you define the word "prodigal" ? Have you ever been a prodigal as it relates to GOD, the Father? Are you currently praying for a "prodigal"? 

3. Did you see yourself more as an  outward/ public prodigal or inward/ private prodigal? 

4. Have you lately made a shockingly selfish request of GOD, the Father? Has someone made a shockingly selfish request of you? How did you respond? 

ssefc 6/30/19 "IS GOD YOUR COMPASS?" - Judges 17:1-6

ssefc 6/30/19 "IS GOD YOUR COMPASS?" - Judges 17:1-6

I. Attempting to Bless Mess (vv.1-4)

II. Attempting to call mess good (vv. 5-6)

Quote:

Let GOD be the compass in your life. He will always point you in the right direction.

Application:

1. What have you attempted to bless even though it is forbidden by GOD?

2. What similarities do you see in regard to the children of Israel in Judges and saints of GOD today?

3. What do you think of the statement,"as the home goes, so goes the church , and as the church goes, so goes the nation"?

4. Before you accepted JESUS CHRIST as your savior, what/who was your compass? Did your compass change after accepting CHRIST? What areas of your life have not changed?

Sermon 5/26/19 "Here We Go Again" - Judges 16:1-3

Sermon 5/26/19 "Here We Go Again" - Judges 16:1-3

Outline:

I. Samson’s Weakness (v.1)

II. Samson’s Strength (vv.2 - 3)

Quote:

It is better to bear the scorn of sinners than it is to be scarred by sin!

Application:

1. What is your spiritual Achilles Heel?

2. Do you have an eye problem? When was the last time you made a covenant with your eye?

3. What did you learn about sin from today’s message?

4. Have you ever been quilting of taking GOD's patience for granted?

Sermon 1/27/19 "We've Fallen But We Can Get Up" - Judges 10:10-16

Sermon 1/27/19 "We've Fallen But We Can Get Up" - Judges 10:10-16

I. First Step Confession

II. Second Step Repentance

Quote: If we don't remember history - we are destined to repeat it.

Application :

1. What did you learn about confession?

2. Remember : We don’t fall because GOD fails, we fall because we walked away from the LORD.

What do you think of this statement?

3. What did you learn about the 3 S's concerning rebellion?

4. What did you learn about the 3 R's

SSEFC 8/19/18 LIVING THE GODLY LIFE - Ephesians 4:25-32

Sermon 8/19/18

LIVING THE GODLY LIFE - Ephesians 4:25-32 

I. Speak Truthfully 

II. Be Angry Righteously 

III. Work Diligently 

IV. Take GOD Seriously 

V. Forgive Compassionately 

Quote: 

Forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me. 

Application 

1. Do I have a bad temper? Would those closest to me agree with my assessment? What steps am I taking to allow GOD to control my anger? 
2. Why do I work? How much of my budget is allocated to take care of the needy? 
3. How may I show that I take GOD seriously? 
4. If forgiveness is “giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me”, who do I need to forgive?