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 8/18/19 - "I'll Be Back p.2"- Matthew 25:24-30

ssefc 8/18/19 - "I'll Be Back p.2"- Matthew 25:24-30

Outline:

I. Man Judges GOD

II. GOD Judges Man

Quote:

The sins of omission (what we do not do) may ultimately be more dangerous than the sins of commission (what we do).

Application:

1. How would you judge GOD's treatment of you? Why?

2. Do you serve GOD most oout of love, convenience, or fear?

3. Do you see laziness as sinful? Why or why not?

4. What is your strategy to guard against idleness?

ssefc 7/21/19 " Showing True Colors " - Judges 18:14-26

ssefc 7/21/19 "Showing True Colors"

- Judges 18:14-26

Outline:

I. Showing True Colors (vv. 14-20)

II. Showing True Confidence (vv 21-26)

Application :

1. Are you prepared for war or do you look forward to and long for "peace time"?

2. Are you concerned about others knowing whats in your house? What lifestyle is being lived in your life?

3. When you do speak up, is it with holy boldness/ confidence? Whats your response when you are told to "Be quiet," by the world?

4. Have you ever said, "What do I have besides?"

Sermon 4/14/19 “Who do you think you are?” - Matthew 21:23-27

Sermon 4/14/19 “Who do you think you are?” - Matthew 21:23-27

Outline

1. Questioning authority (v.23)

2.Revealing Authority (vv. 24-27)

Quote:

Until the will and the affections are brought under the authority of CHRIST, we have not begun to understand, let alone to accept HIS Lordship. - Elisabeth Elliot

Application:

1. How do you plan to observe Passion Week?

2. Have you ever had someone try to discredit you? Have you ever tried to discredit someone’s else’s authority? Why?

3. Have you ever thought you could outsmart the

LORD?

4. Have you ever been guilty of relying on earthly credentials?

5. When was the last time you couldn’t handle GOD’s truth?

Sermon 3/10/19 "Don't Be Fooled" - James 1:12-18

Sermon 3/10/19 "Don’t Be Fooled" - James 1:12-18

Quote :

GOD often puts us in situations that are too much for us so that we will learn that no situation is too much for HIM

I. Devotion Tested

II. Desire Tempted

III. Deception Avoided

Ministry Application

1. When you review your last few tests, were they positive/negative processes? Were you able to identify who was administering the test? How did you perform on the tests?

2. GOD's tests and Satan’s temptations are tailor made for the individual. How can you use that information to persevere in difficult times?

3. James said we were enticed away from our place of safety. Are you easily lured away from your place of security? Have you identified some of your most enticing baits?

4. It is not sin to be tempted. All desires are not bad. What safeguards have you implemented to avoid trying to find fulfillment outside of GOD?

5. How would you encourage someone who is being tested by GOD?