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 10/6/19 " Contaminated In Need Of Transformation p.2" - Romans 12:1-2

ssefc 10/6/19 " Contaminated In Need Of Transformation p.2" - Romans 12:1-2 

Outline: 

I. GODly Transformation

Quote 

Avoid worldly contamination and achieve GODly transformation 

Application 

1. What are some dangers associated with conformity? What are some of the dangerous teachings of the world? 

2. What do you think of D.L. Moodys quote: "The Scriptures were not given for our information but for our transformation"? 

3. What did you learn about transformation? What did you learn about renewing your mind? 

4. Is it possible to know and appreciate the LORD's will without knowing who we are in CHRIST, or by living a sacrificial life, or by renewing our mind? 

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 ? 

SSEFC 9/8/19 " Saints Involved in Wickedness - p. 3 " - Judges 21:1-7,25

SSEFC 9/8/19 " Saints Involved in Wickedness - p. 3 " - Judges 21:1-7,25 

Outline: 

I. Wifeless Saints (ch.21) 

Quote: 

A person is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. 

Application: 

1. What is your biggest regret? Do you dwell on regrets? How are you able to move forward from regrets? 

2. Have you ever been guilty of making a rash promise or vow to someone? To GOD? 

3. When was the last time a solution that a solution that you came up with was worse than the initial problem? 

4. Have you ever been guilty of looking for "loop holes" in GOD's word ? 

ssefc 8/25/19 - " Saints Involved In Wickedness " - Judges 21:1-7,25

ssefc 8/25/19 - "Saints Involved In Wickedness" - Judges 21:1-7,25

Outline:

I. Wicked Saints (chapter 19)

II. Warring Saints (chapter 20)

III. Wifeless Staints (chapter 21)

Quote:

When GOD's people make a habit of failing to consult GOD , they end up confused about right and wrong, wisdom and foolishness.

Application:

1. Do you like rules? Do you follow rules well? Do you like making rules more than following rules?

2. Have you ever been thrown into danger by a saint? Have you ever thrown a saint into danger?

3. How would you define the word "loyalty"?

Where do you draw your loyalty line?

4. What do you think about the following statement: Justice is not only you being protected, but everyone being protected?

5. What do you think about the following statement: Certain solutions are sometimes worse than the initial problem?

6. Do you make a habit of moving/ acting before being told to by GOD?