sermon 12/2/18 “Who Made You King? “ - Judges 9:1-6 ​

sermon 12/2/18 “Who Made You King? “ - Judges 9:1-6

Outline

I. Family (vv. 1-2)

II. Folks ( vv. 3-4)

III. Fortress (vv. 5-6)

Quote:

“What you are is GOD’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to GOD.”

Application:

1. Are you an opportunist? Can someone be an opportunist in a good way?

2. Who has harmed you more- someone within your family or an outsider.

3. Growing up, what were you taught about family?

4. What did you learn about a leader who exaggerates, promises the world , manipulates, and travels a path of immortality?

Sermon 11/18/18 “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” - Judges 8:22-27

Sermon 11/18/18 “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” - Judges 8:22-27

I. Refusal with my tongue (vv. 22-23)

II. Acceptance with heart ( vv. 24-27)

Quote: Great temptations often follow great victories.

Application:

1. Do you actions speak louder than your word?

2. What do you think of the following quote, “Great temptations often follow great victories”?

3. Do you have a hard time just saying “No” when tempted?

4. What do you think of the following statement: “A good motive can never compensate for a bad action”?

5. Have you ever been guilty of leading someone into idolatry?

sermon 11/4/18"Tried and Tested" - Judges 8:1-9

Sermon 11/4/18 “TRIED AND TESTED” - Judges 8:1-9

Outline:

I. Spiritual Diplomacy (vv. 1-3)

II. Spiritual Rejection (vv. 4-9)

Quote:

A faith that is not tested cant be trusted.

Application:

1. When you are personally attacked/ criticized for doing the LORD’s work how do you keep from taking it personally?

2. Are you a diplomatic saint?

3. What do you think of this statement: WE don’t follow the LORD because its the easy thing to do we do it because its the right thing to do.

4. Have you attempted to live your life as a “neutral” saint?

Sermon 10/14/18 “Pick Up Lines” - Judges 7:8-9

Sermon 10/14/18 “Pick Up Lines” - Judges 7:8-9

Outline:

I. The ones left (v.7)

II. The ones Right for Praise(v.8)

Application:

Do you worry when the numbers thing out?

Are you ever watchful for the attacks of the enemy? What steps do you take to stay alert/ sober?

Do you spend more time seeking to be blessed or more time seeking to be a blessing?

What did you learn about provisions? How do your provisions affect your praise?

What are you doing with your weapon of praise?

Quote:

When we look around us we will always find an opportunity to minister.

Sermon 10/7/18 “Father Knows Best”- Judges 7:1-6 ​

Sermon 10/7/18 “Father Knows Best”- Judges 7:1-6

I. The Fear Test (vv. 1-3)

II. The Water Test (vv. 4-6)

Quote:

We often have a plan but GOD has a better plan.

Application:

1. Have you ever been guilty of your confidence/faith being based on numbers?

2. Do you suffer from “patitis”?

3. What do you think of the following statement: If you can explain whats going on in your ministry then GOD didn’t do it?

4. Are you a “Runner” when a battle confronts you?

5. Do you truly believe GOD’s plan is the best plan? Do you truly believe your Heavenly FATHER knows best?