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 9/29/19 "Behaving is Liberating" - Romans 12:1-2

ssefc 9/29/19 "Behaving is Liberating" - Romans 12:1-2 

Outline: 

I. GODly Consecration (v.1) 

II. GODly Transformation (v.2) 

Quote: 

What a person believes about GOD will determine the way a person lives for GOD. 

Application: 

1. What do you think of the following statement: "Solid theology leads to changed lives and not the other way around" ? 

2. When you are counseling/advising a saint on living for CHRIST, what do you use for motivation for transformation/change? 

3. Do you truly believe you belong to HIM? What does " belong" mean to you? 

4. Who are you living for? How does your life demonstrate this? 

5. What did you learn today about worship? 

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 8/11/19 - "I'll Be Back" - Matthew 25:13-23

ssefc 8/11/19 - "I'll Be Back" - Matthew 25:13-23

Quote:"Each of us has exactly what we need to do GOD's will in our lives."

Outline:

I. The Responsibility

II. The Response

III. The Reckoning

Application:

1. Does your conduct demonstrate that GOD owns it all?

2. While managing your resources (time, money, relationships, etc.) how do you show that GOD's kingdom has the highest priority?

3. Would you prefer a GOD of equality or Equity? Why? How do you respond when GOD does not meet your preferences?

4. What would you change if you knew JESUS would return next week?