Sermon 5/5/19 "The Fire That Rages Within" - Judges 15:1-8

Sermon 5/5/19 "The Fire That Rages Within" - Judges 15:1-8

Outline:

1. Vengeful Retaliation (vv. 1-5)

2. Vengeful Miscalculation (vv.6 - 8)

Quote:

Vengeance is wrong because it places our desire over GOD's purpose.

Application:

1. Has your cooling off period diminished since becoming a believer? What do you do to cool off? (i.e. as it relates to anger)

2. Are you one who is easily offended? Are you one who insists on your rights?

3. Are you a vengeful person? Do you believe revenge always escalates out of control?

4. What did you learn about how not to waste your life?

sermon 1/20/18 "What Goes Around Comes Around" - Judges 9:50 - 56

sermon 1/20/18 "What Goes Around Comes Around" - Judges 9:50 - 56

Outline:

I. Destruction Begets Destruction

II. Violence Begets Violence

Quote:

The issue of faith is not so much whether we believe in GOD but whether we believe the GOD we believe in. - R.C. Sprout

Application:

1. Where have you run to for safety/ refuge other than GOD?

2. When was the last time your pride got the best of you?

3. Have you ever been guilty of following a leader more than GOD?

4. What did you learn about Abimelech?

Sermon 11/11/18 “VENGEANCE IS MINE” - Judges 8:13-21 ​

Sermon 11/11/18 “VENGEANCE IS MINE” - Judges 8:13-21

Outline:

I. Discipline time (vv. 13-17)

II. Reckoning Time (vv. 18-21)

Quote:

Quitters never win, and winners never quit

Application:

1. When was the last time GOD moved greatly in your life?

2. What are reasons others give for quitting on GOD? What Reason have you used to quit on GOD ?

3. What steps do you take not to over or under punish someone ? Are you vengeful ?

4. Has your youthfulness ever been used against you improperly as it relates to serving the LORD? Have you ever improperly used a person youthfulness against that person?