SSEFC 8/26/18 “One excuse after another” - Judges 6:13-17

Sermon 8/26

“One excuse after another” - Judges 6:13-17

I. Doubting GOD(v.13)

II. Questioning GOD (v. 14)

III.  Making Excuses to GOD (vv. 15-16)

Application:

1. Have you ever met a person who will not admit their doubt? Are you willing to admit your doubt? 
2. Do you ever get discouraged and cross with the LORD? 
3. What do you think about the statement: “GOD who sends knows our capabilities? “ 
4. Do you believe you have amazing potential? 

Quote: 

Doubt is not the opposite of faith but rather the opportunity of faith.

SSEFC 8/19/18 LIVING THE GODLY LIFE - Ephesians 4:25-32

Sermon 8/19/18

LIVING THE GODLY LIFE - Ephesians 4:25-32 

I. Speak Truthfully 

II. Be Angry Righteously 

III. Work Diligently 

IV. Take GOD Seriously 

V. Forgive Compassionately 

Quote: 

Forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me. 

Application 

1. Do I have a bad temper? Would those closest to me agree with my assessment? What steps am I taking to allow GOD to control my anger? 
2. Why do I work? How much of my budget is allocated to take care of the needy? 
3. How may I show that I take GOD seriously? 
4. If forgiveness is “giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me”, who do I need to forgive? 

Sermon 8/12/18 High Cost of Low Living - Ephesians 4:17-24

Sermon 8/12/18

High cost of living - Ephesians 4:17-24

I. Godless

II. GODly lifestyle

Quote: “The life of the Christian is not to be something vague and indefinite ....it stands out and anybody should be able to recognize it a glance”. - Martin Lloyd -Jones

Application:

1. In your daily decision making, are you trying to figure it out yourself or following the model JESUS lived?

2. “It is not the environment that turns a man into a criminal, it is a series of choices that he makes starting at a very early age.” How can you apply this to challenge yourself and others to GODly lifestyles?

3. What steps can you take to prevent your heart from becoming insensitive to evil and guard against greed and indulgence in ungodly conduct?

4. Do you look back on the evil you have done in the past with pleasure or repentance

5. Would you describe yourself as holy?

SSEFC 8/5/18 (partial) “Amazing Potential” - Judges 6:11-12

Sermon 8/5/18 

“Amazing Potential” - Judges 6:11-12 

I. Gideon’s Pit 

II. Gideon’s Potential 

Quote: 

GOD sees and knows our true potential! 

Application: 

1. When circumstances become difficult/challenging where do you go to hide? 
2. When you face difficult/challenging circumstances do you question/ doubt that the LORD is with you? What steps do you take to remind yourself that the LORD is with you? 
3. Do you believe GOD is powerfully transforming you into something powerful and amazing? 

ssefc 7/29/18 “YOU BETTER RECOGNIZE “ - Judges 6:7-10

Sermon 7/29/18 

“YOU BETTER RECOGNIZE “ - Judges 6:7-10 

I. Remember its about needs (v.v. 7 - 8a) 

II. Remember GOD’s deliverance (v.v. 8a - 9b) 

III. Remember GOD’s deeds and demand (v.v. 9b - 10) 

Quote: 

The LORD does not permit HIS children to sin successfully. - Charles Spurgeon 

Application : 

1. Can you remember the last time GOD gave you what you needed instead of what you wanted? How did you initially respond? 
2. How often do you remember the times GOD has delivered you? 
3. What do you have to be careful not to allow to come between you and GOD?