sermon 12/16/18 “When opportunity knocks - p.2 “ - Judges 9:16-21

sermon 12/16/18 “When opportunity knocks - p.2 “ - Judges 9:16-21

Outline

I. Opportunities Missed (vv 16-21)

Applications:

1. What did you learn about integrity?

2. Do yo see yourself as a person of integrity:?

3. Do others see you as a person of integrity?

4. What opportunities do you need to pray for?

5. How may GOD use you to provide an opportunity for someone?

Quote:

Say what you mean and mean what you say

SSEFC 12/9/18 “when opportunity knocks” - Judges 9:7-15 ​

SSEFC 12/9/18 “when opportunity knocks” - Judges 9:7-15

Outline:

I. Opportunities (v.v. 7-15)

II. Opportunities missed (v.v. 16-21)

Application:

1. Do you have the habit of giving into whims/ urges?

2. What do you think of the following statement: Just because the opportunity is there doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to pursue it?

3. What do you think of the statement: The least qualified are generally the most ambitious

4. Do you deal with others with truth and integrity? Do you expect this if others?

Quote:

The secret of godly success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.

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 11/25/18 “ Finish Strong” - Judges 8:28-35 ​

Sermon 11/25/18 “ Finish Strong” - Judges 8:28-35

Outline

I. Spiritual Disobedience ( vv. 28-32)

II. Spiritual Amnesia (vv. 33-35)

Quote:

There is always a price to pay for disobedience and that price is high.

Application:

1. What are your virtues and vices? Are you able to separate the virtues and vices of others?

2. When do you lead the bested -during a crisis or during a time of peace?

3. Do you only follow GOD when you are up against it?

4. Are you finishing strong or barely hanging on?

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?