Sermon 3/31/19 " Miracles in the Storm" - Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon 3/31/19 " Miracles in the Storm" - Matthew 14:22-33

Outline:

I. Miracle After We Pray

II. Miracle After We Obey

III. Miracle After We Fail

Quote :

The safest place is wherever JESUS is!

Application:

1. How would you define a miracle? Can you identify a miracle in your life?

2. On a regular basis JESUS would pray for hours. Have you ever prayed for hours? What was the occasion/issue for which you prayed the longest? Most earnestly?

3. Have you ever prayed for a miracle? Did you expect it to happen?

4. How do you distinguish GOD's commands from personal desires?

5. When GOD rebukes you, how do you respond?

6. What aspect of the Christian life or ministry have you lacked the faith to step out and try?

Sermon 3/24/19 "Dangers of Disobeying Warning Signs - p.2

Sermon 3/24/19 "Dangers of Disobeying Warning Signs - p.2

Outline:

I. Ungodly Disobedience (vv. 5-9)

Quote:

"When we willfully disregard GOD's will for our lives we always pull other down with us. "

Application:

1. When was the last time you sacrificed your convictions for a loved one? Do you have many convictions?

2. What do you think about begin in the wrong place at the wrong time? Is there ever a good time to be in the wrong place?

3. What do you think of the following statement: When we willfully disregard GOD's will for our lives we always pull others down with us.

4. What do you think of the following statement: Sinful men do not like to sin alone.

Sermon 3/17/19 "Danger of Disobeying Warning Signs" - Judges 14:19

Sermon 3/17/19 "Danger of Disobeying Warning Signs" - Judges 14:19

Outline:

I. Ungodly Desires (vv 1-3)

II. Ungodly Disobedience (vv. 4-9)

Quote: We must be careful what we seek after because we may get it.

Application :

1. Whats your "Achilles Heel" / "Kryptonite"?

2. Do you live in the center or more towards the edge?

3. Do you sacrifice your convictions in order to keep the peace? What are your convictions?

4. Are you surprised when you fail to take heed of spiritual warning signs ?

5. Have you ever experienced a time in your spiritual journey when you didn’t care what GOD said or what GOD told you to do?

Sermon 3/10/19 "Don't Be Fooled" - James 1:12-18

Sermon 3/10/19 "Don’t Be Fooled" - James 1:12-18

Quote :

GOD often puts us in situations that are too much for us so that we will learn that no situation is too much for HIM

I. Devotion Tested

II. Desire Tempted

III. Deception Avoided

Ministry Application

1. When you review your last few tests, were they positive/negative processes? Were you able to identify who was administering the test? How did you perform on the tests?

2. GOD's tests and Satan’s temptations are tailor made for the individual. How can you use that information to persevere in difficult times?

3. James said we were enticed away from our place of safety. Are you easily lured away from your place of security? Have you identified some of your most enticing baits?

4. It is not sin to be tempted. All desires are not bad. What safeguards have you implemented to avoid trying to find fulfillment outside of GOD?

5. How would you encourage someone who is being tested by GOD?

Sermon 3/2/19 "Potential" - Judges 13:24-25

Sermon 3/2/19 "Potential" - Judges 13:24-25

Outline:

I. The Realization (v.24a)

II. The Relationship (v. 24b)

III. The Reward (v.25)

Quote :

With GOD's blessings come a reminder to draw close to HIM , not pull away from HIM.

Application:

1. In what ways, did your parents bring you up in the nurture and admonition of the LORD? If you have children, or may one day plan on having children, what ways do you plan to raise your children in the nurture and admonition of the LORD?

2. Do you view potential as something positive or negative? Do you believe you know your spiritual potential? Do you believe you have lived up to your spiritual potential?

3. How do you make yourself available to be moved by GOD?

4. What did you learn about the importance of allowing GOD to operate on us, more than operate through us?