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?

sermon 2/24/19 "Help is on the way" - Judges 13:1-8

sermon 2/24/19 "Help is on the way" - Judges 13:1-8

Outline:

I. Hope for the hopeless (vv.1-3)

II. Help for the helpless (vv. 4-8 )

Quote:

GOD knows exactly what we need, and HE knows just when to send it.

Application:

1. How much hope , how much help do you get from the promises of GOD?

2. What do you think of the following statement: GOD always meets us at the point of our inability - GOD enters our hopeless condition.

3. What do you think of the following statement: When we are instructed to sacrifce something, let go of something or abstain from something or a lifestyle , do not argue, just trust and obey.

4. Do you truly believe GOD knows what you need? If so, does your life demontrate this belief?

Sermon 2/17/19 “Watch What You Say” - Judges 11:29-38

Sermon 2/17/19 “Watch What You Say” - Judges 11:29-38

Outline

I. The Vow (vv. 29-31)

II. The Victory (vv. 32-33)

III. The Vigilance ( v.v. 34-40)

Quote:

Any victories we might enjoy in this life are divine in origin.

Application:

1. Are you an artful diplomat or a straight - up fighter?

2. What did you learn about making a “vow”? When was your last negotiation with GOD?

3. Think back to your last “victory”? How much praise did you give the LORD? How much praise did you give yourself?

sermon 2/10/19 " Can I Get a Witness" - Judges 11:9-11

sermon 2/10/19 " Can I Get a Witness" - Judges 11:9-11

Outline:

I.Alarming Response

quote:

The past does not make us who we are; GOD does.

Application:

1. What are you doing in your time of "displacement"?

2. Do you have a hard time "getting over" things?

3. What do you think of the following statement: How we treat others is a direct reflection of the place GOD holds in our hearts?

4. In life’s battles, how often do you forget the person responsible for your victory? How can we gain victory over the world?

sermon 2/3/18 "It's A Family Affair" - Judges 11:1-8

sermon 2/3/18 "It's A Family Affair" - Judges 11:1-8

Outline

I. Acrimonious Rejection (vv. 1-3)

II. Astonishing Request (vv. 4- 8)

quote: "Desperate circumstances require desperate measures "

Application :

1. What lessons did you learn from our discussion on "Acrimonious rejection"?

2. Have you ever been a family "outcast"? How do you treat the family "outcast(s)" in your family?

3. Have you ever viewed rejection as being beneficial and not merely hurtful?

4. What did you learn about the symptoms of rejection?

5. Do you permit the things you cant control to burden your life?