"My Praise Song" - Luke 1 :46-56

Text: Luke 1:46-56

Title: My Praise Song

Quote: Christ sends none away empty but those who are full of themselves? D.L. Moody

Points:

I. Personal Praise ( vv. 46-48)

II. Providential Praise ( vv. 49-54)

Sermon Application:

1- What do you think of the following statement: Ministry takes place when divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God.?

2- What do you think about D. L. Moody’s quote- Christ sends none away empty but those who are full of themselves.?  

3- How often do you burst into a song of praise of the Lord? Do you normally only sing praise to the Lord during Praise and Worship? Are you able to burst into a song of praise during bleak circumstances?

4- Have you created your own “Magnificat”?

5- What does it mean to you that the Lord is mindful of you?

6- What did you learn from our discussion on those who are objects of God’s mercy? 

Ministry Opportunities:

20th – Charter- 4pm

20th- Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study-James 1:3-5

24th – Sunday School – 9:30am

"The Immaculate One" - Matthew 1:18-25

Outline-December 10, 2023

Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Title: The Immaculate One

Quote: To create, God only had to speak; To Redeem, He had to Suffer. D. L. Moody

              A great tragedy may mar one’s life, but a task marks our life.

Points:

I. Joseph’s Faithfulness ( vv. 18-21)

II. Joseph’s Obedience ( vv. 22-25)

Application:

1. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the two-stages leading up to a Jewish Marriage?

2. How do you respond when your faithfulness in God is challenged/is shattered?

3. When facing a spiritual dilemma, how does your faith prevail, or does your flesh rule?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on the “Three-Fold” discussion on sin?

5. What did you learn from our discussion on the unconditional, unwavering, unfailing obedience God expects?

Ministry Opportunities:

13th -Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study ( James 1)

16th- Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30am

17th- Kidz Zone

17th- Members’ Meeting- Immediately after Morning Service

"JESUS Is The Reason" - Micah 5:2

Outline- December 3, 2023

Text: Micah 5:2

Title: Bethlehem

Quote: Jesus Is The Reason

Points:

I. A Place Called Bethlehem (v. 2a)

II. A Plan Designated for Bethlehem ( v. 2b)

III. A Person Unlike Any Other Person Born In Bethlehem ( v. 2c-d)

Sermon Application:

1. What did we learn about the place called Bethlehem? (i.e events that took

place in Bethlehem)

2. What did we learn about God’s Plan of Salvation? ( i.e. Gen. 3:15, Exodus

12, Isa. 7:14;53:1-6; Eph. 1:4; 1 Peter 1:20)

3. What did you learn about the Promises of God?

4. What is the significance of the fact that Lord Jesus Christ is Eternal?

Ministry Opportunities:

6 th - Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study- 7pm-9pm

9 th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30-9am

10 th – Sunday School- 9:30-10:30am

16 th – Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30am

17 th - Members’ Meeting- After Morning Service ( 2024 Budget and Calendar,

Pastoral Status and other matters will be discussed)

"Making Room for Jesus," Luke 2:1-7

Outline-December 25, 2022

Text: Luke 2:1-7

Title: Making Room for Jesus

Quote: If God ordains it, He will make a way!

Points:

I. Actual Conditions Leading Up to the Birth (vv. 1-5)

II. Actual Accommodations of the Birth ( vv. 6-7)

Sermon Application:

1. Do you believe you are better equipped to share the biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ?

2. Do you believe and live your life by the following statement: ”If God ordains it, He will make a way” ?

3. What do you think of the following statement: “ Jesus is many things but He isn’t convenient”?

4. What did you learn about the character of God?

Ministry Opportunities:

28th- Corporate Praise – Night of Praise- 7-7:45

28th- Corporate Bible Study- Titus 3- 8-9pm

"Stepping Down But Still Glorious," Philippians 2:5-8

Outline-December 11, 2022

Title: Stepping Down But Still Glorious

Text: Philippians 2:5-8

Impactful Bible Verse of the Week: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

Points:

I. Stately Preexistence ( vv. 5-6)

II. Servile Position (v.7)

III. Stunning Perfection (v.8)

Application:

1. How are you doing with your mindset?

2. Do you cling to your rights? Are you willing to relinquish your glories?

3. How eagerly do you take on the role of a servant? Have you ever felt some form of ministry/service was beneath you? Why or Why not?

Ministry Opportunities:

14th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm/Corporate Bible Study- Titus 3-8pm

16th – Seniors’ Luncheon- 1pm

17th – Ladies’ Small Group-10am

18th – Members’ Meeting- Immediately Following Morning Worship

"The Precious Gospel of God," Romans 1:2-6

Outline- October 9, 2022

Text: Romans 1:2-6

Title: The Precious Gospel of God

Quote: Christianity is not just the teaching of Jesus-Rather, Christianity is Jesus

Christ!

Points:

I. The Precious Promise One ( v.2)

II. The Precious Powerful One ( vv. 3-4)

III. The Precious Performing One (vv. 5-6)

Application:

1. Have certain words like “gospel”, “salvation” become academic or no

longer moved you?

2. How does it impact your Christian life that Jesus Christ was not an

afterthought? That you are not an afterthought?

3. When you share the Gospel do you bring the discussion back to the Person

and Work of Jesus Christ or does it center around you?

4. Please read and meditate on Philippians 2:5-8

5. What did you learn from our discussion on the three titles of the Lord

Jesus?

6. What did you learn from our discussion of the three things we receive?

Ministry Opportunities:

10 th 11 th - GLD Conference Saint Joseph, Michigan

12 th - Corporate Praise/Prayer- 7pm-7:45pm

12 th - Corporate Bible Study-8-9pm- Titus 2

15 th – Ladies’ Small Group- 10am

23 rd – Pastor and Leadership Appreciation- following Morning Service

"Mary's Glorious News" -Luke 1:26-36

Outline-December 19, 2021

Text: Luke 1:26-36

Title: Mary’s Glorious News

Quote: The Virgin Birth enabled Jesus to be born without sin; live without sin and die without sin.

Points:

1. Glorious Greeting ( vv. 26-28)

2. Glorious Name (vv. 29-32)

3. Glorious Birth ( vv. 33-36)

Sermon Application:

1. What did you learn about Gabriel and Michael?

2. What did you learn about the Virgin Birth?

3. What makes the name of Jesus glorious to you?

4. Have you ever accepted God’s Word as truth but still questioned how?

Ministry Opportunities:

15th- Corporate Prayer and Bible Study- 7pm-9pm

18th- Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30am

19th- Kidz Zone- during Morning Worship

19th- Members’ Meeting- following Morning Worship

“Tis The Season"-Micah 2

Sermon Outline- December 5, 2021

Text: Micah 2

Title: Tis The Season

Quote: Jesus is the One who takes our barren life and by His grace turns our life into a fruitful life for His glory.

Points:

I. The Advent Season (Introduction)

II. The Prophecy (v.2)

Sermon Application:

1. What did you learn about the celebration of The Advent Season? How will you and your family celebrate The Advent Season?

2. What did you learn about Bethlehem?

3. Are you able to understand the beauty and importance of the Doctrine of Hypostatic Union?

Ministry Opportunities:

7th – Corporate Prayer- 7pm

7th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10/Application

10th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30am

19th – Church Members’ Meeting- following Morning Service

"Gone Fishing" - John 21:3-7

Sermon Outline- April 11, 2021

Title: Gone Fishing

Text: John 21:3-7

Quote: We will always be unsuccessful when we do anything apart from the Lord.

Points:

I. Futility (v.3)

II. Failure ( vv. 4-5)

III. Faithful ( vv. 6-7)

Ministry Application:

1. Are you tempted to “turn back” when facing difficult times? Does your “turning back” include old habits, old speaking, hanging with old friends?

2. Are you a leader or a follower? If a leader, are you leading people to Christ or to you?

3. Have you found yourself involved in futile activities?

4. Are you able to appreciate the value of spiritual failure?

5. How are you doing following the Lord’s instructions? Do you only obey those instructions that agreeable to you? What about the “silly/nonsensical” instructions?

Ministry Opportunities:

14th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00​-7:40pm

14th- Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 9:7-9- 8:00​-9:00pm

"I Know HE Has and I Will" - 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Outline-April 4, 2021

Title: “ I Know He Has and I Will”

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Quote: An individual must come to the Cross empty-handed, clinging only the crucified Christ and the empty-tomb!

Points:

I. Resurrection Preached and Received ( vv. 1-2)

II. Resurrection of First Importance (vv. 3-5)

Sermon Application

1. Was there ever a time in your life that you were like the Sadducees? ( i.e life after death). If you were talking to someone who holds a Sadducees’ philosophy concerning life after death, how would you share the Gospel?

2. How often do you think of your future bodily resurrection?

3. Do you still struggle with focusing on your works to determine your salvation? The salvation of others? Why or Why not?

4. Do you believe the most serious problem facing the world is sin? Why?

5. In witnessing, are you comfortable utilizing Romans 10:9 in your sharing of the Gospel message to the lost?

Ministry Opportunities:

April 7th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00​-7:40pm

April 7th – Corporate Bible Study- 8:00​-9:00​pm- 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

"Thy Will Be Done" - Matthew 26:36-46

Outline-March 28, 2021

Text: Matthew 26:36​-46

Title: Thy Will Be Done

Quote: Watching allows you to see what’s coming and prayer helps you to

endure it.

Points:

I. Grieving Savior ( vv. 36-38)

II. Praying Savior (vv. 39-41)

III. Forgiving Savior (vv. 42-46)

Sermon Application:

1. What did you learn about the two Gardens and two Adams?

2. Do you think about what it must have been like for Jesus to be made sin for

us?

3. When was your last Gethsemane experience? Do you have a special place

for prayer? If yes, where/ If no, why not?

4. Do you find yourself at times trying to bend God’s Will? How hard to you

seek God’s Will?

Ministry Opportunities:

31 st - Corporate Prayer- 7-7:30pm

31 st – Corporate Bible Study- 8:00​-9:00​pm- 2 Corinthians 9

"Hope In The LORD Almighty - p.1 " - Luke 2:25-28

Title: Hope In the Lord Almighty- Part 1

Text: Luke 2:25-28

Quote: When we live in the power of the Holy Spirit, our lives are marked by hope in the Lord Almighty

Point: I. Hope In Christ

Ministry Application:

What did you learn about biblical hope v. worldly hope? Which hope do you truly live your life?

Do you truly believe lack of resources are not a hindrance to spiritual service? What do you think of the world’s teachings that crime and unlawful behavior is due to a lack of resources?

Would the Lord Almighty describe you as righteous and devout? Not positionally speaking but practically speaking.

Do you live in expectancy and anticipation? If yes, does this manifest itself in your prayer life, in your giving?

If God were to withdraw His Holy Spirit from us, would others even notice the difference? Would you even notice?

Ministry Opportunities:

23rd – Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:30pm

23rd – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 8:3-5- 8:00-9:00pm

"The Package" - Luke 1:39-45

Outline-December 13, 2020

Text: Luke 1:39-45

Title: The Package

Quote: We need other saints to share the watershed moments of our lives.

Points:

Good News About The Package ( vv. 39-40)

Rejoicing About The Package (vv. 41-45)

Application:

Have you ever been perplexed, astonished, and/or flabbergasted by the workings of the Lord in your life? If yes, what has been your response? If no, why not?

When you are traveling on a challenging spiritual journey, other than the Lord Almighty, who do you seek encouragement? Are you a spiritual cheerleader? Do you have a spiritual cheerleader in your life?

This week work on your own “ The Magnificat”

Ministry Opportunities:

16th- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:30pm

16th- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9:00pm ( 2 Corinthians 8:1-3)

"Because He Lives" - 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Text:  1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Title:  Because He Lives

Points:   I.  Importance of Resurrection ( vv. 12-14)

              II.  Hope of Resurrection ( vv. 15-19)

Application:

1.     As you share the Gospel message, how much emphasis do you place on the Resurrection?  Do you view the Resurrection as the central message to the 21stcentury church?  Why or Why not?

2.    It what way(s) does Christ’s bodily resurrection provide you hope?

3.    What can a dead savior do for the living? 

4.    Do you have a better understanding of John 3:16 after today’s message?

5.    How are you going to observe this Resurrection Sunday?  How are you going to observe future Resurrection Sundays?

SSEFC 3/2/20 - "The Have And The Have - Notes p.1 " - James 1:9-12

SSEFC 3/2/20 - "The Have And The Have - Notes p.1 " - James 1:9-12 

Outline: 

I. The Haves 

II. The Have-Nots 

Quote: 

"It is only reasonable that this short life be lived in light of eternity - Charles Spurgen" 

Application : 

1. Do you live your life with an earthly perspective or a heavenly perspective? 

2. If you are a saint in "humble circumstances"  do you see yourself as blessed / in a high position? Why or why not? 

3. What do you think about the following statement? Worry is wasting today's time cluttering up tomorrows opportunities with yesterday's troubles? 

4. Are you glorifying/ rejoicing in your "humbled circumstances" or living in despair? 

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sssefc 12/12/19 "JESUS IS HIS NAME 2" - Luke 1:32-38

sssefc 12/12/19 "JESUS IS HIS NAME 2" - Luke 1:32-38 

Outline: 

I. Greatness of JESUS (vv.32-33)

II. Questions Surrounding the Greatness of JESUS (vv.34-35) 

III. Comfort of knowing The Great JESUS (vv.36-38) 

Quote: 

GOD IS able to do all things but fail. 

Application : 

1. Who or what comes to your mind when you hear the word "great"?

2. When was the last time GOD provided you comfort during a period of great doubt in your life? Do you view doubt as sinful? 

3. Do you truly believe "nothing will be impossible with GOD" ? 

4. What role does GOD's glory play in your life? 

ssefc 12/15/19 "JESUS IS HIS NAME" - Luke 1:26-31

ssefc 12/15/19 "JESUS IS HIS NAME" - Luke 1:26-31 

Outline: 

I. The Particulars (vv.16-27) 

II. The Pronouncement (vv.28 - 31) 

Quote: 

Without a virgin birth, we do not have a Savior

Application : 

1. How would you define GOD 's Sovereignty, GOD's Providence? How do you live out these doctrines in your daily life? 

2. Do you view yourself as a "favored one" ? Why or why not? 

3. What does it mean to you that the "LORD is with you" ? 

4. When was the last time you pondered about the Word of GOD? 

5. Are you afraid of GOD's Sovereignty/ GOD's Providence? Why or why not?

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