“Half-Empty Saints"-Exodus 16: 1-8

Text: Exodus 16:1-8

Title: “Half-Empty Saints”

Quote: Testing is a part of life. When one test ends, another starts.

Points:

I. Ungodly Progression ( vv. 1-2)

II. Ungodly Perception ( v. 3)

III. Godly Provision (vv. 4-8)

Application:

1. Do you truly believe the Lord will provide for you until you reach your final destination?

2. Do you suffer from having a “spiritual perception problem”?

3. Have you recently had a legitimate need but tried to meet it in an illegitimate fashion?

4. What do you think about the statement” Testing is a part of life-when one test ends another starts?”

5. Are you a “half-empty saint”?

Ministry Opportunities:

4th- Couples’ Small Group

19th- End of Year Meeting following Morning Service

“ Remembering Our Godly Leader"-Exodus 13:17-21

Outline- September 26, 2021

Text: Exodus 13:17-21

Title: Remembering Our Godly Leader

Quote: What comes to mind when we think of God is the most important thing about us. A. W. Tozer

Points:

Remembering Our Godly Leader’s Promises (vv. 19-20)

Remembering Our Godly Leader’s Provisions (vv.21-22)

Sermon Application:

Think and or write about the last time you forgot about God’s leading.

Do you truly believe God always keeps His promises? Which promise or promises to you rely on the most?

What did you learn from the sermon concerning-Why we need to remember?

What did you learn from the sermon concerning-What the Christian can see when he/she looks back?

What do you think of the statement- When we trust in the Lord-he gets the glory and we get the blessings?

What did you think about our modern-day pillar of cloud, pillar of fire?

Do you struggle with knowing the difference between a “need” and a “want”?

Ministry Opportunities:

September 29th- Praise and Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

September 29th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

October 2nd- Couples’ Small Group- Session #2 Boundaries in Marriage- 10:30-noon

October 17th – Pastor Appreciation

“God’s Scenic Route”- Exodus 13:17-18

Outline-September 19, 2021

Title: “God’s Scenic Route”

Text: Exodus 13:17-18

Quote: Whenever God opens a door, we should have the faith and good sense to walk through the door. Whenever people are God led, they are certain to reach their destination

Point(s):

I. Trust the Leader ( vv. 17-18)

Sermon Application:

1. How are you doing with allowing God to lead you in your spiritual journey? ( i.e. Four-“Ships”)

2. What did you learn from our discussion concerning God taking us on a “scenic route”? ( i.e -Four Rules of Scenic Routes)

3. What do you think of the statement: The more we know Him-the more we can trust Him?

4. Do you truly believe that living a life with God is the most important person to travel with on our spiritual journey?

Ministry Opportunities:

September 22nd- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

September 22nd – Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm – 2 Cor. 11:14-15

"Where's My Fly Swatter" - Exodus 8:20-32

Outline-July 18, 2021

Text: Exodus 8:20-32

Title: “Where’s My Fly Swatter”

Quote: Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be careful what you

do with the best you have.

Points:

I. Swarming Flies ( vv. 20-24)

II. Stretching Forward ( vv. 25-30)

Sermon Application:

1. Are you an early riser with God? What do you worship first thing in the

morning?

2. What steps do you take to live separate from the world?

3. What do you think of the following statement: It’s not the methods, the

tools, or the people that have the power- it’s the Lord Almighty.

4. What did you learn about our discussion on: “ Don’t Go Too Far”?

Ministry Opportunities:

Upcoming Morning Speakers;

25 th - Elder Joseph Hyligar

1 st – Elder Joseph Hyligar- will lead Lord’s Supper

8 th – Former Elder Gilbert Russell

Corporate Prayer and Bible Study- will resume August 11 th

"Promise Keeper" - Exodus 6:1-3, 6-9

Outline- June 13, 2021

Title: Promise Keeper

Text: Exodus 6:1-3, 6-9

Quote: Believe in God, Experience God

Points:

I. I Am The Lord ( vv. 1-3)

II. I Am The Promise-Keeper (vv. 6-9)

Sermon Application:

1. When the heat rises in your life, do you run to, or run from God? Why?

2. What do you think of the statement: It is a lot easier to see God’s plan in

hindsight than it to see it in the midst of the storm?

3. Are you guilty of drawing premature conclusions when it concerns God’s

plans for your life? Why?

4. Do you know God only as a Promise Maker and not as a Promise Keeper as

well? Why?

5. Meditate on and pray to the Lord- Isaiah 41:13; 51:12-13a

Ministry Opportunities:

16 th - Corporate Prayer- 7:00-8:00pm

16 th - Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- 2 Corinthians 10:10-18

"Doubting The Lord Almighty" - Exodus 5:19-23

Outline-June 6, 2021

Title: Doubting The Lord Almighty

Text: Exodus 5:19-23

Quote: Faith is trusting God even when His plan goes against human reason or experience.

Points:

I. Attacking the Lord Almighty’s Messenger ( vv. 19-21)

II. Attacking the Lord Almighty ( vv. 22-23)

Sermon Application:

!. When do you become angry? What do you expect to receive from God?

2. Did today’s message change/alter your perspective concerning “doubt”?

3. How do you handle doubt?

4. Do you embrace the mystery of God?

5. Are you comfortable with the phrase – “ I don’t know but God does”?

6. Have your most painful attacks come from within or without?

Ministry Opportunities:

9th – Corporate Prayer – 7:00-7:40pm

9th -Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm ( 2 Corinthians 10:7-9)

12th- Men’s Small Group

12th – P.A.S.S.- Hike for Life 9am-noon

"You Betta Recognize" - Exodus 5:1-4

Title: You Betta Recognize

May 30, 2021

Text: Exodus 5:1-4

Quote: There’s a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have the energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and contentment in Him. J. I. Packer

Points:

I. Before Royalty ( vv. 1-2)

II. Consequences of Disrespecting Royalty ( vv. 3-4)

Sermon Application:

1. Do you forget who has made man’s mouth, or who makes him mute or dead?

2. How much do you care that your sinful behavior may or can cause the Lord’s anger to burn against you?

3. Do you lack holy boldness to do, to say, what is not within your comfort zone?

4. Who is the Lord to you? When did you transition about knowing about the Lord and knowing the Lord?

5. Do you understand there are consequences for disobedience?

Ministry Opportunity:

2nd- Corporate Prayer- 7:7:40pm

2nd- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- 2 Corinthians 10:5-9