"Pressing On" - Philippians 3:12-14

Outline-December 31, 2023

Text: Philippians 3:12-14

Title: Pressing On

Quote: God is seeking progression not perfection- Chuck Swindoll

Points:

I. Perfection (v.12a)

II. Pressing ( v.12b)

III. Lay Hold (v.12c)

Application:

1. Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to provide a 2023 spiritual

inventory?

2. Do you have a better understanding of spiritual perfection?

3. Read and Meditate on Philippians 3:10-11

4. What do you think of Chuck Swindoll’s statement: “God is seeking progress

not perfection”

5. Why is it important for you to know that you have not reached perfection?

6. Are you living your life as though God you know that Christ Jesus laid hold

of you?

Ministry Opportunities:

3 rd - Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study-James 1:4-6- 7-9pm

6 th - Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-Noon

7 th - Lord’s Supper

"A Godly Perspective" = 1 Samuel 17:41-47

Outline-March 26, 2023

Text: 1 Samuel 17:41-47

Title: A Godly Perspective

Quote: The one who by grace is walking by faith must not expect to be popular with men.

Points:

I. The Enemy’s Perspective ( vv. 41-44)

II. The Believer’s Perspective ( vv. 45-47)

Application:

1. What steps do you take to keep a godly perspective? Do you understand and appreciate the disdain the world has for you?

2. How well are you proclaiming God’s name?

3. What did you learn about Jehovah Sabaoth?

4. Are you battling using worldly weapons or divine weapons?

5. How does your life demonstrate there is a God?

6. Do you find yourself focusing on God’s faithfulness or your fears?

Ministry Opportunities:

29th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm

29th- Corporate Bible Study- Revelation 2- Church of Smyrna

1st – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-“Lifelong Commitment”

7th – Good Friday-6pm

9th – Special Resurrection Service- 9am

"We Must Never Forget," Text: Matthew 27:27-31, 35-44

Outline- April 15, 2022

Title: We Must Never Forget

Text: Matthew 27:27-31, 35-44

Points:

I. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Crown ( vv. 27-31)

II. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Cross ( vv. 35-37)

III. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Cries ( vv. 38-44)

Questions:

. What did you learn from the message ? With whom will you share this message?

What makes Good Friday, good to you?

"Unexpected" - Luke 5:1-11

Sermon Outline- March 13th 2022

Title: Unexpected

Text: Luke 5:1-11

Points:

I. Unexpected Request

II. Unexpected Results

Ministry Opportunities:

March 16th – Corporate Prayer (7pm-7:45pm)

March 16th – Corporate Bible Study

“ Faith Walking Through Dry Land"-Exodus 14:21-23;29-31

Outline-October 24, 2021

Title: Faith Walking Through Dry Land

Text: Exodus 14:21-23,29-31

Quote: There is no such thing as a life that is filled with rainbows and never had a cloud or even a storm

Points: I. Walking Through ( vv. 21-23)

II. Seeing Through (vv. 29-31)

Sermon Application:

1. Are you as thankful for the “deliver out” situations as much as the “deliver through” situations?

2. What did you learn about our discussion-steps of faith?

3. When was the last time you viewed God as a Way-Maker? When was the last time you praised God as your Way-Maker?

4. What does it take for you to fear God? How would you describe your fear of God?

Ministry Opportunities:

27th- Corporate Prayer and Bible Study- 7pm-9pm

2nd- Zoom Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm ( all ministry leaders)

6th – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30am-noon