Sermons
“ I - Want More” - 1 Samuel 18:5-9
Outline-April 23, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 18:5-9
Title: “ I Want More”
Quote: Jealousy is due to our averting our eyes from the God of hope.
Points:
I. Dangers of Success ( vv. 5-7)
II. Success Leading To Jealousy ( vv. 8-9)
Application:
1. How well do you handle receiving praise/recognition? Do you desire
recognition? Why?
2. How often do you evaluate the benefits/blessings God has bestowed on
you?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on “Possible Dangers of Success”?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on Jealousy? ( i.e. Unholy v. Holy,
Jealousy v. Envy, etc.)
5. What did you learn from our discussion about remedies of addressing
jealousy in our life?
Ministry Opportunities:
26 th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7pm
26 th – Corporate Bible Study -8pm
ssefc 12/8/19 "There's a Party Going On p.2" - Luke 15:28 b -32
ssefc 12/8/19 "There's a Party Going On p.2" - Luke 15:28 b -32
Outline:
I. The Elder Son's Heart (vv. 28b - 30 )
II. The fathers Heart (vv. 31- 32)
Quote:
Our outward actions are a mirror into our hearts.
Application:
1. How do we normally respond when someone rejects our invitation / offer? What did you learn about the word "plead" ? Do you normally view the "plead" with a positive or negative connotation ?
2. What did you learn from the elder son's response?
3. What drives your service for the LORD ALMIGHTY? If it's bringing glory to the LORD ALMIGHTY, then is your service indicating this?
4. What did you learn about vultures and buzzards?