"Another Chance God," Luke 18:41-43

Outline-January 8, 2023

Title: Another Chance God

Text: Luke 18:41-43

Quote: Great faith greatly honors God

Points:

I. Restoration Prayer ( vv. 41-42)

II. Celebration Praise ( v.43)

Sermon Application:

1. What did you learn about why God ask us questions?

2. When was the last time you prayed a restoration prayer?

3. What did you learn about the faith needed to pray a restoration prayer?

4. How plugged in are you in celebrating God’s Goodness?

5. How closely are you following the Lord Almighty?

6. What do you think of the statement: “Personal faith is a rejoicing faith”?

Ministry Opportunities:

** Bible Study- New Series- Seven Churches of Revelation- begins January 11th

"Restoration" - John 21:15-17

Text: John 21:15​-17

Title: Restoration

Quote: If we will only come to Jesus, He will restore our life, no matter what condition it’s in.

Points:

I. Confess You Love ( vv. 15-17)

II. Commit Your Love ( vv. 15-17)

Sermon Application:

1. Have you ever over-estimated your spiritual maturity? How did God reveal to you your true spiritual maturity?

2. How often do you verbally demonstrate your love for the Lord? Do you understand how our confession of our love for the Lord helps us?

3. What steps do you take to deal with your guilty conscience?

4. Do you truly believe the Lord’s arms are wide open to forgive us?

5. What do you think of the statement: “Love craves and thrives on expression”?

6. What do you think of the statement: “Love is not something just to say it is something, we are commanded to do”?

Ministry Opportunities:

21st- Corporate Prayer- 7:00​-7:30pm

21st -Corporate Bible Study- 8:00​-9:00pm ( 2 Corinthians 9:8-12)

" Responding to troubling news" - Nehemiah 1:4-7

Text:  Nehemiah 1:4-7

Title:  Responding to Troubling News

Quote:  When God puts a burden on our heart, don’t try to escape it, for if you do, you miss the blessing God has planned for you.

Points:

I.               Responding and Identifying Troubling News (v.4)

II.             Acknowledging and Confessing Troubling News ( vv. 5-7)

Application:

1.    Faithful Servant of God test

A.    Do you have a concern for the things of God?

B.    Do you have a burden for the people of God?

C.    Do you a passion for the work of God?

Key:  The more/greater the concern, burden, passion- the more faithful of a servant you are.

2.    When was the last time you weep/mourned over sin, over the condition of the church?

3.    Have you been guilty of fasting for selfish reasons? ( i.e physical benefits, to impress others, etc.)

4.    Do you find yourself getting ahead of prayer?

5.    As you begin your prayers, what ascription do you give God?