“GOD doesn’t play catch-up” - Esther 2:17-23

Outline- January 23, 2022

Text: Esther 2:17-23

Title: God Doesn’t Play Catch-Up

Quote: God is not in the business of playing “catch-up”.

Points:

I. God Doesn’t Play Catch-Up ( vv. 17-20)

II. God Reveals Our Plans (vv. 21-23)

Ministry Application:

1. Have you ever been in a place of prominence? If so, why do you think you obtained said place of prominence?

2. What do you think of the following statement: God begins to prepare people and positions people long before they are needed?

3. What do you think of the following statement: God does not condone our sin, but chooses to use us in spite of our fleshly nature?

4. How much do you focus on physical beauty vs. inner beauty?

5. Do you become discouraged when your faithfulness to God is not immediately rewarded?

Ministry Opportunities:

26th – Corporate Prayer- Praises To God- 7-7:45pm

26th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 13- 8-9pm

“ 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

"Trusting GOD and Letting GO" - Exodus 4:1-5a

Outline- May 23, 2021

Text: Exodus 4:1-5a

Title: Trusting God and Letting Go

Quote: What we hold does not have to hold us

Points:

I. In Your Hand ( vv. 1-2)

II. Drop What’s In Your Hand ( vv. 3-5a)

Sermon Application:

1. When was the last time you were confronted by your past?

2. Have you ever asked God to give you something that He was trying to get you to see that you already have?

3. What did you learn from the question-What’s in your hand?

4. What do you think of the following statement?

. We are to be controlled by nothing and no one but the Lord Jesus Christ.

5. What are some things you need to let go?

Ministry Opportunities:

26th – Corporate Prayer- Evening of Praise 7-7:40pm

26th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 10- 8-9pm

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses - Exodus 3:7-14

Text: Exodus 3:7-14

Title: Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

Quote: Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace

Points:

I. God Knows ( vv. 7-9)

II. Ungodly Excuses ( vv. 10-14)

Sermon Application:

1. Have you ever thought “God you are taking too long?” Have you questioned whether God cared? If so, how did you stop questioning God?

2. What do you think of a following statement: Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace?

3. What do you think of the following statement: God’s call will always be bigger than you?

4. What did you learn about excuses? Are you prone to making excuses?

5. What did you learn about- “I Am”?

Ministry Opportunities:

19th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

19th- Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 10- 8:00-9:00pm

Divided We Fall - Nehemiah :1-7a

Text: Nehemiah 5:1-7a

Title: Divided We Fall

Quote: Problem solving in ministry is not an intellectual exercise it’s a spiritual experience.

Points:

I. The Outcry ( vv. 1-5)

II. The Response To The Outcry (vv. 6-7a)

Application:

1. According to today’s message, are you more like a horse or a donkey? Do you find it easier, to attack an enemy or forgive and restore a brother or sister in Christ? Have you been guilty of locking horns with a brother or sister in Christ?

2. What did you learn about selfishness from today’s message? What did you learn about your own selfishness?

3. Have you been guilty of taking advantage of a brother/sister’s misfortune? Have you been exploited by a brother/sister in Christ? If yes, have you forgiven him/or her?

4. What did you learn about anger from today’s message? Have you ever demonstrated righteous anger?

Ministry Opportunities

22nd- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:30pm

22nd –Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 7- 8:00-9:00pm

"Troubling News That Shakes Our Comfort Zone" - Nehemiah 1:8-11

May 17, 2020- Outline

Text:  Nehemiah 1:8-11

Title:  Troubling News That Shakes Our Comfort Zone

Points:

I.                Remembering and Repenting ( vv. 8-9)

II.              Redeeming and Revering ( vv. 10-11)

Quote:  Repentance is always difficult and the difficulty grows greater with delay.

Application:

1.     When God is transforming you, how do you normally respond?  When God desires to move you from your comfort zone, do you praise Him, or do you complain or ignore Him?

2.    What’s the difference between confession and repentance?  As a believer, do you confess more than you repent?  Why?

3.    Do you understand that God loves you not with feelings, but with an unconditional love? (i.e. agape love) How many people do you love with agape love, or is your love merely limited to your feelings?

4.    As one redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ, how does this motivate you in your spiritual journey?

5.    What comfort zone(s) is/are God desiring to shake currently in your life?  If you say none, do you think this is actually true?

Ministry Opportunities

20th- Corporate Prayer-start promptly at 7 and shall end around 7:30/7:40

20th- Bible Study-8-9-  

·      Links to Prayer- and/or Bible Study should be received by Monday Evening. 

If this will be your first time to participate, please notify Sis. Wonda by Monday by 5pm.