Sunday sermons from South Suburban EFC
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SSEFC 3/8/20 "Prepare for Battle" - Joshua 5:13-15
Outline
Prepare for Battle
Quote:
Victory comes when we realize that we cannot win without GOD.
Application
1. How difficult is it to give up control? Do you see submission as weakness or failure?
2. If prayer is an admission of dependence on GOD , how strong is your prayer life?
3. How much pride do you take in what you do without GOD?
4. To lose to GOD is to win with GOD. Are you a sore loser?
SSEFC 3/2/20 - "The Have And The Have - Notes p.1 " - James 1:9-12
Outline:
I. The Haves
II. The Have-Nots
Quote:
"It is only reasonable that this short life be lived in light of eternity - Charles Spurgen"
Application :
1. Do you live your life with an earthly perspective or a heavenly perspective?
2. If you are a saint in "humble circumstances" do you see yourself as blessed / in a high position? Why or why not?
3. What do you think about the following statement? Worry is wasting today's time cluttering up tomorrows opportunities with yesterday's troubles?
4. Are you glorifying/ rejoicing in your "humbled circumstances" or living in despair?
ssefc 2/23/20 "Wisdom to know you don't know" p.2 - James 1:5-8
Outline:
I. Wisdom in Asking (v.6)
II. Unwise Expectations (vv.7-8)
Quote:
"Doubt is not the absence of faith, but is the questioning of faith"
Application:
1. What did you learn about your faith level after today's message? What did you learn about your doubt level after today's message?
2. How has doubt affected your faith?
3. During your last trial, were you tossed to and fro? What about the one before that?
4. Spiritual Roadkill - can you personally relate? Have you witnessed spiritual roadkill with a close brother or sister in Christ?
ssefc 2/16/20 "Wisdom to know - you dont know" p.1 - James 1:5-8
Outline:
1. Lacking Wisdom (v.5a)
2. Pursuing Wisdom (v.5b-c)
Quote:
Knowledge can be memorized. Wisdom must be thoughtfully and prayerfully lived.
Application:
1. What is your working definition of spiritual wisdom: Do you live more by knowledge than spiritual wisdom? Why?
2. What did you learn about the 3-S's of wisdom? (i.e. Source, Supply, Sympathy).
3. What did you learn about the wonderful blessings of wisdom?
4. Do you view GOD as a generous giver? If so, why? If not, why not?
SSEFC 2/9/20 "Knocked Down but not out p.2" - James 1:1-4
outline:
1. The Purposeful Jab (v.3)
2. The Perfect Result (v.4)
Quote:
"Without trials , we would never develop endurance."
Application:
1. Do you understand that you cannot control the trials that you will face? (i.e. being good, being smart, etc.)
2. What is the significance of James starting verse 3 with the word "knowing" ?
3. How well do you endure trials? What did you learn about perseverance and patience?
4. What is meant by the statement: "maturity is developed only by the laboratory of life?"
ssefc 2/2/20 "Knocked Down But not Out" - James 1:1-4
Outline:
1. Faith and Trials (v.1)
2. Paradox in Trials (v.2)
Application :
1. When did you first begin to view yourself as a bond-servant of GOD?
2. How does your faith demonstrate itself?
A. In your Trials
B. How we treat people
C. What you say
D. How you pray
3. What do you think of the following statement: "The type Christianity that has "no experience of a changed life" is no Christianity at all"
4. Do you understand the difference between trials and temptations?
5. How do you view your trials?
ssefc 1/26/20 "A Cherished Life p.2" - Psalm 139:15-18
I. Planned Life ( vv. 15-16)
II. Precious Thoughts ( vv. 17-18)
Application:
1. How "protected" do you know you are? How "protected" do you feel?
2. Have you ever thought of the birth of a child being an accident/mistake? Have you ever told someone or were you ever told that you were an accident/mistake?
3. What do you think of the statement: Not only did God take care in creating us, but He did it all for a purpose-His purpose.
4. What impact does it have on you that God is thinking about you?
sermon 1/19/20 "A Cherished Life " - Psalm 139:13-16 p.1
Outline:
I. Personal and Precise Life (vv. 13-14)
II. Planned and Precious Life (vv. 15 - 16)
Quote: GOD cherishes what HE created.
Application:
1. As believers, have you given ownership of your body/ your life to GOD?
2. When did you realize that GOD was interested in you? What do you think about the fact that GOD was interested in you before you were even born?
3. Why do you think the concept of "sanctity" is not being taught in the church? (Sanctity of Life, Sanctity of Marriage, Sanctity of Bedroom, etc. )
4. As you read Psalm 139 - do you normally focus on the creation more than the Creator? Why?
ssefc 1”/12/20 In His Time - p.2 " - Jeremiah 29:10-14
outline:
I. Lean on HIM (vv. 12 - 13)
II. Rely on HIM (v.14)
Quote:
Anything that causes you and me to cry out to GOD is a great gift of HIS grace!
Application:
1. What are you doing to actively pursue GOD?
2. What did you learn about the three P's of prayer (practice , promise, persistence)?
3. What did you learn about the dangerous sand traps of prayer (own agenda, own desires, wrong places) ?
4. What do you think about the following statement: There is no greater power available to mankind than prayer?
5. What has GOD restored to you lately after a period of refining?
ssefc 1/5/20 "In His Time p.1" - Jeremiah - 29:10-14
Outline:
I. GOD's timing (v.10)
II. GOD's Plan (v.11)
Quote:
Be patient - GOD has HIS timing all worked out!
Application:
1. How do you deal with GOD using you to share news and / or a message that will probably not be well received?
2. In what areas did GOD refine you in 2019? Was it pleasant or painful?
3. How much does your timing line up with GOD's timing? Do you , at times, foolishly believe that you can hurry GOD's timing? Do you truly believe that GOD;s timing is perfect?
ssefc 12/29/19 "Come Let Us Adore HIM" - Psalm 95:1-3
Outline:
I. Come and Rejoice (vv.1-2)
II. Come and Adore HIS greatness (v.3)
Quote:
The lack of worship in our day is due to a lack of recognition of GOD
Application:
1. What is the basis/ foundation for you "coming" to the LORD ALMIGHTY?
2. What do you think of the following statement: When we worship , we give up ourselves and give our lives over to GOD ?
3. How do you recognize GOD's worth in your life?
4. Have you ever demanded or believed you were owed blessings from GOD?
5. What does it mean to you that " GOD is Great"?
sssefc 12/12/19 "JESUS IS HIS NAME 2" - Luke 1:32-38
Outline:
I. Greatness of JESUS (vv.32-33)
II. Questions Surrounding the Greatness of JESUS (vv.34-35)
III. Comfort of knowing The Great JESUS (vv.36-38)
Quote:
GOD IS able to do all things but fail.
Application :
1. Who or what comes to your mind when you hear the word "great"?
2. When was the last time GOD provided you comfort during a period of great doubt in your life? Do you view doubt as sinful?
3. Do you truly believe "nothing will be impossible with GOD" ?
4. What role does GOD's glory play in your life?
ssefc 12/15/19 "JESUS IS HIS NAME" - Luke 1:26-31
Outline:
I. The Particulars (vv.16-27)
II. The Pronouncement (vv.28 - 31)
Quote:
Without a virgin birth, we do not have a Savior
Application :
1. How would you define GOD 's Sovereignty, GOD's Providence? How do you live out these doctrines in your daily life?
2. Do you view yourself as a "favored one" ? Why or why not?
3. What does it mean to you that the "LORD is with you" ?
4. When was the last time you pondered about the Word of GOD?
5. Are you afraid of GOD's Sovereignty/ GOD's Providence? Why or why not?
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?
ssefc 12/1/19 "There's A Party Going On - p.1" - Luke 15:25-28a
Outline:
I. Party going on (vv.25-27)
II. Party Pooper (v.28a)
Quote:
Anger has caused many of us to miss out on the many blessings of GOD.
Application:
1. Have you spent more time as the younger son or the elder son?
2. Do you entertain yourself by observing the rebellious behavior of others?
3. In your philosophy of ministry, what role does shame play?
4. Have you ever been angry with your Heavenly Father? When you see what you think is an injustice , do you react with anger or compassion?
5. Do you truly believe forgiveness is freely given or is it earned?
ssefc 11/24/19 "I cant believe you did that - p.2" -Luke 15:20-24
Outline:
I. The fathers restoration of the prodigal (vv 22-24)
Quote:
Don't let the devil or the flesh keep you down by telling you that you are not worthy to be a child of GOD
Application:
1. What do you feel a sense of urgency about in your life?
2. The Prodigal was provided with a robe , ring and a pair of sandals. What has the LORD provided you with as HIS child?
3. Do you view yourself as being given by our Heavenly FATHER the privilege to speak for HIM?
4. Do you believe that you are accepted by GOD? If yes, why? If no, why not?
5. What did you learn about restoration?
ssefc 11/17/19 "I cant believe you did that - p.1" - Luke 15:20-24
Outline:
I. The fathers reconciliation with the prodigal (v.20)
II. The fathers restoration of the prodigal (vv.22-24)
Quote:
Sadly, slow are the steps of repentance, but swift are the feet of forgiveness.
Application:
1. When you have offended someone do you look forward to meeting with that person? When someone has offended you do you look forward to meeting with that person? Why or why not?
2. How do you treat the "black sheep" in your family? If you were ever the "black sheep" how were you treated?
3. Are you able to demonstrate GODly compassion when someone has offended you? How do you prevent anger and/ or judgement creeping in when you have been offended?
4. Did you see the father differently after today's message? If so, how?
SSEFC 11/10/19 "Cease and Release" p.2 - Luke 15:17-19
Outline:
I. Prodigals Realization (v.17) p.1
II. Prodigals Repentance (vv.18-19) p.2
Quote:
Many people use mighty thin threads when mending their ways.
Application:
1. When did you change from a "give me saint" to a " make me saint"?
2. What reasons/ excuses do we use for not returning to the Father/ Church?
3. Do you question the repentance of others? Why?
4. What id you learn about the difference between "repentance" and "remorse" ?
5. Do you agree that humiliation, embarrassment, and shamefulness are elements of true repentance?
