“ God's Difficult Paths"-Exodus 14:1-4, 10-12

Outline-October 3, 2021

Title: God’s Difficult Paths

Text: Exodus 14:1-4, 10-12

Quote: Sometimes the path God lights up for us will look crazy to us as well as others; however, God has a reason for the path He sets before us.

Points:

I. God’s Path of Confusion (vv. 1-4)

II. God’s Path of Suffering (vv. 10-12)

Sermon Application:

1. Have you ever thought the path that God had you on was crazy?

2. When was the last time you cried out to the Lord- not in faith, but in doubt?

3. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the three failures?

4. Do you truly believe that sometimes tough/difficult times are gifts from God to help us grow spiritually?

5. How are you living out 1 Peter 4:12?

6. What did you learn from our discussion concerning why we face difficulties?

7. What did you learn from our discussion concerning when we face a tough time we often panic and then. . . . ?

Ministry Opportunities:

6th- Praise and Prayer- 7:00pm-7:40pm

6th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 11:20-29

9th- Men’s Small Group- 7:30am-9am

16th – Ladies’ Small Group- 10am-11:30am

17th- Pastor’s Appreciation

“ 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

“God’s Scenic Route”- Exodus 13:17-18

Outline-September 19, 2021

Title: “God’s Scenic Route”

Text: Exodus 13:17-18

Quote: Whenever God opens a door, we should have the faith and good sense to walk through the door. Whenever people are God led, they are certain to reach their destination

Point(s):

I. Trust the Leader ( vv. 17-18)

Sermon Application:

1. How are you doing with allowing God to lead you in your spiritual journey? ( i.e. Four-“Ships”)

2. What did you learn from our discussion concerning God taking us on a “scenic route”? ( i.e -Four Rules of Scenic Routes)

3. What do you think of the statement: The more we know Him-the more we can trust Him?

4. Do you truly believe that living a life with God is the most important person to travel with on our spiritual journey?

Ministry Opportunities:

September 22nd- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

September 22nd – Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm – 2 Cor. 11:14-15

"Taking Care of Business"-Exodus 11

Outline-September 12, 2021

Text: Exodus 11

Title: Taking Care of Business

Quote: God alone is able to give us the grace to bear all things that will come our way.

Points:

I. God Takes Care of His Saints ( vv. 1-3)

II. God Takes Care of Pharaoh ( vv. 4-8)

Sermon Application:

1. What do you do when you come to the end of your endurance? What do you do when you feel you can bare something no more?

2. How has the Lord shown you favor in the midst of your enemies? (cf. Prov. 16:7)

3. What did you learn from our discussion on-“There’s A Difference”?

4. How do you handle when someone won’t listen to what you have to say? How do you handle when someone doesn’t want to hear what God has to say?

Ministry Opportunities:

15th – Corporate Prayer – 7pm-7:40

15th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 11:13-17

18th – Ladies’ Small Group- 10am

18th – Kidz Zone ( Zoom link may be obtain from Sis. Sharon and Sis. Skeeter)

"Dark Compromise" - Exodus 10:21-29

Outline-September 5, 2021

Title: “Dark Compromise”

Text: Exodus 10:21-29

Quote: No person can fight God and win!

Pts:

I. Spiritual Darkness ( vv. 21-23)

II. Spiritual Compromise ( vv. 24-26)

III. Spiritual Blindness ( vv. 27-29)

Sermon Application:

1. Do you find yourself at times logically explaining away God’s miracles? Why or Why not?

2. Do you view those who do not have a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as being in spiritual darkness? Why or Why not?

3. As you examine your life- in what areas of your life are you guilty of committing spiritual compromise?

4. Are you the type of person who loves to have the “last word”? Do you attempt to have the “last word” even with God?

Ministry Opportunities:

6th- Labor Day

8th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

8th- Corporate Bible Study- Application Time ( 2 Corinthians 11:1-12)

11th-Men’s Small Group-7:30am

"Tunnel of Submission" - Exodus 10:1-4, 7-11

Outline- August 29, 2021

Text: Exodus 10:1-4, 7-11

Title: Tunnel of Submission

Quote: Submission of self is the way to self-sufficiency

Points:

I. Saints Unwilling To Share The Goodness of God ( vv. 1-3)

II. Saints Unwilling To Be Broken ( vv. 3-4)

III. Saints Unwilling To Believe God ( vv. 7-11)

Sermon Application:

1. Which of the two purposes of the plagues are you having the most difficulty implementing in your life? ( Sharing the Power of God or Knowing The Lord)

2. How well are you humbling yourself before the Lord? What’s keeping you from humbling yourself?

3. What did you learn from our “Dagwood Sandwich” discussion?

4. What do you think of following statement: There are too many saints who believe in God but sadly don’t believe God?

Ministry Opportunities

31st – Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm ( Zoom link will be sent out by Monday)

"Shhh- God Is Speaking!" Exodus 9:18-24,26

August 22, 2021- Outline

Text: Exodus 9:18-24,26

Title: Shhh- God Is Speaking!

Quote: Listening is the beginning of prayer

Points:

I. Deadly Storm ( vv. 18-19)

II. Deadly Listening ( vv. 20-21)

III. Deadly Danger ( vv. 22-24,26)

Application:

1. What did you think about the Hebrew word that means “a failure to listen”?

2. What type of listener are you? (i.e. Active, Passive, Forgetful)

3. Are you a good listener? What are your ears trained to hear?

4. What did you learn from our discussion concerning myths about hearing God?

Ministry Opportunities:

25th –Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

25th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 11: 5-11- 8:00-9:00pm

31st- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm- Zoom

"What's Holding You Back?" - Exodus 9:1-7

Outline-August 15, 2021

Text: Exodus 9:1-7

Title: "What’s Holding You Back?"

Quote: If we truly desire to pursue a deep relationship with God, we must push through the veil of sin.

Point:

I. God’s Desire For Us To Worship Him

Sermon Application:

1. After listening to today’s message, what area(s) is/are holding you back from worshipping the Lord? What stage of the process of determining what’s holding you back do you have the most difficulty accomplishing?

2. What did you learn from the “Know This” statements?

3. At the conclusion of today’s message, will you implement the 3 challenges discussed?

Ministry Opportunities:

18th- Corporate Prayer- 7pm-7:40pm

Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 11:1-7- 8:00-9:00pm

21st – Ladies’ Small Group- 10am

21st – Kidz Zone-6pm- get Zoom link from either Sis. Sharon or Sis. Skeeter

"How Do You Identify" - Gal 2:20

Today we had a guest sermon by Gilbert Russel

Topic: How Do You Identify

Text: Gal. 2:20

Gal 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (NIV)

Note: Bible Study/Corporate Prayer will resume on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021

"What Day Is It" - Psa.90:12. Eph 5:15-16

Topic: What Day Is It

Text: Psa. 90:12, Eph. 5:15-16

Psa 90:12

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Eph 5:15

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,

Eph 5:16

making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Lesson Points

Everyday Lessons

Redeem the Time

Quote

Lee Iacocca - “No matter what you’ve done for yourself or for humanity, if you can’t look back on having given love and attention to your family then what have you really accomplished?”

Application

1. What do we need to say “no” to so that we can say “yes” to spending time with the LORD and on His purposes?

2. What are the non-negotiables in your life?

3. What can you do…starting today…to convert your time into greater value?

"Lest We Forget" - Deu 4:9, Hos. 13:1-6

Topic: Lest We Forget

Text: Deut. 4:9, Hos. 13:1-6

Only be careful and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the

things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you

live… (NIV)

Lesson Points

Cause of Forgetting God

Effect of Forgetting God

Quote

Grumbling, whining, and thanklessness are not ultimately the heart’s

responses to circumstances, but to God.

Application

1. If forgetting God was a deadly disease what would you do to prevent

contracting it?

2. Have you ever promised to pray for someone and forgot? Who did you

forget…the person or God?

3. Do you believe you earned the good things in your life or that they were

blessings from a gracious God?

4. How much do you value what God says? How much do the scriptures

influence your decision making?

5. ‘Count your blessings, name them one by one…’ take some time today to

identify some of the blessings God gave this past week.

"Where's My Fly Swatter" - Exodus 8:20-32

Outline-July 18, 2021

Text: Exodus 8:20-32

Title: “Where’s My Fly Swatter”

Quote: Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be careful what you

do with the best you have.

Points:

I. Swarming Flies ( vv. 20-24)

II. Stretching Forward ( vv. 25-30)

Sermon Application:

1. Are you an early riser with God? What do you worship first thing in the

morning?

2. What steps do you take to live separate from the world?

3. What do you think of the following statement: It’s not the methods, the

tools, or the people that have the power- it’s the Lord Almighty.

4. What did you learn about our discussion on: “ Don’t Go Too Far”?

Ministry Opportunities:

Upcoming Morning Speakers;

25 th - Elder Joseph Hyligar

1 st – Elder Joseph Hyligar- will lead Lord’s Supper

8 th – Former Elder Gilbert Russell

Corporate Prayer and Bible Study- will resume August 11 th

"The Awesome Finger of GOD" - Exodus 8:16-19

Outline-July 11, 2021

Title: The Awesome Finger of God

Text: Exodus 8:16-19

Quote: God’s warnings are an act of grace.

Points:

I. Annoying Gnats ( vv. 18-17)

II. Awesome God ( vv. 18-19)

Sermon Application:

1. Do you find yourself placing God in a box? Do you think you know how God will respond?

2. What steps do you take to be reminded of the greatness/awesomeness of God? Why is God awesome to you? Do you remember God’s greatness when things are not going the way you think they should?

3. What did you learn about the finger of God?

Ministry Opportunities:

14th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

14th – Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- Application Time- 2 Cor. 10

"Tomorrow" - Exodus 8:1-10

Outline- July 4, 2021

Text: Exodus 8:1-10

Title: “Tomorrow”

Quote: God is not moved by our success but rather by our motives.

Points:

I. A Disturbing Dilemma ( vv. 1-7)

II. A Disturbing Decision ( vv. 8-10)

Sermon Application:

1. Do you find yourself making deals with God instead of praying to God? Are

your prayers really attempts at making deals with God?

2. Do you find yourself praying with wrong motives?

3. How often do your prayers include confession? ( i.e. Soul-Cleaning Prayers)

4. Are your prayers more physical in nature than spiritual? ( i.e. Spiritual

Transformation)

5. Are you a procrastinator? What did you learn about procrastination?

Ministry Opportunities:

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

7 th – Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- 2 Corinthians 10:14-18

" Spiritual Heart Failure" - Exodus 7:1-6

Outline-June 27, 2021

Text: Exodus 7:1-6

Title: Spiritual Heart Failure

Quote: Without reflection, stubbornness is nothing more than plain stupidity.

Points:

I. A Challenged Heart ( vv. 1-2)

II. A Hardened Heart ( vv. 3-6)

Sermon Application:

1. How well do you know the script God has given us to memorize, meditate

on, and know? Would this assist you in being a better godly spokesperson?

2. When was the last time, God showed you that He was really God?

3. What are some of the factors for a hard heart towards God? What does it

take for your heart to become hard towards God?

4. Are you a stubborn person? How does knowing that God knows everything

affect your stubbornness?

Ministry Opportunities:

30 th - Corporate Prayer- Evening of Praise- 7:00-7:40pm

30 th - Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 10:12-18- 8:00-9:00pm

3 rd - Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-12pm ( Register no later than July 1 st )

"Desperate Needed Godly Fathers" - Exodus 2:21-22; 6:20,24; 18:3; 1 Chronicles 23:14-15

Outline-June 20, 2021

Title: Desperate Needed Godly Fathers

Text: Exodus 2:21-22; 6:20,24; 18:3; 1 Chronicles 23:14-15

Quote: Our children must see the Gospel lived as well as preached/taught

Point: I. Godly Fathers Lessons Taught and Learned

Sermon Application:

1. How much do/did you live the Gospel in front of your children compared to

teaching/preaching the Gospel?

2. What did you learn from the five factors concerning “Teaching Our

Children”?

3. How well do/did you love your children with agape love?

4. How well do/did you provide, protect, pray for you children?

5. How well are you practically taking care of your children?

6. What did you learn about the importance of a “blessing” and a “legacy”?

Ministry Opportunities:

23 rd EFCA National Conference- Virtual

23 rd – Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:40pm

23 rd -Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- 2 Corinthians 10:10-13

"Promise Keeper" - Exodus 6:1-3, 6-9

Outline- June 13, 2021

Title: Promise Keeper

Text: Exodus 6:1-3, 6-9

Quote: Believe in God, Experience God

Points:

I. I Am The Lord ( vv. 1-3)

II. I Am The Promise-Keeper (vv. 6-9)

Sermon Application:

1. When the heat rises in your life, do you run to, or run from God? Why?

2. What do you think of the statement: It is a lot easier to see God’s plan in

hindsight than it to see it in the midst of the storm?

3. Are you guilty of drawing premature conclusions when it concerns God’s

plans for your life? Why?

4. Do you know God only as a Promise Maker and not as a Promise Keeper as

well? Why?

5. Meditate on and pray to the Lord- Isaiah 41:13; 51:12-13a

Ministry Opportunities:

16 th - Corporate Prayer- 7:00-8:00pm

16 th - Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- 2 Corinthians 10:10-18

"Doubting The Lord Almighty" - Exodus 5:19-23

Outline-June 6, 2021

Title: Doubting The Lord Almighty

Text: Exodus 5:19-23

Quote: Faith is trusting God even when His plan goes against human reason or experience.

Points:

I. Attacking the Lord Almighty’s Messenger ( vv. 19-21)

II. Attacking the Lord Almighty ( vv. 22-23)

Sermon Application:

!. When do you become angry? What do you expect to receive from God?

2. Did today’s message change/alter your perspective concerning “doubt”?

3. How do you handle doubt?

4. Do you embrace the mystery of God?

5. Are you comfortable with the phrase – “ I don’t know but God does”?

6. Have your most painful attacks come from within or without?

Ministry Opportunities:

9th – Corporate Prayer – 7:00-7:40pm

9th -Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm ( 2 Corinthians 10:7-9)

12th- Men’s Small Group

12th – P.A.S.S.- Hike for Life 9am-noon

"You Betta Recognize" - Exodus 5:1-4

Title: You Betta Recognize

May 30, 2021

Text: Exodus 5:1-4

Quote: There’s a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have the energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and contentment in Him. J. I. Packer

Points:

I. Before Royalty ( vv. 1-2)

II. Consequences of Disrespecting Royalty ( vv. 3-4)

Sermon Application:

1. Do you forget who has made man’s mouth, or who makes him mute or dead?

2. How much do you care that your sinful behavior may or can cause the Lord’s anger to burn against you?

3. Do you lack holy boldness to do, to say, what is not within your comfort zone?

4. Who is the Lord to you? When did you transition about knowing about the Lord and knowing the Lord?

5. Do you understand there are consequences for disobedience?

Ministry Opportunity:

2nd- Corporate Prayer- 7:7:40pm

2nd- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- 2 Corinthians 10:5-9

"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