"Thank God For Mothers, " Luke 1:26-45

Outline-May 8, 2022

Title: Thank God For Mothers

Text: Luke 1:26-45

Quote: Motherhood is truly a gift from God.

Points:

I. Difficulties Faced By Mothers ( vv. 26-27, 31)

II. Resources Available to Mothers ( vv. 39-40)

III. Response Expected of Mothers ( v.38)

Application:

1. What were some of the difficulties that you or your mother faced?

2. As a mother, or how well did your mother teach you about the importance of spiritual possessions?

3. In what ways is Satan attacking children today?

4. Do you or did your mother struggle with doubting whether you/she was a good mother?

5. What resources do you have or did your mother have to raise your children/ or you?

6. Do you- or did your mother have a servant mindset?

Ministry Opportunities:

11th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

11th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm – Titus 1:4-6

14th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30am

21st- Ladies’ Gathering- 10am

"The Ship, " Ephesians 2:19

Outline- May 1, 2022

Title: "The Ship"

Text: Ephesians 2:19

Quote: Membership has its privileges!

Points:

I. Benefits of Universal Church Membership

II. Benefits of Local Church Membership

III. Responsibilities of Local Church Membership

Application:

1. What did you learn about your benefits of Universal Church Membership?

2. What do you think of the statement: Membership in the local church is not something we have it’s something we do?

3. What did you learn about your benefits of Local Church Membership?

4. What did you learn about your responsibilities of Local Church Membership?

5. Are you a unifying believer or a divisive believer?

6. Are you a “floating believer”?

Ministry Opportunities:

4th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7:00-7:45pm

4th -Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- Titus 1:4-6

7th – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon- “Does This Parenting Ever End”- ( Please invite guests and RSVP by May 5th)

21st- Ladies’ Gathering- 10am

Wake Up, You Better Pay Attention! Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Outline- April 24, 2022

Title: Wake Up, You Better Pay Attention!

Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Quote: God wants His children to be carefree but He doesn’t want us to be careless.

Points:

I. Watch Out For The Devil (v.8)

II. Resist The Devil (v.9)

Application:

1. How well are you casting your cares unto the Lord? What’s preventing you from casting “all” your cares?

2. How are you doing as it relates to the “Genuine Relief Equation”?

3. Which camp do you reside in the most- Over-Estimation Camp or the Under-Estimation Camp?

4. Are you attentive to the tactics of the devil?

5. Wat do you think of the statement: If the devil can get us to listen to his roar, he can keep us from hearing God’s voice?

6. How well are you developing your “roar resistance”?

Ministry Opportunities:

27th- Corporate Praise and Prayer ( 7-7:45pm)

27th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:3-4

May 1st- Testimonies and Right Hand of Fellowship- New Members- following Morning Worship

" Believe It Or Not," Text: Mark 16:9-14

Outline- April 17, 2022

Title: Believe It Or Not

Text: Mark 16:9-14

Quote: Our past helps us to become God’s trophies of grace.

Points:

I. Consolation ( vv. 9-11)

II. Confirmation ( vv. 12-13)

III. Confrontation (v.140

Sermon Application:

1. Do you think your past disqualifies you from God’s favor? Do you view yourself as a trophy of God’s grace?

2. Haver you ever thought about the blessings you missed because you weren’t present?

3. Do you find yourself refusing to believe only if you see a miracle, a wonder, a sign?

Ministry Opportunities;

20th - Charter- 4pm

20th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

20th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm – Titus 1:3-4

"We Must Never Forget," Text: Matthew 27:27-31, 35-44

Outline- April 15, 2022

Title: We Must Never Forget

Text: Matthew 27:27-31, 35-44

Points:

I. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Crown ( vv. 27-31)

II. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Cross ( vv. 35-37)

III. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Cries ( vv. 38-44)

Questions:

. What did you learn from the message ? With whom will you share this message?

What makes Good Friday, good to you?

" Extravagant Love, " John 12:1-11

Outline- April 10, 2022

Text: John 12:1-11

Title: Extravagant Love

Quote: We may fool ourselves or others about our relationship with God but we can’t deceive God.

Points:

I. Extravagant Devotion ( vv. 1-3)

II. Extravagant Deceit ( vv. 4-8)

Application:

1. Do you ever think God expects more than you have to offer? Do you have a better understanding of the word “extravagant”?

2. What did you learn about the dinner guests mentioned in John 12?

3. Is your public worship the same as your private worship? Why? Why not?

4. What does your worship and/or devotion smell like?

5. Have you ever viewed the church as a business? Why? Why not?

Ministry Opportunities:

April 13th- Corporate Praise and Prayer – 7pm-7:45pm

April 13th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm ( Titus 1:2-4)

April 15th- Good Friday Service- 6pm

April 17th- Resurrection Sunday Service- 11am

April 20th – Charter-4pm

"A Call To Arms ," Esther 9:18-22,28

Sermon Outline- April 3, 2022

Title: A Call To Arms

Text: Esther 9:18-22,28

Quote: Don’t measure the height of the mountain. Ponder the power of the One who made it.

Sermon Application:

1. Do you truly believe “relief will come”? How is this belie affected by the passing of time?

2. What did you learn about the Feast of Purim?

3. How well do you celebrate what God has done in your life?

4. What steps do you take to not forget the goodness of God?

5. What did you learn from our discussion on “remembering”?

Ministry Opportunities:

5th- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm

6th- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

6th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:1-2

9th- Men’s Small Group- 7:30am

"Rising From The Canvas" - Esther 9:1-6, 10

Sermon Outline- March 27, 2022

Title: Rising From The Canvas

Text: Esther 9:1-6,10

Quote: God is ever a turn of the page from a turn-on-a-dime turnaround.

Points:

I. Assembling For The Fight ( vv. 1-4)

II. Focusing On The Fight ( vv. 5-6, 10)

Sermon Application:

1. When was the last time the Lord Almighty raised you from the canvas? Did you praise Him or complained about being on the canvas?

2. Why do you think we don’t see more unity amongst the saints of God? Why do we not see our strength in assembling with one another?

3. What did you learn from our discussion on what we should do when tempted to retaliate?

4. Which of the “two-roads” do you travel on the most? ( i.e. forgiveness/retaliation)

5. When was your last reversal of fortune?

Ministry Opportunities:

30th – Corporate Prayer- Praise Night 7-7:45pm

30th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:1-2

2nd- Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon

"Poetic Spiritual Boomerang" - Esther 7:1-10

Sermon Outline-March 20, 2022

Text: Esther 7:1-10

Title: Poetic Spiritual Boomerang

Quote: Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow it empties today of its strength.

Points:

I. Revealing Hope and Courage ( vv. 1-6)

II. Experiencing Consequences and Death ( vv. 7-10)

Sermon Application:

1. Are you a confrontation avoider? Are you a confrontation lover? Are you only will to confront when the Lord leads you to confront?

2. Do you struggle with worrying?

3. Do you take courage in yourself more than taking courage in God?

4. Have you been guilty of waiting on the “perfect time” and not the “right time”?

5. What did you learn from our discussion of the three things are petitions before the King should include?

6. Do you struggle with attacking the person more than attacking the problem?

Ministry Opportunities:

23rd- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

23rd – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm ( Titus 1:1-4)

2nd – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon

5th- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm

"Unexpected" - Luke 5:1-11

Sermon Outline- March 13th 2022

Title: Unexpected

Text: Luke 5:1-11

Points:

I. Unexpected Request

II. Unexpected Results

Ministry Opportunities:

March 16th – Corporate Prayer (7pm-7:45pm)

March 16th – Corporate Bible Study

Oh No God Didn’t - Esther 6:1-9

Sermon Outline- March 6, 2022

Title: Oh No God Didn’t

Text: Esther 6:1-9

Quote: When things are darkest look for rays of light to come bursting forth.

Points:

I. Insomniac In Susa (vv. 1-3)

II. Egomaniac In Susa (vv. 4-9)

Application:

1. When was the last time you experienced a peripety in your life?

2. Our you quick to demonstrate gratitude for the kindness of others? Of God?

3. How does gratitude relate to humility and pride? What do you think of the statement: He who thinks nothing is due him, never thinks himself ill-treated.

Ministry Opportunities:

March 9th – Corporate Prayer (7pm-7:45pm)

March 9th – Corporate Bible Study- Application-2 Cor. 13

"Gauging Your Fuel Tank"-Text: Esther 5:9-14

Outline-February 27, 2022

Title: Gauging Your Fuel Tank

Text: Esther 5:9-14

Quote: Earthly pleasures and possessions lack the weightiness and worthiness to sustain joy forever.

Points:

I. Fading Joy ( v.9a)

II. Raging Anger ( vv. 9b-10)

III. Diminishing Satisfaction ( vv. 11-14)

Application:

1. What did you learn about spiritual joy? How does it differ from physical/earthly joy? Which do you primarily live by?

2. What type of anger best describes you? What did you learn from discussion on “Steps To Address Anger”?

3. Do you suffer from diminishing satisfaction? If yes, why?

"Let Your Request Be Made Known" - Esther 5:108

Sermon Outline- February 20, 2022

Title: Let Your Request Be Made Known

Text: Esther 5:1-8

Quote: Waiting in prayer is a disciplined refusal to act before God acts.

Points:

I. Request Made In Waiting (vv. 1-4)

II. Request Made In Humility ( vv. 6-8)

Application:

1. How often do you fail to put your “feet to faith”?

2. What did you learn about the biblical importance of “third day” discussion?

3. What did you learn concerning the importance of waiting?

4. What role does holy “fearlessness/courage” play in your life?

5. What did you learn about making your requests known before God?

Ministry Opportunities:

23rd -Corporate Prayer- Praises-7:00-7:45pm

23rd – Corporate Bible Study- Application- 8-9pm

Divine Timely Appointment - Esther 4:9-17

Sermon Outline- February 13, 2022

Title: Divine Timely Appointment

Text: Esther 4:9-17

Quote: No one gets a free pass, but one way or another God’s grace is sufficient

Points:

I. Esther’s Rationalization (vv. 9-12)

II. Mordecai’s Realization ( vv. 13-17)

Sermon Application:

1. Are you a problem-fixer? How long does it take you to realize you are not

in control and that God is the problem-fixer?

2. What do you think of statement: No one gets a free pass, but one way or

another God’s grace is sufficient?

3. Have there been times in which you were unwilling to pay the cost of being

faithful to God?

4. What have you kept silent about that you know God desired you to speak?

Ministry Opportunities:

16 th Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

16 th Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm

Coming Before The Lord Almighty - Esther 4:1-8

Sermon Outline- February 6, 2022

Title: Coming Before The Lord Almighty

Text: Esther 4:1-8

Quote: One should not hide one’s concern in crisis situations.

Points:

I. Mordecai’s Reaction ( vv. 1-3)

II. Mordecai’s Request (vv. 4-8)

Sermon Application:

1. In times of crisis, is your faith elevated or your fear? Do you hide your concern in crisis situations?

2. What did you think of the spiritual nugget: My sin but our consequences? Do you think about how our obedience and disobedience impact others?

3. When was the last time you mourned for the people of God? When was the last time mourn for your sin?

4. Have you been guilty of trying to cover grief without first determining the cause of it?

Ministry Opportunities:

9th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:45pm

9th- Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm ( 2 Corinthians 13:10-14)

When Life Seems Unfair - Esther 3:1-6

Outline-January 30, 2022

Text: Esther 3:1-6

Title: When Life Seems Unfair

Quote: God is always working on behalf of His people-sometimes seeming acts of happenstance.

Points: I. Unwilling To Bow ( vv. 1-2)

II. Unwilling To Control ( vv. 3-6)

Application:

1. Have you ever felt like life is unfair? Have you ever felt like you were overlooked? How did you respond?

2. Do you struggle with honoring people due honor for the position they hold? How are you living out 1 Peter 2:13-14,17 and Romans 13:7?

3. How did you fare on the “Honor Test” of today’s message?

Ministry Opportunities:

1st-4th – Moody Founders’ Week

2nd- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

2nd-Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- 2 Corinthians 13:6-11

5th- No Regrets Men’s Conference- Live Streaming-8:00-1:15

“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

It’s A Family Affair - Esther 2:1-11

Outline-January 16, 2022

Title: It’s A Family Affair

Text: Esther 2:1-11

Quote: God in His grace does not discard us but delivers us and deploys us for His purposes.

Points:

I. King’s New Family (vv. 1-4)

II. Family History (vv. 5-7)

III. Family Secrets ( vv. 8-11)

Application:

1. What do you think of the following statement: Decisions made in haste and anger often lead to remorse?

2. Have you confessed to God your decision made out of anger?

3. What do you think of the following statement: We need to seek counsel that fuels our faith other than our flesh?

4. What do you think of the following statement: The soft butter of their convictions melted against the warm knife of pragmatism?

5. Have you ever been guilty of hiding/concealing your faith? What did you learn from today’s message concerning concealing our faith?

Ministry Opportunities:

19th- Corporate Prayer – 7-7:45pm

19th- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm ( Application and 2 Corinthians 13)

There’s A Party Going On-Part 2 - Esther 1:10-14,17-20

Text: Esther 1:10-14,17-20

Title: There’s A Party Going On-Part 2

Quote: Submission is knowing when to duck, so God can hit your husband. (TE)

Points:

I. Rejecting the King’s Invitation (vv. 10-12)

II. Counsel About the King’s Invitation (vv. 13-18)

III. Consequences of Rejecting the King’s Invitation (vv. 19-20)

Sermon Application:

1. When was the last time you found yourself in social gathering that quickly

turned an ungodly setting?

2. What did you learn from our discussion of a woman’s body from the

woman’s perspective? From the man’s perspective?

3. What did you learn from our 3 “Remember” points?

4. What did you learn from our “control” lessons?

Ministry Opportunity:

12 th - Corporate Prayer 7-7:45pm

12 th - Corporate Bible Study- Application Time ( Corinthians 12)

There’s A Party Going On-Part 1 - Esther 1:1-4,7-9

Outline-January 2, 2022

Text: Esther 1:1-4,7-9

Title: There’s A Party Going On-Part 1

Quote: Tough times can trigger poor decisions

Points:

I. Host and Guests ( vv. 1-4)

II. Luxurious Accommodations ( vv. 7-9)

Sermon Application:

1. What did you learn about God’s Providence? How can you implement this

understanding in 2022?

2. What do you think of the following quote: “Listen to the whisper of God

behind the roar of your circumstances”?

3. Have you ever thought my life would be so much better in only . . .?

4. Do you struggle with believing in God even when you don’t see God at

work?

Ministry Opportunities:

5 th - Corporate Prayer- 7pm-7:45pm

5 th - Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- 2 Corinthians 12:19-21