"Dressed For Success" - 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Outline-March 19, 2023

Text: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Title: “Dressed for Success”

Quote: “We need a faith in the Living God Himself: Not In Human Methods-Human Weaponry.”

Points:

I. Saints Improperly Dressed For Battle ( v.38)

II. Saints Undressed For Battle (v. 39)

III. Saints Properly Dressed For Battle ( v.40)

Application:

1. Have you at times in your spiritual journey, tried to be someone you are not? Have you become a “mini ___________”?

2. During your spiritual journey, have you had to decline some advice because it wasn’t for you?

3. How do you define the words “victory” and “success”?

4. What did you learn from our discussion concerning David’s weaponry for battle?

Ministry Opportunities:

22nd- Corporate Praise and Prayer (7pm); Corporate Bible Study-Church of Smyrna (8pm)

25th – Workshop- “Spiritual Battlefield”- 9:30-12:30- please register by contacting by phone- 708.335.0700 or by email-ssefc18059@sbcglobal.net

26th – SSEFC Sunday School- 9:30am-10:30am

1st- Couples Small Group- 10:30-noon

7th- Good Friday Service- 6pm

9th- Special Resurrection Service- 9am-starting time

"The God Who Understands" Scriptural Text: Heb. 4:14 - 16

Outline - March 12, 2023

Text: Heb 4:14 - 16

Title: The God Who Understands

Application:

Ministry Opportunities:

Corporate Prayer, Wed. @ 7 p.m.

Bible Study, Wed. @ 8 p.m.

Ladies’ Small Group – Sat., 18th @ 10 a.m.

Workshop

Spiritual Battlefield

Sat. 25th @ 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

"Godly Preparation For Battle" Scriptural Text: 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Outline-March 5, 2023

Text: 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Title: Godly Preparation For Battle

Quote: Our private victories make possible our public victories

Points:

I. David’s Resolve ( vv. 31-33)

II. David’s Remembers ( vv. 34-37)

Application:

1. How’s your spiritual resolve?

2. Has anyone ever questioned your ability, your capability even though you had demonstrated willingness? Do you have a better understanding of the difference between ability, capability, and willingness?

3. What triggers you to action? You being disrespected or God being disrespected?

4. What is your God-Story? How often do you remember it? How often do you share it?

5. What do you do to remember the presence and power of God?

Ministry Opportunities:

8th- Corporate Praise and Prayer (7pm) & Corporate Bible Study (8pm)

15th- Charter

18th- Ladies’ Small Group-10am

25th- Workshop- “Spiritual Battlefield“ 9:30am-12:30

" Life’s Distractions " Scriptural Text : 1 Samuel 17:22-30

Outline-February 26,2023

Title: Life’s Distractions

Text: 1 Samuel 17:22-30

Quote: Expect life distractions and then overcome them.

Points:

I. Becoming Aware of the Battle (vv. 22-23)

II. Engaging in the Battle ( vv. 24-27)

III. Losing Focus of the Main Battle ( vv. 28-30)

Application:

1. How well do you follow instructions? Do you find yourself adding or subtracting from the instructions you are given?

2. When you become personally aware of a battle, how do you determine if you are to engage or disengage? Are you an engaged or disengaged Christian?

3. Do you struggle with seeing beyond your fears? What steps do you take to see beyond your fears?

4. What motivates you- personal gain, personal happiness or glorifying God?

5. Do you perceive your life distractions as ways to destroy you, or develop you?

Ministry Opportunities:

1st-Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45

1st – Corporate Bible Study- Application Time- Church of Ephesus

4th – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30

5th- Lord’s Supper

" Something To Rejoice About" Scriptural Text : Acts 8:25-31; 35-39

Outline- February 19, 2023

Title: Something To Rejoice About

Text: Acts 8:25-31; 35-39

Quote: Obedience is a habit we must develop in our daily life.

Points:

I. Rejoicing In Our Divine Appointments ( vv. 25-28)

II. Rejoicing In Our Divine Understanding ( vv. 29-31)

III. Rejoicing In Our Divine Conversion ( vv. 35-39)

Application:

1. How well are you watching for opportunities? How well are you listening for God’s voice? How much is God’s voice leading you?

2. What do you think of the following statement: “When the Spirit brings a prepared servant and a contrite sinner together, there will be a harvest”?

3. What did you learn about “successful witnessing”?

4. What did you learn about baptism? What kept you from getting baptized?

Ministry Opportunities:

19th- Baptism Sunday

22nd – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

22nd – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm

" Carrying Out The Father’s Business" Scriptural Text :1 Samuel 17:12-20a

Outline- February 12, 2023

Text: 1 Samuel 17:12-20a

Title: Carrying Out The Father’s Business

Quote: Our job doesn’t define us-we define our job

Points:

I. The Father’s Children ( vv. 12-15)

II. The Father’s Errand ( vv. 16-20a)

Application:

1. Does your presence calm the situation or does it intensify the situation?

2. How long has your giant stalked you?

3. Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever been the bully?

4. What do you think of the following statement: “The giant you are facing

may just be God’s means of getting you to ask Him for the blessing He has

been waiting to give you all along”?

5. How well are you doing in providing wellness check for your brothers and

sisters in Christ?

Ministry Opportunities:

12 th - Wedding of Blake and Mia @ 3:30

15 th – Charter @4:00

15 th – Corporate Praise and Prayer @ 7-7:45pm

15 th – Corporate Bible Study @ 8pm- Church of Ephesus

18 th – Funeral of Melvin Sanders-Gatlings Funeral Home-11:30

19 th - Baptism Sunday

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"Willing To Battle," Scriptural Text :1 Samuel 17:1-11

Outline- February 5, 2023

Title: Willing To Battle

Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Quote: Focus on giants-you stumble; Focus on God-your giants tumble. Max Lucado

Points:

I. The Location of the Battle ( vv. 1-3)

II. The Intimidation of the Battle ( vv. 4-7)

III. The Redefinition of the Battle ( vv. 8-11)

Sermon Application:

1. As a believer in Jesus Christ, do you truly believe you may be victorious in spite of life’s obstacles?

2. As a believer in Jesus Christ, do you know that your three main enemies are Satan, The Flesh, The World?

3. Do you focus too much on the size of your giants rather the size of your God?

4. Have you allowed the enemy to redefine the terms of engagement for battle?

Ministry Opportunities:

5th- Baptism Class after Morning Service

8th- Corporate Praise and Prayer Missiles- 7:745pm

8th- Corporate Bible Study- Church of Ephesus- 8-9pm

12th- Wedding- Mia and Blake- 3:30/ Reception by Invitation Only

19th -Baptism Sunday

"Calming The Savage Beast," Scriptural Text :1 Samuel 16:14-23

Outline-January 29,2023

Title: Calming The Savage Beast

Text: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Quote: What God permits He is often said to do.

Points:

I. An Evil Spirit ( vv. 14-16) II. A Musician ( vv. 17-20) III. An Armor-Bearer ( vv. 21-23)

Sermon Application:

1. What did you learn about the difference of the operation of the Holy Spirit between the Old Testament and New Testament?

2. What is your reputation amongst unbelievers? What is your reputation amongst believers? Do you understand the difference between reputation and character?

3. What do you think of the statement: “ God normally trains His people in private before He uses them in public”?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on God’s Tools? ( i.e. Sameness, Secrecy, Solitude)

5. When you are overwhelmed/troubled/terrorized, where do you seek relief?

Ministry Opportunities:

1st- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

1st- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9m- Revelation 2-Church of Ephesus

5th- Baptism Class- Immediately Following Morning Service

"God Knows Your Heart," Scriptural Text : 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Outline-January 22, 2023

Text: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Title: God Knows Your Heart

Quote: God is not nearly as impressed with people’s achievements as we are.

Points:

I. God’s Heart Check ( vv. 6-7)

II. God’s Heavenly Anointing ( vv. 8-13)

Application:

1. What does the Lord see when He sees your heart?

2. What do you think of the statement: “God is not nearly as impressed with people’s achievements as we are”?

3. What did you learn from our discussion on “Three Aspects of Having A Heart After God”?

4. What do you think of the statement: “ If we want to be used by the Lord, let us be encouraged to be faithful where we are. Grow where you are planted”?

5. What do you think of the statement: “God loves to color outside the lines of human expectations”?

Ministry Opportunities:

25th- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

25th – Corporate Bible Study- Church of Ephesus- 8-9pm

"Chosen By God," Scriptural Text : 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Outline-January 15, 2023

Title: Chosen By God

Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Pts.

I. God’s Sovereign Providence- vv. 1-2

II. God’s Sovereign Plan -vv. 3-5

Quote: Faith is counting on Him when we do not know what tomorrow holds

Application:

1. Do you remember the last time you asked for something that was not best for you?

2. What dd you learn from our “Three Strike” discussion?

3. What did you learn from our discussion on “God’s Call For Action”?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on God’s Sovereignty?

5.

Ministry Opportunities:

16th- Sis. Susan Wilson’s Funeral- Orland Christian Reformed Church- 7500 W. Sycamore Drive, Orland Park, IL- 9am- Viewing, 10am- Services

18th- Charter- 4pm

18th- Corporate Praise- 7pm / Corporate Bible Study- 8pm- Revelations 2- Church of Ephesus

19th- Ministerial-11:30am- Villa Park, IL

20th- Carolyn Jordan’s ( sister of Sis. Joan) Funeral-Morning Missionary Baptist Church- 2075 Kentucky Street, Gary, Indiana- Visitation-9-11/ Services- 11

21st – Donnie Verges- nephew of Dorothy Coleman- Funeral will be held in Georgia

"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

"Believing Is Seeing," Luke 18:35-40

Outline-January 1, 2023

Title: Believing Is Seeing

Text: Luke 18:35-40

Quote: Our hindrances will either motivate us to fight on or discourage us and encourage us to give up.

Points:

I. Believing Is Seeing ( vv. 35-38)

II. Believing Is Believing ( vv. 39-40)

Application:

1. When you look back over your life, how blind have you’ve been to experiencing encounters with God?

2. When did you first see Jesus as God?

3. Do you understand the difference between “seeing is believing” and “believing is seeing”?

4. Do you live your life with a “Carpe Diem” mindset?

5. How do you hinderances affect you?

Ministry Opportunity:

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

4th- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm

"Making Room for Jesus," Luke 2:1-7

Outline-December 25, 2022

Text: Luke 2:1-7

Title: Making Room for Jesus

Quote: If God ordains it, He will make a way!

Points:

I. Actual Conditions Leading Up to the Birth (vv. 1-5)

II. Actual Accommodations of the Birth ( vv. 6-7)

Sermon Application:

1. Do you believe you are better equipped to share the biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ?

2. Do you believe and live your life by the following statement: ”If God ordains it, He will make a way” ?

3. What do you think of the following statement: “ Jesus is many things but He isn’t convenient”?

4. What did you learn about the character of God?

Ministry Opportunities:

28th- Corporate Praise – Night of Praise- 7-7:45

28th- Corporate Bible Study- Titus 3- 8-9pm

"The Expected Inexpectancy," Luke 1:26-32, 34

Outline-December 18, 2022

Text: Luke 1:26-32,34

Title: The Expected Inexpectancy

Quote: Riches make no one honorable; and poverty makes no one dishonorable

Points:

I. Planned Meeting ( vv. 26-27)

II. Planned Encounter ( vv. 28-29)

III. Planned Greatness ( vv. 30-32,34)

Application:

1. What did you learn about the importance of the Virgin Birth?

2. How do you normally respond when the Lord interrupts your plans?

3. What does it mean to you that the Lord is with you?

4. What did you learn about Gabriel’s annunciation?

Ministry Opportunities:

18th – Kidz Zone

18th - Members’ Meeting

21st – Charter- 4pm

21st – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7pm; Bible Study-8pm

25th- Birth of Christ Service-11am

"Stepping Down But Still Glorious," Philippians 2:5-8

Outline-December 11, 2022

Title: Stepping Down But Still Glorious

Text: Philippians 2:5-8

Impactful Bible Verse of the Week: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

Points:

I. Stately Preexistence ( vv. 5-6)

II. Servile Position (v.7)

III. Stunning Perfection (v.8)

Application:

1. How are you doing with your mindset?

2. Do you cling to your rights? Are you willing to relinquish your glories?

3. How eagerly do you take on the role of a servant? Have you ever felt some form of ministry/service was beneath you? Why or Why not?

Ministry Opportunities:

14th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm/Corporate Bible Study- Titus 3-8pm

16th – Seniors’ Luncheon- 1pm

17th – Ladies’ Small Group-10am

18th – Members’ Meeting- Immediately Following Morning Worship

"House of Bread," Micah 5:2

Outline-December 4, 2022

Text: Micah 5:2

Title: House of Bread

Quote: God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. John Piper

Points:

I. The Precious Place (v.2a)

II. The Prophetic Plan (v.2b)

III. The Powerful Person (v.2c)

Sermon Application:

1. What steps do you take to focus on spiritual matters rather than material

possessions? What steps do you take to not place your hope in things?

2. What did you learn about the small town of Bethlehem?

3. What did you learn about God’s Plans?

4. What did you learn about God’s First and Second Advent?

Ministry Opportunities:

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

7 th - Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm

10 th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30am

16 th - Seniors’ Luncheon- 1pm

17 th – Ladies’ Small Group-10am

18 th - Members’ Meeting- After Morning Worship

"A Made Up, Messed Up Mind." Romans 1:26-32

Outline

Text: Romans 1:26-32

Title: A Made Up, Messed Up Mind

Quote: Satan can only take that which is from God and pervert it.

Points:

I. Unnatural Living (vv.26-27)

II. Unnatural Thinking ( vv.28-32)

Questions:

1. What did you learn from our discussion on “Steps to Sin”?

2. What did you learn from our discussion of “natural” vs. “unnatural”?

3. What did you think of the statement: “sexual freedom turns out to bondage and enslavement”?

4. What did you learn from our “Three-Fold Application” discussion?

5. What did you learn from our discussion of the 21 negative qualities?

Ministry Opportunities:

November 30th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm

November 30th Corporate Bible Study Titus 3- 8pm

December 3- Sis. Marguerite’s mother-Lillian A. Ricks- J.W. Memorial A.M.E. Church-911 S. 6th Avenue-Maywood, IL 60153- Viewing-9:30-10:30/ Services 10:30-12. ( Wake- December 2nd- 4pm-7pm- Wallace Funeral Home 2020 W. Roosevelt Road-Broadview, IL)

"Emancipation from God" - Romans 1:21-25

Text: Romans 1:21-25

Title: Emancipation from God

Quote: Light rejected is light denied

Points:

I. Failure to Honor God- (vv. 21-23)

II. Failure to Accept God’s Truth ( vv. 24-25)

Application:

1. When you look back over your life- do you now see how foolish you were

when you thought you were so wise?

2. What have you exchanged for the glory of the incorruptible God?

3. What idols did you use to have before accepting Christ? What idols do you

still have?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on “idols”?

5. Is there anything luring your devotion and worship away from God?

6. What did you learn from our discussion on- “God gave them over”?

7. What do you think of the following: The greatest judgment God can inflict

on us is to let us have our own way?

Ministry Opportunities:

20 th – Kidz Zone

23 rd - Corporate Praise- Night of Thanksgiving- 7-7:45pm

23 rd – Corporate Bible Study- Titus 3- 8pm

" God’s Loving Wrath" - Romans 1:18

Outline-November 13, 2022

Text: Romans 1:18

Title: God’s Loving Wrath

Quote: God is perfect in His love is, but He is also perfect in His holiness and judgment.

Points:

I. God’s Wrath ( v. 18a)

II. Focus of God’s Wrath (v.18b)

III. Cause of God’s Wrath (v. 18c)

Application:

1. How much do you think about the wrath of God? What impact does God’s wrath have on you?

2. Has the wrath of God ever been offensive to your sensibilities?

3. What did you learn about “ungodliness” and “unrighteousness”?

4. What did you learn about suppressing the truth in righteousness?

Ministry Opportunities:

15th- Advisory Board Meeting

16th- Corporate Praise- 7pm

16th- Corporate Bible Study-8pm

19th- Ladies’ Small Group- 10am

"Revealed Living," Romans 1:17

Outline-November 6, 2022

Text: Romans 1:17

Title: “Revealed Living”

Quote: F.A.I.T.H.- Forsaking All I Trust Him

Points:

I. Righteousness Revealed ( v. 17a)

II. Faith Living (v.17b)

Application:

1. What did you learn from the 5 Reformation principles? ( 3-Sola, Solus, Soli)

2. What did you learn about “saving faith” from today’s message?

3. What did you learn from today’s message concerning, first faith vs. second faith?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on the F.A.I.T.H. acronym?

5. What did you learn from today’s message on “living faith”?

Ministry Opportunities:

9th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7-7:45pm

9th – Corporate Bible Study- Titus 3- 8-9pm

12th – Men’s Small Group

15th- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm