Sermons
"You've Got A Friend," Scriptural Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Outline-April 16, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Title: You’ve Got A Friend
Quote: The encouragement from a friend is priceless.
Points:
I. Nature of Friendship Uncommon Love ( vv. 1-2)
II. Nature of Friendship Covenant Love ( vv. 3-4)
Sermon Application:
1. Do you have more associates and acquaintances than friends? How would you define a friend?
2. When you look back over your life, who do you give thanks to God for strategically placing in your life?
3. Have you ever made a covenant of love?
4. What did you learn from today’s message on – Characteristics of True Godly Friendship?
Ministry Opportunities/Announcements:
19th- Charter- 4pm
19th- Corporate Praise/Prayer-7pm/ Corporate Bible Study-Church of Pergamum-8pm
23rd- Sunday School- 9:30-10:30- Discussion will be based on Application Questions from today’s message
"Believe," John 20: 24-29
Outline- April 9, 2023
Text: John 20:24-29
Title: Believe
Quote: Unless we start with doubts, we cannot have a deep-rooted faith.
Application:
1. What role does doubt play in your life?
2. How do you feel when you miss out on an opportunity to gather for corporate worship?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on the three lessons concerning doubt?
4. What did you learn about our discussion on -Times Doubt Creeps In?
5. What did you learn about the difference between doubt and unbelief?
Ministry Opportunities:
12th-Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm
12th- Corporate Bible Study-Church of Pergamum
15th- Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30
16th – Kidz Zone
23rd- Sunday School-9:30-10:30
"Saints’ Battle Cry, " Text: 1 Samuel 17:48-54
Sermon Outline- April 2, 2023
Title: Saints’ Battle Cry
Text: 1 Samuel 17:48-54
Quote: I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world. Mother Teresa
Points:
I. Battle Cry-Charge ( vv. 48-49)
II. Battle Cry-Let’s Go- ( vv. 50-54)
Application:
1. How often is your battle cry-charge? How long since you ran toward your battle/enemy?
2. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the “Four Things To Remember In Battle”?
3. What did you learn from the quote-“ There is no victory without a battle”?
4. How long since you loaded your sling and took a swing at your giant?
5. Does it motivate you when you see a saint facing their battles by faith in God?
Ministry Opportunities:
5th- Corporate Praise and Prayre-7pm/ Corporate Bible Study- 8pm
7th- Good Friday-6pm
8th- Sis. Owens’ Funeral- Wake- 9:30-10/ Funeral 10-11:30- All Nations Community Church 18620 Kedzie Ave., Homewood, IL
9th – Special Resurrection Sunday Service- 9am
"A Godly Perspective" = 1 Samuel 17:41-47
Outline-March 26, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 17:41-47
Title: A Godly Perspective
Quote: The one who by grace is walking by faith must not expect to be popular with men.
Points:
I. The Enemy’s Perspective ( vv. 41-44)
II. The Believer’s Perspective ( vv. 45-47)
Application:
1. What steps do you take to keep a godly perspective? Do you understand and appreciate the disdain the world has for you?
2. How well are you proclaiming God’s name?
3. What did you learn about Jehovah Sabaoth?
4. Are you battling using worldly weapons or divine weapons?
5. How does your life demonstrate there is a God?
6. Do you find yourself focusing on God’s faithfulness or your fears?
Ministry Opportunities:
29th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm
29th- Corporate Bible Study- Revelation 2- Church of Smyrna
1st – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-“Lifelong Commitment”
7th – Good Friday-6pm
9th – Special Resurrection Service- 9am
"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