2015 sermon series in the books of 1 & 2 Samuel
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Outline: Kindness Takes the Initiative Kindness is Unexpected Kindness Leaves a Legacy Reflection Questions: Think of some of the kindest people you know. What makes them stand out in your mind? What was it about them? What do promises mean to you? How does this affect your take on God’s […]
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 8:1-18 Outline: Defeated Made Different A Distinct Dominion Reflection Questions: Do you find God’s Word “hard to stomach”? Jesus claims that all Scripture is ultimately about Him (Luke 24:25-27, 44ff) …Think of 5 ways in which the “hard to stomach” passages teach us about Jesus. Do you have a “strong sense […]
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-29 Outline: A Sensible & Sincere Plan A Surprising Response See Our Own Smallness & Savor Our Savior Reflection Questions: What’s are two examples of logical, popular, and sincere things we do “for God” that are perhaps NOT pleasing to God. Invest 30 minutes reflecting and writing about a time when God’s […]
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-23 Outline: Self-Sufficiency Sin Surprised by Grace Reflection Questions: When/where do you find yourself believing the lie of self-sufficiency? (e.g. Which of your competencies do you allow to cloud your view of God? …What kind of “guarantees” do you attach to your talents?). How is the holiness of God perhaps present, but peripheral […]