Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Outline: Certain Death A Determined King Defying Death Reflection Questions: When was a time that you felt especially small, weak, overwhelmed, unable, and/or afraid? …How did you cope with that feeling (e.g. [a] some version of self-reliance OR [b] desperate dependence upon the Anointed Champion of fallen and finite sheep-like […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 Outline: Humble Beginnings The Heart of the Matter The Helper Reflection Questions: What are some things that have happened in your life that seem purposeless? How might God be working through these unexpected means? Identify some ways in your life that you are overly preoccupied with outward appearances. In other […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Outline: Not Listening Listening to the Wrong Voices Rejection Reflection Questions: What are some parts of the Bible that you don’t like to hear? Why do you prefer, in those cases, to listen to your own voice rather than God’s voice? How have you convinced yourself that your sin isn’t […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 14:24-46 Outline: Consumed with the Quest for Credit Consequences A Crucified Christ Reflection Questions: Write down 3 ways you try to get credit, recognition, and/or attention. Write down 2 reasons why obtaining credit, recognition, and/or attention is so important to you. What is your primary – go to – strategy for […]