Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Outline: Audacious Faith Armor-bearing Encouragement Astonishing Results Reflection Questions: When was a time you did something risky (perhaps even reckless) for the sake of something bigger than yourself? Read Hebrews chapter 11. …In light of God’s definition and demonstrations of FAITH – what are 3 ways you’ve been misunderstanding (and […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 13 Outline: Scared Self-sufficiency Slavery Reflection Questions: What are you scared of? …Where, and when, do you find yourself hiding, worried, or tense? Think back to a scenario 15 years ago when you were scared …what were you scared of? What was the primary focus of your fear? …From where you […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 12:1-25 Outline: Indictment (vv.1-13, 16-18) Credible Witnesses Stating the Case The Verdict Sentencing (vv.14-15, 19-25) Probation Penitence The Mediator’s Plea Reflection Questions: In what ways are you living as if God is not judge and judgment is not coming? What are those one or two habitual sins in your life that […]
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 9-11 Outline: Pride Israel’s Request Saul’s Insecurity Providence God’s Plan God’s Proof God’s Power Reflection Questions: Think of 5 ways we perceive celebrities as our kings. What are 3 ways you are afraid of failure, and/or disappointing people? Do you see the roots of pride in this insecurity? If Jesus says […]