1 Samuel 3 Sermon Study Questions
One of the ways God judges His people is by removing His word from our presence. How can this happen in the life of a church? How can this happen in the life of someone who rejects Jesus? Have you ever felt this in your own life? What is the appropriate response? When the word of God is present (preached / read / studied / memorized) God is present by His Spirit. How can you work to be more present before the word of God? Are there strategies for avoiding technology that we can use to be more [...]
1 Samuel 2:11-3:2 Sermon Study Questions
The priests had empty their role in Israel of any meaning by serving themselves instead of God and others. What ways have you empty your life of meaning by using this life and what God has given for yourself and not God and others? What are the gifts that you tend to think exist for you and not God? What things to you seem to horde to yourself instead of using them for others? The priests had devolved into empty worship by handling the things of God with no reverence for God. Are there activities that you do [...]
1 Samuel 2:1-10 Sermon Study Questions
How do we boast in the Lord? What specific ways do we champion the Lord? (Be practical and specific / worship testimonies) What strengths do you have that cause you to forget the Lord? How have your weaknesses reminded you of the Lord? How have you sought to be satisfied in temporary created things as opposed to seeking to be ultimately happy in God? In what ways do you see yourself as the giver of life? How are you convinced that you provide for yourself and forget God is your provider How have you seen God guide your [...]
Luke 15:1-10 Parables of the Lost
In your own words, describe what it means to be lost? Describe what it was like for you, personally, to once be lost and then found by God in Christ. What took place in your life? How did this happen? Does your self righteousness keep your from certain kinds of sinners? Who specifically? Why? How will you repent of this? What changes can you make to be more intentional engaging those with whom you struggle the most to love and serve? Who do you know that is “very” lost that you will pray for and begin to seek [...]
Cajun Hoopla
Why are we having a Cajun Hoopla? As a young growing church, times like this are vitally important as we seek to get to know one another. Throughout the year we schedule events like the Cajun Hoopla to simply hangout and enjoy one another’s presence. And why not raise money for missions as we do so? What does a Cajun Hoopla have to do with church planting?The Great Commission is a call to engage every culture in the world with the gospel through church planting. Obviously, the city of New Orleans represents a very distinct culture made up [...]
The Parable of the Sower Luke 8:4-15
Parable - from the word to throw alongside. A parable is a story or illustration thrown alongside a spiritual truth. Jesus uses parable to reveal TO HIS DISCIPLES the reality of presence of the kingdom of God so that they may see and -believe. “The devil is not the one who refuses to come to church. He attends. But not with any good intent. He takes away the Word from men. How many have been robbed of the sermon and their souls both at once!” - Thomas Watson God often judges rejection by leaving those who oppose the [...]