Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 32:1-43 Outline: Sobering Honesty Serious Helplessness Reflection Questions: Have you been inoculated with Scripture? (received “just enough” to exempt yourself from having to take it seriously). What is “The One Thing Necessary” for you to be happy? Why do you self-sabotage? Why do you cut yourself off from good things? How have […] The post National Anthem appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 31 Outline: Facing Fears The Face of Faith Facing the Music Reflection Questions: God says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” How do you get to […] The post The Face of God appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 30 Outline: Humiliation Himself Help Reflection Questions: Where do you currently need to embrace the offer of humiliation? How have you recently taken God up on His offer to simply be with you? What are your plans for taking God up on His offer this week? What feels truly significant and invigorating […] The post The Offer appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 29 Outline: Renewed by Remembering Renewed by Rallying Renewed by Repenting Reflection Questions: Which of God’s promises speak loudest to you? What is it about that particular promise that speaks to you? In what area of your life do you need to be more vigilant? Who will you ask to help? In […] The post Renewal appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Outline: Extent Purpose Bearer Reflection Questions: Which of the curses in this passage is the scariest to you? What is your reaction to the Lord warning you about it? To what degree do you “fear the Lord”? In your opinion, what is the proper balance between careful obedience and continual repentance […] The post Curses appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Outline: Clueless Childlike Contrition Reflection Questions: When was a time you experienced obedience to The Maker as a simple joy set before you? When was a time you made yourself miserable by constantly checking ‘the score’ and trying to control the outcome? Describe a recent moment when you felt the freedom […] The post Obedience & Being Overtaken appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 27 Outline: Remember and Worship (vv.1-10) Remember and Act (vv.11-26) Reflection Questions: Do you see yourself being cursed and needing to be rescued? What thoughts, desires, or deeds in your life are needing to be considered as cursed? What prevents you from seeing things this way? How does Jesus’ life, death, and […] The post Who Are You Talking To? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 26 Outline: The Evidence of Our Obsession The Story of Our Obsession The Benefactors of Our Obsession Reflection Questions: What are you evidently, manifestly, obsessed with these days? Do you honestly agree with Jesus that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a […] The post Obsession appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 25 Outline: Stolen Dignity (vv.11-19) Stolen Honor (vv.4-10) Stolen Justice (vv.1-3) Reflection Questions: Have you been lulled into complacency by the distracting powers of Satan, the enticements of the world, and the sinful desires of the flesh? Think of an example when you deprived someone of the truth. Why did you choose […] The post That’s Stealing! appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 24 Outline: Core Compassion (vv.1-5) Community Compassion (vv.6-22) Christ’s Compassion Reflection Questions: The Bible says that love is patient and kind; it is not rude, it doesn’t insist on its own way, it’s not irritable or resentful, and it endures all things. With this in mind, who (specifically) do you need to […] The post Compassion appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.