Messages from Island Christian Church in Northport

Scripture—John 14:1-6

Application—

• This message is about change—what was going to change and what would not change—can you pick out what would go under each of these headings?

• Which of the three elements of keeping our hearts (see above) is most vital for you today?

• Is there an area you were thinking of during this message that you would be willing to share

for prayer?

Scripture—2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Application—

LIFE Group Leaders—this may be a good message to have someone share a time when God miraculously provided as they stepped out in faith. Maybe share from you own life or ask ahead.

• What part of this message was most instructive?

• Most challenging?

Scripture—Haggai 1:1-2:23

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS

(excerpted from “Consider Your Ways in the New Year”) By Don Whitney

Once, when the people of God had become careless in their relationship with Him, the Lord rebuked them through the prophet Haggai. “Consider your ways!” (Haggai 1:5) he declared, urging them to reflect on some of the things happening to them and to evaluate their slipshod spirituality in light of what God had told them.

Even those most faithful to God occasionally need to pause and think about the direction of their lives. It’s so easy to bump along from one busy week to another without ever stopping to ponder where we’re going and where we should be going.

Here are some questions to prayerfully ask in the presence of God as you “consider your ways”. This could be a great way to start off a meeting--setting some goals and becoming accountable to the group for their success.

• What’s the most humanly impossible think you will ask God to do?

• What’s the single most important thing you could do to improve the quality of your family life?

• In which spiritual discipline do you want to make progress , and what will you do about it?

• For whose salvation will you pray most fervently for?

• What habit would you most like to establish?

• Who do you most want to encourage?

• What’s one thing you could start doing to enrich the spiritual legacy you will leave to you

children and grandchildren?

• In what area of your life do you most need growth, and what will you do about it?

• In what area of your life do you most need change, and what will you do about it?

The value of many of these questions is not in their profundity, but in the simple fact that they bring an issue or commitment into focus. So let’s evaluate our lives, make plans and goals and live with Biblical diligence, remembering that, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage” (Proverbs 21:5). But in all things, let’s also remember our dependence on our King who said “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)

Scripture—Revelation 1:17-18 ~

Application—

• What evidence (eye witness accounts, historical perspectives or current day testimonies) have had the greatest impact on your faith walk ethos point on your life?

• What current day problem are you trusting Jesus to hold the key to?

Scripture—Matthew 21:1-11

Application—

• Have you had opportunity to see a plan of God unfolding and the privilege of being a part of it?

• Jesus was moved to tears for those who were indifferent, even hostile to Him and His message. How does that compare or contrast to our attitude?

• How does Psalm 126 both instruct and encourage us? "Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him."

Scripture—Mark 8:22-26

Application—

• How do this miracle contribute to my understanding of what Jesus is doing in my life right now?

• What critical decision do I need to make?

Scripture—2 Kings 7:3-11

Application—

•Do you share you faith? If so, when was the last time you did so? If not, what is holding you back?

•How has this message spoken to you about sharing your faith?

•Did God give you someone with whom to share your faith and/or invite to church? Were you surprised by who God revealed or was it obvious?

Scripture—Proverbs 3:5-6

Application—

• Who are you putting your trust in?

• Where is your trust in God?

• What is God teaching you through this sermon?

Message from Rev. Michael O'Connor on Mar 12, 2017

Scripture—Mark 2:18-3:6

Application—

• In terms of excitement and fervor, how does the current “state of your faith”compare to earlier times in your life?

• Which balloon feels more like where you are with God at the present time?

• How as the truth of I John 4:19 been helpful? “We love because he first loved us.”