SSEFC 3/15/20 "The Haves and The Have-Nots P.2" - James 1:9-112

Quote:

Hold material goods and wealth on a flat palm and not in a clenched fist. -Allister Begg

Outline:

I. The Poverty of Richness (v.10)

Application:

1. Before today's message did you view yourself as a "rich" / a "have" saint? Why or why not? After today's message did you view yourself differently? Why or why not?

2. Before today's message did you desire to be a "have" saint? Why or why not? Di you appreciate their trial?

3. What role(s), if any, do "pride" and "grace" play on a rich saints eternal perspective?

4. Do you use your "richness" in light of eternity?

SSEFC 3/8/20 "Prepare for Battle" - Joshua 5:13-15

Outline

Prepare for Battle

Quote:

Victory comes when we realize that we cannot win without GOD.

Application

1. How difficult is it to give up control? Do you see submission as weakness or failure?

2. If prayer is an admission of dependence on GOD , how strong is your prayer life?

3. How much pride do you take in what you do without GOD?

4. To lose to GOD is to win with GOD. Are you a sore loser?

SSEFC 3/2/20 - "The Have And The Have - Notes p.1 " - James 1:9-12

Outline:

I. The Haves

II. The Have-Nots

Quote:

"It is only reasonable that this short life be lived in light of eternity - Charles Spurgen"

Application :

1. Do you live your life with an earthly perspective or a heavenly perspective?

2. If you are a saint in "humble circumstances" do you see yourself as blessed / in a high position? Why or why not?

3. What do you think about the following statement? Worry is wasting today's time cluttering up tomorrows opportunities with yesterday's troubles?

4. Are you glorifying/ rejoicing in your "humbled circumstances" or living in despair?

ssefc 2/23/20 "Wisdom to know you don't know" p.2 - James 1:5-8

Outline:

I. Wisdom in Asking (v.6)

II. Unwise Expectations (vv.7-8)

Quote:

"Doubt is not the absence of faith, but is the questioning of faith"

Application:

1. What did you learn about your faith level after today's message? What did you learn about your doubt level after today's message?

2. How has doubt affected your faith?

3. During your last trial, were you tossed to and fro? What about the one before that?

4. Spiritual Roadkill - can you personally relate? Have you witnessed spiritual roadkill with a close brother or sister in Christ?

ssefc 2/16/20 "Wisdom to know - you dont know" p.1 - James 1:5-8

Outline:

1. Lacking Wisdom (v.5a)

2. Pursuing Wisdom (v.5b-c)

Quote:

Knowledge can be memorized. Wisdom must be thoughtfully and prayerfully lived.

Application:

1. What is your working definition of spiritual wisdom: Do you live more by knowledge than spiritual wisdom? Why?

2. What did you learn about the 3-S's of wisdom? (i.e. Source, Supply, Sympathy).

3. What did you learn about the wonderful blessings of wisdom?

4. Do you view GOD as a generous giver? If so, why? If not, why not?

SSEFC 2/9/20 "Knocked Down but not out p.2" - James 1:1-4

outline:

1. The Purposeful Jab (v.3)

2. The Perfect Result (v.4)

Quote:

"Without trials , we would never develop endurance."

Application:

1. Do you understand that you cannot control the trials that you will face? (i.e. being good, being smart, etc.)

2. What is the significance of James starting verse 3 with the word "knowing" ?

3. How well do you endure trials? What did you learn about perseverance and patience?

4. What is meant by the statement: "maturity is developed only by the laboratory of life?"

ssefc 2/2/20 "Knocked Down But not Out" - James 1:1-4

Outline:

1. Faith and Trials (v.1)

2. Paradox in Trials (v.2)

Application :

1. When did you first begin to view yourself as a bond-servant of GOD?

2. How does your faith demonstrate itself?

A. In your Trials

B. How we treat people

C. What you say

D. How you pray

3. What do you think of the following statement: "The type Christianity that has "no experience of a changed life" is no Christianity at all"

4. Do you understand the difference between trials and temptations?

5. How do you view your trials?

ssefc 1/26/20 "A Cherished Life p.2" - Psalm 139:15-18

 I.  Planned Life ( vv. 15-16)

II.   Precious Thoughts ( vv. 17-18)

Application:

1.  How "protected" do you know you are?  How "protected" do you feel?

2.  Have you ever thought of the birth of a child being an accident/mistake?  Have you ever told someone or were you ever told that you were an accident/mistake?

3.  What do you think of the statement:  Not only did God take care in creating us, but He did it all for a purpose-His purpose.

4.  What impact does it have on you that God is thinking about you?

sermon 1/19/20 "A Cherished Life " - Psalm 139:13-16 p.1

Outline:

I. Personal and Precise Life (vv. 13-14)

II. Planned and Precious Life (vv. 15 - 16)

Quote: GOD cherishes what HE created.

Application:

1. As believers, have you given ownership of your body/ your life to GOD?

2. When did you realize that GOD was interested in you? What do you think about the fact that GOD was interested in you before you were even born?

3. Why do you think the concept of "sanctity" is not being taught in the church? (Sanctity of Life, Sanctity of Marriage, Sanctity of Bedroom, etc. )

4. As you read Psalm 139 - do you normally focus on the creation more than the Creator? Why?

ssefc 1”/12/20 In His Time - p.2 " - Jeremiah 29:10-14

outline:

I. Lean on HIM (vv. 12 - 13)

II. Rely on HIM (v.14)

Quote:

Anything that causes you and me to cry out to GOD is a great gift of HIS grace!

Application:

1. What are you doing to actively pursue GOD?

2. What did you learn about the three P's of prayer (practice , promise, persistence)?

3. What did you learn about the dangerous sand traps of prayer (own agenda, own desires, wrong places) ?

4. What do you think about the following statement: There is no greater power available to mankind than prayer?

5. What has GOD restored to you lately after a period of refining?