Ultimate Outcomes

Is the fact that God is forgiving a reason to do whatever we want? Does God's mercy mean this? What is the purpose of God's Grace? I can do whatever I want, because I'm forgiven is not an accurate view of His grace. Can we sin without causing harm? David's family was a mess because of the consequence of his sin, even under the mercy of God's forgiveness. 2 Samuel 12:9-14

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How accurate is our view of ourselves? Do we see ourselves in the way others do? Are we hyper critical of ourselves or do we see ourselves as flawless? How important is it for us to have really accurate self-awareness? God sent Nathan to shatter David's self delusion. Do we need Nathan's in our lives that help us see ourselves more clearly? 2 Samuel 12:1-14

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One of the greatest mysteries of humanity is this... when a man has everything, it is never enough. What do you long for currently and if you had that, how long would it satisfy? Money, power, status, popularity, pleasure all seem to breed more dissatisfaction. When we try to find satisfaction outside of God's will we come up short.

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Do we know God in such a way that love is our natural response to him? Haven't we been given more than we deserve? In this sermon we see what brings David into the rightful place under God's authority. What makes man desire to serve God?

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How does it feel to be in an unbalanced relationship? What does it feel like to be in 90/10 relationship? Doesn't it depend on who that relationship is with? A mother and daughter relationship that is 90/10 would be easier to understand than a 90/10 marriage, right? When we are on an unbalanced side of a relationship, we rarely see things as clearly as we should. 
2 Samuel 7:1-17

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Is God an idea or is God a person? Does God seem near or far away? What causes God to become real in our lives? When is God more than just an idea? What is our response to people who think that God is real? 2 Samuel 6:14-23

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Is God ever wrong? Have you ever got into that frame of mind? Have you ever thought that before? Has God ever seemed unreasonable to you? We often hear a statement that implies that God is Wrong. How could a loving God allow evil? Doesn't that imply that God is Wrong? Do we know enough to judge whether God is right or wrong? Are we knowledgeable enough to criticize God? 2 Samuel 6:1-15

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How important is our choice of who we follow? Is it possible to live a life without being a follower? Only the deceived think they can be their own masters. No one invents the ideas they are guided by. What should we look for in a leader? 2 Samuel 5:1-12

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Why does evil sometimes seem good? How is that evil becomes praiseworthy to man sometimes? Can evil ever be used in the service of good? Do we live in a time of extreme moral confusion where humanity exchanges the truth for a lie, causing evil. Can we individually ever do evil and expect a good result? 2 Samuel 4:1-2a and 5-12

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Is suffering something we should avoid at all costs? Should the goal of our life be to avoid struggle or suffering? Is it a necessary part of life to experience hardship or struggle? What does it take to achieve glory? If God loves us, would he take away struggle? What role does suffering play in our development? 2 Samuel 3:1

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