Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

Lesson 1: A confession with ____ ____________ isn’t a confession (1 Sam 15:24).

Lesson 2: At the lowest points ______________________ is still available (1 Sam 15:23, 26).

Lesson 3: We ____________ ____________ to God’s discipline (1 Sam 15:27-28; Pro 13:24, 29:15).

Lesson 4: David was “better” ________ ________ because of his repentance (1 Sam 15:28; Pro 28:13 – Saul’s confessions: 1 Sam 15:24, 30, 26:21 cf. David’s confessions: 2 Sam 12:13, 24:10, 17, 1 Chr 21:8, Psa 41:4, 51:5).

Lesson 5: We see confession without repentance with:

(Part I) Pharaoh, who only wanted the consequences to stop (Exo 9:27-35, 10:15-20; 2 Cor 7:10).

(Part II) Balaam, who had no intention of changing (Num 22:12, 22, 33-34).

(Part III) Achan, who only confessed because he was caught (Josh 6:19, 7:13, 16-20).

(Part IV) Saul, who only confessed because ____ ____________ something (1 Sam 15:24, 30)

Lesson 6: It’s ________________ to KNOW OF God ______________ KNOWING God (1 Sam 15:15, 21, 30; Matt 7:21-23; Gal 4:9; 1 Thes 4:5; John 17:1-3).

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Memory Verses: 1 John 2:15-17

 

Day 1: Read 1 Sam. 15:24-30 and discuss: Describe some confessions you have heard, or even said yourself. What sort of excuses did they contain? What were the outcomes of confessing in such a way (with excuses)? Why did Saul confess?

Day 2: Read Pro. 13:24 & 29:15 and discuss: Parents, ask your children: “Why do we discipline you?” or “What is the purpose of discipline?” When discipline is about to happen, what is the demeanor of your children? What do you do in response to a child who is not submitting to the discipline they are about to receive or are receiving? What should you do in such a situation?

Day 3: Read Saul’s confessions in 1 Sam 15:24, 30, 26:21 and David’s confessions in 2 Sam 12:13, 24:10, 17, 1 Chr 21:8, Psa 41:4, 51:5 and discuss: Why was David “better” than Saul. What differences do you see in their confessions?

Day 4: Read Matt 7:21-23 and discuss: What evidence is there that these people knew OF the Lord? What evidence is there that they didn’t KNOW the Lord? What is clearly no substitute for repentance? How do we pass from knowing OF God to KNOWING God?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott (Elder) and Steve Moeller (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9: Marty & Bonnie Ailshie, Martin & Anna Ailshie, Lori Anderson, Chrystal Anderson, Laurel Anderson, Drew & Melody Anderson

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State -  Lt. Governor Brad Owen; Nation – Vice President Joe Biden

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Iraqi Arabs (Muslim, in Australia)

Lesson 1: We see confession without repentance with:

(Part I) ______________, who only wanted the consequences to stop (Exo 9:27-35, 10:15-20; 2 Cor 7:10).

(Part II) ____________, who had no intention of changing (Num 22:12, 22, 33-34).

(Part III) __________, who only confessed because he was caught (Josh 6:19, 7:13, 16-20).

Lesson 2: Confess your sin before God ______________ ____ (Num 32:23b; Jer 16:17; 23:24; Amos 9:3; Heb 4:13; 2 Sam 12:12; Pro 28:13).

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Memory Verse: Romans 8:1 

Day 1: Read Exodus 9:25-27 and discuss: What does Pharaoh say that indicates his perspective has changed? In what ways does his confession fall short? Consider a time in your life when sin was exposed: were you truly repentant or did you say things like, “It just happened this one time”?

Day 2: Read Numbers 22 and discuss: What did God intend for Balaam to do from the very beginning of his command to him? What did Balaam do in response to God’s command? What did God allow or permit? What was the result of this permission? Consider yourself, soberly, and ask: has there been an instance or episode of my life where God, likewise, allowed something to happen because of my fleshly persistence? What were the consequences of that allowance?

Day 3: Read Joshua 7:1-13 and discuss: Did Achan have time to confess and repent? Did he? Why not, do you think? Have you been in a similar situation? What were the results or consequences of your refusal to confess and repent?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague (Elder) and Tim Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Dave & Leah Zumstein, Ruth Zumstein, Tim Zumstein, Elizabeth Zumstein, Amy Zumstein

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson State - Governor Jay Inslee; Nation – President Barack Obama

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Fulani (Muslim, in Cameroon)

Lesson 1: ________ of ______ leads to sin (Exo 32:1; Pro 29:25; 1 Sam 15:24; Luke 12:4-5; verses showing Israel’s hostility to Moses: Exo 2:14, 5:21, 14:11-12, 15:24, 16:2-3, 17:3-4).

Lesson 2: Whatever ____ ______________ determines how we live (Exo 32:6; Psa 115:8).

Lesson 3: Resisting God __________ to ____________ (Exo 4:14 cf. 32:24; also Balaam in Num 22, Israel in 1 Sam 8, Hezekiah in 2 Kin 20; Gal 6:7).

Lesson 4: Even ____________ ______________ don’t cover our sins (Gen 3:12 cf. Gen 2:22, 3:7; Gen 3:13 cf. Gen 3:1-6, 1 Tim 2:14; 1 Sam 13:11 cf. 1 Sam 13:6-7; 1 Sam 15:15, 21 cf. 1 Sam 15:9; Exo 32:22-23 cf. Exo 32:1).

Lesson 5: ____________ __________________ makes it even harder to cover your sins.

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Memory Verses: Psalm 62:5-7

Day 1: Read Exodus 32:1 and discuss: Why did the people want Aaron to make them a god? Describe a time in your life or in the life of someone you know, when you (or they) were at least tempted to not walk by faith (where you wanted to walk by “sight”)? What did you choose to do (sin? resist the temptation?). What were the results/consequences of the situation?

Day 2: Read Exodus 32:1-6 and discuss: Did Aaron feel threatened by the children of Israel? What was his response to their demands? Why didAaron fear them rather than God? What was the result of his “fear of man”? Describe a time in your life when you were tempted to fear man rather than God. What were the results/consequences of that temptation?

Day 3: Read Psalm 115 and discuss: “Whatever we worship determines how we live.” What types of things (money, status, food, etc.) have you been tempted to worship (to make central to you life; sinning to get it, or sinning when you don’t, etc.)? How have you resisted these temptations? How is the worship of God central to your life? What do you do on a daily basis that demonstrates God is central?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald (Elder) and Jesse Studt (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Mark & Pam Van Schaick, Ellie Williams, Kevin Willis, Jim Wright, Shirley Yeager

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Police Chief Phillip Crochet; State: State Senator John Braun; Nation –Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Fulani (Muslim, in Nigeria)

Lesson 1: Saul covered his sins by:

(Part I) _______________ __________ (1 Sam 13:11, 15:15, 21).

(Part II) Trying to make himself ________ ________ (1 Sam 15:15, 20).

(Part III) ______________ (1 Sam 15:13-19 cf. 1 Sam 15:20).

(Part IV) Acting like he ________________ for ________ reasons (1 Sam 13:12, 15:15, 20 cf. 1 Sam 14:35).

Lesson 2: Our __________ makes us what to __________ our sins (Gen 3:11-13 cf. 1 Sam 13:11, 15:14, 19; Gen 4:6-7; Jon 4:4; Acts 9:4; Luke 22:48; Jam 1:13-14; Pro 13:10a).

Lesson 3: We can __________ our sins or ______________ them (Pro 28:13; Psa 32:3-5; 31:10, 38:2-3, 39:10, 51:8).

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Memory Verses: Psalm 56:3-4

Day 1: Read 1 Sam. 13:11 & 15:15, 21 and discuss: Describe a scenario where you or someone you know was tempted to shift the blame or make excuses? Was the temptation resisted or not? What happened as a result of this temptation?

Day 2: Consider Lesson 2 from the sermon and discuss: In what ways are you most tempted to cover your sin? When was the last time? What have you specifically done in order to respond differently in the future? Pray together with your family or friends for the grace you each need to respond rightly.

Day 3: Read Psalm 32 and discuss: What were the consequences when David did not think rightly or did not do rightly? What were the results when David did do rightly and think rightly?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug (Elder) and Randy Hanson (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Andy & Gwen Stephenson, Isaac Studt, Jesse & Mary Studt, Carl & Audrey Templin, Diane Tompkins

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland City Council; State - State Senator Dean Takko; Nation – Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith

An Unreached People Group: Fulakunda (Muslim, in Senegal)

Lesson 1 from “Allowing Sin to Remain – Part III”: Israel allowed Canaanites to remain, and we allow sin to remain because:

(Part I) ____ __________ its existence (Judg 1:28, 30, 33, 35).

(Part II) ____ don’t ____________________ partial obedience is disobedience.

Lesson 2: Partial obedience:

(Part I): Makes us ________ ________ we did something good (1 Sam 15:13, 20 cf. 1 Sam 10:8, 13:8-10).

(Part II) ______________ please God.

(Part III) Produces __ ________ ________ turmoil.

Lesson 3: If we __________ ____________ we’re doomed to repeat our failures (1 Sam 13:8-9 cf. 15:15, 20-21; 13:10 cf. 15:13; 13:11 cf. 15:15, 21; 13:12 cf. 15:15, 21).

Lesson 4: Our repentance must ______________ __________ (Matt 3:8; Luke 3:8a; Eph 5:8-9; Acts 26:20; Eph 4:25, 28-29, 31-32; Col 3:8, 12; 1 Sam 15:24, 30, 24:16-21, 26:21-25; Matt 12:43-45).

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Memory Verses: Romans 12:1-2

 

Day 1: Consider the life of Saul & discuss: why did he allow sin to remain in his life, according to Pastor Scott’s explanation? Prayerfully consideryour own life and ask the Lord to show you in what ways you “enjoy” the presence of sin in your life. Another way of asking this question is: “In what areas of my life am I “mostly” obedient?”

Day 2: Considering Saul’s example of partial obedience, think to examples in the life of your family. In what ways are your children “partially obedient”? In what ways are you? Have your children changed and repented and become fully obedient? Have you? If you are single, ask a trusted friend to pray with you and help you examine yourself in light of “partial obedience”. What things in your life need to be “utterly destroyed”?

Day 3: Read Eph. 4:25-32 and discuss: Think of another common sin. What would someone need to “put on” in order to demonstrate their desire to repent is genuine? Discuss this with your family or friends. Pray together for the grace you each need to “put on” the things that God shows you to “put on”.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott (Elder) and Steve Johnson(Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Allan & Kandie Schmitz, Malyna Schmitz, Paul & Erin Seidel, Matt & Beth Snyder, Gary & Linda Sprague, Scott & Summer Steenbarger

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Mayor Will Finn; State - State Senator Ann Rivers; Nation – Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Java Pesisir Lor (Muslim, in Indonesia)