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sERMON oUTLINE Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17 I. The message of Christmas is that the Gospel is good news, not good advice. A. Matthew begins the Christmas story with a list of names. He lists many of the ancestors of Jesus. Why? He is grounding the person of Jesus in history. He is saying that Jesus is…
Sermon Outline November 15, 2020 Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-16 I. The glory of God comes in salvation. A. “You went out for the salvation of your people, for the salvation of your anointed” (vs. 13). Everything that God does in history He does for a reason. God always acts for the salvation of His people. And…
Sermon Outline Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2 I. We should pray that God preserves life. A. Habakkuk begins his prayer in verse 2 by saying: “O LORD, I have heard the report of you.” Habakkuk has heard the revelation that God has given to him about what is going to happen to Israel. He knows the destruction…
Sermon Discussion Questions 1. Why is it foolish to worship an idol? What are some modern idols that we worship today? 2. In what way is an idol a teacher of lies (vs. 18)? How does an idol deceive the person who worships it? 3. In what way does God want the proud to be silent before Him…
SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1) What does Habakkuk choose to praise God for in vs. 12-13? Are there some aspects of God’s character you need to praise Him for in your difficult days today?2) Why is Habakkuk troubled by God’s decision to use Babylon to bring judgment on Judah (vs. 15-17)? What is the cause of…
sermon discussion questions 1. What does Habakkuk choose to praise God for in vs. 12-13? Are there some aspects of God’s character you need to praise Him for in your difficult days today? 2. Why is Habakkuk troubled by God’s decision to use Babylon to bring judgment on Judah (vs. 15-17)? What is the cause of his…
Sermon discussion questions 1. Have you ever been surprised by how God has answered one of your prayers? Is it because you told God how to answer your prayer? 2. What imagery does God use to describe the power of the coming forces? How does the Babylonians’ power compare to God’s power? 3. Does it surprise you that…
Sermon Discussion Questions 1. What is Habakkuk’s complaint to God? Do you ever have similar complaints as you look at our society? 2. Why does Habakkuk address God with His covenant name LORD (vs. 2)? What is significant about the prophet’s use of this name for God? 3. Habakkuk needed to trust that God is the sovereign King…
Sermon Discussion QUestions 1. How does the unity of the church make visible the invisible unity of God the Father and Jesus the Son? Can people see the love of the Father and the Son for each other based on looking at your relationships within the church? 2. How much does God love you as an individual…
Sermon Discussion Questions 1. How does this passage help you think about how to relate to your church leaders? What are some practical steps you can take to be supportive to your leaders and to bring joy to them? 2. What are some false teachings going around the church at large these days? Why do you think…
