Check here each week for information to prepare your heart for the upcoming sermon and follow-up questions you can use after the sermon to dig deeper and disciple your family!
Like Father, Like sons
Like Father, Like sons – Matthew 5:9
Sermon Notes:
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Digging Deeper:
- What is mankind’s most fundamental need? How does Christ alone meet that need?
- Why is unity in the church so important?
- How does the Gospel enable reconciliation with others?
- What happens as we are conformed to the image of Christ? What result(s) take place?
Other Passages to Consider:
Prov 6:16-19; 15:1; Isa 9:6-7; 52:7; John 17:20-21; Rom 12:17-21; 2 Cor 5:16-21; Eph 2:12-22; Col 1:18-20; Jam 4:1-3
Focused on the Lord
Focused on the Lord – Matthew 5:8
Sermon Notes:
Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
Digging Deeper:
- What sins are clouding your vision of the Lord? Confess those sins and ask God to help you put them to death by the Spirit.
- Are there other things (maybe not sinful things) that are getting in the way of your devotion to Christ? How can you keep Jesus as the primary focus of your life?
- What do you see when you gaze upon the beauty of the Lord? What attributes of God are especially meaningful to you right now?
- How does this verse make you thankful for the finished work of Jesus Christ?
Other Passages to Consider:
1 Sam 16:7; Ps 24:3-4; 51:10; 86:11; Prov 4:23; Ezek 36:25-26; Matt 12:34; 15:18-20; 23:27; 1 John 3:1-3; Rev 22:1-5
Channels of Mercy
Channels of Mercy - Matthew 5:7
Sermon Notes:
Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy."
1) Mercy Defined
2) Mercy Needed (our __________________)
3) Mercy Given (riches of God’s kindness ________)
4) Mercy Required (Christ calls us to _______________)
Discussion Questions:
- What was your condition like apart from Christ?
- How has God shown you mercy?
- What might your life be like now if God had not saved you?
- What are some practical ways that you can show mercy right now to those who are hurting?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 40:11; 103:1-5; Lam 3:22-23; Hos 6:6; Mic 6:8; Eph 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-8; 1 Pet 1:3-7; 2:10; Jude 21.
Hunger for Holiness
Hunger for Holiness - Matthew 5:6
Sermon Notes:
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Digging Deeper:
- What is your focused pursuit in life? If it is not what it should be, then ask God to help you have the right desires.
- Why should we pursue holiness in our lives? How could it draw us closer to God?
- What is one area of your life God would like you to bring in conformity to His Word? What steps can you take to grow in this area?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 42:1-4; 63:1-8; Rom 8:29; 2 Cor 3:18; Eph 3:17-19; 5:1-21; 1 Peter 1:12-2:9; 1 Jn 1:5-10