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!
Praise God for Saving Us!
Praise God for saving us! – 1 Peter 1:3-5
Notes:
1) Grounds of our salvation – v3a
2) Guarantee of our salvation – vv3b-5
- Why can we be certain that our salvation is secure? When will we receive our final salvation (inheritance)?
- How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15)
- As you think about your salvation, what attributes of God do you want to praise Him for?
- How should knowing that we have a future incorruptible inheritance affect a Christian’s view of money and possessions?
- How has this passage both excited you about where you are heading, and increased your confidence that you’ll get there?
Other passages to consider:
Ex 34:6; Matt 5:5; 6:19-21; Jn 3:1-6; Rom 8:12-25; 1 Cor 15:50-58; Eph 1:16-18; 2:1-7; Col 3:4; Titus 2:13; 1 Pet 1:3-9,13,23; Rev 21:1-5
Joy and Faith in the New Year
Joy and Faith in the New Year- Psalm 9
Notes:
Daily:
1) – vv1-12
2) – vv13-20
Digging Deeper:
-What effect does thanksgiving have on a person’s spirit? How does thanksgiving glorify God?
-How does praising God and recounting His deeds help prepare you for future trials?
-Why should we pray? What all does God accomplish through prayer?
Other passages to consider:
Matt 6:5-13; 28:20; Rom 12:1-2; Col 3:17; Heb 5:7; 13:5; Jam 5:13-18; 1 Pet 5:5-10.
Thanking and Praising the Lord
Thanking and Praising the Lord - Psalm 111
Notes:
Digging Deeper:
-How do God’s works reveal His character?
-Why is it important that we remember God’s works? How can we do that?
-What great works has the Lord done for you? How should you respond (according to this psalm)?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ex 34:1-10; Prov 1:7; Rom 1:18-25; 3:21-26; Eph 1:3-14; Col 1:11-14.
Give Praise and Thanks to the LORD!
Give Praise and Thanks to the LORD! – Psalm 100
Sermon Notes:
Reason #1 – The LORD is ___________!
Reason #2 – The LORD is ___________!
Reason #3 – The LORD is ___________!
Reason #4 – The LORD will ___________!
Reason #5 – The LORD is ___________!
Discussion Questions:
- Why is thankfulness to God important?
- How does thankfulness help us in our Christian lives?
- What are you thankful for? How/when can you express that to God?
- How can you daily practice thanksgiving to God?
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 17:7-8; Ex 33:17-34:8; Ps 95:1-7; 103:8-19; 118:1-4; Lam 3:22-25; Luke 17:11-19; Rom 1:21; 8:38-39; Col 3:15-17
Staying Faithful to our God
Staying Faithful to our God - Psalm 115
Sermon Notes:
1) Our Focus - _________________ - vv1-2
2) Our Confidence - _________________ - vv3-8
3) Our Charge - _________________ - vv9-11
4) Our Assurance - _________________ - vv12-16
5) Our Commitment - _________________ - vv17-18
Digging Deeper:
- What attributes of God do you see in this psalm? Praise Him for that!
- How has God blessed us and remained faithful to us? How does He promise to bless us in the future?
- What does it look like to stay faithful to God? What are signs/indicators that a person’s faithfulness is waning?
- How does this psalm help you trust in the LORD?
- In what areas are you especially needing to trust God now? Take some time to express your trust in God and to ask for grace to trust Him more.
Other Passages to Consider:
Psalm 33:12-22; Isaiah 43:1-7; 44:9-20; 46:9-10; Hab 3:17-19; Eph 1:3-11; 1 John 4:8-10