Sandhills Community Church Sermons

 
The Discipline of Discipline
2 Corinthians 2:5 - 11What is the background information that sets up this passage?
1. The __________________ of DisciplineIn verse 5, why might Paul have referred to the
individual as “anyone”?
Sin in the church hurts _____________________.
2. The __________________ of DisciplineWhat punishment has likely been used on the
offender?
Where do we find instruction from Paul to the Corinthians regarding church discipline?
What does Luke 17:3-4 remind us?
Churches can handle sin with either inappropriate____________ or ______________.
3. A ______________ with Discipline
What does the “Lord’s Prayer” remind us?
What do we know about Satan?
Satan is equally pleased with discipline that is either too___________ or ______________.
4. The ______________ of Discipline
What do we find in Matthew 18 about confronting a sinful person?
Churches can handle sin with either inappropriate____________ or ______________.
3. A ______________ with Discipline
What does the “Lord’s Prayer” remind us?
What do we know about Satan?
Satan is equally pleased with discipline that is either too___________ or ______________.
4. The ______________ of Discipline
What do we find in Matthew 18 about confronting a sinful person?

The Appeal of Paul
2 Corinthians 1:12 - 2:4
What has led up to the writing of this letter?
1.  The _______________ of Paul
Is Paul’s boasting wrong?  Why or why not?
Why might the Corinthians have been inclined to turn away from Paul’s authority?
What does Paul mean that the promises of God find their “yes” in Jesus (1:20)? 
What other Scripture reminds us that the Holy Spirit is a seal and a guarantee for Christians?
2.  The _______________ of Paul
Why did Paul decide not to visit the Corinthians again?
What do we learn about church discipline from Paul?
What does Proverbs 3:11-12 remind us?
 
 

Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt?
Part 2: Is There a Fix for Broken Faith?
Life is about risk. Faith is _______________.
Can faith and doubt co-exist?
Reactions to suffering, pain and doubts: Lessons from the oldest book and a conflicted father
Principle #1: Be honest with God by keeping the _______________ going
Principle #2: _______________ your way through doubt to faith
Principle #3: Lean on God’s _______________ even when it’s messy
-God is good
-God can be trusted even if you don’t understand it all
-God hanging on the gallows
 
 

Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt?
Part 1: I Doubt It
What is _______________?
Can faith and doubt co-exist?
Why people doubt when it comes to faith? 
Worshiping doubters
Case Study: Jacob - Genesis 28 and Genesis 32
1. Wrestling with our doubts is _______________
2. Do some of the hard work _______________
3. The faith life offers both reliable sources yet also great     _______________
 
 

Corinthians - The Sequel!
What are some important background details for 2nd Corinthians?
How many letters (at the very least) do we believe were written to the Corinthians?
1. Paul’s _______________
To whom does Paul appeal to show his authority?
2. Paul’s _______________ of _______________
What is a comforter?
How does God use our pain?
Paul suffers for following Jesus.  Do we?
3. Paul’s appeal for _______________
Is prayer powerful?
 
 

The Will of God
1.  Aspects of God’s Will:  _______________ and _______________
Definition:  
What are examples of each?
2.  Aspects of God’s Will:  _______________  _______________
Also known as:
Definition:
What is an example?
3.  Aspects of God’s Will:  _______________  of _______________
Also known as:
Definition:
What is an example?
4.  Aspects of God’s Will:  _______________  _______________
Also known as:
Definition:
What is an example?
5.  Aspects of God’s Will:  _______________  _______________
Definition:
What is an example?
Closing Thought:
 
 

The Word Makes A Difference
John 5:1-14
 
 

Peter - God’s Kind of Man!
1. Peter Follows Jesus
2. Peter Affirmed as the Foundation; the Leader
3. Peter Did Not Know His Own Weakness
4. Peter Learning the Cost of Love
5. Peter Getting An Education
6. Peter - The Fearless Follower