Sandhills Community Church Sermons

JJudges 9:1-21

Christ Encounters
1. Shepherds and Worship (Luke 2:8-21)
_______________ leads to worship
2. Mary and Worship (Luke 1:26-38; 46-55)
_______________ leads to worship
3. Wise Men and Worship (Matthew 2:1-12)
_______________ leads to Worship
What is the reason for the season?
"Fixing our eyes on Jesus"
What is your response to the Savior?

The Story of Christmas and Our Story
The Story -
What are the elements of dramatic structure?
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Denouement
When it comes to the Christmas story, what are the elements of exposition?
What are the elements of rising action?
What is the climax of God’s story?
In Matthew 1:18-25, what do we learn about Joseph’s journey?
In Luke 1:26-38, what do we learn about Mary’s journey?
Our Story -
In Luke 2:8-14, what do we learn about the Shepherd’s journey?
How should we respond to what we’ve heard? 

How Can They Hear
Romans 10:14-15

Wonder of a Counselor
Matthew 6:24-34
Worry is defined by your _______________
Worry causes us to _______________ out of control
Worship reverses _______________
Place your worry into the arms of the _______________  _______________
How can we beat anxiety and worry? 
I surrender the dominant worry of _______________ to my wonderful counselor

Gideon’s Defining Decisions
Judges 8:22 - 35Where is Scripture do we find the ‘fruit of the Spirit”?
1. Defining Decision of __________________What do the men of Israel want of Gideon?
How is Gideon acting like a pagan king?
2. Defining Decision of __________________What might have been the value of the gold earrings?
Gideon refused to be king, but how does his lifestyle seem “king-like”?
3. Defining Decision of __________________What is an ephod?
How is Israel “cheating” on the Lord?

The Exchanged Life
Ephesians 2:1-10
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How  are you impacted by knowing the benefits you have through a relationship with Jesus?
What is the difference in fighting for victory and fighting from victory?
What is holding you back from experiencing a new life in Christ?
What is God calling you to do right now to start living this new life?
 
 

Gideon’s Conquests
Judges 8:1-21 
What does Proverbs 15:1 remind us?
A little _____________ goes a ______________  ______________
1.  Gideon’s _______________
What is Gideon’s request from the people of Succoth?
In verse 6, why is Gideon likely rejected?
2.  Gideon’s _______________
Where is _______________ in this?
What does Romans 12:19-21 remind us?
In verse 11, why do the Midianite soldiers likely feel secure?
In verses 13-16, whose honor is Gideon defending?
A lesson from Gideon:
When we lose _______________ we lose ______________  _______________

Gideon and the 300
Judges 7 
1.  Gideon’s _______________
How can the “spring of Harod” be translated?
What is one of the things God understands about humanity?
What does Proverbs 27:1-2 remind us?
2.  Gideon’s _______________
What sign does God offer Gideon?
Gideon has to take a _______________ of _______________in order to find assurance.
3.  Gideon’s _______________
What time of night is the “middle watch”?
What is the effect of the non-traditional warfare (trumpets, shouting, and breaking pots)?
How does the victory here remind us of salvation in Christ?
Gideon’s Message for Today:
Insurmountable _______________ are an _______________      for God
What does John 16:33 remind us?

Luke 16:19-31 
Is this story a parable?
1.  Two Different ____________________
What do we know about the rich man?
What do we know about Lazarus?
2.  Two Different ____________________
Does the Bible ever describe a place of fire and torment?
Do we have bodies in the afterlife?
Can those in torment see those in paradise?
What are common heresies regarding the afterlife?
3.  Two Important ____________________