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Sunday May 28, 2017
Sunday May 28, 2017
Life-Changing Spiritual Disciplines: Biblical Confession, Part 2
May 28, 2017
1 John 1:9 (HCSB)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
A quick review of what we have covered . . .
I. Two types of necessary divine forgiveness . . .
- Judicial Forgiveness -- Forgiveness of sin’s penalty
- Parental Forgiveness -- Forgiveness from sin’s consequences
II. Why is confession necessary for a Christian?
- Christians are frequently in need of parental forgiveness!
- Christians are harmed spiritually by unconfessed sin!
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III. What does Biblical confession require?
- A recognition and acknowledgment of our sin
- A deep sorrow for our sin
- A personal confession to God regarding our sin
- A determination to stop engaging in the sin
Reflection Question
What action do you need to take to ensure you completely forsake your sin?
Next Sunday . . .
- When should we confess our sin to another person?
- What should I look for look for in a person to confide in?
- How should I respond when someone chooses to confide in me?
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Life-Changing Spiritual Disciplines: Biblical Confession (Part 1)
Date: May 21, 2017
Text: Ephesians 4:17-32; 1 John 1:9
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
I. Two types of necessary divine forgiveness …
- Judicial Forgiveness -- Forgiveness of sin’s penalty
- Parental Forgiveness -- Forgiveness from sin’s consequences
II. Why is confession necessary for a Christian?
- Christians are frequently in need of parental forgiveness!
- Christians are harmed spiritually by unconfessed sin!
Reflection exercise for this week
With the help of the Holy Spirit, thoroughly examine your life for any sin
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me. . . .” Psalm 139:23-24a
Next week
- What does Biblical confession require?
- When should we confess our sin to another person?
- What should I look for in a person to confide in?
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
May 14, 2017
Life Changing Spiritual Disciplines: Serving Others! (Part 2)
Pastor John Black
I. Why should I serve others?
- I was created for service (Ephesians 2:10)
- I have been gifted for service (1 Peter 4:10)
- I am commanded to serve others (Matthew 20:26-28)
- My church needs my service (1 Corinthians 12:27)
- Serving others gives meaning to life (Mark 8:35)
- I will be held accountable for my service (Romans 14:12)
- I will be rewarded for my service (2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 22:12)
II. What are three common barriers that can keep me from serving?
- Availability
- Self-Centeredness
- Perfectionism
III. How can I overcome these barriers?
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others too. (Philippians 2:3-4 NLT)
How?
*We must develop an attitude like Christ (Philippians 2:5)
A Christ-like attitude is one that …
- Values others more than themselves (Philippians 2:6)
- Becomes less so others can become more (Philippians 2:7)
- Lives in total obedience to God, no matter the cost (Philippians 2:8)
A spiritual gifts survey and a serving opportunities booklet are available!
Please contact the church office if you'd like one!
(admin@southgate.org or 417-886-3851)
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 2017
Date: May 7, 2017
Title: Serving Others! Part 1
Series: Life Changing Spiritual Disciplines
Pastor John Black
I. Why should I serve others?
- I was created for service (Ephesians 2:10)
- I have been gifted for service (1 Peter 4:10)
- I am commanded to serve others (Matthew 20:26-28)
- My church needs my service (1 Corinthians 12:27)
- Serving others gives meaning to life (Mark 8:35)
- I will be held accountable for my service (Romans 14:12)
- I will be rewarded for my service (2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 22:12)
Reflection Questions:
- How am I using my gifts to serve others?
- If I am not serving others, why is that?
- Am I serving others out of love for God, or am I motivated by other reasons?
Next Sunday . . .
II. What are three common barriers that can keep me from serving?
III. How can I overcome these barriers?
If you'd like a spiritual gifts survey or a serving opportunities booklet, contact the church office (417-886-3851 or admin@southgate.org)!
Sunday Apr 30, 2017
Sunday Apr 30, 2017
Date: April 30, 2017
Title: Amazing Grace, Part 3
Text: Matthew 6:9-15 (HCSB)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
I. What is forgiveness?
When we strive against all thoughts of revenge; when we will not do our enemies harm, but wish them well, grieve at their misfortunes, pray for them, seek reconciliation with them, and show ourselves ready on all occasions to help them. (Thomas Watson, Body of Divinity)
II. What does Biblical forgiveness in my life look like?
Forgiveness is not ….
- The absence of anger at the sin
- Removing the consequences from the sin
- Forgetting what happened
- Resuming a relationship without change
Forgiveness is …
- Releasing my “right” to get even
- Responding to evil with good
- Unlimited
- Unconditional
III. Why should I forgive someone who has hurt me?
Because …
- Bitterness and defiling others is the alternative
- It gives evidence to the authenticity of my salvation
- God has forgiven me, and He expects me to forgive others
IV. How can I forgive someone who has hurt me?
It is easier to act our way into feeling than to feel our way into acting.
- Pray for them
- Let it go
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Date: April 23, 2017
Text: Mark 14:27-31; 14:66-72
Title: Amazing Grace! Part 2: Restoring Grace!
Listening Guide
I. What are the causes of a Christian falling away from their faith?
The story of Peter shows us 5 common fail points in our lives.
- Over-Confidence
- Laziness
- Impulsiveness
- Fear
- Compromise
II. How does God respond when we fail?
- With Amazing Grace!
“. . . no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus . . . .” Rom 8:1
III. Why does God respond with Amazing Grace when we fail?
- God’s Love is Unconditional
- My Salvation isn’t based on my Works
- Jesus has taken my Punishment
- God’s desire is Restore us to Faithfulness
IV. What should I do if I have failed?
- Return!
- Use my Failures to Strengthen others
Sunday Apr 16, 2017
Sunday Apr 16, 2017
Date: April 16, 2017
Text: Matthew 27:15-25 HCSB
Title: Amazing Grace!
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
Who put Jesus in the tomb?
I. What do we know about Barabbas?
- He was Notorious
- He was a Robber
- He was a Rebel
- He was a Murderer
- He was a ________ __________ _________!
II. What do we know about Jesus?
- He was innocent
- He was defenseless
As crazy as this sounds…….
- He loved Barabbas!
III. What can I know from this story?
- God’s Love for me is undeserved!
- God’s Love for me is unconditional!
Join us next week as we learn more about God’s Amazing Love for Us!
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
Thursday Apr 13, 2017
April 9, 2017
Finding Peace
Luke 19:41-42 (NLT)
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
Luke 19:41–42 (NLT)
41 But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. 42 “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes.
Jesus was weeping for two groups of people as He entered Jerusalem:
- Those who willfully rejected
- Those who superficially accepted
- Both groups of people voided their opportunity for peace!
Two ways we frequently rob our lives of peace:
- We allow our selfish pride to destroy our life!
- We don’t realize that our missed expectations are the source of our frustration!
How do we find peace for our life?
- Allow Christ to be the ruler of our life!
Monday Apr 03, 2017
Monday Apr 03, 2017
April 2, 2017
Obedience to Christ in Our Thought Life
Dr. Nate Bock
Listening Guide
1. Understand the Voice You Hear (John 10:1-10, 24-27)
A. God's Voice (John 10:24-27) (2 Timothy 3:16)
God's voice is a guiding voice we can follow.
God's voice can be heard through His word.
God's voice convicts you.
B. Our Voice (Jeremiah 17:9) (Matt 15:19)
This is the voice in your head that is telling you to satisfy your desires with anything that doesn't match God's desires. Our hearts are wicked and deceitful, and we would be fools to trust them.
C. The Voice of the Enemy (John 10:10)
This is the voice in your head that is doubting God and telling you to rebel against Him. This voice condemns you.
2. Submit our thoughts, ideas, and feelings to God. (Phil 4:6-8)
3. Open yourself to Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit through the words of the Bible. (Romans 12:2) (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Final Questions:
1. What "strongholds" do you have that need to be demolished?
2. What thoughts need to be "taken captive?"
3. What are you worrying about that you should be praying about?
4. How will you get God's Word into your mind every day?
Monday Mar 27, 2017
Monday Mar 27, 2017
Date: March 26, 2017
Series: Life-Changing Spiritual Disciplines: Evangelism
Title: The Share Dare, Part 2
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
I. Scriptural principles we must understand:
Philemon 1:6 (ESV)
. . . and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ. (emphasis added)
- We are not all called to be Evangelists, but we are all called to be Witnesses!
- When we share our faith, our faith will grow!
II. Why do we fail to share our faith?
- Misaligned Priorities
- Unnecessary Fears
- Unintentional Plans
III. Four simple ways to share your faith!
- Share your Light! (Acts 16:25-34)
- Share your Church! (John 4:28-30)
- Share your Story! (John 9:25)
- Share the Gospel! (Acts 2:23)
IV. The Share Dare!
- Show unexpected Kindness to someone.
- Invite someone to Church.
- Ask someone, “How can I Pray for you?”
- Speak the name of Jesus to someone.
Please share your story with us!
Wednesday Mar 22, 2017
Wednesday Mar 22, 2017
Date: March 19, 2017
Series: Life Changing Spiritual Disciplines
Text: Philemon 1:1-6 (ESV)
Title: The Share Dare, Part 1
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
I. Scriptural principles we must understand:
- We are not all called to be Evangelists, but we are all called to be Witnesses!
1 Peter 2:9 (HCSB)
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Philemon 1:6 (ESV)
6 and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.
II. Why do we fail to share our faith?
- Misaligned Priorities
- Unnecessary Fears
- Unintentional Plans
If we fail to plan evangelism, we will fail to do evangelism!
III. Reflection Questions:
- What’s your Excuse?
- Who’s your Target?
- What’s your Plan?
Fay, William (1999). Share Jesus Without Fear. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group.
ISBN: 978-0-8054-1839-2
Monday Mar 13, 2017
Monday Mar 13, 2017
Listening Guide
The Useless Church
Revelation 3:15-22
Student Minister Robert Varner
We are more like Laodicea than we would like to think. The struggles of Laodicea are like a mirror for us to look into and see our real problems that we have as a church.
I. Jesus Detests Who We Have Become (vv. 15-16)
a. We allow culture to creep in.
b. We care more about worldly things.
II. Laodicea Believed They Were Better (v. 17)
a. We believe two lies:
i. The problems others struggle with are not our problems.
ii. That we are righteous through our own efforts.
III. Jesus Calls Us To Repentance Through His Mercy (vv. 18-20)
IV. The Promise (vv. 21-22)
a. Those who repent of their sin, accept Jesus’ offer of mercy, and follow Jesus faithfully will become royal heirs with Him.
V. The Challenge
a. Have I become lukewarm in my spiritual walk?
b. Have I neglected the call on my life to seek out and help those in need?
c. Have I chosen to cover the sins in my life?
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
Wednesday Mar 08, 2017
"Ministry Evangelism"
John Morris, Executive Director,
GAP - God's Appalachian Partnership
John 9:1-12
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
Wednesday Mar 01, 2017
Date: February 26, 2017
Series: Life-Changing Spiritual Disciplines
Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 (HCSB)
Title: Life-Changing Prayer! Part 4 – “Send Me!”
Pastor John Black
Listening Guide
I. Three common sinful responses to God’s calling:
- No! I won’t go!
- No! I can’t go!
- No! I’m not worthy to go!
II. Three righteous actions that can change my no to yes!
Following the story of Isaiah I must . . .
- Experience God’s Presence! (Isaiah 6:1-4)
To fully experience God’s Presence … (Psalm 15)
- Our walk must be blameless and our actions must be righteous!
- Speak the Truth
- Reject what’s Vile
- Live with Integrity
A thought to consider . . .
How can we say “No” when it’s God who tells us to “Go?”
- Accept God’s forgiveness! (Isaiah 6:5-7)
- Say “Yes” before you ask what’s next! (Isaiah 6:8)
III. One painful prayer that has the potential to change your life!
Here I am Lord . . . Use ME!
What? _____________________________________
Where? _____________________________________
When? _____________________________________
Please share your story with us at story@southgate.org
Monday Feb 20, 2017
Monday Feb 20, 2017
LISTENING GUIDE
Date: February 19, 2017
Pastor John Black
Series: Life-Changing Spiritual Disciplines
Text: Mark 14:3-5, Luke 7:36-38, Luke 22:19 (HCSB)
Title: Life-Changing Prayer! Part 3 – “Break Me!”
I. Observing Mary’s Example [Mark 14:3-5]
She broke the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
Pray for God to “Break Me” of all …
* Idolatry
- is anything I place above the Lord.
- is the hidden sin that drives all other sins!
II. Observing a Prostitute’s Example [Luke 7:36-38]
She stood behind Jesus at His feet, weeping, and began to wash His feet with her tears.
Pray for God to “Break Me” of all …
* Sinfulness
- Healing starts when we break apart.
- We impress people with our strengths; we connect with people in our struggles.
III. Observing Jesus’ Example [Luke 22:19]
And Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is My body, which is given for you….”
Pray for God to “Break Me” of all …
* Selfishness
Three reflective questions …
- What am I not willing to give up for Jesus?
- What am I not willing to forsake for Jesus?
- What am I not willing to do for Jesus?