Benjamin Murphy
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Benjamin Murphy
Sermon Series Highlights
Sermon Series Highlights

To the Defenseless: I AM the Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherds Job Qualifications:

  1. Committed Love (Jn 10:11-13)

  2. Uniting Love (Jn 10:14-16)

  3. Obedient Love (Jn 10:17-18)

Why is obedience important to the follower of Christ?

  1. Obedience is evidence that we Know God.

    2. 1 John 2:3 - And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments.


  2. Obedience is evidence that we Love God.

    3. John 14:15 - If you love me, you will keep my commandments.


  3. Obedience is evidence that we Trust God.

    4. Deuteronomy 6:24 - And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always...

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Review John 10:11-21

  1. Why does Jesus say (four times!) that he is “laying down His life for the sheep (Jn 10: 11,15,17,18)? How does that make you view the cross?
     
  2. How would you describe the place obedience has in a Christian’s life? 

Breakout Questions: 

  1. In what area do you struggle the most with obedience? Why? What steps are you taking to honor God in this area of your life?
     
  2. Pray for one another.

To the Helpless: I AM the Door

  1. The Context:

  2. The Lesson:
    • Sheep:
    • Shepherd:
    • Porter:
    • Sheepfold:
    • Door:

  3. The Meaning:

  4. The Point:

    1. The Shepherd Warns Us: Be Alert! (Jn 10:1-2)

    2. The Shepherd Calls Us: Follow Him! (Jn 10:3-6)

    3. The Shepherd Provides for Us: Rest in Him! (Jn 10:7-10)

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Read John 10:1-10

  1.  In John 10:4, Jesus said His sheep know His voice. How do you know when it is the voice of Jesus speaking? How do you respond when someone says, “God (or the Holy Spirit) told me...” when you are not convinced.
     
  2. How can you tell when someone is a false shepherd (the “thief and robber“, Jn 10:1, 8)?
     
  3. How have you experienced “abundant” life in Jesus? (Jn 10:10)

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

To Those in Darkness: I am the Light of the World

  1. Come into the Light: Stop Looking for Loopholes (Jn 8:13-18)

  2. Come into the Light: Stop Looking for Plan B (Jn 8:19-24)

  3. Come into the Light: Answer the Ultimate Question (Jn 8:25-30)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read John 8:12-30

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

To the Hungry: I AM the Bread of Life

  1. How to spiritually starve yourself: (Jn 6:25-27)

    1. Ask, "Jesus, what can You do for me?" (Jn 6:25-27)

    2. Ask, "Jesus, how can I earn my way?" (Jn 6:28-29)

    3. Ask, "Jesus, how are You going to prove yourself to me?" (Jn 6:30-35)

  2. How to be spiritually full: (Jn 6:35)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read John 6:25-35

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

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The Best Life of All

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  1. We have been saved from Death to Life. (Eph 2:1-5)

  2. We have been saved from Condemnation to Blessing. (Eph 2:6-7)

  3. We have been saved from Self-centered Works to God-centered Works. (Eph 2:8-10)

    • Do I do this to be seen by others or by God?
    • Do I do this out of obligation or joy?
    • Do I do this to feel important of show God’s importance?

  4. We have been saved from Meaninglessness to Purpose. (Eph 2:10)

Guest Speaker - Taylor Brown

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Ephesians 2:1-10

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.