Benjamin Murphy
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Benjamin Murphy
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Sermon Series Highlights

Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Security.

Introduction:

Why Do People Doubt the Security of Their Salvation? (John 10:22-42)

  1. Sin
  2. Satan
  3. Shallow

Three Reasons a Truly Saved Person Can Be Secure in Their Salvation:

  1. Your salvation is Purchased by God. (John 10:22-28a)
  2. Your salvation is Protected by God. (John 10:28b-30)
  3. Your salvation is Promised by God. (John 10:31-42)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 10:22-42

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. How would you respond to this statement?: “My sister was saved, but she isn’t anymore. She walked away from the church years ago.”

  3. Read John 10:27-29 again. Why do you think Jesus took this opportunity to emphasize the security of salvation? Why here?

  4. Explain Jesus’ response to their “charge” of blasphemy (John 10:34-36). What was His point in mentioning Psalm 82:6?

  5. Why is it important for a believer to be fully confident in the security of their salvation?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Knowing Jesus - Knowing His Voice

Introduction:

How Do I Hear the Voice of Jesus? (John 10:1-21)

  1. You have to Want to listen.
  2. You have to spend Time listening.
  3. You have to reduce other Noise.
    • How Do I Hear the Voice of Jesus?
    • How Do I Know It's Jesus Speaking to Me?
    • How do I know I'm one of His sheep?
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Knowing His Voice – 3 Evidences the Voice You Hear is Jesus:

  1. His voice leads to Abundant life. (John 10:7-10)
  2. His voice is Personal . (John 10:11-15)
  3. His voice brings Unity . (John 10:16-21)

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Small Group Discussion
Read John 10:1-21

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. The Bible says we are sheep. In what ways are we like sheep? (Bonus points for citing the appropriate Bible verses!)

  3. Tell of a time you knew you heard the voice of the Shepherd. What did He say? How did He speak? How did you know it was Jesus (and not just your own imagination)?

  4. How would you respond to a friend, whom you believe is born again, who says, “I don't think Jesus has ever spoken to me.”

  5. Why did Jesus emphasize (5x!) that He was “laying down His life”? Why do you think that was the focal point of His Shepherd metaphor here?

Breakout
Pray for one another to truly listen, and hear, the voice of Jesus. Then pray for the faith to follow Him.

When You've Failed.

Introduction:

We Have 3 Options When We Fail: (Judges 16:23-31):

  1. Live in Defeat .
  2. Live in Denial .
  3. Live in Discipline .

The Process of Restoration:

  1. God brings Discipline (Not punishment).
  2. Discipline brings Heart-change.
  3. Heart-change brings deeper Commitment.

    Psalm 119:67 - Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.

  4. Deeper Commitment brings new Opportunities.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Judges 16:23-31

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. Explain the difference between regret, remorse, and repentance. Why does God call you to repentance instead of just calling you to regret or remorse?

  3. Why do you think some Christians choose to wallow in shame instead of move on in God’s path to restoration?

  4. If we are forgiven in Christ, why is restoration often a long and hard process? Why doesn’t God just “wipe the slate clean”?

  5. Explain punishment vs discipline:
    - Why is the believer in Christ not “punished”?
    - What is the endgame of discipline?

Breakout
Pray for one another - to handle failure God’s way.

Be Led Not into Temptation.

Introduction:

When You Fall to Temptation (Judges 16:1-22):

  1. You didn't recognize your sin Tendency . (Judges 16:1-3)
  2. You flirted instead of Fled . (Judges 16:4-20)

    Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    1 Cor 6:18 - Flee from sexual immorality.

    1 Cor 10:14 - Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

    2 Tim 2:22 - So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace...

    1 Tim 6:9,11 - (6:9 = temptation to love money) But as for you, O man of God, flee these things...

    1 Cor 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

  1. You end up a Slave .(Judges 16:21)
  2. You aren't Abandoned by God. (Judges 16:22)

    Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Judges 16:1-22

  1. Happy Anniversary! Name one thing you praise God for regarding Harvest Bible Chapel.

  2. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  3. Why do you think Samson carried the gates of Gaza away instead of fighting? Why do you think Samson played around with Delilah’s interrogation of his strength? What do these accounts tell you about Samson at this time in his life?

  4. Samson’s story boils down to three wrong women. Why do you think some people repeatedly choose to be with the wrong type of person?

Breakout
Do you recognize your sin tendency / area of weakness? Pray for the discernment and faith to flee when temptation comes!

Strength for Victory.

Introduction:

Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Three Must-Dos in Spiritual Warfare (Judges 15):

  1. Know your Enemy . (Judges 17:1-17)
  1. Give glory to God for Victory . (Judges 15:18a)
  2. Recognize Your Non-spiritual needs. (Judges 15:18b-20).

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Small Group Discussion
Read Judges 15

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. Why did Judah hand over Samson instead of defending him? What does this say about their spiritual condition?

  3. Why does it seem most strife comes from within the church, between God’s people, not from those outside the church? Can you give an example from a different church without including names?

  4. How do unmet physical needs affect your spirit (see Judges 15:18-20)? Do you have any non-spiritual needs that you have been neglecting? How are you going to go after having them met?

  5. Samson is in the Faith Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11:32. From Judges 15, what do you think Samson has done to deserve this honor?

Breakout
Pray for one another - to be equipped for spiritual warfare.