Sandhills Community Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Pastor Jeff Philpott
Sermon from October 6th, 2024
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A Life That Doesn’t Make Sense
2 Corinthians 12:1-10 An _________________ that Doesn’t Make Sense
Why might Paul be speaking in third person?
In verse 2, Paul refers to an experience from 14 years ago. What date might be assigned to this event?
Where is the Third Heaven (verse 2)?
An _________________ that Doesn’t Make Sense
What is humility?
What might be a good prayer regarding humility?
3/01/20
What was Paul’s “thorn” (verse 7)?
Why doesn’t God remove Paul’s “thorn”?
A _________________ that Doesn’t Make Sense
What are our "thorns”?
If you want to be great, don’t try to be _____________. Be ______________.
Discussion questions for your friends and family this week:
1- How do you feel about God allowing one of His greatest messengers (Paul) to be afflicted by Satan?
2- Is it common in Scripture for God’s people to suffer? If so, why might that be?
3- Is there an affliction in your life that forces you to lean into God’s strength?
Take time to pray together. Tell God that you know his grace is sufficient for you.
The Apostolic Primary
2 Corinthians 11:16-33 What has Paul been forced to do that he doesn't like?
The Reluctant ____________________ Does Paul believe the Lord has led him to respond this way
(verse 17)?
What does it mean to “boast according to the flesh” (verse 18)?
Vote for ____________________ What boasts does Paul have about himself?
2/23/20
What does Romans 9:6-8 remind us?
What does Galatians 3:7-9 remind us?
Closing ____________________ What odd boast does Paul make in verses 30-33?
My ____________ is God’s _______________.
For discussion this week with friends / family...
-What is an example of unrighteous boasting? Does marriage and mission go together?
-Is it ever right to boast?
-Share an example of where God demonstrated His strength in the midst of human weakness.
Open Heart Discussion on Relationships:Singleness, Dating, Engagement and Marriage Proverbs 4:23
Tell me about your life as a single person
Singleness is about __________________________
When it comes to dating, is “finding the right person” a myth?
Dating is about ______________________________
What is the purpose of engagement?
Engagement is about __________________________
Does marriage and mission go together?
Marriage is about ____________________________
Whatever season of life you are in...
1 Takeaway: Get realignment with _______________
2 Takeaway: Live in the moment and the _________ ______________________________
2 Corinthians 11:1-15
Even if we have bad leadership, we’re accountable for __________________.
Putting away __________________ A great quote by missionary and martyr, Jim Elliot- What does it mean to “invite someone’?
This week: Pray for God to use you in inviting someone to Him.
(Parents, talk to your children about why and how they should pray for their friends.)
2/9/20Dealing with Foolishness
The Foolishness of ___________________
What is the foolishness of Paul?
What is the illustration Paul uses to teach about presenting the church to Christ?
The Foolishness of __________________
Paul sees a correlation between Satan’s deception and the __________________ __________________.
Generous Living
2 Corinthians 9:1 - 15 1. Call to __________________
For whom is Paul raising money?
The Corinthian church was _____________ compared to the Macedonian church.
- __________________ to GenerosityWhat is the “small problem” here?
Paul wants them to give ______________, not because he’s sending accountability.
- __________________ of GenerosityThe goal in farming:
The goal in generosity:
1/12/20
Do we see giving as a ____________ or an_____________________?
What does Proverbs 3:9 - 10 remind us?
Giving exposes whether or not we _____________ ________________.
Our Generous Living What does Matthew 6:19 - 21 remind us?
We need to.....
Make a _______________
Invest ________________ and ________________
Three Surprising Temptations to Face in 2020
Temptation # 1-Push the pedal of _________________
Solution:
Temptation # 2- To ignore your _________________
Solution:
Temptation # 3- Allow to spiritually _________________
Solution:
Prayer- John Eldredge’s 60 second daily pause Prayer for 2020
The Meaning of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:46-55
What verse about the 1st Christmas gives us its meaning?
1) The Meaning of Christmas - A _______________
Why do we need rescue?
Matthew 1:18-25
What do we know about the betrothal of Joseph and Mary?
What is significant about the reference to Joseph being a “son of David”?
Where do we find the Davidic Covenant?
What did it promise?
What does the name “Jesus” mean?
What does the name “Immanuel” mean?
Why is this significant to our salvation?
Luke 1:46-55 “The Magnificat”
Mary says her soul _______________ the Lord.
In verse 48, what does Mary mean by referring to her “humble estate”?
In general, what are the effects of “pride, might, and wealth”?
Practical Ideas...
Joy to the World Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 2:1-14
- A Child is born. He will be called…
Wonderful _______________ -
Mighty _______________ -
Everlasting _______________ -
Prince _______________ _______________ -
- Joy _______________ _______________ World
What do we know about Bethlehem?
How did Joseph and Mary go “up” to Bethlehem if it is south of Galilee?
- The _______________ _______________ Joy
Is it likely Mary gave birth the evening they arrived?
Is it likely that Jesus was born on December 25th?
Is it likely that the local hotel had no room for them?
- Good News of _______________ _______________
What is significant about the shepherds of Luke 2?
What is the "good news”?
The Generous Heart 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Generosity is not a matter of the _______________, but of the _______________.
- Model of _______________
To what “grace” does Paul refer in verse 1?
What does James 1:2-4 remind us?
Both generosity, and the ability to humbly _______________, are learned traits.
- _______________ in Generosity
Paul doesn’t mandate obedience, but _______________ it.
Verse 10 reminds us that those who give receive_______________.
- Tangible _______________
Reasons to Invest in the _______________ _______________
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Music can be found on The Peace of Christmas album(Tawnya Langston/Jac Mandel). You can find it on Spotify.
Faithful to God 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
- A _______________ to God’s People
What is a “yoke”?
What does it mean to be "unequally yoked”?
- A Series of _______________
Who is Belial?
How are we God’s temple?
What are gods in our culture?
- Practical Implications: _______________ & _______________
Relationships:
Lifestyle:
The Pause that Refreshes 2 Corinthians 5:21
What is…?
Doctrine -
Atonement -
Imputation -
Substitutionary Atonement -
Justification -
What does Romans 3:23-25 remind us?
Propitiation -
Did Jesus have to die?
What does Romans 5:1 remind us?
Redemption -
What is illustrated by the "2 buckets"?
Why does any of this matter?
The Weight and Joy of Being an Influencer
2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:13
What is ministry?
Who are you an ambassador to?
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The __________________ in ministry
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The __________________ in ministry
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The __________________ in ministry
So now what?
The Discipline of Discipline
2 Corinthians 2:5 - 11
What is the background information that sets up this passage?
- The __________________ of Discipline In verse 5, why might Paul have referred to the
individual as “anyone”?
Sin in the church hurts _____________________.
- The __________________ of Discipline What 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?
Two words to discuss the effects of Christ’s death and resurrection - ________________ and _________________.
What is the difference between these two?
- Healthy ______________
What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 remind us?
(Are you going to memorize this verse by next Sunday?)
Your past doesn’t _____________________ _____________________ .
Hell – The Uncomfortable Truth
Why would a loving God send people to hell?
Does God delight in the punishment of the sinful?
Hell is a place of eternal _______________ _______________.
Biblical Descriptions of Hell:
What can we learn from the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)?
The intermediate state is a _______________ of what is to come.
Are we saved or condemned based on our lifestyles?
Fire is a common theme in Scripture regarding hell.
To what does the word “Gehenna" refer?
What does it mean that there is a “chasm” between heaven and hell?
Do Satan and his demons run hell?
Do people in hell wish they had another chance to make a different choice?
What is the Great News?