Sermon in the Pocket

This final chapter of the Exodus leaves us with a lot to consider about the Israelites, the Egyptians, and the people who led them.  References: Exodus 14:19-31 & Luke 14:26

Things got a little tense before the Israelites crossed the Red Sea.  Reference: Exodus 14:1-18

God continues to lead people today the same way He led the Israelites out of Egypt.  References: Exodus 12-13, Romans 12:2

What can the Passover event teach us about how our faith works today?  References: Exodus 12:1-14, 24-28

We've talked about what the plagues in Egypt had in common. Now let's look at how each one was unique.  References: Exodus 7-11

How could we go through a Valentine's Day weekend without talking about the love of God?  References: Romans 8:38-39, John 15:9-10, Proverbs 3:5-6, & 1 John 4:8-11

There are a lot of plagues that happen in Egypt, but what do they have in common?  References: Exodus 7-11, 1 Kings 17:1-2, Genesis 6:13, Genesis 41:25-32, Genesis 3:1-5, 1 Samuel 15:17-23, Galatians 3:1-5, 2 Samuel 11:1-4, Exodus 32:1, & Galatians 2:11-12

Moses faced a lot of obstacles trying to free the Israelites including the time God almost killed him!  References: Exodus 4-7

What kind of person was Moses before he was called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?  References: Exodus 2-4 & Luke 14:7-11

How do we develop a servant's heart among churchgoers? It has to start in our view of church itself.  References: Acts 17:10-12, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, & Philippians 2:12-13

Were churches always the way they are now? What was the original like?  Reference: Acts 2:41-47

A lot of people talk about what to DO to be closer to God, but let's talk about how to BE like Christ in our interactions with others.  References: Luke 7:36-50

What does the term "Christ" mean, and why is it important?  References: Luke 4:14-21, Ephesians 1:19-21, & Matthew 16:13-17

What does it mean to have a peaceful life? Let's clear up some of the misunderstandings about peace.  References: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 26:20-25, Matthew 26:36-39, & Philippians 4:6-7

Do you find yourself feeling worn out and frustrated? Where can you go to fill your life with joy again?  References: John 15:9-12, Luke 15:3-7, Romans 15:30-32, & Nehemiah 8:10

Lots of people have been hurt by unloving Christians. Where do we go wrong?  References: 1 john 4:7-21, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, & John 13:34-35

How can you be hopeful when your life is filled with problems and suffering?  Reference: Romans 5:1-5

How do you deal with a future you want to avoid?  References: Luke 14:28-32, Proverbs 6:6-8, James 4:13-17, Matthew 6:25-34, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 8:24-25, & Isaiah 40:28-31

What things do we need to consider with the many decisions we make on a daily basis?  References: Luke 9:57-62 & Proverbs 6:10-11

How should we view the past? Are we responsible for it? Should we forget about it?  References: Ezekiel 18:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Exodus 16-14, & Joshua 4:1-7

What exactly are angels, demons, and other Biblical spirits?  References: Philippians 3:20-21, Luke 24:36-43, 2 Peter 2:11, 1 Corinthians 6:3, Colossians 1:15-17, Revelation 19:9-10, Psalm 91:11, Ezekiel 28:16, Daniel 10:12-14, Revelation 20:7-10, 1 John 4:4

Do you struggle with feelings of loneliness? Learn how to be comforted by God.  Reference: Psalm 23

Are we focused more on spiritual things or physical things?  References: Mark 2:1-12, Matthew 23:26, & John 6

How do you discover what God has for you personally?  References: James 4:2-3, psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 6:5-7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 10:27, Jeremiah 1:7, Matthew 18:19-20, Deuteronomy 19:15, Colossians 3:23-24, Ecclesiastes 9:10, & Deuteronomy 18:19-22

Did you know there is a type of self-focus that the Bible actually encourages?  References: Matthew 20:1-16; Philippians 2:3-4, 12; Matthew 7:3-5