Sermon in the Pocket

What was it about Gideon that made him a mighty warrior?  References: Judges 6, Acts 4:13, & Proverbs 18:24

During this anniversary of loss for so many people, let's talk about the importance of remembering the impactful things that happen in our lives and the need to pass those memories down to future generations. References: 911memorial.org, Joshua 4:1-7, Judges 2:10, & James 1:22-25

What did Israel's only female judge in Scripture do to help her people win their freedom?  References: Judges 4:1-9, Colossians 3:23-24, & 1 Samuel 15

Sometimes God's work is found in the weirdest (and sometimes even gross) details. Let's talk about one such event.  Reference: Judges 3:12-30

Who were the judges in the Bible, and what does the example of the first judge show us about the themes in the whole book?  Refences: Judges 2:8-10, 3:7-11

How do you approach sharing truth with someone who is delusional?  References: Titus 3:3-5, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 5:8-17, 1 Peter 3:15, & 2 Timothy 4:1-5

What can we do when even "good" things are done for selfish reasons?  References: Romans 12:9-21 & Mark 10:17-18

If God exists, then why do innocent children lose the chance the live?  References: Ephesians 2:3, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8, & Revelation 20-21

Is everything in the Bible meant to be taken at face value, or is it just a conduit that God uses to speak to us? Is it literal or not?  References: Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 27:5, Luke 10:37, John 13:27, Daniel 3, Romans 16:16, 1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:26, & 2 Timothy 3:16-17

What does the example of a tree have to do with repentance?  References: Luke 13:1-9, Mark 15:7, & Isaiah 59:1-2

What is the connection between our spiritual freedom and the act of showing mercy?  References: Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 6:23, 2 Peter 3:9, & Matthew 7:2

How did Jesus describe the process of people coming to an understanding and acceptance of God, and what can we learn about evangelism from it?  Reference: Mark 4:26-34

What are the traits that make up a good father as seen through Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son?  Reference: Luke 15:11-32

What are the responsibilities that God has given to us, and what should our attitude look like as we accomplish them?  References: Luke 17:1-10, James 3:1-2, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 13:44-46 & Ephesians 1:4-6

What are a couple of extremes that believers can fall into about what it means to be a follower of Christ, and how do we avoid them?  References: Matthew 22:1-14 & Philippians 2:1-8

What was Jesus' advice for addressing division and conflict? It might be different than you expect!  Reference: Matthew 12:22-30

What vineyard has God given us, and what are we supposed to do with it?  References: Mark 12:1-12 & Judges 13-16

Do you feel prepared to face the storms of life?  Reference: Matthew 7:24-27

What exactly is it that makes a good mom, and how can it make anyone a better person?  Reference: 1 Kings 3:16-28

How can you honor your parents if you hate them?  References: Exodus 20:12; 21:15, 17; Matthew 7:1-5, 12; Ephesians 4:29; Deuteronomy 4:2; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 22:6

What is it that makes you who you are?  References: Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 139:13-14, Genesis 1:27-31, & Isaiah 64:6

What would the world be like if Jesus never rose from the dead?  Reference: Matthew 18:16-20

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, let's look by what authority it was that Jesus entered Jerusalem.  References: Matthew 21:1-11 & Matthew 16:13-17

What are all of the benefits waiting for us on the other side of repentance?  References: 2 Corinthians 7:11 & Luke 19:1-10

We often talk about the joy of the Lord, but what does it mean to have Godly sorrow?  Reference: 2 Corinthians 7:9-10