Sermon in the Pocket

David & Goliath: The Battle

What was it about David that gave him the strength to overcome a giant warrior?

 Reference: 1 Samuel 17:32-58

David & Goliath: The Setup

Most people are familiar with the story of David and Goliath, but what is it really about?

 Reference: 1 Samuel 17:1-32

Dead Faith

How have believers made an idol out of a lack of responsibility? How do we correct this?

 References: James 2:14-26, Matthew 4:1-11

13 Questions About Scripture

I was given a list of questions about the Bible and Christian living. Let's answer them!

Questions:

Why are the Gospels the Gospels?

Why is the Bible in the order it's in?

Why is there a 400 year gap between the Old Testament and New Testament?

Why is King David so important?

Where in the Bible are the seven deadly sins?

Why do we have free will?

Why do we have curiosity?

What does the Bible say about daily activities?

When a man becomes a man, he puts away childish things. What does a woman do?

How do we stay thankful to God during difficult times?

What should our relationship with nature be like?

How does God remove our shortcomings?

What if we are unable to be fruitful and multiply (have children)?

 

References:

Luke 2:36-38, 1 Samuel 13:14, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Romans 6:23, Job 1:21, Romans 1:20, Exodus 20:3-6, John 17:15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Romans 6:18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Revelation 21:4, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 9:1, 1 Corinthians 7:8-9, John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23, & Matthew 28:19-20

Fruit of the Spirit Part 3: Faithfulness, Gentleness, & Self-Control

What is the connection between faith and trust? How is being gentle different from being weak? Does self-control deny who I am? How does the Holy Spirit give us these things?

 References: Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 16:1-12, Luke 8:17, 2 Timothy 2:23-26, Acts 16:16-34, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 & Proverbs 25:28

Fruit of the Spirit Part 2: Forbearance, Kindness, & Goodness

What does forbearance mean? How is kindness different from love? Isn't goodness a little too vague? Most importantly, how can we tell if our lives are filled with these characteristics?

 References: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:6-9, James 4:4-8, Romans 11:22, Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32, Mark 10:17-18, & 1 Corinthians 10:23-24

Fruit of the Spirit Part 1: Love, Joy, & Peace

How can we tell if we are living a life led by the Holy Spirit? Let's begin by looking for the traits of love joy and peace in our life!

 References: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:12-13, Philippians 2:3-4, Nehemiah 8:7-12, Psalm 126:1-3, & Philippians 4:6-9

Righteousness in a Sinful World

What does it mean to live a life of righteousness? How is it done?

 References: Galatians 6:1-10, Matthew 7:12, Philippians 2:12

The Burden of Following Christ

Is being a Christian something that's easy or incredibly difficult?

 References: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 23:4, Romans 8:16-17, John 15:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 7:13, Matthew 16:24, John 16:33, & Galatians 6:2

Understanding the Trinity Part 3: The Holy Spirit's Role

What does the Holy Spirit actually do for us? How is he different from the presence of the Father?

 References: 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16, Galatians 5:16-26, 2 Peter 1:21, Mark 13:11, Acts 4:31, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20, & 2 Corinthians 13:14