Sermon Enhancement: Birth of the Mighty 09.14.2025
Key Takeaways:
1. We are living in a time of rising "inexcusable" behavior that defies God and godly values.
2. Christians are called to stand firm in their faith, even when facing opposition from culture, media, and other influential sources.
3. True strength comes from God, not from human efforts or "giants" of our own making.
4. The story of David and Goliath illustrates how God can use the unlikely and seemingly weak to accomplish His purposes.
5. We need both the Holy Spirit and knowledge of God's Word to effectively stand for truth.
Discussion Questions:
1. The pastor mentioned the "rise of the inexcusable." What examples have you seen in our culture that reflect this trend?
2. How do you typically respond when faced with opposition to your faith? Do you tend to hide or stand firm?
3. The sermon emphasized the importance of being "pertinacious" (tenacious) in our faith. What does this look like in everyday life?
4. Reflect on the story of David and Goliath. How does this story challenge our assumptions about strength and victory?
5. The pastor stated, "It's not enough just to have the Spirit of God on you and not know the Word. Or know the Word and not have the Spirit of God. You need both." How can we cultivate both in our lives?
6. What "giants" are you facing in your life right now? How can you apply the lessons from this sermon to those situations?
7. The sermon touched on the idea of delayed obedience being disobedience. Can you share an experience where you've seen this principle at work?
Practical Applications:
1. Daily Scripture Reading: Commit to reading and meditating on God's Word daily this week, asking the Holy Spirit for insight and understanding.
2. Prayer for Boldness: Spend time each day praying for God to fill you with boldness to stand for truth in your spheres of influence.
3. Identify Your "Giants": Write down the challenges or opposition you're facing in your faith walk. Pray over these specifically, asking God for His strength to overcome them.
4. Media Fast: Consider taking a break from social media or news for a set period (e.g., 3 days) to focus on God's truth rather than cultural narratives.
5. Accountability: Partner with another group member to encourage each other in standing firm in your faith throughout the week.
6. Act of Obedience: Identify one area where you've been delaying obedience to God's prompting. Take a step of faith to obey this week.
7. Share Your Faith: Look for an opportunity this week to share your faith or stand for biblical truth in a conversation with others, relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance.
Key Takeaways:
1. We are living in a time of rising "inexcusable" behavior that defies God and godly values.
2. Christians are called to stand firm in their faith, even when facing opposition from culture, media, and other influential sources.
3. True strength comes from God, not from human efforts or "giants" of our own making.
4. The story of David and Goliath illustrates how God can use the unlikely and seemingly weak to accomplish His purposes.
5. We need both the Holy Spirit and knowledge of God's Word to effectively stand for truth.
Discussion Questions:
1. The pastor mentioned the "rise of the inexcusable." What examples have you seen in our culture that reflect this trend?
2. How do you typically respond when faced with opposition to your faith? Do you tend to hide or stand firm?
3. The sermon emphasized the importance of being "pertinacious" (tenacious) in our faith. What does this look like in everyday life?
4. Reflect on the story of David and Goliath. How does this story challenge our assumptions about strength and victory?
5. The pastor stated, "It's not enough just to have the Spirit of God on you and not know the Word. Or know the Word and not have the Spirit of God. You need both." How can we cultivate both in our lives?
6. What "giants" are you facing in your life right now? How can you apply the lessons from this sermon to those situations?
7. The sermon touched on the idea of delayed obedience being disobedience. Can you share an experience where you've seen this principle at work?
Practical Applications:
1. Daily Scripture Reading: Commit to reading and meditating on God's Word daily this week, asking the Holy Spirit for insight and understanding.
2. Prayer for Boldness: Spend time each day praying for God to fill you with boldness to stand for truth in your spheres of influence.
3. Identify Your "Giants": Write down the challenges or opposition you're facing in your faith walk. Pray over these specifically, asking God for His strength to overcome them.
4. Media Fast: Consider taking a break from social media or news for a set period (e.g., 3 days) to focus on God's truth rather than cultural narratives.
5. Accountability: Partner with another group member to encourage each other in standing firm in your faith throughout the week.
6. Act of Obedience: Identify one area where you've been delaying obedience to God's prompting. Take a step of faith to obey this week.
7. Share Your Faith: Look for an opportunity this week to share your faith or stand for biblical truth in a conversation with others, relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance.