Elizabethtown Alliance Church Sermons Alliance Church Of Elizabethtown

"How Then Shall We Live?"Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/how-then-shall-we-live-1tpnoolo9lQuestions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion1.) As terrifying and devastating as it will be, why should we “look forward to the day of God…” (vs. 12a)?2.) Why is the call to live “holy and godly lives” the only appropriate response to the day of the Lord (vs. 11)? 3.) Why must we “make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him” (vs. 14)?4.) What might happen if we don’t? (see verse 17)5.) In regards to the Day of the Lord, how may we “speed its coming” (vs. 12b)? (see Matthew 24:14)

"What IS the Day of the Lord??"Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/what-is-the-day-of-the-lordQuestions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion1. It is clear from the Old Testament that the Day of the Lord is a Day of Yahweh’s vengeance on the wicked. How does this picture of God’s justice and wrath toward sin impact you? 2. In what ways have we overemphasized, or deemphasized, this aspect of God’s character?3. Jesus said there will be both a great falling away before He returns but ALSO that the Gospel will be preached to all lands. How should these two prophecies inspire us to live regardless of how difficult things may become?

"The Day of the Lord"Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/the-day-of-the-lordQuestions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion1. How does knowing that the world as we know it will be destroyed by fire change your perspective?2. In what ways is Peter seeking to stir us up to “wholesome thinking” and righteous living?3. Why? (think through the themes of the whole book)

Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/discerning-false-teachers-week-2Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion1. What fears or desires are in your heart that may soften you to listening to false prophecies?2. What is the fruit of the pastors, teachers, and leaders I listen to?3. How do they receive correction, do they accept it, or do I always feel like I’m in the wrong?4. How can we remain in Truth as we live as “wheat among the tares?” (Matthew 13:24-30) 5. What is my attitude towards fellow brothers and sisters who disagree with me?

Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/discerning-false-teachers-week-1Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion1. In what ways are past and present Heresies/Heretics impacting the big “C” church today? How are they affecting our little “C” church?2. Are there any areas that you struggle with about God, the Scriptures, or the Christian Faith? If so, how can you deal with them?3. Consider the teachers you like to listen to. What is their motivation? Are they men of sincerity desiring to serve Christ? Or are they peddlers of God’s word who desire to make money? 4. What “hard teachings” in Scripture do you wish were different?5. Is a preacher’s popularity a good sign, a warning sign, or no indication whatsoever? Why?

"Watch Out For Wolves"Digital Bulletin--https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/watch-out-for-wolvesQuestions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion1.) Are you “planted” deeply in God’s Word right now? (see Psalm 1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)2.) What are you tempted to go back to, like a dog to its vomit? What voices in your life may be encouraging you in that direction?3.) Who are you listening to on a regular basis that holds influence over you? (e.g. blogger, musician, preacher, etc.)4.) Evaluate them against the characteristics outlined by Peter in 2 Peter 2. 5.) If you are not sure, who may you talk to that may help you discern?