A House On Fire (Week 4) - Home Invaders

Summary:

The sermon "Home Invaders" emphasizes building our lives on a solid foundation and protecting our homes from spiritual invaders. It explores the roles and responsibilities of men and women in the home, highlighting the importance of providing, protecting, and regulating virtues. The sermon warns against pride and apathy as destructive home invaders. Believers are called to be vigilant and resist these invaders, ensuring that their lives and relationships are grounded in God's truth and protected from destruction.

Scripture:

Matthew 7:24-27, John 10:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-7, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:11-12, Proverbs 16:5, Proverbs 16:18-19, 1 John 2:16, Zephaniah 1:12-13, Revelation 3:15-17

Discussion Questions:

How does the parable in Matthew 7:24-27 relate to building our lives on a solid foundation, and what does it mean to have a fireproof life?

In the sermon, a fireproof life is one that can withstand the storms of life because it's built on the rock of God's truth.

What are some ways you can strengthen your foundation in God's truth and live a more fireproof life?

How do pride and apathy act as home invaders, and what are their destructive effects on our lives and relationships?

Pride and apathy are identified as major spiritual invaders, with pride causing us to doubt God's authority and apathy leading to neglect of our responsibilities.

Can you identify any areas in your life where pride or apathy may be causing problems, and what steps can you take to overcome these invaders?

What are some practical ways we can actively resist and combat pride and apathy in our lives and homes?

The sermon calls believers to be vigilant against these home invaders, pushing back against the enemy's schemes.

How can you personally apply this call to action in your life and home?

How can the partnership between men and women in the home reflect the fullness of God's character and design?

The sermon states that Jesus is the ultimate authority in all areas of life, and men and women working together to fulfill their roles reflects God's original design and character.

What steps can you take within your own home and relationships to better partner with those of the opposite sex and reflect God's character together?

Do an honest assessment of your life, your marriage, your family, your relationships (take a look in the mirror), where do you see the signs of pride or apathy? Share what you feel comfortable with.

Pride leads us to distraction through over involvement or the assumption of power, influence, or authority in areas where we have none. Apathy leads to detachment and the abdication of power, influence, and authority where it needs to be acted up on. Pride = misplaced hope and confidence. Apathy = lack of hope and confidence.

Beyond our roles and responsibilities, where have you minimized the spiritual issues and problems created by pride and apathy?