A House On Fire (Week 8) - As For Me & My House
Summary:
Pastor Brad McMahan concluded the sermon series "A House On Fire" with a message titled "As For Me & My House." McMahan discussed the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation with God, referencing Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and its teachings on various topics. He highlighted that a life built with God offers true peace and security, even in the face of storms and fires. To conclude the series, McMahan called for the congregation to make a declaration of commitment, symbolized by choosing who they would serve.
Scripture 📖
Matthew 7:24-27
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Joshua 24:14-15
Discussion Questions 💬
What does it mean to build your life on a solid foundation versus shaky ground?
McMahan talked about how Jesus emphasized the importance of building our lives on a solid foundation, which is a life lived with God.
Can you identify areas in your life where you have built on a solid foundation or shaky ground? What steps can you take to strengthen those areas?
Why is it important for a 'house' or life to be storm and fireproof?
McMahan mentioned that a life built with God is not free from storms and fires, but it is storm and fireproof because it is founded on God.
How can you prepare yourself and your 'house' to withstand the storms and fires that come into your life?
What is the significance of making a declaration to serve the Lord?
McMahan encouraged the congregation to make a declaration by filling out a sheet that says 'As for me, in my house...' and tearing it in half.
What does making this declaration mean to you personally? How do you plan to live out this commitment in your day-to-day life?
How can we apply Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount in our own lives?
McMahan pointed out that Jesus covered a range of topics in the Sermon on the Mount, including anger, conflict, parenting, divorce, lust, anxiety, and worry.
Which of these topics do you find most relatable to your current situation? How can you actively work on improving in these areas while keeping a firm foundation on God?
What does it mean to have a 'from now on' moment in your relationship with God?
McMahan emphasized that this declaration is an opportunity for a 'from now on' moment, regardless of past mistakes.
How can you embrace this 'from now on' mentality in your own life and continuously renew your commitment to serving God?
