Sermons by Pastor Matthew Verhoog

Good Grief

Sermon Discussion Guide Sermon Title: Good Grief! Date: December 1, 2024: First Sunday of Advent: Hope Scripture: Job 3:1-12 Understanding Grief: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Have you experienced grief (or presently experiencing grief)? Explain_______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ How does understanding Job and God’s response to Job help you in your grief? Explain: _______ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ How does knowing…

2 Kings 25: “King, land, temple”

The Word of God is our North Star

2 Kings 21-23

2 Kings 20, “How God Sees and Response to Prayer”

1. God always wants us to pray 2. God acts according to his promises 3. God sees our tears 4. God acts for his glory 5. God’s power is unlimited

2 Kings 15-17, “The Bad Samaritans”

Why was Israel exiled from the land of promise? 1. Israel violated God’s covenant by worshiping false gods 2. God’s mysterious purpose in bringing the gospel to the gentiles

2 Kings 14: “The Wrong Side of History”

How to worship rightly… 1. Worship with the church 2. Worship in your home 3. Worship with your whole life

2 Kings 13, “Dead Bones”

The manner of Elisha’s death points to… 1) The Exile of a Nation which would lead to Christ. 2) Christ – who’s death gives life to all who trust in His name. 3) For us Elisha’s death shows how God can redeem even death for good.