Sermon Recap
Pastor Justin Kendrick emphasized the importance of integrity in the Christian life, rooted in humility and the understanding that our choices have eternal consequences. He recounts the powerful story of Lazarus and the rich man from Luke 16, highlighting how wealth can blind individuals to their spiritual state and the urgency of embracing God as their true help. Throughout the sermon, Pastor encouraged personal submission to God, a stewardship mentality regarding resources, and sacrificial generosity as the pathways to true purpose and freedom. Ultimately, he challenged the congregation to reflect on their relationship with money and their trust in God, urging them to see beyond the fog of life towards eternity.
Ice Breaker Option
What is a good thing happening in your life right now? What makes it good?
HEAD Read Luke 16:19-31
· What details do you find about the rich man? What do we learn about Lazurus?
· What in this text explains why one man was in heaven while the other is in hell?
· How does this scripture point to the death and resurrection of Jesus? What does this say about who our God is?
HEART
· In what ways does understanding the reality of eternity impact the way you live your life today?
· How do you respond to accountability? How does practicing humility improve your relationships and decision-making?
· Respond to this quote from A.W. Tozer. “As base a thing as money often is, it yet can be transmuted into everlasting treasure”. How are temporal possessions turned into everlasting wealth?
HANDS
· Personal Submission: In what area of your life are you still wrestling with God? What do you need to do in response?
· A Stewardship Mentality: What steps do you need to take to ensure that your priorities mirror your conviction that you are entrusted by God with everything you have?
· Sacrificial Generosity: What changes can you make today in how you manage your finances to reflect that you trust God more than your money?
PRAYER:
· Pray for insight into your personal integrity and areas for growth.
· Ask God for wisdom in managing your resources according to His will.
· Seek to understand how you can live with generosity.
· Pray for the ability to see the spiritual implications of your choices.
Going Deeper:
Jesus did not shy away from the concept of hell; spend some time meditating on what he said. Consider: Matthew 25:31-46; Mark 9:42-50; Matthew 13:36-50; Matthew 10:26-30; Luke 10:13-15; John 3:35-36
· What do you learn from these passages?
· Why do you think Jesus spent so much time on this subject?
· What is one change you will make to bring your life into greater alignment with an eternity mindset?