Sermon Discussion Questions
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Title
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Calling Out Cultural Lies
Jeremiah 17:9
Follow Your Heart
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Overview
Main Idea:
Follow God, not your heart.
Sermon Outline:
1. Our hearts are liars
2. Our hearts are lacking
3. Our hearts are lost
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Pre-Questions
How do emotions and desires play a role in our decision-making processes? How can we balance those with the wisdom and guidance of Scripture?
Can you think of a time when following your heart led to a situation you later regretted? How could trusting God’s guidance have changed the outcome?
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Questions
Cultural Perspective vs. Biblical Perspective
The phrase “follow your heart” is common in culture today. How do you think this message aligns or conflicts with biblical teaching?
Read Jeremiah 17:9. What does this passage tell us about the condition of the human heart?
Defining Trust in God
In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are encouraged to “trust in the Lord with all your heart.” How does this differ from following our own heart or desires?
Share an example of a time when you had to trust in God’s plan over your own feelings or desires. What was the outcome?
Guarding Your Heart
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” What does it mean to guard your heart in the context of today’s culture? How can we apply this practically in our lives.