A SECRET LIFE IN GOD
by Pastor Denny Stevens
December 27, 2015
Text: Matthew 6:6

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Description: This sermon calls Christians to a consistent devotional life with God and in Scripture. Author, Denny Stevens, introduces his recently published book entitled, The Speaking God: 366 Devotionals to Nourish Your Faith. The book is a tool designed to help believers discover the thrill of insight into biblical truth. It is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retail outlets. In this message, Denny shares the importance of spending quality time with God every day and challenges believers to read through the Bible during 2016.

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OUTLINE

Intro
A. Opening prayer by Pastor Richard

B. A reading of the introduction to The Speaking God.

I. Renew the mind (Romans 12:1-2)

A. Conformed to the culture’s thinking

B. Transformed by the renewing of your mind

II. Get oil now (Matthew 25:1-10)

A. The one difference between wise verses foolish virgins

B. Oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit in Scripture

C. Now is the time to get the oil

III. Find your secret place (Matthew 6:6)

A. Rewarded for what no one else can see

B. Shutting out distractions

Conclusion: call to read the Bible in 2016

 

QUESTIONS

1.  What will you verbally commit to for this new year in regards to your devotional life?  How will you achieve this? Who will you be accountable to?  Is there another whom you will partner with?

2.  Is it easy to conform to the patterns of this world? Give an example.

3.  In what ways have you been transformed? Give a specific example.

4.  What are you doing to “get oil now?”

5.  Why is it that you cannot give another your oil?

6.  Where is your secret place found?

7.  What do you do to close the door on distractions?

8.  From what you heard today, what stirs you to action the most?