Sermon Series: X Factor
Sermon Title: Altered Circumstances
Sermon Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2
Speaker: Andy Bratton
Big Idea: The addition of Jesus into this world and God’s plan brought tension. Dealing with the tension that is Jesus is surrendering to His will.
Matthew 1:1-6
- There was tension in his family tree.
Question 1 – How can our past cause tension in our present? How can we deal with it?
Matthew 1:18-25
- There was tension with his mother and earthly father.
Question 2 – Share how pride can cause someone to make a bad decision.
Matthew 2:1-8,16
- There was tension with his “king.”
Question 3 – Why do you think Herod was threatened by Jesus?
Matthew 2:7-12
- There was tension with his seekers.
Question 4 – Have you ever been caught in the middle of an awkward situation? How did you handle it?
Matthew 2:13,19-23
- There was tension with his protection.
Question 5 – Share about a time when you were afraid or nervous to obey God.
Tension is released when we talk with God, obey God, and put Jesus first.
Have someone at the table read 1 Corinthians 11:24-26. Have someone else pray. Take communion together.