This week’s sermon: A GOSPEL OF LIFE IN A WORLD HELL BENT ON DEATH
This week’s sermon: A GOSPEL OF LIFE IN A WORLD HELL BENT ON DEATH
Scripture is clear that God is the author of life.
Scripture is clear that God is the author of life.
The God of the Bible is "prochoice" and He chooses to give life as the Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all life.
The God of the Bible is "prochoice" and He chooses to give life as the Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all life.
Abortions occur not because of lack of information, BUT because children are seen as inconvenient.
Abortions occur not because of lack of information, BUT because children are seen as inconvenient.
Jesus was born in order to be crushed on a cross to pay for the sin of those who have participated in the crushing, dismemberment, and murder of the unborn.
Jesus was born in order to be crushed on a cross to pay for the sin of those who have participated in the crushing, dismemberment, and murder of the unborn.
We must PRAY:
We must PRAY:
We must ENGAGE:
We must ENGAGE:
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ICEBREAKER: If you are reading this, your mom chose life for you. What does that mean to you? Have you ever thanked her for that decision?
ICEBREAKER: If you are reading this, your mom chose life for you. What does that mean to you? Have you ever thanked her for that decision?
QUESTIONS: Read Genesis 1. Out of everything that God created, what was the only creation that was made in His image?
QUESTIONS: Read Genesis 1. Out of everything that God created, what was the only creation that was made in His image?
This fact, in and of itself, gives us immeasurable worth. Do you base your worth on this fact alone? Do you base the worth of others on this fact alone? If you don’t, ask God to renew your mind.
This fact, in and of itself, gives us immeasurable worth. Do you base your worth on this fact alone? Do you base the worth of others on this fact alone? If you don’t, ask God to renew your mind.
Read Psalm 127:3. What does this verse say that children are?
Read Psalm 127:3. What does this verse say that children are?
Make a list of some of the things that the world says children are. Examples: mistakes, inconveniences, financial burdens, etc.
Make a list of some of the things that the world says children are. Examples: mistakes, inconveniences, financial burdens, etc.
If possible, give real life examples of how that thinking plays out in our society.
If possible, give real life examples of how that thinking plays out in our society.
Do you view children as the Lord does or how the world does?
Do you view children as the Lord does or how the world does?
One might ask, “What if the child is deformed, crippled, or mentally impaired? Are they still the work of God?” Read Exodus 4:11. What is the answer?
One might ask, “What if the child is deformed, crippled, or mentally impaired? Are they still the work of God?” Read Exodus 4:11. What is the answer?
Read Isaiah 45:9-12. This passage warns against challenging God’s right to do His will in His own way.
Read Isaiah 45:9-12. This passage warns against challenging God’s right to do His will in His own way.
In what ways are you guilty of challenging God’s sovereignty? What steps could you take to rest in His sovereignty instead?
In what ways are you guilty of challenging God’s sovereignty? What steps could you take to rest in His sovereignty instead?
APPLICATION: Understand and embrace God’s view of all human life. Lovingly educate those around you of the sanctity of human life. Lovingly encourage others to choose life. Consider giving of your time and/or money to a local pro-life organization.
APPLICATION: Understand and embrace God’s view of all human life. Lovingly educate those around you of the sanctity of human life. Lovingly encourage others to choose life. Consider giving of your time and/or money to a local pro-life organization.