Come Out Of The Cave
Daniel Floyd
Sermon Highlights
“Some things in your life can only be developed under pressure.”
“Pressure will either refine you or confine you.”
“When pressure confines you, it will shrink you.”
“When you look at God through the lens of you, you limit God.”
How to “Come Out Of The Cave”
Listen to the voice of God
Start with what you’ve got
Trust that God is with you
Scriptures
Judges 6:1-6 - Israel was oppressed by the Midianites
Judges 6:7-16 - God calls Gideon to come out of the cave
Ephesians 3:20 - God can do immeasurably more than we can imagine
Numbers 13:26-32 - 10 spies spread a bad report
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Pastor Floyd talked about pulling all-nighters to hit deadlines. Are you someone who prefers the pressure of working right up to a deadline, or way ahead of a deadline?
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you?
Discussion Questions
Some things can only be developed under pressure. What is a skillset you have now that was developed under pressure?
What is a gift or dream that has been confined to a cave? Identify one step you can take to bring it out.
Additional Questions
Which of these steps from “Come Out Of The Cave” is easiest for you: listening to the voice of God, starting with what you’ve got, or trusting that God is with you? Which of these is your biggest challenge?
One of Pastor Floyd’s steps was to listen to God’s voice. What voices need to be turned down in your life in order for you to hear God’s voice more clearly?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer.
Ask your eGroup, “Think about which of these three is your biggest challenge: listening to the voice of God, starting with what you’ve got, or trusting that God is with you? How can you focus on refining it this week?” Pray for each member to have the strength and discernment to follow through with this focus.