Sermon Highlights
How to show the devil your door: Comeback, Connection, Credit
Every time the devil came at Jesus, He had a comeback
Don’t get distracted by the conflict and miss the progress
After the resistance came a revelation
I’ve got grace for this
What God does through you is often determined by the “they” you’re connected to
You want the devil to leave, give him a list
Stop giving the devil God’s credit
Scriptures
Acts 14:26-28 - Paul & Barnabas report to the church
Matthew 4:8-11 - Jesus had a comeback for the devil
Acts 13:8-12 - After resistance came a revelation
John 10:9-10 ESV - Jesus is the door
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
This week, Pastor Steven talked about comebacks. Are you a “comeback in the moment” person, or a “staircase wit” person (think of a comeback too late)?
eGroup Highlights
What’s your highlight from this week’s sermon?
Discussion Questions
“I’ve got grace for this.” Share something difficult, challenging, or new you are going through that you know you are graced for.
“After the resistance came a revelation.” When have you experienced resistance that led to God bringing clarity to a situation?
Bonus exercise: “You want the devil to leave, give him a list.” Make a group list of the victories God has done in your lives.
Additional Questions
“Don’t get distracted by the conflict and miss the progress.” Where are you grateful you’re making progress, even in the midst of conflict?
“What God does through you is often determined by the “they” you’re connected to.” Who is a “Barnabas” (encouraging friend) in your life that you’re grateful for?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Pastor Steven said, “You want the devil to leave, give him a list.” What do you have coming up this week where you’ll need to proactively remember to make a list?
Pray that your eGroup remembers that if the devil is talking to them, it says something about where God is taking them. Pray that when they face a struggle this week, they can remember all that God has done for them.