He Was The One
Pastor Steven Furtick
Sermon Highlights
“If you knew what God was going to do through you, the devil couldn’t discourage you again.”
“Assume that God is using you.”
“Stop focusing on the disappointment and start focusing on the deposit.”
"When the enemy hits you with loneliness, hit him with a list."
“Your leprosy is not your legacy!”
Scriptures
2 Kings 14:21-22 - Azariah was the one who restored and rebuilt.
2 Chronicles 26:1-5 - Azariah was successful as long as he sought the Lord.
2 Chronicles 26:16-23 - Azariah became powerful and pride led to his downfall.
Luke 17:15 - 10 lepers were healed, but only one came back praising God.
Matthew 1:9 - Uzziah’s (Azariah’s) legacy is seen in the genealogy of Jesus.
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
If you could be on any game show what would it be?
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you?
Discussion Questions
Share the list of people who have shaped you and who were “the one” for you.
What have you viewed as a disappointment, but, in hindsight, you can see the deposit that was made?
Additional Questions
How can you intentionally be “the one” in the lives of others this week?
This week, take some time to reflect and look towards your legacy. What are the labels that you need to let go of, and what is the legacy that you want to have?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Ask your eGroup, “Where do you struggle to see how God is using you?” Pray for God to give each person the ability to see what He wants to do in and through them and for them to be able to be “the one” who positively affects the people around them.