SERMON NOTES/D GROUP QUESTIONS 4/3/11

Sermon Notes based on Matthew 17:14-27
see also: Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43

Three Things to Avoid:

1. Flawed Faith

2. Lack of Prayer

3. Absence of Fasting


D Group Discussion Questions:

1. Share with the group your Mountain Top and Valley experiences.
How was God glorified in both your experiences?

2. What are some stumbling blocks to our faith?
Why is the "object" of our faith so important?

3. Read 2 Thessalonians 1:3. The Apostle Paul rejoiced because the faith of the Thessalonians was "growing more and more."

How has your faith grown since you became a Christian?
What proofs can you share?

4. Read Psalm 88:1-2
How often must we pray?
Why is persevering and persisting in prayer so important?

5. What is the importance of "Fasting?"
When was the last time you fasted?
If you haven't tried fasting, then why not?