Sermon Study Questions 7.5.26

Published July 3, 2026
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Icebreaker Questions

1. Have you ever acted differently because you knew someone important was watching? (Teacher, coach, boss, parent, etc.)

2. What's one habit you've tried really hard to change but found surprisingly difficult?

Diving Deeper

1. Read Philippians 2:12.  What's the difference between working for salvation and working out salvation? Why do people naturally drift toward treating Christianity like a checklist?

2. Read Philippians 2:13.  "It is God who works in you." What does that teach us about God's role and our role in spiritual growth?

3. Read Romans 7:18-20.  How does Paul describe our natural flesh?  How does the powerful truth in Philippians 2 answer the problem at hand?

Life Application Questions

1. "God's commandments are God's enablements." Is there a command from Scripture you've been viewing as a burden instead of an invitation?

2. When you fail spiritually, what's your first instinct?  (Hide, Try harder, Give up, Come honestly to God) Why?  What truth do you need to know this week to live out your faith?