“Conquering Goliath ”  Lesson # 2

  “  God has a plan for your life and Goliath wants to stop you  “

Intro: What would you like to do as your profession in life?

 

Study

  1. Romans 8:37, John 3:3-5 When we accept Christ we are born again, we are born into a life of salvation and victory found only in Jesus which allows us to conquer everything in our way.
    1. Jeremiah 29:11-13  God has a divine purpose and plan for each of our lives, there is a specific reason that each of us are here.
      1. Matt 25:14-30 There are certain talents that God has given to each one of us, and God wants to use our giftings to do something great for him here in this world!
      2. 2 Cor 5:20 Our purpose on earth is to win as many people to Jesus as we possibly can with our giftings and through the position that we will have here in this world.
    2. 1 Peter 1:8-9 There is no greater joy, peace, or satisfaction that we can have here on the earth then spending our time fulfilling Gods purpose winning people to Jesus!
  2. 1 Samuel 17:3-4, Gal 5:7-8 The devil does not want more people to go to heaven, so he will do whatever he can to keep us from fulfilling Gods purpose and from winning others to Jesus.
    1. 1 Samuel 17:8-11 The devil will send each of us a Goliath to intimidate us, scare us, defeat us and keep us from becoming who God has called us to become.
      1. 1 Peter 5:8-10  The devil will try and stop us from fulfilling our purpose with Goliath’s such as fear, insecurity, sin, abuse, shame, addiction, among many other things.
      2. Matt 26:19 Many times the devil will keep people intimidated and held back all of their lives with Goliaths that they feel they cannot defeat.
    2. James 4:7, Prov 3:5-6  When we decide to surrender everything to God, follow Gods plan, and boldly confront the Goliath that wants to stop us, then we will fulfill Gods plan and we will conquer everything that is in our way! #Borntoconquer!

 

        Discussion

  1. What are some of the most common Goliaths the devil will try to use to keep us from fulfilling Gods purpose for our lives?
  2. Can you share an example of a time when you stepped out and did something great for God and led someone to Jesus? How did you feel afterwards?
  3. What are some of the talents or abilities that God has given you personally? What are some ways you can use your talents and abilities to win other people to Jesus?
  4. What is a Goliath that the devil has tried to use to stop you from accomplishing Gods will for your life personally?

 

End: Pray for those who want to conquer the Goliaths that the devil wants to use to stop them, pray for any who need to accept Christ or rededicate their lives to Jesus, then take requests.Conquering Goliath Lesson #