The world and surviving in it is a pretty scary thing these days. So often we think our survival and success in this world is contingent upon our intense efforts and looking out for ourselves, because we are sure that no one else will. As they say, “Desperate Times call for Desperate Measures.” It’s time we stopped and took a look at our decision making philosophies, questioned them and either reaffirmed the goodness of them or reassessed the questionable nature of the product of their impact.
- May 17 – What Would You Do... For Revenge? -
 - Outline What do you do when someone does you wrong or treats you wrongly? What would be your response? Most of us do not handle being wronged very well. We usually react according to the emotion that we feel rather than the logic that that leads to rational behavior and civil confrontation. If someone has offended or hurt you, what would you do? What would God have us do when we feel the pain that others cause us? We will look at Biblical examples to answer that question.
- May 24 - What Would You Do...To Succeed? -- Outline
It is only natural with the economy where it is to ask: What would you do to succeed in the present economic climate in which you find yourself? If we are honest, we probably can think of some tempting scenarios that would possibly put more money in our pocket. Or we can think of other issues that might tempt us toward success like betraying someone at work, or taking credit for what another has done. Would you lie to make sure you wouldn’t get the blame for something that was clearly your fault? What would you do to succeed?
- May 31 - What Would You Do… For Love? (Boundaries) - - Outline
Love is an interesting motivation. Not just the love that a man and a woman have for each other, but we’re talking about all love – parental, sibling, grandparent, friend, relatives. So often the lines of civility and tolerance are blurred because of the idea of love. Today we want to study what it means to love someone and what are the boundaries that should exist in a “love” relationship? Is there a time when a line is crossed in a “love” relationship that should result in the breaking of relationship – even when it comes to our loved ones?
- June 7 – What Would You Do... For Love? (The Sex Question) -- Outline
If you have teenagers, check out some of their friend’s My Space pages. You won’t have to go too far until you see the topic of sex addressed or pictures of teens in pretty sexy poses. Contrary to what you might think, research indicates that the primary teacher of all lessons in life to children and teens, through their words and through their modeling, is parents. With that said, what are you teaching your kids about sex and love? If you are single or single again, what would you do... when you find yourself on that first date, in that situation where you are highly attracted to the other person? And for those who are married, what would you do... when the topic of sex arises in the home? Is sex a natural and good part of your married life that is used to enhance a beautiful friendship? When it comes to sex “What Would You Do...?’
- June 14 - What Would You Do... For Heaven? -- Outline
What does it take to get to Heaven? Ask this question and you get a variety of answers. There are a lot of people doing a lot of things to try and make sure they get to go to Heaven one day. And there are a lot of people just not so sure they will make it – they are hoping so with fingers crossed and good luck charms in place. Many people are fearful that they have not done enough to get to Heaven. Many of us try to keep up a very good “Christian” appearance and it is killing us, because we know that it just isn’t who we are. But God is not interested in our appearances. He is interested in the “goodness” that has been offered to us. |
