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Message & Sermon Notes
Four Lies That Could Cost You the Kingdom
1 Kings 2:13-46
Pastor Jason Carlson
Hebrews 11:6
1 Kings 2:13-46
Four lies that could cost you the kingdom:
Lie #1: “God hasn’t been fair to me.”
• Adonijah: The danger of disappointment (v. 13-25)
Ephesians 1:11
Psalm 145:17
Romans 8:28
Lie #2: “God’s way is just a way.”
• Abiathar: The danger of deviation (v. 26-27)
John 14:6
Matthew 19:4-6
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Lie #3: “I know better than God.”
• Joab: The danger of defiance (v. 28-35)
Proverbs 16:18
Lie #4: “I can honor God and love the world at the same time.”
• Shimei: The danger of double-mindedness (v. 36-46)
James 1:8
“double-minded” = dipsychos (two-souled, divided in interest)
Mark 10:17-23
Matthew 6:24
James 1:14-15
John 10:10
Proverbs 4:23
Romans 12:2
Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 5:1-2
Isaiah 61:10
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. What does scripture say is required for membership in God’s kingdom? Are you confident about your status?
2. Which of the lies that Pastor Jason talked about today do you find most tempting to embrace?
Questions for discussion:
1. Why are the four lies we looked at today such common temptations for humanity?
2. How can we cultivate a faith that’s able to resist these lies?
3. Pastor Jason said, “Membership in God’s kingdom is exclusive, but it’s open to all.” What does this mean?
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