Sunday: May 21, 2023
Series: Better
Sermon: Better is a Good Name
Speaker: John Inthof
Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Proverbs 3:1-4

Worship

Listen to a Worship song (If you need suggestions, you can use one from the YouTube Playlist for this week) or express something that you are thankful to God for.

Welcome

Check In – How is everyone doing? (good things, teaching applied, lessons learned, prayers answered.)

Word

• Do you have a nickname (or did you have a childhood nickname)? Share it with the group and explain how you got the nickname?
• Read: Proverbs 22:1, Ecclesiastes 7:1 and Proverbs 3:1-4.
• Why is having a good name or reputation important?
• What do these verses teach us about a good name?
• Do you think others would describe you as having a good name? What are you known for?
• What can you do differently to make your name better?
• Who is someone that has inspired you with their good name? What have you learned from this person about having a good name?
• What type of legacy would you like to leave with your name?
• What things do you need to overcome that are preventing you from having a better name?
• What is something that you need to apply from this lesson?

Witness

How can having a good name effect evangelism?  How can a bad reputation affect evangelism?

Prayer

Pray that God will help you apply this lesson.  Pray for any other requests you have.