The Lord Gives Life
<strong><u>Take confidence in God’s true Word!</u></strong>
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<li><strong> Rest in God’s purp...
How do I prepare?
Love freely as a steward of your relationships!
1. Invest in your relationships
2. Value your rela...
2 - A Solid Foundation
Without a solid foundation, we are on shaky ground! Many people are building their lives on sand, instead of the rock... We have the opportunity to help our children to establish their lives on a foundation that will hold them through the storms of this life and all eternity!
Decisions and Disaster
We must trust God our Provider.
1. Remember God's triumphs
2. Wait for God's timing
3. Return to ...
Does anyone care? (Community)
Get out of your comfort zone to come alongside others!
1. Share together in suffering
2. Share tog...
Flourishing in the Barren Wilderness
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Three Survival Tips to Survive in the Wilderness</...
Covenant and Conversion
We must follow God no matter what!
1. Even when others discourage us
2. Even when others turn back...
Don't Waste This Season
Romans 8:28-29
Waiting with Hope for Future Glory... BUT
Working with Hope for Present Good!
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Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
<strong>Truly this was the Son of God!</strong>
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<li>Words of forgiveness (Luke 23:34)</li>
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Heartache and Homecoming
We must find strength to go on in God-Who-Is-Able!
1. Hold on to hope
2. Make today count
3. Rest...
What Kind of Church Are We?
Philippians 1-4
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<li>Paul praised them for being a faithful church</li>
<li>Paul encourag...
No Pain, No Gain
<strong><u>Demonstrate Christ through suffering!</u></strong>
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<li><strong> Rejoice in your ...
Life-on-Life Impact
We must engage people with hope!
1. Cultivate growth in Christ
2. Build bridges to Christ
3. Stri...
The OTHER Side
Trust the God of all grace in the midst of your problems!Problems are inevitableDon’t be surprised b...
"4th and 10"
We must diligently come to God in prayer!
1. We are feeble but God is mighty
2. We are troubled bu...
I Told You, "I Am"
<strong><u>Jesus is sovereignly working for good!</u></strong>
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<li><strong> Fulfilling the ...
The Broken Path to Joy
God provides a joy that is full, unshakable, everlasting, inexpressible!
Psalm 16:11, John 15:11, J...
Incomparable Glory
We must endure suffering with hopeful anticipation!
1. Follow the Spirit's leading
2. Feel pain, a...
Are You Ready?
<strong><u>Remember God’s truth so you don’t stumble over His blessings!</u></strong>
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Inseparable Love
We must draw near to Jesus in victory!
1. We are loved, not forgotten
2. We are accepted, not cond...
Honorable Goodness
God is <strong>good</strong>! (Psalm 136:1, Luke 18:18-19, Psalm 34:8)
God created everything <stro...
How does this make sense?
Grieve with hope because this world is not our home!
1.Anticipate glory in heaven
2.Realize agony ...
Steadfast Patience
Patience – “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or...
How do I stop the pain?
Don't waste your pain!
1. Pray candidly
2. Feel pain
3. Anchor in truth
Discussion q...
Inexpressible Joy
What is the greatest joy you can imagine?
“I would be joyful if __________.” (<em>How do </em><str...
How do I go on?
Live one day at a time!
1. Offer your worship
2. Bear your cross
3. Hold fast your integrity
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