OUTLINE: Heb 13:5b“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” “jars of clay”This is a reference to cheap, expendable jars that were used during Paul’s time for simple storage, even for holding human waste. Ro 14:23bFor whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.Loneliness has a utility to it for as long as it doesn’t […]
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OUTLINE: Our PrioritiesThe Spirit of Christ isn’t satisfied with having 2nd place in our hearts! Your TreasureWhen we lack contentment with what God has ordained for us, we are in essence saying Jesus isn’t enough. Lack of ContentmentHuman power doesn’t trust in God’s provisions alone, it’s not willing to give up the extras we’re used
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OUTLINE: Money Lust Corrupts True BeautyThe beauty is in the land, not its monetary value… its features, its fruit, and its memories even. Do we hold the right perspective on where true beauty lies? Lack of ContentmentHuman power doesn’t trust in God’s provisions alone, it’s not willing to give up the extras we’re used to.
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OUTLINE: Php 2:12a [Amplified Classic]Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent…Php 2:12b [Amplified Classic]…work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe
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OUTLINE: Php 2:12a [Amplified Classic]Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent…Php 2:12b [Amplified Classic]…work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe
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OUTLINE: The “Secret” To Strength Is HumilityHumility is our greatest source of strength and courage (aka “applied faith”). Why? Because we put the onus of victory on the Lord’s strength instead of our own. The Danger of WealthWealth is the breeding ground for arrogance that naturally evolves into a power-hunger. A corrupt heart precedes both
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OUTLINE: The “Secret” To Strength Is HumilityHumility is our greatest source of strength and courage (aka “applied faith”). Why? Because we put the onus of victory on the Lord’s strength instead of our own. Remember How You Got Here!Once you think you’ve “arrived,” be careful you don’t forget where you came from and WHO, exactly,
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OUTLINE: Be Careful What You TreasureIf we treasure a counterfeit, we suffer for it. Sources of Counterfeit “Self-Esteem”– Your education, work, or income– Your appearance or dress– Your kindness, niceness, sweetness– Your reputation, accomplishments, “success”– Your religion Ro 12:3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of
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OUTLINE: Be Careful What You TreasureIf we treasure a counterfeit, we suffer for it. Sources of Counterfeit “Self-Esteem”Your education, work, or incomeYour appearance or dressYour kindness, niceness, sweetnessYour reputation, accomplishments, “success”Your religion 1Co 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the
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OUTLINE: The Value of JesusJesus, His person, is the “treasure”! When a person values Him above all else, their heart is with Him always. (ref: Eph 3:14-19; Php 3:7-15) 1Ti 6:10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith
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