OUTLINE: God’s Whole PersonGod’s sovereignty, like every other facet of His character, never functions in the absence of grace. He never drops one part of His character while operating in another. He is who He is. Ex 3:14-15, 33:17-19 Jesus’ Personal EncouragementJn 14:1“Do not let your heart be troubled [e.g., live without fear in your life]; […]
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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: NO RECORDING OUTLINE: Jesus’ Personal EncouragementJn 14:1“Do not let your heart be troubled [e.g., live without fear in your life]; believe in God, believe also in Me.” The Knowledge of the Holy, by A. W. Tozer.Love and faith are at home in the mystery of the Godhead. Let reason kneel in reverence outside.The
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OUTLINE: Healthy vs. Unhealthy FearThere is a good, righteous fear to behold and there is a dangerous, unrighteous fear we must deny. We are able to discern the difference by learning the Word of God, listening to the Spirit (including through your pastor), and prayer. Identification Requires LightWhenever we think about identifying truth, we must
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OUTLINE: Pastor’s EncouragementWe need to recognize the pitfalls and the temptations in our lives even before they materialize into real threats to our peace! SynthesizeMt 4:7[Message] Jesus countered with another citation from Deuteronomy: “Don’t you dare test the Lord your God.” – AND –Gal 6:7Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows,
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OUTLINE: EncouragementAlways think of BOTH sides of your relationships. Ro 1:12b [NLV] We need each other. My Encouragement To YouWe need to recognize the pitfalls and the temptations in our lives even before they materialize into real threats to our peace! Php 3:13-14 [Message]I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well
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OUTLINE: EncouragementDon’t be an island, or think others are OK being that way. (Heb 10:25, Ro 1:12) Ro 1:12 [NLV]Both of us need help. I can help make your faith strong and you can do the same for me. We need each other.Eyes On the PrizeWhen our focus/affections are diverted from Christ, misery seeps in and
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OUTLINE: EncouragementDon’t be an island, or think others are OK being that way. Heb 10:25, Ro 1:12 Ro 1:12 [NLV]Both of us need help. I can help make your faith strong and you can do the same for me. We need each other.Do Not Be DeceivedIt’s a privilege to have the time/energy/opportunity to encourage another human being. (Ref. Jn
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OUTLINE: Ro 1:12 [NLV]Both of us need help. I can help make your faith strong and you can do the same for me. We need each other. Do Not Be DeceivedIt’s a privilege to have the time / energy / opportunity to encourage another human being. (Ref. Jn 15-10-13) Escaping Misery It’s impossible to remain miserable if we focus
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OUTLINE:Living In ChristIf we will abide in the sphere of His love, His peace can overtake us, allowing us to focus on encouraging others as the day draws near. (Col 3:15, 1Th 5:11, Heb 10:25) What’s more important than protecting your peace? Trust in God.(Ps 28, 56; Jer 17:7) Gratitude Protects UsThe minute we lose
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OUTLINE: Living In ChristIf we will abide in the sphere of His love, His peace can overtake us, allowing us to focus on encouraging others as the day draws near. Col 3:15, 1Th 5:11, Heb 10:25 Gratitude Protects UsThe minute we lose thankfulness in our hearts, we fall into the curse of familiarity, and we wrongly
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