OUTLINE: Faith comes from persistent, humble seeking.The Value of WisdomDo you value wisdom enough to seek for it diligently? (Mt 13:44-46; Lk 11:5-10) Ps 23:4 [Amplified Classice]Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff […]
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OUTLINE: The Source of ConfidenceWe have confidence in the things we fear the most. Ask yourself, why would we have confidence in them in the absence of fear? We have confidence that there’s something to fear/respect, something real and powerful (e.g., God). Fear Is a Learned BehaviorInjury is an experience, something we learn about. Once
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OUTLINE: The Source of ConfidenceWe have confidence in the things we fear the most. Ask yourself, why would we have confidence in them in the absence of fear? We have confidence that there’s something to fear/respect, something real and powerful (e.g., God). Fear Is a Learned BehaviorInjury is an experience, something we learn about. Once
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OUTLINE: Lk 6:38 [Amplified]Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”1Ti 3:4-5See
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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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I struggle with anger sometimes. I’m a pastor. I ought to know better. But a man’s heart is a man’s heart, right? I cannot suppose I am able to control it, modify it, or play pretend with it. Only God can change it, and He has. And yet, here I am, struggling… Struggling with what,
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