OUTLINE: Ps 145:14The LORD upholds all who are fallingand raises up all who are bowed down. Jn 16:33I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 2Ti 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live a godly […]
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OUTLINE: The Wellspring of Life Eternal (Jn 4:10, 14)Salvation is as simple and pure as drinking a glass of water, where the peace we seek with our Creator can be quenched. Jn 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his
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OUTLINE: Read your Bible! The Power of True FaithJesus had a peace that transcended all circumstances. At the core of this peace was His faith. He embodied truth (Jn 1:14) and therefore enjoyed perfect, ongoing freedom (ala Jn 8:32). Read your Bible! Jesus Read His Bible!In obedience to His Father’s will, Jesus studied and learned the Word
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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: “seek”from zeteo – means to run through with the eyes any series or succession of men or things, and so to seek out, search through, make diligent search; to seek in order to find (Thayer). Jas 1:17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights,
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A woman says to her young daughter, “My dear, to find happiness in this world, you must find a good man to marry, preferably one that makes decent money, so you’ll never have to worry about things.” If I’ve heard this once, I’ve heard it a hundred times described to me by jaded women, including
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OUTLINE: Sin’s DeviceSin deceives us away from giving gratitude to God for whatever good things we DO have (e.g. whatever good health we enjoy). “Is there anything that is actually “unfair” in our lives???”The Spirit of Christ Says:– Be grateful– Pray within the sphere of this gratitude– Love– Rest, and take comfort in His promises PerspectivePeace, freedom,
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OUTLINE: Sin deceives us away from giving gratitude to God for whatever good things we DO have, including whatever health we DO have. Sin, he is a liar remember… Sin wants to coax you into thinking God is unfaithful… that your Deliverer has left you or forgotten about you… or even worse, that your Deliverer
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Every year, my congregation and I celebrate our Lord’s birth with a special Christmas message. Over the years, it has varied quite a bit. Thinking back, I can remember messages that were focused on the supreme nature of the One who became a man to die for our sins. I also remember deeply heartfelt messages