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“Trusting God in Times of Disappointment”

12/15/2014

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:22-30; Luke 1:37
Memory Verse: "For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the sight of all nations." Luke 2:30-31

1. Life is full of circumstances of disappointment. Verse 22-23a

The Fall of Man brought death into the world.
The World groans! All men and all the created world!
We/Christians groan!
Groaning is caused by circumstances that remind us of our broken condition

2. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness to patiently wait with hope! Verse 23b-27

Hope of our Salvation
The Hope?
The Spirit helps as we wait: verse 27

a. Intercedes for us!
b. Brings us into oneness with the Father’s will!
3. The Work of God turns disappointment into Christlikeness! Romans 8:28-29

God works for our good in all things: love Him/called according to His purpose
Conforming us to the image of His son/Jesus!
Predestined-Called-Justified-Glorified

4. The Word of God turns the impossible into the possible! Luke 1:37-38

Everything God speaks, God does!

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Let's Go See the Christmas Lights

12/8/2014

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1. Who are the lights for?

Gloomy & distressed
Walking in darkness
Living in deaths shadow
Under the burdensome yoke

2. What are they for?

Bring honor
Dawn a new day
Signify a change of circumstance
Celebrate Joyfully: Harvest, Victory
Increase His government and peace
Uphold justice and righteousness

3. Who is the light?

One on David’s throne
A child is born/ a son is given
Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace
Jesus of Nazareth!

4. How?

The Zeal of the Lord will accomplish this!

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Raise Your Standard

12/1/2014

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Scriture Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Memory Verse: Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 2 Corinthians 8:11 (NIV)

1. Giving is an extension of grace! Verse 1, 4

Showing people God’s favor through material help.
It is a privilege of fellowship! Verse 4
Service to the Lord’s people: Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

2. Giving is not dependent upon wealth, but on Joy! Verse 2, 3

Joy is the prerequisite!
Severe Trial is no hindrance!
Means are not the measure of generosity!

3. Give yourself to God and others with excellence! Verse 5-10

God first and others second! Verse 5
Excel in every spiritual thing! Verse 7
Giving is a growth in spiritual grace! Verse 7
Giving is an excellent test of our love! Verses 8-10

a) Compare to others
b) Contrast with Christ

4. Giving is God’s way of providing for those who have less! Verses 11-15

Give from what God gives you, your means!
Don’t focus on your lack!
God isn’t burdening you by giving!
Equality is the goal!

Summary
1. Giving is an extension of grace! Verse 1, 4
2. Giving is not dependent upon wealth, but on Joy! Verse 2, 3
3. Give yourself to God and others with excellence! Verse 5-10
4. Giving is God’s way of providing for those who have less! Verses 11-15

SO WHAT?

What has God given you that He is asking you to give to someone else?
Put everything you own in God’s hands! Give yourself and your possessions to God!
Is there a person that God is leading your to serve through giving?

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