But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Psalm 73:28 1. When you are hurting. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the …
Justification False Belief: I must meet certain standards to feel good about myself. (Fear of failure) God’s Truth: Because of justification, I am completely forgiven by and fully pleasing to God. I no longer have to fear failure. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus …
WEEK 4: THE GROUP FACTOR (COMMUNITY) “Since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.” Rom. 12:5b (NLT) 1. I NEED OTHERS TO WALK WITH ME. “Just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him…” Col. 2:6-7 (ESV) “It is …
The Principle of Dedication: I can commit my body to God. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer YOUR BODIES as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship.” Rom. 12:1 (NIV) The Principle of Concentration: I can focus my mind. “Do not conform any …
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Christ is risen indeed. He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words. Luke 24:6-8 …
John 14:1-7 Christ’s concern for us. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the …
“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 NKJV I. What would Jesus say? A. Living for comfortable. (Luke 12:16-21). A living God requires more than languid believers. Not called to comfort? (Matthew 8:18-22). Comfort can be a barometer to spiritual vitality. Sleeping on the job. (Matthew …
Refocus on Christ and His commands. Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your …