Sermons from August 2024
“Growing in Our Adversity”
2 Peter 3:18 I. Spiritual growth in adversity depends on two things Our understanding of God’s purpose for it Our response to adversity II. God’s goal for our adversity is our spiritual growth Adversity is the Lord’s most effective way of deepening our faith and commitment to Him. 1 Peter 1:6-7 The area of adversity in our lives is where God is working to bring us to spiritual maturity. Romans 5:3-5 III. Our responses to adversity reveal something about us…
“Spiritual Warfare”
Ephesians 6:10-13 I. Who we fight We fight a spiritual battle against the devil and the forces of evil Ephesians 6:11-12 II. What we fight The schemes of the devil or basically the lies of the devil Ephesians 6:11 1. Temptation 2. Accusations III. How we fight Two things you must do: 1. Know what particular scheme the devil uses against you Ephesians 6:11 2. Put on the full armor of God Ephesians 6:11 • Be strong Ephesians 6:10-13 •…
“Living in God’s Strength”
Ephesians 6:10-13 I. We gain strength through God’s Word Psalm 119:28 II. We gain strength from worship Psalm 21:13 Psalm 59:17 Habakkuk 3:17-19 III. We gain strength by waiting Psalm 27:14 Isaiah 40:30-31 IV. We gain strength through weakness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 2 Timothy 4:17
“When The Odds Are Against You”
2 Chronicles 20 5 Steps of Faith: Step 1: Turn to God first 2 Chronicles 20:1,3 Step 2: Talk to God about the problem 2 Chronicles 20:5-6 Remind myself of who God is 2 Chronicles 20:6 Remind myself of what God has done in the past 2 Chronicles 20:7 Ask God for help now 2 Chronicles 20:12 Step 3: Tell God exactly how you feel 2 Chronicles 20:12 Step 4: Trust God to help you 2 Chronicles 20:12 God’s Response:…