We must endure, even when the odds are against us! 1. Be willing to work hard 2. Count your blessings 3. Recognize God's hand 4. Guard your testimony
We must worship God with faithful service! 1. In evangelism 2. In ambition 3. In support 4. In prayer
Deuteronomy 6:16-19 Follow God tenderheartedly! Beware of forgetful perspectives Beware of deceitful desires Beware of faithless pursuits
Philippians 1-4 Paul praised them for being a faithful church Paul encouraged them to be a united church Paul praised them for being a giving church 1. Paul…
Faithful = trustworthy, reliable, dependable God is faithful to keep His promises! (Deuteronomy 7:9, Hebrews 10:23, Numbers 23:19) Faithfulness involves using everything God gives us for His purposes and glory.…
Pursue God in hard times! Repent quickly Beware of a stubborn, ignorant, unrepentant attitude! Focused on blaming others Grasping for false hope (Psalm 33:17) Compounding pain (Psalm 32:3) Take responsibility…
Fix your eyes on the God of the subtle! God is steadfast in His compassion We are deserving of judgment, but God offers grace and kindness instead! God hears His…
Get back up and keep on going! God still has a plan and a purpose – for you! Faithfully persevere in all that God calls you to do! Follow the…
Serve God among your beloved family! Restored by grace Nourish redemptive relationships! Beware of being the worthless servant (Matthew 25:30), but offer yourself to be used by the Lord! Show…
You are CALLED! (2 Timothy 1:8-9) The shepherd works to give direction and protection to the church in key values! Uphold these values! Be defined by these values! Pursue these…