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#1,017: The Might Hand of God Jun 12, 2024

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Stand on this truth: There is nothing you are facing today that God is unaware of. There is nothing you are struggling with that God can’t handle. He can help you with anything you are dealing with.

Main Points:

1. Remember that the same hands that created the universe and keep it perfectly orbiting around the sun keep you saved, safe and secure in his Son.
2. What a blessing it is that you and I can call on the Lord, any time, any place, and in any situation. Trust that you are being safely held in the hands of Almighty God.
3. What is causing you to be afraid? What are you dealing with that is leading you to be anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed? Stop right now and pray about it. Don’t try to solve the problem on your own. Don’t leave God out. Reach out to him and let his mighty hands get involved.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Joshua 4:24 - “He did this so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever.”

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#1,016: The Lord Hears our Prayers Jun 11, 2024

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Stop and think about it for a moment. What an incredible blessing we have received. The God of eternity, our creator, hears our every prayer. He is listening. If you prayed today, God heard every word. I believe our loving Heavenly Father hears and is moved by our faith. He will respond according to His will.

Main Points:

1. Sometimes prayer is difficult, and if we are being honest, we wonder if God does hear us. We wonder if anything is happening as a result of our prayers.
2. God hears everything, including prayers. He is God. Nothing gets by Him. Nothing escapes the eyes and ears of God.
3. God wants us to pray. He created prayer as a means by which we can communicate with Him and enjoy Him. Through prayer we confess our sins, we ask Him to meet our needs, we intercede for the needs of others, and we align our will with His will.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Psalm 139:1-4 - “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.”

1 John 5:14 - “If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”

James 4:3 - “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.”
Psalm 66:18 - “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.”

John 15:7 - “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”

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#1,015: Do Not Abandon Your Faith Jun 10, 2024

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Do you know someone who has abandoned their faith in Jesus? So do I. My heart breaks for those who once believed in Jesus and trusted His Word. They worshipped right alongside us as we gathered on Sunday mornings. We served together in the work of the Lord. But along the way, something happened.

Main Points:

1. Sometimes the departure from the faith was the result of slow neglect. Over time apathy sets in. They no longer have the desire to serve the Lord. Eventually, they began to question their faith and what they believed, which led them to walk away completely.
2. I woke up this morning with a burden to pray for my friends who are no longer serving Jesus. I pray their faith will be rekindled. I pray they will feel God’s presence and long for the joy of knowing and serving Him. I pray the emptiness of a life without God, will once again be satisfied by the overwhelming peace of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
3. I must acknowledge there are people who were more godly and more spiritual than I am who have abandoned their faith in Jesus. Who am I to think that I could not fall away?

Today’s Scripture Verses:

1 Corinthians 10:12 - “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!”

1 Corinthians 16:13 - “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

Ephesians 6:10 - “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.”

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#1,014: Peace is Found in the Presence of God Jun 07, 2024

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The presence of God is an amazing thing. To think that God is with us is incredible. God is omnipresent. He is always with us. He promised to never leave us or forsake us. But if that is true, why don’t we experience more peace? The answer is that we are not always aware of God’s presence.

Main Points:

1. J. Oswald Sanders - “Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.”
2. Most often, we are more aware of our fears, anxieties, problems, and struggles.
These present difficulties occupy our thoughts and emotions. We can let them take over. But when we are consumed with fear, worry, and anxiety, we are less consumed with thoughts about God. So, the issue is not about God’s location. The issue is with our awareness of His presence.
3. So, let me ask you: How aware are you today of God’s presence? Are your thoughts focused on the Lord? Have you spent time with him today? Have you read His Word and allowed it to speak to your soul? Have you made time to worship and pray? Spending time with God is the most important thing you will do today.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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#1,013: Falling Prey to the Temptation of Neglect Jun 06, 2024

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Neglecting the things that are important does not usually occur in one big step or one decisive action. No, neglect occurs slowly. It’s incremental. Neglect happens when we ignore the little things. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but there is a cumulative effect to neglect. Little things add up to big things.

Main Points:

1. When we neglect spending time with Jesus when we neglect our faith, when we neglect the house of God, there are consequences. We can fall prey to the temptation that little things don’t matter, but they truly do.
2. What is neglect? To pay no attention or too little attention to; to disregard or to slight; To be remiss in the care or treatment of; To omit, through indifference or carelessness
3. Think about neglect. Typically neglect is not deliberate. It is not willful. It is not an intentional sin. It is something that happens because of familiarity, or distraction, caused by having too many things going on in our lives.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Nehemiah 13:11 - “Why is the house of God being neglected?”
Hebrews 2:1 - “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”

Revelation 2:4-5 - “….You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.”

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#1,012: Fear or Faith? Jun 05, 2024

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In my life, I have discovered that when it comes to the choices of fear and faith, it’s not always one or the other. Life produces fear, it’s an emotion we feel, but with God’s help, I can choose faith anyway. Though I may feel fear, I choose to trust God.

Main Points:

1. As Christians, we acknowledge that fear is a choice. We can also make another choice. It’s the decision to live by faith.
2. Having faith doesn’t diminish the reality of what we are facing, it doesn’t deny it or sweep it under the rug. Faith is not pretending the hard times aren’t there. Faith is choosing to believe that God is with us in our battle and that the outcome is in His hands. He is involved in every detail of our lives.
3. Faith brings God into the equation. As I face my fears, I remember what the Bible says about God’s character and his power. God is both loving and strong. He is compassionate and powerful.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Psalm 23:4 - “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”

Psalm 86:15 - “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”

Ephesians 3:20 - “God…is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.”

Psalm 56:3 - “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

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#1,011: Nothing Is Too Hard For God Jun 04, 2024

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The Bible is a book of miracles, from the beginning to the end. If you read through the Bible, you will be left with this amazing truth: God can do anything. There is no limit to his power. He is a miracle-working God. He specializes in doing what seems to be impossible to us.

Main Points:

1. What is a miracle? Webster's dictionary defines a miracle as an "extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs.”
2. Throughout scripture we see miracles of provision, miracles of healing, miracles of protection, miracles of deliverance, miracles of opportunity, and miracles of guidance and direction.
3. For many Christians, our struggle is not faith in God’s ability to perform miracles, but faith in his willingness. The result is that we have no expectations. Let’s renew our faith in God’s miraculous power. No matter what you are facing today, remember, there is nothing too hard for the Lord.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Genesis 18:14 - “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”
Luke 1:37 - “For with God, nothing will be impossible.”
Hebrews 13:8 - “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

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#1,010: Power to Resist Temptation Jun 03, 2024

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Can I encourage you today with a powerful truth? The same power of the Holy Spirit that enabled Jesus to resist temptation lives in you. Christ was tempted, so you will be tempted. Jesus overcame temptation and so can you.

Main Points:
1. Satan’s attacks are not random, nor are they generic. They are specific attacks against your soul. Satan goes after your most vulnerable spot. Your enemy knows exactly what buttons to push in your life.

2. No weapon formed against you has to prosper. No weapon of the enemy, no attack by Satan, and his demonic force has to win against you.

3. You are not powerless against temptation. As a Christian, the Holy Spirit resides within you. As you rely on Him, He will provide you a way of escape.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Isaiah 54:17 - “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.”

1 Corinthians 10:13 - “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

James 4:7 - “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Matthew 26:41 - “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

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#1,009: Our Battle with Anxiety May 31, 2024

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Anxiety is a false prophet - It offers false solutions, makes false promises, and offers false predictions. Anxiety leaves us with an open-ended question…what if?

Main Points:
1. If you have battled anxiety. You are not alone. We all struggle from time to time, whether as a way of life or due to particular circumstances beyond our control. It brings about physical reactions like shaking, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating, frustration, and anger. Even depression can be linked to a series of anxieties we experience in life.

2. Paul is saying that when you take your burdens, your concerns, and even your anxious thoughts to the Lord, he replaces your worries with something much greater: peace that passes all human understanding. And he says this peace of God will guard your heart and mind.

3. When your heart is anxious turn to Jesus who can calm any fear.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” (Psalm 139:23)

2 Timothy 1:7 - “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Luke 12:22 - “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life…”

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#1,008: God Already Sees your Tomorrow May 30, 2024

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As Christians, we put the future in God’s hands. We cannot predict the future. We don’t know what will happen tomorrow. Many will choose to worry about the future, but instead, we can choose to trust our Heavenly Father. We trust His will, His plan, and His purpose for our lives.

Main Points:
1. Tomorrow is on our minds. It’s likely you are thinking about the future as it relates to your family, your health, your finances, your retirement, your work, and your ministry. What does tomorrow hold? What will the future be like?

2. Planning our future gives us a sense of comfort and control. It’s not wrong for us to plan and prepare for tomorrow, but we cannot leave God out of our planning. Why? Because He is the only one who truly knows what tomorrow brings.

3. As we look to tomorrow and our future, let’s be quick to consult God and ask Him to show us His will. Ask Him to lead, guide, and direct your steps. Pray and ask the Lord to show you His will concerning every aspect of your life. Let’s return to the verbiage of believers in a previous generation and say, “if it is the Lord’s will."

Today’s Scripture Verses:

James 4:13-16 - “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil.”

Proverbs 27:1 - “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”

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