Introduction A. If you could ask God any question you wanted, what would it be? B. Many would ask Him where He has been dur...
When in Doubt (PM)
Introduction A. Even though they didn’t know what would happen, Shadrack, Meshack, and Abednego were resolved to obe...
Overcoming the Monster (AM)
Introduction A. Of all the underdog stories that have ever been written, none is as captivating as the story of David an...
The Confidence in Which We Trust (PM)
Introduction A. This is part of a conversation that took place around 720 BC just outside Jerusalem between officers o...
Dealing with Temptation (PM)
Introduction A. Like it or not, temptation is something we all face (1 Corinthians 10;13). B. Even though we all fall to...
Disappointing Heroes (PM)
Introduction A. In recent months we have seen a lot of heroes fall. B. If you can’t look up to actors or athletes or politi...
Learning from the Wilderness (PM)
Introduction A. In our ongoing search for lessons from the Old Testament, let’s see what can be learned from Israel’s w...
The Patience of Job (AM)
Introduction A. Job is written to answer a question that has been asked by people of all times and cultures: Why do peopl...
Trust and Obey
Introduction
A. When everyone else lets us down, it is even more comforting to know that we can always trust in God (Psalm 22; Job 13:15).
B. It is easy to say we trust God when all is well, but it is during the trying times that we learn how much we really trust Him.
I. Why should we trust God?
A. We should trust Him because He never fails or forsakes (Joshua 23:14; 1 Kings 8:56; 1 Samuel 12:22; Psalm 9:9-10).
B. We should...
Trusting God to Supply Our Needs
Introduction
In a time when the economy is fragile and Social Security is nearing bankruptcy, we need to keep in mind the fact that God is really the One Who provides for us.
I. God knows and provides our physical needs.
A. God provides for the flowers and the fowl (Matthew 6:26-31).
B. Even in lean times He has always satisfied His children’s basic needs (Exodus 16:14-24; Genesis 45:5; 1 Kings 17:1-16).
C. We must...