Month: February 2014

Sarah, Faith when life is out of control.

Sermon: “Faith When We Are Out of Control”
Theme: Sarah continued on, though she had no control over the situations in her life, and though she did not trust God at His word, she was still blessed by God.
Purpose: To understand faith is about being willing and offering ourselves to God, not being perfect.
Scriptures: Genesis 18:1-13 The Lord Appears to Abraham and Sarah, Sarah laughs at what is prophesied.
Hebrews 11:8-16 By faith, Abraham and Sarah were able to pursue their “homeland” and to see promises fulfilled.

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Moses Started out a “Basket Case” and struggled with what God wanted of him.
Sermon: “Moses: Called, but Not Qualified”
Theme: God accomplishes through us, not by our capabilities or by our luck, but by God’s intention and miracles.
Purpose: To learn to be faithful first, and then worry about the works that are at hand.
Scriptures: Exodus 4:10-17 Moses complains that he is not able to fulfill what God is asking of him.
Romans 8:26-30 God works through our weakness, we are destined to success.

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Elijah the Prophet Struggling with personal weakness and faith.
Sermon: “Weary and Faithful”
Theme: Elijah struggled with anxiety, fear, and was overwhelmed – God gave healing by giving him meaningful work to accomplish.
Purpose To see in Elijah that God equips even those who are suffering mental illness and terrible anxiety to be a part of the work of God’s grace.
Scriptures: 1 Kings 19:3-16 God speaks to Elijah in the midst of his despair.
Romans 8:31-39 Our outer nature is wasting away but we are renewed from within.

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Sermon: “Together, We Will Make It”
Naomi and Ruth Creating a New life out of ruin.
Theme: Practicing acceptance leads to strength and the ability to overcome loss.
Ruth 1:3-5, 14-22 “Your people shall be my people”
2 Corinthians 5:6-10 We are confident; we walk by faith and not by sight.
Purpose: If we will be open and accepting we will experience the love of God in relationships that sustain us;

Also:  “Souper Bowl of Caring”

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