The Four Big Questions
#3: "How Can I Get out of this Financial Mess?"
I. Introduction
Luke 16:11
II. Financial Freedom Principles
A. Keep good ---records---. ______________
Proverbs 27:23-24
Proverbs 23:23
The Four Big Questions
#2: How do I Know When it is Really Right?
I. Introduction
II. The Seven Tests
A. Does it ---agree with the Bible----?
Luke 21:33
Persecution
Acts 4:1-31
III. Seven Principles for handling persecution.
1. Be ---submissive--- (vv. 5-7)
1 Peter 2:19-20
2. Be ---filled with the Spirit---. (v. 8a)
The Four Big Questions
#1: What Do I Do Now?
Lamentations
I. Introduction
II. You Need to do Four Things
A. Focus your attention ---on God---.
Lamentations 3:28-29
Matthew 6:6
B. Ask God to ---remove your fears---.
Lamentations 3:55-57
The three antidotes to fear:
1. ---truth---
2. ---love---
3. ----faith----
Psalm 34:4
C. Believe God will ---restore--- you.
Lamentations 5:21
Psalm 27:13
1. Three things you should never do in a tragedy:
Could you graciously pass the salt?
Question of the Night: How can YOU change YOUR world?
Colossians 4:2-6
1.) Be ___devoted__ to prayer. (vs.2-3)
2) Be ____clear___ in speech. (vs.3-4)
John 14:6 NIV
3) Be _____ready__ in action.
Matt. 5:13
Church with a Choice
Deuteronomy 30:11-20
I. Revelation of God’s Will v.11-14
God WANTS you to know!
John 1:1-2,14
II. Requirements to Follow God’s Will v. 16a
A. Love the Lord your God
1. Pursued by God 1 John 4:19
2. Personal John 14:21b
3. Powerful John 15:5
4. Permanent Romans 8:38-39
5. Pleasurable Revelation 2:4
Are you in love with God? Does being with Him bring joy to your heart?
B. Walk with God Psalm 63:1-6
What the World Needs Today
2 Timothy 1:6-7
I. The---- laying on of hands--- for deacons
II. The Gift of God
2 Timothy 1:6-7
A. What this does not mean:
B. The gift of your -touching---
Understanding Who I am: The Missing Promise
Philippians 4:14-20
I. Introduction
Philippians 4:14-20
II. Looking Closely
A. The Premise (vv. 14-18)
Understanding Who I Am: The Man Who Makes a Difference
Philippians 2:19-30
I. Introduction
II. The Five Values
Philippians 2:19-30
A. -----Compassion---: People before profits (vv. 20b-21)