Feb 9, 2020
Keeping a Positive Attitude
"Hardening of the attitudes is the most deadly disease on earth." Zig Ziglar
 
A faithless bad attitude cost a whole generation of Israelites the opportunity to experience the blessings of the Promised Land. Numbers 14:26-35
 
Complaining, grumbling, pessimistic and faithless attitudes are disruptive, destructive, demoralizing and contagious. 
 
How to keep a positive attitude:
  • Confess your bad attitude to God.
  • Cast your burdens upon the Lord.
  • Be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
  • Learn to look on the bright side of things.
  • Learn to be content with what you have.
  • Learn to be thankful always.
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  • Feb 9, 2020Keeping a Positive Attitude
    Feb 9, 2020
    Keeping a Positive Attitude
    "Hardening of the attitudes is the most deadly disease on earth." Zig Ziglar
     
    A faithless bad attitude cost a whole generation of Israelites the opportunity to experience the blessings of the Promised Land. Numbers 14:26-35
     
    Complaining, grumbling, pessimistic and faithless attitudes are disruptive, destructive, demoralizing and contagious. 
     
    How to keep a positive attitude:
    • Confess your bad attitude to God.
    • Cast your burdens upon the Lord.
    • Be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
    • Learn to look on the bright side of things.
    • Learn to be content with what you have.
    • Learn to be thankful always.
  • Feb 2, 2020Making Common Things Holy
    Feb 2, 2020
    Making Common Things Holy
    God took common dirt and made it holy ground. Exodus 3:1-6
    God took a common stick and made it the Staff of God.  Exodus 4:1-5
    God took everyday food and made is the Passover Observance. Exodus 12:1-14
    God takes bread and juice and makes them into the Lord's Supper, a sacred reminder o the sacrifice of Christ for us. 1Corinthians 11
    We should examine ourselves that we might be holy just as Christ is holy, set apart to serve the purposes of God in this world. 
  • Jan 26, 2020Overcoming the Impossible
    Jan 26, 2020
    Overcoming the Impossible
    God often leads His people to the point of impossibility.
    What do we do then?
    • Trust the purposes of God.
    • Obey the commands of God.
    • Wait on God's timing.
    • Rely on the power of God.
  • Jan 19, 2020Worshipping Along the Way
    Jan 19, 2020
    Worshipping Along the Way
    Genesis 15
    Worship takes place at God's invitation, when we prepare for it,and when we protect it. 
  • Jan 12, 2020Choosing the Right Direction
    Jan 12, 2020
    Choosing the Right Direction
    Genesis 13
    Where you go is important; how you go is even more important.
    • What are my motives?
    • Have I consulted with God?
    • What at the long term consequences of my decision?
  • Jan 5, 2020Believing There’s a Promised Land
    Jan 5, 2020
    Believing There’s a Promised Land
    Genesis 12:1-5
    Believing with your heart and with your feet!
  • Dec 29, 2019The Eyes That See Salvation
    Dec 29, 2019
    The Eyes That See Salvation
    Luke 2:21-40
    Why was Simeon able to identify the infant Messiah?
    • He valued righteousness.
    • He longed for peace.
    • He believed the prophecies.
    • He was sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
    • He was watching expectantly for God's salvation.
  • Dec 22, 2019Contemplating the Incarnation
    Dec 22, 2019
    Contemplating the Incarnation
    John 1:14
    The Christmas Story begins with a God who is beyond our reach, and culminates with a God who reaches down to us.
    • The Great Condescension - "The Word became flesh..."
    • The Great Visitation - "...and made his dwelling among us."
    • The Great Revelation - "We have seen his glory..."
    • The Great Presentation - "...full of grace and truth."
  • Dec 15, 2019The Good News of Great Joy
    Dec 15, 2019
    The Good News of Great Joy
    Luke 2:10-11
    "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."
     
    We find great joy when we:
    • let go of fear
    • allow God to rescue us from our isolation
    • exchange the materialism of the world for the true riches of God
    • are found by the Savior
  • Dec 8, 2019The Sin Solution
    Dec 8, 2019
    The Sin Solution
    Matthew 1:21
    "She will bear a son, and you shall call him Jesus, for He will save people from their sins."
    • God knows that sin is our biggest problem, and that He has the only solution.
    • The name "Jesus" accurately describes the purpose of our Savior.
    • God loves sinners so much that He doesn't intend to leave them that way.