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Choosing Wisely Is Not Always Easy, but It Is Possible

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Theme: Choosing Wisely Is Not Always Easy, but It Is Possible

One: This troubled life is marked by difficult decisions.

Two: Our righteousness is revealed, exercised, and honed in the valley of decision.

Three: We are not without light for our path.

Four: God is always at work in our distress for our good and for his glory.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.

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~ Proverbs 3:5-6

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Wisdom Calls for a Life of Worship

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas
Text: Matthew 1:1-12
Theme: Wisdom Calls for a Life of Worship

One: A life of worship begins with revelation from God.

Two: A life of worship is sustained by desire for God.

Three: A life of worship is marked by humility.

Four: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God.

Five: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God.

We have come to worship him ~ Matthew 2:2

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You Can Live in Christmas-Promised Peace

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Theme: You Can Live in Christmas-Promised Peace

One: God-sourced peace

Two: Circumstance-transcending peace

Three: Relationally-experienced peace

Four: Truth-anchored peace

Five: Grace-enabled peace

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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Demonstrate Faithfulness by Rejecting Laziness in Your Daily Work Ethic

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
Theme: Demonstrate Faithfulness by Rejecting Laziness in Your Daily Work Ethic

One: Laziness...is a bad influence.

Two: Laziness...needs a good example.

Three: Laziness...suffers a practical consequence.

Four: Laziness...warrants a firm instruction.

Five: Laziness...can be exchanged for faithfulness.

If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:10

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Your Faith Must Fight with Thanksgiving

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Thanksgiving
Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22
Theme: Your Faith Must Fight with Thanksgiving

One: Faith...in the midst of fear.

Two: Faith...anchored to God's faithfulness.

Three: Faith...in the face of the unknown.

Four: Faith...in God's kingdom agenda.

Five: Faith...in God's words.

Six: Faith...to fight with thanksgiving.

Seven: Faith...that produces triumphant joy.

"We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you" ~ 2 Chronicles 20:12

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Pray that our hearts would be directed to God's heart

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be faithful until Christ returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Theme: Pray that our hearts would be directed to God's heart

Who do we pray this for?

  • For those who are growing, but need to grow more.
  • For those who are facing opposition, but are hoping in the ultimate victory of Jesus.
  • For those who are alarmed by the prevalent evil, but desire to stand for good.
  • For those who are aiming at obedience, but are in need of God's establishing and guarding.

Why do we pray this?

  • Because of distracted hearts.
  • Because of wandering hearts.

What is the desired outcome of this prayer?

  • To know God's love...and to love him.
  • To know Christ's steadfastness...and to follow him.

Conclusion: "Lord, direct _________'s heart to your love and faithfulness."

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The Lord is faithful

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4
Theme: The Lord is faithful.

Because the Lord is faithful...

One: ...You can rightly view a faithless culture.

Two: ...You can firmly stand in your faith.

Three: ...You cdan confidently rest in the Lord's keeping.

Four: ...You can faithfully live in biblical obedience.

...but the Lord is faithful. He will establish you... ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:3

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Faithfulness in spreading the truth

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalnonians 3:1-2
Theme: Faithfulness in spreading the truth

4 Questions that call for Faithfulness in spreading Truth

Question 1: Are you embracing—by conviction—the necessity of prayer?

Question 2: Are you communicating—by word and walk—the authority of God's Truth?

Question 3: Are you hoping—by God's promise—in the gospel's life-transforming power?

Question 4: Are you ready—by God's grace—to face opposition?

...pray...that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored... ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:2

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Faithfulness: Our Roles May Vary

Speaker: Daniel Moorehead
Series: Reformation Sunday
Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-5; 18:20-41; 19:17-18
Theme: Faithfulness: Our Roles May Vary

One: Look at a stage set with sin.

Two: Look at four faithful roles

Three: Look at how we ought to live

Moreover, it is required of stwards that they be found faithful ~ 1 Timothy 4:2

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Christians Must Be Confident in the Face of Apostasy.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Theme: Christians Must Be Confident in the Face of Apostasy.

One: Clearly see salvation. (What God has done.)

  • You were loved, chosen, & called
  • You were set apart by the Spirit
  • You believed the gospel
  • You share in Christ's glory

Two: Firmly believe truth. (What God has said.)

  • Because of your firm foundation...
  • ...keep on clinging...
  • ...to God's revealed word.

Three: Boldy pursue godliness. (What God is doing.)

  • Inwardly rejoice in the kindness of God
  • Outwardly reflect the character of God

But we give thanks...because God chose you as the first fruits to be saved... ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:13

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