Through It All Part 5

America at 250

America at 250: Returning to Our Foundation ● Pic Patriotic Christian theme with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD..." ● Image: George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge. ● Proverbs 14:34 I. The Blessings of God's Favor Proverbs 14:34 underline "Righteousness exalteth a nation..." 2 Chronicles 7:14 II. The Burden of Our Failure Proverbs 14:34 "...but sin is a reproach to any people." III. The Battle for Our Future ● Image: Lincoln Memorial (or Gettysburg scene). ● Highlight the phrase: "Under God" ● Image: Patriotic American flag and cross (or similar Christian patriotic scene). ● Challenge: ○ Rededicate our hearts ○ Rededicate our homes ○ Rededicate our nation to God

The Crown of a Godly Legacy | Father's Day

The Crown of a Godly Legacy Proverbs 17:6 "A man’s greatest wealth is not what he leaves to his children, but what he leaves in his children." Five Truths About the Blessing of a Godly Legacy 1. The Blessing of Descendants Proverbs 17:6 "Children’s children are the crown of old men..." Psalm 127:5 Psalm 107:41 Psalm 127:3 Malachi 2:15 Genesis 46:27 2. The Beauty of Discipleship "Children’s children are the crown..." 3 John 4 Genesis 50:22–24 3. The Benefit of Dads "The glory of children are their fathers." Proverbs 17:6 Ephesians 6:4 Joshua 24:15 "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." 1 Corinthians 16:13 4. The Burden of Duty Leviticus 19:32 1 Timothy 5:4 We are called to honor, respect, and care for those who have gone before us. 5. The Building of a Godly Dynasty Psalm 145:4 A godly legacy is built intentionally, one generation at a time.

Exodus Part 9 | Adult Bible Class

Exodus - Lesson 9 Judgment Begins Exodus 7:1-25 1. God’s Authority Delegated (7:1-5) 2. God’s Servants Obey (7:6-7) 3. God’s Power Demonstrated (7:8-13) 4. God’s Judgment Begins (7:14-25) “The man who fights with God is fighting a battle he has already lost."

Through It All Part 5

When People Problems Test Your Faith Luke 6:26 3 Steps in Abraham's Restoration ● There Was Repentance — Genesis 13:1 ● There Was Remembrance — Genesis 13:3 ● There Was Restoration — Genesis 13:4 Some of life's greatest tests do not come from circumstances come from relationships. I. The Problem A. Prosperity Genesis 13:5-6 In verses 3-4, Abraham had both a tent and an altar. In verses 5-6, Lot had a tent but no altar. Genesis 13:10 √ Outlook determines outcome. B. Pressure Genesis 13:6; Luke 6:45 √ Many people problems are not caused by pressure; they are revealed by pressure. C. Pride Genesis 13:7 √ At the heart of every conflict is usually a problem in the heart. Genesis 13:7-8; Romans 2:24 II. The Peacemaker Genesis 13:8 A. His Pursuit of Peace Genesis 13:8; Matthew 5:9; Psalm 34:14 Three ways to pursue peace in conflict 1. Can I avoid it? 2 Timothy 2:23 Proverbs 26:20 2. Can I overlook it? Proverbs 19:11 3. Can I wait on it? Ecclesiastes 3:7 Ask yourself: "Is this a moment of weakness or a pattern of wickedness?" B. His Protection of the Relationship Genesis 13:8 √ People matter more than possessions. Relationships matter more than rights. C. His Practice of Humility Genesis 13:9; 1 Corinthians 6:7 √ Peace does not mean being a pushover. Romans 12:18 III. The Parting A. Lot Looked Genesis 13:10 B. Lot Lusted Genesis 13:10 C. Lot Left Genesis 13:11 D. Lot Leaned Toward Sodom Genesis 13:12 E. Lot Lived Near Sodom Genesis 13:13 √ Lot got what he wanted, but he lost what he needed. IV. The Promise A. God's Reassurance Genesis 13:14 √ There is no lasting harmony between the flesh and the Spirit. B. God's Reward Genesis 13:15 √ What Lot grabbed for, he eventually lost. C. God's Revelation Genesis 13:16-17 D. God's Renewal Genesis 13:18 √ The best place to take your people problems is to the altar. The Problem The Peacemaker The Parting The Promise √ Lot grabbed. Abraham trusted. √ You can fight for your rights and lose your blessing, or you can trust God with your rights and receive His blessing. Keys for Handling People Problems ● Pursue peace. ● Protect relationships. ● Practice humility.

Exodus Part 8 | Adult Bible Class

Exodus - Lesson 8 Defeating Discouragement Exodus 6:1-30 1. God Reminds Moses Who He is (6:1-3) 2. God Remembers His Covenant (6:4-5) 3. God Declares What He Will Do (6:6-8) 4. The People Respond Out of Their Discouragement (6:9) 5. The Recommissioning of a Servant (6:10-30)