Update September 11th, 2015

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For those who were not at church on Sunday, August 6th, 2015:

 The Pastor Search Committee candidate will be preaching in both morning services Sunday Sept.  13.   There will be a special business meeting at 6:00 pm on Sept. 13 at which time the church will vote on the candidate.  Please try to attend and participate in the business meeting.  

Thanks,

JP Sawyer, Chairman 

This week's lesson: God's Promise of Eternal Life

The purpose of this week’s study is to assure all believers they can believe and trust the promises of God and to avoid the false doctrines that have become so pervasive.

Jesus Is God’s Son (1 John 5:6-9)

Lasting Lessons in 1 John 5:6-9: 1.  The Jesus who was baptized and crucified is the Christ, the divine Son of God and only source of salvation. 2.  God’s evidence and testimony to the divine nature and saving efficiency of His Son is superior to any evidence or testimony humanity might offer against it.

Life Is Found In Jesus (1 John 5:10-11)

Lasting Lessons in 1 John 5:10-11: 1.  Rejecting what God says is the same as calling Him a liar. 2.  God’s desire behind eternal life involves much more than never-ending life.

             

We Experience Life When We Believe In Jesus (1 John 5:12-13)

Lasting Lessons in 1 John 5:12-13: 1.  Eternal life is a present reality for believers, not something to be waited for. 2.  Eternal life is a simple matter—the presence of the Son of God in one’s life. 3.  God does not wish for His children to live in doubt about their relationship to Him.  He desires His children to “know that [they] have eternal life.”  God guided John to help us know how to have that assurance.

God’s Promise of Faithfulness

The focus of this study is drawn from the first 18 verses of Psalm 89, which points us to the fact that the One whom we can depend on, even in the worst of times, is always just a prayer away!

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God’s Faithfulness Is A Cause For Praise (Ps. 89:1-2) God’s Faithfulness Is Celebrated In Heaven (Ps. 89:5-8) God’s Faithfulness Is Experienced By His Followers (Ps. 89:15-18)

Introduction:

We live in a society in which commitments and vows are regularly broken.  Circumstances and life situations change, and people walk away from a commitment or agreement.  Sometimes we “break faith” in a relationship simply because we’ve changed our minds or our feelings.  Fortunately, God is not like us.  God keeps His word to us, and Psalm 89 gives us cause to celebrate God’s faithfulness.

Conclusion:

All of us have gone through some period of trial.  Some trials come because of the evil actions of others, some from living in a fallen world, and some because of our own poor choices and rebelliousness against the Lord and His Word.  During those times, we need something to provide us stability and give us hope.  God’s merciful love and faithfulness is a solid foundation.  Even if we displease Him and even though He may chastise us, He still is filled with mercy and overflowing with faithfulness in every circumstance. 

Even when trials come to you, don’t lose hope!  Remember you can stand firm on the truth that God is faithful in His love for you.  He will not forsake or abandon you in your time of need.  So, where do you stand when it comes to your reliance on Him when trials come your way?  When do you turn to Him?  Is He your first choice when you need help or only when you can’t resolve your dilemma yourself?  Rate your reliance on God on a scale of 1(last choice) to 10 (first choice) when trials come your way?  If He is not your first choice, what do you need to elevate Him to that position?  Ask Him for His help.  You know that He is faithful and just to respond to your need!

What are the implications of these truths for your life?  

THE CHOICE IS YOURS, ISN’T IT!

REMEMBER, the safest place for a believer is in the center of God’s will.