Rely on God & Not Yourself

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Rely on God & Not Yourself

Part 6

February 20, 2022 • Mason Adair • Hebrews 12:5–6, Hebrews 12:10–11, Isaiah 55:8–9, Proverbs 3:5–6, Judges 6—7

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Gideon teaches us that courageous people rely on God and not themselves. God is not looking for your strength, bravery or abilities; He wants your reliance on Him! This message looks at 2 reasons why you can rely on God.

Push Through Adversity

March 13, 2022 • Mason Adair • Nehemiah 4:1–4, Nehemiah 4:7–8, Nehemiah 6:1–4, Nehemiah 6:8–9, Nehemiah 2:17–20

After the fall of Babylon, God began restoring Judah and Jerusalem. Nehemiah was used by God to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem but it didn't come with out adversity. Nehemiah's story teaches us that courageous people push through adversity and resist the temptation to compromise or quit.

Taking A Stand for God Even When Others Won't

March 6, 2022 • Mason Adair • Jeremiah 29:4–7, Philippians 3:20, Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:15–17, Daniel 3:3–30

In Daniel 3, 3 Hebrew exiles in the Babylonian Empire chose to take a stand for God even when others would not. Their faith in the fire was brave and it teaches us something about our own faith. Faith believes God can, expects God will but trusts God when He doesn’t.

Extending Grace in the Face of Injustice

February 27, 2022 • Mason Adair • 2 Kings 5:1–19, James 4:6, Romans 12:19–21

In 2 Kings 5, an unnamed Hebrew girl extended grace in the face of her injustice. Her story shows us that courageous people extend grace even when it's hard.