* We have a responsibility to our parents and family (1Samuel 22: 3, 4)
* There are times in our lives that we will be overwhelmed.
When in despair, we need to cry out to God (Psalm 142; 57)
* SOLITUDE…
* encourages us to THINK and REFLECT
* can prepare us for the next part of our life… if we stop fighting
the changes that God places in our lives
Tied Down by Tradition — The Letter Killeth, but the Spirit Giveth Life
December 15, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
How Low Can We Go?
December 8, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
You are Not the King
December 1, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
How do we react when God has a different plan?
* You can be a Saul or a Jonathan - you can fight against God, or ask “God, what do You want?”, and then get on board!
* If we love God and His plan, we will be more than willing to forfeit our own desires - we embrace God’s will because we love Him!
What Have I Done?, Pt. 2
November 24, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
There are many reasons that our Sovereign God permits Christian suffering...
* To grow and mature us
* To demonstrate His grace
* To further the Gospel
* To allow us to share the suffering of Jesus
* To bring consequences because of our sins
What Have I Done?, Pt. 1
November 24, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
* Accept that suffering is just an expected part of life... because of sin.
* Christians are called to suffer... because Jesus suffered!
* Christians are called to commit all injustice to the Righteous Father... because He will make all things right.
* Christians MUST develop patience (endurance)... because if we don’t we will fall away.
* Christians need to take injustice for the Team (the local church and the Kingdom)... because Jesus did!
To Where Do I Run?
November 10, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
When we are overwhelmed, when we don’t have the answer, where do we run?
* To the preacher, I.e. the spiritual leader (Hebrews 13:17), who was Samuel in David’s day
* To the house of God (Psalm 73), the preaching of the Word and the influence of the Holy Spirit
* To GOD Himself in prayer! (1Peter 5:7)
* To the Word of God - Thy word is a lamp and light
* To spiritual friends who will tell you the truth, and just not what you want to hear
Nothing But Words!
November 3, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
* We must always stand for Truth; it is more important than earthly loyalties.
* Our words and behavior must match
* Because of rebellion Saul became God's enemy!
Be Sober, Vigilant, and Walk Circumspectly
October 20, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
* Walk wisely (with integrity and common sense)
* Learn temperance or self-control
* Live separate from the World (I.e., standards)
* Be vigilant: watching, alert to danger signals,
then act quickly when you see danger signals
* Be proactive; a thought process for life
* RESIST!
Behave Wisely! We are Satan’s Prey!
October 20, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
And Saul Eyed David
October 13, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
If we are tempted by envy...
• Own it quickly and pursue repentance!
• We become God's target for discipline!
If we are the target of envy...
• Just do right! David behaved himself wisely.
• Stay close to God!
The Imperative of SCRIPTURAL Friendship
October 13, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
* People with the same heart are attracted to each other naturally
* We can know a lot about a person by knowing their friends
* Friends will have an enormous effect on your life
* Our friends tell others about us
* Jesus is our greatest opportunity for friendship
Victory Brings Rewards
September 22, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
Genuine Christianity provides...
* everlasting gratification of heavenly rewards
* greater and real value
* blessings NOW (in this life)
* a reserved and guaranteed inheritance
Is There Not a Cause?
September 22, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
* Good men and women are often attacked
* Those who live right and trust God often see things in a totally different perspective
* When you live right and trust God, you can’t stay silent when God is dishonored and sin is flaunted
The Battle is The LORD's
September 15, 2019 • Dr. John Waterloo
To slay spiritual giants in your life you must...
* Use weapons that you have proved (Ephesians 6, the whole armor of God). There is no short cut to preparation and training!
* Use superior weapons! David came in the Name of God, the most powerful force in the Universe.
