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4 Powerful Pillars of Faith

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Joe Sabolick Ph.D. • John 4:24, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Psalm 100:2, Hebrews 12:28, Proverbs 9:10


4 Powerful Pillars of Our Faith


Is there something blocking your growth:

 

An Unhealthy relationship, 


Negative words that were spoken over you, 


Limited thinking? 


My question to is~ 

How high could you go if you would make some adjustments? 


Make a decision that you’re going to come out from under that shade.

 No more living guilty, 

dwelling on the past. 

No more thinking weak, 

defeated, 

Can’t do it thoughts

 

No more hanging around people that are pulling you down.


 If you’ll remove what’s limiting your growth, you’re going to bloom,


You’re going to blossom And see favor to accomplish what God put in your heart.






God Desires You To Be Successful in every aspect! 


I want us To understand and embrace these 

4 Powerful Pillars of Our Faith…


Worship, 

Wisdom, 

Work, and Wealth.


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Worship

John 4:24 

"God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”


Drawing Near to God


Every Person on this People Planet has a built in desire to Worship Something! 


-You go to a concert or a Game~ 

What are people doing?  


Their Hands Are Lifted, They are Jumping out of their seats, 

They are Shouting out praises to the Musicians and Players that are out there~ 


Ecc. 3:11 He has put eternity in their hearts…


John 4:24 

"God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”


Worshiping God is not Some Religious Act of Eastern Meditation, 


Zen attempting to become One With The Universe~ 


Substantiated by the nothingness! 

Fabricated to Keep You Blinded To The Truth Of JESUS! 


Who came to Give You Real Life~ 

That is a deceptive lie of the god of this world- 


2 Cor. 4:4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, 

to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.


Acts 4:12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given to humanity by which we must be saved.”


JESUS~ 



Psalm 95:6 

"Oh come, let us worship and bow down;

Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker."


Psalm 100:2 

"Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before His presence with singing."



Hebrews 12:28 

"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken,

 let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably 

with reverence and godly fear."


Worship is our heartfelt response to the greatness of our Creator. 


The act of seeking God's presence through worship led to victories or miraculous outcomes. 


The Battle of Jericho 

Joshua 6~ 

The Israelites, under the leadership of Joshua, were instructed by God to march around the city of Jericho for seven days. 


On the seventh day, they circled the city seven times, and the priests blew their trumpets.


 When the people shouted Victory Praises ,

he walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites were victorious. 

Worship is Your Victorious Battle cry!!

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King Jehoshaphat's Battle 

2 Chronicles 20: Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah were facing a vast army. 


Jehoshaphat prayed and proclaimed a fast. 


As they were about to face the enemy, 

The king appointed singers to praise the Lord. 


When they began to sing and praise, 

The Lord caused confusion among the enemy forces, 

leading to their defeat 

Without Judah having to fight.


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Paul and Silas in Prison 

Acts 16. While Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi, they prayed and sang hymns to God. 


Suddenly, there was a great earthquake that shook the foundations of the prison, opening the doors and loosening the prisoners' chains. This event led to the conversion of the jailer and his household.

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As the Psalms declare,

 

let us approach the Lord with reverence, joyfully serving Him with our hearts and voices. 


True worship is not confined to a place or time; 


it's a lifestyle that honors God's presence and magnifies His Name.


Real Worship Is Powerful ~ 

And It Releases The Supernatural 


Stirring of the Holy Spirit~ 


Proverbs 9:10, “The fear (Reverence and Exhalation) of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:

 and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Worship Leads To REAL… 


Wisdom


Proverbs 2:6:

 "For the Lord gives wisdom; from His Mouth come knowledge and understanding.”


His Word Is A Lamp To your Feet~ 



Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” 


Proverbs 10:27, “The fear of the Lord prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.”



His Spoken WORD`

Not silly little Social Media words of worthlessness 

But the POWER OF GODS WORD~ 



Seeking God's Guidance


You can’t go through life aimlessly you Your life was given to you by God 


Wisdom is a divine gift that helps us navigate life's challenges… 


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By seeking God's guidance through prayer and studying His Word, 

We gain insights that far surpass human understanding. 


Proverbs 2:6

"For the Lord gives wisdom;

From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”


We have a desire in our Old Senses- 


To entertain our Physical minds with humanities discoveries~ 


The Humanistic Wisdom of the Worlds Philosophers, Phycologists, Religious thought~ 


Because Men and Women are spiritual beings but you are only simply entertaining a dead separated from God spirit~ 


That IS What you were Before Coming To Christ 

RULED BY YOUR HUMAN SENSES  


There is a way That Seems Right To a Person But the end thereof is Death~ 

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But I am talking about a Born Again Child Of God Who Now Receives Wisdom From God’s LIVING Word That Gives Us Holy Spirit Wisdom ~


You are no longer ruled by your old senses Taste See Touch Smell Hear…


James 1:5

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."


Proverbs 3:13

"Happy is the person who finds wisdom,

And the person who gains Godly understanding."



Ephesians 5:15-17 


15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.


1 Corinthians 1:30: "But of Him you are in Christ Jesus…

Who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.”





James 3:17:

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy."



Colossians 1:12: 

Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.”



Worship Wisdom Leads to a Life of Work With Purpose~ 




Hebrews 10:39 

But we are not of those who shrink back and are lost, but are of those who are faithful and so preserve their soul. 


Work:

Proverbs 13:4 

The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; 

But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich…


2 Thes 3:10 If a man will not work, he shall not eat.

We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies…


 Diligence and Stewardship

THIS IS YOUR LIFE


Colossians 3:23-24 

"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."


Ephesians 6:7-8

"With goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free."


Proverbs 14:23

"In all labor there is profit,

But idle chatter leads only to poverty."


Colossians 3:17

"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."


Work as a Blessing and Responsibility:


Genesis 2:15: "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."

Work with Diligence:

Proverbs 6:6-8: "Go to the ant, you sluggard; 

consider its ways and be wise! 


It has no commander,

 no overseer 

or ruler, 

yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest…



Honesty and Integrity in Work:


Proverbs 11:1: "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight."


Ephesians 4:28: "Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need."

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Heb. 4:12 

Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.



Providing for Family and Others:

1 Timothy 5:8: 

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Contentment and Avoiding Overwork:


Ecclesiastes 4:6: 

"Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind."


Psalm 127:2: "It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep."

God Gives Us Rest~ 


Working for God's Glory:


1 Corinthians 10:31: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

Seeking Wisdom in Work:

Proverbs 24:3-4: "By wisdom, a house is built, and through understanding, it is established; through knowledge, its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”


Treating Employees and Employers Justly:

Colossians 4:1: "Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven."


Our work is a divine assignment, 

an opportunity to honor God by serving diligently and with excellence. 


Let us embrace our work as a means of glorifying Christ, 


Whether it's our profession or our daily responsibilities. 



By being faithful stewards, 

we acknowledge that our labor is not in vain and that it holds eternal significance.


Your Worship

Your Wisdom

Your Work 


Leads To Wealth~ 


Wealth

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 

"But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”



Our approach to wealth

Reflects our heart's condition.


A Heart of Generosity


2 Corinthians 9:6-7 

"But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."



There are givers and Takers~ 


-Luke 6:38

"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."


Proverbs 11:25

"The generous soul will be made rich,

And he who waters will also be watered himself."

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Solomon The Son Of Bathsheba and King David~ 


 King Solomon is often noted as one of the wealthiest in the World`.


1 Kings 3:5 “In a place called Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, 

Ask what I shall give thee.” 

 

Solomon was a young man, about twenty years of age, when his father David died and he became king…


He ask for wisdom to lead God’s People~ 


And God Said to Him because you did not ask for material wealth~

 

I will not only grant you Wisdom to Lead My People…


But I will Give you more material wealth than anyone in the World` 


HE PUT 

 He inherited vast riches from his father,

 King David,

  

And God Used Him to build of the First Temple in Jerusalem…~


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Abraham: Abraham, considered the father of many nations,


He possessed large herds of livestock and had hundreds of workers. 


His wealth is mentioned in Genesis, and he is often referred to as "rich and powerful” man…


But it all started when He Put God First in His Life ~

SOUGHT FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD~ 


Genesis 12 :: The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.

 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

I Will Bless Those who Bless you And I Will Curse Those who cruse you~ 


Gal. 3:14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, 

that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith…


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Joseph of Arimathea: Joseph of Arimathea is known for being a wealthy disciple of Jesus. 


He is mentioned as a member of the Sanhedrin and is known for providing the tomb where Jesus was buried…

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Lydia: Lydia, mentioned in the book of Acts, was a businesswoman from Thyatira who dealt in purple cloth, a luxury item in ancient times… 


She was converted by the Apostle Paul and opened her home to him and his companions and supported him as he established churches ~~

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Nicodemus: Nicodemus, a Pharisee mentioned in the Gospel of John, was likely a wealthy individual due to his position and influence. He is known for his nighttime conversation with Jesus about spiritual matters.


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1 Timothy 6:17-19 

"Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 


Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to Give, 


Willing to share, 

Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, 


that they may lay hold on eternal life."


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Our approach to wealth reflects our heart's condition.


 Let us cultivate a heart of generosity, 

recognizing that our blessings are meant to bless others. 


By giving joyfully and generously, we align ourselves with God's heart and store up treasures that transcend the temporal.



In conclusion


These four pillars—

Worship, Wisdom, Work, and Wealth—

are interwoven threads in the tapestry of our faith. 




Keep these principles close to our hearts, 


May our lives be marked by sincere worship, 


seeking divine wisdom, 


diligent work, 


and a heart of abundance shared with others. 


IN JESUS NAME AMEN~