In God We Trust with Pastor Mel Svendsen

Riverview Church - Bonsall

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In God We Trust with Pastor Mel Svendsen

December 17, 2023

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Bottom Line: Mary and Joseph experienced major unexpected changes to their wonderful plans or marriage and family. However in the midst of amazing and difficult events, they have become examples of trusting God through it all.

1. Trust God in all the circumstances you may encounter!

Remember: Trials often bring about our greatest seasons of spiritual growth!

2. Trust God regardless of the actions, good or bad, of others!

Remember: God works in mysterious ways that we don't always fully understand.

3. Trust God and His timing as He works all things towards a good result.

Remember: We're called to remain faithful even when we are disappointed and confused.

4. Trust God even when his greater plan isn't

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Defining Real Faith | Pastor Mel Life-Changing Faith! - The book of James Bottom Line: A person with a real faith in Christ respond with a growing passion to follow God's truth and change the world for Christ. Intro: "Saving" Faith: Growing confidence and conviction that the work of Jesus Christ on the cross was a payment for your sin and that His resurrection authenticated this truth. "Living" Faith: Trusting and obeying God in all circumstances because God is in control and promises a good result. - The Christian is saved through faith. Eph. 2:8-9 -The Christian is to walk by faith. 2 Cor. 5:7 -The Christian pleases God by faith. Heb. 11:6 -The Christian is to follow God's individual leading by faith. Romans 14:23 An illegitimate faith... 1. Dead Faith - faith that doesn't change you. James 2:14-17 a. Dead faith doesn't save you. v14 b. Dead faith doesn't serve others. v. 15-17 An illegitimate faith... 2. Demonic "faith" - faith that doesn't submit to God's truth. James 2:18-19 A legitimate faith.. 3. Dynamic Faith - Faith that bears fruit in God's kingdom. James 2:20-26 a. Abraham's example - Prioritizing God and His calling above all things. James 2:20-24 b. Rahab's example - serving God in adverse, difficult situations. James 2:25-26

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