Judges 6
When I am a faithless fleece follower:
1.It takes a lot before you ever believe God
1.v36, v14-16
2.You are always looking for a sign
2.We create the notion that God may be wrong after all
1.v37-40
3.We make God prove himself before we will act.
1.Thou shall not test the Lord our God.
Jeremiah 18:1-6
1.Give me control and I will shape the course of your life.
2.Give me control and I will help you with the circumstances of your life.
3.Give me control and I will remove the imperfections from your life.
4.Give me control and I will show you that it is never too late.
5.Give me control and I will show you that I will never give up on you or abandon you.
6.Give me control and I will show you how awesome our lives will be together.
Romans 12:9-10
Eight Good Things to Hold on to...
1.Irrational Love
2.Strong Communication
3.Celebration of Uniqueness
4.Vows against abuse
5.Common faith
1.Deuteronomy 6:5
6.Respect for others
7.A sense of responsibility
8.Play
1.Have a good time as a family
Acts 26:24-25
1.Sports fans are faithful, they don't conform.
1.Acts 1:8
2.Sports fans are spenders, they don't withhold.
1.2 Corinthians 8:7
3.Sports fans are tireless, they don't rest.
1.Colossians 3:23
4.Sports fans are loyal, they don't switch.
1.John 6:66-68
5.Sports fans are passionate, they don't give up.
1.Philippians 3:14
John 6
•As a fan of God I will never experience everything God has for my life.
What's the difference?
•Fans: there is always a moment of separation
◦make excuses as to why they can't obey
◦Can't "afford" to tithe
•Followers: there is always a moment of surrender.
◦Commits to surrender and obey.
◦Gives tithe to church
Will ye also go away?