Old Faithful

"Remarkable Consistency"

  1.  God wants us to be faithful in the small      things.
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    1. Luke 16:10

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

  1. God wants us to be faithful      in church attendance.
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    1. Hebrews 10:25

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

  1. God wants us to be faithful      in serving.
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    1. Matthew 24:45-46

45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

  1. God wants us to be faithful      in the message.
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    1. 1 Corinthians       4:1-2

1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

  1. God wants us to be faithful      in our giving.
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    1. Luke 16:11

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

How Do I Prepare For The End?

2 Timothy 3

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

2 Tim 3:1-2

Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

2 Tim 3:3

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

2 Tim 3:4

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

2 Tim 3:5

What do we do in a world like this?

  1. Don't fall asleep on the job.
  2. Follow Godly leaders.
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    1. They have nothing       to hide (vs. 10)
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    2. They teach the truth.
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    3. They practice what they       preach. (vs. 10)
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    4. They aren't afraid of       persecution. (vs. 11)
  3. Anticipate persecution      yourself. (vs. 12)
  4. Trust God for your      deliverance. (vs. 11)
  5. Stay involved with God's      mission. (vs. 14)
  6. Isolate yourself from their      wickedness. (vs. 5)
  7. Immerse yourself in God's      Word. (vs. 16)

How Do I Prepare For The End?

2 Timothy 3

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

2 Tim 3:1-2

Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

2 Tim 3:3

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

2 Tim 3:4

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

2 Tim 3:5

What do we do in a world like this?

  1. Don't fall asleep on the job.
  2. Follow Godly leaders.
      3.  
    1. They have nothing       to hide (vs. 10)
      2.  
    2. They teach the truth.
      3.  
    3. They practice what they       preach. (vs. 10)
      4.  
    4. They aren't afraid of       persecution. (vs. 11)
  3. Anticipate persecution      yourself. (vs. 12)
  4. Trust God for your      deliverance. (vs. 11)
  5. Stay involved with God's      mission. (vs. 14)
  6. Isolate yourself from their      wickedness. (vs. 5)
  7. Immerse yourself in God's      Word. (vs. 16)

A Life Of Hope

1 Peter 1:13-16

13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

6 Actions that will help you experience a life of hope

  1. Prepare your mind for action
  2. Practice self-control
  3. Fix your hope completely
  4. Always be looking forward
  5. Do not return to your former      evil ways
  6. Resemble God

What Do You Say When You Don't Know What To Say?

27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

John 12:27-28

  1. This ain't about me
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    1. We show them that       my God is real and his Word is reliable.
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    2. We proclaim My God is       stronger than the lies of my enemy.
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    3. We say my God's provisions       are sufficient.
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    4. We show that our God knows       what He's doing.
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    5. We say you should put your       trust in my God