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Read the Bible in 2004
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1 Kings 5-8
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When we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we were not telling just smart stories that someone invented. 2 Peter 1:16 NCV
In 1957, Lieutenant David Reeves walked out of the Sierra Mountains, 54 days after his jet disappeared. By the time he showed up alive, he was already declared dead. Reeves told an amazing story of his survival in the wilderness, but because no one found the wreckage, his story was doubted. Reeves was forced to resign under the suspicion of a hoax. Twenty years later, a troop of Boy Scouts discovered the wreckage, and Reeve's story was confirmed.
Jesus made claims people found difficult to believe. He claimed to be the Son of God, the Messiah. As a result, He was tried, executed, and pronounced dead. Three days later, He proved His claims to be true. Christ's resurrection from the dead is living proof that believing in Jesus is more than an April Fool's joke.
POWER POINT: The Resurrection of Christ is primaril...[more details]
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1 Kings 9-11
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When they asked, God brought them quail and filled them with bread from heaven. God split the rock, and water flowed out; it ran like a river through the desert. Psalm 105:40-41 NCV
When Moses led Israel out of Egypt into the desert, he faced an incredible challenge. It took 1500 tons of food each day to feed 3.5 million people. That's enough to fill two freight trains, each a mile long. Water requirements for drinking and washing were 11 million gallons each day, enough to fill a train of tanker cars 1800 miles long. Yet, God supplied the needs of His people for over forty years.
Are you facing a financial challenge? Don't panic. You serve the same God who led Moses in the wilderness. Trust Him. God will supply your needs.
POWER POINT: Faith is the refusal to panic. -D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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1 Kings 12-16
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To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 TEV
Champion swimmer, Florence Chadwick, plunged into the icy Pacific waters to attempt to become the first person to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast. For sixteen hours, she pushed through the foggy, shark-infested waters. Just a half-mile from shore, she asked to be pulled into a companion boat despite the encouragement of her trainer and her mother. Hours later, she told reporters that she would have made it if she could only have seen the shore. Chadwick was not defeated by the frigid waters or fatigue, but by the fog. She stopped short because she was not able to see her goal.
Feel like you are swimming in a fog? Are you discouraged and ready to give up? Perhaps you have lost vision of your goal. Ask the Lord to refresh your spiritual eyesight through the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask for one more glimpse of the shore. You mi...[more details]
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1 Kings 12-16
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The men who had gone with Joshua said, "We can't attack those people; they are stronger than we are." And those men gave the Israelites a bad report about the land they explored. Numbers 13:31-32 NCV
In an experiment, monkeys were put in a room with a tall pole. A bunch of bananas were suspended from the top of it. Each time a monkey scampered up the pole to retrieve the fruit, it received a spurt of cold water, which scared the simian. Eventually, the monkeys gave up. A new monkey was introduced, and as soon as it started up the pole, the other monkeys pulled it down to keep it from a shower. Scientists replaced each monkey one at a time, and finally removed the water hose. Even with a group of new monkeys, they never tried to climb to the top.
Do you encourage or discourage faith of others? Your attitude can ignite or quench confidence in the Lord. Replace negative words and actions with those that inspire faith and hope. If you do, others will go bananas...[more details]
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1 Kings 17-19
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Elisha said, 'Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don't ask for just a few.' 2 Kings 4:3 NIV
As missionary Hudson Taylor sailed to China, the winds died near Sumatra. The ship drifted toward an island inhabited by murderous cannibals. "I know you are a man of God," appealed the Captain, "and I am asking you to pray for wind." "I'll will," replied Taylor, "but you must let out the sails." "I can't," protested the captain. "My crew will mock me." Finally, the captain agreed. An hour later, he said, "You can stop praying. We've got plenty of wind now."
Are you asking God for an answer to prayer? Step out in faith. Active faith sees the answer before it arrives. Don't fear that others will misunderstand and make fun of you. Let out your sails, and catch God's wind.
POWER POINT: Faith does not believe God can, but that He does. -Unknown
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1 Kings 20-22
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Say the word and my servant will be healed. Luke 7:7 NIV
Max taught a class of mentally impaired teenagers. He recognized their potential instead of their limitations. Over several weeks, Max patiently helped them play chess, restore furniture, and repair equipment. Most importantly, he got them to believe in themselves. One day, a young boy came by Max's house to show his wife what he had learned. Under one arm, he had a broken toaster to repair. In the other hand, the young man carried a loaf of bread.
How is the Lord developing your faith? Faith is more than belief. Faith is deep confidence in the One you trust. Confidence is demonstrated by your actions. Take a step of faith. Your Teacher will be proud of you.
POWER POINT: Faith is a laboratory course, not a lecture class. -Anonymous
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2 Kings 1-3
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Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many? John 6:8 NIV
Wisconsin sailor, Andy Norton, always appreciated a care package from home. While aboard ship at Christmas, he received an overwhelming package from home of over 700 pounds of chocolate chip cookies! His mother had originally intended to just bake cookies for her son. Some friends decided to contribute. Before long, other moms joined in, and sent enough to feed the entire ship! (NEWSpot, 12/12/96)
Do you know someone with a need bigger than you can fill? Don't despair. Ask the Lord to meet the need and do what you can in faith. God has a way of multiplying your efforts in response to your faith. Sail in faith. Soon, you'll shout, "Chips Ahoy!"
POWER POINT: Trust God for great things with your five loaves and two fishes. He will show you a way to feed thousands. -Horace Bushnell
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2 Kings 4-8
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When I am afraid, I will trust You. I praise God for His word. I trust God, so I am not afraid. What can human beings do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 NCV
A group of scientists was searching for rare flowers in the Alps. Looking through binoculars, they noticed a unique flower lying deep in a ravine with cliffs on both sides. To get the flower, someone had to be lowered by rope over the cliff. A young boy was watching. The scientists told him they would pay him to be lowered down to retrieve the flower. The boy took one look over the steep edge and said, "I'll be back in a minute." A short time later he returned, followed by an older man. The boy said, "I'll go over that cliff and get that flower for you if this man holds the rope. He's my dad."
Are you facing a real step of faith? Don't panic when you risk for God. The Lord promises to be with you every step of the way. When you go over the edge, keep in mind that your Father holds the rope.
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2 Kings 9-12
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God shows His great love for us in this way: Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 NCV
During a television interview, Mel Gibson was asked why he produced the film, The Passion Of "The Christ." Gibson answered, "When you look at the reasons why Christ came, and why He was crucified, He died for all mankind and suffered for all mankind. It's time to get back to the basic message that was given. At this time, the world, I think, has gone nuts. Christ spoke of faith, hope, love, and forgiveness. I think we need to be reminded again. He forgave as He was tortured and killed. We could do with a little of that behavior." (The O'Reilly Factor)
Jesus Christ was God's sinless Son. He died as an offering for the sins of the whole world. Hanging on the cross, He purchased your salvation and extends to you the forgiveness of God. Accept the gift of His love today. It's one message you need to hear!
POWER POINT: God weeps with us so that we ma...[more details]
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2 Kings 13-17
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We have this treasure from God, but we are like clay jars that hold the treasure. This shows that the great power is from God, not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 NCV
In the animated movie, Toy Story, the newest toy in the playroom, Buzz Light-year, is a fancy spaceman who thinks he is real. The other toys try to shock Buzz into accepting that he is only a toy. Cowboy Woody challenges Buzz to fly with his space wings. Buzz accepts the challenge, jumps off the bed, bounces up and around the room, twirls on the ceiling fan, and ends back on the bed. After his triumphant 'flight,' Buzz claimed he really flew. "That wasn't flying," replied Woody, "That was only falling with style."
Do you know how to 'fall with style?' When you ask the Lord to use you, sometimes you find you're in over your head. Trust in the Lord. In the midst of your weakness, you'll discover His power. The key is faith, so don't be afraid to jump off the bed!
POWER POINT: No one has ever teste...[more details]
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2 Kings 13-17
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"Why are you looking for a living person in this place for the dead? He is not here; He has risen from the dead." Luke 24: 5-6 NCV
Ali was a young Muslim in Ghana. He heard about Jesus and became a Christian. His family was outraged and demanded an explanation for his conversion. The young man explained, "Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions, and you didn't know which way to go, and there, at the fork in the road, were two men, one dead, and one alive. Which one would you ask which way to go?" (Warren Webster)
Are you at a crossroads in your life? Don't go alone. Ask Jesus, the Living Savior, which way to go. God raised Jesus from the dead to show you that He was God's Son. Trust Jesus. Only He knows the way on the road of life!
POWER POINT: Faith and Hope triumphant say, Christ will rise on Easter Day. -Phillip Brooks
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2 Kings 18-21
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Today listen to what He says: "Do not be stubborn, as your ancestors were." Psalm 95:7a-8b NCV
A man was walking alone in the mountains on a foggy morning. As the path neared the edge of a cliff, he slipped on some mossy ground, and fell off. Fortunately, he grabbed a tree branch, and hung on for life. In desperation, he cried out, "Oh, God, help me!" To his amazement, he heard a celestial voice say, "Let go! You'll only fall a short distance!" Unable to see his feet, the man cried out, "Is there a second opinion?"
What is God telling you to let go of lately? Walking by faith is not easy. What God wants is often directly opposed to your comfort zone. If you hear His voice, don't ask for a second opinion. Just do it.
POWER POINT: Your greatest need is not for more knowledge, but rather to put into practice what you already know. -Unknown
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2 Kings 22-25
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Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, if your faith is as big as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. All things will be possible for you." Matthew 17:20 NCV
A father brought his three little children to the park. After adjusting the teeter-totter, he had them sit on one side. "How are you going to sit on the other side, Daddy? It's up too high in the air!" He pushed down with one arm, lifting them up. "Daddy, you are so strong!" they squealed. "Not really," he replied, "just smart."
Are you facing great obstacles? Don't give up. Faith provides powerful spiritual leverage, and brings the mountain-moving power of God into your situation. You don't have to be strong, just smart.
POWER POINT: Faith changes hope into reality. - Kenneth Hagin
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1 Chronicles 1-9
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Some boast in chariots, and some in horses; but we will boast in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 KJV
Several generations of children have loved the story, Little Toot. The small switch engine is called upon during an emergency. Little Toot has to pull the circus train over the hills into a waiting town. It's easy at first, but more difficult as the tracks go higher into the mountains. Little Toot wants to give up when the load seems to be too much. When the going gets tough, the petite locomotive repeats, "I think I can, I think I can!" Finally, he makes it over the toughest grade and pulls the circus train into town.
Are your mountains too high? Is your load too great? Positive thinking helps, but God's strength is what you need. God puts you through tough times to help you discover His power. If you feel like giving up, tell yourself, "I know He can, I know He can!"
POWER POINT: Faith counts the thing done before God has acted. -Kenneth Hagin
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1 Chronicles 10-16
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Jesus said, "We don't want to upset these tax collectors. So go to the lake and fish. After you catch the first fish, open its mouth and you will find a coin. Take that coin and give it to the tax collectors for you and me." Matthew 17:27 NCV
Steve Klipowicz tells this story: "It was a week before taxes were due. I was being tempted to cheat on my form. My wife had worked part-time last year and forgot to deduct anything extra. I was facing a $500 tax bill and I would have to use all my reserves to meet what was due. Finally, I gave up struggling and did what was required. Within a few weeks, I received an unexpected check from my mortgage company. I had overpaid on my escrow account the last two years and I got a refund check for $501!"
Taxes are due today. God wants you above all to trust Him and do what is right. Believe God for your needs. It might sound fishy, but the Lord has some unusual ways to provide for your needs.
POWER POINT: Nothing is wort...[more details]
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1 Chronicles 17-21
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Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has gladly chosen to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 NASB
As a young boy, James Hudson Taylor decided to serve the Lord as a missionary in China. He worked for his uncle, a medical doctor in the slums of England. His uncle would often forget to pay him. Taylor never asked him for the money, but used it as an opportunity to build his faith instead. One day, a beggar asked for money. It was his last coin. Taylor gave it to him, and prayed God would restore it to him. The next day, he received gloves in the mail. Hidden inside the gloves was a coin. Taylor founded the China Inland Mission, and never solicited funds. The motto of the mission was, "God's work, done in God's way, will never lack for supplies."
Trust God for your finances. Put Him first in your life. God has committed Himself to your care. He wants you to commit yourself to trusting Him.
POWER POINT: Faith is the currency of God's Kingdom. -U...[more details]
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1 Chronicles 22-27
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"The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart." That is the teaching of faith that we are telling. Romans 10:8 NCV
A security guard was retiring. In fifteen years of working for the company, he was suspicious of only one man who, on a weekly basis, left work with a wheelbarrow full of tools and supplies. The guard carefully checked the load, but found that each item checked out on the manifest. On his last day of duty, the guard stopped the man, and begged him to reveal what he was getting away with. He promised not to turn him in if he would only tell the guard his secret. He looked the guard squarely in the eye and confided, "I've been stealing wheelbarrows."
Are you facing a difficult situation that seems to defy solution? Sometimes the answer is so obvious that you overlook it. Faith is the key to victory. Faith is believing and confessing God's Word. Stand on God's Word and keep the devil from stealing blessings right from under your nos...[more details]
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1 Chronicles 22-27
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Another disciple, Andrew, spoke up, "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?" John 6:8-9 NIV
The great cathedral of Milan was finally completed. To celebrate, thousands of people gathered to see the magnificent building, which was built to the glory of God. During the gala festivities, various workmen described their contributions to the edifice. Finally, a small girl proclaimed, "I helped build this beautiful building, too!" The people asked the little girl to explain. She replied, "Everyday, I would bring lunch for my father. He is the Master Stone Cutter."
Do you ever feel like you have little to offer the Lord in service? Don't sell yourself short. The Lord seeks your willingness more than your resources. Watch Him multiply it far more than you could ever imagine. The next time there is a spiritual challenge, ask the Lord what you can do.
POWER POINT: The pessimist says, 'It can't be do...[more details]
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1 Chronicles 28-29
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'You will not succeed by your own strength or power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord All-Powerful. Zechariah 4:6 KJV
A sunken barge blocked the entrance into the harbor. River tugs were called to try to free the vessel, but the barge remained on the bottom of the harbor. Just at the point of giving up, a dive team discovered the huge cargo bays could be sealed and made watertight. Air was then pumped into the bays. The air made the barge buoyant, and soon it floated to the surface and easily towed away.
Are there problems and obstacles in your life that resist your hardiest efforts? Give up your valiant struggle. Trying harder may not be the answer. God is waiting for you to give up on your own strength and depend on the power of His Spirit to move the burden. Let go and let God!
POWER POINT: It's not the greatness of your faith that moves mountains, but your faith in the greatness of God. -Steve Klipowicz
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2 Chronicles 1-5
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Don't be weary in prayer; keep at it; watch for God's answers and remember to be thankful when they come. Colossians 4:2 LB
A pastor had earned a vacation from his church. He decided to take a golfing holiday, and went to a golfing resort where Arnold Palmer frequently played. The toughest hole was the 17th. As the minister approached the tee, his caddie suggested, "When Arnie plays this hole, he uses a 3 iron and says a little prayer." The clergyman took the advice and teed off. The ball landed in a sand trap. "I guess the Lord didn't hear my prayer," lamented the pastor. "He probably heard you," replied the caddie, "but when Mr. Palmer says his prayer, he keeps his head down."
Feel like God doesn't hear your prayers? Don't get discouraged. Sometimes the answer to prayer is not obvious or instant. God has His own timetable. Be stubborn in your prayers. Hang in there until you see God's answer. Remember, keep your head down!
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2 Chronicles 6-9
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You meant to hurt me, but God turned your evil into good to save the lives of many people, which is being done. Genesis 50:20 NCV
Cotton was once the economic king to the people of Enterprise, Alabama. One year, boll weevils invaded, making it almost impossible to bring the cotton to harvest. The economy was in ruins. Scientist George Washington Carver discovered the soil in the area was suitable for peanuts. Within a few years, farmers' profits from peanuts far exceeded their best cotton yields. Today, in the town square of Enterprise, stands a monument to the boll weevil. The destructive insect that people feared created the conditions for future prosperity.
Is there a weevil in your cotton? Has something in your life destroyed your hopes? God is a great Redeemer. He has the ability to turn your losses into a source of future blessing. Hold tight to God's promises. He won't let trials 'boll' you over.
POWER POINT: Faith the size of a mustard seed is...[more details]
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2 Chronicles 10-12
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For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'yes' in Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV
Adoniram Judson, a great missionary in the 19th century, had an indomitable spirit. In Burma, Judson was arrested for preaching the Gospel. He was imprisoned in the horrible local jail. His feet were bound to a bamboo pole with 32 lbs. of chain shackled to his feet. A fellow prisoner said, with a sneer on his face, "Dr. Judson, what's the prospect of converting the heathen?" His instant reply was, "The prospects are just as bright as the promises of God."
Have your prospects seemed a little dim lately? Turn your attention from your problems to God's promises. Let the Word of God cast some light into your dark prison of defeat. Faith in God makes great optimists.
POWER POINT: The true, living faith, which the Holy Spirit instills into the heart, simply cannot be idle. - Martin Luther
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2 Chronicles 13-16
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The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior!" Judges 6:12 NCV
Coach Kendall was perplexed by the problems of a freshman running back on his football team. The star athlete struggled through the first few weeks of fall practice with a series of different leg injuries, which kept him out of action. Each time the young player complained he was hurt, the trainer would report that nothing definite was seen in the x-rays. The trainer took Coach Kendall aside and told him that the young running back was developing a 'loser's limp,' and that his injuries were all in his mind. "A player," remarked the trainer, "will sometimes develop a loser's limp in order to have an excuse for not doing better."
Do you find yourself blaming handicaps as an excuse for failure? Do you feel your appearance, lack of ability, or difficult circumstances contribute to your defeats? Maybe you are developing a loser's limp. Gideon had excuses for...[more details]
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2 Chronicles 17-20
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Someone might say, "You have faith, but I have deeds." Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do. James 2:18 NCV
Robert Chesebrough, the inventor of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, had an unusual way of demonstrating confidence in his product. He believed so much in the healing properties of Vaseline that he became his own guinea pig. He would purposely burn his arm with acid or a flame, or he would cut or scratch himself. Then, he would treat the self-inflicted injury with his balm. He bore the scars of his tests for the rest of his life. People only needed to look at the healed wounds to see the extent of Chesebrough's faith.
Do you have a faith that works? Biblical faith is more than head knowledge about God. Genuine faith demonstrates confidence in God and His promises. Live your faith. Don't be surprised if others will want to 'buy' the product!
POWER POINT: Christ in a living person is a living sermon. -Unknown
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2 Chronicles 17-20
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We do not want you to become lazy. Be like those who through faith and patience will receive what God has promised. Hebrew 6:12 NCV
A young farmer was trying to break a large rock with a pickax. After many tries, the discouraged farmer threw the ax to the ground in disgust. A stranger walked by and asked what he was doing. The farmer explained his seemingly hopeless job. "Why are you giving up now? Didn't you decide to split the rock?" asked the bystander. "The work of using the pickax is in your hands, the results are not." Reconsidering the stranger's words, he picked up the ax and resumed his task. On the next swing, the rock broke in two.
What rocks are you trying to remove in your life? Don't stop now. You might be closer to the goal than you think. Do what you can and believe God for what He can do. The work of faith is in your hands. The work of miracles is in God's hands!
POWER POINT: There is no truer humility than to attempt great things fo...[more details]
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2 Chronicles 21-25
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But prove yourselves doers of the Word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. James 1:22 NASB
There once was a country where only ducks lived. On Sunday morning, all the ducks would go to church. They waddled down the aisle, turned into the pews, and squatted. The duck minister waddled into the pulpit and read from the duck Bible. "Ducks! You have wings, and with wings, you can fly like eagles. You can soar into the sky! Ducks! You have wings!" At the conclusion of the message the ducks said, "Amen," and waddled home. (Soren Kierkegaard)
Do you want to fly, or are you content to waddle? The Bible provides life-changing truth, but it will not make a difference unless you put it into practice. Faith and obedience are needed to bring the Word to life. Don't duck the abundant life. Take God's Word seriously.
POWER POINT: You don't need to know more until you put into practice what you already know. -Unknown
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2 Chronicles 26-29
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Let us run with endurance the race set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 NASB
Eamon Coghlan, an Irish distance runner, ran in the 1,500 meter qualifying heat during the 1987 World Indoor Track Championships. With two laps to go, he tripped and fell. Coghlan got up and pursued the pack. Within 20 yards of the finish line, he worked up to third place, good enough to make the finals. Looking over his right shoulder, he saw no one tailing him and briefly let up on his pace. Immediately, another runner charged past him on the left and beat him to the finish line. Coghlan was eliminated because he took his eyes off the finish line. (Dave Zerhring, Leadership, Winter 1989)
What faith goals have you set for yourself? Don't let distractions take your eyes off the finish line. Stay focused on Jesus. In the race of faith, finishing well is what really matters.
POWER POINT: We have a few moments in life of hard, glo...[more details]
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2 Chronicles 30-33
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Jesus said, "Have faith in God. You can say to this mountain, 'Go, and fall into the sea.' And if you have no doubts in your mind and believe that what you say will happen, God will do it for you." Mark 11:22-23 NCV
A small church was required by the local zoning commission to double its parking space. The only available space on the property included part of a mountain. The church had no money to move the dirt, so the pastor called for a church prayer meeting. The next day, a construction company called and said, "We are building a mall in the next town, and desperately need fill dirt. Would you be willing to sell us the dirt from the mountain located on your property? We'll pay for the dirt that we take away and pave the exposed area if you agree."
Are you facing a mountain to move? Have faith in God. Prayer can accomplish miracles if you pray in faith. Ask the Lord to move the mountain and He might throw in the blacktop to boot!
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2 Chronicles 34-36
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Why do you discourage the Israelites from going over into the land the Lord has given them? Numbers 32:7 NIV
In 1896, Samuel Langley achieved the first unmanned flight of a heavier-than-air machine, seven years before the first manned flight by the Wright brothers. The New York Times wrote, "We hope Professor Langley will not put his substantial scientific greatness to further peril by continuing to waste his time and money involved in further airship experiments. For students and investigators of the Langley type, there are more useful employments." As a result, Langley curtailed his experiments, and missed being the first man to fly. (Mark Link)
Has God opened a door of opportunity for you? Don't let others shut it in your face through discouragement. Get good counsel, forget about the critics, spread your wings in faith, and prepare to fly.
POWER POINT: How can I ever be content to creep after I have felt the impulse to fly? -Anonymous
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With Your help I can attack an army. With God's help I can jump over a wall. Psalm 18:29 NIV
An oil refinery caught on fire and threatened to engulf the neighboring town. As the flames crept closer to the houses, a lone fire truck suddenly sped toward the fire. With its brakes screeching, the engine hit the curb and stopped directly in front of the blaze. Heroically, the crew leapt out and fearlessly brought the blaze threatening the houses under control. Afterward, a reporter asked the fire captain about their courageous effort. "Courageous effort?" snorted the firefighter. "We never would have been there if the brakes on our engine worked properly."
Are you facing problems that are too big for you to handle? Don't be paralyzed by fear! God has promised to help you. Take the first step in faith. You can't win if you don't begin!
POWER POINT: The right angle to solving your problems may be the 'try' angle. -Unknown
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