No Ifs, Ands or Buts

Numbers13:26-33

Focus: Don't let your "but" get in in the way of God's best for you.

 I. "Buts" that get in God's way...

A. FEAR, INSECURITY and SIN all get in God's way.

B. I am not too to experience God's best for me.

II. Get your "but" out of God's way...

A. Your HEART needs to be READY

B. Your TRUST needs to GROW

C. Your ACTIONS need to START

The Good Shepard and His Sheep

Focus: God's desire is that we hear his voice and follow Him, allowing Him to users to minister to one another.

I. The Good Shepard from the sheep's perspective. Psalm 23

He PROVIDES

He GUIDES

He PROTECTS

He will NEVER EVER leave you

 

II. The Sheep from God's Perspective

We were LOST

We BELONG to Him

His sheep HEAR His VOICE and FOLLOW Him

He LOVES us and CARES for us

 

III. The Great Shepard's Desire

 

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Jacob's Flocks Increase

Genesis 30

Focus: In spite of their flaws, God blesses people who are committed to him.

I. Jacob's FAMILY grew in spite of SPITE. Mandrakes, maid servants, manipulation, messes

I. Jacob's FLOCKS grew in spite of SPITE.


III. The blessed life is available to those who ALIGN THEMSELVES with God's PROMISES.

 

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Tricked

Genesis 29

Focus: "The Lord disciplines those He loves." Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:12

I. A SUNNY Day (Gen 29:1-12)

II. A SUNNY Seven Years (Gen 29:13-21)

III. A DARK Night (Gen 29:22-27)

IV. A BITTER Seven Years (Gen 29:27-35)

 

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Stairway to Heaven

Genesis 28

Focus: God is with you and will watch over wherever you go.

I. God offers FAVOR to the FUGITIVE
   A. God offers His PRESENCE
   B. God offers His PROTECTION
   C. God offers His PROMISES

II. RESPOND to God's OFFER
   A. With AWE
   B. With a MEMORABLE COMMITMENT