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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. The pattern of the Prodigal The story begins: A sensible, tragic decision Naomi: A faithful, bitter Israelite Ruth: A determined, God-fearing Moabite The LORD: The God of hidden sovereignty and welcoming kindness Returning to the kindness of the sovereign Lord
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Power corrupts…? The God of absolute power powerful word (v. 6-9) powerful plans (v. 10-11) powerful sight (v. 13-15) The God of unfailing love to the earth (v. 4-5) to his people (v. 12, 16-19) The people of this God joyful praise (v. 1-3) patient trust (v. 20-22)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. The search for guidance… The Guide: The God of covenant relationship who lovingly guides his people The Guided: He guides the humble The Guidance: Show my your ways Being guided by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. I just want to be happy! The gift of the Psalms Psalm 1-2: The gateway to the Psalms Blessed! The portrait of the blessed life (v. 1-2) Longing for blessedness: An image to stir our hearts (v. 3-4) Two ways to live: The final…
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Life in Christ: one long plod? “If God is for us…” (8:31) God is for us: the achievement of God in Christ (8:32-34) God is for us: the love of God in Christ (8:35-39) Life in Christ: Super-conquerers through him who loved us
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Romans 8:14 … those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God Where does the Spirit lead us? 1 The Spirit of God Leads us into Debt (Romans 8:12-13) 2 The Spirit of God Leads us into Sonship (Romans 8:14-16) a. A child of God…