Sermons About Circumstances
Transcendence Part 1
Learn how to transcend the circumstances that often demand our attention and distract us from our real goals and visions.
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It's not supposed to be easy
Jesus told the way to eternal life is narrow, rocky and hard to find. Why do we expect life to be easy when Jesus clearly shows us it will not. Life as a disciple was never meant to be easy, in fact a life lived to Christ is sure to be the opposite... difficult, yet filled with hope, joy, peace, and life. That is what we are after, it's not supposed to be easy
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The Progress of the Gospel
While the Apostle Paul sat in a Roman prison God used his predicament to Progress the Gospel. God uses circumstances to Progress the Gospel in our lives and in the lives of others. As pressure is used to impress an image upon a coin so God uses the pressure of circumstances to press the image, the character of Christ in our lives.
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Misperceptions
God's perspective on stress is totally different than our perspective. God is at work in stressful situations even when we don't see it. God goes ahead of us and we don't need to worry but trust in him and that helps eliminate stress.
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Simon and The Woman
Simon and The Woman Luke 7:36-50 Simon - Get - Was concerned with what was going on around him - Invited Jesus to come to him - Wanted to know what Jesus would do - Questioned the validity of Jesus The Woman - Give - Was concerned with what was going on in her heart - Went looking for Jesus - Wanted to know who Jesus was - Proved the valididty of Christ The focus of what God is doing in your life takes place in you, not around you. --Andy Stanley, in "Like A Rock"
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When I Learn The Secret!
The secret of contentment is not circumstantial, it is always available! The secret of contentment is not natural, it has to be learned! The secret of contentment is supernatural, it is being confident that you have all you need, for whatever you are facing, because of the strength Jesus has made available within you!
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Exchanging Lies for Truth
The problem with Israel is our own, it is the gap between what we believe in theory and what we believe in practice. I may agree that God is sovereign (theoretical belief), but slip into deep anxiety when I am afraid or out of control (functional disbelief). What it means to grow in grace is to see the gap narrowed between what I confess to be truth and what I functionally believe in the moment. If it’s true that behind every sin is a lie, we are able to find a road out of the rut of despair and the feeling that our emotions and actions are inevitable. Nehemiah is helping us to see the path of hope in hopelessness, joy in the midst of suffering, and courage to fight our shame and disbelief.
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Sacred Psalms: Psalm 46
Matt McKinney is our teacher today. He is married to Lindsay and will be celebrating their five year Anniversary in August. Together they have one daughter, Riley who will celebrate her first birthday July 22nd. Lindsay is originally from Texas whereas Matt is from North Carolina but moved to Texas soon after they met. They have been living in the Dallas area for over five years and joined The Ridge around three years ago. Matt serves as an elder here at The Ridge and a Biblical Counselor at Hope For The Heart in Dallas where he continues to work on his license as a Professional Counselor. Lindsay serves as a pediatric Nurse at Children's Medical Center in downtown Dallas. As we continue our Sacred Psalms Series today, Psalm 46 will challenge and encourage us with a new perspective on how we view God and ourselves in times of trouble, regardless of our fears or circumstances.
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I'll Be Happy When... my Life Circumstances Change
Have you ever told yourself - I'll be happy when such and such circumstances change? I think we all have. But should our happiness be dependent upon our circumstances? Is there a kind of happiness - a joy - that can be found in the midst of even life's most challenging times. The apostle Paul said there is. It's called gospel joy.
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When My Circumstances Work Out Right
I. In Bad Circumstances, See What God is Doing (v12-14) II. In Mixed Circumstances, Be Careful of Your Expectations (v15-18) III. In Future Circumstances, Remember Your Purpose (v19-26)
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