Sermons About People
Jesus, Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Dinner with Jesus - Week 4 September 28, 2008 Jesus, Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Psalm 73 The Core of Suffering Suffering usually comes into our lives in 2 ways. 1. Natural Calamity 2. Human Choice The core cause of suffering in our world is sin. The big question: "So why doesn't God do something about it?" Confession Of A Worship Leader Psalm 73: 1-3,13-14,16 - written by Asaph Four Things We Know About God and Suffering 1. God is Just. Psalm 73:17-20; Rev. 7:16-17 2. God is Patient. 2 Pet. 3:9; Matt. 24; 2 Cor. 6; Heb. 3:15 The mercy of God holds back the justice of God. 3. God is In Control (Sovereign). Rom. 8:28 4. God Cares. Psalm 73:23-28; Isaiah 41:10 Suffering is never wasted on the righteous.
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We are Commissioned
We are commissioned to love, release leaders, contribute to Jesus' kingdom and exist for the world
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Identity... Connected to People
This week we continued in our Vision series as we talked about the value of being connected to people.
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Taking Risks for the City
God's plan for the city invites us to risk for the city. Jesus left comfort and security to save us. He works in us so we will take risks to bring the blessings of the gospel to people in the city.
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God's Love for His People
As Paul challenges husbands about loving their wives, he bases that challenge in the incomparable love that God has for His people, a love seen most clearly in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the church. It is this picture that challenges not only husbands, but all of us with the question, "Do I love what God loves? Do I love the church?"
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Responding Properly to People
How to properly handle communication and personality conflicts with others in a Godly fashion.
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The Children of Israel
The Children of Israel: The Problem (Romans 8:18-21), The Promise (Romans 4:7-13), The People (2 Timothy 2:20-21), The Path (John 16:33), The Provision (John 6:47-58), The Presence (Matthew 28:20b), The Priests (Romans 8:31-34), The Places (Hebrews 10:19-25), The Purpose (Philippians 2:12-16a), and The Peace (Romans 5:1-2).
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