How to Rekindle the Flame of Our Commitment

Series: Haggai: Overcoming a Moral Paralysis

How to Rekindle the Flame of Our Commitment

Memory Verse: Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) — 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Text: Haggai 1:1-15

Introduction: Haggai 1:1; Psalm 137:1–6

Series: Getting through what you are going through

EVEN IF

Memory Verse: Habakkuk 3:17–18 (NLT) — 17 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!

Text: Habakkuk 1:12-2:4; 3:1-2, 16-19.

RESILIENCE

Getting Through What You are Going Through

RESILIENCE

Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 2:3 (NKJV) 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:23-30

ASKING GOD WHY?

ASKING GOD WHY?

Memory Verse: Psalm 10:1 (NKJV) — 1 Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble?

Text: Habakkuk 1:1-11

When Life Seems Unfair

Series: Getting Through What You are Going Through

When Life Seems Unfair

Memory Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV) — 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Text: Genesis 32:23–30

When God is Delayed

Getting Through What You are Going Through

When God is Delayed

Memory Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)

TEXT: John 11:1-44

WHEN YOU ARE OVERWHELMED

Series: “Getting Through What You are Going Through”

WHEN YOU ARE OVERWHELMED

Memory Verse: “From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (Psalm 61:2, NKJV)

Text: PSALM 3

When God is Silent

Getting Through What You are Going Through

When God is Silent

Memory Verse: “To You I will cry, O Lord my Rock: Do not be silent to me, Lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.” (Psalm 28:1, NKJV)

Text: Psalm 77:1–20 

Fitting the Pieces Together

Getting Through What You are going Through

Fitting the Pieces Together

 

Memory Verse: Psalm 43:5 (NKJV) why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

 

 

INTRODUCTION:

“A puzzle is a game, problem, or toy that tests a person's ingenuity. In a puzzle, one is required to put pieces together, in a logical way, in order to arrive at the correct solution of the puzzle… Solutions of puzzles often require the recognition of patterns and the creation of a particular kind of order.”--Wikipedia  

“Life is a puzzle. Putting it together is a challenge.”—Unknown author

 

“Life is like a puzzle. There may be difficulties finding the right pieces but in the end your puzzle will be complete.” Alma Sales

 

 

1.

GOD’S PURPOSE:

John 9:1–3; 2 Corinthians 12:7

 

 

 

 

2.

OUR SINS:

James 1:14–15; Numbers 32:23; 14:18; Proverbs 11:21; Lamentations 5:7; Romans 6:1–2; Revelation 21:3–4

 

“God is not the only source of adversity. Oftentimes adversity comes as a result of our own doing… Adversity is in many cases the result of sin. In fact, sin always results in adversity of some kind.”—Dr. Charles Stanley  

 

 

“…Sometimes there is no explanation for adversity other than the fact that we are feeling the effects of someone’s sin.”—Charles Stanley

 

 

3.

THE ENEMY.

John 10:10; 8:44; Revelation 12:9–10; 1 John 3:8; Job 1:1,8, 9–12; 2:4–7; 1 Peter 5:8–9

 

 

 

Conclusion: Proverbs 24:10, 1 Peter 5:10

“… Adversity, regardless of the source, is God’s most effective tool for deepening your faith and commitment to Him.”—Dr. Charles Stanley 

 

 

“…Oftentimes, the explanations we are so desperately seeking will become clear as we respond properly to adversity.”—Charles Stanley 

 

 

 

Hymn by Charles Albert Tindley

How to Get Through What You are Going Through

Getting Through What You Are Going Through

How to Get Through What You are Going Through

Memory Verse: Psalm 9:9 (NIV) The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

INTRODUCTION: Eccl 9:12; Job 14:1; John 16:33;2 Cor 1:3–11

THE SAVING HANDS OF GOD-Sermon 4

Heaven is for Real

THE SAVING HANDS OF GOD-Sermon 4

MEMORY VERSE: Revelation 21:4 (NIV) ⁴ ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

TEXT: Revelation 21:1–5

OUR GLORIOUS HOPE-Sermon 3

Heaven is for Real

OUR GLORIOUS HOPE-Sermon 3

Memory Verse: 1 John 3:2 (NKJV) ² Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

INTRODUCTION: Psalm 123: 1-2; Psalm 146:3

Testimony about Our Daily Bread

Pastor John Ojewole: http://youtu.be/wcDjghMSPXw

HOW TO KEEP OUR EYES ON THE HEAVENLY THINGS-sermon 2

Heaven is For Real

HOW TO KEEP OUR EYES ON THE HEAVENLY THINGS

Memory Verse: Colossians 3:2 (NKJV) ² Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

TEXT: Colossians 3:1–4

How to Grasp the Reality of Heaven-Sermon 1

Heaven is for Real sermon series 

How to Grasp the Reality of Heaven

Memory Verse: Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

TEXT: John 14:1-3

The Cure for our Condition

The Cure for our Condition

Memory Verse: Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV) But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

Text: Colossians 1:9–17

The Reason for My Hope

Easter Series

The Reason for My Hope

  

Memory Verse: Job 19:25 (NKJV) ²⁵ For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth;

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:1–34

The Implications of the Easter Story

The Implications of the Easter Story

 Memory Verse: Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) ⁷ In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 1:21

Please Rejoice with us on our 27th Wedding Anniversary

Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. We thank the Lord for His grace, faithfulness and providence. To God be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. Thank you for rejoicing with us.
John & Alice Ojewole

Will God Find You Faithful?

EASTER SERIES

Will God Find You Faithful?

Memory Verse: (Mat 26:41 NIV)  "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

  

Read: Matthew 26:36-46