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 |
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“Life is like a puzzle. There may be difficulties finding the right pieces but in the end your puzzle will be complete.” Alma Sales
John 9:1–3; 2 Corinthians 12:7
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
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
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
Day One Luke 1:1 to 4:13
Day Two Luke 4:14 to 9:50
Day Three Luke 9:51 to 13:21
Day Four Luke 13:22 to 19:27
Day Five Luke 19:28 to 24:53
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Date
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Passage
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Week
1—Feb 24
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1-54 The Entire Gospel of Luke
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Week
2—March 3
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Pages
55-115 The book of Acts, 1 & 2 Thessalonians
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Week
3-- March 10
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117-177 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Romans 1:1-9:9
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4-- March 17
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178-238
Romans 9:10-16:27; Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon, Philippians, 1&2
Timothy, Titus
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5—March 24
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239-290 The whole gospel of Matthew
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6—March 31
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291-350 Hebrews, James, Mark
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7-- April 7
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351-408 1&2 Peter, Jude, John
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8—April 14
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409-453 1-3 John, Revelation
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HE OWNS IT ALL
Psalm 89:11 (NKJV) The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all its fullness, You have founded them.
Text: Psalm 24
Introduction: 1 Timothy 6:7; Psalm 50:10; Psalm 24:1–2; Haggai 2:8;1 Corinthians 6:19
Illustration: by Lloyd Stilley:
1. The Principle of Stewardship
1 Corinthians 4:2, 7; Psalm 89:11; Deuteronomy 8:17–18
“If we belong to Christ, it’s logical that everything we have truly belongs to Him.”-- A church bulletin
2. The Principle of Responsibility
Luke 12:48;1 Chronicles 29:5–9; 11–16 ; Deuteronomy 8:17–18; James 1:17;Exodus 25:2; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Exodus 36:4–7
“A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.”--Confucius (551-479);Philosopher
“Wealth shines in giving rather than in hoarding: for the miser is hateful, whereas the generous man is applauded.” Boethius (480-524?), Roman statesman, philosopher and Christian martyr.
A checkbook is a theological document; it will tell you who and what you worship. Billy Graham
“Your use of money shows what you think of God .”-- A church bulletin
3. The Principle of Accountability
Matthew 12:36; Romans 14:12; Matthew 25:14–30
"Accountability breeds response-ability." Stephen R. Covey
