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What is the difference between trusting God and testing God? What did Jesus and the Old Testament teach us about testing God? Should we seek out unnecessary danger and thus show our trust in Him, or would that be testing God? What should we do when the rules of God seem to be in conflict?

It can be one thing to believe that God can do something, it’s another to believe that He will. At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb,…

6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Pleasing God takes believing His word. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting…

We are reminded that God graciously gives us faith. We are encouraged to pray for faith and be useful tools of the Spirit.

True Faith - Trusting God enough to Obey God for as long as it takes. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. In order to experience the victory of Canaan, faith has to be intitiated.…

Big Idea: Trust God more than yourself! Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord , and turn away from evil. 8 It will…

In his autobiography, William Allen White related the story of a boyhood playmate, Temple Friend, who was kidnapped by the Indians when he was quite young. Ironically, Temple’s grandfather was a missionary to the Indians. The Lord’s servant persisted in believing his grandson was alive. He continued…

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 So you will find favor and…

This Week’s Theme: Misguided Trust This Week’s Word is Trust: It is reliance on and confidence in God because He is absolutely trustworthy. Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct…

Introduction Illustration: Hand-to-hand combat. Living the life of a believer in Christ—trusting in God and following His ways—both a joy and a challenge. The challenge of temptation. Text 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done…

At the close of Acts 7 , Stephen is killed by the Sanhedrin and we are introduced to a man named Saul, who agreed with putting Stephen to death and held on to everyone’s coats while they threw stones at them. Then he began persecuting the church in Jerusalem, imprisoning as many as he could. This causes…

Where is God when life falls apart? That is a question we all wrestle with… amen? Where is God when everything seems to be going wrong? Where is He when we cannot seem to “hear” Him? How many times have we heard someone say: “How can a ‘loving god’ allow innocent people to get hurt? A god who allows…

Countdown Video: Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 8, Session 2 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A. Summary and Goal The Israelites prepared for their conquest of the promised land, and first up was the fortified…

Ever hear the song, “Mary, did you know?” Always liked it because I’m a story person Have you ever stopped to think about what Mary thought after the Angel visited her? 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, 27 to a virgin named Mary.…

The Kingdm of God here and now brings peace and confidence as we await the ultimate there adn then at the consummation of the age.

Devotion 7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord , And whose hope is the Lord . Let’s Pray Announcements This Week’s Theme: Walking in Confidence This Week’s Word is Trust : It is reliance on and confidence in God because He is absolutely trustworthy. 7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord…

Physical and spiritual Jesus met the physical needs as a means to get to meet the real need, the spiritual needs. Turned water into wine to save embarrassment ( Jn2:1-11 ) Shared his identity with unlikely woman in unlikely place leading to belief of people of Sychar ( Jn4:1-29 ) Healed a nobleman’s…

Genesis 16:1-16 People make bad choices; but when we trust God’s promises we find the path to freedom. Scene 1/ People make poor choices! Is a common phrase; a phrase which is used a lot in educational settings. I have heard it used in schools, in courts and in government departments. Jeremy Clarkson…

Words are powerful. We know this to be true. Think of the words spoken to you already this day. Which were most powerful? Metaphors are powerful words. Our ability to use words to express emotion and elicit emotion is powerful. Life clouds our ability to interact Scripture. Though we like to state Scripture…

Countdown Video: Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside…

…Gracious and loving God, as we come into this time of reflecting on your words for us today, we ask that you would guide our hearts, minds, and spirits to focus solely on you. May we be able to hear words of love and encouragement in these troubled days, Amen. This morning’s story from the Gospel of…

This world is full of worry…or anxiety… of concern… isn’t it? We don’t have to look far… Just turn on the TV and we see it: Death… destruction… oppression… aggression… violence… inflation… health concerns… Anger, Fear, and Division are running rampant! Is it any wonder that so many people today are being…

5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a…

Learn what it means to truly trust in God.