Standing on the Shoulders

Testimonies

God’s power

Providence

Faith

Faith Journey

Here today

for a faith journey

History of Auburn Church

Rent $7 per month

Trying to sell

Failing

no conference support

no mother church

pastor visiting irregularly

12-15 committed people

mostly low/fixed income

Buy

Down payment

$50,000 in 6 months

no earnest money!!!

Miracle after miracle

Pastor

small stipend

drive across Atlanta!

Somehow

got money for down payment

Unexpected Grant (not SDA)

Friends (non-members)

refinanced business

sold and donated proceeds

When organized as church

burned their loan!

Two large remodels

One large addition

Two churches planted!!!

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We serve a

God of Miracles

Biblical Testimonies

Joshua and Jericho

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Gideon’s 300

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Hezekiah’s 185,000

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Jehoshaphat

Massive Army

Cried out to God

2 Chronicles 20:12 ESV

O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

Trust in God

not self.

They prayed

they fasted

Spirit of God

Prophet Jahaziel

2 Chronicles 20:15 ESV

And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.

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God will fight!!!

2 Chronicles 20:17 ESV

You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.”

Today

Call you to faith

God will fight for us!

Next day,

organized for battle

Choir First!

Prophets and Kings Section 2—Prophets of the Northern Kingdom

It was a singular way of going to battle against the enemy’s army—praising the Lord with singing, and exalting the God of Israel. This was their battle song. They possessed the beauty of holiness. If more praising of God were engaged in now, hope and courage and faith would steadily increase. And would not this strengthen the hands of the valiant soldiers who today are standing in defense of truth?

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Nehemiah’s Building Project

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New Testament Sacrifices

Barnabas

Acts 4:33–34 ESV

And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold

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GOD ONLY NEEDS A FEW CONSECRATED PEOPLE OF FAITH

Today

come to

consecrate ourselves

for the Lord’s work.

Matthew 17:20 (ESV)

… Truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”

In this world

our times is short...

But a Vapor

Psalm 39:4–5 HCSB

“Lord, reveal to me the end of my life and the number of my days. Let me know how short-lived I am. You, indeed, have made my days short in length, and my life span as nothing in Your sight. Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor. Selah

Life is short.

Vanity of life

Psalm 39:6 HCSB

“Certainly, man walks about like a mere shadow. Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain, gathering possessions without knowing who will get them.

Life with a purpose

Update On Building Project

Total Cost

2 Phases

Funding Sources

Dependable Sources

Member Giving

Loan

Grant

Sale of Church?

Other Options

Public Grants

Fund Raising Projects

Pledge

Matthew 6:33 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.