Sermon Tone Analysis

Setting Sail

analogy

the ship called the new testament church (dogwood crown)

she sails under the flag of “liberty of the redeemed”

Her sails are the souls of the saints

her wind is the breath of God (Spirit)

her rudder is the truth of the Word of God

her great expectation is in- “him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen.” ,

  to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen.

her confidence in in ?

Her instruction is found in Proverbs 3:5-8

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

Easier said than done

We have anchors in the water (review explanation)

Some of our anchors are out-in-out lies- we need to deal with them

The first I believe is foundational, as a matter of fact, the church can’t exist with power and purpose if it doesn’t have this one- and that is “trust” we cannot proceed as a church if we lack trust- there is no such thing as limited trust- we either do or we don’t

several examples of trust established in the Bible

the journey of Gideon’s trust

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my perception may not be God’s Truth Luke 24:1-11

Sometimes God deals harshly with our lack of trust

Next week we can look at some tools we can use to overcome the lies that hold us captive.