Mark 2

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A Few Good Men

Introduction

A Few Good Men is a 1992 American legal drama film directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore, with Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, Cuba Gooding Jr., Wolfgang Bodison, James Marshall, J. T. Walsh, and Kiefer Sutherland in supporting roles.

Introduction

The film revolves around the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case to defend their clients.

It was adapted for the screen by Aaron Sorkin from his play of the same name and includes contributions by William Goldman. The film revolves around the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case to defend their clients.

The purpose of today’s message is to recruit and reach to the men — God wants to use you in His service!

#1 When men get together they get things done. (1-3)

Door of disappointment

There’s always another door!

When one door of opportunity closes, God has another door of opportunity!

You need to recognize your REAL friends.

You need to recognize your REAL friends.

#2 Men who are determined get things done. (4-5)

#2 Men who are determined get things done. (4)

What do you do you do when you face a closed door?

Determined people don’t take no for an answer when you God has already said yes!

Are you willing to get your hands dirty?

“a true shepherd smells like the sheep!”

(5) These were men with ACTIVE FAITH

faith expresses itself through works..

Jesus bypasses what he wants to give him what he needs. (5b)

#3 Men who TRUST Jesus know there are things only God can do. (6-12a)

#3 Men who meet Jesus get things done. (5, 10-11)

door of opposition

We would do well to know our limitations.

(6-7) door of opposition

(6-7) door of opposition

(6-7) door of opposition

(8-10) - First Blessing of Jesus (eternal) (permanent)

(11) - Second Blessing of Jesus (earthly) (temporary)

(12a) - His OBEDIENCE in verse 11 brought about his complete blessing in verse 12!

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Conclusion - (12b) - God should be PRAISED!