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Title: But Without Faith it is Impossible
Good Morning welcome to Oasis today. Welcome to those journing us via our live stream and welcome to our Moura congregation.
Ps John & Ps Anita are in Brisbane, they performed Tanya Shaw’s funeral service on Saturday.
I bring greetings from Ps John & Ps Anita who are currently in Brisbane and were involved with Tanya Shaw’s funeral service yesterday.
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Over this month we have been working on the theme: Faith in Action. Ps John has been sharing with us from the life of Joshue.
At this time we need to combine our faith and trust in God with wisdom and comonsence, we need to protect our families the best we can. Hygene is an important part to keep any sickness at bay.
We do not need to panic or be in fear. We need to pray and trust in God, pray that our hearts will come into alinement with Gods plan and purpose.’
15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
- As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
At this time we need to combine our faith and trust in God with wisdom and comonsence, we need to protect our families the best we can. Hygene is an important part to keep any sickness at bay.
We do not need to panic or be in fear. We need to pray and trust in God, pray that our hearts will come into alinement with Gods plan and purpose.’
LETS PRAY
Father we pray and thank you for all You have done, We honour and exault You. Today we lift up those that are being affected by the Coronavirus and speak Your peace upon their lives. We pray for all of our brothers and sisters preaching to gospel around the world, Baptist, Lutheren, Methodist, Penticostals the Cathlics any other churches preaching the gospel of Christ we pray for them and Your blessing on their lives. AMEN
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
By faith we can obtain a good testimony
By faith we are saved through grace
11 Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.
By faith we can overcome
It is important for us to keep our faith at the forefront of what we do, stay focused on God, and at this time with all of the uncertanty around, we can have confidance that God is still God and He is still on the throne.
Faith is activated by:
1) Recalibrating your thinking.
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
I will admit being worn down from all the negative news.
I will admit being worn down from all the negative news.
I will admit being worn down from all the negative news.
My perspective is that this is very serious, but we’ll all get through it and be stronger for it. But candidly, the 24/7 bombardment of “doom and gloom” started to wear us down.
The fears are real, but we need to recalibrate our thinking by focusing on the facts, and it helps immensely.
Fact – God is still in control.
Remedy – add your faith and some positive truth to the gloom and focus on what you can do.
Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
Remedy – add your faith and some positive truth to the gloom and focus on what you can do.
When we think things are falling apart, God’s plan is actually falling together. Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
Some people feed your fears, and some people feed your faith. Get around people who feed your faith. Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
We must remember some families are heartbroken from their loss, and that is tragic, but we must all focus on hope for the future.
Romans 12:2
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
1) Recalibrating your thinking.
I will admit being worn down from all the negative news.
My perspective from the beginning has been that this is very serious, but we’ll all get through it and be stronger for it. But candidly, the 24/7 bombardment of “doom and gloom” started to wear me down.
The fears are real, but I needed to recalibrate my thinking by focusing on the facts, and it helped immensely.
Fact one: God is still in control.
When we think things are falling apart, God’s plan is actually falling together.
Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
Remedy – add your faith and some positive truth to the gloom and focus on what you can do.
Some people feed your fears, and some people feed your faith. Get around people who feed your faith.
Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
We must remember some families are heartbroken from their loss, and that is tragic, but we must all focus on hope for the future.
2) Eliminate the non-essentials and focus on the good news of the Gospel.
Good news counters bad news.
The Gospel is the best news we can ever have. It doesn’t solve the immediate issue, that’s true, but it reminds us of what is truly important and ultimately what our focus should be on.
Do all that you can to help resolve the situation, but never lose sight of the big picture. The Gospel is central to how we think and live. And Jesus never panicked, even in His most difficult hour.
Let go of the non-essentials for a season in order to do your best to bring faith and hope right now.
3) Raise the practice of prayer to one of prominence.
Prayer may be so obvious that it doesn’t need to be on the list. But my observation and experience are that under intense pressure when there is much that must be done “now,” it’s easy to allow prayer to slip to second place.
In all crises, including the Coronavirus, prayer is our greatest tool to shut it down and heal the sick.
This is my daily prayer, and I believe that the more who pray this prayer or one like it, the faster this illness will be contained and shut down.
This point does not suggest that you are not praying enough, but that we can all pray a little more, especially in times of great need.
4) Look for ways to serve and help others.
Fear is always reduced when you help others rather than think primarily about yourself.
When you get stuck in your own head, your world shrinks, and your leadership becomes smaller.
It’s similar to a person who becomes critically ill. All their effort and energy rightfully and understandably moves to getting better. They don’t have the ability to do anything other than focus on themselves.
When you find ways to invest in and help others, you become a bigger and stronger leader. Your confidence rises, and you become more effective.
It may be nothing more complicated than an encouraging word or sincere prayer, but that may be more life-giving than any of your most sophisticated strategies.
5) Trust God with the things you can’t control.
I’ve heard it said that there’s nothing that we can actually control. Perhaps that’s true. But leadership is influence, and there is much we can influence for good.
We can change things; that’s a significant part of what leaders do.
However, there is a point where influence comes to an end, and God must take over completely.
When we reach the end of what we can do, we can either feel helpless or become dependent. Dependence on God is the better choice.
Faith is activated by:
2) Eliminate the non-essentials and focus on the good news of the Gospel.
Good news counters bad news.
Online Bible Study: DEVELOP AND USE YOUR FAITH
The Gospel is the best news we can ever have. It doesn’t solve the immediate issue, that’s true, but it reminds us of what is truly important and ultimately what our focus should be on.
Do all that you can to help resolve the situation, but never lose sight of the big picture. The Gospel is central to how we think and live. And Jesus never panicked, even in His most difficult hour.
Let go of the non-essentials for a season in order to do your best to bring faith and hope right now.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
Faith is activated by:
3) Raise the practice of prayer to one of prominence.
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
PH
Prayer may be so obvious that it doesn’t need to be on the list. But my observation and experience are that under intense pressure when there is much that must be done “now,” it’s easy to allow prayer to slip to second place.
In all crises, including the Coronavirus, prayer is our greatest tool to shut it down and heal the sick.
This is my daily prayer, and I believe that the more who pray this prayer or one like it, the faster this illness will be contained and shut down.
This point does not suggest that you are not praying enough, but that we can all pray a little more, especially in times of great need.
Faith is activated by:
4) Look for ways to serve and help others.
Fear is always reduced when you help others rather than think primarily about yourself.
When you get stuck in your own head, your world shrinks, and your leadership becomes smaller.
It’s similar to a person who becomes critically ill. All their effort and energy rightfully and understandably moves to getting better. They don’t have the ability to do anything other than focus on themselves.
When you find ways to invest in and help others, you become a bigger and stronger leader. Your confidence rises, and you become more effective.
It may be nothing more complicated than an encouraging word or sincere prayer, but that may be more life-giving than any of your most sophisticated strategies.
Faith is activated by:
4) Trust God with the things you can’t control.
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
I’ve heard it said that there’s nothing that we can actually control. Perhaps that’s true. But leadership is influence, and there is much we can influence for good.
37 For with God nothing will be impossible.”
Luke
We can change things; that’s a significant part of what leaders do.
However, there is a point where influence comes to an end, and God must take over completely.
10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
However, there is a point where influence comes to an end, and God must take over completely.
When we reach the end of what we can do, we can either feel helpless or become dependent. Dependence on God is the better choice.
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
3 By faith we understand that the [c]worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Jesus is inviting us to get out of the boat, Peter got out of the boat and walked on water to Jesus.
37 For with God nothing will be impossible.”
Nothing is impossible for God
10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
As the worship team come and we close out our service this morning, I would like to remind you that we the church will continue to grow and be strong. During this time Let your faith and trust in God grow.
Close in Prayer
1) Recalibrating your thinking.
I will admit being worn down from all the negative news.
My perspective from the beginning has been that this is very serious, but we’ll all get through it and be stronger for it. But candidly, the 24/7 bombardment of “doom and gloom” started to wear me down.
The fears are real, but I needed to recalibrate my thinking by focusing on the facts, and it helped immensely.
Fact one: God is still in control.
When we think things are falling apart, God’s plan is actually falling together.
Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
Remedy – add your faith and some positive truth to the gloom and focus on what you can do.
Some people feed your fears, and some people feed your faith. Get around people who feed your faith.
Pastor Kevin Myers (March 15, 2020)
We must remember some families are heartbroken from their loss, and that is tragic, but we must all focus on hope for the future.
2) Eliminate the non-essentials and focus on the good news of the Gospel.
Good news counters bad news.
The Gospel is the best news we can ever have. It doesn’t solve the immediate issue, that’s true, but it reminds us of what is truly important and ultimately what our focus should be on.
Do all that you can to help resolve the situation, but never lose sight of the big picture. The Gospel is central to how we think and live. And Jesus never panicked, even in His most difficult hour.
Let go of the non-essentials for a season in order to do your best to bring faith and hope right now.
3) Raise the practice of prayer to one of prominence.
Prayer may be so obvious that it doesn’t need to be on the list. But my observation and experience are that under intense pressure when there is much that must be done “now,” it’s easy to allow prayer to slip to second place.
In all crises, including the Coronavirus, prayer is our greatest tool to shut it down and heal the sick.
This is my daily prayer, and I believe that the more who pray this prayer or one like it, the faster this illness will be contained and shut down.
This point does not suggest that you are not praying enough, but that we can all pray a little more, especially in times of great need.
4) Look for ways to serve and help others.
Fear is always reduced when you help others rather than think primarily about yourself.
When you get stuck in your own head, your world shrinks, and your leadership becomes smaller.
It’s similar to a person who becomes critically ill. All their effort and energy rightfully and understandably moves to getting better. They don’t have the ability to do anything other than focus on themselves.
When you find ways to invest in and help others, you become a bigger and stronger leader. Your confidence rises, and you become more effective.
It may be nothing more complicated than an encouraging word or sincere prayer, but that may be more life-giving than any of your most sophisticated strategies.
5) Trust God with the things you can’t control.
I’ve heard it said that there’s nothing that we can actually control. Perhaps that’s true. But leadership is influence, and there is much we can influence for good.
We can change things; that’s a significant part of what leaders do.
However, there is a point where influence comes to an end, and God must take over completely.
When we reach the end of what we can do, we can either feel helpless or become dependent. Dependence on God is the better choice.