Luke 23:35-43
1. The Religious Rulers find their sufficiency in the pride of their past.
2. The Soldiers rest in the sufficiency of their strength.
3. The First Criminal leans on bitterness.
4. He sees himself honestly.
5. He sees Jesus honestly.
6. He sees the reward honestly.
7. He relies on the grace of Jesus now. 
8. "Come to me, and I will give you rest."

Luke 23:32-38
1. Jesus is always in control
2. Jesus can forgive anything
3. Jesus can help you forgive anyone

Romans 8: 31-39
1. God is FOR you, not against you
2. Security of salvation leads us to peace
3. Who tries to accuse the elect? 
     A. The World
     B. The Church
     C. Ourselves
4. Security of salvation should lead us to action

Romans 8:28-30
1. God doesn't waste anything 

Keyword 1. FOREKNEW
Keyword 2. PREDESTINED

2. It's OK to live in the tension

Keyword 3. CALLED
Keyword 4. JUSTIFIED
Keyword 5. GLORIFIED

3. God leaves nothing undone

Romans 8:18-27
1. We remember heaven is coming
2. We wait for the Lord with patience
3. We receive help through the Spirit

Romans 8:12-17
1. We have an active role to play in our sanctification.
2. Why don't we kill our flesh?
      A. We Compare
      B. We Blame
      C. We Hide
3. The Father wants to help His children.
4. Our adoption is secure.

James 1:16-18

1.  Don't overlook your blessings
2.  Don't take credit for your blessings

"Be thankful, but be careful that you don't become so enamored of God's good gifts that you fail to worship the giver." AW Tozer

1.  Give thanks for his consistency
2.  Give thanks for his generosity

Nehemiah 10:28-29

1. God’s people are called to commit

Nehemiah 10:30-31

1. God’s people are called to stand out

1 Peter 2:9-12

Nehemiah 10:32-33

Nehemiah 10:39

1. God’s people are called to be generous

Generosity is a choice, not a feeling

1. The Word demands our attention

1. The Word demands our response

1. The Word can be understood by all

1. The Word should bring conviction

1. The Word brings freedom

Nehemiah 6:1-3

1. Difference makers don’t drift from their mission

Be careful on what voices you listen to

Galatians 5:7-8

2 Timothy 4:3-4

1 Corinthians 15:33

Nehemiah 6:4-9

1. Difference makers have thick skin

External accusations

Internal accusations

Romans 8:33-39

Nehemiah 6:10-14

1. Difference makers have discernment

Romans 12:2

Nehemiah 6:15