Pastor David Guzik from Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara (California).

Pastor David Guzik from Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara (California).

Colossians 1:24-29

What is missing?

1) The psalmist's needs were designed to show his THIRST for God.

2) In certain circumstances we often are tempted to try OTHER MEANS to satisfy that thirst.

3) Our thirst CAN be satisfied by the Lord.

4) The SOLUTION is found in verse 5.

ACTION ITEMS:

* Ask a friend to join you in Memorizing Psalm 42:5

* Start each morning reminding yourself to hope in God and to spend time in His presence

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Psalm 42

James 4:1-3 New Living Translation

Numbers 16:3, 8-10, 27a

Numbers 26:11

Psalm 46:1-2

Psalm 85:13

Psalm 11:1 - trusting the Lord

Psalm 34:8

John 7:37-39

Is Guilt a Giant that needs Taming in your life? Guilt, like Fear, can be a healthy piece of your emotions. However, it sometimes can be unhealthy if we let it overwhelm us. Don't let that "bad" guilt ruin your ability to ask God for forgiveness. He will hear you. Don't push God away. This message gives Hope and Encouragement!

SUPPORTING VERSES (from the NLT):

James 5:16

Romans 12:16

Romans 3:23

1 John 1:9

Psalm 32:1-5

This age will come to an end when Jesus Christ sets up His kingdom here on earth. We know not the time nor the place He will come. When He does will you be ready to join Him? Make sure you have surrendered your life to Jesus, and you have committed your life to serving Him.

Right now, pray for someone you know (a friend or family member who lives far away) who is not a believer that they will be influenced to believe and be born again by someone near them.

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Daniel 2:34-36

Daniel 2:44

Daniel 7:13-14

Are you thirsting for that which David thirsted? What will satisfy YOUR thirst? Are you drinking spiritual soda or the water that Jesus provides?

Josh Luecht is an Associate/Teaching Pastor at Calvary Chapel in Palm City, FL. He holds a M.A. in Biblical Leadership from Calvary Chapel University. He is also a foster parent, musician and reading enthusiast. He has been married to Mary since 2012.

A Dragnet is used to catch everything of a certain size or larger. The catch will later be sorted and some saved and some discarded. This story is used her to illustrate the Primary Message of the Bible.

The Bedrock Truths of the Bible are: 1) Repentance, 2) the Doctrine of Baptism, 3) the Laying on of Hands, 4) the Resurrection of the Dead, and 5) the Eternal Judgment.

SUPPORTING Cross references:

John 5:28-29

Acts 17:30-31, Acts 24:15-16

Matthew 25:31-34; 41; 46

Ecclesiastes 12:14 (NIV)

Matthew 12:36; Matthew 5:27-28

Romans 2:16; Romans 3:23, 28

Galatians 2:16

Revelation 20:11-15

John 5:24

John 1:12-13

Heaven and earth will pass away, but not the love of God.

ACTION ITEMS

1) Commit to begin each day this week ascribing to God His strength and Glory

2) Ask God daily for peace from the storm and strength to do as He asks

SUPPORTING VERSES

Acts 16:25-31

1Samuel 4:10-22

Ephesians 3:16

Isaiah 26:3

By looking at several characters in the Bible, we can find guidance for fighting fear as they did.

1) Do you define yourself by negative events or experiences?

2) Do you have lifestyle choices that reinforce your fear?

3) Do you gravitate towards people who reinforce your fears? (News, social media, other fearful people)

To combat this you must shift your focus. As believers we have the surest place to shift our focus! Jesus!