SUMMARY

Dark Counsel are words without Knowledge, without Biblical foundation.

We ask "why?", God answers "Who!".

The real question is: Is our will or God's will more important?

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Proverbs 12:15

Proverbs 15:22

Mark 4:23-24

“If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear...”

Proverbs 25:2

Shakespeare wrote

"But man, proud man

Dressed in a little brief authority

Most ignorant of what he is most assured." ― William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure

John 3:12-13

Romans 11:33

Matt 5:23-24

SUMMARY:

- God never intended man to live independently from Him

- God never intended man to serve independently of Him

God wants to partner with us, to enable us. Jesus will equip us and send the Holy Spirit to help us.

ACTION ITEMS:

* Are you ready to face eternity?

* Who have you told about Jesus lately?

SUPPORTING VERSES:

John 16:1-11

2 Corinthians 5:19

Romans 8:26

Acts 1:8

Micah 3:8

Judges 3:10; Judges 6:34; Judges 14:6

Luke 1:35; Luke 11:13

* Look Back or Forward too far, we miss what God has planned for us

* You can't hide sin from God

* We have to give God permission to change us!

ACTION ITEMS:

* What ministry opportunities are right in front of you and how can you get involved in them

* Take some time to consider your identity in Christ

* https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-god-thinks-about-you

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Philippians 3:13-14; Philippians 3:7-8

James 1:27

Luke 14:12-14

Proverbs 29:11

John 1:14; John 1:16-17

Romans 1:20-23

Jonah 1:4-5; Jonah 1:13-14

Psalm 139:23-24

Point 1 - Jesus creates a culture of love

Point 2 - Hatred will arise

Point 3 - We are not alone

ACTION ITEM: LOVE one another, as Jesus has loved YOU! Find someone this week to whom you can spread that love. But do so honestly and with humility.

SUPPORTING VERSES:

1 - Matthew 22:36-39; Philippians 2:3-4; 1John 3:16-17; Acts 4:32; Matt 5:44

2 - John 13:35; Acts 10:38-39; John 3:19

God knows what's going on at all times, and desires to meet our weakness with His strength!

The New Testament church:

1) WAITED on the Lord;

2) PRAYED the promise of God;

3) WALKED in Light of the Promise!

ACTION ITEMS:

*What have you learned from this message

*What specific area do you need to receive

-The comfort of God

-The power of God

*How have you been leaning on your own understanding lately?

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Psalms 46:1-2, Psalms 139:7-12

Joshua 1:5, Joshua 1:9

Luke 12:6-7; Psalms 139:2

John 14:16; Acts 1:8

Deuteronomy 32:4; 1 John 1:9

Mark 6:5; Mark 6:6; Mark 6:3;

James 3:15-17; Prov 3:5-7; Colossians 2:3

He is the TRUE VINE. God wants to come alongside us. He wants to support and fertilize our faith. "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25 (NKJV)

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Romans 10:8-9

Luke 13:6-9

The heart of God wants to comfort us, but we will be accountable for our sin. Our heart calls for Justice.

ACTION ITEMS:

* Choose 1 person to encourage.

* Pray for them everyday this week and look for a way to practically encourage or build them up

* Choose a Bible verse to memorize and meditate upon

*Make a covenant with your tongue to only say kind words for a week

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Deuteronomy 11:26-28 ; Deuteronomy 30:19

1 Peter 4:8 ; Hebrews 12:12 ; 2Cor 1:3-4

Psalms 119:50 ; Psalms 119:52 ; Proverbs 11:4 ; Proverbs 23:5

1 Timothy 6:17-19 ; Romans 5:8 ; 1 John 2:1 ; James 3:9-10

Proverbs 12:18 ; Proverbs 16:24 ; Proverbs 13:2

Ephesians 4:29 ; Hebrews 9:27 ; Acts 17:30-31 ; 1Cor 4:1-5

Point 1: Greater Things - Be His Witness!

Point 2: Holy Spirit - Be Empowered!

Point 3: His Promises - Be Assured!

ACTION ITEMS:

* Believe in Jesus

* Love Jesus

* Keep Jesus' Commandments

Full Service including Worship with the leadership of the Williams' family.

ACTION ITEMS:

* What difficulties is God currently using to sanctify you?

* How have you been resisting?

* What positive changes have you seen?

ACTION ITEMS:

* What difficulties is God currently using to sanctify you?

* How have you been resisting?

* What positive changes have you seen?

SUPPORTING VERSES:

John 12:24

1 Peter 4:12-13

1 Peter 4:16

Philippians 1:12

1Tim 2:3 “God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved...”

1 Thessalonians 4:3

1Timothy 2:5-6

John 1:12

Romans 10:9

1Timothy 2:7

Jude 3-4