October 6, 2024: “Faith to Face a God Given Challenge”

Call To Worship:

“The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Philippians 4:10-13

Worship In Song:

“Your Are My All In All”

“Worthy Of It All”

Message: “Faith to Face a God Given Challenge”

Hebrews 11:32

The Coward

Judges 6:11-17

God’s Promises to a Cowardly Spirit

“The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!”

“God in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you?”

“Surely I will be with you, and you shall defeat the Midianites as one man.”

“Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.”

The Challenger

Judges 6:25-32

The Conqueror

Gideon had to Conquer his Fear.

Judges 6:36-37, 39-40

Gideon had to Conquer his Enemies.

God’s Weapons

Clay Pitchers = Human Flesh

Torches = Illumination of God’s Word

Trumpets = Voices of Witness

Faith versus Doubt

Doubt sees obstacles, Faith sees the way!

Doubt sees the darkest night, Faith see the day!

Doubt dreads to take a step, Faith soars on high!

Doubt questions, “Who believes?”, Faith answers, “I!”

Response in Song:

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)