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)