Jesus is our Deliverer. He is like Moses was for Israel with the Egyptians...if only we would look on Him!

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." - Psalm 18:2

"Show me, Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is." - Psalm 39:4

Busyness...

It consumes us.  Many of us have a stuffed schedule...and it can break us down. 

Do you feel cast away from God at time? Do you allow your fears to overwhelm you and your faith to falter? Trust in Him and come knowing that He will not let you down...not even a little.

"For the sake of His great name the Lord will not reject His people." - 1 Samuel 12:22

Sunday Sermon based in Genesis 20. 

Pastor Phillip takes a look at the regression of Abraham, back into the same sinful life that he came out of, repeating the same mistake and seeing the same result. 

How does it apply to us today? How can we learn from Abraham and his battle with chronic and carnal fear?

"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." - Galatians 1:10

If we can't say no we will run ourselves into the ground...because without discernment we may feel we are doing good. But who are we trying to please? Man or God?

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

God created us and in many ways our health matters. How we treat this temple we have been given is important, and He gave us signs to tell if what we are doing is good for it.

"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." - Philippians 3:12

We may need help in emotionally overcoming abuse from our past, but our true and full healing will not come on this side of heaven. 

"By perseverance the snail made it to the ark." - C. H. Spurgeon

"A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." - Proverbs 14:30

Do you have FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? It is a feeling of anxiety over missing something...but the reality is, why are we comparing our worst with others bests? 

"Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful." - Colossians 4:2

How often have you asked God for something in prayer and forgotten to say "Thank you"? Take the time to be thankful today!

"Moses built an altar and called it Jehovah Nissi (The Lord is my Banner)." - Exodus 17:15

Our God should be our banner. He should be held up and go before us as we navigate this battle. As long as Moses raised a hand in battle to the Lord the victory was on their side...are you raising your hands today? Are you like Aaron and Hur and offering encouragement and support in battle?