“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.” Hebrews 11:7

I. Proof of the flood
a. 270 flood stories
b. Archeology and Geology
c. The Bible
d. Canopy Theory

II. The flood reveals the wickedness of the human heart

III. Noah represents the hope of the Gospel.

a. Grace – unmerited favor.
b. Perseverance under pressure.
c. A type of Christ.

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8

Hebrews 11:31, “By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.”

• Wrong people
• Wrong place
• Wrong profession

1. Stand strong even when there will be consequences for your actions.

2. Stand strong even when the culture says it is wrong.


3. Stand strong by taking courageous actions.

“Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” (NASB) James 4:10

“Come now, let us settle the matter," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18

“Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Peter 3:15

“Demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God.” II Cor.10:5

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37

Truth is discovered, not invented. Truth is transcultural. Truth is unchanging. All truths are absolute. Contrary truths are impossible.

THE COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENT

1. Everything that had a beginning had a cause.
2. The universe had a beginning; therefore, the universe had a cause.

THE TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT

1. Every design had a designer.
2. The universe has highly complex design.
3. The universe had a Designer.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” Psalm 19:1-4

“We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

“For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” 2 Chronicles 20:12

“Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29

Jesus is greater than our fears

We do the absurd because Jesus is greater

Jesus is Lord of all or nothing at all.

I. Continued sin is a sign, 26-31

II. Confirm your salvation through service, 32-34

III. Confident steadfastness secures salvation, 35-39

“I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.”
Acts 26:20

Are we effectively connecting people to a mission?
How many people are actively serving/ using their gifts within the group?
How many people are actively serving/ using their gifts beyond the group?
How often does your group serve others as a group?
How many “missionary members” has your group sent out to serve as leaders for other groups, ministries, etc?

Are we effectively connecting people to God?
Are new people being won to Christ through the ministry of our LIFE Group? (Directly/ indirectly)
How much group time is spent praying for people far from God?
How often do we do something outside of group time to intentionally pursue people for Christ?

Are we effectively connecting people to one another?
Are we seeing new people joining our group? Do guests “stick”?
Are the people in our group growing in relationships? Moving into deeper community? Spending time together beyond group time?
Are they “one anothering” one another?

I. Are you All In?
• Matt. 14;22-33

II. Why should we get out of the boat?
• Being in the presence of Jesus is where miracles happen


III. Move in Faith and step out
• Become a participator and not a spectator



IV. Don’t be moved by the wind and the waves of opposition
• Jesus will help overcome every opposition



V. Jesus is all in for you will you be all in for Him?
• Surrender all of yourself to Jesus