1. God is in control; therefore, I rejoice

2. God humbles and exalts; therefore, do not be arrogant or discouraged

Pursuing Holy Spirit enabled, Jesus centered humility:

3. God gave us the Gospel through Jesus the King; therefore, we worship

1. God gives to us struggles so that:

• He might draw our hearts

2. God gives to us gifts so that:

• We might share His gifts

1. What’s one thing you can do to increase your enjoyment of God?

2. What’s the single biggest time-waster (distraction) in your life, and how can you redeem the time?

3. What’s the most helpful way you could strengthen your church?

4. What’s one thing you could do to improve your prayer life?

5. For whose salvation will you pray fervently and frequently?

1. Your value has nothing to do with your net worth

Two dangers:

2. Put your hope in Christ

3. The Gospel is our most valuable possession

To persevere, the man of God has to:

1. Flee worldliness

2. Pursue righteousness

3. Will fight for the faith

4. Take hold of eternal life

Motivators:

1. God’s presence

2. Christ’s coming

3. God’s sovereignty

Some questions to consider:

- Is proper theology and sound doctrine important and practical

Belief in alternate doctrines produces:

1. A conceited mind

2. Parasitic treatment of others

3. A love of money

The antidote is found in sound doctrine, embracing Godliness, and contentment.

1. It’s better to appoint no one than to appoint the wrong one

2. True character is revealed in time

3. Selective obedience is not obedience

4. Disrespectful Christians dishonor the Gospel

5. Good works open the door for the good news of the Gospel and people are saved

1. How should we treat leaders that do well?

- Honor the leader

- Follow the leader

2. How should we treat leaders that have fallen?

- 2 errors that churches make: intentional ignorance & overreaction

- We rebuke persistent and unrepentant sin

3. Follow the Leader, the Good Shepard Jesus Christ

You can unfriend someone, but you can’t unfamily someone.

We are family:

- We spend time together

- We don’t give up on each other

- We take care of one another

- The real widows

- You are never too old to honor your parents

- The widows with family

- The young widows

1. Live a life that people look up to

2. Devote yourself to God’s Word

3. Following Jesus takes time

4. The salvation of many is on the line