Main Point: God is always faithful, but he is rarely predictable.

1. God's power is put on full display in moment's of drastic difficulties.

2. Our fear is put on full display in moment's of deep desperation.

3. His victory is put on full display in moment's of divine deliverance. 

Supplemental Text:

John 5:24

1 Corinthians 15:56-57

1 John 5:1-4

1. Following God requires trusting his timing and provision.

2. Following God requires offering the "first born" of our resources and possessions.

3. Following God requires yielding to his understanding and providence.

4. Following God requires believing in his truths and promises.

5. Following God requires fixating on his leading and presence. 

Supplemental Text:

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Hebrews 10:23

Mark 8:34

Galatians 5:16-25

1. The Passover required the blood to be perfect.

2. The Passover required the blood to be sacrificial.

3. The Passover required the blood to be applied.

Application:

1. In this life as exiles, live dependent lives.

2. In this life as exiles, live holy lives.

3. In this life as exiles, live expectant lives.

Supplemental Text:

1 Peter 1:13-19

Matthew 25:1-13

Hebrews 10:4

Matthew 26:17-29

1. God is the only true God, and he wants to be known powerfully.

2. God is the only true God, and he wants to be known personally.

Application:

Have you experienced the person of Christ personally?

Supplemental Text:

Exodus 6:7

Exodus 7:5

Deut. 4:34-35

Isaiah 42:8

Psalm 67:1-2

Acts 1:8

Matthew 24:14

Philippians 2:9-11

John 17:3

Matthew 7:21-23

1. God does not promise an easy life, but he does promise deliverance.

2. God does not promise immediate results, but he does promise completion.

3. God does not promise answers to all your questions, but he does promise his control.

4. God does not promise to give you everything, but he does promise to give you everything good.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 8:18-25

John 16:33

James 1:2-4

Philippians 1:6

Isaiah 55:8-9

Psalm 34:8-10

Matthew 7:7-11

1. God's calling is not based on our perfection, but his providence.

2. God's calling is not based on our commitment, but his covenant.

3. God's calling is not based on our skills, but his strength.

4. God's calling is not based on our wants, but his worship.

Supplemental Text:

1 Corinthians 1:27-29

2 Corinthians 12:9

Galatians 2:20

Philippians 1:19-21

1. The Need for Deliverance

    Truth #1: God delivers in unlikely situations.

2. The Means of Deliverance

    Truth #2: God delivers in unbelievable ways.

Application: The deliverance of God is not limited by your present circumstances.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 9:9-24

James 1:2-4

3 Main Themes in Exodus:

1. God's covenantal promises.

2. God's covenantal people.

3. God's covenantal presence.

Application:

1. God will always keep his promises to his people.

2. God will always be the protector of his people.

3. God will always be present among his people.

Supplemental Text:

Genesis 1:26-28

Genesis 6:5-9

Genesis 9:1

Genesis 12:1-3

Genesis 13:14-17

Genesis 15:13-14

Genesis 50:24-26

2 Corinthians 1:20

Titus 1:1-2

Proverbs 18:10

Hebrews 9:27-28

Matthew 28:19-20

1 Corinthians 3:16

Pastoral Prayer #5: That we might remember the joy of our salvation.

Pastoral Prayer #6: That we might have an awareness of the presence of Jesus.

Pastoral Prayer #7: That we might comprehend the vastness of His love.

Pastoral Prayer #8: That we might believe God to do the unimaginable.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 5:10-11

John 15:11

Galatians 2:20

Romans 8:10

Colossians 1:27

Romans 5:8

Ephesians 2:4-5

Philippians 4:13

2 Corinthians 12:9

Pastoral Prayer #1: That we might know his will and do his will.

Pastoral Prayer #2: That we might live an empowered life.

Pastoral Prayer #3: That we might be thankful for the privilege of being used by Him.

Pastoral Prayer #4: That we might be filled with joy that we are his.

Supplemental Text:

1 Timothy 2:3-4

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

1 Peter 2:15-16

1 Peter 4:12-19

2 Timothy 3:12

Philippians 1:29

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Philippians 4:6

Colossians 4:2

Colossians 3:17

Luke 10:17-20