West Lynchburg

1. Becoming mature requires exercising one's spiritual senses. (5:11-14)

2. Becoming mature requires an awareness of the potential hindrances to growth. (6:1-6)

3. Becoming mature requires ongoing work to receive the word. (6:7-8)

4. Becoming mature will be evidenced by hope. (6:9-12)

1) Trust in the goodness of God (v1-15)

2) Look beyond the present (v16-22)

3) Let God be your portion (v23-28)

We only have hope...

1. When we humbly confess.

2. When we persistently pray.

3. When we passionately pursue.

4. When we rightly repent.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

1. The Word of God testifies of the Word made flesh

2. The Word of God reveals the reality of sin

3. The Word of God transforms our mind

4. The Word of God provides endurance to finish the race

5. The Word of God equips us for every good work

What Kind of Father is God?

1. God is a Caring Father

2. God is a Consistent Father

3. God is a Close Father

4. God is a Capable Father

6 Ways to Understand God’s Will:

1) Predetermined Will, 2) Preceptive Will, 3) Permissive Will, 4) Persuasive Will, 5) Preferential Will, 6) Perceived Will

Beliefs about God’s Will:

1) God’s will is not a feeling, 2) God’s will is not a formula, 3) God’s will is a faithful fellowship

Barriers to following God’s Will:

1) Don’t be fatalistic about God’s will, 2) Don’t be fearful about God’s will, 3) Don’t be frustrated about God’s will

God's will for you is to...

1) Be Saved

2) Be Spirit-filled

3) Be Sanctified

4) Be Submissive

5) Be willing to Suffer

6) Be Satisfied

1) Recognize how you got here

- Remember - Refresh - Reassure

2) Recognize how you will move forward

- Accountability of mentors - members - ministers

The conduct of true forgiveness involves:

1) Receiving the offender (v8-14)

2) Restoring the relationship (v15-16)

3) Redeeming the offense (v17-18)

1) Faith in God (v4-5)

2) Love for People (v5)

3) Desire for Fellowship (v6)

4) Practice of Knowledge (v6)

5) Living for God’s Glory (v6)

6) Joy of Refreshing (v7)